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View article: Natural solutions for diabetes: the therapeutic potential of plants and mushrooms
Natural solutions for diabetes: the therapeutic potential of plants and mushrooms Open
Medicinal plants and mushrooms have been used for the prevention and treatment of various diseases since ancient times. For thousands of years, they have attracted significant interest due to their broad spectrum of biological activities a…
View article: Raman and FT-IR Spectroscopy Coupled with Machine Learning for the Discrimination of Different Vegetable Crop Seed Varieties
Raman and FT-IR Spectroscopy Coupled with Machine Learning for the Discrimination of Different Vegetable Crop Seed Varieties Open
The aim of this research is to investigate the potential of Raman and FT-IR spectroscopy as well as mathematical linear and non-linear models as a tool for the discrimination of different seed varieties of paprika, tomato, and lettuce spec…
View article: Goat’s Skim Milk Enriched with Agrocybe aegerita (V. Brig.) Vizzini Mushroom Extract: Optimization, Physico-Chemical Characterization, and Evaluation of Techno-Functional, Biological and Antimicrobial Properties
Goat’s Skim Milk Enriched with Agrocybe aegerita (V. Brig.) Vizzini Mushroom Extract: Optimization, Physico-Chemical Characterization, and Evaluation of Techno-Functional, Biological and Antimicrobial Properties Open
The aim of this study was to develop a novel functional ingredient—goat’s skim milk enriched with Agrocybe aegerita (V. Brig.) Vizzini mushroom extract (ME/M)—using Central Composite Design (CCD). The optimized ME/M ingredient was evaluate…
View article: Costs of plant oils encapsulation using extrusion SND process
Costs of plant oils encapsulation using extrusion SND process Open
Plant oils are important not only for human nutrition, but also for cosmetic industry, pharmaceutical industry and alike. Within plant oils, there is an increasing interest for production and use of grape seed oil as a type of high-quality…
View article: Antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of blackberry polyphenolic extracts: Influence of different extraction techniques and solvents
Antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of blackberry polyphenolic extracts: Influence of different extraction techniques and solvents Open
Blackberries (Rubus sp.) are considered a good source of bioactive compounds, especially polyphenols. The high antioxidant and antimicrobial activity associated with polyphenols offers the possibility of using blackberry extracts in variou…
View article: A machine learning-assisted analysis of essential oil constituents targeting salmonella typhimurium
A machine learning-assisted analysis of essential oil constituents targeting salmonella typhimurium Open
Some essential oils (EOs) have exhibited high efficacy against Salmonella Typhimurium, suggesting that specific molecular structures within their constituents could inform the development of alternative antimicrobial agents, potentially ad…
View article: Spray drying of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria for production of new biofertilizers
Spray drying of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria for production of new biofertilizers Open
Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria represent a sustainable solution to cope with phosphorus unavailability in agricultural soil. However, the success of their application is highly dependent on multiple environmental factors, and novel approa…
View article: Goat’s Milk Powder Enriched with Red (Lycium barbarum L.) and Black (Lycium ruthenicum Murray) Goji Berry Extracts: Chemical Characterization, Antioxidant Properties, and Prebiotic Activity
Goat’s Milk Powder Enriched with Red (Lycium barbarum L.) and Black (Lycium ruthenicum Murray) Goji Berry Extracts: Chemical Characterization, Antioxidant Properties, and Prebiotic Activity Open
The current trend in food innovations includes developing products containing plant ingredients or extracts rich in bioactive compounds. This study aimed to prepare and characterize skimmed thermally treated goat’s milk powders enriched wi…
View article: Grape, wine and pomace anthocyanins: winemaking biochemical transformations, application and potential benefits
Grape, wine and pomace anthocyanins: winemaking biochemical transformations, application and potential benefits Open
Anthocyanins are polyphenols found in red grapes, wines and their by-products. This scientific paper reviews their physiological significance in grape tissues, the biochemical transformations they undergo during winemaking and wine aging, …
