Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng): From nutritional value to food processing technology
Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng.) fruit, which originates from Southeast Asia, is widely recognized for its rich nutritional profile and its traditional medicinal applications. The fruit's commercialization in functional food products is driven by its potent antioxidant, antibacterial, an...
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| author | Siti Alyani, Mat El Enshasy, Hesham Ali Nadirah, Abd Rahim Chong, Xin Nih Vadiveloo, Sajetra Devi Harisun, Ya’akob Dailin, Daniel Joe Chew, Dennis Sing Teong Nor Hasmaliana, Abdul Manas |
| author_facet | Siti Alyani, Mat El Enshasy, Hesham Ali Nadirah, Abd Rahim Chong, Xin Nih Vadiveloo, Sajetra Devi Harisun, Ya’akob Dailin, Daniel Joe Chew, Dennis Sing Teong Nor Hasmaliana, Abdul Manas |
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| description | Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng.) fruit, which originates from Southeast Asia, is widely recognized for its rich nutritional profile and its traditional medicinal applications. The fruit's commercialization in functional food products is driven by its potent antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, neurotropic, and immunomodulatory properties. Additionally, gac fruit is not widely consumed commercially as food, making it less competitive in the food market. However, processing can compromise these benefits due to the degradation of active compounds under harsh conditions. This review explores the nutrient composition and functional properties of gac fruit, evaluates common processing techniques, and highlights strategies for nutrient preservation during processing. Emphasizing the importance of continued research, innovative processing, and sustainable practices, the article underscores the potential of gac fruit to significantly impact global health and wellness. Effective preservation strategies are crucial not only for enhancing consumer health but also for bolstering the economic viability of gac fruit in the global market. |
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| spelling | UMPir429472024-11-20T03:25:54Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42947/ Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng): From nutritional value to food processing technology Siti Alyani, Mat El Enshasy, Hesham Ali Nadirah, Abd Rahim Chong, Xin Nih Vadiveloo, Sajetra Devi Harisun, Ya’akob Dailin, Daniel Joe Chew, Dennis Sing Teong Nor Hasmaliana, Abdul Manas Q Science (General) TP Chemical technology Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng.) fruit, which originates from Southeast Asia, is widely recognized for its rich nutritional profile and its traditional medicinal applications. The fruit's commercialization in functional food products is driven by its potent antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, neurotropic, and immunomodulatory properties. Additionally, gac fruit is not widely consumed commercially as food, making it less competitive in the food market. However, processing can compromise these benefits due to the degradation of active compounds under harsh conditions. This review explores the nutrient composition and functional properties of gac fruit, evaluates common processing techniques, and highlights strategies for nutrient preservation during processing. Emphasizing the importance of continued research, innovative processing, and sustainable practices, the article underscores the potential of gac fruit to significantly impact global health and wellness. Effective preservation strategies are crucial not only for enhancing consumer health but also for bolstering the economic viability of gac fruit in the global market. Elsevier Ltd 2024-11-19 Article PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42947/1/Gac%20fruit_Momordica%20cochinchinensis%20Spreng_.pdf Siti Alyani, Mat and El Enshasy, Hesham Ali and Nadirah, Abd Rahim and Chong, Xin Nih and Vadiveloo, Sajetra Devi and Harisun, Ya’akob and Dailin, Daniel Joe and Chew, Dennis Sing Teong and Nor Hasmaliana, Abdul Manas (2024) Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng): From nutritional value to food processing technology. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology (103444). pp. 1-42. ISSN 1878-8181. (In Press / Online First) (In Press / Online First) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103444 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2024.103444 |
| spellingShingle | Q Science (General) TP Chemical technology Siti Alyani, Mat El Enshasy, Hesham Ali Nadirah, Abd Rahim Chong, Xin Nih Vadiveloo, Sajetra Devi Harisun, Ya’akob Dailin, Daniel Joe Chew, Dennis Sing Teong Nor Hasmaliana, Abdul Manas Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng): From nutritional value to food processing technology |
| title | Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng): From nutritional value to food processing technology |
| title_full | Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng): From nutritional value to food processing technology |
| title_fullStr | Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng): From nutritional value to food processing technology |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng): From nutritional value to food processing technology |
| title_short | Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng): From nutritional value to food processing technology |
| title_sort | gac fruit momordica cochinchinensis spreng from nutritional value to food processing technology |
| topic | Q Science (General) TP Chemical technology |
| url | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42947/1/Gac%20fruit_Momordica%20cochinchinensis%20Spreng_.pdf |
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