Volume 11 Issue 2


Evaluation of Physicochemical, Functional, and Phytochemical Composition of Fluidized Bed Dried Radish (Raphanus sativus) Microgreens by High-performance Liquid Chromatography and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

Heena, Navdeep Jindal and CS Riar

Microgreens are young, nutrient-dense greens harvested at an early growth stage, typically when the first true leaves emerge. This study investigated the effects of fluidized bed drying at three different temperatures (40 °C, 45 °C, and 50 °C) on the physicochemical, phytochemical, and functional properties of radish microgreens. The microgreens were harvested 7 – 8 days after germination, reaching a height of 6 – 7 cm.

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Exploring the Bioactive Phytochemicals of Tinospora cordifolia via Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry: Implications for Drug Development and Functional Foods

Jagadeeswar Reddy M, Yuvaraj Sampathkumar and Vikram Godishala

This study investigates the phytochemical profile of Tinospora cordifolia methanolic stem extract (TCMSE), a medicinal plant valued in Ayurveda, using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis to correlate identified compounds with their bioactive properties. TCMSE, known for its immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities, was analyzed to identify volatile and semi-volatile phytochemicals.

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