In Mexico, Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious health problem, and although the current
pharmacological treatments for DM such as insulin and oral hypoglycemics are available …

Chayote (Sechium edule), a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is cultivated throughout
tropical and subtropical regions of the world and utilized in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and …

Chayote, the fruit of Sechium edule (Jacq.) Swartz, is known for culinary applications and in
traditional medicine. A great number of its health benefits have been related to its phenolic …

The present work aims at the bioinspired synthesis of SnO 2 NPs, labeled as SnO 2 (bio)
NPs using S. edule fruit. A mechanistic route of synthesis of SnO 2 NPs from its inorganic …

This research aimed to evaluate the S. edule fruit starch (SS) in combination with whey
protein concentrate (WPC) and gum arabic (GA) as wall material for the encapsulation of …

Food waste is a significant concern when it comes to food safety. It is a well-known fact that
fruit and vegetable wastage is high worldwide; however, quantitative data, especially on …

This study was conducted to develop Chaguro, a low-cost supplementary food made of
chayote (Sechium edule (Jacq.) Swartz) and tuna fish (Thunnus sp.), for diabetes and …

Background: Prediabetes can increase the risk of cardiovascular disorders by 1.5 times
higher than healthy people. Prevention efforts by changing lifestyles and losing weight …

The cultivation of a very limited number of crops does not fulfil the nutritional requirements of
the growing population. For this, underutilized crops can play a vital role to meet food and …

Background: 1 Product development using chayote and evaluation of nutrients is a way to
extend the benefits of chayote. Objectives: The objectives of of this study was to evaluate the …