The use of antimicrobial proteins and peptides is considered an alternative to replace traditional antibiotics that are currently ceasing to be effective in the presence of resistant pathogenic microorganisms. These molecules are effective against a broad spectrum of infectious bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens. The development of this project...
Known for their use as food colorants, betalains are water-soluble pigments found in various plant species. Adding these compounds as a colorant can also offer added value, as betalains are known to have several functional properties that can be beneficial to consumer health. Although the main source of these pigments...