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View article: Phytochemical composition, antioxidant potential, and bulb mass of differently colored onions under distinct sowing methods
Phytochemical composition, antioxidant potential, and bulb mass of differently colored onions under distinct sowing methods Open
Onion (Allium cepa L.), either fresh or processed, is widely consumed for its unique aroma, flavor, and taste. While farmers aim to maximize yield, consumers demand high-quality products. These goals can conflict under certain cultivation …
View article: Influence of Kombucha Fermentation on Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Monofloral Rapeseed Bee-Collected Pollen
Influence of Kombucha Fermentation on Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Monofloral Rapeseed Bee-Collected Pollen Open
Bee-collected pollen (BCP) can serve as an excellent enhancer of functional food bioactivity, particularly when it is fermented. The aim of this study was to prepare a novel kombucha-based beverage (KPE) enriched with fermented monofloral …
View article: Comparative impact of steaming and dry heat on functional components of soy hulls
Comparative impact of steaming and dry heat on functional components of soy hulls Open
Soy hulls, a major by-product of the soy processing industry, are composed of varying amounts of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. They also contain significant levels of proteins (up to 15%) and valuable phytochemicals, including poly…
View article: Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activities of Rtanj’s Hypericum perforatum Infusion Tea and Methanolic Extracts: Insights from LC-MS/MS and HPTLC–Bioautography
Phytochemical Profile and Biological Activities of Rtanj’s Hypericum perforatum Infusion Tea and Methanolic Extracts: Insights from LC-MS/MS and HPTLC–Bioautography Open
This study aimed to examine wild-growing Hypericum perforatum L. tea (Hyperici herba) collected from Rtanj Mountain (Serbia). This research includes the following approaches: phytochemical and antioxidant characterization of H. perforatum …
View article: Goat’s Skim Milk Enriched with Agrocybe aegerita (V. Brig.) Vizzini Mushroom Extract: Optimization, Physico-Chemical Characterization, and Evaluation of Techno-Functional, Biological and Antimicrobial Properties
Goat’s Skim Milk Enriched with Agrocybe aegerita (V. Brig.) Vizzini Mushroom Extract: Optimization, Physico-Chemical Characterization, and Evaluation of Techno-Functional, Biological and Antimicrobial Properties Open
The aim of this study was to develop a novel functional ingredient—goat’s skim milk enriched with Agrocybe aegerita (V. Brig.) Vizzini mushroom extract (ME/M)—using Central Composite Design (CCD). The optimized ME/M ingredient was evaluate…
View article: The Bioaccessibility of Grape-Derived Phenolic Compounds: An Overview
The Bioaccessibility of Grape-Derived Phenolic Compounds: An Overview Open
Grape-derived phenolic compounds possess many health benefits, but their biological effectiveness and their effects on human health depend directly on bioaccessibility. Different physiological conditions, interactions with food compounds (…
View article: Influence of Habitat Factors on the Yield, Morphological Characteristics, and Total Phenolic/Flavonoid Content of Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum L.) in the Republic of Serbia
Influence of Habitat Factors on the Yield, Morphological Characteristics, and Total Phenolic/Flavonoid Content of Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum L.) in the Republic of Serbia Open
Allium ursinum L. (Alliaceae) is a perennial geophyte known for its medicinal properties. This study examines the yield, morphological characteristics, and bioactive component composition of A. ursinum across forty-three different habitats…
View article: The effect of the growing medium on the content of pigments in microgreens
The effect of the growing medium on the content of pigments in microgreens Open
Microgreens are a new class of edible vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, including carotenoids and phenolic compounds, which act as antioxidants in the human body. Preharvest interventions, such as lighting, salinit…
View article: Initially disseminated pediatric high-grade midline glioma without H3 K27M alteration: A case report and literature review
Initially disseminated pediatric high-grade midline glioma without H3 K27M alteration: A case report and literature review Open
Introduction. Pediatric high-grade gliomas (HGGs) constitute an extremely heterogeneous group of highly aggressive brain tumors. While leptomeningeal dissemination is commonly observed in patients through the course of the disease, cases w…
