Transformation of Melinjo seed micropowders into nanopowders enhances extractability of phenolic compounds and tyrosinase inhibitory activity

• Main Authors: Vienna Saraswaty,, Suparta, Ni Wayan Wulan Prawerti, Setiyanto, Henry, Rachmawati, Heni, Adnyana, I Ketut
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2019
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13619/1/06%20Vienna%20Saraswaty.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/13619/; http://www.ukm.my/jsm/malay_journals/jilid48bil5_2019/KandunganJilid48Bil5_2019.html

Melinjo (Gnetum gnemon L.) seed powder extract exhibited antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitory activity, thus showing potential as a dietary supplement or nutraceutical to prevent aging or hyperpigmentation. Previously, we found that particle size plays important role in extraction of bioactive comp...