Natural bioactive compounds include a broad diversity of structures and functionalities that
provide an excellent pool of molecules for the production of nutraceuticals, functional foods …

Plants with potential therapeutic value have been used from time immemorial to cure various
ailments and infectious diseases. Secondary metabolites or the bioactive compounds …

Limnophila aromatica is commonly used as a spice and a medicinal herb in Southeast Asia.
In this study, water and various concentrations (50%, 75%, and 100%) of methanol, ethanol …

This study evaluated the efficacy of various organic solvents (80% acetone, 80% ethanol,
80% methanol) and distilled water for extracting antioxidant phenolic compounds from …

The development of intelligent packaging based on natural and biodegradable resources is
getting more attention by researchers in recent years. The aim of this study was to develop …

Ultrasound has been used to intensify the extraction of phenolic compounds from many agro-
food products. However, there is still a lack of understanding on how the ultrasonic energy is …

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is one of the oldest cultivated plants grown for its
leaves and seeds that are used for both culinary and medicinal purpose. This study aims to …

Antioxidant activity, antibacterial properties, color and FT-IR spectral analysis of flowers
belonging to hibiscus and Cassia species were investigated. Radical scavenging activity of …

The extraction of phenolic compounds from apples was optimised using response surface
methodology (RSM). A Box–Behnken design was conducted to analyse the effects of solvent …

Background Etlingera elatior is a well-known herb in Malaysia with various pharmaceutical
properties. Methods E. elatior flowers grown in three different locations of Malaysia …