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Constituent Characteristics and Functional Properties of Passion Fruit Seed Extract
| Content Provider | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Author | Kawakami, Shinpei Morinaga, Makoto Tsukamoto-Sen, Sakuka Mori, Sadao Matsui, Yuko Kawama, Toshihiro |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | The genus Passiflora L. is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. The major species, Passiflora edulis Sims, is known as ‘passion fruit’ and is widely used in processed foods as well as eaten raw. P. edulis fruits are eaten for their pulp together with the seeds; however, the seeds are often discarded when used in processed foods. P. edulis seeds contain a variety of nutrients and functional components, and their industrial use is desirable from the perspective of waste reduction. Previous studies have analyzed the constituents of P. edulis and their physiological functions. P. edulis seeds contain various types of polyphenols, especially those rich in stilbenes (e.g., piceatannol). P. edulis seed extracts and isolated compounds from seeds have been reported to exhibit various physiological functions, such as antioxidant effects, improvement of skin condition, fat-burning promotion effects, and hypoglycemic effects. This review summarizes the nutritional characteristics, polyphenol content, and physiological functions of P. edulis seeds. |
| Starting Page | 38 |
| e-ISSN | 20751729 |
| DOI | 10.3390/life12010038 |
| Journal | Life |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 12 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-12-27 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Life Passiflora Edulis Seed Passion Fruit Polyphenol Stilbenes Piceatannol Antioxidant |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
