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View article: Optimization of the Extraction of Bioactive Compounds and Metabolomic Profile of Licaria armeniaca
Optimization of the Extraction of Bioactive Compounds and Metabolomic Profile of Licaria armeniaca Open
The ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) method was optimized to extract bioactive compounds from Licaria armeniaca tissues. Extraction time, solid–liquid ratio (m/v), and ethanol percentage were investigated using a central composite rota…
View article: Regional and national estimates of children affected by all-cause and COVID-19-associated orphanhood and caregiver death in Brazil, by age and family circumstance: a modeling study
Regional and national estimates of children affected by all-cause and COVID-19-associated orphanhood and caregiver death in Brazil, by age and family circumstance: a modeling study Open
This study was funded by "Building Global Public Health Capacity to Link Real-Time Modelling Data on COVID-19-associated Orphanhood and Caregiver Deaths to Inform Prevention, Preparedness and Protection from COVID-19 consequences" (2023 CD…
View article: Drying Kinetics and Thermodynamic Properties of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Peel as a Sustainable Agro-industrial By-product
Drying Kinetics and Thermodynamic Properties of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Peel as a Sustainable Agro-industrial By-product Open
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), a significant crop in the North and Northeast of Brazil, is primarily used for flour and starch production, with large quantities of peel generated as waste, and it is a valuable by-product in the food i…
View article: Sustainable Valorization of Amazonian Pracaxi (Pentaclethra macroloba (Willd.)) Residues via Optimized Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compounds
Sustainable Valorization of Amazonian Pracaxi (Pentaclethra macroloba (Willd.)) Residues via Optimized Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compounds Open
Pracaxi is an Amazon oil very appreciated by industries due to its biological characteristics, when it is processed to generate a biomass that is generally accumulated without proper disposal. This material is a source of phytochemicals wi…
View article: Simulação da produção de biodiesel via destilação reativa: avaliação de parâmetros operacionais no Aspen Plus®
Simulação da produção de biodiesel via destilação reativa: avaliação de parâmetros operacionais no Aspen Plus® Open
Diante do crescente investimento em fontes renováveis de energia para suprir a demanda populacional e promover a conservação ambiental, a produção de biocombustíveis tem ganhado destaque nas pesquisas do setor energético. Em particular, a …
View article: Avaliação da viabilidade de biodigestores aeróbios para o tratamento de resíduos orgânicos em ambiente industrial
Avaliação da viabilidade de biodigestores aeróbios para o tratamento de resíduos orgânicos em ambiente industrial Open
Uma indústria química localizada em Cubatão gera, diariamente, cerca de 0,45 toneladas de resíduos orgânicos, compostos principalmente por restos de alimentos e outros rejeitos que são descartados em aterros sanitários sem segregação. Nos …
View article: Competências e habilidades no âmbito da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) e suas marcas nas Diretrizes Curriculares Municipais da Educação Infantil de Uberlândia/MG
Competências e habilidades no âmbito da Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) e suas marcas nas Diretrizes Curriculares Municipais da Educação Infantil de Uberlândia/MG Open
View article: Evaluation of Film-Forming Solution Based on Cassava Starch (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and Xylitol: Study of the Stability of the Black Pepper Coating (Piper nigrum L.)
