Effect of Environmentally Friendly Betalain Extraction Methods on Antioxidant Compounds of Tunisian Opuntia stricta Fruit
Nadia Smirani,
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Souhir Bouazizi,
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Emna Bettaieb
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et al.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 851 - 851
Published: March 1, 2025
This
study
focuses
on
the
extraction
of
betalain
compounds
from
Opuntia
stricta
as
a
natural
alternative
to
synthetic
colorants
and
sustainable
environmentally
friendly
technology
solutions.
Non-conventional
technologies
including
microwave
(MW)
ultrasound
(US)
were
used
alone
or
in
combination.
The
process
was
conducted
for
both
undried
(OS)
dried
(DOS)
plant
material
at
two
distinct
drying
temperatures,
40
°C
60
°C,
assess
stability
molecules.
colorant's
potential
evaluated
by
determining
content,
total
phenolic
antioxidant
activity.
MW
(2
min)
+
US
(10
processes
yielded
greatest
content
OS
fresh
weight
(FW),
with
48.54
±
0.29
mg/100
g
FW
51.01
0.16
FW,
respectively.
Furthermore,
results
showed
considerable
drop
when
reduction
rates
53.75%
24.82%,
respectively,
compared
before
process.
LC-DAD-ESI-MS
analysis
supported
this
result,
revealing
presence
17-decarboxy
betanin,
neobetanin,
Cyclo-dopa5-O-βglucoside
DOS
°C.
highlights
future
green
less
heat
degradation
offer
stable
colorant.
Language: Английский
Bioactive biopolymer films reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals and green-extracted polyphenols from date seeds for veal meat preservation
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 143275 - 143275
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Optimization of the Microwave-Assisted Extraction Conditions for Phenolic Compounds from Date Seeds
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(23), P. 3771 - 3771
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
Date
seeds,
often
discarded
during
industrial
processing,
are
an
underexploited
by-product
rich
in
polyphenols
with
significant
antioxidant
potential.
This
study
explores
the
extraction
of
from
date
seeds
using
microwave-assisted
(MAE)
organic
solvent.
The
process
was
optimized
response
surface
methodology
(RSM),
focusing
on
time,
ethanol
concentration,
and
temperature.
optimal
conditions
were
46%
(
Language: Английский
Comparative evaluation of ultrasound-assisted extraction with other green extraction methods for sustainable recycling and processing of date palm bioresources and by-products: A review of recent research
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
114, P. 107252 - 107252
Published: Feb. 15, 2025
Language: Английский
Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of propolis from different geographic regions in UAE and its applications in shelf-life extension of beef burger
Hassan Mohamed Al Marzooqi,
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Mohamed G. Shehata,
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Hanan S. Afifi
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et al.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: April 15, 2025
Based
on
their
geographical
origins,
the
functional
compound
profile
of
beehive
propolis
varies
significantly.
The
present
study
evaluates
phenolic
and
flavonoid,
antioxidant,
antimicrobial
activities
extracts
(PE)
sourced
from
four
different
areas
in
UAE.
Kuwaitat
Al-Wathba
were
further
used
as
an
additive
minced
beef
burger
to
demonstrate
natural
preservative
effects
enhance
shelf
life
keeping
quality
over
15
days
refrigerated
storage.
ethanol
using
DPPH
assays
with
IC
50
0.30
±
0.052
0.28
0.002
mg/mL,
respectively,
showed
highest
antioxidant
activities.
HPLC
analysis
confirmed
presence
polyphenolic
compounds
including
vanillic
acid,
p-coumaric
resveratrol,
quercetin.
Furthermore,
exhibited
good
activity
against
various
pathogenic
strains.
total
aerobic
counts
meat
products
incorporated
25
25.6%
lower
than
untreated
products,
extract
fortified
exhibiting
a
9
chilled
storage
which
was
67%
higher
samples.
These
formulations
also
significant
inhibition
rates
Escherichia
coli
Salmonella
senftenberg
after
storage,
respectively.
findings
suggest
that
UAE
regions
have
properties
can
be
safely
improve
shelf-life
safety
products.
Language: Английский