S. Chan

Chlorella-derived bioactives for cosmeceutical applications: functional properties, extraction strategies and translational challenges.

A critical and comprehensive assessment of Chlorella-derived bioactives, including proteins, polysaccharides, lipids and pigments, by establishing a bioactive-functional nexus that correlates these biochemical fractions with targeted dermatological pathways such as reactive oxygen species (ROS) quenching, tyrosinase in...

Diversifying the plant-based substrates in kombucha: bioactive compounds, health-promoting properties, and sensory characteristics

Nutritional, antioxidant and safety assessment of functional cookies enriched with Murraya koenigii and Gnetum gnemon

This study investigates the incorporation of Murraya koenigii (curry leaf) and Gnetum gnemon (melinjo) leaf powders into cookies to develop a functional snack with enhanced nutritional and bioactive properties. Cookies were prepared as separate formulations fortified with M. koenigii or G. gnemon leaf powder at 1, 5, a...