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

• Main Authors: Ulises Ramírez-Esparza (Author), María Cristina Agustín-Chávez (Author), Emilio Ochoa-Reyes (Author), Sandra M. Alvarado-González (Author), Leticia X. López-Martínez (Author), Juan A. Ascacio-Valdés (Author), Guillermo C. G. Martínez-Ávila (Author), Lilia Arely Prado-Barragán (Author), José Juan Buenrostro-Figueroa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

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.

Item Description

10.3390/antiox13091142
2076-3921