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Asparagus saponins: effective natural beneficial ingredient in functional foods, from preparation to applications.

Fan ZhangShengxiong ChenJianguo ZhangKiran ThakurMaurizio BattinoHui CaoMohamed A FaragJianbo XiaoZhao-Jun Wei
Published in: Critical reviews in food science and nutrition (2023)
Asparagus species is recognized as a perennial herb with several valuable functional ingredients, and has been widely used as medicine and food since ancient times. Among its main chemical constituents, saponins play a vital role in the health benefits and biological activities including anti-cancer, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic. This review summarizes the preparation methods, structure and classification, biological functions, as well as the food and non-food applications of asparagus saponins, with a special emphasis on its anti-cancer effects in vitro and in vivo . Further, the main challenges and limitations of the current research trends in asparagus saponins are highlighted after a detailed analysis of the recent research information. This review bridges the gap between bioactive components and human health and aids current research on functional and health-promoting foods and medicinal application of Asparagus saponins.
Keyphrases
  • human health
  • risk assessment
  • anti inflammatory
  • climate change
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • health information
  • microbial community
  • oxidative stress
  • deep learning
  • mass spectrometry