Review of methods for analysis of carotenoids

KT Amorim-Carrilho, A Cepeda, C Fente… - TrAC Trends in Analytical …, 2014 - Elsevier
This review covers current analytical techniques, instruments and methodologies used in the
analysis of carotenoids in foods and human samples. We also cover the importance of …

The composition and nutritional value of kiwifruit

L Drummond - Advances in food and nutrition research, 2013 - Elsevier
Understanding the nutrient composition of kiwifruit is central to discussions of the nutritional
value and potential health benefits of kiwifruit. Until recently, there were only limited …

A comprehensive metabolic map reveals major quality regulations in red‐flesh kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis)

P Shu, Z Zhang, Y Wu, Y Chen, K Li, H Deng… - New …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) is one of the popular fruits world‐wide, and its quality is mainly
determined by key metabolites (sugars, flavonoids, and vitamins). Previous works on …

Effect of cold plasma treatment on physico-chemical parameters and antioxidant activity of minimally processed kiwifruit

I Ramazzina, A Berardinelli, F Rizzi, S Tappi… - Postharvest Biology and …, 2015 - Elsevier
The efficacy of atmospheric plasma treatment on microbial decontamination of different
kinds of food products is already known. Recently, new applications of this innovative …

Antioxidant capacity and the relationship with polyphenol and vitamin C in Actinidia fruits

G Du, M Li, F Ma, D Liang - Food Chemistry, 2009 - Elsevier
Fruit of eight Actinidia genotypes were evaluated for antioxidant potential by several assays
(DPPH, ABTS, ORAC, FRAP, SASR and MCC) and tested for their polyphenol composition …

Variation in phenolic compounds, ascorbic acid and antioxidant activity of five coloured bell pepper (Capsicum annum) fruits at two different harvest times

M Ghasemnezhad, M Sherafati, GA Payvast - Journal of functional foods, 2011 - Elsevier
The interest in the consumption of pepper fruits (Capsicum annuum L.) is, to a large extent,
due to its content of bioactive compounds and their importance as dietary antioxidants. In the …

Effect of thermal treatment and storage on the stability of organic acids and the functional value of grapefruit juice

M Igual, E García-Martínez, MM Camacho… - Food Chemistry, 2010 - Elsevier
The effect of conventional and microwave pasteurisation on the main bioactive compounds
of grapefruit juice and their stability during 2months' refrigerated and frozen storage was …

Changes of quality of high hydrostatic pressure processed cloudy and clear strawberry juices during storage

X Cao, X Bi, W Huang, J Wu, X Hu, X Liao - Innovative Food Science & …, 2012 - Elsevier
Changes of quality of cloudy and clear strawberry juices processed by high hydrostatic
pressure (HHP) at 600MPa/4min during 6-month storage at 4 and 25° C were investigated …

The impact of freeze-drying conditions on the physico-chemical properties and bioactive compounds of a freeze-dried orange puree

MA Silva-Espinoza, C Ayed, T Foster, MM Camacho… - Foods, 2019 - mdpi.com
Fruits are essential for a healthy diet, as they contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular
diseases and some cancers, which is attributed to their high bioactive compound content …

Storage of fruits and vegetables in refrigerator increases their phenolic acids but decreases the total phenolics, anthocyanins and vitamin C with subsequent loss of …

JHY Galani, JS Patel, NJ Patel, JG Talati - Antioxidants, 2017 - mdpi.com
It is of paramount importance for consumers, scientists and industrialists to understand how
low-temperature storage of food items affects their bioactive compounds and properties. This …