Raffaella Conversano, I.C. “Giovanni XXIII-Pascoli”, Fasano (BR), Italy, Adjunct Professor Laboratory of Special Needs Education, For.Psi.Com., University of Bari, Italy, UTL University of free time “San Francesco D’Assisi” Fasano (BR) -Puglia, , Italy
Functional Narration, central to my pedagogical theory, emphasizes using Artificial Intelligence as a facilitator of knowledge, promoting personal autonomy in fields like nutrition tailored to pathologies, cultural identities, and more. Guided by intentionality, I led the creatio [....]
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Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a captivating phenomenon in which a uniform component mixture spontaneously divides into two liquid phases, a component-rich phase (complex coacervates) in equilibrium with a component poor phase. It is prevalent in soft matter and highly [....]
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Rita Singh Raghguvanshi, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, India
This research advocates for a paradigm shift in how agricultural byproducts are perceived, positioning corn silk as a vital player in the global effort to achieve sustainable nutrition. Its transformation from waste to super food exemplifies the intersection of health, sustainabi [....]
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This abstract presents the preliminary results of a research conducted in an elementary school in the Taranto area to analyze the impact of the national “Fruit in Schools” project. This program, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, aims to enco [....]
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Fatma Ali, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, China
This study investigated the prospective effect of ApnA enzyme under different concentrations (µL/100 mL soymilk) compared to chemical (pH, MgCl2, and K-carrageenan, respectively) as tofu coagulants. The resultant tofu samples were analyzed for compositional analysis, t [....]
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Soybean food products have secured a stable place in the market due to their nutritional and economical values. Soybean is considered as global dietary essentials for a healthy diet due to its high content of protein, phytochemicals along with other macro and micro nutrients. Pot [....]
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Simphiwe Mhlontlo, Dohne Agricultural Development Institute, South Africa
Although Amaranthus is among the most popularly grown and consumed nutritious indigenous leafy vegetable in Africa, it is rarely cultivated in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa but gathered from the wild. Farmers in the Eastern Cape are involved in production of exotic ve [....]
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Masoud Taghizadeh, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
In recent years, food security plays a very significant role in politics and governance all over the world. Food security has four basic pillars. Accessibility, stability and sustainability of resources, provision, consumption and health of food resources. However, food security [....]
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Breeding maize for tolerance to acidic soils could improve maize yields. The current study aimed to identify maize genotypes with tolerance to highly acidic soils as well as finding secondary traits associated with tolerance to soil acidity at the seedling stage. Ten maize variet [....]
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Campylobacteriosis is a disease of the gastrointestinal tract which has been the most frequently reported foodborne zoonosis in the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) region since 2005 (EFSA & ECDC, 2022). The causative agent of this disease is Campylobacter, Gr [....]
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Ogbonnaya nwokoro, University of nigeria nsukka enugu state nigeria, Nigeria
Growth and microbial protein production on hydrolyzed cassava peel waste by Trichoderma viride and Lactobacillus delbrueckii NRRL B-763 were investigated. Trichoderma viride was selected based on its high cellulase activity on filter paper (2.91 mg glucose/mL), cotton wool (3.08 [....]
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This paper aims to present a comprehensive literature review on the composition, utilization and health effects of artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.), a plant native to the Mediterranean Basin. Artichoke is a plant of high economic value worldwide. Egypt, Italy and Spain are among th [....]
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The integration of intelligent systems into food processing presents a transformative opportunity to address complex challenges and foster innovation. This approach leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Th [....]
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Nuru Miah, Uttara Development Program Society (UDPS), Bangladesh
Poultry has been considered an effective tool for poverty reduction, nutritional enhancement, entrepreneurship development, gender equity and equality, cash income and GDP’s contribution. The growth of country’s poultry industry is about 15 - 20% for the last decade c [....]
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Capsaicinoids are groups of alkaloids synthesised in plants through a chain of metabolic reactions and source of pungency. Capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin are the major members comprising almost 90% of this group in capsicums and chillies. The major production and accumulation sit [....]
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Sugar industry is one of the largest among the food industry. One plant processes around 8,000 tons of sugar beet daily and produces 1,150 tons of sugar. It can be said that sugar is a strategic product of Serbia. Through this book the products of the sugar industry will be intro [....]
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Hayedeh Gorjian, Fars Agricultural and Natural Resources Research, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Particularly in developing countries, millions of people have limited access to dietary supplements and fortified foods. Consequently, they suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, which lead to a wide range of health problems. The most important solution to improving food securit [....]
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Jeevarathinam, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, India
Malnutrition is a serious and life-threatening condition often caused by a diet lacking in essential proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. Malnutrition among children is one of the major health problems faced by the developing countries. Malnutrition in young children puts them [....]
» Read More
Whey is a liquid by-product formed in the natural fermentation during the manufacture of cheese, casein, or similar products by separating from the curd after coagulating milk and/or products obtained from milk. Over the last two decades, whey production in Poland has doubled, wh [....]
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Milk fat is the most complex of all edible fats, containing many fatty acids (FAs), from C2 to C28, including even- and odd-numbered, saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, cis and trans, linear, and branched. Many exhibit biological and physiological properties and are [....]
» Read More
The global agrifood system faces significant challenges related to both human and planetary health. Food additives are one tool utilized by the food industry to address the need for longer shelf-lives, reduce food waste and loss, increase the palatability of alternative protein o [....]
» Read More
According to a 2022 article, health experts believe castor oil has the following properties: anti-inflammatory. anti-microbial. moisturizing, hydrating, and cleansing due to the fatty acids. castor-oil plant, (Ricinus communis), large plant of the spurge family (Eu [....]
