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Sánchez-Capa M, Corell González M, Mestanza-Ramón C. Edible Fruits from the Ecuadorian Amazon: Ethnobotany, Physicochemical Characteristics, and Bioactive Components. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3635. [PMID: 37896098 PMCID: PMC10610027 DOI: 10.3390/plants12203635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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In the Ecuadorian Amazon region, there are various types of edible fruits that have distinct qualities and benefits. Understanding the uses, properties, and functions of these fruits is important for researching products that are only available in local markets. This review aims to gather and summarize the existing scientific literature on the ethnobotany, physicochemical composition, and bioactive compounds of these native fruits to highlight the potential of the region's underutilized biodiversity. A systematic review was carried out following the PRISMA methodology, utilizing databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, Pubmed, Redalyc, and SciELO up to August 2023. The research identified 55 edible fruits from the Ecuadorian Amazon and reported their ethnobotanical information. The most common uses were fresh fruit consumption, preparation of typical food, and medicine. Additionally, nine native edible fruits were described for their physicochemical characteristics and bioactive components: Aphandra natalia (Balslev and Henderson) Barfod; Eugenia stipitate McVaugh; Gustavia macarenensis Philipson; Mauritia flexuosa L.f; Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh; Oenocarpus bataua Mart; Plukenetia volubilis L.; Pouteria caimito (Ruiz and Pav.) Radlk.; and Solanum quitoense Lam. The analyzed Amazonian fruits contained bioactive compounds such as total polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, and anthocyanins. This information highlights their potential as functional foods and the need for further research on underutilized crops.
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- Maritza Sánchez-Capa
- Departamento de Agronomía, Universidad de Sevilla, ETSIA Crta. de Utrera Km 1, 41013 Seville, Spain;
- Research Group YASUNI-SDC, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Sede Orellana, El Coca 220001, Ecuador
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- Departamento de Agronomía, Universidad de Sevilla, ETSIA Crta. de Utrera Km 1, 41013 Seville, Spain;
- CSIC Associate Unit, “Uso Sostenible del Suelo & Agua en Agricultura”, Universidad de Sevilla IRNAS, 41013 Seville, Spain
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- Research Group YASUNI-SDC, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Sede Orellana, El Coca 220001, Ecuador
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ZHANG W, LIN M, FENG X, YAO Z, WANG T, XU C. Effect of lemon essential oil-enriched coating on the postharvest storage quality of citrus fruits. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.125421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- Zhejiang Institute of Citrus Research, China
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- Zhejiang Institute of Citrus Research, China
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- Zhejiang Institute of Citrus Research, China
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- Zhejiang Institute of Citrus Research, China
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- Zhejiang Institute of Citrus Research, China
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Rosan Fortunato Seixas F, Kempfer Bassoli B, Borghi Virgolin L, Chancare Garcia L, Soares Janzantti N. Physicochemical Properties and Effects of Fruit Pulps from the Amazon Biome on Physiological Parameters in Rats. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13051484. [PMID: 33924791 PMCID: PMC8146226 DOI: 10.3390/nu13051484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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This study aimed to analyze the physicochemical characteristics and the effects of Amazonian pulp fruits consumption, such as araçá-boi (Eugenia stipitata), abiu grande (Pouteria caimito), araticum (Annona crassiflora), biri-biri (Averrhoa bilimbi L.), and yellow mangosteen (Garcinia xanthochymus), on hematologic, metabolic, renal, and hepatic function parameters in Wistar rats (n = 10 rats/group). The pulp of abiu had the highest levels of soluble solids, sugars, and pH. Biri-biri pulp had the highest levels of ascorbic acid and total titratable acidity, and a low pH. The araticum pulp had higher (p ≤ 0.05) ash content, total phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activity than the pulp of other analyzed fruits. No significant increase in hematocrit, nor reduction of blood glucose, plasma cholesterol, and serum levels of glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (TGP), creatinine, and urea was observed in experimental groups relative to the control group of rats after the consumption of fruits pulp. The intake of abiu and araticum pulps promoted a significant reduction (p ≤ 0.05) in total leukocytes of the experimental groups as compared to the control group and only the intake of araticum significantly increased (p ≤ 0.05) triglyceride blood levels in rats (99.50 mg/dL). The regular consumption of biri-biri pulp for 30 days significantly (p ≤ 0.05) increased serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (TGO) levels in rats (116.83 U/L) compared to the control group (98.00 U/L). More researches are needed to generate knowledge about these promising Amazonian fruits, supporting the native fruit production, in addition to promoting health in the population and sustainability in the Amazon region.
