Effect of Milk and Water Kefir Grains on the Nutritional Profile and Antioxidant Capacity of Fermented Almond Milk
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(3), P. 698 - 698
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Today,
the
global
trend
toward
plant-based
beverages
has
grown
for
sustainability,
health-related,
lifestyle,
and
dietary
reasons.
Among
them,
drinks
produced
from
almonds
have
been
recognized
as
a
concentrated
nutrient
source.
Commercial
almond
milk
was
fermented
under
same
processing
conditions
using
water
kefir
grains
to
determine
starter
culture
leading
beverage
with
better
nutritional
profile.
The
resulting
were
investigated
protein,
phenolic,
flavonoid
content,
fatty
acid
profile,
antioxidant
activity,
determined
by
DPPH,
ABTS,
FRAP
assays.
Comparing
results,
it
found
that
had
highest
protein.
lipid
profile
of
both
characterized
high
content
monounsaturated
acids
lower
saturated
concentration
compared
milk.
Despite
higher
phenolic
grains,
ABTS
DPPH
tests
showed
increased
activity
in
beverages,
but
no
significant
difference
between
while
test
pronounced
predominance
iron-reducing
ability
grains.
evidence
this
study
suggested
types
can
be
used
cultures
enhance
bioactive
properties
Language: Английский
Characterization of Exopolysaccharides Isolated from Donkey Milk and Its Biological Safety for Skincare Applications
Polysaccharides,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 493 - 503
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
Kefiran
is
a
heteropolysaccharide
that
considered
postbiotic
and
obtained
by
kefir
grains
fermented
in
cow’s
milk,
while
little
known
about
the
donkey
milk
(DM)
variety.
Postbiotics
are
recognised
as
having
important
human
health
benefits
very
similar
to
probiotics
but
without
negative
effects
associated
with
their
ingestion.
Donkey
monogastric
animal,
humans,
when
used
an
alternative
food
for
infants
who
suffer
from
cow
protein
allergies,
DM
could
therefore
display
more
biocompatibility.
In
this
study,
kefiran
was
extracted
ultrasound
cultured
fully
characterized
its
structural
physicochemical
properties
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FT-IR),
High-Performance
Liquid
Chromatography-
Refractive
Index
(HPLC-RI),
Scanning
electron
microscope
(SEM),
Differential
Calorimeters
(DSC)
rheological
analyses.
addition,
tests
were
conducted
on
keratinocytes
cell
lines
red
blood
cells
assess
nontoxicity
haemolysis
degree
of
polymer.
The
extraction
yield
6.5
±
0.15%.
FT-IR
analysis
confirmed
structure
polysaccharide
showing
stretching
C-O-C
C-O
bonds
ring,
which
formed
two
bands
at
1157
1071
cm−1,
respectively,
anomeric
band
896
cm−1
indicates
β
configuration
vibrational
modes
glucose
galactose.
Results
HPLC-RI
indicating
ratio
glucose/galactose
1:0.87.
Furthermore,
SEM
showed
porous
homogeneous
structure.
pseudoplastic
nature
polymer,
DSC
highlighted
excellent
thermal
resistance
(324
°C).
Finally,
revealed
have
biologically
acceptable
toxicity,
haemolytic
activity
less
than
2%
using
fresh
no
cytotoxicity
keratinocytes.
Therefore,
shows
biocompatibility,
establishing
it
promising
polymer
bioengineering
tissue
regenerative
applications.
Language: Английский
Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) Extracts in Cosmetics: A Review of Bioactive Properties for Skin and Hair Wellness
Cosmetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 181 - 181
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Jujube
(Ziziphus
jujuba
Mill.),
native
to
Southern
Asia,
stands
out
for
its
significant
nutritional
and
therapeutic
properties.
Its
adaptability
resilience
have
enabled
global
cultivation,
highlighting
the
necessity
comprehensive
scientific
research
fully
harness
potential.
Rich
in
bioactive
compounds
like
flavonoids,
polyphenols,
vitamin
C,
polysaccharides,
tannins,
saponins,
jujube
extracts
exhibit
notable
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial,
wound
healing
These
qualities
made
a
popular
ingredient
various
skin
hair
care
formulations.
The
versatility
of
extracts,
along
with
their
synergy
other
herbal
active
ingredients,
enables
development
targeted
personal
solutions.
solutions
address
range
concerns,
including
anti-aging,
UV
protection,
brightening,
moisturizing,
calming
effects,
as
well
promoting
health.
Despite
potential,
on
cosmetic
applications
Z.
is
still
early
stages,
only
one
clinical
trial
date
focusing
skin-brightening
effects.
This
review
aims
consolidate
current
emerging
conventional
medical
cosmetics,
potential
enhancing
wellness.
By
providing
overview,
it
seeks
pave
way
further
studies
innovations
utilizing
care.
Language: Английский