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View article: Influence of Sodium Chloride on the Behaviour of Pseudomonas fluorescens in Ripened Sheep Cheese
Influence of Sodium Chloride on the Behaviour of Pseudomonas fluorescens in Ripened Sheep Cheese Open
Ewe’s milk cheese produced from raw milk holds cultural and economic importance in Southern European countries; however, it poses microbiological challenges. Among spoilage microorganisms, Pseudomonas fluorescens is particularly concerning…
View article: Sustainable Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles as Active Compounds for Pectin Packaging Films
Sustainable Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles as Active Compounds for Pectin Packaging Films Open
This study determined the feasibility of using zinc oxide nanoparticles of various origins as an active compound for biopolymer packaging films. The study focused on the effects of green synthesis using passion fruit or tomato extracts and…
View article: Bioactive Properties of Chitosan/Nanocellulose Films Loaded with Sage Essential Oil: From In Vitro Study to In Situ Application in Shelf-Life Extension of Fresh Poultry Meat
Bioactive Properties of Chitosan/Nanocellulose Films Loaded with Sage Essential Oil: From In Vitro Study to In Situ Application in Shelf-Life Extension of Fresh Poultry Meat Open
The overuse of nonrenewable resources has motivated intensive research and the development of new types of green bio-based and degradable feedstocks derived from natural sources, such as cellulose derivates, also in nanoforms. The inclusio…
View article: Emerging Trends in Active Packaging for Food: A Six-Year Review
Emerging Trends in Active Packaging for Food: A Six-Year Review Open
The development of active food packaging has evolved rapidly in recent years, offering innovative solutions to enhance food preservation and safety while addressing sustainability challenges. This review compiles and analyzes recent advanc…
View article: Extension of Poultry Meat Shelf Life Using Cynara cardunculus L. Leaf Extracts as a Natural Preservative
Extension of Poultry Meat Shelf Life Using Cynara cardunculus L. Leaf Extracts as a Natural Preservative Open
Food additives are used to prevent food spoilage and extend its shelf life. However, concerns regarding the potential health implications associated with some synthetic additives have prompted research efforts aimed at identifying natural …
View article: Green Processes for Chitin and Chitosan Production from Insects: Current State, Challenges, and Opportunities
Green Processes for Chitin and Chitosan Production from Insects: Current State, Challenges, and Opportunities Open
Chitin and chitosan are valuable biopolymers with various applications, ranging from food to pharmaceuticals. Traditionally sourced from crustaceans, the rising demand for chitin/chitosan, paired with the development of the insect sector, …
View article: Quality Preservation and Shelf-Life Extension of Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L. Mill) Using Edible Coatings
Quality Preservation and Shelf-Life Extension of Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L. Mill) Using Edible Coatings Open
Prickly pear consumption is increasing across the world due to its rich variety of nutrients and bioactive compounds. Yet, it is a seasonal and highly perishable fruit, and the application of edible coatings emerges as an alternative to ex…
View article: Enzymatic Hydrolysis Systems Enhance the Efficiency and Biological Properties of Hydrolysates from Frozen Fish Processing Co-Products
Enzymatic Hydrolysis Systems Enhance the Efficiency and Biological Properties of Hydrolysates from Frozen Fish Processing Co-Products Open
Co-products from the frozen fish processing industry often lead to financial losses. Therefore, it is essential to transform these co-products into profitable goods. This study explores the production of fish protein hydrolysates (FPH) fro…
View article: Enzymatic Hydrolysis Systems to Enhance Efficiency and Biological Properties of Hydrolysates from Frozen Fish Processing Co-Products
Enzymatic Hydrolysis Systems to Enhance Efficiency and Biological Properties of Hydrolysates from Frozen Fish Processing Co-Products Open
Co-products from the frozen fish processing industry often lead to financial losses. Therefore, it is essential to transform these co-products into profitable goods. This study explores the production of fish protein hydrolysates (FPH) fro…
View article: Harnessing Lignocellulosic Crops for Phytomanagement of Contaminated Soils: A Multi-Country Study
Harnessing Lignocellulosic Crops for Phytomanagement of Contaminated Soils: A Multi-Country Study Open
The dwindling availability of agricultural land, caused by factors such as rapid population growth, urban expansion, and soil contamination, has significantly increased the pressure on food production. To address this challenge, cultivatin…
View article: Exploring the Benefits of Nutritional and Chemical Characteristics of Touriga Nacional and Arinto Varieties (Vitis vinifera L.)
