Enhancement of loading and oral bioavailability of curcumin loaded self-microemulsifying lipid carriers using oleoresins.

The therapeutic applications of curcumin, a phenolic compound extracted from species, is limited due to poor bioavailability. To enhance the bioavailability, self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems (SMEDDS) with curcumin were prepared. Ethyl oleate, Tween 80, and Transcutol P with surfactant: co-surfactant ratio of 2:1 w/w was selected based on the solubility and pseudo-ternary phase diagrams.

Enhanced extraction of oleoresin from ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome powder using enzyme-assisted three phase partitioning.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale R.) is a popular spice used worldwide. The oleoresin consists of gingerols, shogaols and other non-volatiles as chief bioactive constituents.

Enhancing antioxidant activity, microbial and sensory quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice by γ-irradiation and its in vitro radioprotective potential.

Gamma irradiation is an effective method currently being used for microbial decontamination and insect disinfestations of foods. In the present study, mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice was irradiated at doses of 0, 1.