Aims: C. auriculata leaves contains polyphenols and carotenoids and also it posses various antioxidant activities towards free radical scavenging, lipid peroxidation inhibition and reducing potential. The present study investigated the optimization of polyphenols and carotenoids...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2020/v6i130118
Gymnema lactiferum is a leafy vegetable which contains phenolics and carotenoids and also possesses many health benefits such as antidiabetic properties. Response surface methodology (RSM) has been used to optimize the extraction parameters for the recovery of total phenolic comp...
Response Surface Optimization of Extraction of Polyphenols and Carotenoids from Sesbania grandiflora Leaves with Ethanol-water System Aim: Response surface methodology was employed to optimize the extraction parameters for the extraction of total phenolics and carotenoids from l...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/38282
The optimum extraction conditions for the highest recovery of total phenolics and carotenoids contents for leaves of Passiflora edulis were developed using response surface methodology. The effects of solvent concentration (30-100%), extraction temperature (30-60°C) and extractio...
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Research Article10.9734/AJB2T/2017/33480
Aims: Evaluation of three extraction methods to prepare bioactive-rich ginger extract for incorporation into a functional beverage. Study Design: Response surface methodology. Methodology: For the preparation of bioactive-rich ginger extract with water, conventional hot water ext...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/10322
Aims: To evaluate the antioxidant capacity and the polyphenolic content of commonly consumed egg plant varieties and spinach varieties in Sri Lanka, in order to screen the potential for utilizing them in developing of functional food products. Study Design: Complete randomized de...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430149
The chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD) are increasing throughout the populations and the burden of diseases is rising globally. Epidemiological evidences supports claim that intake of foods with certain health benefits and reducing the risk of NCDs are having positive corr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430148
Aims: Arabinoxylan is a complex non-starchy polysaccharide classified under dietary fiber group which mainly contains the cell wall of the cereals. In the food industry, commercially available arabinoxylan is used as a gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier. Leaves o...
Aims: Starch is used in the food industry to impart functional properties and to modify food texture and consistency. In this study starches isolated from six sources using an alkali extraction method were evaluated for physicochemical properties. Study Design: Complete randomize...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2020/v5i130096
Crackers are considered as healthy snacks as they have low level of salt, sugar, and moderate level of fat. This study aimed to develop healthy fiber-rich herbal crackers from whole wheat, finger millet, rice bran, and Gymnema sylvestre leaves. Crackers were made with four differ...
This study focused on the development of red seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii) incorporated noodles and the evaluation of their properties. Different proportions of seaweed powder (3 %, 6 %, 9 % and 12 %; w/w) were substituted to obtain seaweed-incorporated noodles, and noodles wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i2381
Plants considered as an excellent source for discovering new compounds with medicinal significance in drugs/ functional foods/ nutraceutical formulations. Bioactive compounds of found in plants are those secondary metabolites exhibiting health benefit in human. It is obvious that...
Aims: Colocasia esculenta (Gahala), Xanthosoma sagittifolium (Kiriala) and Plectranthus rotundifolius (Innala) are three underutilized yam varieties in Sri Lanka, which have not been exploited sufficiently for various aspects in the food industry. Therefore, the research was cond...