Functional food in relation to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Y Herdiana - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common esophageal disorder characterized
by troublesome symptoms associated with increased esophageal acid exposure. The …

Probiotic functions in fermented foods: anti-viral, immunomodulatory, and anti-cancer benefits

Y Pyo, KH Kwon, YJ Jung - Foods, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Fermented foods can provide many benefits to our health. These foods are created by the
action of microorganisms and help support our digestive health and immune system …

[HTML][HTML] Potential of banana based cellulose materials for advanced applications: A review on properties and technical challenges

V Kumar, P Chakraborty, P Janghu, M Umesh… - Carbohydrate Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biocompatibility, biodegradability, and toxicity issues of synthetic polymers have propelled
the search for environmentally friendly and non-toxic alternatives. In this context, biobased …

Potential health benefits of banana phenolic content during ripening by implementing analytical and in silico techniques

E Kritsi, T Tsiaka, G Sotiroudis, E Mouka, K Aouant… - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
Banana ranks as the fifth most cultivated agricultural crop globally, highlighting its crucial
socio-economic role. The banana's health-promoting benefits are correlated with its …

Comprehensive review on the nutritional and therapeutic value of banana by-products and their applications in food and non-food sectors

N Choudhury, C Nickhil, SC Deka - Food Bioscience, 2023 - Elsevier
Bananas, as a widely cultivated tropical fruit, generate significant waste during processing,
posing environmental challenges when left untreated. However, these by-products contain …

Banana and its by‐products: A comprehensive review on its nutritional composition and pharmacological benefits

P Kumari, SS Gaur, RK Tiwari - eFood, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Bananas are widely popular as a key member of the Musaceae family and also considered
a rich source of several nutrients, especially bioactive compounds. Besides, bananas are …

Effects of banana flower powder (Musa sp.) supplementation on growth performance, whole body composition, antioxidant and immune responses, gene expression …

M Phinyo, P Sangarun, E Wangkahart… - Animal Feed Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study evaluated the appropriate banana flower powder (BFP) supplementation level on
the growth, feed utilization, immune response and liver histology of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis …

[HTML][HTML] Potential Valorization of Banana Production Waste in Developing Countries: Bio-Engineering Aspects

R Waraczewski, BG Sołowiej - Fibers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Plant food production generates a lot of by-products (BPs). These BPs are majorly discarded
into the environment, polluting it, or into landfills where they just decompose, providing no …

[HTML][HTML] Application of Natural Antioxidants from Fruits Waste for Improving Egg Quality Characteristics

PA Vlaicu, AE Untea - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Fruit waste poses a significant global challenge, with the Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO) reporting that about 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted annually, contributing to …

[HTML][HTML] Insights into potential of banana leaf powder as a mud soil stabilizer

A Jarjusey, K Hayano, AA Kassa, S Raihan… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study proposes a novel method for managing surplus soil in urban construction projects
by investigating the use of banana leaf powder (BLP) as an eco-friendly and efficient mud …