Introduction / Objective Black rice (Oryza sativa L. indica) is rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids offering the potential to fortify Sandesh a traditional dairy sweet as a functional food. This study aims to develop anthocyanin-fortified black rice Sandesh and compare its proximate composition physical properties sensory attributes nutritional quality antioxidant capacity and shelf-life with white rice Sandesh. Method Black rice Sandesh was prepared by incor Read More

Background Neem known for its medicinal benefits such as anti-inflammatory antioxidant and anti-cancer properties can serve as a complementary or alternative treatment. Research has also indicated that neem extracts lessen the harmful effects of the chemotherapy drug cisplatin on healthy cells while still preserving its ability to target cancer cells effectively. Different parts of the Neem tree such as leaves bark fruit flowers oil and gum have been Read More

Background and Aims Scutellaria barbata D. Don a perennial herb with a rich history in traditional medicine is known for its bioactive compounds including wogonin. It possesses anti-inflammatory antioxidant and anticancer properties. Together with other bioactive compounds wogonin contributes to the pharmacological activities associated with S. barbata D. Don making it a subject of interest in both traditional and modern medicinal research. Thi Read More

Bio-Based Antimicrobial Agents to Improve Agricultural and Food Safety provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in bio-based antimicrobial agents used to enhance food safety and agricultural production. This book highlights natural alternatives to chemical preservatives focusing on surfactin bacillomycin fengycin bacteriocins and plant-based antimicrobials. It explores their applications in controlling microbial contamination im Read More

The human gut microbiota is part of a delicate ecosystem that also involves the individual in which it is hosted and the environment. Humans and their gut microbiota depend on each other to maintain good health but many external factors can contribute to the disruption of this balance and lead to diseases. Pesticides are a good example of environmental pollutants to which humans are exposed on a daily basis mainly through diet. As a result the com Read More

BackgroundProbiotics and prebiotics are functional ingredients that provide health benefits to consumers but they are mainly incorporated in dairy products. Designing a non-dairy product in which probiotics and prebiotics would be incorporated would allow more consumers to benefit from their advantages.ObjectiveThis study investigated the effect of supplementation of two different prebiotics fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and inulin on the Read More

BackgroundFood waste is a major worldwide problem due to the increasing population and imbalances in supply chains. Waste from fruits and vegetables are a substantial proportion of the overall food waste generated accounting for approximately 42% of the waste produced. Methane a strong greenhouse gas with a significant potential for global warming is produced when these waste products are typically dumped in landfills.ObjectivesThe study's goal i Read More

Cancer remains a significant global health concern and natural compounds found in fruits and vegetables have shown potential anti-cancer effects. Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) has gained attention due to its rich phytochemical composition and biological activities including anti-cancer properties. This narrative review analyzes the literature on grapefruit-based drug development and its potential as an adjunctive or alternative therapeutic strateg Read More

A large variety of secondary metabolites are found in medicinal plants and the majority are significant in medicine. One of the well-known plant species used to cure a wide range of human illnesses is Abutilon indicum. The plant Abutilon indicum has a wide range of therapeutic uses and its varied parts have been employed to cure a wide range of ailments. Numerous bioactive substances such as polyphenols flavonoids alkaloids saponins tannins and glycosi Read More