Research Unit in Nutrition, Health, Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Research output

Research output per year 2019 2019 2021 2022 2023 2023

• 141 Citations
• 8 h-index
• 22 Article
• 2 Chapter
• 1 Review article

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2023

  Development and Functionality of Sinami (Oenocarpus mapora) Seed Powder as a Biobased Ingredient for the Production of Cosmetic Products

  Romero-Orejon, F. L., Huaman, J., Lozada, P., Ramos-Escudero, F. & Muñoz, A. M., Jun 2023, In: Cosmetics. 10, 3, 90.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Cosmetics 100%
  • Seed 76%
  • Cosmetic 76%
  • Seeds 75%
  • Powders 74%
  1 Scopus citations

• NUTRITIONAL AND ANTIOXIDANT PROFILE OF THE PHYSALIS FRUIT GROWN IN THREE ANDEAN REGIONS OF PERU

  Obregón-La Rosa, A. J., Contreras-López, E., Juárez, E. F., Barrón, Ú. G., Muñoz, A. M. & Ramos-Escudero, F., 2023, In: Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny. 74, 1, p. 49-57 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Physalis 100%
  • Peru 72%
  • Fruit 54%
  • Antioxidants 42%
  • Carotenoids 41%

• Optimizing vacuum drying process of polyphenols, flavanols and DPPH radical scavenging assay in pod husk and bean shell cocoa

  Ramos-Escudero, F., Casimiro-Gonzales, S., Cádiz-Gurrea, M. D. L. L., Cancino Chávez, K., Basilio-Atencio, J., Ordoñez, E. S., Muñoz, A. M. & Segura-Carretero, A., Dec 2023, In: Scientific Reports. 13, 1, 13900.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Vacuum 100%
  • Temperature 47%
  • Pressure 42%
  • Cosmeceuticals 35%
  • Food Industry 27%

• Physicochemical and Rheological Characteristics of Commercial and Monovarietal Wheat Flours from Peru

  Best, I., Portugal, A., Casimiro-Gonzales, S., Aguilar, L., Ramos-Escudero, F., Honorio, Z., Rojas-Villa, N., Benavente, C. & Muñoz, A. M., May 2023, In: Foods. 12, 9, 1789.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Flour 100%
  • Peru 95%
  • Triticum 91%
  • wheat flour 78%
  • food and luxury products industry 23%
  1 Scopus citations

• Valorization of extracts of Andean roots and tubers and its byproducts: bioactive components and antioxidant activity in vitro

  Muñoz, A. M., Jimenez-Champi, D., Contreras-López, E., Fernández-Jerí, Y., Best, I., Aguilar, L. & Ramos-Escudero, F., Aug 2023, In: Food Research. 7, 4, p. 55-63 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • bioactive compounds 100%
  • byproducts 98%
  • tubers 93%
  • Antioxidants 79%
  • antioxidant activity 78%
• 2022

  Comparison of Four Oil Extraction Methods for Sinami Fruit (Oenocarpus mapora H. Karst): Evaluating Quality, Polyphenol Content and Antioxidant Activity

  Muñoz, A. M., Casimiro-Gonzales, S., Gómez-Coca, R. B., Moreda, W., Best, I., Cajo-Pinche, M. I., Loja, J. F., Ibañez, E., Cifuentes, A. & Ramos-Escudero, F., 1 May 2022, In: Foods. 11, 10, 1518.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Oenocarpus 100%
  • Supercritical Fluid Chromatography 73%
  • Oils 56%
  • Fruit 53%
  • polyphenols 48%
  5 Scopus citations

• Efecto del método de proyectos sobre el aprendizaje de química industrial

  Translated title of the contribution: Effect of the method of projects on the Learning of Industrial ChemistryRamos-Escudero, M., Huerta Camones, R. T., Ramos-Escudero, F. & Gonzáles Chavesta, C., 2022, In: Educacion Quimica. 33, 1, p. 116-126 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • chemistry 100%
  • Safety 97%
  • Chemistry 66%
  • Liquid 61%
  • Mixture 49%
  1 Scopus citations

