Browsing Research Articles (Consumer Science) by UP Author "Bester, Megan Jean"

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Effect of simulated in vitro upper gut digestion of processed cowpea beans on phenolic composition, antioxidant properties and cellular protection

Apea-Bah, Franklin B.; Serem, June Cheptoo; Bester, Megan Jean; Duodu, Kwaku Gyebi; Beta, Trust (Elsevier, 2021-12)

The effect of simulated in vitro upper gut digestion on the phenolic composition and antioxidant properties of processed cowpea beans was studied. The samples comprised four cowpea cultivars: a cream, brownish-cream and ...
Hydrothermal processing and in vitro simulated human digestion affects the bioaccessibility and bioactivity of phenolic compounds in African pumpkin (Momordica balsamina) leaves

Moyo, Siphosanele Mafa; Serem, June Cheptoo; Bester, Megan Jean; Mavumengwana, Vuyo; Kayitesi, Eugenie (MDPI, 2021-08-27)

The African pumpkin (Momordica balsamina) contains bioactive phenolic compounds that may assist in reducing oxidative stress in the human body. The leaves are mainly consumed after boiling in water for a specific time; ...

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