Table 3.
Specific compounds in rye extracts and their health-benefiting features.
| Specific Compounds | Chemical Formula | Health Benefits | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resorcinol | C6H6O2 | Prevents acne formation, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin disorders; also used to treat corns, calluses, and warts | [51] |
| Catechol | C6H6O2 | Anti-carcinogenic | [52] |
| Vanillin | C8H8O3 | Anti-mutagenic, cosmetic and beverages industries | [53] |
| Ferulic acid | C10H10O4 | Skin care product formulation | [51,54] |
| Quercetin | C15H10O7 | Prevent heart diseases, cancer and blood sugar regulator | [55,56] |
| Benzoic acid | C7H6O2 | Resolve skin related health issues, food preservative | [51,57] |