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  • Nutritional Biochemistry
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  • Growing consumer demand for clean-label products and natural food preservatives.
  • Industry shift away from chemical additives towards healthier alternatives.
  • Leafy vegetables recognized for dietary benefits and potential as natural preservatives.

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  • To overview bioactive compounds in leafy vegetables.
  • To explore their potential as natural food preservatives.
  • To assess their impact on food quality and shelf-life.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on leafy vegetable composition.
  • Analysis of identified bioactive compounds (phenolic acids, flavonoids, etc.).
  • Evaluation of preservative mechanisms: antioxidant and antimicrobial activity.

Main Results:

  • Leafy vegetables contain diverse bioactive compounds like phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, glucosinolates, and sulfur compounds.
  • These compounds exhibit significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
  • Potential to reduce oxidative degradation and microbial spoilage in food products.

Conclusions:

  • Leafy vegetables are a promising source of natural preservatives.
  • Bioactive compounds in these plants can extend food shelf life and improve quality.
  • Their use aligns with clean-label trends and consumer preference for natural ingredients.