Researcher Layanne Fraga with the Food Research Center at the University of São Paulo in Brazil won the Quality Juice Foundation Award for her study of the health benefits of daily orange juice consumption. The Quality Juice Foundation presented the award during the Juice Summit held in Belgium at the end of October.
The Juice Summit is one of the premier international gatherings for the juice industry, bringing together representatives and experts from several countries.
Fraga conducted the research during her doctoral studies under the supervision of Associate Professor Neuza Mariko Aymoto Hassimotto with the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of São Paulo.
The work was noted for its potential for practical application and its contribution to the juice sector. The jury selected the study for both its scientific quality and the significance of its findings for the industry.
In her research, Fraga investigated the health benefits of consuming orange juice daily with meals, focusing on the role of flavanones and other bioactive compounds. The results demonstrated positive effects on gut microbiota, blood glucose control, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and the reduction of inflammatory processes.
“Our work sought to expand the understanding of the effects of daily orange juice consumption — especially when paired with meals — and to explore how its bioactive compounds can contribute to human health,” Fraga said. “The findings underscore the product’s potential as a source of beneficial substances, with effects that extend beyond its basic nutritional value.”
Fundecitrus, which reported the award, follows the research conducted by the Food Research Center at the University of São Paulo. The research helps broaden scientific knowledge regarding the properties of orange juice and its benefits for human health. Fundecitrus stated that research such as this is important for strengthening the scientific foundation regarding the product, highlighting its qualities and broadening the recognition of its benefits.
Source: Fundecitrus
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