Ekissi Alice Christine, Dago Gnahé André, Kouamé Kan Benjamin, Beugré Grah Avit Maxwell & Kati-Coulibaly Séraphin·Asian Food Science Journal·2021
The objective of this work is to analyze the biochemical parameters of Zingiber officinale (ginger) and Curcuma Longa (turmeric) found in the locality of Daloa. The samples were purchased in the markets of Daloa. The dry matter, ash and lipid contents were determined by the AOAC...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i730317
Gninfanni Silvère Ouattara, Doudjo Soro, Tia Jean Gonnety & Kouadio Ernest Koffi·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
The goal of this work was to study the effect of some solvents as extractants of total polyphenols from cashew cakes and test the ability of the extract with highest level of polyphenols to inhibit alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase from snail (Achatina ventricosa) digestif trac...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v11i430068
Fruit seeds contain several phytochemical compounds which have been reported to show antiviral, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti tumor and antioxidant activities. Due to the varied chemical properties of these seeds, different solvents are used in the extraction. Therefore,...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v7i429977
Aims: This study aimed to assess the sensory characteristics and antioxidant properties of a spice from the fruit pulp of Coelocaryon oxycarpum (Cox), an aromatic plant. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Food Science and Technology (UFR-STA), University Nangui Abrogoua,...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/44654
Background: Antioxidants from plants are preferred due to their multiple mechanisms of actions. In this study, the mixture of flowers and leaves (according to traditional use) of Cytisus triflorus (Fabaceae) was assessed for their in vitro antioxidant activities. Materials and Me...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/41297
Aims: This study was designed to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of Santolina chamaecyparissusaqueous and ethanol extracts against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Methodology: Phytochemical analysis of Santolina chamaecyparissus aqueous and etha...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/40346
Aim: To evaluate the polyphenols, flavonoids and the in vitro antioxidant activity of different parts of Tamarindus indica Linn. Study Design: Methanolic extracts of the leaves, stem bark, root bark, fruit pulp, fruit bark and seeds of Tamarindus indica Linn were analyzed for the...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/8602
In this study, we estimated the antioxidant activity of various extracts prepared from Artemisia campestris L. aerial parts used in Algeria to treat gastro-intestinal disorders. The determination of polyphenols and flavonoids contents showed that the ethyl acetate extract (EAE) i...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/7908
Aims: The pomegranate, Punica granatum, is cultivated in tropical and subtropical region. Pomegranates contain a polyphenols such as gallic acid, ellagitannins, gallotannins, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, coumaric acids, and catechin and anthocyanins. The term cat...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/6046