Over the past few years, the use of natural substances as protective or therapeutic agents
has gained much attention worldwide. Recent modern studies have shown a variety of …

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is the most well-known and commonly cultivated fruit from the
Chenopodiaceae family. Beetroot is a rich source of nutrients including vitamins (B complex …

8 MT of food wastes are annually generated in the EU, in part due to the lack of real-time
food freshness information provided by current food data labels. To address this issue …

The aim of this study was to develop plant-based burgers using gelled emulsions (GE, with
chia and hemp oil) as fat source and, beetroot juice (fresh and commercial) as colorant …

The present work was undertaken to evaluate the chemical composition (proximate,
minerals and dietary fibre), colour parameters, antioxidant activity and polyphenol profiles of …

Red beetroot (Beta vulgaris), as a naturally occurring root vegetable and a rich source of
phytochemicals and bioactive compounds, is known for its beneficial roles in the …

Beetroot is well known for its deep red–purple colouring pigments called betalains.
Betalains also found its application in the preparation of functional foods and drinks …

Agriculture and food industries generate substantial quantities of waste material with a huge
potential for bioactive ingredients to be recovered and converted into high-value chemicals …

Root vegetables are known all over the world, but they are being less and less consumed by
individuals. The main purpose of this article was to summarize the benefits, health effects …

The search for natural pigments has been driven by growing evidence indicating that
synthetic colorants can cause deleterious health effects. Betalains, in addition to …