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A review of ultrasound-assisted extraction for plant bioactive compounds: Phenolics, flavonoids, thymols, saponins and proteins

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Summary: This study investigated the effects of high-intensity ultrasound pre-treatment on the binding mechanisms of beta-lactoglobulin (β-LG) to phenolic compounds at different pH values. Ultrasonic pre-treatment at 35% amplitude enhanced the binding affinities of EGCG/CA to β-LG, leading to changes in protein secondary and tertiary structures. The combination of pre-ultrasound with EGCG interaction significantly improved the foaming and emulsifying properties of β-LG, offering a feasible approach for modifying bovine whey proteins.

ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Acoustics

Process intensification and kinetic studies of ultrasound-assisted extraction of flavonoids from peanut shells

Jianqing Liao et al.

Summary: This study focused on the extraction of flavonoids from peanut shells using ultrasound, comparing the results with traditional extraction methods and optimizing the process parameters for maximum yield. Two kinetic models were introduced to describe the extraction kinetics and predict parameters, showing good performance and slight loss of fit. This work contributes to reducing degradation, economically evaluating extraction processes, and providing insight into the mechanism of ultrasound.

ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Food Science & Technology

Functional Tinospora cordifolia (giloy) based pasteurized goat milk beverage: Impact of milk protein-polyphenol interaction on bioactive compounds, anti-oxidant activity and microstructure

Heena Sharma et al.

Summary: Using herbal extract treated giloy juice in goat milk beverage showed higher total solids, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant activity compared to goat milk alone. The addition of herbal extract also slowed down the browning reaction and increased the viscosity of the beverage. Overall, the sensory evaluation data revealed that the functional beverage was acceptable even after 5 days of storage.

FOOD BIOSCIENCE (2021)

Article Food Science & Technology

Effects of ultrasound-assisted extraction on physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant capacity for the valorization of hybrid Mandarin peels

Mayra Anticona et al.

Summary: The study compared the physicochemical properties, bioactive compound content, and antioxidant capacity of different tree hybrid mandarin peels, with extraction conducted using ultrasound assisted extraction. Results showed that bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity in the peels increased with extraction time, with significant differences observed among different varieties. 'Clemenvilla' and 'Ortanique' peel extracts had the strongest impact on antioxidant activity.

FOOD BIOSCIENCE (2021)

Article Food Science & Technology

Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and UPLC-ESI-MS/MS polyphenolic profile of sweet orange peel extracts

Mohamed G. Shehata et al.

Summary: This study explores the potential of citrus peels, especially sweet orange peels, as natural antioxidants and antimicrobials for food preservation. The extracts from sweet orange peels showed high levels of phenolic compounds and exhibited strong antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. The incorporation of sweet orange peel extract into vegetable oils enhanced their oxidative stability, indicating the promising application of citrus peels in enhancing storage stability and safety of food products.

CURRENT RESEARCH IN FOOD SCIENCE (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Plant Flavonoids: Chemical Characteristics and Biological Activity

Maria Celeste Dias et al.

Summary: Flavonoids are natural antioxidants synthesized in plants, playing a crucial role in plant stress tolerance and human health with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. They also have various applications in the food industry, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Developing extraction methods for flavonoids with high purity and yield is essential for their industrial use.

MOLECULES (2021)

Review Food Science & Technology

Extraction of phenolic compounds: A review

Oluwaseun Ruth Alara et al.

Summary: Phenolic compounds, part of secondary metabolites in plants, have diverse structures and distribution in plants, making extraction challenging. Selecting an appropriate extraction method is crucial for recovering target phenolic compounds efficiently. This review focuses on various extraction methods for phenolic compounds, both conventional and unconventional.

CURRENT RESEARCH IN FOOD SCIENCE (2021)

Article Acoustics

Flow effects on phenol degradation and sonoluminescence at different ultrasonic frequencies

Richard James Wood et al.

ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Comparison of hydrodynamic and ultrasonic cavitation effects on soy protein isolate functionality

Xian'e Ren et al.

JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING (2020)

Review Nutrition & Dietetics

Flavonoids as Anticancer Agents

Dalia M. Kopustinskiene et al.

NUTRIENTS (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Antioxidant activity of flavonoid compounds isolated from the petals of Hibiscus rosa sinensis

Sumathy Rengarajan et al.

JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE (2020)

Article Food Science & Technology

Ultrasound-assisted extraction of guava and papaya leaves for the development of functional shrimp patties

Zubda Yaqoob et al.

FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION (2020)

Article Acoustics

The effect of ultrasonic intensity on physicochemical properties of Chinese fir

Jing Qian et al.

ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Acoustics

High-power sonication of soy proteins: Hydroxyl radicals and their effects on protein structure

Md Mahfuzur Rahman et al.

ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Thymol bioactivity: A review focusing on practical applications

Angelica Escobar et al.

ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Food Science & Technology

Are mixed meat and vegetable protein products good alternatives for reducing meat consumption? A case study with burgers

Amparo Tarrega et al.

CURRENT RESEARCH IN FOOD SCIENCE (2020)

Article Acoustics

Effect of airborne ultrasonic technology on microbial inactivation and quality of dried food ingredients

Clementine M. G. Charoux et al.

ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY (2019)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Optimization of Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction and Purification of Rhein from Cassia fistula Pod Pulp

Bancha Yingngam et al.

MOLECULES (2019)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Extraction methods for the releasing of bound phenolics from Rubus idaeus L. leaves and seeds

Lu Wang et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2019)

Article Food Science & Technology

Clean-in-place monitoring of different food fouling materials using ultrasonic measurements

J. Escrig Escrig et al.

FOOD CONTROL (2019)

Review Medicine, Research & Experimental

Phytochemicals and cognitive health: Are flavonoids doing the trick?

Ioannis Bakoyiannis et al.

BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY (2019)

Article Environmental Sciences

Ultrasonic seed treatment improved cadmium (Cd) tolerance in Brassica napus L.

Gangshun Rao et al.

ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY (2019)

Article Food Science & Technology

Comparison of microwave, ultrasonic and conventional techniques for extraction of bioactive compounds from olive leaves (Olea europaea L.)

Gabriela Silveira da Rosa et al.

INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (2019)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Effect of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Moringa stenopetala Leaves on Bioactive Compounds and Their Antioxidant Activity

Debebe Worku Dadi et al.

FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2019)

Article Food Science & Technology

Ultrasound-assisted extraction and bioaccessibility of saponins from edible seeds: quinoa, lentil, fenugreek, soybean and lupin

Joaquin Navarro del Hierro et al.

FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL (2018)

Review Integrative & Complementary Medicine

Structural characteristics, bioavailability and cardioprotective potential of saponins

Deepika Singh et al.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH (2018)