Himalayan fruit and circular economy: nutraceutical potential, traditional uses, challenges and opportunities

Food Production Processing and Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: Aug. 2, 2024

Abstract The Himalayas, globally acknowledged as one of the four biodiversity hotspots, underscore their ecological significance, boasting abundant flora and fauna. Among these, a diverse array wild fruits such Aegle marmelos, Artocarpus lakoocha, Baccaurea spp., Carissa others provide essential nutrition for local populations. These fruits, rich in bioactive compounds, offer nutraceutical potential, contributing to health aspects like antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer properties. integration Himalayan into circular practices supports sustainable livelihoods. responsible harvesting, efficient processing, value addition these align with principles, striking balance between conservation progress. Technologies anaerobic digestion, waste-to-energy conversion, composting can harness waste generated during cultivation economy rural community development. Preserving, accessing, commercializing underutilized significantly enhance economic prosperity quality life inhabitants. However, integrating agriculture faces multifaceted challenges, spanning social, economic, environmental, agronomic, political dimensions. Addressing challenges is crucial development, aiming eradicate poverty, malnutrition, hidden hunger. Moreover, addressing not only vital development region but also mitigating carbon footprints tackling issues hunger, climate change. exploration concepts within context holds immense promise conservation. Graphical

Language: Английский

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Nutritional Composition and Antinutritional Factors of Five Wild Edible Fruits Grown in the Mekdela District, South of Wollo, Ethiopia

The Scientific World JOURNAL, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024, P. 1 - 9

Published: March 13, 2024

This study was carried out to determine the mineral content and nutritional properties of five wild fruits Rhus vulgaris, Rosa abyssinica, natalensis, Euclea racemosa, Ficus sur. The proximate composition parameters (moisture, ash, crude fiber, fat, protein) antinutritional factors were evaluated using methods Association Official Analytical Chemists elemental analysis atomic absorption spectroscopy technique. Among edible fruit species, vulgaris had highest carbohydrate (83.3 ± 0.28 g/100 g) a high total energy (344.5 2.21 kcal/100 g). racemosa found have maximum ash (12.8 0.37 g), protein (3.22 0.01 moisture (16.24 0.003 respectively. natalensis showed fiber (9.54 Mineral that local contained considerable amount minerals. calcium concentration ranged from 99.51 mg/100 g in 160.12 Potassium varied 54.34 234 vulgaris. Iron ranges 21.4 abyssinica 41 zinc 2.3 4.2 A saponin (2.12 low tannin (0.23 obtained abyssinica. phytate (1.52 oxalate (0.9 natalensis. In conclusion, present shows can be used as food supplementation safe area.

Language: Английский

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Hepatoprotective effects of Elaeagnus latifolia fruit extract against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in mice: Mechanistic insights

Journal of Functional Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 114, P. 106077 - 106077

Published: Feb. 20, 2024

Elaeagnus latifolia fruit extract (EE) has been reported to contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals. The present study aimed examine the anti-hepatotoxic effects of EE in acetaminophen (APAP)-injected mice. Pretreatment with for 7 days APAP mice showed significant reductions levels AST ALT necrotic area, accompanied by decreases liver oxidative stress, nitric oxide, infiltrating inflammatory cells, compared APAP-only group. markedly down-regulated expression CYP2E1, JNK, Bax, NOX subunit, NF-κB target genes, up-regulated Bcl-2 Nrf2 genes livers. Furthermore, effectively lowered serum hepatic lipids, SREBP-1c/2 genes. was found phenolic compounds, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins. Therefore, mechanistic insights into EE's may be associated preventing abnormal involved toxic metabolite generation, hepatotoxic signaling, apoptosis, inflammation, lipid synthesis.

Language: Английский

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Immunomodulatory lectin from Cordia myxa targets PI3K/AKT signalling mediated apoptosis to regress both in-vitro and in-vivo tumour

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 294, P. 139433 - 139433

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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Impact of Pulsed Electric Field Pretreatment on Extraction Efficiency and Quality Attributes of Sohiong Fruit Juice

Journal of Food Process Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 48(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of pulsed electric field (PEF) pretreatment on extraction and quality Sohiong juice. A full factorial optimal design was employed to determine best PEF conditions. Response surface methodology (RSM) used evaluate effects strength (2–10 kV/cm), treatment time (20–80 s), solid‐water ratios (1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2) juice yield (JY), ascorbic acid (AA), color difference (Δ E ), cloud stability (CS), total phenolic content (TPC), anthocyanin (TAC), radical scavenging activity (%DPPH). Comparative analysis performed between thermal‐treated samples, ANOVA applied assess statistical significance. Optimal conditions (10 kV/cm, 60 s, 1:1 solid–liquid ratio) showed a significant ( p < 0.05) enhancement 26, 77, 11, 20 12, 89% in JY, CS, TAC, TPC, DPPH inhibition, AA retention, respectively. However, thermally treated samples higher shear stress viscosity than PEF‐treated ones. The model demonstrates differences 0.05), indicating an excellent fit with R 2 Adj values denoting increased accuracy. FTIR depicts functional groups like O–H, C=C, C–O–C indicative anthocyanins. Further, absorption range 1680–1600 cm −1 also suggests presence pectin. SEM demonstrated microstructural changes, breakdown cell membrane pomace, enhancing porosity aiding improved valuable compounds. research highlights that technology can improve fresh fruit while maintaining its nutritional value compared thermal treatments.

