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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Total Phenolic, Flavonoid Content, and Antioxidant Activity of Dried Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) Petals Produced in a Mixed-Mode Solar Dryer	64
Extrusion Processing as a Strategy for Value-added Utilization of Sesame By-product Flour: Impact on Nutritional and Anti-nutritional Profile	55
Structural Analysis and Novel Mechanism of Enteromorpha prolifera Sulfated Polysaccharide in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus	50
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	48
Evaluation of the Effect of Fuzhuan Brick Tea on Bread Quality and In Vitro Digestion	44
Effect of Boiling, Steaming and Microwaving on the Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Parkia speciosa Seeds	38
The Anti-hyperglycemic and Anti-hyperlipidemic Effects of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Seeds on Fructose-induced Diabetic Wistar Rats	37
Significance of Soy-Based Fermented Food and Their Bioactive Compounds Against Obesity, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Diseases	36
Blended Tea Ameliorates T2DM via Modulation of Gut Microflora	36
Biofortified Sweet Potato Submitted to Different Domestic Cooking Processes: Impact on β-Carotene Retention and Antioxidant Capacity	34
γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)-enriched Hemp Milk by Solid-state Co-fermentation and Germination Bioprocesses	33
Effect of Various Fruit Extracts on Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme (ACE) and Kallikrein (KLK) Activities	33
Preclinical Evaluation of the Antihypertensive Potential of Etcho (Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum) Fruit Juice using In Silico, In Vitro, and In Vivo Approaches	32
Poricoic Acid A Protects Against High-Salt-Diet Induced Renal Fibrosis by Modulating Gut Microbiota and SCFA Metabolism	27
Anti-Hypertensive Effect of Solanum muricatum Aiton Leaf Extract In Vivo and In Vitro	27
Nutritional Composition and Pharmacological Activity of Musa balbisiana Colla Seed: An Insight into Phytochemical and Cellular Bioenergetic Profiling	26
Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Betalains from the Amaranthus Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents	24
Influence of Sunlight Exposure and Traditional Dehydration on Chemical and Nutritional Properties of Oxalis tuberosa (oca) Tubers	22
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	20
Mineral Bioaccessibility of Pistachio-Based Beverages: the Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation	20
Health Benefits of High Voltage Electrostatic Field Processing of Fruits and Vegetables	20
Antiobesity Potential of Selected Latin American Edible Plants: A Review	19
Acute Consumption of Cooked Green Banana Pulp Beverage (Musa cavendishii) Decreases Plasma Glucose in Healthy Women: A Cross-Sectional Controlled Study	19
Polyacylated Anthocyanins Derived from Red Radishes Protect Vascular Endothelial Cells Against Palmitic Acid-Induced Apoptosis via the p38 MAPK Pathway	18
Production and Evaluation of Set-Type Yoghurt Fortified with Chlorella vulgaris and Moringa oleifera Powder	18

Noodles Elaborated with Wheat and Bean Cotyledon Flours Improve Dyslipidemia and Liver Function in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats	17
Blend of Baru (Dipteryx alata Vog.) By-Products as Nutritive and Healthy Food Ingredients: Chemical Composition, Functional Properties and Application in Plant-Based Burger	17
Augmenting Physical Characters and Functional Benefits of Egg Fruit (Pouteria campheciana L.) Muffins with Glycemic Load Prediction	17
Comparative Chemical Characterization of Potato Powders Using 1H NMR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics	17
CsCCD2L is Involved in the Response to Light Stress by Regulating Zeaxanthin Content in Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)	17
LC/MS-Based Metabolomics Reveals Chemical Variations of Two Broccoli Varieties in Relation to Their Anticholinesterase Activity: In vitro and In silico Studies	17
Comparative Transcriptome Analyses Provide Potential Insights into Molecular Mechanisms of Anthocyanin-Rich Blueberry Extract in Rapid Intervention Against Acute Alcohol Exposure in Mice	16
Quinoa Proteins Isolate, a Candidate for Functional Ingredients Design	16
