Sonia Sorout, Sahil, Kushi Yadav, Sandeep Janghu and Arun Kumar Pandey
This study investigates the impact of two different drying techniques and two extraction protocols on the recovery and bioactivity of phytochemicals present in kinnow (Citrus reticulata) and mosambi (Citrus limetta) peels.
Read MoreMorad Oubouali, Mohamed Sami, Maryem El Oihabi, Soufiane Ghanimi, Wafaà Bouzir, Morad Kaddouri, Charaf Dlimi, Yassine Zine-Eddine, Mohammed Ellaite and Khalid Boutoial
This study examines the desorption isotherms of starching delicious apples using the static gravimetric method at two temperatures: 25 °C and 40 °C, chosen respectively to represent ambient storage conditions and higher thermal environments influencing water desorption. Hygroscopic equilibrium was reached after 23 and 20 days, respectively.
Read MoreFatima Zahra El Arnabi, Salma Chaari, Nassima Lagnaoui, Khadija Bakhy and Souad El Hajjaji
This study investigates the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of flower buds from three wild caper species (Capparis atlantica, Capparis ovata, and Capparis sicula) collected from twelve populations across the Safi, Rif, and Fès-Meknès regions of Morocco. Aqueous extracts were subjected to qualitative phytochemical screening and quantitative assays of polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins, followed by evaluation of antioxidant activity using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) tests.
Read MoreSonia Sorout, Sahil, Kushi Yadav, Sandeep Janghu and Arun Kumar Pandey
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel, typically considered a processing byproduct, is a rich source of bioactive compounds such as phenolics and flavonoids, which offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits. This study focused on optimizing and comparing two drying methods-sun drying and tray drying along with two extraction techniques-conventional solvent extraction and ultrasound- assisted extraction (UAE) to determine the most effective approach for maximizing these beneficial properties in pomegranate peel powder.
Read MoreRam Krishna and Kamlesh Prasad
The drying of curry leaves (Murraya koenigii) plays a significant role for their quality attributes, aromatic retention properties, and prolonged shelf stability for culinary and medicinal applications. The objective of this present research study was to investigate the impact of different drying temperatures of 40, 50, and 60 °C on drying kinetics of curry leaves through the application of a convective hot air oven drying technique.
Read MoreYemina Karen Diaz-Valencia, Marleni Angela Gonzales Iquira, Irina X Gonzales Acosta, Erika Pachari Vera, Juan Alca and Sonia Jackeline Zanabria Galvez
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is an Andean pseudocereal that has received increasing attention from consumers in recent years. Starch is the main constituent of quinoa.
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