Pepper originated from the Capsicum genus, which is recognized as one of the most
predominant and globally distributed genera of the Solanaceae family. It is a diverse genus …

Pigments are present in all living matter and provide attractive colors and play basic roles in
the development of organisms. Human beings, like most animals, come in contact with their …

Industrial processes for the extraction of edible oil from oilseeds generally involve a solvent
extraction step which may or may not be preceded by pressing. Hexane is the preferred …

Ultrasound-assisted extraction (USAE) is an interesting process to obtain high valuable
compounds and could contribute to the increase in the value of some food by-products when …

Oilseed proteins and modified or processed oilseed proteins can be incorporated into foods
to impart nutritive value and functional properties. Processing of vegetable protein involves …

Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) oil has been receiving increasing attention due to its
nutritional and functional potentials. However, its application as a novel food ingredient has …

The development of environmentally friendly processes with limited generation of polluting
streams to attain sustainable utilization of raw materials is encouraged. The implementation …

Avocado is a subtropical/tropical fruit with creamy texture, peculiar flavor, and high
nutritional value. Due to its high oil content, a significant quantity of avocado fruit is used for …

Although the avocado has been cultivated and consumed for more than 9000 years in its
native Latin America, world production and trade have only developed over the past few …

From times immemorial, colorants, and flavorings have been used in foods. Color and flavor
are the major attributes to the quality of a food product, affecting the appearance and …