OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Plant Foods for Human Nutrition is 7. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)-enriched Hemp Milk by Solid-state Co-fermentation and Germination Bioprocesses	52
Effect of Various Fruit Extracts on Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme (ACE) and Kallikrein (KLK) Activities	46
Mechanism of Red Yeast Rice in the Improvement of Atherosclerosis in Apolipoprotein E-deficient Mice Explored Through Metabolomics Combined with Serum Pharmacochemistry and Network Pharmacology	45
Health Benefits of High Voltage Electrostatic Field Processing of Fruits and Vegetables	42
Mineral Bioaccessibility of Pistachio-Based Beverages: the Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation	40
Comprehensive Screening and Characterization of α-glucosidase Inhibitory Components in the Edible Medicinal Plant Pholidota cantonensis Rolfe Using UPLC–Q–TOF–MS/MS Analysis and Molecular Docking	39
The Anti-hyperglycemic and Anti-hyperlipidemic Effects of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Seeds on Fructose-induced Diabetic Wistar Rats	31
Biofortified Sweet Potato Submitted to Different Domestic Cooking Processes: Impact on β-Carotene Retention and Antioxidant Capacity	31
Nutritional Composition and Pharmacological Activity of Musa balbisiana Colla Seed: An Insight into Phytochemical and Cellular Bioenergetic Profiling	29
Structural Analysis and Novel Mechanism of Enteromorpha prolifera Sulfated Polysaccharide in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus	28
Total Phenolic, Flavonoid Content, and Antioxidant Activity of Dried Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) Petals Produced in a Mixed-Mode Solar Dryer	27
Evaluation of the Effect of Fuzhuan Brick Tea on Bread Quality and In Vitro Digestion	25
Capsaicinoid-Glucosides of Fresh Hot Pepper Promotes Stress Resistance and Longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans	24
Effect of Boiling, Steaming and Microwaving on the Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Parkia speciosa Seeds	23
Poricoic Acid A Protects Against High-Salt-Diet Induced Renal Fibrosis by Modulating Gut Microbiota and SCFA Metabolism	23
Influence of Sunlight Exposure and Traditional Dehydration on Chemical and Nutritional Properties of Oxalis tuberosa (oca) Tubers	22
Significance of Soy-Based Fermented Food and Their Bioactive Compounds Against Obesity, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Diseases	22
Blended Tea Ameliorates T2DM via Modulation of Gut Microflora	20
Anti-Hypertensive Effect of Solanum muricatum Aiton Leaf Extract In Vivo and In Vitro	20
Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Betalains from the Amaranthus Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents	19
LC/MS-Based Metabolomics Reveals Chemical Variations of Two Broccoli Varieties in Relation to Their Anticholinesterase Activity: In vitro and In silico Studies	18
Production and Evaluation of Set-Type Yoghurt Fortified with Chlorella vulgaris and Moringa oleifera Powder	18
Comparative Chemical Characterization of Potato Powders Using 1H NMR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics	18
Blend of Baru (Dipteryx alata Vog.) By-Products as Nutritive and Healthy Food Ingredients: Chemical Composition, Functional Properties and Application in Plant-Based Burger	18
Acute Consumption of Cooked Green Banana Pulp Beverage (Musa cavendishii) Decreases Plasma Glucose in Healthy Women: A Cross-Sectional Controlled Study	18

Hypoglycemic and Vasorelaxant Effect of Passiflora edulis Fruit Peel By-Product	17
Polyacylated Anthocyanins Derived from Red Radishes Protect Vascular Endothelial Cells Against Palmitic Acid-Induced Apoptosis via the p38 MAPK Pathway	17
Phytochemical content, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities of Morrocan Cynara cardunculus L. var. ferocissima leaf methanolic extract	16
Characterization and Quantification of the Major Bioactive Compounds in Mexican Purple Tomatoes	16
CsCCD2L is Involved in the Response to Light Stress by Regulating Zeaxanthin Content in Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)	16
Comparative Transcriptome Analyses Provide Potential Insights into Molecular Mechanisms of Anthocyanin-Rich Blueberry Extract in Rapid Intervention Against Acute Alcohol Exposure in Mice	15
