Gut microbiota determines the fate of dietary fiber-targeted interventions in host health

W Wang, Z Fan, Q Yan, T Pan, J Luo, Y Wei, B Li… - Gut …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Epidemiological investigation confirmed that the intake of dietary fiber (DF) is closely related
to human health, and the most important factor affecting the physiological function of DF …

Structure, chemical modification, and functional applications of mucilage from Mimosa pudica seeds-A review

M Noor, G Muhammad, H Hanif, MA Hussain… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mimosa pudica (MP) is an ornamental plant due to seismonastic movements that close
leaves and fall petioles in response to touch, wind, light, heat, cold, and vibration. The seeds …

Assessing the functional and physicochemical properties of chia seed mucilage extracted using an innovative extraction method

D Solanki, P Dhungana, QY Tan, R Badin, B Bhandari… - Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chia seed mucilage (CSM) is a novel, eco-green, and sustainable edible hydrocolloid
derived from chia, offering a promising alternative to commercial hydrocolloids. This study …

From plant to nanomaterial: Green extraction of nanomucilage from Cordia dichotoma fruit and its multi-faceted biological and photocatalytic attributes

MM Tosif, A Bains, K Sridhar, SB Dhull, N Ali… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to evaluate the extraction efficiency of mucilage from Cordia dichotoma
fruits using various aqueous extraction methods, including microwave-assisted water …

Precipitation solvents effect on the extraction of mucilaginous polysaccharides from Opuntia ficus-indica (Cactaceae): Structural, functional and rheological properties

F Mannai, H Elhleli, M Yılmaz, R Khiari… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper discusses mucilage extracted from Opuntia ficus-indica (Cactaceae) cladodes,
also known as Barbary fig. Mucilaginous polysaccharides were extracted in hot water and …

[HTML][HTML] Unravelling the functionality of anionic and non-ionic plant seed gums on milk protein cryogels conveying Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG

T Hellebois, F Addiego, C Gaiani, AS Shaplov… - Carbohydrate …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cryogels offer a promising macroporous platform that can be employed as either a
functional ingredient in food composites or a colloidal template for incorporating bioactives …

Biodegradable composite films based on mucilage from Opuntia ficus-indica (Cactaceae): Microstructural, functional and thermal properties

F Mannai, L Mechi, F Alimi, AKD Alsukaibi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study evaluated the feasibility of using cactus mucilage (CM) to elaborate biobased
composite films blended with styrene-butadiene rubber latex (SBL). The CM was extracted …

[HTML][HTML] A comparative study on utilization of different plant-derived nano-mucilage as a fat replacer in yogurt: Product optimization, physicochemical attributes, shelf …

MM Tosif, A Bains, G Goksen, MZ Rehman, N Ali… - Food Chemistry: X, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to utilize different plant-derived mucilage as a fat substitute in yogurt
production. Colocasia esculenta rhizome mucilage (CEM), Cordia dichotoma fruit mucilage …

[HTML][HTML] Response surface optimization of thermo-sonication conditions and taro mucilage concentrations for the preparation of soy yogurt

A Akhi, T Ahmed, R Ara, MR Rana - Journal of Agriculture and Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
The present study embarked on develo** soy yogurt utilizing soybean and taro mucilage.
Box-Behnken Design (BBD) of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was executed to …

From plants to wound dressing and transdermal delivery of bioactive compounds

GO Isopencu, CI Covaliu-Mierlă, IM Deleanu - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Transdermal delivery devices and wound dressing materials are constantly improved and
upgraded with the aim of enhancing their beneficial effects, biocompatibility …