Salehi, B, Hernández-Álvarez, AJ orcid.org/0000-0003-4154-8630, Contreras, MDM et al. (9 more authors) (2018) Potential Phytopharmacy and Food Applications of Capsicum spp.: A Comprehensive Review. Natural Product Communications, 13 (11). pp. 1543-1556. ISSN 1934-578X
Abstract
Capsicum genus (Solanaceae) is native to the Americas. Today, it is an important agricultural crop cultivated around the world, not only due to its economic importance, but also for the nutritional value of the fruits. Among their phytochemical constituents, capsaicinoids are characteristic and responsible of the pungency of sharp-tasting cultivars. Moreover, Capsicum and capsaicinoids (mainly, capsaicin) have been largely studied because of their health benefits. Thus, this study reviews the scientific knowledge about Capsicum spp. and their phytochemicals against cancer, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, pain, and metabolic syndrome, as well as their antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. These bioactivities can be the basis of the formulation of functional ingredients and natural preservatives containing Capsicum extracts or isolated compounds.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | This article is protected by copyright. Salehi, B, Hernández-Álvarez, AJ , Contreras, MDM et al. (2018) Potential Phytopharmacy and Food Applications of Capsicum spp.: A Comprehensive Review. Natural Product Communications, 13 (11). pp. 1543-1556. ISSN 1934-578X Reproduced by permission of Natural Product Communications. Any unauthorized reproduction, transmission or storage may result in either civil or criminal liability. https://doi.org/10.1177/1934578X1801301133 |
Keywords: | Capsicum; Capsaicin; Pepper; Metabolic syndrome; Natural preservative |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Food Science and Nutrition (Leeds) > FSN Nutrition and Public Health (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 12 Jul 2019 09:26 |
Last Modified: | 12 Jul 2019 09:30 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/1934578X1801301133 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:148465 |