This study focused on improving the extraction of anthocyanins from medicinal plants using green solvents, which is important for the food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries. The goal was to optimize the time (15–50 min), temperature (40–80 °C), and petal/solvent ratio (2.5/7%) for the ultrasound-assisted extraction of anthocyanins from Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea), using a natural deep eutectic solvent (choline chloride/glycerol, ChCl:Gly). The extraction was compared with a simple water extraction. To assess stability, we analyzed the anthocyanin content, antioxidant capacity, and color changes over 21 days. The optimal results were achieved using a temperature of 80 °C for 50 min and a 7% petal/solvent ratio. The CHCl:Gly solvent resulted in higher anthocyanin levels (374.65 mg DGE/L) compared to water (211.63 mg DGE/L). After storing the CHCl:Gly extract at 5 °C, only 16% of anthocyanins were lost, while the water extract lost 38%. The CHCl:Gly extract also showed better antioxidant capacity (156.43 µmol/mL). Color changes were less noticeable in the CHCl:Gly extract, especially when refrigerated. These findings demonstrate the method’s effectiveness for producing bioactive extracts, with potential for the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

In recent years, edible flowers have gained increasing attention as unconventional foods, primarily due to their richness in bioactive compounds. Within this context, Clitoria ternatea L. (Fabaceae), commonly known as butterfly pea, stands out not only for its remarkable biological properties but also for its intense blue pigmentation. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the plant’s potential in the food industry, highlighting its bioactive compounds, technological applications, and associated health benefits. Recent studies have demonstrated its antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-obesity, hepatoprotective, and anticancer activities, as well as its use as a natural colorant, functional ingredient, active packaging component, and in nutraceutical and cosmetic formulations. Despite these promising findings, most available evidence comes from preclinical studies, with limited clinical validation to date. Therefore, further human studies are needed to confirm the efficacy and safety of the reported beneficial effects. Altogether, C. ternatea represents a promising natural resource for developing functional foods that meet the growing clean-label demand, fostering the incorporation of sustainable and natural ingredients.

Análise da percepção corporal em pacientes portadores de sobrepeso e obesidade atendidos numa clínica integrada de assistência à saúde em Belo Horizonte-MG / Analysis of body perception in patients with overweight and obesity treated at an integrated health care clinic in Belo Horizonte-MG