Therapeutic Application of Betalains: A Review
Elaheh Madadi,Sahand Mazloum-Ravasan,Jae Sik Yu,Ji Won Ha,Hamed Hamishehkar,Ki Hyun Kim +5 more
- Vol. 9, Iss: 9, pp 1219
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Findings show that betalain colorants may be a promising alternative to the synthetic dyes currently used as food additives.Abstract:
Anthocyanins, betalains, riboflavin, carotenoids, chlorophylls and caramel are the basic natural food colorants used in modern food manufacture. Betalains, which are composed of red–violet betacyanin and yellow betaxanthins, are water-soluble pigments that color flowers and fruits. Betalains are pigments primarily produced by plants of the order Caryophyllales. Because of their anti-inflammatory, cognitive impairment, anticancer and anti-hepatitis properties, betalains are useful as pharmaceutical agents and dietary supplements. Betalains also exhibit antimicrobial and antimalarial effects, and as an example, betalain-rich Amaranthus spinosus displays prominent antimalarial activity. Studies also confirmed the antidiabetic effect of betalains, which reduced glycemia by 40% without causing weight loss or liver impairment. These findings show that betalain colorants may be a promising alternative to the synthetic dyes currently used as food additives.read more
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