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Comparative Study on Proximate, Phytochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Asystasia gangetica and Market Herbal Tea Eunice Ngozi Odoh, Maduabuchi Onyinye Lauretta., Theophilus Maduabuchukwu Ikegwu, Chioke Amaefuna Okolo, Joy Chinenye Mba, Clement Chinedum Ezegbe, Kolawole Oladimeji Olubusayo, James Ejikeme Obiegbuna American Journal of Food and Nutrition. 2022 10 (1). doi: 10.12691/ajfn-10-1-3 Keywords: comparative study, herbal tea, Asystasia gangetica herbal tea, market herbal tea, proximate composition, phytochemical composition and sensory evaluation Context: ...o 4.29%; 0.52 to 2.43 mg/100g for moisture, crude protein, crude fiber, fat, ash, carbohydrate, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, tannin s, steroids and hydrogen cyanide, respectively. Sensory evaluation results for A. gangetica and market herbal tea hot water extr... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Process-driven Valorization of Sonchus oleraceus Leaves: Optimization of Microwave-assisted Aqueous Extraction of Antioxidant Phytochemicals William Tchabo, Emmanuel Akdowa Panyoo, Spéro Ulrich Koba Edikou, Ibrahima Kaba, Mohamed Lamine Dabo, Durand Dah-Nouvlessounon, Joseph Dossou American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2026 14 (1). doi: 10.12691/ajfst-14-1-1 Keywords: Process optimization, Phenolic compounds, Antiradical activity, Leaf powder processing Context: ...cts of microwave power, extraction time, and particle size on total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), total tannin content (TTC), and antioxidant capacity assessed by DPPH and ABTS. Extraction was performed in water at a solid-to-liquid ratio of 1:2... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Microbial, Nutritional and Sensory Qualities of Baked Cooked and Steamed Cooked Lima Beans Elizabeth O. Farinde, Veronica A. Obatolu, Subuola B. Fasoyiro American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2017 5 (4). doi: 10.12691/ajfst-5-4-6 Keywords: baked lima beans, total viable count, antioxidant, proximate, anti-nutrients Context: ... BCLB (18.5 GAE/g, 104.5 mg/100g and 12.7 mg/100g) respectively compared to SCLB. SCLB was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in tannin , phytate and trypsin inhibitor compared to BCLB. BCLB samples were the most preferred in all the sensory attributes tested when compar... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Antibacterial and Antifungal Potentiality of Leaf Extract of Phyllanthus Fraternus Webster: An Ethnomedicinal Plant Kavit Mehta, Patel B. N, Jain B. K American Journal of Microbiological Research. 2014 2 (2). doi: 10.12691/ajmr-2-2-6 Keywords: alkaloid, bioactive, natural product Context: ...> (40 mm). Our preliminary phytochemical analysis of leaf extract using Methanol as solvent confirmed the presence of alkaloids, tannin , saponin, terpenoid and steroids. This indicates that antimicrobial activities may be due to presence of secondary metabolites. Hence,... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Effects of Different Processing Methods on the Iron, Zinc and Other Nutrients Content of Biofortified Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Marlyne-Josephine Mananga, Youmbi Nenkam Audrey Darline, Demasse Mawamba Adelaide, Youogo Marlène, Kouandjoua Ndjigoui Brice Didier, Kana Sop Marie Modestine American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2022 10 (4). doi: 10.12691/ajfst-10-4-3 Keywords: biofortification, Phaseolus vulgaris L., nutrients, cooking methods, iron Context: ...ans by reducing the antinutrient contents. Boiling with limestone was found to have the highest level of reduction effect on the tannin , oxalate, phytate and saponin. Biofortified bean cultivar could be used as food formulation material for infants and young children to... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Benefits and Effectiveness of Using Paullinia cupana: A Review Article Adele Salomão-Oliveira, Emerson Silva Lima, Helyde Albuquerque Marinho, Rosany Piccolotto Carvalho Journal of Food and Nutrition Research. 2018 6 (8). doi: 10.12691/jfnr-6-8-2 Keywords: Paullinia cupana, guaraná, sapindaceae, Amazônia Context: ...s due to its stimulating effect, along with other therapeutic properties. Its chemical components, methylxanthines and condensed tannin s, exhibiting a marked biological activity, may be found in commercially available powdered guarana brands at varying levels, possibly ... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Extracts of Alchornea Cordifolia (Schum Et Thonn Mull) Leaves on the in Vitro Growth of Ureolytic Germs Isolated from Urethral Samples At the Korhogo Rural Hospital Centre, North Côte d’Ivoire KONE Monon, TOURE Daouda, KOKORA Aya Philomene, KOFFI Kouadio Guy Roland, TOURE Abdoulaye, OUATTARA Karamoko, COULIBALY Adama American Journal of Microbiological Research. 2025 13 (2). doi: 10.12691/ajmr-13-2-2 Keywords: urinary diseases, Alchornea cordifolia, antibacterial, phytochemistry Context: ...eading on Mueller Hinton agar. The results showed that the extracts were rich in sterols, polyterpenes, polyphenols, flavonoids, tannin s, alkaloids and saponins, and possessed interesting antibacterial activity. All strains were sensitive to extremely sensitive to A.... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Phytochemical Content and Antioxidant Activity of Five Grain Amaranth Species Pamela E. Akin-Idowu, Olufemi T. Ademoyegun, Yemisi O. Olagunju, Ayodeji O. Aduloju, Usifo G. Adebo American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2017 5 (6). doi: 10.12691/ajfst-5-6-5 Keywords: amaranth total polyphenol, amaranth extracts reducing power, amaranth, DPPH, ABTS Context: ...als. The phytochemical and antioxidant activity of five grain amaranth species were evaluated using standard procedures. Highest tannin content (0.14 g/100g) and Fe chelating (66.72%) capacity was recorded in Amaranthus caudatus. Amaranthus cruentus had th... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Investigating the Protective Roles of Mulberry (Morus alba L.) Leaves in Alleviating Benzo[a]pyrene-Induced Liver Damage in Rats Yousif A. Elhassaneen, Sobhi I. Hassab El-Nabi, Nazeha A. Khalil, Sara A. Abd ElMaksoud American Journal of Public Health Research. 2025 13 (3). doi: 10.12691/ajphr-13-3-3 Keywords: Chemical composition, bioactive compounds, liver functions, CYP450, serum lipid profile, glutathione Context: ...fiber, dietary fiber, carbohydrates, and non-nutrient antioxidants, such as phenolics, carotenoids, flavonoids, polysaccharides, tannin s, and kampferol. It also demonstrated strong antioxidant activity, with values of 63.72%, 80.04%, and 82.66% in aqueous, methanol, and... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)

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Nutritional Quality, Phenolic Compound Content and Radical Scavenging Potential of Artocarpus altilis of Benin Cokou P. Agbangnan Dossa, Fifa. T. D. Bothon, Rose E. Kanfon, Seinde E. Medoatinsa, Gertrude Bahou, Valentin D. Wotto, Dominique. C. K. Sohounhloue American Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2018 6 (4). doi: 10.12691/ajfst-6-4-9 Keywords: artocarpus altilis, nutrients, phenolic compounds, radical scavenging, porridge Context: ...0.16 mg CE/g DM) and better antiradical activity (IC50 = 0.16 g/mL) compared to other extracts. The highest content of condensed tannin s (24.30 mg CE/g DM) was observed in the aqueous extract. The porridge most appreciated by the tasting panel is the one prepared with 1... Abstract Full Text (PDF) [Epub] Full Text (HTML)