Proteins and polyphenols are important components in barley malt. During the roasting process of barley malt, proteins and polyphenols interact and influence each other, ultimately altering the nutritional profile and functional properties of barley...
Metabolic illnesses such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and hyperuricemia are becoming more common, driving intensified research into nutritional interventions through targeted dietary modifications as a primary preventive strategy. The apparent fluctua...
Modifying proteins through grafting with polyphenols has received much attention recently due to its immense application potential. This stems from the formation of protein-polyphenol complexes, altering the structural and functional properties of th...
Hizikia fusiforme has a long history of consumption and medicinal use in China. It has been found that natural plants containing polyphenol–polysaccharide complexes have better activity compared with polyphenols and polysaccharides. Therefore,...
Interactions between food components have a positive impact in the field of food science. In this study, the effects of tea polyphenol on the structural and physicochemical properties of Chinese yam starch using autoclave-assisted pullulanase treatme...
In this study, a quantitative method based on fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-labelled Hizikia fusiforme polyphenol–polysaccharide complex (HPC) and its purified fractions (PC1, PC4) was used, and its pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution...
This study aims to enhance gelatin film performance in the food industry by incorporating polyphenol–titanium complexes (PTCs) as crosslinkers. PTCs introduce multiple linkages with gelatin, including coordination and hydrogen bonds, resulting...
Cognitive function is a key aspect of healthy aging. Inflammation associated with normal aging, also called inflammaging is a primary risk factor for cognitive decline. A diet high in fruits and vegetable and lower in calories, particularly a Mediter...
This research explores the health-promoting properties of the pectin–polyphenol complex extracted from alperujo, a by-product of olive oil production. This study investigates the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of the extracts, re...
Adhesive hydrogels have been utilized as tissue sealants, hemostatic agents, and wound dressings, with the aim of replacing conventional sutures. To prevent immune response and serious inflammation from those hydrogels after sealing, natural biocompa...
In this paper, complexes of soluble dietary fiber (SDF) and polyphenols (PPs) isolated from lotus roots were prepared (SDF-PPs), as well as physical mixtures (SDF&PPs), which were given to high-fat-diet (HFD)-fed mice. The results demonstrated th...
In recent years, the massive influx of pelagic Sargassum spp. has generated great interest in the scientific community, highlighting the urgency of addressing the physiology and biochemical composition of these species. Until now, the presence of lig...
Cocoa pod husk (CPH) has the potential to be utilized for polyphenol extraction to be used in functional food formulations and pharmaceutical formulations due to its health benefits. However, polyphenols are sensitive to environmental factors that re...
Honey is composed of macromolecules arranged into multicomponent colloidal particles dispersed in a supersaturated sugar solution. The core part of colloidal particles in honey is made up of high-molecular weight protein-polyphenol complexes. We desi...
Polyphenols (PP) are linked to health benefits (e.g., prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease and obesity), which are mainly attributed to their antioxidant activity. During digestion, PP are oxidised to a significant degree reducing their bio-f...
This study examines the impact of metal coordination on the antioxidant and pro-oxidant properties of 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (3,4-DHBA) and caffeic acid (CA). Their Na(I), K(I) salts and Cr(III) complexes were evaluated in vitro using radical scav...
Understanding how plant proteins interact with polyphenols under different pH conditions is key to unlocking the full functional potential of natural ingredients in food systems. This study investigates the pH-dependent binding mechanisms and structu...
Herein, structural and biological studies of a complex biopolymer (polyphenolic glycoconjugate) isolated from the flowering parts of Agrimonia eupatoria L. (AE) are presented. Spectroscopic analyses (UV–Vis and 1H NMR) of the aglycone component...
Nowadays, medium chain triglycerides (MCT) with special health benefits have been increasingly applied for fortifying food products. Therefore, the present work aimed to investigate the effects of MCT on traditional tea polyphenols-fortified cooked r...
Previously, we have revealed that prolonged administration of a polyphenol-rich 0.1% extract from the berries of Aronia melanocarpa L. (chokeberries) alone and under chronic exposure to cadmium influences the body status of zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu)....
This review article summarizes the recent progress in dental applications of natural products. Catechin gel showed selective antimicrobial activity, whereas the alkaline extract of various plant species rich in lignin carbohydrate complex (LCC) showe...
Seaweeds are an underexploited and potentially sustainable crop which offer a rich source of bioactive compounds, including novel complex polysaccharides, polyphenols, fatty acids, and carotenoids. The purported efficacies of these phytochemicals hav...
Proteins have been extensively studied for their outstanding functional properties, while polyphenols have been shown to possess biological activities such as antioxidant properties. There is increasing clarity about the enhanced functional propertie...
The crucial role of dyslipidaemia, especially hypercholesterolemia, in the development of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular diseases has been extensively documented in genetic, pathologic, observational and intervention studies. The European gui...
The objective of this study was to investigate the use of citrus fiber as a carrier of blackberry juice polyphenols. For that purpose, freeze-dried complexes with blackberry juice and different amounts of citrus fiber (1%, 2% and 4%) were prepared. C...
