Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) is prized for its unique flavor, typically consumed as vanilla extract, which requires substantial extraction time using volatile ethanol. Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES), abundant and non-volatile, have shown solvating ability for bioactive compounds. This study examines the yield of phenolics from vanilla beans based on total phenolic content (TPC), usin…
Edible flower petals are beneficial for humans due to their high antioxidants content. Yet, the consumption of them is still limited. Therefore, incorporating flowers to familiar food products like cereal bars can be the solution. Nevertheless, baking at high temperatures might degrade the antioxidant of the flowers. This study was conducted to determine the antioxidant properties and capac…
The most important sources of biomolecules that can be screened from plant components are thought to be plant extracts. These biomolecules may be extracted from medicinal plants using a variety of solvents and extraction techniques. Due to their simplicity, effectiveness, and broad application, solvent extractions are the most widely used processes to create extracts from plant materials. Binah…
The challenge of sustainability continues to grow harder as long as the world's population keeps increasing and more edible oils and fats are consumed. The environmental and reputational problems with palm oil (Elaeis guineensis), which has contributed to climate change and deforestation, have been particularly pronounced. Moving to an alternative vegetable oil as a functional edible oil, su…
The most well-known and frequently used vegetable oil in the world is palm oil, which is used to make a wide range of food products. The characteristics of a food product are not affected by palm oil, which is also highly stable, affordable, and widely available. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) with its high concentration of SFAs (>90%) is believed to have better oxidative stability when used as a fun…
The most well-known and frequently used vegetable oil in the world is palm oil, which is used to make a wide range of food products. The characteristics of a food product are not affected by palm oil, which is also highly stable, affordable, and widely available. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) with its high concentration of SFAs (>90%) is believed to have better oxidative stability when used as a fu…
i3L is a life science higher education and research institute in Jakarta, Indonesia. Their Pharmacy department in the School for Life Sciences provides research project opportunities for students. This project aims to do phytochemical characterization of Marchantia paleacea, Pogonatum neesii, and Litsea oppositifolia extracts as a preliminary study for two bigger projects that aims to inves…
Gynura divaricata has been widely used as traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of diseases. The bioactive compounds of G. divaricata, especially its rich flavonoid and phenolic acid contents make the plant has potential to be used as an antimalarial. In order for a substance to be used as an antimalarial, it needs to have low toxicity against human cell…
Since coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) was first found in China on 12 December 2019, finding potential treatments for this virus have always been pushed by many countries. The polyphenolic compound contained in Foeniculum vulgare seeds extract has been found to have antioxidant activity and is linked to the protection of diseases. Thus, the aim of this project is to perform extraction of Foeni…
Indonesia is a country with high biodiversity and many plants' potential for pharmaceutical and biotechnology research. Pangium edule is one of the local Indonesian spices usually used for a specific cuisine. Currently, there are few studies of P. edule as a food preservative agent and none on its medicinal use. P. edule seeds contain antioxidants, alkaloids, and polyphenolic compounds, whic…
“Kamlowelen” and “Kayu Bawang” are native papuan trees that have never been investigated before. Both tree barks are commonly used as a seasoning, tea, and medicine. In the present study, total phenolic content (TPC), DPPH assay, and phytochemical screening of tree barks extracted using five different solvents (Methanol, acetone, ethyl acetate, chloroform, and hexane) were analyzed.…
Wine is an alcoholic beverage which is produced through a fermentation process. Fruit wines are a type of wine created from various choices of base ingredients other than grapes. Black Sapote (Diospyros digyna) is an exotic fruit known to be found in tropical and subtropical areas. It is named after its black pulp and is widely accepted because of its sweetness and high antioxidant content. …