The Renaissance of Plant Mucilage in Health Promotion and Industrial Applications: A Review

Plant mucilage is a renewable and cost-effective source of plant-based compounds that are biologically active, biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly. Until recently, plant mucilage has been of interest mostly for technological purposes. This review examined both its tr...

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Published inNutrients Vol. 13; no. 10; p. 3354
Main Authors Dybka-Stępień, Katarzyna, Otlewska, Anna, Góźdź, Patrycja, Piotrowska, Małgorzata
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 24.09.2021
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Subjects
Biocompatibility
Biodegradability
Biodegradation
Biological activity
Biomaterials
Biomedical materials
Carbohydrates
Cosmetics
dietary fiber
Flowers & plants
Food
food additives
Functional foods & nutraceuticals
Health promotion
health-promoting properties
Herbivores
Hydration
hydrocolloids
Industrial applications
Molecular weight
Mucilage
nutraceuticals
Pathogens
plant mucilage
Review
Seeds
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Summary:Plant mucilage is a renewable and cost-effective source of plant-based compounds that are biologically active, biodegradable, biocompatible, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly. Until recently, plant mucilage has been of interest mostly for technological purposes. This review examined both its traditional uses and potential modern applications in a new generation of health-promoting foods, as well as in cosmetics and biomaterials. We explored the nutritional, phytochemical, and pharmacological richness of plant mucilage, with a particular focus on its biological activity. We also highlighted areas where more research is needed in order to understand the full commercial potential of plant mucilage.
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ISSN:2072-6643
2072-6643
DOI:10.3390/nu13103354