Application of Terpenoid Compounds in Food and Pharmaceutical Products

Terpenes are compounds that include monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, and terpenes, where isoprene is the basic structural unit of multiple oxygenated hydrocarbons. often found in plants, especially some Zingiberaceae or tulips, they have been obtained by direct extraction, chemical synthesis, microorganisms. They exhibit anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-oxidant, analgesic activity, aid digestion, other biological activities. widely used as factors food health anti-cancer treatments. active substances fermented Chinese baijiu products gives its fruity aroma. To a certain extent, terpenes affect quality baijiu. In pharmaceutical products, limonene elemene, strong activity reduces mitosis tumor cells, induces cell apoptosis, inhibits growth. However, low yield limits application. Therefore, we review sources focus on biosynthesis pathway explore latest research progress play biologically functional role development utilization industry. We provide new ideas for improvement optimization various industries.