Novel Perspectives for Sensory Analysis Applied to Piperaceae and Aromatic Herbs: A Pilot Study.

Spices and aromatic herbs are important components of everyday nutrition in several countries and cultures, thanks to their capability to enhance the flavor of many dishes and convey significant emotional contributions by themselves. Indeed, spices as well as aromatic herbs are to be considered not only for their important values of antimicrobial agents or flavor enhancers everybody knows, but also, thanks to their olfactory and gustatory spectrum, as drivers to stimulate the consumers' memories and, in a stronger way, emotions. Considering these unique characteristics, spices and aromatic herbs have caught the attention of consumer scientists and experts in sensory analysis for their evaluation using semi-quantitative approaches, with interesting evidence.

Insights into terpenes profiling and transcriptional analyses during flowering of different Cannabis sativa L. chemotypes.

Terpenes, volatile compounds known for their aromatic and therapeutic properties, play a pivotal role in shaping the overall chemical profile of Cannabis sativa L. Their biosynthesis in planta occurs in trichomes and involves the 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) and the mevalonic acid (MVA) pathways, responsible for producing the substrates utilized by a family of enzymes, the terpene synthases (TPS), for terpene production. In this work, a comprehensive approach combining chemical analyses of the volatile compounds characterizing the aroma of the inflorescences three C.

Chemical composition and antifungal efficacy of Tunisian Prunus armeniaca L. kernels with formulation of an antidermatophyte cream based on kernel powder.

The biological activities of plant products are extremely correlated to the constituents present in each derivate. The present research aims to obtain by gas chromatography, the chemical profile of Prunus armeniaca L. kernel volatile fractions.

Olive Oil: Production and Nutraceutical Effects on the Cardiovascular System in an In Vivo Rat Model of Metabolic Disorder.

Recently, there has been significant exploration into the utilization of food by-products as natural reservoirs of bioactive substances, particularly in the creation of functional foods naturally enriched with antioxidants. peels represent a viable option for formulating enhanced olive oils that contribute to a healthier diet, due to their bioactive compound content. This study aimed to (i) ascertain the compositional characteristics of olive oil (CrOO) and (ii) assess its nutraceutical properties in rats with metabolic disorder induced by 3 weeks of feeding with a high-fat diet (HFD).

Development and Investigation of a Nanoemulgel Formulated from Tunisian L. Seed Oil for Enhanced Wound Healing Activity.

The aim of this study is to develop a nanoemulgel encapsulating a Tunisian Prickly Pear ( L.) seed oil (PPSO) to assess, for the first time, the in vivo efficacy of this nanoformulation on wound healing. Phytocompounds of this oil have been reported in the literature as having powerful pharmacological activities.

L. essential oil: chemical characterisation and antimicrobial activity against methicillin-resistant .

L. essential oil has attracted the interest of the scientific community thanks to its numerous biological activities. Several studies have evaluated EOs as alternative therapeutic approaches to limit the use of antibiotics; the present study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory and bactericidal activity of the essential oils obtained from the leaves and inflorescences of two hemp genotypes against twenty-one multidrug-resistant, methicillin-resistant strains isolated from canine clinical samples.

Comparative Study on the Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of the Essential Oils of and Cultivated in Lebanon.

The phytochemical profile of essential oils is influenced by genetic and paragenetic factors. In this research, we studied the essential oils of and cultivated in Lebanon. The latter is a cross hybrid between and and is also known as lavandin and .

Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of essential oils from Murb. roots and stems.

genus (Apiaceae) comprises economically relevant plants distributed in temperate regions. These plants are used mainly as food but are also known for their biological properties. Here, the essential oils (EOs) obtained by hydro-distillation of roots and stems of Murb.

Characterization of Volatile Organic Compounds and Essential Oil Profile of Pittosporum tobira (Thunb.) W.T. Aiton Cultivated in Tunisia.

The chemical compositions of the essential oils (EOs) of roots, young and old leaves and stems, and flowers of Pittosporum tobira (Thunb.) W.T.

Essential oil composition of L. (passifloraceae) flowers and chemical-biology study of the leaves extracts and isolated compound.

is a climbing herb employed in ethno-medicine for the treatment of various ailments. The essential oil from flowers of was obtained by hydrodistillation. The ethanol extract of the leaves was dissolved in water, then partitioned with -hexane and -butanol to obtain the various fractions; the fractions and isolated compound were subjected to antioxidant activity.

