Carotenoids are isoprenoids widely distributed in foods that have been always part of the
diet of humans. Unlike the other so-called food bioactives, some carotenoids can be …

Carica papaya L.(family: Caricaceae), also known as 'papaya,'is a tropical American fruit
tree. Due to the bioactive components (carpaines, BITC, benzyl glucosinolates, latex …

Petroleum-based food packaging materials are non-degradable and considerably affect the
environment. In this context, edible films and coatings for food preservation represent a …

This review covers current analytical techniques, instruments and methodologies used in the
analysis of carotenoids in foods and human samples. We also cover the importance of …

Edible films made from papaya (Carica papaya L.) with antioxidant activity for food
preservation were developed. First, film drying conditions (solvent casting at room …

Five fruits species commonly cultivated and consumed in Madeira Island (Portugal) were
investigated for their phenolic profile by means of reversed phase high-performance liquid …

Much attention is paid to the beneficial action of fruits against obesity-related oxidative
stress. This study evaluated nutritional and antioxidant properties of banana, litchi, mango …

Some tropical countries in the Southeast Asia are rich in exotic fruits with worldwide
acceptance, such as mango, orange, snake fruit, durian, jackfruit, rambutan, and avocado. In …

Chronic inflammation is linked with the generation and progression of various diseases such
as cancer, diabetes and atherosclerosis, and anti-inflammatory drugs therefore have the …

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is an economically important fruit throughout the
world.'Ataulfo'mango, a leading cultivar in Mexico, has the highest content of phenolic …