Evaluation of Film-Forming Solution Based on Cassava Starch (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and Xylitol: Study of the Stability of the Black Pepper Coating (Piper nigrum L.) Open
Due to the problematic export of black pepper, such as microbiological contaminants, the objective was to develop biodegradable films as a protective film on the seeds. Film-forming solutions (FFS) for coating and cassava starch (CS) and s…
View article: Regional and national estimates of children affected by all-cause and COVID-19-associated orphanhood and caregiver death in Brazil, by age and family circumstance
Regional and national estimates of children affected by all-cause and COVID-19-associated orphanhood and caregiver death in Brazil, by age and family circumstance Open
Children affected by orphanhood of any cause may benefit from assessment and referral to appropriate services. Timely and accurate data can guide policy. We leveraged new data sources expanding previous reports on national COVID-19-associa…
View article: Citric Acid Cross-Linked Gelatin/Pectin Coatings Increase Shelf Life of Ripe Grapes
Citric Acid Cross-Linked Gelatin/Pectin Coatings Increase Shelf Life of Ripe Grapes Open
Grapes, one of the most widely consumed fruits, present commerce challenges due to their short shelf life. One promising solution is the chemical cross-linking of polymers such as gelatin and pectin, which can create stronger and more biod…
View article: Sensory acceptability of taperebá nectar formulation: physicochemical and microbiological characterization
Sensory acceptability of taperebá nectar formulation: physicochemical and microbiological characterization Open
Industries seek to expand the market for products that meet consumer expectations in terms of state and nutritional quality. Therefore, this study sought to develop taperebá nectar using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Physicochemical …
View article: Essential oils from Brazilian plants: A literature analysis of anti-inflammatory and antimalarial properties and <i>in silico</i> validation
Essential oils from Brazilian plants: A literature analysis of anti-inflammatory and antimalarial properties and <i>in silico</i> validation Open
Brazil’s rich biodiversity includes a plethora of native plants that are renowned for their medicinal and aromatic properties, many of which are particularly rich in essential oils (EOs). These plants have demonstrated biological activitie…
View article: Economia solidária e produção de alimentos
Economia solidária e produção de alimentos Open
Alternative economies are responses to conventional economic systems, such as the solidarity economy, which tend to have an impact on changes in food supply systems, aiming for a transition to sustainability. With this in mind, the article…
View article: Multiomics analysis reveals microbial diversity and activity through spontaneous fermentation of Theobroma cacao
Multiomics analysis reveals microbial diversity and activity through spontaneous fermentation of Theobroma cacao Open
View article: Different concentrations of flour from amazonian tropical fruit residues on the composition of ternary mixture in edible ices
Different concentrations of flour from amazonian tropical fruit residues on the composition of ternary mixture in edible ices Open
To improve the nutritional and functional quality of agro-industrial waste, his study established a ternary mixture of flours made from pineapple, acerola, and passion fruit waste using the simplex-centroid design, as well as to evaluate t…
View article: Exploring the Potential of Myrcia Genus Essential Oils: A Review of Biological Activities and Recent Advances
Exploring the Potential of Myrcia Genus Essential Oils: A Review of Biological Activities and Recent Advances Open
The present study provides a comprehensive analysis of the chemical composition of essential oils from species of the Myrcia genus and their applications. The compiled results highlight the chemical diversity and biological activities of t…
View article: Agroecology: A Promising Path Towards the Sustainable Transition of Food Systems
Agroecology: A Promising Path Towards the Sustainable Transition of Food Systems Open
Objective: Uncover the transformative potential of agroecology in shaping sustainable food systems, with a particular focus on its pivotal role in transitioning from conventional systems to sustainable practices rooted in agroecological pr…
View article: Obtenção e caracterização físico-química de farinha e amido de fruta-pão (Artocarpus altilis)
Obtenção e caracterização físico-química de farinha e amido de fruta-pão (Artocarpus altilis) Open
A fruta-pão (Artocarpus altilis) é uma planta nativa das ilhas do Pacífico Sul e hoje espalhada pelas regiões tropicais e subtropicais do mundo. No Brasil, é considerada nativa por ser vulgarizada e aclimatada, tornando-se silvestre em vár…
