Ginger polysaccharide UGP1 suppressed human colon cancer growth via p53, Bax/Bcl-2, caspase-3 pathways and immunomodulation by Yanfang Qian, Chenying Shi, Chen Cheng, Dengwei Liao, Junping Liu, Gui-tang Chen

“…This investigation provided basic theoretical mechanism of ginger polysaccharide-exerted antitumor activities, and contributed to develop a possible functional food or adjuvant agent for prevention or treatment of colon cancer.…”
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Physicochemical Properties of Biscuits Enriched with Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana L.) Products and Bioaccessibility of Phenolics after Simulated Human Digestion by Lolita Tomsone, Ruta Galoburda, Zanda Kruma, Kristine Majore

“…The developed biscuits enriched with horseradish products could meet consumer expectations for healthy, functional food.…”
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Biochemical Composition and Seasonal Variations of the Madagascar Algae <i>Eucheuma denticulatum</i> (<i>Solieriaceae</i>, Rhodophyta) by Elando Fréda Zamanileha, Anne-Sophie Burlot, Thomas Latire, Christel Marty, Philippe Douzenel, Laurent Vandanjon, Nathalie Bourgougnon, Pierre Ravelonandro, Gilles Bedoux

“…The nutritional characteristics therefore confirmed that <i>E. denticulatum</i> could potentially be used as a nutritious and functional food and could be incorporated in the diet of local populations.…”
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Characteristics and Functional Properties of Bioactive Oleogels: A Current Review by Md. Jannatul Ferdaus, Niaz Mahmud, Sudipta Talukder, Roberta Claro da Silva

“…The three-dimensional structure of oleogels can protect and deliver bioactive compounds in functional food products. Bioactive compounds also affect the crystalline behavior of oleogelators, the physical properties of oleogels, and storage stability. …”
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Analytical Method for the Validation of Three Polyphenols as a Marker Compound for the Standardization of Solidago virgaurea subsp. gigantea Extracts and Antiadipogenesis of Harves... by Seung Hwan Hwang, Ju Hee Kim, Zhiqiang Wang, Jae-Yong Lee, Soon Sung Lim

“…The SV extract collected in April from Ulleung Island can be used as a functional food ingredient preventing obesity.…”
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Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics and Purification of Isoflavones from Crude Soybean Extract Using Macroporous Resins by Thi Ngoc Thu Tran, Xuan Vung Bui, Nguyen Thi Truc Loan, Nguyen Huu Thuan Anh, Truong Dang Le, Thi Minh Hanh Truong

“…The study results reveal a strong possibility for large-scale production of isoflavones for further application in functional food products or pharmaceutical products.…”
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Polysaccharide extract from Rosa laevigata fruit attenuates inflammatory obesity by targeting redox balance and gut interface in high-fat diet-fed rats by Xuejiao Zhang, Chenzhong Jin, Han Liu, Yihong Hu, Yunyun Zhou, Weiguo Wu, Si Qin

“…Therefore, RLPs could be a promising functional food resource with the potential for redox imbalance-related diseases chemoprevention.…”
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A Review on Biosurfactant Applications in the Petroleum Industry by Wei Xi, Yuanye Ping, Masoome Agha Alikhani

“…They are biotechnological products of high value owing to their widespread applications, low toxicity, relatively easy preparation, and specific performance, applied in different industries like organic chemicals and fertilizers, agrochemicals, metallurgy and mining, cosmetics, foods, medical and pharmaceuticals, beverages, environmental management, and petroleum and petrochemical applications in emulsifying and demulsifying wetting agents, detergent spreading and foaming agents, and functional food ingredients. Biosurfactants are synthesized by microbes; therefore, various genetic diversities of microorganisms provide the considerable capability to produce new types of biosurfactants, which can develop EOR technology. …”
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Effect of Homogenization Process on the Production of Arthrospira platensis Carotenoid Nanocapsules Encapsulated with Arabic Gum and Whey Protein Concentrate by Khusnul Alfionita, Siti Ari Budhiyanti, Nurfitri Ekantari