• Oil From Three Aguaje Morphotypes (Mauritia flexuosa L.f.) Extracted by Supercritical Fluid With CO₂: Chemical Composition and Chromatic Properties

  Ramos-Escudero, F., Gómez-Coca, R. B., Muñoz, A. M., Fuente-Carmelino, L. D. L. & Pérez-Camino, M. D. C., 15 Mar 2022, In: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 6, 843772.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Mauritia flexuosa 100%
  • morphotype 73%
  • Oils 62%
  • morphs 60%
  • Carotenoids 56%
  2 Scopus citations
• 2021

  Assessment of phenolic and volatile compounds of commercial Sacha inchi oils and sensory evaluation

  Ramos Escudero, D. F., Morales, M. T., Ramos Escudero, M., Cancino Chavez, K., Asuero, A. G. & Munoz Jauregui, A. M., 1 Feb 2021, In: Food Research International. 140, p. 110022 110022.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Oils 100%
  • volatile compounds 98%
  • sensory evaluation 92%
  • phenolic compounds 84%
  • Odorants 63%
  14 Scopus citations

• Colour, fatty acids, bioactive compounds, and total antioxidant capacity in commercial cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao L.)

  Ramos Escudero, D. F., Casimiro-Gonzales, S., Fernández-Prior, Á., Cancino Chávez, K., Gómez-Mendoza, J., Fuente-Carmelino, L. D. L. & Munoz Jauregui, A. M., 1 Jul 2021, In: LWT - Food Science and Technology. 147, 111629.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Cacao 100%
  • cocoa beans 81%
  • Chocolate 77%
  • Theobroma cacao 75%
  • Catechin 74%
  22 Scopus citations

• Efecto de la ingesta de frutas nativas como guanábana, sachatomate, aguaymanto y tumbo serrano sobre la glicemia a través del índice glicémico

  Translated title of the contribution: Effect of the intake of native fruits such as soursop, sachatomate, goldenberry and tumbo serrano on glycemia through the glycemic indexRamos Escudero, D. F. & Fernández-Condori, R., Apr 2021, In: Revista Espanola de Nutricion Comunitaria. 27, 2

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Annona 100%
  • Glycemic Index 81%
  • Fruit 57%
  • Blood Glucose 20%
  • Glycemic Load 18%

• Effect of the intake of native fruits such as soursop, sachatomate, goldenberry and tumbo serrano on glycemia through the glycemic index

  Fernández-Condori, R. & Ramos-Escudero, F., 1 Apr 2021, In: Revista Espanola de Nutricion Comunitaria. 27, 2

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Frequency of CYP2D6*3 and *4 and metabolizer phenotypes in three mestizo Peruvian populations

  Alvarado, A. T., Ybañez-Julca, R., Muñoz, A. M., Tejada-Bechi, C., Cerro, R., Quiñones, L. A., Varela, N., Alvarado, C. A., Alvarado, E., Bendezú, M. R. & García, J. A., 2021, In: Pharmacia. 68, 4, p. 891-898 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6 100%
  • Metabolic 64%
  • Phenotype 47%
  • Population 31%
  • Genotype 14%
  8 Scopus citations

• Phenology of oenocarpus mapora h. Karst in low-terrace and high-terrace forests of the madre de dios region, Peru

  Best, I., Rengifo, H., Velarde, E., Loja, J. F., Portugal, A., Rengifo, P., Aguilar, L., Ramos-Escudero, F. & Muñoz, A. M., Oct 2021, In: Forests. 12, 10, 1424.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Oenocarpus 100%
  • terraces 76%
  • karsts 62%
  • phenology 60%
  • Peru 57%
  1 Scopus citations

• Sanky (Corryocactus brevistylus) peel as low-cost adsorbent for removal of phosphate from aqueous solutions

  Contreras-López, E., Kiyan, V. M., Cerrón, J. P., Muñoz, A. M., Ramos-Escudero, F., Portuguez-Maurtua, M., Yuli-Posadas, R. & Garayar-Tasayco, H., 2 Aug 2021, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 13, 16, 8994.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Adsorbents 100%
  • Phosphates 95%
  • Adsorption 81%
  • aqueous solution 72%
  • phosphate 64%
  2 Scopus citations
• 2020

