Encapsulation of cactus (Opuntia megacantha) betaxanthins by ionic gelation and spray drying: A comparative study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.05.058
Abstract: The encapsulation of betaxanthins from orange Opuntia megacantha fruits was performed as a stabilisation strategy for these natural pigments. Betaxanthin-rich extract (BE) was encapsulated by two methodologies, spray drying (SD) and ionic gelation (IG). Encapsulates… read more here.
Keywords: spray drying; ionic gelation; cactus; opuntia megacantha ... See more keywords
A novel acid phosphatase from cactus (Opuntia megacantha Salm-Dyck) cladodes: Purification and biochemical characterization of the enzyme.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.05.175
Abstract: Acid phosphatase (ACP) plays an important role in regulating phosphate nutrition in plants. Herein, for the first time, a novel ACP from Opuntia megacantha Salm-Dyck cladodes was purified to homogeneity and biochemically characterized. Specific activity… read more here.
Keywords: megacantha salm; acp; dyck cladodes; opuntia megacantha ... See more keywords