Exploring Techno-Functional Properties of Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa) Proteins: A Potential Ingredient for the Food Industry	15
Quinoa Proteins Isolate, a Candidate for Functional Ingredients Design	15
Comprehensive Identification of Costus pictus Rhizome Extract as a Potent Plant Food: Unveiling Anti-Diabetic, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Anti-Inflammatory Properties	14
Augmenting Physical Characters and Functional Benefits of Egg Fruit (Pouteria campheciana L.) Muffins with Glycemic Load Prediction	14
Biofortification of Acacia and Polyflower Honey with Pine sylvestris L. Bud Extracts: Exploring Antioxidant Variation Across Developmental Stages for Enhanced Nutritional Value	14
Digestibility of Protein and Iron Availability from Enriched Legume Sprouts	14
Isolation and Immunomodulatory Activity of Cyanidin-3-O-(3,6-O-dimalonyl-β-D-glucoside) from the Black Corncob (Zea mays L.) and its Effect on Gut Microbiota in Elderly Feces under Anaerobic Condition	14
Nutraceutical Potential of Wild Leafy Vegetables Commonly Consumed by Tribal Communities: Cassia tora (L.) Roxb., Acalypha fruiticosa Forssk. and Talinum portulacifolium (Forssk.) Asch. ex Schweinf	13
Taurine Treatment Alleviates Intestinal Mucositis Induced by 5-Fluorouracil in Mice	13
Noodles Elaborated with Wheat and Bean Cotyledon Flours Improve Dyslipidemia and Liver Function in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats	13
Wild Cherry Prunus microcarpa: Phytochemical Characterization by LCESI MS/MS Technique and its Cytotoxicity, and Pro-apoptotic Actions	13
Quinoa Polysaccharides: Extraction, Purification, Structure, Functional Properties, and Applications in Food Science and Health	13
Protein-based Emulsion Hydrogels and Their Application in the Development of Sustainable Food Products	13
Enhancement of Antioxidant Properties of the Medicinal Plant, Costus Pictus by Optimization of its Drying and Extraction Criteria	12
Estimation of Advanced Glycation End Products in Selected Foods and Beverages by Spectrofluorimetry and ELISA	12
Effect of Blanching Pretreatment on Bioactive Compounds and Surface Color in Underutilized Andean Tuber Tropaeolum Tuberosum (Cubio)	12
Impact of Whey Protein Isolate and Xanthan Gum on the Functionality and in vitro Digestibility of Raw and Cooked Chestnut Flours	12
Phenolic Compounds, Antioxidant Activity, Sensorial Analysis and Metabolic Syndrome Enzyme Inhibition Properties of Calafate (Berberis microphylla) Fruit Juice Fermented by Patagonian Lactic Acid Bact	12
Phytochemical Analysis of Triphala Extract, In Vitro and In Silico Evaluation of Pancreatic Lipase Inhibition for Obesity Management	12
Improving Ginger’s Bioactive Composition by Combining Innovative Drying and Extraction Technologies	12
Phytochemical Constituents from the Seeds of Capsella bursa-pastoris and Their Antioxidant Activities	12
The Formation of Starch-Lipid Inclusion Complex by Enzymatic Hydrolysed Oils	12
Andean Crops Germination: Changes in the Nutritional Profile, Physical and Sensory Characteristics. A Review	12
Differential Efficacy of Storage Temperature and Postharvest Treatment on Shelf Life and Quality of Avocado Fruit (Persea americana Mill.)	11
Looking for a Novel Vegan Protein Supplement from Faba Bean, Lupine, and Soybean: a Dietary and Industrial Standpoint	11
Sex Specific Effects of Prunella vulgaris on Longevity Regulation	11
Health Outcomes Related to the Consumption of Olive Products: A Brief Review	11
Evaluation of Proximate Composition, Cooking Quality, and Texture Profile Analysis in Himalayan Landraces of Black Gram (Vigna mungo)	11
In Vitro Study of the Biological Activity of Aloe barbadensis Miller and its Physicochemical Characterization	11
Uncovering Potentially Therapeutic Phytochemicals, In silico Analysis, and Biological Assessment of South-Chinese Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus)	11
Identification of Novel -Glucosidase Inhibitors from Syzygium jambos (L.) Using Spectroscopy and Molecular Docking	11
Traditional Fermentation Affects the Nutraceutical Properties of Parkia biglobosa Seeds	10
Correction to: Chemical Characterization of Phoenix dactylifera L. Seeds and their Beneficial Effects on the Vascular Response in Hypertensive Rats	10
Evaluation of Physio-Chemical, Nutritional and Textural Properties of Non- Nixtamalized Rice Bran Fortified Baked Chips	10