View article: Nutritional profile of bean-based formulation enriched with microgreens and spices
Nutritional profile of bean-based formulation enriched with microgreens and spices Open
Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are a significant source of plant-based proteins (18-31% in dry matter), dietary fibers, and bioactive compounds including anthocyanins, flavonols, phenolic acids, saponins and carotenoids [1]. Consumption of …
View article: Bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of bean-based "cheese" enriched with spices and microgreens
Bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of bean-based "cheese" enriched with spices and microgreens Open
Beans or dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are among mostly consumed legumes. They contain considerable amount of proteins; up to 25 % in dry weight and around 8% after cooking. Due to a specific protein profile, beans are highly recommend…
View article: Goat’s Milk Powder Enriched with Red (Lycium barbarum L.) and Black (Lycium ruthenicum Murray) Goji Berry Extracts: Chemical Characterization, Antioxidant Properties, and Prebiotic Activity
Goat’s Milk Powder Enriched with Red (Lycium barbarum L.) and Black (Lycium ruthenicum Murray) Goji Berry Extracts: Chemical Characterization, Antioxidant Properties, and Prebiotic Activity Open
The current trend in food innovations includes developing products containing plant ingredients or extracts rich in bioactive compounds. This study aimed to prepare and characterize skimmed thermally treated goat’s milk powders enriched wi…
View article: Enzyme Inhibitory, Physicochemical, and Phytochemical Properties and Botanical Sources of Honey, Bee Pollen, Bee Bread, and Propolis Obtained from the Same Apiary
Enzyme Inhibitory, Physicochemical, and Phytochemical Properties and Botanical Sources of Honey, Bee Pollen, Bee Bread, and Propolis Obtained from the Same Apiary Open
Bee products are an important source of nutrients and bioactive phytochemicals. This study aimed to determine the chemical composition (proximate composition, general phytochemical composition, sugar, and phenolic profiles) of four differe…
View article: Diversity and Chemical Characterization of Apple (Malus sp.) Pollen: High Antioxidant and Nutritional Values for Both Humans and Insects
Diversity and Chemical Characterization of Apple (Malus sp.) Pollen: High Antioxidant and Nutritional Values for Both Humans and Insects Open
Pollen represents a reward for pollinators and is a key element in plant–insect interactions, especially in apples, which are entomophilous species and require cross-pollination to produce economically valuable yields. The aim of this stud…
View article: Conventional vs. Organically Produced Honey—Are There Differences in Physicochemical, Nutritional and Sensory Characteristics?
Conventional vs. Organically Produced Honey—Are There Differences in Physicochemical, Nutritional and Sensory Characteristics? Open
Honey is a sweet syrup mixture substance produced by honey bees. Contradictory results have been reported on the influence of organic and conventional beekeeping on the properties of honey. The aim of this research was to determine the pot…
View article: Comparative Chemical Analysis and Bioactive Properties of Aqueous and Glucan-Rich Extracts of Three Widely Appreciated Mushrooms: Agaricus bisporus (J.E.Lange) Imbach, Laetiporus sulphureus (Bull.) Murill and Agrocybe aegerita (V. Brig.) Vizzini
Comparative Chemical Analysis and Bioactive Properties of Aqueous and Glucan-Rich Extracts of Three Widely Appreciated Mushrooms: Agaricus bisporus (J.E.Lange) Imbach, Laetiporus sulphureus (Bull.) Murill and Agrocybe aegerita (V. Brig.) Vizzini Open
Herein we describe the antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibiofilm, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing potential of aqueous and polysaccharide extracts from three widely appreciated mushrooms: Agrocybe aegerita, Laetiporus sulphureus and Agar…
View article: Front Cover: Unlocking Quercetin's Neuroprotective Potential: A Focus on Bee‐Collected Pollen (Chem. Biodiversity 6/2024)
Front Cover: Unlocking Quercetin's Neuroprotective Potential: A Focus on Bee‐Collected Pollen (Chem. Biodiversity 6/2024) Open
Front Cover. Quercetin and its derivatives possessed strong activity against neuroinflammation. However, low bioaccessiblity limits their effectiveness. As a part of modern society strong urge to find potent natural sources of these compou…
View article: Editorial: Plant's bioactivity in modern health and diet: benefits, limitations and trendy application
Editorial: Plant's bioactivity in modern health and diet: benefits, limitations and trendy application Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Nutr., 11 March 2024Sec. Food Chemistry Volume 11 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1385444
