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View article: Purslane-Fortified Yogurt: In-Line Process Control by FT-NIR Spectroscopy and Storage Monitoring
Purslane-Fortified Yogurt: In-Line Process Control by FT-NIR Spectroscopy and Storage Monitoring Open
Yogurt fortification with purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) can improve its health benefits, but it may alter the fermentation step and its final properties. Thus, the current study investigated the suitability of Fourier Transform-Near Inf…
View article: E-nose based control charts for fish freshness evaluation
E-nose based control charts for fish freshness evaluation Open
Freshness is a key indicator of fish quality, making it essential to monitor throughout the food supply chain, particularly during distribution. A rapid, straightforward analytical method for assessing fish quality can provide valuable ins…
View article: Progress in quality assessment of Italian saffron
Progress in quality assessment of Italian saffron Open
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is the most expensive spice in the World, and Italy is among the major European producers. The study aims to improve value and recognition of high quality saffron by proposing a subdivision within the first qual…
View article: Spectroscopic Non-targeted Techniques in Combination with Linear Discriminant Analysis for Wine Vinegar Authentication
Spectroscopic Non-targeted Techniques in Combination with Linear Discriminant Analysis for Wine Vinegar Authentication Open
This work aims at comparing different non-targeted spectroscopic techniques (i.e., UV–Vis, FT-IR, FT-NIR, and NIR spectroscopy) for the authentication of white wine vinegar. Five white wine vinegars were adulterated with two different spir…
View article: Miniaturized NIR Spectrometers in a Nutshell: Shining Light over Sources of Variance
Miniaturized NIR Spectrometers in a Nutshell: Shining Light over Sources of Variance Open
The increasing portability and accessibility of miniaturized NIR spectrometers are promoting the spread of in-field and online applications. Alongside the successful outcomes, there are also several problems related to the acquisition stra…
View article: On the Importance of Investigating Data Structure in Miniaturized NIR Spectroscopy Measurements of Food: The Case Study of Sugar
On the Importance of Investigating Data Structure in Miniaturized NIR Spectroscopy Measurements of Food: The Case Study of Sugar Open
Alongside the increasing proofs of efficacy of miniaturized NIR instruments in food-related scenarios, it is progressively growing the number of end-users, even incentivized by the low-cost of the sensors. While attention is paid to the an…
View article: Sexual Satisfaction and Quality of Life in Cardiovascular Patients: The Mediating Role of Anxiety
Sexual Satisfaction and Quality of Life in Cardiovascular Patients: The Mediating Role of Anxiety Open
Background: Cardiovascular diseases represent one of the most important problems for public health. Research indicates that elderly patients consider sexual satisfaction as a fundamental aspect of their quality of life and a better sexual …
View article: How Chemometrics Can Fight Milk Adulteration
How Chemometrics Can Fight Milk Adulteration Open
Adulteration and fraud are amongst the wrong practices followed nowadays due to the attitude of some people to gain more money or their tendency to mislead consumers. Obviously, the industry follows stringent controls and methodologies in …
View article: Free Phenolic Compounds, Antioxidant Capacity and FT-NIR Survey of Debittered Lupinus mutabilis Seeds
Free Phenolic Compounds, Antioxidant Capacity and FT-NIR Survey of Debittered Lupinus mutabilis Seeds Open
Lupinus mutabilis protein-rich seeds must be debittered before consumption. The aim of this research was to assess free phenolic compounds, antioxidant capacity and FT-NIR spectra of flours from debittered seeds of 33 Andean ecotypes of L.…
View article: Factors Associated With Treatment-Related Changes in Voice Volume in People With Multiple Sclerosis
Factors Associated With Treatment-Related Changes in Voice Volume in People With Multiple Sclerosis Open
BACKGROUND Vocal disorders are frequent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Cognitive impairment, fatigue, depression, and other clinical characteristics can be associated with treatment effectiveness in rehabilitation. Finding baselin…
View article: Upcycling of Agro-Food Chain By-Products to Obtain High-Value-Added Foods
Upcycling of Agro-Food Chain By-Products to Obtain High-Value-Added Foods Open
Rising challenges for food innovation and environmental issues have led to an increased interest in bio-economy and more sustainable food production [...]
View article: Advances in NIR Spectroscopy Analytical Technology in Food Industries
Advances in NIR Spectroscopy Analytical Technology in Food Industries Open
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View article: A FT-NIR Process Analytical Technology Approach for Milk Renneting Control
A FT-NIR Process Analytical Technology Approach for Milk Renneting Control Open
The study proposes a process analytical technology (PAT) approach for the control of milk coagulation through near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), computing multivariate statistical process control (MSPC) charts, based on principal component…
View article: The Methylation of Clock Genes in Perinatal Depression: Which Role for Oxytocin?
The Methylation of Clock Genes in Perinatal Depression: Which Role for Oxytocin? Open
Background: Perinatal Depression (PD) is a widespread disabling condition that is hypothesized to be associated with abnormalities in circadian rhythms and neuropeptide release including oxytocin (OXT). Methods: Fourty-four pregnant women …
View article: Potential of Near Infrared Spectroscopy as a Rapid Method to Discriminate OTA and Non-OTA-Producing Mould Species in a Dry-Cured Ham Model System
Potential of Near Infrared Spectroscopy as a Rapid Method to Discriminate OTA and Non-OTA-Producing Mould Species in a Dry-Cured Ham Model System Open
The ripening process of dry-cured meat products is characterised by the development of fungi on the product’s surface. This population plays a beneficial role, but, uncontrolled moulds represent a health risk, since some of them may produc…
View article: Near Infrared Spectroscopy as a Green Technology for the Quality Prediction of Intact Olives
Near Infrared Spectroscopy as a Green Technology for the Quality Prediction of Intact Olives Open
Poorly emphasized aspects for a sustainable olive oil system are chemical analysis replacement and quality design of the final product. In this context, near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) can play a pivotal role. Thus, this study aims at co…
View article: Chemometric tools to investigate complex synchrotron radiation FTIR micro-spectra: focus on historical bowed musical instruments
Chemometric tools to investigate complex synchrotron radiation FTIR micro-spectra: focus on historical bowed musical instruments Open
The investigation of the coating systems used on historical bowed string musical instruments is generally highly complex due to the coatings’ reduced thickness and multi-layered structure. Furthermore, sampling is rarely feasible, and non-…
View article: Sisymbrium Officinale (the Singers’ Plant) as an Ingredient: Analysis of Somatosensory Active Volatile Isothiocyanates in Model Food and Drinks
Sisymbrium Officinale (the Singers’ Plant) as an Ingredient: Analysis of Somatosensory Active Volatile Isothiocyanates in Model Food and Drinks Open
Sisymbrium officinale (L.) Scop. (hedge mustard) is a wild common plant of the Brassicaceae family. It is known as “the singers’ plant” for its traditional use in treating aphonia and vocal disability. The plant is rich in glucosinolates a…