Antioxidant characterization of new dietary fiber concentrates from papaya pulp and peel (Carica papaya L.)

Residues of papaya pulp and peel were used to produce dietary fiber concentrates (DFCs) by treatment with ethanol and microwave drying. The fiber showed antioxidant capacity. Phenolics, carotenoids and ascorbic acid were detected. Chromatographic analysis allowed the identification of five phenolic...

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Main Authors: Jhon Nieto Calvache, Mario Cueto, Abel Farroni, Marina de Escalada Pla, Lía Noemi Gerschenson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464616302882