Background and Aims: Beetroot, papaya and pineapple constitute important natural ingredients in producing functional foods due to the presence of bioactive and antioxidant compounds. Therefore, this study aimed to formulate and evaluate the physicochemical composition and antioxi...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i4779
N. P. G. D. Navoda, M. D. W. Samaranayake, S. L. Liyanage, H. M. T. Herath & J. M. J. K. Jayasinghe·Asian Food Science Journal·2021
Objective: To develop vacuum dried (VD) Ambarella fruit powder and Ambarella fruit incorporated soup mix from large and miniature Ambarella and investigation of antioxidants and anti-diabetic properties. Methods: Ethanolic extracts of two Ambarella varieties were analyzed for ant...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130381
L. L. P. S. Lokuge, H. M. T. Herath, M. D. W. Samaranayake, S. L. Liyanage, R. H. M. K. Ratnayake & W. K. S. M. Abeysekera·Asian Food Science Journal·2020
Legumes are important crop species belonging to the family Fabaceae and constitute a significant part in the diet of Sri Lankans, as a meat substitute. The present study evaluated antioxidants and their activity in locally grown legume varieties for potential utilization as healt...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i430197
Objective: Crude extracts were prepared from aerial parts of Euphorbia hirta Linn. in four solvents i.e. water, acetone, ethanol and petroleum ether. Extracts were investigated for their phytochemical, antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Methods: Plant extracts were prepare...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/34446
Aims: There is an escalating requirement for the development of novel drugs for the treatment of zoonotic diseases. Herbal plants have always been the best source of therapeutic agents. Study Design: Biological activities of medicinal plants. Place and Duration of Study: Microbia...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24654