For centuries, quinoa cultivation was centered only in the Andean countries, and recently it has spread to all regions of the world. Although the number of exporting countries has increased, Bolivia and Peru remain the world’s leading producers...
The increasing demand for natural bioactive ingredients extracted from Aromatic and Medicinal Plants (AMPs) has produced disposal problems associated with residual solid waste. One of the main sectors interested in the exploitation of AMPs is the Ess...
Mushrooms have long been valued for their taste and numerous health benefits. The Montesinho Natural Park is home to over two hundred edible mushroom species, yet climate change and unsustainable practices have affected their availability. Controlled...
Food additives are substances of natural origin or obtained by chemical synthesis. Among these additives, food antioxidants play an essential role in preserving food quality by neutralizing free radicals and inhibiting oxidation reactions, which help...
The trend in protein consumption is towards plant-based foods, for this reason a powdered beverage with a balanced profile of essential amino acids was developed, combining two different sources of protein, cushuro (Nostoc commune) and quinoa (Chenop...
Neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases have become highly significant in Western societies. Unfortunately, these diseases currently lack a cure, and existing treatments merely manage the symptoms. Thus, it is imperative to explore new altern...
The jumbo squid fishery in Peru is the second most important after the anchovy fishery. During its manufacturing process, only 50% to 60% of the total jumbo squid is used, thereby, the residues could be used to develop functional foods. Cañihu...
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of drugs commonly used worldwide for their analgesic and antipyretic effects. However, an overdose of NSAIDs can have negative effects on various systems, including the cardiovascular, gastro...
This literature overview examines the findings of meta-analyses investigating the health impacts of Goji berries and their derivatives. The aim was to provide a synthesis of available evidence regarding the potential benefits of Goji berries in vario...
Sweet cherry trees are one of the most important crops worldwide, producing fruits with high economic importance due to the nutritional value and bioactive properties of cherries, providing benefits to human health. Due to the currently unstable clim...
It is undeniable that suitable packaging will extend the shelf life of the food. The packaging industry has had to renew and innovate in a world where consumers are increasingly environmentally conscious in order to deal with the impact of the produc...
In recent years, the different dietary needs of consumers due to their health problems, such as food allergies and lactose intolerance, or lifestyle changes, well-being trends, and increasing awareness about environmental concerns, causes an incremen...
Foods based on plant proteins have increased in recent years. Thus, this study aimed to establish the potential of rye protein hydrolysates to release bioactive peptides to treat non-communicable diseases. Rye protein isolate was obtained using the s...
Five varieties of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.; Futura 75, Futura 83, Felina 32, Earlina 08 FC and Henola) were planted to produce grain and then to study their potential as an alternative source of nutritional compounds due to their fat, carb...
This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) for obtaining bioactive compounds from floral sources, emphasizing its potential application in the pharmaceutical and food industries. As a “gree...
The scarcity of water resources is considered a major threat and challenge for agriculture. Water limitations could strongly affect the growth and development of many crops including quinoa, a nutrition-rich, climate-resilient crop that is gaining at...
Research into the optimal diet’s impact on health and the environment underscores the value of a plant-based diet, rich in plant foods and linked to health benefits and sustainability. However, long-term dietary adherence remains a challenge du...
Thermoplastic starch films (TPS) are an alternative for single-use plastics in packaging. Evaluating large-scale production alternatives that maintain the properties of these bio-based polymers is a crucial factor in understanding their potential ind...
Barley is one of the economically important crop species and the net form of net blotch (NFNB) caused by Pyrenophora teres f. teres has a significant impact on the quantity and quality of grain yield. Selection and inbreeding have resulted in a lack...
The aim of this study was to compare ultrasound-assisted extraction (USAE) with probe (USAE-P) and USAE with bath (USAE-B), using different solvents (ethanol:water), on the extraction of total phenolic compounds (TPC) from tomato pomace and lemon pee...
Acetic acid bacteria (AAB) are ubiquitous wine spoilage microorganisms causing significant economic damage to winemakers. Considering difficulties in their isolation through traditional microbiological methods, it would be advantageous to detect them...
Macroalgae, or seaweed, has a long history of use in human diets, especially in Eastern nations. However, the present interest in these species is driven by their remarkable bioactive and nutritional qualities and their significant availability and u...
Food waste is seen as a societal, economic, and environmental challenge, threatening food security and causing natural resource overconsumption and nutrition loss. There is inequality in the distribution of food resources around the world and many co...
In Algeria, the camel is one of the greatest riches and resource reservoirs of the Saharan territory. Compared to other farm animals, this species was relegated to the background, despite a past that testifies to a preponderant role in a hostile envi...
This paper aims to develop an effective AI-driven method to predict the maturity level of coconut (Cocos nucifera) fruits using acoustic signals. The proposed sound-based autonomous approach exploits various deep learning models, including customized...