Allergies towards gluten and legumes (such as, soybean, peanut, and faba bean) are a global issue and, occasionally, can be fatal. At the same time, an increasing number of households are shifting to plant protein ingredients from these sources, whic...
The present work proposed a novel approach for transferring high-risk heavy metals tometal complexes via green chemistry remediation. The method of remediation of heavy metals developed in the present work is a great challenge for global environmenta...
The effect of chlorogenic acid (CA) on the dielectric response of lotus seed starch (LS) after microwave treatment, the behavior and digestive characteristics of the resulting starch/chlorogenic acid complex (LS-CA) at different degrees of gelatiniza...
Rice bran protein (RBP) is an important plant protein, but its functional properties are reduced due to the presence of disulfide bonds in the structure. Polyphenol modification is an effective strategy to improve protein functional properties. Howev...
Grape canes represent a valuable source of numerous polyphenols with antioxidant properties, whose compositions vary depending on the genotype and environmental factors. Antioxidant activities of pure molecules are often reported without considering...
The present article reviews the research progress of three major polyphenols (tannins, flavonoids and lignin carbohydrate complexes), chromone (backbone structure of flavonoids) and herbal extracts. Chemical modified chromone derivatives showed highl...
Understanding the nuanced interplay between plant polyphenols and starch could have significant implications. For example, it could lead to the development of tailor-made starches for specific applications, from bakinag and brewing to pharmaceuticals...
The roots of Melastoma malabathricum subsp. normale (D. Don) Karst. Mey have been used in traditional ethnic medicine systems in China to treat inflammation-triggered ailments, such as trauma, toothache, and fever. Therefore, the aim of this study is...
Polyphenolic compounds are considered one as the most important plant-originated species with antioxidant properties. This paper focuses on exploring the structure and antiradical properties of supramolecular complexes derived from the selected polyp...
Polyphenols have gained increasing attention for their therapeutic potential, particularly in conditions like cancer, due to their established antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Recent research highlights their ability to bind to transitio...
Polyphenols are inversely associated with the incidence of chronic diseases, but therapeutic use is limited by poor stability and bioaccessibility. Encapsulation has been shown to overcome some of these limitations. A selection of polyphenols (catech...
During the storage and processing of mung beans, proteins and polyphenols are highly susceptible to interactions with each other. Using globulin extracted from mung beans as the raw material, the study combined it with ferulic acid (FA; phenolic acid...
Previous studies have shown that interaction between polyphenols and proteins can benefit health, but the mechanism of its antidiabetic effect has not been thoroughly elucidated. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impact of the metallothi...
To investigate the impact of tea polyphenols on the thermodynamic properties, gelatinization properties, rheological properties, and digestion characteristics of starch after ball milling, canna starch and tea polyphenols were mixed at a 10:1 ratio (...
Addressing the challenge of blood glucose fluctuations triggered by the ingestion of pea starch, we have adopted an eco-friendly strategy utilizing microwave irradiation to synthesize the novel pea starch–tea polyphenol complexes. These complex...
Seven extraction methods, including hot water extraction (HWE), pressurized water extraction (PWE), ultrasound-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction, high-speed shearing homogenization extraction...
Hair dyeing has become a prevalent lifestyle trend, especially within the fashion industry. However, it possesses disadvantages, such as containing carcinogenic and toxic materials. In this study, we developed a biocompatible hair-dyeing technology u...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the three most commonly diagnosed malignancies worldwide and remains a major public health challenge, emphasizing the need for effective preventive strategies. Considering the current chemotherapy limitations of key a...
The present study aimed to explore the impacts of in vitro simulated saliva-gastrointestinal digestion on physicochemical and biological properties of the polyphenolic-protein-polysaccharide ternary complex (PPP) extracted from Hovenia dulcis. The re...
Bacterial infections are a prevalent complication after primary viral respiratory infections and are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Antibiotics are widely used against bacterial respiratory pathogens; however, the rise in antibiotic-re...
The aim of this research was to investigate the interaction of phenols and pectic polysaccharides during the olive oil extraction process. For this, pectin was extracted from fresh olive fruits and compared to the pectin isolated from the paste resul...
Antioxidant packaging is an effective method to protect oxygen-sensitive food from oxidation. In order to concurrently obtain a storage stability and excellent oxygen scavenging of antioxidant film for the high moisture food, a moisture activating ox...
In this study, we developed a hair-coating polyphenol complex (PPC) that showed ultraviolet (UV) protection properties, antistatic features, and the capability to enhance the mechanical strength of damaged hair. PPCs prepared with different ratios of...
Wild fruits are distributed worldwide, but are consumed mainly in developing countries, where they are an important part of the diet. Still, in many other countries, they are consumed only locally. Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa L.) is an underutilized s...
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are ideal for meeting the global demand for sustainable energy in energy harvesting and wearable electronics. While biomaterials like polysaccharides are well studied in TENGs, the potential of polyphenols and the...
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