Marek Šnirc
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View article: NITRATE AND VITAMIN C CONTENT IN RADISH (RAPHANUS SATIVUS) FROM DIFFERENT PRODUCERS: INFLUENCE OF VARIETY, SOURCE, AND SEASONALITY
NITRATE AND VITAMIN C CONTENT IN RADISH (RAPHANUS SATIVUS) FROM DIFFERENT PRODUCERS: INFLUENCE OF VARIETY, SOURCE, AND SEASONALITY Open
The aim of the study was to analyze the content of nitrates and vitamin C in radish (Raphanus sativus) from different producers and to evaluate the influence of variety, origin, and seasonality on these parameters. The red and white variet…
Sensory Quality, Volatile Compounds, and Physical Properties of Sheep’s Milk Cheese with Herbs (Allium ursinum L.) Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the addition of wild garlic leaves on the sensory quality, volatiles, color, and texture of sheep milk soft rennet-curd cheese. The sensory evaluation of color, appearance, texture, od…
TOTAL POLYPHENOL CONTENT AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF RUTABAGA (BRASSICA NAPUS L. VAR. NAPOBRASSICA) ROOTS Open
This study aims to determine the total content of polyphenols and the antioxidant activity by DPPH spectrophotometrically in rutabaga (Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica) samples, cultivated in the Trenčín region, in the Púchov district, …
View article: Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) as a promising source of antioxidant phenolic substances and minerals
Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) as a promising source of antioxidant phenolic substances and minerals Open
This study aimed to evaluate the mineral content, and content of bioactive compounds in fruits of Cornelian cherry ( Cornus mas L.). Neochlorogenic acid, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and rutin were determined in the samples. Vitamin C c…
Mineral and phytochemical profiles of selected garlic (Allium sativum L.) cultivars Open
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is a versatile horticultural commodity with multiple medicinal properties. In this study, we determined the content of macroelements (K, Na, Ca, Mg, P) and microelements (Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Cr, Ni, Co, Pb and Cd), t…
THE RISK OF FOREST FRUITS CONTAMINATION BY HEAVY METALS IN THE HOREHRONIE REGION (SLOVAKIA) Open
The Horehronie region belongs to the oldest industrial areas in Slovakia. It is contaminated by residual acid tar dumps from times of Petrochema Dubová factory production since 1964. In the presented study, heavy metals (Cu, Cd, Ni, Zn, Pb…
THE CONTENT OF VITAMIN C AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY IN LESS-KNOWN TYPES OF FRUIT Open
This study aims to determine the vitamin C content and antioxidant activity in different types of fruit: cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.), service tree (Sorbus domestica), medlar (Mespilus germanica L.), pawpaw (Asimina triloba L.), persim…
TOTAL POLYPHENOL CONTENT, TOTAL FLAVONOID CONTENT, AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF GARLIC (ALLIUM SATIVUM L.) CULTIVARS Open
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is used as both a food and traditional medicine for several illnesses throughout the world. 7 garlic cultivars (Novozamocky, Lumir, Mojmir, Havran, Garpel, Eden Rose, and Bjetin) were analyzed in this study. Sinc…
Risk Assessment of the Wild Edible Leccinum Mushrooms Consumption According to the Total Mercury Content Open
Wild-growing edible mushrooms contain many biologically valuable substances. However, they are considered a risk commodity due to their extremely high capacity for bioaccumulation of potential risk elements and pollutants from the environm…
Exploring Consumer Behavior and Preferences towards Edible Mushrooms in Slovakia Open
Edible mushrooms represent a food with high nutritional properties, and their consumption has a positive effect on the health of consumers. The aim of the paper is to identify the behavior and preferences of consumers in the consumption of…
THE IMPACT OF AGROTECHNICAL FACTORS ON THE CONTENTS OF CHROMIUM AND NICKEL IN GRITS OF SELECTED VARIETIES OF SPRING BARLEY Open
Fertilization and soil tillage have an important position in agriculture, because the modification and availability of nutrients from the soil to plants, as well as heavy metals are related to these mentioned treatments. The main negative …
MERCURY CONTENT IN THE WILD EDIBLE LECCINUM MUSHROOMS GROWING IN SLOVAKIA: ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT Open
The samples of 4 mushroom species from the genus Leccinum ((Leccinum pseudoscabrum (Kallenb.) Šutara, Leccinum scabrum (Bull.) Gray, Leccinum duriusculum (Schulzer ex Kalchbr.) Singer, and Leccinum albostipitatum den Bakker & Noordel) were…
THE VARIABILITY OF THE TOTAL POLYPHENOLS CONTENT AND THE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY IN THE VARIETIES OF SELECTED LEGUMES Open