The Chemical Composition of Fatty Oil from Oliveria Decumbens Ecotypes and Evaluation of Synergistic Anti-Diabetic and Anti-Obesity Activities	10
Daily Intake of Lemna minor or Spinach as Vegetable Does Not Show Significant Difference on Health Parameters and Taste Preference	10
Effects of Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) Oil Supplementation on Hyperglycaemia, Hypertension and Hyperlipidaemia (3Hs) Patients: A Preliminary Human Trial	10
Selected Mesoamerican Crops – Anti-Obesity Potential and Health Promotion. A Review	10
Gastrointestinal Health Benefits of Sorghum Phenolics	10
Production of Functional White Bread Enriched with Various Dietary Fibers with High Consumer Acceptance	10
Combinatorial Herbal Extracts Alleviate Alcohol-Induced Hepatic Disorders	10
Color Dynamics, Pigments and Antioxidant Capacity in Pouteria sapota Puree During Frozen Storage: A Correlation Study Using CIELAB Color Space and Machine Learning Models	10
Aronia Melanocarpa Elliot Anthocyanins Inhibits Alcoholic Liver Disease by Activation of α7nAChR	10
Can There be Differences in Blood Glucose Fluctuations with Consumption of Cornbread in Obesity and Normal-Weight Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial	10

Influence of Plant Phenology on Chemical Composition of Monarda fistulosa L. Organs and their Bioactive Properties	9
Modulatory Effect of Pyrus pyrifolia Fruit and its Phenolics on Key Enzymes against Metabolic Syndrome: Bioassay-Guided Approach, HPLC Analysis, and In Silico Study	9
In Vitro Investigation of the Anti-Hepatocellular Carcinoma Activity of Peptides Derived From Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) Bran	9
The Phytoestrogenic Effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa Involves Estrogen Receptor α in Ovariectomized Wistar Rats	9
Quinoa Protein Hydrolysate as Potential Immunomodulators: Effects on Cytokine Production and Macrophage Activation	9
Dietary Phytochemicals that Can Extend Longevity by Regulation of Metabolism	9
Characterisation of Hydrophilic Bioactive Extracts of Fruits from Mexico: Phenolic Content, Thermal and Kinetic and Thermodynamic Analysis	9
Effect of Ultra-High-Pressure Synergistic Different Drying Methods on Storage Quality of Cistanche deserticola	9
Bioengineered Wheat Arabinoxylan – Fostering Next-Generation Prebiotics Targeting Health-Related Gut Microbes	9
Bioaccessibility and Antioxidant Capacity of Grape Seed and Grape Skin Phenolic Compounds After Simulated In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion	9
Composition, Structure, and Techno-Functional Characteristics of the Flour, Protein Concentrate, and Protein Isolate from Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) Seeds	9
Mentha longifolia Alleviates Exogenous Serotonin-Induced Diabetic Hypoglycemia and Relieves Renal Toxicity via ROS Regulation	9
Co-ingestion of Cereals and Legumes during Infant Complementary Feeding: Starch and Protein in vitro Digestion	9
Effect of Aquafaba and Almond Milk on the Quality of Gluten-Free Vegan Pancakes: Nutritional and Sensory Evaluation	9
Potentiality of Moringa oleifera as a Nutritive Ingredient in Different Food Matrices	9
Relationship Between the Frequency of Bowel Movements and Fecal Bacteroides in Japanese Women	8
The Synergistic Anti-inflammatory Activity and Interaction Mechanism of Ellagic Acid and a Bioactive Tripeptide (Phe-Pro-Leu) from Walnut Meal	8
Analysis of Nutritional Profiles of Indigenous Edible Fruits from Tanzania’s Miombo Woodlands and their Relevance To Food Security	8
In vitro and in vivo Inhibitory Activity of C-glycoside Flavonoid Extracts from Mung Bean Coat on Pancreatic Lipase and α-glucosidase	8
Influence of Corn Flour-Based Coating Functionalized with Muña Essential Oil for Prolong Storability of Strawberries at Refrigeration	8
Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Antihyperglycemic, and Haemolytic Activities of Hydroalcoholic Extracts of Red and White Pithecellobium dulce Aril at Different Stages of Ripening	8
Beverage Combination of Pomegranate Juice and Quinoa Extract Ameliorates Lipid Profile in Rat Study	8
Harvest Stage and Brewing Conditions Impact Mineral Content, Phenolic Compounds, and Antioxidant Capacity of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) Herbal Tea	8