Enhancement of Antioxidant Properties of the Medicinal Plant, Costus Pictus by Optimization of its Drying and Extraction Criteria	15
Comprehensive Identification of Costus pictus Rhizome Extract as a Potent Plant Food: Unveiling Anti-Diabetic, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Anti-Inflammatory Properties	15
Physicochemical, Nutritional and Functional Properties of Neltuma affinis Pod Powders: a Novel Ingredient for Food Applications	15
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	15
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	15
Phytochemical content, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities of Morrocan Cynara cardunculus L. var. ferocissima leaf methanolic extract	14
Exploring Techno-Functional Properties of Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa) Proteins: A Potential Ingredient for the Food Industry	14
Improving Ginger’s Bioactive Composition by Combining Innovative Drying and Extraction Technologies	14
Taurine Treatment Alleviates Intestinal Mucositis Induced by 5-Fluorouracil in Mice	14
Protein-based Emulsion Hydrogels and Their Application in the Development of Sustainable Food Products	14
Biofortification of Acacia and Polyflower Honey with Pine sylvestris L. Bud Extracts: Exploring Antioxidant Variation Across Developmental Stages for Enhanced Nutritional Value	14
Quinoa Polysaccharides: Extraction, Purification, Structure, Functional Properties, and Applications in Food Science and Health	14
Characterization and Quantification of the Major Bioactive Compounds in Mexican Purple Tomatoes	14
Wild Cherry Prunus microcarpa: Phytochemical Characterization by LCESI MS/MS Technique and its Cytotoxicity, and Pro-apoptotic Actions	14
Digestibility of Protein and Iron Availability from Enriched Legume Sprouts	14
Isovitexin: A Promising Active Compound Found in Nature’s Bounty	13
Estimation of Advanced Glycation End Products in Selected Foods and Beverages by Spectrofluorimetry and ELISA	13
Bioactive Substances Characterization in Probiotic-Fermented Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Juice and Systematic Evaluation of its Anti-Hyperglycemic Activity	13
Impact of Whey Protein Isolate and Xanthan Gum on the Functionality and in vitro Digestibility of Raw and Cooked Chestnut Flours	13
Investigating the Effects of Hazelnut Extracts on Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulcers: Antioxidant and Gastroprotective Potential	13
Phytochemical Analysis of Triphala Extract, In Vitro and In Silico Evaluation of Pancreatic Lipase Inhibition for Obesity Management	13
Andean Crops Germination: Changes in the Nutritional Profile, Physical and Sensory Characteristics. A Review	13
Innovative Vegan Gummy Candy Based Carob Syrup (Ceratonia siliquaL.): Nutritional, Technological, and Sensory Evaluation	13
The Formation of Starch-Lipid Inclusion Complex by Enzymatic Hydrolysed Oils	13
Phenolic Compounds, Antioxidant Activity, Sensorial Analysis and Metabolic Syndrome Enzyme Inhibition Properties of Calafate (Berberis microphylla) Fruit Juice Fermented by Patagonian Lactic Acid Bact	13
Effect of Blanching Pretreatment on Bioactive Compounds and Surface Color in Underutilized Andean Tuber Tropaeolum Tuberosum (Cubio)	13
In Vitro Study of the Biological Activity of Aloe barbadensis Miller and its Physicochemical Characterization	12
Production of Functional White Bread Enriched with Various Dietary Fibers with High Consumer Acceptance	12
Phytochemical Constituents from the Seeds of Capsella bursa-pastoris and Their Antioxidant Activities	12
Terpenoids in Young Cladodes of Wild, Semi-Domesticated, and Domesticated Prickly Pear Cactus	12
Traditional Fermentation Affects the Nutraceutical Properties of Parkia biglobosa Seeds	12
Identification of Novel -Glucosidase Inhibitors from Syzygium jambos (L.) Using Spectroscopy and Molecular Docking	12
Health Outcomes Related to the Consumption of Olive Products: A Brief Review	12
Differential Efficacy of Storage Temperature and Postharvest Treatment on Shelf Life and Quality of Avocado Fruit (Persea americana Mill.)	12
Resveratrol Reduces Postharvest Losses of Fruit Firmness and Weight in Melothria pendula L. Berries	12
Recent Advances in Bioactive Natural Products from Plant Fruits: Structures, Activities, and Future Prospects	12
Evaluation of Proximate Composition, Cooking Quality, and Texture Profile Analysis in Himalayan Landraces of Black Gram (Vigna mungo)	12
