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Exploring Nanoformulations of Pomegranate as Promising Nutraceuticals
Published in Bhupinder Singh, Minna Hakkarainen, Kamalinder K. Singh, NanoNutraceuticals, 2019
Surbhi Dhawan, Sanju Nanda, Supriya Verma, Pradip Nirbhavane, Bhupinder Singh
Considered to be a by-product of the food industry, pomegranate seeds account for about 20% (w/w) of the whole fruit, depending on the cultivator. Recent studies have proved that pomegranate seeds could potentially be a good source of nutrients and antioxidants, along with the presence of bioactive compounds, particularly polyphenols. There is a significant level of phenolic content in pomegranate seeds, in addition to sugars, vitamins, polysaccharides, polyphenols, and minerals. Though the overall lipid content is low, the lipid composition of pomegranate seeds is attracting increased attention, being rich in PUFA. Generally, consumers are conscious of saturated/unsaturated fatty acids ratio in the diet due to their beneficial biological effects and are notably interested in essential fatty acids, with emphasis on the health potential of unsaturated fatty acids. Conjugated linolenic acid is a collective term for the positional and geometric isomers of octadecatrienoic fatty acid. Natural seed oils of certain plants include conjugated trienoic fatty acids that are isomers of α-linolenic acid (9c12c15c-18:3), while PSO primarily contains punicic acid (9c11t13c-18:3). The molecular structures of punicic acid and α-linolenic acid are shown in Figure 14.2.
Innovation and Challenges in the Development of Functional and Medicinal Beverages
Published in Debarshi Kar Mahapatra, Cristóbal Noé Aguilar, A. K. Haghi, Natural Products Pharmacology and Phytochemicals for Health Care, 2021
Dayang Norulfairuz Abang Zaidel, Ida Idayu Muhamad, Zanariah Hashim, Yanti Maslina Mohd Jusoh, Eraricar Salleh
Another example of superfruit is pomegranate. Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is one of the oldest edible fruits and are usually consumed fresh as a whole fruit or transformed into juice, jellies, and coloring agents [74]. It contains important sources of antioxidants such as anthocyanin and the 3-glucosides and 3,5-diglucosides of delphinidin, cyanidin, and pelargonidin. Studies have shown that nutrients from the pomegranate possess antioxidant and antitumor activity, and can help to protect the body from ailments like heart problems, diabetes and osteoarthritis [63, 74, 185].
The detoxification of cadmium in Japanese quail by pomegranate peel powder
Published in International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 2023
Maryam Karimi-Dehkordi, Morteza Molavi Pordanjani, Majid Gholami-Ahangaran, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
Disturbance of the oxidant-antioxidant balance towards oxidant compounds (production of free radicals) so that if it exceeds the capacity of antioxidant activity, it leads to oxidative damage, and various organs are damaged (Flora et al. 2012). Cd is a widespread element that results from human activities and can penetrate the body of organisms and cause negative health effects. An important effect of Cd, in vitro and in vivo, is the production of free radicals in cells, (Méndez-Armenta and Rios 2007) followed by oxidative stress (El-Refaiy and Eissa 2012). Previous studies showed that the use of phenolic compounds in the diet of aquatic animals could significantly reduce the harmful effects of heavy metals (Rahbarian et al. 2022). Different components of pomegranate, including skin, seeds, flowers, and juice, contain useful compounds with antimicrobial, anti-cancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties (Flora et al. 2012). PP contains protein, carbohydrates, and vitamin C, and the extract of its different parts is also rich in phenolic compounds. The highest amount of phenolic compounds has been observed in pomegranate skin, so its amount in the skin of this fruit is estimated to be about 10 times that of pomegranate juice (Bogomolets 1985).
Effects of Intermittent Ozone Treatment on Postharvest Quality and Storage Life of Pomegranate
Published in Ozone: Science & Engineering, 2021
The pomegranate (Punica granatun L.), grown in tropical and subtropical climate, is one of the oldest edible fruit originated from Turkey (Koyuncu et al. 2019). The cultivation of pomegranate has continued for thousands of years in the Middle East, South Asia, Anatolia and some Mediterranean countries (Selcuk and Erkan 2015). In recent years, the fruit of pomegranate have an increasing popularity because of their nutritional and pharmaceutical characteristics (Barman, Asrey, and Pal 2011). Researches related to functional produce have increased because of increasing awareness on functional and healthy foods in the world. Pomegranate, containing high amount of antioxidant compounds and vitamin C, is considered as a functional food. (Koyuncu et al. 2019; Varasteh et al. 2012). Today, the pomegranate production of Turkey is 560,000 tons (TUIK 2020), and shows an increasing tendency due to its economic value.
A critical review on the separation of heavy metal(loid)s from the contaminated water using various agricultural wastes
Published in International Journal of Phytoremediation, 2023
Fazila Younas, Sadia Younas, Irshad Bibi, Zia Ur Rahman Farooqi, Muhammad Ashir Hameed, Waqas Mohy-Ud-Din, Muhammad Tahir Shehzad, Muhammad Mahroz Hussain, Qamar Shakil, Muhammad Shahid, Nabeel Khan Niazi
Pomegranate is the most popular fruit around the world because of its pleasant flavor, numerous medicinal characteristics, and high nutritional quality. Pomegranate fruits are consumed fresh in large quantities in the form of juice, jam, and wine. Its peels are a byproduct of the food industry and makeup 5–15% of their total weight. Peel of pomegranate consists of a variety of ingredients, including polyphenols, ellagitannins, gallic acid, and ellagic acid. Pomegranate peel residues may be used as inexpensive and renewable bio-sorbents.