New Insights of Turmeric Extract-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles: Development, Characterization and In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity	8
The Edible Plant Crithmum maritimum Shows Nutraceutical Properties by Targeting Energy Metabolism in Hepatic Cancer	8
Isolation and Determination of Technological Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Native Plants of the Gran Chaco - Region of South America	8
Tocopherol Accumulation and Temporal Expression Analysis of VTE1 and VTE5 Gene Family in Fruit of Two Contrasting Avocado Genotypes	8
Development, Characterization, and Sensory Acceptability of Typical Brazilian Cheese Bread Premixes Formulated with the Addition of Yacon Potato Flour	8
Seasonal and Geographic Variation in Serotonin Content in Sea Buckthorn	8
An Interpretable Screening Approach Derived Through XGBoost Regression for the Discovery of Hypolipidemic Contributors in Chinese Hawthorn Leaf and its Counterfeit Malus Doumeri Leaf	8
Resveratrol Induces the Fasting State and Alters Circadian Metabolism in Hepatocytes	8
Adding Modified Buckwheat Sprouts to an Atherogenic Diet — the Effect on Selected Nutritional Parameters in Rats	8
Extraction and Characterization of Inulin-Like Fructans from Hydroponically Grown Stevia rebaudiana Roots for Food Applications	8
Preparation and Hypoglycemic Effect of Magnolia Officinalis Polysaccharide Oral Liquid	7
Bidirectional Solid-State Fermentation of Highland Barley by Edible Fungi to Improve Its Functional Components, Antioxidant Activity and Texture Characteristics	7
Anti-Diabetic Potential of Chlorella Pyrenoidosa-Based Mixture and its Regulation of Gut Microbiota	7
Functionality Enhancement of Pea Protein Powder via High-Intensity Ultrasound: Screening in-vitro Digestion, o/w Emulsion Properties and Testing in Gluten-Free Bread	7
Anti-Hyperlipidemic Components of the Leaves of Synsepalum dulcificum (Miracle Fruit)	7
Antioxidant and Renin Inhibitory Activities of Peptides from Food Proteins on Hypertension: A Review	7
Nutritional, Shelf-Life, and Sensory Evaluation of Cucumis callosus Based Optimized Syrup	7
Hemp (Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa) Chemical Composition and the Application of Hempseeds in Food Formulations	7
Fruits of Wild-Grown Shrubs for Health Nutrition	7
Conservation Strategies for Aquilaria sinensis: Insights from DNA Barcoding and ISSR Markers	7
Anti-ulcerogenic Potential of Kalanchoë gastonis-bonnieri Extracts in Male ICR Mice Model of Ethanol-induced Gastric Ulcers	7
Untargeted Metabolomic Profiling Reveals Variation in Metabolites Associated with Nutritional Values in Tef Accessions	7
Exploration of UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS Profiles and the Neuroprotective, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Effects of Extracts from Achillea maritima (L.) Ehrend. & Y.P.Guo (Asteraceae) Collected	7
Phenolic Extracts with Antioxidant and Anticancer Potential from Araticum Fruits (Annona crassiflora Mart.), a Native Brazilian Plant	7
Adzuki and Mung Bean Sprouts Enriched with Probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v Improve Body Mass Gain and Antioxidant Status and Reduce the Undesirable Enzymatic Activity of Microbiota in Hea	7
Naringenin, a Functional Food Component, Improves Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms in Animal Model of Parkinsonism Induced by Rotenone	7
Nutritional and Nutraceutical Properties of Selected Pulses to Promote Gluten-Free Food Products	7
Water-Soluble Polysaccharides Extracted from Pueraria lobata Delay Aging of Caenorhabditis elegans under Heat Stress	7
Potential of Brewer’s Spent Grain as a Nutritional Ingredient in Bakery Products	7
Physicochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Anacardium humile A. St.-Hil, an Underexploited Fruit from the Brazilian Cerrado	7
Microencapsulation of Phenolic Extracts from Cocoa Shells to Enrich Chocolate Bars	7
In Vitro Screening and Lipid-Lowering Effect of Prickly Pear (Opuntia Ficus-Indica L. Mill.) Fruit Extracts in 3T3-L1 Pre-Adipocytes and Mature Adipocytes	7
Bioactive Properties of Bread Formulated with Plant-based Functional Ingredients Before Consumption and Possible Links with Health Outcomes After Consumption- A Review	7
Chemical Characterization of White Lupin (Lupinus albus) Flour Treated by Extrusion Cooking and Aqueous Debittering Processes	7