Exploring the Benefits of Nutritional and Chemical Characteristics of Touriga Nacional and Arinto Varieties (Vitis vinifera L.) Open
Environmental degradation leads to an unsustainable food system. In addition to this issue, the consumption of foods that improve people’s health and well-being is recommended. One of the alternatives is undoubtedly the use of by-products …
View article: Biomass to Bioenergy in the Province of Huíla, Angola
Biomass to Bioenergy in the Province of Huíla, Angola Open
The search for cleaner energy sources in Angola has grown significantly due to the need to reduce the dependence on diesel generators to supply electricity, which, combined with the fossil fuels consumption in the transport and industrial …
View article: Exploring the Benefits of Nutritional and Chemical Characteristics of Touriga Nacional and Arinto Varieties (<em>Vitis vinifera</em> L.)
Exploring the Benefits of Nutritional and Chemical Characteristics of Touriga Nacional and Arinto Varieties (<em>Vitis vinifera</em> L.) Open
Environmental degradation leads to a totally unsustainable food system. In addition to this is-sue, the consumption of foods that improve people's health and well-being is recommend-ed. These guidelines create new challenges and the d…
View article: Effects of Humic Substances and Mycorrhizal Fungi on Drought-Stressed Cactus: Focus on Growth, Physiology, and Biochemistry
Effects of Humic Substances and Mycorrhizal Fungi on Drought-Stressed Cactus: Focus on Growth, Physiology, and Biochemistry Open
Utilizing water resources rationally has become critical due to the expected increase in water scarcity. Cacti are capable of surviving with minimal water requirements and in poor soils. Despite being highly drought-resistant, cacti still …
View article: Sustainable Food Packaging with Chitosan Biofilm Reinforced with Nanocellulose and Essential Oils
Sustainable Food Packaging with Chitosan Biofilm Reinforced with Nanocellulose and Essential Oils Open
Active packaging with biobased polymers aim to extend the shelf life of food and to improve the environmental sustainability of the food industry. This new concept was tested with samples of fresh poultry meat wrapped with chitosan reinfor…
View article: Packaging of Fresh Poultry Meat with Innovative and Sustainable ZnO/Pectin Bionanocomposite Films—A Contribution to the Bio and Circular Economy
Packaging of Fresh Poultry Meat with Innovative and Sustainable ZnO/Pectin Bionanocomposite Films—A Contribution to the Bio and Circular Economy Open
The development of innovative/sustainable materials capable of enlarging the shelf-life of food products has lately been a focus of research, aiming to reduce food waste. Due to their good antimicrobial properties, zinc oxide nanoparticles…
View article: Current Applications of Bionanocomposites in Food Processing and Packaging
Current Applications of Bionanocomposites in Food Processing and Packaging Open
Nanotechnology advances are rapidly spreading through the food science field; however, their major application has been focused on the development of novel packaging materials reinforced with nanoparticles. Bionanocomposites are formed wit…
View article: Opuntia spp.: An Overview of the Bioactive Profile and Food Applications of This Versatile Crop Adapted to Arid Lands
Opuntia spp.: An Overview of the Bioactive Profile and Food Applications of This Versatile Crop Adapted to Arid Lands Open
Opuntia spp. are crops well adapted to adverse environments and have great economic potential. Their constituents, including fruits, cladodes, and flowers, have a high nutritional value and are rich in value-added compounds. Cladodes have …
View article: Phytochemicals Recovery from Grape Pomace: Extraction Improvement and Chemometric Study
Phytochemicals Recovery from Grape Pomace: Extraction Improvement and Chemometric Study Open
In the last 20 years, an increased interest has been shown in the application of different types and combinations of enzymes to obtain phenolic extracts from grape pomace in order to maximize its valorization. Within this framework, the pr…
View article: Application of Biocomposite Films of Chitosan/Natural Active Compounds for Shelf Life Extension of Fresh Poultry Meat
