This study provides a concise comparative analysis of Ganoderma and Shiitake mushrooms, emphasizing their phytochemical profiles and antimicrobial properties. Both species were found to contain significant bioactive compounds, including phenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, and polysa...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i51569
Aim: This study aims to analyze Nutritional and Bioactive properties of a novel composite flour and paratha made from it, developed by incorporating hemp seed flour, corn silk flour, and chickpea flour alongside wheat flour, targeting the creation of a high-protein and high-fiber...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i11751
Yves Didier Mboma Nseme, Kevin Fabrice Paul Mandeng, Jafarou Mounpou, Imelda Lucresse Nouteza Djuikoo, Maxwell Wandji Nguedjo, Roger Moïse Mbanga Baleba, Hippolyte Tene Mouafo & Gabriel Nama Medoua·Microbiology Research Journal International·2022
The aim of this study was to quantify the bioactive compounds in mangosteen fruit peels and assess their antioxidant activity. Peels from washed mature fruits of Garcinia mangostana (L.) were dried, crushed, and sieved, and the bioactive compounds were extracted using distilled w...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i111354
Higher-fungi (Hf) of the polypore mushrooms are considered to have unique secondary metabolites, making them reservoirs of therapeutically significant bioactive compounds. Phytochemical and antioxidant properties of the Hf were accessed in this study. Four Hf, which were found in...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i530389
Two varieties of Cocoyam Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott (Taro) and Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L) Schott (Tannia) are experiencing renewed interest not only in Africa but also in the rest of the world. They are considered to be cheaper sources of carbohydrates than cereals or other...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130380
This research was conducted to assess the drying kinetics and product quality during osmotic dehydration and air drying of coconut cuts. The coconuts were osmotically pretreated by different concentration of sugar solution (40 °Brix, 50 °Brix, and 60 °Brix) and temperature of osm...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i330153
Industrial processing of the fruit juice is responsible for the changes in some quality attributes. Thermal treatment is a most applicable operation for any processing and it affects the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of the juice. This study was conducted to observe...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v14i330133
Fish have received considerable attention in the last several decades due to the presence of a unique blend of bioactive compounds like omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, protein hydrolysates, polypeptides, peptides, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The danger of developing...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41803
Israel Okpunyi Acham, Samuel Ahemen, Moses Terkula Ukeyima & Abraham Tartenger Girgih·Asian Food Science Journal·2018
Chronic disease conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, obesity and oxidative stress continue to be a significant concern among nations of the world, which is threatening the economic and social prosperity of the people. This calls for urgent action among relevant stak...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41853
Bioactive compounds are secondary metabolites found in plants other than the nutrient in a plant that has health benefits to the consumers. These compounds in the plant have different structure and functions. Some of the functions are antioxidative, antihypertensive, anti-inflamm...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/40473
Itamar S. Melo, Wallace R. Souza, Leonardo J. Silva, Suikinai N. Santos, Marcia R. Assalin, Tiago D. Zucchi & Sonia C. N. Queiroz·Microbiology Research Journal International·2016
Aims: Epiphytic bacteria, isolated from Deschampsia antarctica, were screened for their potential to inhibit the plant pathogen Botrytis cinerea, the causal agent of gray mold disease of strawberry pseudofruits. This phytopathogenic fungus is more active and the disease is more s...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25314
Aim: Marine actinomycetes are a potential and untapped source for the production of novel bioactive compounds. The aim of the present work is to isolate actinomycetes strains from the marine sediments of Bay of Bengal for the production of bioactive compounds and characterization...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/20132
Occurring widely in Africa and beyond is Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth, a medicinal plant with several attributes and considerable potentials. Various parts of the plant are used locally to treat cancer, ulcer, gynecological disorders, genital infections, skin diseases, diabetes,...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/8632