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View article: A Conjoint Analysis of the Preferences for Food and Beverage Pop-up Shops Among Gen Z College Students in Davao City
A Conjoint Analysis of the Preferences for Food and Beverage Pop-up Shops Among Gen Z College Students in Davao City Open
This study explores the attributes influencing Gen Z college students’ preferences for food and beverage pop-up shops in Davao City, where limited research exists. A mixed-methods approach was used: qualitative data from key informant inte…
View article: Evaluating the Microstructure and Bioaccessibility of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity After the Dehydration of Red Cabbage
Evaluating the Microstructure and Bioaccessibility of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity After the Dehydration of Red Cabbage Open
This study aims to examine the effects of various drying methods, namely convective drying (CD), vacuum drying (VD), infrared drying (IRD), low-temperature vacuum drying (LTVD), and freeze-drying (FD), on the microstructure and in vitro bi…
View article: Implications of Pleurotus ostreatus solid-state bioprocessing on the nutritional composition, protein structure, and anti-hypertensive and anti-inflammatory potential of local beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Implications of Pleurotus ostreatus solid-state bioprocessing on the nutritional composition, protein structure, and anti-hypertensive and anti-inflammatory potential of local beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Open
Improving snacks formulation to make them more nutritionally balanced can support healthy growth and development in children. Specifically, this approach can be beneficial for preventing obesity and promoting overall metabolic health. Ther…
View article: Screening of the effect of new food prototypes based on fermented lentil and quinoa flours on the colonic microbiota of older adults through a static <i>in vitro</i> colonic fermentation model
Screening of the effect of new food prototypes based on fermented lentil and quinoa flours on the colonic microbiota of older adults through a static <i>in vitro</i> colonic fermentation model Open
The formulation of new food concepts based on protein-rich ingredients from legumes or pseudo-cereals seems a promising approach to meet the increased protein demands in the older adults.
View article: The Impact of Complementary Feeding on Fecal Microbiota in Exclusively Breast-Fed Infants with Cystic Fibrosis (A Descriptive Study)
The Impact of Complementary Feeding on Fecal Microbiota in Exclusively Breast-Fed Infants with Cystic Fibrosis (A Descriptive Study) Open
Background/Objectives: Early life gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in shaping immunity, metabolism, and overall health outcomes. This is relevant in healthy infants but may be even more crucial in infants with chronic devastating diseas…
View article: Mechanical Properties and In Vitro Digestibility of Fermented Lentil and Quinoa Flour Food Prototypes for Older Adults
Mechanical Properties and In Vitro Digestibility of Fermented Lentil and Quinoa Flour Food Prototypes for Older Adults Open
Background/Objectives: The increase in the older adult population worldwide and the need to switch to vegetal-origin protein consumption for environmental sustainability point to legumes and pseudocereals as alternative ingredients in new …
View article: Impact of Fava Bean (Vicia faba) Processing on Quality Characteristics and Digestibility of a Protein-Rich Snack
Impact of Fava Bean (Vicia faba) Processing on Quality Characteristics and Digestibility of a Protein-Rich Snack Open
The impact of fava bean processing methods (soaking, autoclaving, fermentation) on a legume-based bars’ quality, protein characteristics, and digestibility was shown. The antioxidant and the angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibitory capacit…
View article: Antithrombotic Treatment for Cervical Artery Dissection
Antithrombotic Treatment for Cervical Artery Dissection Open
Importance Cervical artery dissection is the most common cause of stroke in younger adults. To date, there is no conclusive evidence on which antithrombotic therapy should be used to treat patients. Objective To perform an individual patie…
View article: <i>In vitro</i> screening of the impact of dietary prebiotic components, probiotic strains, and their symbiotic combinations on colonic microbiota in children with cystic fibrosis
<i>In vitro</i> screening of the impact of dietary prebiotic components, probiotic strains, and their symbiotic combinations on colonic microbiota in children with cystic fibrosis Open
Children with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) are more likely to have intestinal dysbiosis due to recurrent antibiotic therapy and the conventional hypercaloric diet administered to them.
