Abstract

GONGORA-CHI, Guadalupe Johanna et al. Extraction methods, functionality and bioactivity of saponins from Yucca: a review. Biotecnia [online]. 2023, vol.25, n.1, pp.147-155.  Epub Aug 07, 2023. ISSN 1665-1456.  https://doi.org/10.18633/biotecnia.v25i1.1800.

Saponins are secondary metabolites produced naturally by plants in response to biotic stress. Plants of the Yucca genus are considered a source of saponins, particularly steroidal glycosides. Due to their chemical structure, they are molecules with diverse functional properties and biological activities. This review critically explores the reported technological procedures to obtain saponins and saponin rich extracts from species of the Yucca genus, as well as their properties, bioactivity, and current applications. Yucca saponin extracts are considered to have potential for industrial application in various areas, particularly in food technology, health and agriculture.

Keywords : Yucca; saponins; bioactivity; extraction methods.

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