Saponins are a diverse group of naturally occurring plant secondary metabolites present in
a wide range of foods ranging from grains, pulses, and green leaves to sea creatures. They …

In recent years, saponins are gaining extensive attention due to their occurrence in several
plants. Saponins and their derivatives are versatile glycosidic compounds, which play an …

The environmental impacts of the use of synthetic surfactants are discussed in this work
such as their high levels of toxicity and low biodegradability. These materials destroy aquatic …

A well-functioning immune system of the host body plays pivotal role in the maintenance of
ordinary physiological and immunological functions as well as internal environment …

This review highlights the increasing interest in one of the natural compounds called
saponins, for their potential therapeutic applications in addressing inflammation which is a …

Abstract Food allergy is affecting 5–8% of young children and 2–4% of adults and seems to
be increasing in prevalence. The cause of the increase in food allergy is largely unknown …

The milpa system is a biocultural polyculture technique. Heritage of Mesoamerican
civilizations that offers a wide variety of plants for food purposes. Corn, common beans, and …

Despite the many advantages of pulses, they are characterised by off-flavours that limit their
consumption. Off-notes, bitterness and astringency contribute to negative perceptions of …

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is a grain of great nutritional interest that gained
international importance during the last decade. Before its consumption, this grain goes …

In this study, a unique surfactant extracted from a quinoa plant was introduced for enhanced
oil recovery (EOR). The physico-chemical characteristics of extracted saponin as the …