Recent Advances in the Extraction and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds from Corn By-Products

Overview

Journal Antioxidants (Basel)

Date 2024 Sep 28

PMID 39334801

Authors

Ulises Ramirez-Esparza

Maria Cristina Agustin-Chavez

Emilio Ochoa-Reyes

Sandra M Alvarado-Gonzalez

Leticia X Lopez-Martinez

Juan A Ascacio-Valdes

Guillermo C G Martinez-Avila

Lilia Arely Prado-Barragan

Jose Juan Buenrostro-Figueroa

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Abstract

Maize comes in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, red, blue, and purple, which is due to the presence of phytochemicals such as carotenoids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, phytosterols, and some hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives. In Mexico, maize is primarily grown for human consumption; however, maize residues comprise 51-58% of the total maize plant weight (stalks, leaves, ears, and husks) and are mainly used as livestock feed. These residues contain numerous bioactive compounds that interest the industry for their potential health benefits in preventing or treating degenerative diseases. This review explores the current knowledge and highlights key aspects related to the extraction methods and different techniques for identifying the bioactive compounds found in maize by-products.

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