Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 506 - 506
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
The
healthy
properties
of
pomegranate
fruit,
a
highly
consumed
food,
have
been
known
for
long
time.
However,
the
supply
chain
is
still
rather
inefficient,
with
non-edible
fraction,
whose
weight
roughly
half
total
and
endowed
plenty
valuable
bioactive
compounds,
either
disposed
or
underutilized.
A
novel
extract
obtained
from
byproducts
(called
PPE),
using
hydrodynamic
cavitation,
green,
efficient,
scalable
technique,
was
investigated
its
cardiovascular
effects
in
vivo.
PPE
showed
efficacy
an
acute
phenylephrine
(PE)-induced
hypertensive
rat
model,
similar
to
whole
fruit
(PFE)
same
extractive
along
good
intestinal
bioaccessibility
after
oral
administration.
Finally,
when
chronically
administered
6
weeks
spontaneously
rats,
shown
significantly
contain
increase
systolic
blood
pressure,
comparable
reference
drug
Captopril,
at
dose
remarkably
lower
than
reported
effective
ellagic
acid.
fraction
also
anti-inflammation
anti-fibrotic
effects.
findings
this
study,
extraction
could
contribute
enhancing
value
chain,
relieve
related
environmental
burden,
potentially
improve
public
health.
IEEE Access,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 27073 - 27087
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Pomegranates
are
nutrient-rich
fruits
renowned
for
their
vibrant
ruby-red
seeds
and
antioxidant
properties.
With
a
rich
history
rooted
in
various
cultures,
pomegranates
have
gained
widespread
popularity
distinct
flavor
potential
health
benefits.
Timely
detection
understanding
of
the
growth
stages
can
facilitate
optimized
resource
allocation,
targeted
interventions,
efficient
crop
management.
Additionally,
early
contributes
to
maximizing
yield,
ensuring
product
quality,
mitigating
risks
such
as
diseases
pest
infestations.
The
primary
goal
present
study
is
pomegranate
using
an
approach.
We
conducted
our
experiments
standard
image
data
stages,
comprising
5857
files
categorized
into
five
classes:
Bud,
Early-Fruit,
Flower,
Mid-growth,
Ripe.
propose
transfer
learning-based
CRnet
approach
capture
spatial
features
from
images
depicting
growth.
extracted
serve
inputs
random
forest
method,
resulting
creation
new
probabilistic
feature
set.
These
assist
proposed
model
performing
stages.
To
evaluate
performance,
we
implemented
state-of-the-art
classification
techniques,
including
Convolutional
Neural
Network
(CNN),
K-Neighbors
Classifier
(KNC),
Gaussian
Naive
Bayes
(GNB),
Logistic
Regression
(LR).
ensure
accuracy
applied
machine
learning
methods,
utilized
hyperparameter
optimization
k-fold-based
cross-validation
technique.
computational
complexity
determined.
Extensive
analysis
research
results
shows
that
by
features,
outperformed
methods
with
high
98%
predicting
Our
scheme
has
timely
assisting
farmers
yield
risks.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72(23), P. 12871 - 12895
Published: June 3, 2024
Polyphenols
are
natural
secondary
metabolites
found
in
plants
endowed
with
multiple
biological
activities
(antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial,
cardioprotective,
and
anticancer).
In
view
of
these
properties,
they
find
many
applications
used
as
active
ingredients
nutraceutical,
food,
pharmaceutical,
cosmetic
formulations.
accordance
green
chemistry
circular
economy
strategies,
can
also
be
recovered
from
agroindustrial
waste
reused
various
sectors,
promoting
sustainable
processes.
This
review
described
structural
characteristics,
methods
for
extraction,
polyphenolic
extracts
obtained
two
selected
plant
materials
the
Mediterranean
area
olive
(Olea
europaea
L.)
pomegranate
(Punica
granatum
based
on
recent
literature,
highlighting
future
research
perspectives.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 720 - 720
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Food
waste
and
food
by-products
have
gained
considerable
attention
in
recent
years.
Based
on
the
principles
of
circular
economy,
these
materials
can
be
used
for
preparation
novel
biodegradable
packaging
preservation.
Among
matrices
that
been
well
exploited,
poly-lactic
acid
(PLA)
comprises
a
key
material
to
fortified
with
by-products,
as
shown
by
numerous
studies
literature.
In
this
context,
aim
present
review
was
provide
an
overview
literature
most
trends
use
PLA
prepare
films
shelf-life
extension
foods
animal
or
plant
origin.
The
results
showed
origin
has
greatly
expanded
last
20
application
led
stability.
However,
there
is
still
gap
specific
origin,
such
peels,
seeds,
gels
(i.e.,
onion
grape
seed
extract,
pomace,
prickly
pear
cladode
gel)
whey,
collagen,
gelatin),
PLA-based
films.
review,
which
thematic
issue
ongoing
doctoral
study,
examines
challenges
regard
topic
not
extensively
studied.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 1560 - 1560
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
Hydrodynamic
cavitation
(HC),
as
an
effective,
efficient,
and
scalable
extraction
technique
for
natural
products,
could
enable
the
affordable
production
of
valuable
antioxidant
extracts
from
plant
resources.
For
first
time,
whole
pomegranate
(Punica
granatum
L.)
fruits,
rich
in
bioactive
phytochemicals
endowed
with
anti-cancer
properties,
were
extracted
water
using
HC.
Aqueous
fractions
sequentially
collected
during
process
(M1–M5)
lyophilized
(L),
filtered
(A),
or
used
such,
i.e.,
crude
(C),
analyzed
their
biochemical
profile
vitro
power.
The
M3
M4
L
C
series
showed
highest
antiradical
activity
phytochemical
content.
While
form
is
preferable
application
purposes,
sample
L-M3,
which
was
produced
faster
lower
energy
consumption
than
M4,
to
assess
potential
antiproliferative
effect
on
human
breast
cancer
line
(AU565-PAR)
peripheral
blood
mononuclear
(PBMC)
cells
healthy
donors.
In
a
pilot
study,
cell
growth,
death,
redox
state
assessed,
showing
that
L-M3
significantly
reduced
tumor
proliferation
intracellular
oxygen
reactive
species.
No
PBMCs
detected.
Thus,
phytocomplex
quickly
(15
min),
at
room
temperature
(30
°C),
efficiently
anticancer
without
harming
cells.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 26, 2025
Pomegranate
peel
is
a
by-product
generated
during
the
processing
of
pomegranate
(
Punica
granatum
L.)
fruit,
accounting
for
approximately
50%
total
mass
fruit.
Although
usually
regarded
as
waste,
it
rich
in
various
bioactive
metabolites
such
polyphenols,
tannins,
and
flavonoids,
demonstrating
significant
medicinal
nutritional
value.
In
recent
years,
extract
(PPE)
has
shown
broad
application
prospects
biomedical
field
due
to
its
multiple
effects,
including
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
antibacterial,
anti-apoptotic
properties,
promotion
cell
regeneration.
This
review
consolidates
major
PPE
explores
applications
materials,
nanodrug
carriers,
hydrogels,
tissue
engineering
scaffolds.
By
synthesizing
existing
literature,
we
delve
into
potential
value
biomedicine,
challenges
currently
encountered,
future
directions
research.
The
aim
this
provide
scientific
basis
optimizing
utilization
facilitate
broader
field.
