Utilization of fruit and vegetable waste to produce value-added products: Conventional utilization and emerging opportunities-A review

KS Ganesh, A Sridhar, S Vishali - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Fruit and vegetables are one of the most consumed commodities globally, accounting for
more than 42% of total food wastage. These vegetal foods can be consumed raw …

Reactive oxygen species and antioxidants in postharvest vegetables and fruits

K Meitha, Y Pramesti… - International journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Reducing oxidative species to non‐or less‐reactive matter is the principal function of an
antioxidant. Plant‐based food is the main external source of antioxidants that helps protect …

Immunomodulatory effects of dietary polyphenols

H Shakoor, J Feehan, V Apostolopoulos, C Platat… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Functional and nutraceutical foods provide an alternative way to improve immune function to
aid in the management of various diseases. Traditionally, many medicinal products have …

Minor tropical fruits as a potential source of bioactive and functional foods

T Sarkar, M Salauddin, A Roy, N Sharma… - Critical Reviews in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Tropical fruits are defined as fruits that are grown in hot and humid regions within the Tropic
of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, covering most of the tropical and subtropical areas of …

Bioactive (poly) phenols, volatile compounds from vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants

T Pinto, A Aires, F Cosme, E Bacelar, MC Morais… - Foods, 2021 - mdpi.com
Polyphenols, as well as volatile compounds responsible for aromatic features, play a critical
role in the quality of vegetables and medicinal, and aromatic plants (MAPs). The research …

By-products revalorization with non-thermal treatments to enhance phytochemical compounds of fruit and vegetables derived products: A review

M Cano-Lamadrid, F Artes-Hernandez - Foods, 2021 - mdpi.com
The aim of this review is to provide comprehensive information about non-thermal
technologies applied in fruit and vegetables (F&V) by-products to enhance their …

Pomegranate peel phytochemistry, pharmacological properties, methods of extraction, and its application: a comprehensive review

J Singh, HP Kaur, A Verma, AS Chahal, K Jajoria… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Pomegranate peel, derived from the processing of Punica granatum L.(pomegranate), has
traditionally been considered agricultural waste. However, recent studies have revealed its …

Polyphenol-modified starches and their applications in the food industry: recent updates and future directions

TV Ngo, S Kusumawardani, K Kunyanee… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Health problems associated with excess calories, such as diabetes and obesity, have
become serious public issues worldwide. Innovative methods are needed to reduce food …

Therapeutic potential and nutritional significance of Ganoderma lucidum–a comprehensive review from 2010 to 2022

MS Swallah, P Bondzie-Quaye, Y Wu… - Food & function, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
With a long history in traditional Asian medicine, Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) is a
mushroom species suggested to improve health and extend life. Its medicinal reputation has …

Anthocyanins: Biosynthesis, distribution, ecological role, and use of biostimulants to increase their content in plant foods—A review

G Mannino, C Gentile, A Ertani, G Serio, CM Bertea - Agriculture, 2021 - mdpi.com
In the past century, plant biostimulants have been increasingly used in agriculture as
innovative and sustainable practice. Plant biostimulants have been mainly investigated as …