Language: Английский

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Comprehensive origin authentication of wolfberry pulp (Lycium barbarum L.) using multimodal sensory analysis and chemometrics

Industrial Crops and Products, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 219, P. 119023 - 119023

Published: July 5, 2024

Language: Английский

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Exploring the nutritional potential and anti-nutritional components of wild edible fruits of the Eastern Himalayas

Journal of Food Measurement & Characterization, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(1), P. 150 - 167

Published: Sept. 29, 2023

Language: Английский

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Geographical specificity of metabolomic traits among Amomum villosum Lour. Fruits from different areas in China

LWT, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 191, P. 115619 - 115619

Published: Dec. 6, 2023

Amomum villosum Lour. is a common functional food that promote intestinal health. Yangchun City considered the best habitat for A. among all producing areas in China. However, no studies have shown difference between and other terms of metabolic profiles fruits. The current study analyzed fruit samples cultivated five representative areas, explored associations with environmental factors. A total 969 metabolites were identified using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), potential biomarker clusters re-composed 5 (indole-5-carboxylic acid, glutaric afzelechin, 3-hydroxyanthranilic adenosine 5-diphosphate) (AUCs = 0.813–1.0) to distinguish from different areas. OPLS-DA was performed identify region-specific each area. For geo-authentic area (Yangchun), prominent mainly related anti-inflammatory effects. Moreover, 11 factors significantly associated fruits (p < 0.05), latitude highest correlation factor (r2 0.351, p 0.004). This work provides practical strategy detecting adulterations villosum, offers scientific basis assessment suitability introduction high-quality villosum.

Language: Английский

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An ethnobotanical study of wild edible fruits in miombo woodlands of Tabora region in Western Tanzania

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Feb. 25, 2024

Abstract Background Wild edible fruits found in Tanzania's miombo woods are an indispensable source of food and medicine. Unfortunately, with the rapid expansion human activities urbanisation Tabora rural, Uyui Sikonge districts Western Tanzania, some wild disappearing due to loss plant diversity. The objectives this study wereL: document knowledge related fruits; quantify use cultural significance, determine their threats. Methods ethnobotanical was conducted from June 2022 February 2023 involving 244 local informants. used field visits, collection parts, semi-structured interviews locals for its data collection. Descriptive statistics correlation test were analyse fruits. Frequency citation ( f ) reports (UR) computed understand diversity significance (CI). Results documented 27 fruit species life form constituted deciduous shrubs or trees (64%), shrub (21%) evergreen (15%). About (56%) collected August after rainy season, (33%) harvested between December May during (11%) gathered September November before season. Household size sex respondents significantly correlated Higher utilisation frequency recorded Vitex mombassae Vatke = 0.84), Strychnos spinosa Lam. 0.82), payos (Lour.) Merr. 0.56), Phyllogeiton discolor (Klotzsch) Herzog. 0.45), Vangueria infausta Burchell Tamarindus indica L. 0.38), Parinari curatellifolia 0.25), Landolphia parvifolia K.Schum. 0.22) Microcos conocarpa Burret species. Additionally, (UR 56), 37), 14) Friesodielsia obovata (Benth.) Verdc. 11), have higher considered culturally important. cure diabetes, gastrointestinal, reproductive, respiratory infections ailments. Discussion conclusion Multiple uses as well been documented. , Grewia flavescens Juss Thespesia garckeana F.Hoffm. medicinal reported first time. Harvesting wood plants, charcoal activities, crop cultivation, grazing expansion, environmental change, had impact on plants. Over past three decades, has impacted by decline norms forests management. Given variety fruits, promoting markets native sensitising about importance innovation processing techniques necessary spur conservation efforts.

Language: Английский

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Nutritional Composition and Anti-Nutritional Properties of Wild Edible Fruits of Northeast India

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16, P. 101221 - 101221

Published: May 22, 2024

Forageable fruits are an untapped wealth of nutrients and minerals, huge numbers found in the vast wilderness northeast India, including hilly state Mizoram. However, their nutritional properties still need to be explored. Hence, present study was carried assess anti-nutritional aspects along with mineral contents seven selected wild edible fruits, viz. jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri), false mangosteen (Garcinia xanthocymus), mulberry (Morus nigra), thereju (Prunus jenkinsiii), raspberry (Rubus treutleri) ber (Zizyphus mauritiana) uncover immense values, which could solidify promising potential for alternate source nutrition increase economic importance. The research demonstrates that Garcinia xanthocymus contains significant amount total sugars, reducing vitamin E. Artocarpus heterophyllus exhibited higher levels non-reducing sugar, soluble solids, chlorophyll, carbohydrate starch. Citrus jambhiri is rich moisture, C, acidity, N, P. Prunus jenkinsii has high anthocyanin, carotenoid, K Mn. Rubus treutleri a crude fibre, Mg, Na, Co, Cu, Fe. Ziziphus mauritiana protein. Morus nigra fat, energy, Ca, Zn. These findings suggest all examined vitamins makes them vital combating malnutrition highlights use nutraceutical pharmaceutical sectors futuristic works. outcomes this will provide database about composition, health benefits, values these raise public consciousness conservation enrichment biodiversity.

Language: Английский

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