Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng) fruit: A functional food and medicinal resource

Thanh, Thi Van; Fan, Liuping; Suhartini, Wildan; Girmatsion, Mogos

doi:10.1016/j.jff.2019.103512

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“…From a medicinal perspective, the beta carotene in Gac aril can potentially cure vitamin A deficiency for vision and increase blood plasma level ( Vuong et al., 2002 ). Given the prominent phytonutrients, commercial Gac products including Gac aril in the form of powder, puree, concentrate, frozen, juice, Gac oil in a capsule, Gac fruit jam, tea, biscuits, soap, skin balm, Gac seed alcohol, and Gac fruit enzymes, are mostly manufactured in Vietnam, China, and Thailand ( Do et al., 2019 ). However, only a few studies on Gac pulp ( Kubola and Siriamornpun, 2011 ; Chusak et al., 2020 ) and Gac peel ( Kubola and Siriamornpun, 2011 ) as food ingredients have reported.…”

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“…Mixing of whey protein (5 or 10% w/w) and gelatin (5% w/w) influences gel setting characteristics (Devi et al, 2014), and the stability of beta carotene emulsion produced by whey protein mixed with beet pectin (Xu et al, 2012). The addition of synthetic colourants of red and yellow shade enhances consumer perception and satisfaction (Feketea and Tsabouri, 2017). Although artificial colours generally offer more appeal, with their brighter shades than natural colour, the consumer choices for natural colourants added to food are often acceptable.…”

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Influence of natural colour blends of freeze-dried Gac aril and pulp on the quality of whey protein-mixed gelatin-based chewables

Kumkong

Banjongsinsiri

Laohakunjit

et al. 2020

Heliyon

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Gelatin gummy jelly is a chewable snack with attractive synthetic colour and flavour. The use of natural carotenoid colourant, found in Gac aril or pulp, potentially benefits consumer health. The objectives of this study were to formulate gummy prototypes designed with varying levels of gelatin, sucrose, and glucose syrup, to vary the addition of whey protein concentrate (WPC) and freeze-dried (FD) Gac aril and pulp to the selected prototype, and to investigate changes in coloured WPC-mixed gelatin gummy during storage. The prototype containing gelatin, sucrose, and glucose syrup at 10, 50, and 40%, respectively, was selected based on its hardness, gumminess, and chewiness values. The addition of WPC (0.75%) to the selected prototype increased the values of hardness, springiness, and gumminess but reduced the values of cohesiveness and chewiness. Coloured WPC-mixed gelatin gummy with blends (0.5 g/100 g) of FD Gac aril and pulp at a ratio of 75:25 appeared yellow-orange and received the highest acceptance score. The quality of coloured WPC-mixed gelatin changed to a dull colour and a softer texture gel during storage. Therefore, Gac-coloured WPC-mixed gelatin gummy improvement for colour and texture qualities should be of concern for shelf-life stability.

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Influence of natural colour blends of freeze-dried Gac aril and pulp on the quality of whey protein-mixed gelatin-based chewables

Kumkong

Banjongsinsiri

Laohakunjit

et al. 2020

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“…Spreng) has grown through hout Asia (China, Japan, and Taiwan), Malesia (Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia), Indochina (Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar),the Indian subcontinent (Bangladesh and India in the specific areas such as Assam, Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal), Papuasia (Papua New Guinea), and also Northeastern Australia (Queensland) [21,49]. The plant categorize as vigorously perennial vines where males and females flower on separate plants.…”

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Adressing the Sustainable Agricultural Agenda: Gac Fruit Benefit in Qur’an and Value Chain Perspective

Ariffin¹,

Shah²,

Ahmad³

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Advances in Biological Sciences Research

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Gac fruit is one of the exceptional varieties of fruits that contain numerous secrets and wonders; which according the text of Qur'an, the benefits of fruits in paradis frequently discussed and as natural resource, medical and health. However, since prior studies have solely concentrated on the content and nutrients of Gac fruit, the value chain ecosystem for this valuable product has not been explored through research. Therefore, this concept paper will literately focus on the nutritional position of this fruit according to the text in the Quran as well as the exploring the value chain that can strengthen the viability of the product. Methodology used to provide sufficient information on Gac fruit are the Qur'anic literature and value chain inter-sectoral upgrading model literature review. The findings of the study is expected to provide a list of Gac fruit's benefit according to Quran and products value chain as part of a large -scale source of food security and sustainability, as well as to reinforce the national aim in the Sustainable Development Goal led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI).

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“…The aril of gac contains a high concentration of oil that is composed of several types of fatty acids. Similarly, fatty acids are also rich in the seeds [17]. MSE contained primarily stearic acid (60.5%), smaller amounts of linoleic (20%), oleic (9%), and palmitic acids (5%–6%), and trace amounts of arachidic, etc.…”

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“…Neurite length could reach to 40.20 ± 2.72 µm (seed extract treatment of 138 µg·mL −1 ) and 3.58 ± 0.42 µm (controls). The seed extract presented the same behavior with nerve growth factor (NGF) as the neurotrophic effects [17]. The 17-kDa protein obtained from MSE has the potential to induce neurite outgrowth, which was proved by a PC-12 cell model [69].…”

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A Potential Anti-Tumor Herb Bred in a Tropical Fruit: Insight into the Chemical Components and Pharmacological Effects of Momordicae Semen

Luo

Cao

et al. 2019

Molecules

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Gac fruit (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng) is a popular tropical fruit in southeast Asia. What is amazing is that its seeds (Momordicae Semen) and arils are traditional herbs with anti-tumor activity, and have protected human health for more than 1000 years. In recent years, its anti-tumor activity has received extensive attention and research. This manuscript summarized the chemical composition of saponins, fatty acids, volatile constituents, proteins, peptides, and other components from Momordicae Semen (MSE). The effect and mechanism of MSE and its extract on breast cancer, gastric cancer, lung cancer, esophagus cancer, melanomas, and human cervical epithelial carcinoma were discussed. In addition, its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other pharmacological effects were also analyzed. We hope that this review will provide new ideas for the treatment of cancer and other diseases, and become a reference for the further research into complementary and alternative medicine.

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Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng) fruit: A functional food and medicinal resource

Cited by 22 publications

References 90 publications

Influence of natural colour blends of freeze-dried Gac aril and pulp on the quality of whey protein-mixed gelatin-based chewables

Influence of natural colour blends of freeze-dried Gac aril and pulp on the quality of whey protein-mixed gelatin-based chewables

Adressing the Sustainable Agricultural Agenda: Gac Fruit Benefit in Qur’an and Value Chain Perspective

A Potential Anti-Tumor Herb Bred in a Tropical Fruit: Insight into the Chemical Components and Pharmacological Effects of Momordicae Semen

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