View article: Complexation with Alginate in Pumpkin Leaf Protein Solutions for the Encapsulation of Folic Acid: The Effect of Extraction Protocols
Complexation with Alginate in Pumpkin Leaf Protein Solutions for the Encapsulation of Folic Acid: The Effect of Extraction Protocols Open
This study aimed to assess pumpkin leaves as a protein source and determine the feasibility of these proteins to form complexes with alginate for the encapsulation of folic acid. Different isolation protocols, two based on isoelectric prec…
View article: Physicochemical Characterization of Polysaccharide–Protein Carriers with Immobilized Yeast Cells Obtained Using the Freeze-Drying Technique
Physicochemical Characterization of Polysaccharide–Protein Carriers with Immobilized Yeast Cells Obtained Using the Freeze-Drying Technique Open
New techniques for the immobilization of yeast cells have the potential for enhancement of the beer production process. Alongside conventional materials for cell immobilization, there is a rising trend toward polysaccharide–protein systems…
View article: Food grade nanostructures of pumpkin leaves protein/pullulan blend as a potential carrier for cobalamin
Food grade nanostructures of pumpkin leaves protein/pullulan blend as a potential carrier for cobalamin Open
Nowadays, nanostructures made of biopolymers, such as proteins and polysaccharides, have gathered the growing attention of food scientists. In this study, pumpkin leaves from field crop side streams were processed to produce the protein is…
View article: Polycaprolactone-based electrospun films incorporating sage extract: From active food packaging application to accelerated biodegradation by Pseudomonas
Polycaprolactone-based electrospun films incorporating sage extract: From active food packaging application to accelerated biodegradation by Pseudomonas Open
Polycaprolactone films incorporating sage extract (SE), developed by electrospinning and annealing, were tested as active, fast-degradable food contact materials. First, a release test with food simulants showed the films’ ability to relea…
View article: Craft Beer Produced by Immobilized Yeast Cells with the Addition of Grape Pomace Seed Powder: Physico-Chemical Characterization and Antioxidant Properties
Craft Beer Produced by Immobilized Yeast Cells with the Addition of Grape Pomace Seed Powder: Physico-Chemical Characterization and Antioxidant Properties Open
The aim of this study was to produce and to characterize craft beer fermented by immobilized yeast cells with the addition of Prokupac grape pomace seed powder (2.5% and 5%), to obtain a beer enriched with phenolic compounds and improved s…
View article: Comparative Chemical Analysis and Bioactive Properties of Aqueous and Glucan-Rich Extracts of Three Widely Appreciated Mushrooms: Agaricus bisporus (J.E.Lange) Imbach, Laetiporus sulphureus (Bull.) Murill and Agrocybe aegerita (V. Brig.) Vizzini
Comparative Chemical Analysis and Bioactive Properties of Aqueous and Glucan-Rich Extracts of Three Widely Appreciated Mushrooms: Agaricus bisporus (J.E.Lange) Imbach, Laetiporus sulphureus (Bull.) Murill and Agrocybe aegerita (V. Brig.) Vizzini Open
Herein we describe the antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibiofilm, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing potential of aqueous and polysaccharide extracts from three widely appreciated mushrooms: Agrocybe aegerita, Laetiporus sulphureus and Agar…
View article: Cold-Pressed Grape Seed Oil Encapsulation Using a Submerged-Nozzle Dispersion Encapsulation Process
Cold-Pressed Grape Seed Oil Encapsulation Using a Submerged-Nozzle Dispersion Encapsulation Process Open
Cold-pressed grape seed oil contains many bioactive compounds and its production enables the valorization of grape seeds as a by-product of winemaking. However, the incorporation of oils into food is associated with losses of active compou…
View article: The Application of Protein Concentrate Obtained from Green Leaf Biomass in Structuring Nanofibers for Delivery of Vitamin B12
The Application of Protein Concentrate Obtained from Green Leaf Biomass in Structuring Nanofibers for Delivery of Vitamin B12 Open
Nanofibers made of natural proteins have caught the increasing attention of food scientists because of their edibility, renewability, and possibility for various applications. The objective of this study was to prepare nanofibers based on …
View article: Broccoli, Amaranth, and Red Beet Microgreen Juices: The Influence of Cold-Pressing on the Phytochemical Composition and the Antioxidant and Sensory Properties
Broccoli, Amaranth, and Red Beet Microgreen Juices: The Influence of Cold-Pressing on the Phytochemical Composition and the Antioxidant and Sensory Properties Open
