The Renaissance of Plant Mucilage in Health Promotion and Industrial Applications: A Review
Plant mucilage is a renewable and cost-effective source of plant-based compounds that are biologically active, biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly. Until recently, plant mucilage has been of interest mostly for technological purposes. This review examined both its tr...
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| author | Katarzyna Dybka-Stępień Anna Otlewska Patrycja Góźdź Małgorzata Piotrowska |
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| description | Plant mucilage is a renewable and cost-effective source of plant-based compounds that are biologically active, biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly. Until recently, plant mucilage has been of interest mostly for technological purposes. This review examined both its traditional uses and potential modern applications in a new generation of health-promoting foods, as well as in cosmetics and biomaterials. We explored the nutritional, phytochemical, and pharmacological richness of plant mucilage, with a particular focus on its biological activity. We also highlighted areas where more research is needed in order to understand the full commercial potential of plant mucilage. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c53bfbabf434478c90b21110315bcedf2023-11-22T19:27:14ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432021-09-011310335410.3390/nu13103354The Renaissance of Plant Mucilage in Health Promotion and Industrial Applications: A ReviewKatarzyna Dybka-Stępień0Anna Otlewska1Patrycja Góźdź2Małgorzata Piotrowska3Institute of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 171/173, 90-530 Lodz, PolandInstitute of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 171/173, 90-530 Lodz, PolandInstitute of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 171/173, 90-530 Lodz, PolandInstitute of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 171/173, 90-530 Lodz, PolandPlant mucilage is a renewable and cost-effective source of plant-based compounds that are biologically active, biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly. Until recently, plant mucilage has been of interest mostly for technological purposes. This review examined both its traditional uses and potential modern applications in a new generation of health-promoting foods, as well as in cosmetics and biomaterials. We explored the nutritional, phytochemical, and pharmacological richness of plant mucilage, with a particular focus on its biological activity. We also highlighted areas where more research is needed in order to understand the full commercial potential of plant mucilage.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/10/3354plant mucilagehydrocolloidsdietary fibernutraceuticalshealth-promoting propertiesfood additives |
| spellingShingle | Katarzyna Dybka-Stępień Anna Otlewska Patrycja Góźdź Małgorzata Piotrowska The Renaissance of Plant Mucilage in Health Promotion and Industrial Applications: A Review Nutrients plant mucilage hydrocolloids dietary fiber nutraceuticals health-promoting properties food additives |
| title | The Renaissance of Plant Mucilage in Health Promotion and Industrial Applications: A Review |
| title_full | The Renaissance of Plant Mucilage in Health Promotion and Industrial Applications: A Review |
| title_fullStr | The Renaissance of Plant Mucilage in Health Promotion and Industrial Applications: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Renaissance of Plant Mucilage in Health Promotion and Industrial Applications: A Review |
| title_short | The Renaissance of Plant Mucilage in Health Promotion and Industrial Applications: A Review |
| title_sort | renaissance of plant mucilage in health promotion and industrial applications a review |
| topic | plant mucilage hydrocolloids dietary fiber nutraceuticals health-promoting properties food additives |
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