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- Fernanda Rosan Fortunato Seixas
- Department of Health Science, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Highway Dourados/Itahum, Km 12—Unit II, 79804-970 Dourados, Brazil;
- Department of Engineering and Food Technology, São Paulo State University, R. Cristóvão Colombo, 2265—Jardim Nazareth, 15054-000 São José do Rio Preto, Brazil; (L.B.V.); (N.S.J.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +55-(69)-981351440
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- Medical School, Federal University of Roraima, Avenida Capitão Ene Garcês, n° 2413—Aeroporto, 69310-000 Boa Vista, Brazil;
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- Department of Engineering and Food Technology, São Paulo State University, R. Cristóvão Colombo, 2265—Jardim Nazareth, 15054-000 São José do Rio Preto, Brazil; (L.B.V.); (N.S.J.)
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- Department of Health Science, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Highway Dourados/Itahum, Km 12—Unit II, 79804-970 Dourados, Brazil;
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- Department of Engineering and Food Technology, São Paulo State University, R. Cristóvão Colombo, 2265—Jardim Nazareth, 15054-000 São José do Rio Preto, Brazil; (L.B.V.); (N.S.J.)
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Lage NN, Carvalho MMDF, Guerra JFC, Lopes JMM, Pereira RR, Rabelo ACS, Arruda VM, Pereira MDFA, Layosa MA, Noratto GD, Lima WGD, Silva ME, Pedrosa ML. Jaboticaba ( Myrciaria cauliflora) Peel Supplementation Prevents Hepatic Steatosis Through Hypolipidemic Effects and Cholesterol Metabolism Modulation in Diet-Induced NAFLD Rat Model. J Med Food 2021; 24:968-977. [PMID: 33523759 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2020.0141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Jaboticaba (Myrciaria cauliflora), a Brazilian fruit, is a good source of dietary fiber and phenolic compounds, which are concentrated mainly in the peel. These compounds have been considered promising in prevention and treatment of hypercholesterolemia and hepatic steatosis. In this study, we investigated the effects of 4% jaboticaba peel powder (JPP) supplementation on cholesterol metabolism and hepatic steatosis in livers of rats fed a high-fat (HF) diet. The rats were fed a standard AIN-93M (control) diet or an HF diet containing 32% lard and 1% cholesterol, both with and without 4% JPP. The M. cauliflora peel composition revealed a low-lipid high-fiber content and phenolic compounds. The phenolic compounds in JPP, tentatively identified by high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) analysis, were confirmed to contain phenolic acids, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Moreover, JPP presented significant antioxidant activity in vitro and was not cytotoxic to HepG2 cells, as determined by the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay. After 6 weeks of treatment, our results showed that JPP supplementation increased lipid excretion in feces, reduced serum levels of total cholesterol and nonhigh-density lipoprotein cholesterol, decreased serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity, and attenuated hepatic steatosis severity in rats fed the HF diet. Furthermore, JPP treatment downregulated expression of ACAT-1, LXR-α, CYP7A1, and ABCG5 genes. Therefore, jaboticaba peel may represent a viable dietary strategy to prevent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease as the JPP treatment alleviated hepatic steatosis through improvement of serum lipid profiles and modulation of mRNA expression of genes involved in cholesterol metabolism.
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- Nara Nunes Lage
- Research Center in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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- Undergraduate Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Uberlândia, Patos de Minas, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil.,Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil.,Department of Foods, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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- Research Center in Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil.,Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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Jideani AIO, Silungwe H, Takalani T, Omolola AO, Udeh HO, Anyasi TA. Antioxidant-rich natural fruit and vegetable products and human health. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2020.1866597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Afam I. O. Jideani
- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
- Postharvest-Handling Group, ISEKI-Food Association, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
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- Univen Centre for Continuing Education, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Agriculture, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agriculture, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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Pinakin DJ, Kumar V, Kumar S, Kaur S, Prasad R, Sharma BR. Influence of Pre-Drying Treatments on Physico-Chemical and Phytochemical Potential of Dried mahua Flowers. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2020; 75:576-582. [PMID: 32829452 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-020-00847-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) flowers are boon for the local tribes of India and have been successfully utilized traditionally for the value addition, and are very prone for microbial spoilage. Local folks utilized malpractices of drying which deteriorates the quality attributes of the mahua flowers and ultimately fails to fetch a good price in the market. Present investigation was led to consider the impact of different pre-treatments i.e., blanching time; and dip of potassium meta-bisulfite (KMS) and citric acid (CA) on the physico-chemical and phytochemical potential of dried mahua flowers using response surface methodology (RSM). Maximum physico-chemical and phytochemicals attributes were observed under optimum conditions i.e., a blanching of 4.1 min followed by dipping in solution having 1285 ppm KMS and 0.77% citric acid. Qualitative analysis through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) supported the findings. Sugar and phytochemical profiling by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) proved the significant effect of each variable. No specific cluster formation was observed during cluster analysis of whole data indicating the significant and equal effect of all variable on the quality of dried mahua flowers. The optimized conditions will definitely help the local processors as well as the industrialist to maintain the quality attributes of the dried mahua.
