Evaluation of cytotoxicity, antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties of FNQ bush food (Old ID 28950)
Role
Chief Investigator
Description
Native foods in Australia have a rich history and there is a growing demand for bush foods. The Far North Queensland (FNQ) is considered a hotspot for a wide range of bush foods and yet its commercial production remains small. This study will evaluate the antioxidant, cytotoxicity, and anti-diabetic properties of bushfoods used by the FNQ Mbabaram Aboriginal community. While the data from cytotoxicity and antioxidant screening will help the community in developing unique and safe FNQ bush food products, the antidiabetic data will help us in identifying foods that could be used as i) healthy food substitutes in the restaurant menus, and ii) intervention foods for diabetic patients.
Date
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Mar 2024
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Bush food;Antioxidant;Natural products;Cytotoxicity;Anti-diabetic
Funding Body
Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation
Amount
5000
Project Team
Phurpa Wangchuk;Gerald Turpin