This study aims to analyze patents relating to new plant varieties of Lamiaceae, a plant family recognized for the interest of these genera in the medicinal and aromatic fields. The study also seeks to identify the genera and species most exploited i...
This review explores the challenges brought about by emerging foodborne pathogens and the strategies employed to ensure food safety. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review to gather information on the latest trends in foodborne pathog...
Drought is a significant environmental stress that severely affects the development, productivity, and overall quality of various key crops. Tomato production is globally significant due to its economic importance and is considered the second horticu...
This work presents a review related to the obtainment of cellulose from different structures in agro-industrial residues, both for application in the food industry and for the reinforcement of other materials. Cellulose nanofibers are produced by the...
Plant-soil sensing devices coupled with Artificial Intelligence autonomously collect and process in situ plant phenotypic data. A challenge of this approach is the limited incorporation of phenotype data into decision support systems designed to harn...
RuBisCO is the main photosynthetic enzyme of carbon assimilatory pathways in nature. Despite being the most abundant protein on earth, RuBisCO is still relatively underutilised in the food chain. Although there are sequence and structure details in t...
Gujarat is one of India’s top potato-producing regions, making it one of the world’s top producers of potatoes. The demand for potatoes is driven by the food processing industry, domestic consumption, and export opportunities. While potat...
Traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) have been considered an important source of curative remedy for many years due to their potential chemical components which can promote health and prevent diseases. According to TCM, influenza is differentiated int...
Digital farming has revolutionized agriculture by integrating technologies like IoT, AI, big data analytics, and remote sensing. This paper explores the impact of digital farming on agricultural engineering practices, highlighting the changes it has...
Traditionally, Middle Eastern herbal medicines, especially traditional Iranian medicines (TIM), have been used by cancer patients both during and after active cancer treatments. Medicinal plants and herbs which are common in traditional Iranian medic...
The global demand for bottled king coconut water has led to a significant accumulation of empty king coconut husks in nut water export industries, posing challenges in managing and disposing of this agricultural waste. To address this issue, the prod...
Since the end of 2019, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread globally, affecting people worldwide. Patients with severe COVID-19 require intensive care unit (ICU) adm...
Tithonia diversifolia is often grown as a cover crop or as a green manure crop in climate-smart agriculture practices. This plant can be harvested at various growth stages, and the biomass can be incorporated into the soil. The decomposition of plant...
This literature overview describes the potential benefits associated with the integration of precision nutrition and artificial intelligence (AI). PubMed was searched up to June 2023 to identify clinical studies that focused on AI dietary apps used i...
Rambutan seeds (RS) are industrial waste often generated in the canned fruit industry. The aim of this study was to extract polysaccharides from defatted rambutan seeds or crude polysaccharides (POLS-DRSs) with subcritical water. Defatted seed powder...
Berry fruit seeds should be treated as a valuable waste product of the fruit industry. In the following study, oils from cranberry, black currant, red currant, strawberry and chokeberry seeds were extracted by conventional and pressurized liquid extr...
The objective of this work was to formulate PVA films with the addition of modified phenols, chitosan, silver, or copper nanoparticles with fungistatic and bacteriostatic activity. The films were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectrosco...
Camel meat is considered as good source of nutrition, its taste and texture are similar to that of cattle and has an amino acid content ten times higher than that of the latter. Moreover, its consumption is very low and the manufacture and marketing...
The process of desertification affects about 46% of Africa. Hence, the dromedary appears by far to be the most appropriate strategic investment. It is obvious that in view of global events, the number of areas that will be affected by desertification...
Arthrospira sp. is an alternative source of protein in the food chain, but it may also be considered a source of phenolic compounds with interesting properties, such as antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. In active packaging, these two properti...
Control of bacterial growth in food is essential to maintaining food quality and safety. The use of food additives is one answer raised to address this problem. However, some synthetic antimicrobial additives pose minor to serious health risks to con...
The dengue virus is globally widespread and has a high infection and fatality rate. Currently, no medication is available. So, this study aims to screen for promising inhibitors from Dodonaea viscosa by targeting NS5 methyltransferase (crucial in RNA...
Elevated cholesterol levels, or hypercholesterolemia, have been recognized as the underlying cause of various diseases, most notably cardiovascular diseases. Unfortunately, most cholesterol-lowering (or anti-hypercholesterolemic) drugs are associated...
This study examined the impact of climate change, specifically the Temperature–Humidity Index (THI), on local “Brune de l’Atlas” cows and imported dairy breeds (Prim’Holstein and Montbéliarde) in Algeria. Data fro...
The objective of this work is to evaluate the impact of regenerative agriculture alternatives in rainfed almond crops on a range of ecosystems services. A Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) was conducted to evaluate the different land management alternati...
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