Chilli Oleoresin: A Review of Phytochemistry, Green Extraction Technologies, Biological Activities and Industrial Applications

Progress in extraction, purification, chemical structure, bioactivities, and food preservation applications of polysaccharides from Portulaca oleracea L.

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Portulaca oleracea L. is a classic medicinal-edible herb with longstanding traditional use in treating inflammatory disorders, dysentery, skin infections, and metabolic conditions such as diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Polysaccharides (POPs) are among its major bioactive macromolecules and...

The Versatility of Pomegranate: From Phytochemical Diversity to Antimicrobial and Translational Applications

Pomegranate is increasingly being recognized as a versatile source of bioactive compounds with antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and microbiota-modulating potential. Beyond the edible arils and juice, peel, seeds, leaves, flowers, and other agro-industrial by-products are rich in ellagitannins, particularl...

Unlocking the Potential of Rosmarinus officinalis L.: Modern and Sustainable Strategies for the Extraction of Bioactive Metabolites for Cosmetic and Functional Food Applications

The food and cosmetics industries are showing increasing scientific interest in plant-based bioactive compounds, positioning rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) as a high-value source of phytochemicals with antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This review analyzes the principa...

Green Extraction of Rosmarinic Acid: Enhancing Bioactivity and Therapeutic Potential

Curcuminoids from Turmeric: A Therapeutic Functional Food

Curcuminoids are polyphenolic compounds responsible for the characteristic yellow color and diverse biological activities of turmeric (Curcuma longa). Curcumin, the principal bioactive component, has demonstrated promising therapeutic potential against several chronic non-communicable diseases, including diabetes,...

Sechium edule: Phytochemistry, Biological Activities, Potential Health Effects, Food-Industry Applications, and Future Perspectives

Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw. (chayote), a neglected and underutilized Cucurbitaceae crop widely cultivated across tropical and subtropical regions, has drawn growing interest as a source of health-promoting food components. This review critically synthesizes studies published between 2000 and 2026 on its botanical feature...