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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)-enriched Hemp Milk by Solid-state Co-fermentation and Germination Bioprocesses	45
Effect of Various Fruit Extracts on Angiotensin I-Converting Enzyme (ACE) and Kallikrein (KLK) Activities	44
Nutritional Composition and Pharmacological Activity of Musa balbisiana Colla Seed: An Insight into Phytochemical and Cellular Bioenergetic Profiling	42
Blended Tea Ameliorates T2DM via Modulation of Gut Microflora	37
Anti-Hypertensive Effect of Solanum muricatum Aiton Leaf Extract In Vivo and In Vitro	37
The Anti-hyperglycemic and Anti-hyperlipidemic Effects of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Seeds on Fructose-induced Diabetic Wistar Rats	36
Biofortified Sweet Potato Submitted to Different Domestic Cooking Processes: Impact on β-Carotene Retention and Antioxidant Capacity	28
Ginkgo Seed Proteins: Characteristics, Functional Properties and Bioactivities	26
Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Betalains from the Amaranthus Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents	24
Significance of Soy-Based Fermented Food and Their Bioactive Compounds Against Obesity, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Diseases	23
Capsaicinoid-Glucosides of Fresh Hot Pepper Promotes Stress Resistance and Longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans	23
Health Benefits of High Voltage Electrostatic Field Processing of Fruits and Vegetables	23
Total Phenolic, Flavonoid Content, and Antioxidant Activity of Dried Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) Petals Produced in a Mixed-Mode Solar Dryer	22
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	22
Evaluation of the Effect of Fuzhuan Brick Tea on Bread Quality and In Vitro Digestion	22
Mineral Bioaccessibility of Pistachio-Based Beverages: the Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation	21
Structural Analysis and Novel Mechanism of Enteromorpha prolifera Sulfated Polysaccharide in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus	21
Poricoic Acid A Protects Against High-Salt-Diet Induced Renal Fibrosis by Modulating Gut Microbiota and SCFA Metabolism	20
Effect of Boiling, Steaming and Microwaving on the Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Parkia speciosa Seeds	20
Influence of Sunlight Exposure and Traditional Dehydration on Chemical and Nutritional Properties of Oxalis tuberosa (oca) Tubers	19
Non-Traditional Muesli Mixtures Supplemented by Edible Flowers: Analysis of Nutritional Composition, Phenolic acids, Flavonoids and Anthocyanins	18
Acute Consumption of Cooked Green Banana Pulp Beverage (Musa cavendishii) Decreases Plasma Glucose in Healthy Women: A Cross-Sectional Controlled Study	18
Production and Evaluation of Set-Type Yoghurt Fortified with Chlorella vulgaris and Moringa oleifera Powder	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	17
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	16
Taurine Treatment Alleviates Intestinal Mucositis Induced by 5-Fluorouracil in Mice	16
Comparative Chemical Characterization of Potato Powders Using 1H NMR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics	16
LC/MS-Based Metabolomics Reveals Chemical Variations of Two Broccoli Varieties in Relation to Their Anticholinesterase Activity: In vitro and In silico Studies	16
Phytochemical content, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities of Morrocan Cynara cardunculus L. var. ferocissima leaf methanolic extract	15
Characterization and Quantification of the Major Bioactive Compounds in Mexican Purple Tomatoes	14
Comparative Transcriptome Analyses Provide Potential Insights into Molecular Mechanisms of Anthocyanin-Rich Blueberry Extract in Rapid Intervention Against Acute Alcohol Exposure in Mice	14
Quinoa Proteins Isolate, a Candidate for Functional Ingredients Design	14
Exploring Techno-Functional Properties of Brazil Nut (Bertholletia excelsa) Proteins: A Potential Ingredient for the Food Industry	14
Comprehensive Identification of Costus pictus Rhizome Extract as a Potent Plant Food: Unveiling Anti-Diabetic, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Anti-Inflammatory Properties	13
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	13
The Effect of Nixtamalization Extrusion Process and Tortillas Making on the Stability of Anthocyanins from Blue Corn through the Kinetic and Thermodynamic Parameters	13
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
Digestibility of Protein and Iron Availability from Enriched Legume Sprouts	13
Biofortification of Acacia and Polyflower Honey with Pine sylvestris L. Bud Extracts: Exploring Antioxidant Variation Across Developmental Stages for Enhanced Nutritional Value	13
Improving Ginger’s Bioactive Composition by Combining Innovative Drying and Extraction Technologies	12