Comprehensive Examination of Hypericum perforatum and Hypericin: Anti-obesity Mechanisms Uncovered by Network Pharmacology and Gene Expression Analysis	12
Chemical Composition, Quality parameters, and Fatty Acid Content of Hass Avocado (Persea americana)	12
Uncovering Potentially Therapeutic Phytochemicals, In silico Analysis, and Biological Assessment of South-Chinese Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus)	11
Modulatory Effect of Pyrus pyrifolia Fruit and its Phenolics on Key Enzymes against Metabolic Syndrome: Bioassay-Guided Approach, HPLC Analysis, and In Silico Study	11
Color Dynamics, Pigments and Antioxidant Capacity in Pouteria sapota Puree During Frozen Storage: A Correlation Study Using CIELAB Color Space and Machine Learning Models	11

The Chemical Composition of Fatty Oil from Oliveria Decumbens Ecotypes and Evaluation of Synergistic Anti-Diabetic and Anti-Obesity Activities	11
Looking for a Novel Vegan Protein Supplement from Faba Bean, Lupine, and Soybean: a Dietary and Industrial Standpoint	11
The Phytoestrogenic Effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa Involves Estrogen Receptor α in Ovariectomized Wistar Rats	11
Aronia Melanocarpa Elliot Anthocyanins Inhibits Alcoholic Liver Disease by Activation of α7nAChR	11
Composition, Structure, and Techno-Functional Characteristics of the Flour, Protein Concentrate, and Protein Isolate from Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) Seeds	11
Combinatorial Herbal Extracts Alleviate Alcohol-Induced Hepatic Disorders	11
Evaluation of Physio-Chemical, Nutritional and Textural Properties of Non- Nixtamalized Rice Bran Fortified Baked Chips	11
Effect of Aquafaba and Almond Milk on the Quality of Gluten-Free Vegan Pancakes: Nutritional and Sensory Evaluation	11
Characterisation of Hydrophilic Bioactive Extracts of Fruits from Mexico: Phenolic Content, Thermal and Kinetic and Thermodynamic Analysis	11
The Edible Plant Crithmum maritimum Shows Nutraceutical Properties by Targeting Energy Metabolism in Hepatic Cancer	10
Bioengineered Wheat Arabinoxylan – Fostering Next-Generation Prebiotics Targeting Health-Related Gut Microbes	10
Correction to: Chemical Characterization of Phoenix dactylifera L. Seeds and their Beneficial Effects on the Vascular Response in Hypertensive Rats	10
Co-ingestion of Cereals and Legumes during Infant Complementary Feeding: Starch and Protein in vitro Digestion	10
Effect of Ultra-High-Pressure Synergistic Different Drying Methods on Storage Quality of Cistanche deserticola	10
The Synergistic Anti-inflammatory Activity and Interaction Mechanism of Ellagic Acid and a Bioactive Tripeptide (Phe-Pro-Leu) from Walnut Meal	10
Effects of Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) Oil Supplementation on Hyperglycaemia, Hypertension and Hyperlipidaemia (3Hs) Patients: A Preliminary Human Trial	10
Can There be Differences in Blood Glucose Fluctuations with Consumption of Cornbread in Obesity and Normal-Weight Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial	10
In vitro and in vivo Inhibitory Activity of C-glycoside Flavonoid Extracts from Mung Bean Coat on Pancreatic Lipase and α-glucosidase	10
Potentiality of Moringa oleifera as a Nutritive Ingredient in Different Food Matrices	10
Bioaccessibility and Antioxidant Capacity of Grape Seed and Grape Skin Phenolic Compounds After Simulated In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion	10
Gastrointestinal Health Benefits of Sorghum Phenolics	10
Selected Mesoamerican Crops – Anti-Obesity Potential and Health Promotion. A Review	10
In Vitro Investigation of the Anti-Hepatocellular Carcinoma Activity of Peptides Derived From Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) Bran	10
A First Investigation on Verbascum propontideum Murb.: Comparative Biological Properties, Phytochemical Profile and Mineral Composition	10
Relationship Between the Frequency of Bowel Movements and Fecal Bacteroides in Japanese Women	9
Seasonal and Geographic Variation in Serotonin Content in Sea Buckthorn	9
Beverage Combination of Pomegranate Juice and Quinoa Extract Ameliorates Lipid Profile in Rat Study	9
Quinoa Protein Hydrolysate as Potential Immunomodulators: Effects on Cytokine Production and Macrophage Activation	9
An Interpretable Screening Approach Derived Through XGBoost Regression for the Discovery of Hypolipidemic Contributors in Chinese Hawthorn Leaf and its Counterfeit Malus Doumeri Leaf	9