“…The use of β-carotene in functional food and nutritional supplements was constrained by its lack of chemical and physical stability. …”
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Monitoring and identification of spoilage-related microorganisms in braised chicken with modified atmosphere packaging during refrigerated storage by Yang Lei, Yali Zhang, Yiqun Cheng, Jichao Huang, Ming Huang

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Effects of starter cultures on the metabolite profile, antioxidant activities, and anti-aging properties of tapuy lees by Edward Kevin B. Bragais, Paul Mark B. Medina

“…This research underscores the potential of tapuy lees as a functional food with antioxidant and anti-aging properties, suggesting its valuable role in promoting public health and preventing age-related diseases. …”
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Effects of Ubiquinol-10 on MicroRNA-146a Expression In Vitro and In Vivo by Constance Schmelzer, Mitsuaki Kitano, Gerald Rimbach, Petra Niklowitz, Thomas Menke, Kazunori Hosoe, Frank Döring

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Phenolic Contents and Antioxidant Activity of Extracts of Selected Fresh and Dried Herbal Materials by Mariola Kozłowska, Iwona Ścibisz, Jarosław Przybył, Małgorzata Ziarno, Anna Żbikowska, Ewa Majewska

“…Based on the present study results, the possibility of using the extracts obtained from both fresh and air-dried herbs as potential components for functional food formulation can be considered in the future.…”
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Dual-immunomodulatory effects on RAW264.7 macrophages and structural elucidation of a polysaccharide isolated from fermentation broth of Paecilomyces hepiali by Baoming Tian, Renjian Liu, Qi Li, Hanshan Xu, Ming Cai, Rongfa Guan, Peilong Sun, Kai Yang

“…This study reveals that the fermentation broth of PHP is also a valuable resource and PHP40-2 has the potential to be developed as a novel functional food.…”
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Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Associated with Myrciaria dubia in the Amazonia Region, Peru by Alexandra Jherina Pineda-Lázaro, Adela Vallejos-Tapullima, Angel David Hernández-Amasifuen, Santos Carballar-Hernández, Sixto Imán-Correa, Fernando Marcelo Carvajal-Vallejos, Orlando Ríos-Ramírez, Mike Anderson Corazon-Guivin

“…Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh (camu-camu) is a shrub native to the Amazon region that produces fruits with a high content of vitamin C and various bioactive compounds, making it a functional food with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. …”
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UPLC-MS metabolite profiling and antioxidant activity of Sanghuangporus sanghuang extract by Weike Wang, Na Lu, Cheng Jiang, Guanping Chen

“…This pharmaceutical/food resource mushroom may serve as a novel substitute functional food for health-conscious consumers, given its promising source of phenolics and flavonoids. …”
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Flavor release from traditional dry-cured pork during oral processing by Xing Tian, Zongjun Li, Ke Li, Zhongqin Wu, Rui Ren, Haodong Wang, Chaoqun Zeng

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Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Wine Produced from Blended Cactus Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) and Lantana camara (L. camara) Fruits by Zenebe Tadesse Tsegay, Kidu Mezgebe Gebremedhin

“…Utilizing cactus pear fruit by incorporating Lantana camara fruit for health-enhancing functional food development such as fruit wines could solve the current postharvest loss of both fruits and be a means of alternative beverage.…”
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Evaluation of engineering, physiochemical and nutritional properties of three different varieties of pomelo fruit by Simple Sharma, Barinderjit Singh, Yashi Srivastava

“…The assessment of physicochemical and nutritional properties provides knowledge of nutrients, essential minerals (boron, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorous, potassium, iron, copper, zinc), and quality of fruit, making it an expert functional food ingredient and can be utilized for various applications in food industries. …”
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Optimisation of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Total Phenolics and Flavonoids Content from <i>Centella asiatica</i> by Vimolpa Hiranpradith, Nantawan Therdthai, Aussama Soontrunnarudrungsri, Oumaporn Rungsuriyawiboon

“…This study offers valuable insights into the factors influencing UAE efficiency, sustainability, and scalability for recovering bioactive compounds, underscoring its potential as a sustainable method for developing functional food ingredients from CA.…”
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