The goal was to determine the variability of the total polyphenols content and the antioxidant activity in varieties of selected dry legume seeds, which were obtained from the soil of Piešťany. The soil in the Piešťany locality had a neutr…
THE WINE QUALITY DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT ORIGIN EVALUATED BY MODERN CHEMOMETRIC APPROACH Open
The main chemical parameters such as content of sugar (glucose and fructose), organic acid (total acids, malic and tartaric acids), total phenolics and the antioxidant activity in 9 dry white wines with PDO of 3 varieties (Pinot Blanc, Rie…
THE EFFECT OF THE ADDITION OF VARIOUS TYPES OF OILS ON THE TECHNOLOGICAL QUALITY OF WHEAT DOUGH AND BREAD Open
The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of the addition (0.5 %, 1 % and 1.5 %) of vegetable oils (pumpkin, rapeseed and sunflower oil) on the technological quality (rheological properties of dough, bakery indicators and bakery expe…
Variability of Bioactive Substances in Potatoes (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Depending on Variety and Maturity Open
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) are an essential food for the human diet and thus represent an important source of biologically active substances. This study aimed at investigating the content of bioactive substances (total anthocyanin and…
View article: The impact of heat treatments on the content of beneficial substances in the most consumed vegetables in Slovakia
The impact of heat treatments on the content of beneficial substances in the most consumed vegetables in Slovakia Open
In the present study, we investigated the effects of heat treatment (boiling in water, steaming) on changes in the content of vitamin C, total polyphenols, and changes in antioxidant activity in garlic, onion, pepper, potatoes, and tomat…
Changes in Antioxidant Properties and Phenolics in Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas L.) Due to Heat Treatments Open
Processing is one of the most crucial factors affecting polyphenol content in foods. Therefore, the study is aimed at the evaluation of heat treatment effects (microwaving, steaming, baking, and boiling) on the content of chlorogenic acids…
TOTAL POLYPHENOLS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY IN SWEET POTATOES (IPOMOEA BATATAS L.) AFTER HEAT TREATMENT Open
Sweet potatoes are reported to be a good source of bioactive compounds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of different heat treatment methods (microwaving, steaming, and baking) and variety on the total polyphenol content an…
Phenolic contents, antioxidant activity and colour density of Slovak Pinot Noir wines Open
Recent studies show that wine contains more than thousand different compounds that could come from grapes, or could be formed in the process of winemaking and maturing. The most abundant compounds in wines are polyphenols, which affect sen…
The content of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of garlic (Allium sativum L.) Open
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is one of the most commonly grown vegetables and thanks to its sensory properties, it has an important place in numerous world cuisines. Garlic is also known for its health-promoting properties, which are attribu…
ARSENIC, CADMIUM AND MERCURY IN THE MACROLEPIOTA PROCERA (SCOP.) SINGER FRUITING BODIES Open
In this study, the content of As, Cd and Hg in fruiting bodies was determined. These three elements were determined in 94 Macrolepiota procera (Scop.) Singer samples (separately for caps and stems) and their corresponding soils/substrates …
Mercury in Macrolepiota procera (Scop.) Singer and Its Underlying Substrate—Environmental and Health Risks Assessment Open
Wild-growing edible mushrooms are valuable food with a high content of proteins, fibers, antioxidants, and they are characterized by their specific taste and flavor. However, from an ecotoxicological point of view, they are a risk commodit…
View article: Screening of the Honey Aroma as a Potential Essence for the Aromachology
Screening of the Honey Aroma as a Potential Essence for the Aromachology Open
The aim of the study was to determine the aroma profiles of four kinds of Slovak honey (sunflower, honeydew, acacia, and linden) by a qualitative and quantitative screening of their volatile compounds and by gas chromatography for the pote…
Heavy Metals Presence in the Soil and Their Content in Selected Varieties of Chili Peppers in Slovakia Open
Capsicum chili peppers are popular vegetables in Slovakia. They provide a supply of health-promoting substances, but contaminated vegetables can pose a serious health risk to the people who consume them. Therefore, the aim of this study wa…
The Effect of Amanita rubescens Pers Developmental Stages on Aroma Profile Open
The dichloromethane extraction was applied to extracted volatile compounds of the six developmental stages of caps and stipes of an Amanita rubescens mushroom and the relative contents were measured with the gas chromatography-mass spectro…