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- Dave Jaydeep Pinakin
- Food Technology and Nutrition, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, Ludhiana, Punjab, 141004, India.
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- Food Technology and Nutrition, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Food Technology and Nutrition, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- Food Technology and Nutrition, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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- School of Biotechnology and Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, 144411, India
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Schulz M, Seraglio SKT, Brugnerotto P, Gonzaga LV, Costa ACO, Fett R. Composition and potential health effects of dark-colored underutilized Brazilian fruits – A review. Food Res Int 2020; 137:109744. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Wang J, Guo D, Han D, Pan X, Li J. A comprehensive insight into the metabolic landscape of fruit pulp, peel, and seed in two longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) varieties. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2020.1815767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Jing Wang
- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical17 Fruit Tree Research of Guangdong Province, Institution of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical17 Fruit Tree Research of Guangdong Province, Institution of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical17 Fruit Tree Research of Guangdong Province, Institution of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical17 Fruit Tree Research of Guangdong Province, Institution of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of South Subtropical Fruit Biology and Genetic Resource Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical17 Fruit Tree Research of Guangdong Province, Institution of Fruit Tree Research, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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Jang Y, Lee JH, Lee MJ, Kim SJ, Ju X, Cui J, Zhu J, Lee YL, Namgung E, Sung HWJ, Lee HW, Ryu MJ, Oh E, Chung W, Kweon GR, Choi CW, Heo JY. Schisandra Extract and Ascorbic Acid Synergistically Enhance Cognition in Mice Through Modulation of Mitochondrial Respiration. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12040897. [PMID: 32218327 PMCID: PMC7230947 DOI: 10.3390/nu12040897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Cognitive decline is observed in aging and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia. Intracellular energy produced via mitochondrial respiration is used in the regulation of synaptic plasticity and structure, including dendritic spine length and density, as well as for the release of neurotrophic factors involved in learning and memory. To date, a few synthetic agents for improving mitochondrial function have been developed for overcoming cognitive impairment. However, no natural compounds that modulate synaptic plasticity by directly targeting mitochondria have been developed. Here, we demonstrate that a mixture of Schisandra chinensis extract (SCE) and ascorbic acid (AA) improved cognitive function and induced synaptic plasticity-regulating proteins by enhancing mitochondrial respiration. Treatment of embryonic mouse hippocampal mHippoE-14 cells with a 4:1 mixture of SCE and AA increased basal oxygen consumption rate. We found that mice injected with the SCE-AA mixture showed enhanced learning and memory and recognition ability. We further observed that injection of the SCE-AA mixture in mice significantly increased expression of postsynaptic density protein 95 (PSD95), an increase that was correlated with enhanced brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression. These results demonstrate that a mixture of SCE and AA improves mitochondrial function and memory, suggesting that this natural compound mixture could be used to alleviate AD and aging-associated memory decline.
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- Yunseon Jang
- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea;
- Infection Control Convergence Research Center, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
- Infection Control Convergence Research Center, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea;
- Infection Control Convergence Research Center, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
- Infection Control Convergence Research Center, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea;
- Infection Control Convergence Research Center, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea;
- Infection Control Convergence Research Center, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea;
- Infection Control Convergence Research Center, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea;
- Infection Control Convergence Research Center, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea;
- Infection Control Convergence Research Center, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
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- Department of Neurology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon 35015, Korea;
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- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea;
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon 35015, Korea
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea;
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- Natural Product Research Team, Biocenter, Gyeonggido Business and Science Accelerator, Suwon 16229, Korea
- Correspondence: (C.W.C.); (J.Y.H.); Tel.: +82-31-888-6131 (C.W.C.); +82-42-580-8222 (J.Y.H.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea; (Y.J.); (J.H.L.); (M.J.L.); (S.J.K.); (X.J.); (J.C.); (J.Z.); (Y.L.L.); (E.N.); (H.W.J.S.); (H.W.L.); (M.J.R.); (G.R.K.)