Application of Biocomposite Films of Chitosan/Natural Active Compounds for Shelf Life Extension of Fresh Poultry Meat Open
Active packaging based on chitosan (Ch) incorporated with six different natural hydro-alcoholic extracts (HAE) (rosemary, green tea, black tea, ginger, kenaf, and sage) were developed and tested to extend the shelf life of fresh poultry me…
View article: Chemical Composition of the Essential Oils in Portuguese Daucus Carota Subspecies
Chemical Composition of the Essential Oils in Portuguese Daucus Carota Subspecies Open
This study focused on five different subspecies of Portuguese Daucus carota L., to identify the main compounds in the essential oils of umbels from each subspecies. The isolation of the essential oils was performed by hydrodistillation met…
View article: Switchgrass and Giant Reed Energy Potential when Cultivated in Heavy Metals Contaminated Soils
Switchgrass and Giant Reed Energy Potential when Cultivated in Heavy Metals Contaminated Soils Open
The cultivation of energy crops on degraded soils contributes to reduce the risks associated with land use change, and the biomass may represent an additional revenue as a feedstock for bioenergy. Switchgrass and giant reed were tested und…
View article: Low Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) Energy Crops to Bioenergy and Biofuels—A Review
Low Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) Energy Crops to Bioenergy and Biofuels—A Review Open
Energy crops are dedicated cultures directed for biofuels, electricity, and heat production. Due to their tolerance to contaminated lands, they can alleviate and remediate land pollution by the disposal of toxic elements and polymetallic a…
View article: Methodologies to Assess the Biodegradability of Bio-Based Polymers—Current Knowledge and Existing Gaps
Methodologies to Assess the Biodegradability of Bio-Based Polymers—Current Knowledge and Existing Gaps Open
Our society lives in a time of transition where traditional petroleum-based polymers/plastics are being replaced by more sustainable alternative materials. To consider these bioproducts as more viable options than the actual ones, it is de…
View article: Towards identifying industrial crop types and associated agronomies to improve biomass production from marginal lands in Europe
Towards identifying industrial crop types and associated agronomies to improve biomass production from marginal lands in Europe Open
Growing industrial crops on marginal lands has been proposed as a strategy to minimize competition for arable land and food production. In the present study, eight experimental sites in three different climatic zones in Europe (Mediterrane…
View article: Towards identifying industrial crop types and associated agronomies to improve biomass production from marginal lands in Europe
Towards identifying industrial crop types and associated agronomies to improve biomass production from marginal lands in Europe Open
Background: Growing industrial crops on marginal lands has been proposed as a strategy to minimize competition for arable land and food production. In the present study, eight experimental sites in three different climatic zones in Europe …
View article: Towards identifying industrial crop types and associated agronomies to improve biomass production from marginal lands in Europe
Towards identifying industrial crop types and associated agronomies to improve biomass production from marginal lands in Europe Open
Background: Growing industrial crops on marginal lands has been proposed as a strategy to minimize competition for arable land and food production. In the present study, eight experimental sites in three different climatic zones in Europe …
View article: D4.3 – Report on "Screening-and comparison of industrial crops grown on contaminated land"
D4.3 – Report on "Screening-and comparison of industrial crops grown on contaminated land" Open
Contaminated land, that is unsuitable for food production, represents an alternative option for crops producing feedstock for bioproducts and bioenergy, which would otherwise be in competition with food production. It has been estimated th…