Although the interest towards functional food has dramatically increased, several factors
jeopardize their effective development. A univocally recognized definition and a dedicated …

This review reports on the latest research results and applications of phenolic and
polyphenolic compounds. Phenolic compounds, ubiquitous in plants, are an essential part of …

A systematic review of published toxicology and human intervention studies was performed
to characterize potential hazards associated with consumption of green tea and its …

While many epidemiological studies have associated the consumption of polyphenols within
fruits and vegetables with a decreased risk of develo** several chronic diseases …

Coffee is one of the most popular and widely consumed beverages worldwide due to its
stimulating effects on the central nervous system as well as its taste and aroma. Coffee is a …

Bioavailability is a key step in ensuring bioefficacy of bioactive food compounds or oral
drugs. Bioavailability is a complex process involving several different stages: liberation …

Water bodies with the dye methylene blue pose serious environmental and health risks to
humans. Therefore, the creation and investigation of affordable, potential adsorbents to …

Fruits, vegetables, and other food items contain phytochemicals or secondary metabolites
which may be considered non-essential nutrients but have medicinal importance. These …

The effect of food matrix (water-, milk-, or soymilk-fruit juice beverages) and processing [high-
intensity pulsed electric fields (HIPEF); high-pressure processing (HPP); and thermal …

Tea and coffee are widely consumed beverages across the world and they are rich sources
of various polyphenols. Polyphenols are responsible for the bitterness and astringency of …