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Enzyme-assisted extraction of bioactives from plants
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posted on 2012-01-01, 00:00 authored by Munish Puri, D Sharma, Colin BarrowColin BarrowDemand for new and novel natural compounds has intensified the development of plant-derived compounds known as bioactives that either promote health or are toxic when ingested. Enhanced release of these bioactives from plant cells by cell disruption and extraction through the cell wall can be optimized using enzyme preparations either alone or in mixtures. However, the biotechnological application of enzymes is not currently exploited to its maximum potential within the food industry. Here, we discuss the use of environmentally friendly enzyme-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from plant sources, particularly for food and nutraceutical purposes. In particular, we discuss an enzyme-assisted extraction of stevioside from Stevia rebaudiana, as an example of a process of potential value to the food industry.
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Trends in biotechnologyVolume
30Issue
1Pagination
37 - 44Publisher
ElsevierLocation
Amsterdam, The NetherlandsISSN
0167-7799eISSN
1879-3096Language
engPublication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
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