  Attenuating effect of peruvian cocoa populations on the acute asthmatic response in brown norway rats

  Périz, M., Pérez-Cano, F. J., Cambras, T., Franch, À., Best, I., Pastor-Soplin, S., Castell, M. & Massot-Cladera, M., 31 Jul 2020, In: Nutrients. 12, 8, p. 1-21 21 p., 2301.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Rattus norvegicus 100%
  • asthma 94%
  • immunoglobulin E 80%
  • mast cells 65%
  • Asthma 64%
  6 Scopus citations

• Development and characterization of an allergic asthma rat model for interventional studies

  Périz, M., Pérez-Cano, F. J., Rodríguez-Lagunas, M. J., Cambras, T., Pastor-Soplin, S., Best, I., Castell, M. & Massot-Cladera, M., 28 May 2020, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 21, 11, 3841.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • asthma 100%
  • Rats 70%
  • Brown 62%
  • rats 60%
  • Intranasal 48%
  10 Scopus citations

• Phytochemical screening and DPPH radical scavenging activity of three morphotypes of Mauritia flexuosa L.f. from Peru, and thermal stability of a milk-based beverage enriched with carotenoids from these fruits

  Best, I., Casimiro-Gonzales, S., Portugal, A., Olivera-Montenegro, L., Aguilar, L., Muñoz, A. M. & Ramos-Escudero, F., 1 Oct 2020, In: Heliyon. 6, 10, p. e05209 e05209.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Peru 100%
  • Carotenoids 95%
  • Beverages 91%
  • Phytochemicals 85%
  • Fruit 74%
  14 Scopus citations
• 2019

  Characterization of commercial Sacha inchi oil according to its composition: tocopherols, fatty acids, sterols, triterpene and aliphatic alcohols

  Ramos-Escudero, F., Muñoz, A. M., Ramos Escudero, M., Viñas-Ospino, A., Morales, M. T. & Asuero, A. G., 1 Oct 2019, In: Journal of Food Science and Technology. 56, 10, p. 4503-4515 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Tocopherols 100%
  • Triterpenes 94%
  • Sterols 88%
  • tocopherols 79%
  • triterpenoids 77%
  23 Scopus citations

• Elaboración de un pan libre de gluten a base de harina de cañihua (Chenopodium pallidicaule Aellen) y evaluación de la aceptabilidad sensorial

  Translated title of the contribution: Elaboration of a gluten-free bread based on cañihua (Chenopodium pallidicaule Aellen) flour and sensory acceptability evaluationZegarra, S., Muñoz, A. M. & Ramos-Escudero, F., 1 Oct 2019, In: Revista Chilena de Nutricion. 46, 5, p. 561-570 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Chenopodium 100%
  • Chenopodium pallidicaule 99%
  • gluten-free bread 78%
  • Flour 71%
  • Bread 68%
  8 Scopus citations

• Quality, stability, carotenoids and chromatic parameters of commercial Sacha inchi oil originating from Peruvian cultivars

  González-Miret, M. L., Viñas-Ospino, A., Ramos Escudero, M. & Ramos Escudero, D. F., Nov 2019, In: Journal of Food Science and Technology. 56, 11, p. 4901-4910 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Carotenoids 100%
  • Oils 83%
  • carotenoids 69%
  • Color 68%
  • oils 52%
  15 Scopus citations

• Semillas de chia oscuras y blancas cultivadas orgánicamente vs convencionalmente (Salvia hispanica L.): composición de ácidos grasos, actividad antioxidante y propiedades tecno-funcionales

  Translated title of the contribution: Organically vs conventionally-grown dark and white chia seeds (salvia hispanica L.): Fatty acid composition, antioxidant activity and techno-functional propertiesAlvites-Misajel, K., García-Gutiérrez, M., Miranda-Rodríguez, C. & Ramos-Escudero, F., 1 Apr 2019, In: Grasas y Aceites. 70, 2, e299.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Salvia 100%
  • Salvia hispanica 89%
  • Seeds 65%
  • functional properties 59%
  • Fatty Acids 55%
  6 Scopus citations