Molecular Effects of Bioactive Compounds from Semi‐Desert Plants and Their Uses as Potential Ingredient in Food Products

Palomo‐Ligas, Lissethe; Nery‐Flores, Sendar Daniel; García-Ortiz, Jesús David; Pérez-Juárez, Claudia Mariana; Flores‐Gallegos, Adriana C.; Rodríguez‐Herrera, Raúl; Cruz‐Requena, Marisol

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“…Alcoholic preparations to which bioactive properties are attributed have been part of traditions and cultural identity for centuries, although their functional principles (antioxidant, relaxant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anticancer, neuroactive) and the characterization of the organisms used in their preparation, for the most part, remain to be explored. In this sense, traditional alcoholic drinks which are fortified with plants, animals, and fungi—usually used as part of the culinary, medical, and cultural repertoire—provide benefits to the consumer which, in many cases, has limited the use of these organisms to commercial attraction, that is, a marketing strategy ( 2 ). Although for the most of these alcoholic drinks, no clinical evidence has demonstrated such bioactive benefits, their consumption has been kept through the time.…”

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Article biodiversity inside bottles: animals, fungi, and plants in traditional alcoholic drinks

Juárez-Aragón,

Moreno-Ramírez,

Torres-Acosta

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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The use of animals, fungi, and plants as a source of bioactive compounds has been widely practiced in diverse cultures throughout the world, particularly in alcoholic drinks. The nature of the biological material, method of preparation and alcohol concentration play a predominant role in the extraction of bioactive compounds and the achievement of desired results. However, certain aspects must be considered to guarantee the innocuity of these drinks and reduce the risk of intoxication, infections and allergic reactions, aspects which are sometimes overlooked. In addition, the implications of using threatened or protected species must be considered to reduce the negative impact on their populations. The authors recommend the establishment of production systems which guarantee products with adequate quality controls and ensure the benefits to the consumer.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%