Bioactive Compounds of <i>Opuntia</i> spp. Acid Fruits: Micro and Nano-Emulsified Extracts and Applications in Nutraceutical Foods
The acid fruit of the "xoconostle" cactus belongs to the genus <i>Opuntia</i> family of cacti. It is used as a functional food for its bioactive compounds. Several studies reported that xoconostle fruits have a high amount of ascorbic acid, betalains, phenols, tannins, and flav...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/21/6429 |