Noodles Elaborated with Wheat and Bean Cotyledon Flours Improve Dyslipidemia and Liver Function in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats	12
Augmenting Physical Characters and Functional Benefits of Egg Fruit (Pouteria campheciana L.) Muffins with Glycemic Load Prediction	12
Wild Cherry Prunus microcarpa: Phytochemical Characterization by LCESI MS/MS Technique and its Cytotoxicity, and Pro-apoptotic Actions	12
Quinoa Polysaccharides: Extraction, Purification, Structure, Functional Properties, and Applications in Food Science and Health	12
Enhancement of Antioxidant Properties of the Medicinal Plant, Costus Pictus by Optimization of its Drying and Extraction Criteria	12
Protein-based Emulsion Hydrogels and Their Application in the Development of Sustainable Food Products	12
Evaluation of Proximate Composition, Cooking Quality, and Texture Profile Analysis in Himalayan Landraces of Black Gram (Vigna mungo)	11
Phytochemical Constituents from the Seeds of Capsella bursa-pastoris and Their Antioxidant Activities	11
Phytochemical Analysis of Triphala Extract, In Vitro and In Silico Evaluation of Pancreatic Lipase Inhibition for Obesity Management	11
Impact of Whey Protein Isolate and Xanthan Gum on the Functionality and in vitro Digestibility of Raw and Cooked Chestnut Flours	11
Traditional Fermentation Affects the Nutraceutical Properties of Parkia biglobosa Seeds	11
Estimation of Advanced Glycation End Products in Selected Foods and Beverages by Spectrofluorimetry and ELISA	11
Andean Crops Germination: Changes in the Nutritional Profile, Physical and Sensory Characteristics. A Review	11
Looking for a Novel Vegan Protein Supplement from Faba Bean, Lupine, and Soybean: a Dietary and Industrial Standpoint	11
Daily Intake of Lemna minor or Spinach as Vegetable Does Not Show Significant Difference on Health Parameters and Taste Preference	11
Phenolic Compounds, Antioxidant Activity, Sensorial Analysis and Metabolic Syndrome Enzyme Inhibition Properties of Calafate (Berberis microphylla) Fruit Juice Fermented by Patagonian Lactic Acid Bact	11
The Formation of Starch-Lipid Inclusion Complex by Enzymatic Hydrolysed Oils	11
Health Outcomes Related to the Consumption of Olive Products: A Brief Review	10
Differential Efficacy of Storage Temperature and Postharvest Treatment on Shelf Life and Quality of Avocado Fruit (Persea americana Mill.)	10
Correction to: Chemical Characterization of Phoenix dactylifera L. Seeds and their Beneficial Effects on the Vascular Response in Hypertensive Rats	10
Identification of Novel -Glucosidase Inhibitors from Syzygium jambos (L.) Using Spectroscopy and Molecular Docking	10
Sex Specific Effects of Prunella vulgaris on Longevity Regulation	10
Production of Functional White Bread Enriched with Various Dietary Fibers with High Consumer Acceptance	10
Gastrointestinal Health Benefits of Sorghum Phenolics	10
Mentha longifolia Alleviates Exogenous Serotonin-Induced Diabetic Hypoglycemia and Relieves Renal Toxicity via ROS Regulation	10
In Vitro Study of the Biological Activity of Aloe barbadensis Miller and its Physicochemical Characterization	10
Uncovering Potentially Therapeutic Phytochemicals, In silico Analysis, and Biological Assessment of South-Chinese Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus)	10
Combinatorial Herbal Extracts Alleviate Alcohol-Induced Hepatic Disorders	10
Effects of Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) Oil Supplementation on Hyperglycaemia, Hypertension and Hyperlipidaemia (3Hs) Patients: A Preliminary Human Trial	10
Effect of Aquafaba and Almond Milk on the Quality of Gluten-Free Vegan Pancakes: Nutritional and Sensory Evaluation	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
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
The Phytoestrogenic Effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa Involves Estrogen Receptor α in Ovariectomized Wistar Rats	9

In Vitro Investigation of the Anti-Hepatocellular Carcinoma Activity of Peptides Derived From Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) Bran	9
Co-ingestion of Cereals and Legumes during Infant Complementary Feeding: Starch and Protein in vitro Digestion	9
Composition, Structure, and Techno-Functional Characteristics of the Flour, Protein Concentrate, and Protein Isolate from Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) Seeds	8
Relationship Between the Frequency of Bowel Movements and Fecal Bacteroides in Japanese Women	8
Beverage Combination of Pomegranate Juice and Quinoa Extract Ameliorates Lipid Profile in Rat Study	8
Analysis of Nutritional Profiles of Indigenous Edible Fruits from Tanzania’s Miombo Woodlands and their Relevance To Food Security	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
Flaxseed Effects on Inflammation Regulatory Gene Expressions in an Obese Animal Model	8
