Como parte de un proyecto con la empresa Danper Perú, se evaluó el contenido de compuestos fenólicos y la actividad antioxidante de diversos extractos de alcachofa (Cynara scolymus L.), cultivada en el norte del Perú (provincia de La Libertad). El contenido de compuestos fenólicos expresados como mg de ácido gálico varía entre 93 y 117 mg por gramo de muestra, dependiendo del tipo de extracto analizado y de la forma de ser procesado. La actividad antioxidante de un gramo de la muestra con mayor contenido de compuestos fenólicos es comparable a la actividad de 47 mg de ácido gálico.

Nowadays, nutrition is not only based on what we cook, but also in what we take as supplements. Many products have invaded us: vitamins, aminoacids, vegetal extracts, omega-3, etc.  In this work we explain some important concepts such as nutraceuticals, functional and fortified foods, and also the way these products are made.

Nowadays, nutrition is not only based on what we cook, but also in what we take as supplements. Many products have invaded us: vitamins, aminoacids, vegetal extracts, omega-3, etc.  In this work we explain some important concepts such as nutraceuticals, functional and fortified foods, and also the way these products are made.

Nowadays, nutrition is not only based on what we cook, but also in what we take as supplements. Many products have invaded us: vitamins, aminoacids, vegetal extracts, omega-3, etc.  In this work we explain some important concepts such as nutraceuticals, functional and fortified foods, and also the way these products are made.