Towards Sulphite-Free Winemaking: A New Horizon of Vinification and Maturation.

The complex dynamics between oxygen exposure, sulphur dioxide (SO) utilization, and wine quality are of the utmost importance in wine sector, and this study aims to explore their fine balance in winemaking. As a common additive, SO works as an antiseptic and antioxidant. However, its excessive use has raised health concerns.

Investigating the Wound-Healing Potential of a Nanoemulsion-Gel Formulation of Essential Oil.

This study explores a nanoemulsion (NE)-based gel incorporating Tunisian essential oil, with a focus on its wound-healing potential. The essential oil, extracted via hydrodistillation, underwent GC-MS analysis for compositional verification. The physicochemical characterization included dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), zeta potential measurement, pH, and viscosity.

Chemical Composition, Repellent, and Phytotoxic Potentials of the Fractionated Resin Essential Oil from Araucaria heterophylla Growing in Tunisia.

The resin essential oil (REO) of the Tunisian Araucaria heterophylla trunk bark was investigated for its chemical composition. Then, it was evaluated for its insecticidal and allelopathic activities. The REO was obtained by hydrodistillation for 9 h (yield of 4.

First investigation of the chemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial and larvicidal activities of the essential oil of the subspecies Lam. subsp. Murb.

This study is the first to explore the essential oil of Lam. subsp. Murb.

Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity against the of Essential Oils from Seven Species.

In recent years, essential oils (EOs) have received interest due to their antibacterial properties. Accordingly, the present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the EOs obtained from seven species of on three strains of (two serotyped wild strains and one ATCC strain), a bacterium able to contaminate food products and cause foodborne disease in humans. The species analysed in the present study were cultivated at the Botanic Garden and Museum of the University of Pisa, and their air-dried aerial parts were subjected to hydrodistillation using a Clevenger apparatus.

First report on the chemical composition and the free radical scavenging and antimicrobial activities of the essential oil of , an endemic plant of Algeria.

This study represents the first investigation of the chemical composition and the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Förther & Podlech, a plant species endemic to the Aures Mountains of Algeria. The essential oil of the plant aerial parts was analysed using GC-MS. The antioxidant activity was evaluated using three methods.

Wild L.: Phytochemical Characterization, Acute Toxicity, and Bioactive Properties.

Wild (VAC) is a Mediterranean plant that is rich in bioactive metabolites. This study aimed to validate, for the first time, the beneficial use of VAC fruits and fruit decoctions (VFDs) through in vitro and in vivo trials. Forty-one volatile components were detected in VAC fruits, with 1,8-cineole (30.

In Vitro Anticancer and Antibacterial Activities of the Essential Oil of Forsskal's Basil Growing in Extreme Environmental Conditions.

Many species belonging to the genus are used for aromatic, medicinal, and cosmetic purposes. The essential oil (OFEO) obtained by hydrodistillation of the flowering aerial parts of Forsskal's Basil " Benth" growing in extreme environmental conditions in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia was analyzed by GC-MS. The main constituents were phenylpropanoids (methyl eugenol 55.

Effect of Flavoring with Rosemary, Lemon and Orange on the Quality, Composition and Biological Properties of Olive Oil: Comparative Study of Extraction Processes.

The goal of this work was to investigate the impact of the flavoring of some aromatic plants/spices, including rosemary (R), lemon (L) and orange (O) at the concentration of 5% and 35% (/) added by 2 methods (conventional maceration and direct flavoring), on quality attributes, chemical changes and oxidative stability of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Six flavored oils were obtained (EVOO + O, O + O, EVOO + R, O + R, EVOO + L and O + L). The physicochemical parameters (water content, refractive index, acidity and peroxide value, extinction coefficient, fatty acids, volatile aroma profiles, Rancimat test, phenols and pigments composition) of the flavored oils were investigated.

Comparative Study on the Essential Oils Extracted from Tunisian Rosemary and Myrtle: Chemical Profiles, Quality, and Antimicrobial Activities.

Rosemary ( L.) and myrtle ( L.) are perennial herbs, typical of the Tunisian flora, with an intense aromatic flavor.