Tocopherol Accumulation and Temporal Expression Analysis of VTE1 and VTE5 Gene Family in Fruit of Two Contrasting Avocado Genotypes	8
Dietary Phytochemicals that Can Extend Longevity by Regulation of Metabolism	8
Evaluation of the Relationship Between Bioactive Components in Seaweeds and Advanced Glycation End-Products Inhibitory Activities Using Principal Component Analysis	8
In Vitro Antioxidant Capacity of Opuntia spp. Fruits Measured by the LOX-FL Method and its High Sensitivity Towards Betalains	8
New Insights of Turmeric Extract-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles: Development, Characterization and In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity	8
Bioaccessibility and Antioxidant Capacity of Grape Seed and Grape Skin Phenolic Compounds After Simulated In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion	8
Resveratrol Induces the Fasting State and Alters Circadian Metabolism in Hepatocytes	8
Aronia Melanocarpa Elliot Anthocyanins Inhibits Alcoholic Liver Disease by Activation of α7nAChR	8
Potentiality of Moringa oleifera as a Nutritive Ingredient in Different Food Matrices	8
Harvest Stage and Brewing Conditions Impact Mineral Content, Phenolic Compounds, and Antioxidant Capacity of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) Herbal Tea	8
Can There be Differences in Blood Glucose Fluctuations with Consumption of Cornbread in Obesity and Normal-Weight Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial	8
In vitro and in vivo Inhibitory Activity of C-glycoside Flavonoid Extracts from Mung Bean Coat on Pancreatic Lipase and α-glucosidase	8
Selected Mesoamerican Crops – Anti-Obesity Potential and Health Promotion. A Review	8
The Synergistic Anti-inflammatory Activity and Interaction Mechanism of Ellagic Acid and a Bioactive Tripeptide (Phe-Pro-Leu) from Walnut Meal	8
Influence of Plant Phenology on Chemical Composition of Monarda fistulosa L. Organs and their Bioactive Properties	8
Quinoa Protein Hydrolysate as Potential Immunomodulators: Effects on Cytokine Production and Macrophage Activation	8
The Chemical Composition of Fatty Oil from Oliveria Decumbens Ecotypes and Evaluation of Synergistic Anti-Diabetic and Anti-Obesity Activities	8
Bioengineered Wheat Arabinoxylan – Fostering Next-Generation Prebiotics Targeting Health-Related Gut Microbes	8
The Edible Plant Crithmum maritimum Shows Nutraceutical Properties by Targeting Energy Metabolism in Hepatic Cancer	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	7
Seasonal and Geographic Variation in Serotonin Content in Sea Buckthorn	7
Development, Characterization, and Sensory Acceptability of Typical Brazilian Cheese Bread Premixes Formulated with the Addition of Yacon Potato Flour	7
Isolation and Determination of Technological Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Native Plants of the Gran Chaco - Region of South America	7
Bioactive Properties of Bread Formulated with Plant-based Functional Ingredients Before Consumption and Possible Links with Health Outcomes After Consumption- A Review	7
Conservation Strategies for Aquilaria sinensis: Insights from DNA Barcoding and ISSR Markers	7
Untargeted Metabolomic Profiling Reveals Variation in Metabolites Associated with Nutritional Values in Tef Accessions	7
Potential of Brewer’s Spent Grain as a Nutritional Ingredient in Bakery Products	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
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
Influence of Corn Flour-Based Coating Functionalized with Muña Essential Oil for Prolong Storability of Strawberries at Refrigeration	7
Chemical Characterization of White Lupin (Lupinus albus) Flour Treated by Extrusion Cooking and Aqueous Debittering Processes	7
Anti-Diabetic Potential of Chlorella Pyrenoidosa-Based Mixture and its Regulation of Gut Microbiota	7
Anti-ulcerogenic Potential of Kalanchoë gastonis-bonnieri Extracts in Male ICR Mice Model of Ethanol-induced Gastric Ulcers	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
Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Antihyperglycemic, and Haemolytic Activities of Hydroalcoholic Extracts of Red and White Pithecellobium dulce Aril at Different Stages of Ripening	7
Adding Modified Buckwheat Sprouts to an Atherogenic Diet — the Effect on Selected Nutritional Parameters in Rats	7
Extraction and Characterization of Inulin-Like Fructans from Hydroponically Grown Stevia rebaudiana Roots for Food Applications	7
Nutritional, Shelf-Life, and Sensory Evaluation of Cucumis callosus Based Optimized Syrup	7
Naringenin, a Functional Food Component, Improves Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms in Animal Model of Parkinsonism Induced by Rotenone	7
Fruits of Wild-Grown Shrubs for Health Nutrition	7
Water-Soluble Polysaccharides Extracted from Pueraria lobata Delay Aging of Caenorhabditis elegans under Heat Stress	7