The aim of this study was to analyze in detail the phytochemical composition of amaranth (AMJ), red beet (RBJ), and broccoli (BCJ) microgreens and cold-pressed juices and to evaluate the antioxidant and sensory properties of the juices. Th…
View article: Application of lyophilization for immobilization of yeast cells in polysaccharide carriers
Application of lyophilization for immobilization of yeast cells in polysaccharide carriers Open
Immobilized yeast cells have significant potential for application in the fermentation of alcoholic beverages due to their technical and economic advantages over free-cell systems. Polysaccharide carriers have proven to be an effective sol…
View article: Profile of bioactive compounds of wort enriched with grape seeds
Profile of bioactive compounds of wort enriched with grape seeds Open
Beer is one of the most famous beverages in the world, produced using a standardized technology that includes barley malt, water, hops and brewer's yeast. However, consumers demand for innovative and authentic beer have been contributed to…
View article: Chemical characterization of different wood fragments and their volatile composition in model spirit solutions
Chemical characterization of different wood fragments and their volatile composition in model spirit solutions Open
This study characterizes oak (sessile and pedunculate oak) and alternative wood (black locust, Myrobalan plum, wild cherry, and mulberry) species as important sources of volatile compounds of aged spirits. Nowadays, their fragments are use…
View article: Goat milk powders enriched with grape pomace seed extract: Physical and techno-functional properties
Goat milk powders enriched with grape pomace seed extract: Physical and techno-functional properties Open
This study aimed to evaluate the physical (particle size and ζ-potential) and techno-functional properties (emulsifying and foaming) of goat milk powders enriched with grape pomace seed extract (TME), as promising food ingredients in the f…
View article: Encapsulation of Bilberry Extract with Maltodextrin and Gum Arabic by Freeze-Drying: Formulation, Characterisation, and Storage Stability
Encapsulation of Bilberry Extract with Maltodextrin and Gum Arabic by Freeze-Drying: Formulation, Characterisation, and Storage Stability Open
Anthocyanins are polyphenolic plant pigments associated with antioxidant and health-promoting properties. However, their application in the food industry is limited due to their poor stability. The purpose of this study was to encapsulate …
View article: Exploring regulatory obstacles to the development of short food supply chains: empirical evidence from selected european countries
Exploring regulatory obstacles to the development of short food supply chains: empirical evidence from selected european countries Open
<p>This paper explores the challenges in meeting the regulatory requirements of short food supply chains in 9 European countries based upon findings from the European H2020 3-year project "SMARTCHAIN". The assessments of th…
View article: Microencapsulated biofertilizer formulation: product development and effect on growth of green pepper seedlings
Microencapsulated biofertilizer formulation: product development and effect on growth of green pepper seedlings Open
Aim of the study: This study aimed to formulate a novel, commercially applicable biofertilizer, to optimize the microencapsulation procedure of Bacillus subtilis NCIM 2063 and examine the stability and phytostimulatory effects of obtained …
View article: The Structuring of Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) Extract-Incorporating Edible Zein-Based Materials with Antioxidant and Antibacterial Functionality by Solvent Casting versus Electrospinning
The Structuring of Sage (Salvia officinalis L.) Extract-Incorporating Edible Zein-Based Materials with Antioxidant and Antibacterial Functionality by Solvent Casting versus Electrospinning Open
In this study, in order to develop zein-based, edible, functional food-contact materials in different forms incorporating sage extract (10, 20, and 30%), solvent casting and electrospinning were employed. The study aimed to assess the effe…
View article: Microencapsulation of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale L.) Leaf Extract by Spray Drying
Microencapsulation of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale L.) Leaf Extract by Spray Drying Open
Research background. Due to numerous health-promoting properties, dandelion has been used in traditional medicine as a herbal remedy, but also as a food product. Dandelion health benefits are ascribed to the presence of different bioactive…