Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in export quality raisins collected from different areas of Pakistan.

During 2012-2014, 170 samples of export quality raisins were collected from different vendors in Pakistan. The collected samples were analyzed for the presence of aflatoxins (AFs) and Ochratoxin A (OTA) contamination using HPLC technique. The LOD and LOQ of AFs/OTA were 0.12/0.10 and 0.36/0.30 µg kg-1, respectively. Only 5% of the samples were contaminated with […]

Plants and other natural products used in the management of oral infections and improvement of oral health

Challenges of resistance to synthetic antimicrobials have opened new vistas in the search for natural products. This article rigorously reviews plants and other natural products used in oral health: Punica granatum L. (pomegranate), Matricaria recutita L. (chamomile), Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (green tea), chewing sticks made from Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. ex A.D.C., Diospyros lycioides Desf., […]

The effect of ultrasonic pretreatment and sample preparation on the extraction yield of antioxidant compounds and activity of black currant fruits

Study of free and glycosidically bound volatile compounds in air-dried raisins from three seedless grape varieties using HS-SPME with GC-MS.

Acute effects of black currant consumption on salivary flow rate and secretion rate of salivary immunoglobulin a in healthy smokers

Effects of dietary Corinthian currants (Vitis vinifera L., var. Apyrena) on atherosclerosis and plasma phenolic compounds during prolonged hypercholesterolemia in New Zealand White rabbits.

Can raisins ameliorate the hypercholesterolaemia-induced cardiac affection?

A randomized study of raisins versus alternative snacks on glycemic control and other cardiovascular risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Anthocyanins content and antioxidant capacity of Corinthian currants (Vitis vinifera L., var. Apyrena)

A Review of the Health Benefits of Raisins