View article: Broccoli, Amaranth, and Red Beet Microgreen Juices: The Influence of Cold-Pressing on the Phytochemical Composition and the Antioxidant and Sensory Properties
Broccoli, Amaranth, and Red Beet Microgreen Juices: The Influence of Cold-Pressing on the Phytochemical Composition and the Antioxidant and Sensory Properties Open
The aim of this study was to analyze in detail the phytochemical composition of amaranth (AMJ), red beet (RBJ), and broccoli (BCJ) microgreens and cold-pressed juices and to evaluate the antioxidant and sensory properties of the juices. Th…
View article: Grape Seed Powders as a Source of Phenolic Compounds: UHPLC Orbitrap MS4 Characterization
Grape Seed Powders as a Source of Phenolic Compounds: UHPLC Orbitrap MS4 Characterization Open
Grape seeds represent a rich source of phenolic compounds that exhibit various health benefits. Therefore, grape seed powders can be a potential functional ingredient in the formulation of different nutritionally valuable food products. Th…
View article: Tame, Wicked, and Aporetic Problems in Design
Tame, Wicked, and Aporetic Problems in Design Open
The article elucidates a type of problem Rittel and Webber did not acknowledge. The underlying assumption about tame and wicked problems is that they are mutually exclusive (any problem can be either wicked or tame but cannot be both or pa…
View article: Assessment of soy genotype and processing method on trypsin inhibitors, urease and lectins content of tofu
Assessment of soy genotype and processing method on trypsin inhibitors, urease and lectins content of tofu Open
Tofu has a high nutritional value, but it may also contain components that may have an antinutritional effect, such as trypsin inhibitors (TI), lectins and ureases. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the hydrothermal…
View article: A detailed survey of agroecological status of Allium ursinum across the republic of Serbia: Mineral composition and bioaccumulation potential
A detailed survey of agroecological status of Allium ursinum across the republic of Serbia: Mineral composition and bioaccumulation potential Open
The purpose of this study was to determine the content of twenty-two biogenic elements (BEs) and potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the soil and fresh Allium ursinum leaves from 43 different locations, in order to examine their bioaccumu…
View article: Goat milk powders enriched with grape pomace seed extract: Physical and techno-functional properties
Goat milk powders enriched with grape pomace seed extract: Physical and techno-functional properties Open
This study aimed to evaluate the physical (particle size and ζ-potential) and techno-functional properties (emulsifying and foaming) of goat milk powders enriched with grape pomace seed extract (TME), as promising food ingredients in the f…
View article: Study of Selected Physicochemical Characteristics and Content of Macro– And Microelements in the Lake Gruža Water
Study of Selected Physicochemical Characteristics and Content of Macro– And Microelements in the Lake Gruža Water Open
Water is one of the most precious natural resources. The downtrend in the quality of lake water and pollution with heavy metals cause serious threats to the environment in last decades. Particularly vulnerable are the lakes that are locate…
View article: Monofloral Corn Poppy Bee-Collected Pollen—A Detailed Insight into Its Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties
Monofloral Corn Poppy Bee-Collected Pollen—A Detailed Insight into Its Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties Open
The aim of this study was to compile a detailed phytochemical profile and assess the antioxidant properties of bee-collected pollen (PBP) obtained from corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas L.) plants. To achieve this, a lipid fraction was prepared f…
View article: Quality of cucumber seedlings grown in different substrate volumes
Quality of cucumber seedlings grown in different substrate volumes Open
The production of vegetable seedlings is a part of horticultural production that is very intensive and requires a number of horticultural practices and measures. The standards of quality seedlings are not well defined, but mostly refer to …
View article: Okara-Enriched Gluten-Free Bread: Nutritional, Antioxidant and Sensory Properties
Okara-Enriched Gluten-Free Bread: Nutritional, Antioxidant and Sensory Properties Open
The aim of this study was to produce an eco-innovative gluten-free bread with a pleasant taste and a unique formulation that includes the highest quality grains and pseudocereals (buckwheat; rice; and millet); and okara; a by-product of so…