Emerging Opportunities for Expanded Cereals and Andean Grains for the Development of Innovative Foods	9
Influence of Plant Phenology on Chemical Composition of Monarda fistulosa L. Organs and their Bioactive Properties	9
Tocopherol Accumulation and Temporal Expression Analysis of VTE1 and VTE5 Gene Family in Fruit of Two Contrasting Avocado Genotypes	9
Development, Characterization, and Sensory Acceptability of Typical Brazilian Cheese Bread Premixes Formulated with the Addition of Yacon Potato Flour	9
Physical and Nutritional Properties of Powdered β-Glucans Obtained from Chilean Oats (Avena sativa L.) and the Effect of its Addition on the Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Wheat Flour Based-	9
Green Extraction Enhances Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Properties of Pomegranate By-Products Against Human Cancer Cell Lines	8
Unlocking Low-glycemic Potential in Rice: Genetic Insights and Breeding Strategies	8
Physicochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Anacardium humile A. St.-Hil, an Underexploited Fruit from the Brazilian Cerrado	8
Adding Modified Buckwheat Sprouts to an Atherogenic Diet — the Effect on Selected Nutritional Parameters in Rats	8
Analysis of Nutritional Profiles of Indigenous Edible Fruits from Tanzania’s Miombo Woodlands and their Relevance To Food Security	8
Sargassum fusiforme-derived Exosome-like Nanoparticles Suppress TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB Pathway to Alleviate Colitis via Modulating Gut Microbiota	8
Gut Microbiota Modulation by Pomegranate Extract: Insights from a Controlled Supplementation Study	8
Functionality Enhancement of Pea Protein Powder via High-Intensity Ultrasound: Screening in-vitro Digestion, o/w Emulsion Properties and Testing in Gluten-Free Bread	8
Influence of Corn Flour-Based Coating Functionalized with Muña Essential Oil for Prolong Storability of Strawberries at Refrigeration	8
Probiotic and Technological Potential of Native Lactic Acid Bacteria Strains from High Andean Forest Bee Bread: In Vitro Study	8
Antiproliferative and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Encapsulated Opuntia Peel Polyphenols	8
Harvest Stage and Brewing Conditions Impact Mineral Content, Phenolic Compounds, and Antioxidant Capacity of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) Herbal Tea	8
Extraction and Characterization of Inulin-Like Fructans from Hydroponically Grown Stevia rebaudiana Roots for Food Applications	8
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	8
A Critical Review of the Health Benefits Associated with Chia Seeds (Salvia Hispanica L.)	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
Fluidized-Bed Drying-Roasting Process for Developing a Whole Quinoa Snack	7
Erythrina edulis (Pajuro): An Undervalued Alternative for the Generation of Bioactive Peptides with Nutraceutical Properties	7
Naringenin, a Functional Food Component, Improves Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms in Animal Model of Parkinsonism Induced by Rotenone	7
Anti-Diabetic Potential of Chlorella Pyrenoidosa-Based Mixture and its Regulation of Gut Microbiota	7
Isolation and Determination of Technological Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Native Plants of the Gran Chaco - Region of South America	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
Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Antihyperglycemic, and Haemolytic Activities of Hydroalcoholic Extracts of Red and White Pithecellobium dulce Aril at Different Stages of Ripening	7
Phenolic Extracts with Antioxidant and Anticancer Potential from Araticum Fruits (Annona crassiflora Mart.), a Native Brazilian Plant	7
Conservation Strategies for Aquilaria sinensis: Insights from DNA Barcoding and ISSR Markers	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
Anti-ulcerogenic Potential of Kalanchoë gastonis-bonnieri Extracts in Male ICR Mice Model of Ethanol-induced Gastric Ulcers	7
Anti-Hyperlipidemic Components of the Leaves of Synsepalum dulcificum (Miracle Fruit)	7
Fruits of Wild-Grown Shrubs for Health Nutrition	7
Nutritional and Nutraceutical Properties of Selected Pulses to Promote Gluten-Free Food Products	7
Chemical Characterization of White Lupin (Lupinus albus) Flour Treated by Extrusion Cooking and Aqueous Debittering Processes	7