Over the last years, polysaccharides have been linked to antioxidant effects using both in
vitro chemical and biological models. The reported structures, claimed to act as antioxidants …

Background Proteins, as essential macromolecules in biological systems, offer versatile
applications in the food industry due to their unique functional properties. Scope and …

The aim of this study was to analyse the antioxidant activity of different polymeric matrices
based on chitosan and starch, incorporating a thyme extract (TE) rich in polyphenols. TE …

Bioadhesive chitosan nanoparticles (CS NPs) were prepared for encapsulation of catechin
and evaluation of their mucoadhesive potential that leads to enhanced oral bioavailability of …

Ellagic acid (EA), a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound is well documented for its
anticancer property in numerous pre-clinical models. The properties like poor water …

In this study the encapsulation of raspberry leaf, hawthorn, ground ivy, yarrow, nettle and
olive leaf extracts was performed by electrostatic extrusion in alginate–chitosan microbeads …

Cell walls were prepared from apple parenchyma by a phenol: buffer procedure.
Polyphenols were extracted from freeze-dried apple parenchyma by methanol and water …

Chitosan (CH) and chitosan-corn starch (CH-CS) film-forming solutions (FFS) and films, with
or without polyphenol-rich aqueous extract from murta (Ugni molinae Turcz) leaves (PEML) …

Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a beverage traditionally drunk in various countries of
South America. It is rich in antioxidant compounds, minerals and vitamins. Aqueous extracts …

Film-and foam-like structures of N-carboxybutylchitosan (CBC) and of agarose (AGA) were
prepared and characterized in order to evaluate their potential application as topical …