International Collaboration of Pharmacy Journal Editors and the standardization of paediatric terminology

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Castanea sativa Bur: An undervalued by-product but a promising cosmetic ingredient

Castanea sativa fruit processing generates high amounts of by-products, mostly bur. Currently, the cosmetic industry has a great interest in natural extracts as antioxidant sources. In the present study, C. sativa bur extract was used as the active ingredient, in different amounts, in topical hydrogels. The formulations were characterized regarding total phenolic and flavonoid contents (TPC and TFC, respectively), antioxidant activity (DPPH radical scavenging capacity and ferric reducing anti...

Chemical Characterization of "<i>Alcaparras</i>" Stoned Table Olives from Northeast Portugal

Commercial stoned table olives named alcaparras from Tras-os-Montes (Portugal) were chemically characterized. During three consecutive years (2004-2006) 30 samples (10 per year) were examined for their nutritional value (moisture, crude protein, total fat, ash, carbohydrates, and energy), with a detailed report of the fatty acids and tocopherols composition. Water was the major constituent (72.5 +/- 5.5%), followed by fat (14.6 +/- 5.1%). The average amount of protein and ash were 1.1% and 3....

Quality Control of Gamma Irradiated Dwarf Mallow (<i>Malva neglecta</i> Wallr.) Based on Color, Organic Acids, Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Parameters

This study addresses the effects of gamma irradiation (1, 5 and 8 kGy) on color, organic acids, total phenolics, total flavonoids, and antioxidant activity of dwarf mallow (Malva neglecta Wallr.). Organic acids were analyzed by ultra fast liquid chromatography (UFLC) coupled to a photodiode array (PDA) detector. Total phenolics and flavonoids were measured by the Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminium chloride colorimetric methods, respectively. The antioxidant activity was evaluated based on the DPPH...