- Department of Medical Science, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea;
- Infection Control Convergence Research Center, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon 35015, Korea
- Correspondence: (C.W.C.); (J.Y.H.); Tel.: +82-31-888-6131 (C.W.C.); +82-42-580-8222 (J.Y.H.)
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Hierarchical Structure, Gelatinization, and Digestion Characteristics of Starch from Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) Seeds. Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23123262. [PMID: 30544737 PMCID: PMC6321464 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23123262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Revised: 11/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Starch was isolated from longan seeds of three widely distributed cultivars (Chuliang, Shixia, and Caopu) in China. Comparisons of the multi-level structure of the starch of longan seeds among various cultivars were made, and the relations between these structural and property characteristics are discussed. The isolated starch, accounting for 44.9–49.5% (w/w) in longan seeds, had an oval or an irregular polygonal shape with a smooth surface. Their chain-length distributions (CLDs) varied with longan cultivar; Chuliang showed a larger proportion of longer amylopectin chains with a degree of polymerization (DP) 30~100. This is attributed to the slightly higher relative crystallinity of Chuliang longan seed starch. Apparent differences were also detected in amylose structure. Caopu showed a higher amylose content than Chuliang and Shixia, resulting in its lower gelatinization temperatures and enthalpy change. All longan seed starch had a typical A-type crystal structure with relative crystallinity ranging 28.6–28.9%. For raw starch, Caopu showed the lowest digestion rate, followed by Chuliang; Shixia showed the highest. This is because Caopu had the highest amylose content. Chuliang had a more intact structure than Shixia, as suggested by its higher crystallinity, although they had similar amylose content. After being fully gelatinized, all starch showed a similar digestion process, indicating that the digestibility of gelatinized starch does not differ with starch source or structure.
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Betta FD, Nehring P, Seraglio SKT, Schulz M, Valese AC, Daguer H, Gonzaga LV, Fett R, Costa ACO. Phenolic Compounds Determined by LC-MS/MS and In Vitro Antioxidant Capacity of Brazilian Fruits in Two Edible Ripening Stages. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2018; 73:302-307. [PMID: 30218257 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-018-0690-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the free individual phenolics and the in vitro antioxidant capacity of blackberry, acerola, yellow guava, guabiju, jambolan and jabuticaba fruits in two edible stages. Of the thirty-three phenolics investigated by liquid chromatography - tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), twenty-five were quantified and the major ones were catechin, isoquercitrin, epicatechin and gallic acid. The highest values for the total phenolic content (in dry matter) were observed for acerola (83.6 to 97.7 mg gallic acid equivalents g-1 DM) and blackberry (18.9 to 28.3 mg gallic acid equivalents g-1 DM); however, acerola, jabuticaba, and blackberry showed the highest antioxidant capacities (134.6 to 1120.4 mg Trolox equivalents g-1 for 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and 43.6 to 501.8 μmol Trolox equivalents g-1 for ferric reducing antioxidant power). For most fruits, the antioxidant capacity decreased during the ripening, possibly due to a decrease in the concentration of most of the phenolics.
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- Fabiana Della Betta
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, 88034-001, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, 88034-001, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, 88034-001, Brazil
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- National Agricultural Laboratory (SLAV/SC/LANAGRO-RS), Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply, São José, SC, 88102-600, Brazil
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- National Agricultural Laboratory (SLAV/SC/LANAGRO-RS), Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply, São José, SC, 88102-600, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, 88034-001, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, 88034-001, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, SC, 88034-001, Brazil.
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Li Y, Zhang JJ, Xu DP, Zhou T, Zhou Y, Li S, Li HB. Bioactivities and Health Benefits of Wild Fruits. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:E1258. [PMID: 27527154 PMCID: PMC5000656 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17081258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2016] [Revised: 07/22/2016] [Accepted: 07/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Wild fruits are exotic or underutilized. Wild fruits contain many bioactive compounds, such as anthocyanins and flavonoids. Many studies have shown that wild fruits possess various bioactivities and health benefits, such as free radical scavenging, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer activity. Therefore, wild fruits have the potential to be developed into functional foods or pharmaceuticals to prevent and treat several chronic diseases. In the present article, we review current knowledge about the bioactivities and health benefits of wild fruits, which is valuable for the exploitation and utilization of wild fruits.