View article: Bioactive Compounds of Jambu (Acmella oleracea (L.) R. K. Jansen) as Potential Components of Biodegradable Food Packing: A Review
Bioactive Compounds of Jambu (Acmella oleracea (L.) R. K. Jansen) as Potential Components of Biodegradable Food Packing: A Review Open
The production of biodegradable food packaging with innovative characteristics is a current challenge that contributes to sustainable development and guarantees greater consumer safety. Thus, this review reports the general characteristics…
View article: Sustainable Applications of Nanopropolis to Combat Foodborne Illnesses
Sustainable Applications of Nanopropolis to Combat Foodborne Illnesses Open
Propolis has numerous biological properties and technological potential, but its low solubility in water makes its use quite difficult. With the advent of nanotechnology, better formulations with propolis, such as nanopropolis, can be achi…
View article: Microbial Degradation of Heterocycles- A Review
Microbial Degradation of Heterocycles- A Review Open
Heterocycles are organic compounds that are well-known and distributed in nature; they can be used in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and chemical industries. Heterocycles composed of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen atoms are harmful toxins…
View article: Innovations for the Treatment of Effluents in the Food Industry
Innovations for the Treatment of Effluents in the Food Industry Open
During the processing phases of the food business, a large amount of water is used, resulting in a large volume of effluents. Raw materials, sanitary water for food processing, transportation, cooking, dissolving, auxiliary water, cooling,…
View article: Waste treatment and Sustainable Bioelectricity Generation using Microbial fuel cell
Waste treatment and Sustainable Bioelectricity Generation using Microbial fuel cell Open
In the last decade, great attentions have been paid to microbial fuel cells (MFC) due to the possibility to be the solution for the three bigger world project – energy security, climate changes and waste management. Different from all the …
View article: Microbial Lipid Based Biorefinery Concepts: A Review of Status and Prospects
Microbial Lipid Based Biorefinery Concepts: A Review of Status and Prospects Open
The use of lignocellulosic biomass as a raw material for the production of lipids has gained increasing attention, especially in recent years when the use of food in the production of biofuels has become a current technology. Thus, the com…
View article: Thermal Degradation of Carotenoids from Jambu Leaves (Acmella oleracea) during Convective Drying
Thermal Degradation of Carotenoids from Jambu Leaves (Acmella oleracea) during Convective Drying Open
Jambu (Acmella oleracea) is a vegetable used in human food. Drying is an alternative to increase the shelf life of the product. High temperatures can induce the degradation of carotenoids and reduce the health benefits of these compounds. …
View article: Caracterização e avaliação da capacidade antioxidante do fruto mari-mari (Cassia leiandra Benth)
Caracterização e avaliação da capacidade antioxidante do fruto mari-mari (Cassia leiandra Benth) Open
A Amazônia possui uma grande variedade de frutas exóticas e comercialmente subutilizadas com alto valor nutricional e alto teor de compostos bioativos que ainda são pouco exploradas na região amazônica. A Cassia leiandra Benth é uma espéci…
View article: Antiviral Plants from Marajó Island, Brazilian Amazon: A Narrative Review
Antiviral Plants from Marajó Island, Brazilian Amazon: A Narrative Review Open
Diseases caused by viruses are a global threat, resulting in serious medical and social problems for humanity. They are the main contributors to many minor and major outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics worldwide. Over the years, medicinal …
View article: Artificial Intelligence System and Multivariate Analysis to Select and Classify Starch Packaging
Artificial Intelligence System and Multivariate Analysis to Select and Classify Starch Packaging Open
View article: Study of Bioactive Potential of Parahancornia amapa (Huber) Ducke (Apocinaceae) latex collected in Brazilian Amazon
Study of Bioactive Potential of Parahancornia amapa (Huber) Ducke (Apocinaceae) latex collected in Brazilian Amazon Open
Parahancornia amapa is an Amazonian tree that produces an edible white exudate widely used in folk medicine and food. Studies have found the presence of carbohydrates and bioactive compounds in its composition. The riverside population of …
View article: O impacto das fake news envolvendo alimentos industrializados no Brasil - uma abordagem teórica
O impacto das fake news envolvendo alimentos industrializados no Brasil - uma abordagem teórica Open
Após a revolução das mídias sociais, a internet tem tornado a publicação e distribuição de conteúdo cada vez mais acessíveis a uma grande quantidade de pessoas. Um subproduto negativo dessa tendência é a proliferação das chamadas fake news…