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Optimization of an Enzyme-Assisted Extraction Method for the Anthocyanins Prese...
Alavarsa-Cascales, Diego; Aliaño-González, M.J.; Palma, Miguel; Barbero, Gerardo F.; Carrera, CeferinoSeveral investigations have proven the presence of anthocyanins in different parts of acai plants. These compounds are responsible for the notable therapeutic properties of acai such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and anticonvulsant. We have therefore optimized an enzyme-assisted extraction method for the anthocyanins found in acai, to be subsequently applied in many fields such a...
Ultrasound-assisted extraction of betalains from opuntia fruit pulp of differen...
Vázquez-Espinosa, Mercedes; González-de-Peredo, Ana V.; Carrera, Ceferino; Palma, Miguel; Barbero, Gerardo F.; Aliaño-González, M.J.Betalains are water-soluble pigments that have exhibited important pharmacological properties such as antioxidant, anticancer, antilipidemic and antimicrobial activity. These compounds have been isolated in numerous purple plants or fruits, as is the case of the wild species under the Opuntia genus. The fruits of these species are often disregarded because of their small size as well as the frequent presence of...