Carotenoids and total phenolic contents in plant foods commonly consumed in Korea
| Autor: | Sun Yoon, Guangwen Tang, Gun-Ae Yoon, Yoon-Suk Cho, Jeffrey B. Blumberg, C-Y. Oliver Chen, Robert M. Russell, Kyung-Jin Yeum, Yang Cha Lee-Kim |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
| Předmět: |
chemistry.chemical_classification
Biological pigment Food intake Reduced risk Nutrition and Dietetics business.industry fungi Phytochemicals carotenoids food and beverages Review Article Biology Health benefits Micronutrient Plant foods Biotechnology Phytochemical chemistry total phenolics Food science business plant foods in Korea Carotenoid Food Science |
| Zdroj: | Nutrition Research and Practice |
| ISSN: | 2005-6168 1976-1457 |
| Popis: | Phytochemicals are reported to provide various biological functions leading to the promotion of health as well as the reduced risk of chronic diseases. Fat-soluble plant pigments, carotenoids, are extensively studied micronutrient phytochemicals for their potential health benefits. It is noteworthy that specific carotenoids may be responsible for different protective effects against certain diseases. In addition, each carotenoid can be obtained from different types of plant foods. Considering the fact that the phytochemical content in foods can vary according to, but not limited to, the varieties and culture conditions, it is important to establish a database of phytochemicals in locally produced plant foods. Currently, information on individual carotenoid content in plant foods commonly consumed in Korea is lacking. As the first step to support the production and consumption of sustainable local plant foods, carotenoids and total phenolic contents of plant foods commonly consumed in Korea are presented and their potential biological functions are discussed in this review. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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