View article: Association between Dietary Intake and Faecal Microbiota in Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Association between Dietary Intake and Faecal Microbiota in Children with Cystic Fibrosis Open
A “high-fat, high-energy diet” is commonly recommended for children with cystic fibrosis (CF), leading to negative consequences on dietary patterns that could contribute to altered colonic microbiota. The aim of this study was to assess di…
View article: In Vitro Digestion Assessment (Standard vs. Older Adult Model) on Antioxidant Properties and Mineral Bioaccessibility of Fermented Dried Lentils and Quinoa
In Vitro Digestion Assessment (Standard vs. Older Adult Model) on Antioxidant Properties and Mineral Bioaccessibility of Fermented Dried Lentils and Quinoa Open
The growing number of older adults necessitates tailored food options that accommodate the specific diseases and nutritional deficiencies linked with ageing. This study aims to investigate the influence of age-related digestive conditions …
View article: Effect of Lactobacillaceae Probiotics on Colonic Microbiota and Metabolite Production in Cystic Fibrosis: A Comparative In Vitro Study
Effect of Lactobacillaceae Probiotics on Colonic Microbiota and Metabolite Production in Cystic Fibrosis: A Comparative In Vitro Study Open
Cystic Fibrosis-related gut dysbiosis (CFRGD) has become a recognised complication in children with this condition, and current evidence remains insufficient to guide the selection of probiotic strains for supplementation treatments. The a…
View article: Impact of Air-Drying Temperature on Antioxidant Properties and ACE-Inhibiting Activity of Fungal Fermented Lentil Flour
Impact of Air-Drying Temperature on Antioxidant Properties and ACE-Inhibiting Activity of Fungal Fermented Lentil Flour Open
Solid-state fermentation (SSF) with Pleurotus ostreatus enhances the nutritional value of legumes. However, drying can cause significant changes in physical and nutritional properties of the final products. Thus, this work studies the impa…
View article: Static <i>in vitro</i> digestion model adapted to the general older adult population: an INFOGEST international consensus
Static <i>in vitro</i> digestion model adapted to the general older adult population: an INFOGEST international consensus Open
Physiological parameters of the static in vitro digestion model adapted to the general older adult.
View article: Bioactive compounds and enzymatic browning inhibition in cloudy apple juice by a new magnetic UVM-7-SH mesoporous material
Bioactive compounds and enzymatic browning inhibition in cloudy apple juice by a new magnetic UVM-7-SH mesoporous material Open
Fruits and vegetables juices present a high supply of polyphenols, making them highly exposed to enzymatic browning. In this work, we report a novel magnetized mesoporous silica material (Fe3O4NPs-UVM-7) functionalised with thiol and amine…
View article: Content and bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds with potential benefits for macular health in tiger nut products
Content and bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds with potential benefits for macular health in tiger nut products Open
[EN] Clinical studies have associated the consumption of tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus L.), and its derivates, with improved macular health, due to the presence of certain liposoluble compounds with antioxidant activity, especially to lut…
View article: Nutritional and antioxidant changes in lentil and quinoa induced by fungal solid-state fermentation with Pleurotus ostreatus
Nutritional and antioxidant changes in lentil and quinoa induced by fungal solid-state fermentation with Pleurotus ostreatus Open
Solid-state fermentation (SSF) could be considered a suitable bioprocess to produce protein-vegetal ingredients with increased nutritional and functional value. This study aimed at assessing changes in phenols and antinutrients contents, a…
View article: Exploring the Impact of Solid-State Fermentation on Macronutrient Profile and Digestibility in Chia (Salvia hispanica) and Sesame (Sesamum Indicum) Seeds
Exploring the Impact of Solid-State Fermentation on Macronutrient Profile and Digestibility in Chia (Salvia hispanica) and Sesame (Sesamum Indicum) Seeds Open
Fermentation of plant-based substrates with edible fungi enhances the nutrient profile and digestibility, but it has been scarcely applied to edible seeds, which are rich in healthy lipids. In this study, chia and sesame seeds were solid-s…
View article: In Vitro Simulation of Human Colonic Fermentation: A Practical Approach towards Models’ Design and Analytical Tools
In Vitro Simulation of Human Colonic Fermentation: A Practical Approach towards Models’ Design and Analytical Tools Open
The human colonic microbiota plays an important role in the food digestion process and has a key role in maintaining health status. This community of microbes is inter-individually different due to several factors that modulate its composi…
View article: The impact of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures on eating disorder risk and emotional distress among adolescents and young people in Spain
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures on eating disorder risk and emotional distress among adolescents and young people in Spain Open
This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on emotional distress and disordered eating in a community sample of Spanish youngsters. A total of 2847 participants (95% women; aged 14-35) completed depressio…