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- Ya Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food, Nutrition and Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
- South China Sea Bioresource Exploitation and Utilization Collaborative Innovation Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Antidepressant-Like and Antioxidant Effects of Plinia trunciflora in Mice. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 2015:601503. [PMID: 26229543 PMCID: PMC4503558 DOI: 10.1155/2015/601503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2015] [Revised: 06/02/2015] [Accepted: 06/11/2015] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The jaboticaba tree, Plinia trunciflora (O. Berg) Kausel, is popularly named "jabuticabeira" in Brazil and is used in folk medicine to treat diabetes and chronic inflammation of the tonsils, but studies evaluating the central effects of this species are limited. This study evaluated the antidepressant-like and antioxidant effects of P. trunciflora (PT) aqueous extract, in which five different anthocyanins were identified. PT showed significant ferric-reduction power and DPPH radical scavenging activity in vitro and reduced lipid peroxidation both in vitro and ex vivo. At the behavioural level, PT (400 and 800 mg/kg, i.p.) dose-dependently reduced immobility time in the tail suspension test in Swiss male mice. The identification of bioactive compounds accompanied by the in vitro and ex vivo antioxidant activity of PT suggests that these activities might be related to the antidepressant-like activity of P. trunciflora.
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Tseng HC, Wu WT, Huang HS, Wu MC. Antimicrobial activities of various fractions of longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.Fen Ke) seed extract. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2014; 65:589-93. [DOI: 10.3109/09637486.2014.886181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Wu SB, Long C, Kennelly EJ. Phytochemistry and health benefits of jaboticaba, an emerging fruit crop from Brazil. Food Res Int 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2013.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Antioxidant properties of Brazilian tropical fruits by correlation between different assays. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013; 2013:132759. [PMID: 24106692 PMCID: PMC3782762 DOI: 10.1155/2013/132759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2013] [Revised: 07/16/2013] [Accepted: 07/23/2013] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Four different assays (the Folin-Ciocalteu, DPPH, enzymatic method, and inhibitory activity on lipid peroxidation) based on radically different physicochemical principles and normally used to determine the antioxidant activity of food have been confronted and utilized to investigate the antioxidant activity of fruits originated from Brazil, with particular attention to more exotic and less-studied species (jurubeba, Solanum paniculatum; pequi, Caryocar brasiliense; pitaya, Hylocereus undatus; siriguela, Spondias purpurea; umbu, Spondias tuberosa) in order to (i) verify the correlations between results obtained by the different assays, with the final purpose to obtain more reliable results avoiding possible measuring-method linked mistakes and (ii) individuate the more active fruit species. As expected, the different methods give different responses, depending on the specific assay reaction. Anyhow all results indicate high antioxidant properties for siriguela and jurubeba and poor values for pitaya, umbu, and pequi. Considering that no marked difference of ascorbic acid content has been detected among the different fruits, experimental data suggest that antioxidant activities of the investigated Brazilian fruits are poorly correlated with this molecule, principally depending on their total polyphenolic content.
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Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Phenolics from Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) Fruit Seed with Artificial Neural Network and Their Antioxidant Activity. FOOD ANAL METHOD 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s12161-012-9370-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Fortes GA, Naves SS, Godoi FF, Duarte AR, Ferri PH, Santos SC. Assessment of a Maturity Index in Jabuticaba Fruit by the Evaluation of Phenolic Compounds, Essential Oil Components, Sugar Content and Total Acidity. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.3923/ajft.2011.974.984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ascorbic acid content in exotic fruits: A contribution to produce quality data for food composition databases. Food Res Int 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2011.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Yang B, Jiang Y, Shi J, Chen F, Ashraf M. Extraction and pharmacological properties of bioactive compounds from longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) fruit — A review. Food Res Int 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2010.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Dembitsky VM, Poovarodom S, Leontowicz H, Leontowicz M, Vearasilp S, Trakhtenberg S, Gorinstein S. The multiple nutrition properties of some exotic fruits: Biological activity and active metabolites. Food Res Int 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2011.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Sheikh. Phenolic Contents and Antioxidants Activities in Jamman Fruit (Eugenia jambolana) Products. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.6000/1927-5951.2011.01.01.08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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