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The goal of optimization is to determine the best, i.e. the most advantageous state of the system. One of the optimization methods is the scanning method, the essence of which is to sequentially view the optimality criterion at a number of points belonging to the region of change [....]
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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation is a cutting-edge engineering technique employed to analyze and optimize complex processes in the food production industry. By solving fluid flow equations such as Navier-Stokes, CFD predicts critical parameters like velocity, pressur [....]
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Title : The dis(ease)ability theory conclusion: Is true narration possible? ... with AI...simple!!!
Raffaella Conversano, I.C. “Giovanni XXIII-Pascoli”, Fasano (BR), Italy, Adjunct Professor Laboratory of Special Needs Education, For.Psi.Com., University of Bari, Italy, UTL University of free time “San Francesco D’Assisi” Fasano (BR) -Puglia, , Italy
Functional Narration, central to my pedagogical theory, emphasizes using Artificial Intelligence as a facilitator of knowledge, promoting personal autonomy in fields like nutrition tailored to pathologies, cultural identities, and more. Guided by intentionality, I led the creatio [....] » Read More
Title : Liquid-liquid phase separation in hetero protein systems: Specificity and recent advances
Said Bouhallab, INRAE, France
Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a captivating phenomenon in which a uniform component mixture spontaneously divides into two liquid phases, a component-rich phase (complex coacervates) in equilibrium with a component poor phase. It is prevalent in soft matter and highly [....] » Read More
Title : Agricultural by-product for nutrition security: The case of corn silk
Rita Singh Raghguvanshi, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, India
This research advocates for a paradigm shift in how agricultural byproducts are perceived, positioning corn silk as a vital player in the global effort to achieve sustainable nutrition. Its transformation from waste to super food exemplifies the intersection of health, sustainabi [....] » Read More
Title : Fruit in schools: The first outcomes of a research study
Alessandro Barca, Pegaso Telematic University, Italy
This abstract presents the preliminary results of a research conducted in an elementary school in the Taranto area to analyze the impact of the national “Fruit in Schools” project. This program, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, aims to enco [....] » Read More
Title : Improving gelling properties of tofu: Study on apna aspartic protease enzyme impact on the resulting chemical and microstructure properties
Fatma Ali, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, China
This study investigated the prospective effect of ApnA enzyme under different concentrations (µL/100 mL soymilk) compared to chemical (pH, MgCl2, and K-carrageenan, respectively) as tofu coagulants. The resultant tofu samples were analyzed for compositional analysis, t [....] » Read More
Title : Soybean: Ethno-nutraceutical and therapeutical food relevance of Northeast India
Amarendra Kumar Singh, Nagaland University, India
Soybean food products have secured a stable place in the market due to their nutritional and economical values. Soybean is considered as global dietary essentials for a healthy diet due to its high content of protein, phytochemicals along with other macro and micro nutrients. Pot [....] » Read More
Title : Nutrient uptake and mineral composition response of amaranthus species grown on acidic soil to animal manure amendments and micorrhizae enhancement in Eastern Cape province, South Africa
Simphiwe Mhlontlo, Dohne Agricultural Development Institute, South Africa
Although Amaranthus is among the most popularly grown and consumed nutritious indigenous leafy vegetable in Africa, it is rarely cultivated in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa but gathered from the wild. Farmers in the Eastern Cape are involved in production of exotic ve [....] » Read More
Title : Modern packaging; The hidden side of food security a short review on the role of modern packaging in food security
Masoud Taghizadeh, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
In recent years, food security plays a very significant role in politics and governance all over the world. Food security has four basic pillars. Accessibility, stability and sustainability of resources, provision, consumption and health of food resources. However, food security [....] » Read More
Title : Response of maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes to aluminium toxicity in the Eastern Cape of South Africa
Mkafula Thembalethu Peterson, Dohne Agricultural Development Institute, South Africa
Breeding maize for tolerance to acidic soils could improve maize yields. The current study aimed to identify maize genotypes with tolerance to highly acidic soils as well as finding secondary traits associated with tolerance to soil acidity at the seedling stage. Ten maize variet [....] » Read More
Title : Overview of the presence of campylobacter species on poultry farms in Montenegro
Ivana Zuber Bogdanovic, Diagnostic Veterinary Laboratory, Bosnia and Herzegowina
Campylobacteriosis is a disease of the gastrointestinal tract which has been the most frequently reported foodborne zoonosis in the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) region since 2005 (EFSA & ECDC, 2022). The causative agent of this disease is Campylobacter, Gr [....] » Read More
Title : Hydrolysis and protein yields from cassava peel wastes inoculated with single and mixed cultures of trichoderma viride and lactobacillus delbrueckii nrrl b-763
Ogbonnaya nwokoro, University of nigeria nsukka enugu state nigeria, Nigeria
Growth and microbial protein production on hydrolyzed cassava peel waste by Trichoderma viride and Lactobacillus delbrueckii NRRL B-763 were investigated. Trichoderma viride was selected based on its high cellulase activity on filter paper (2.91 mg glucose/mL), cotton wool (3.08 [....] » Read More
Title : Artichoke; Its composition, health benefits, processing as food and sustainability
Melike Sakin Yilmazer, Izmir Katip Celebi Universitesi, Turkey
This paper aims to present a comprehensive literature review on the composition, utilization and health effects of artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.), a plant native to the Mediterranean Basin. Artichoke is a plant of high economic value worldwide. Egypt, Italy and Spain are among th [....] » Read More
Title : Intelligent Systems for Food Processing: Challenges and Innovations
Alex Martynenko, Dalhousie University, Canada
The integration of intelligent systems into food processing presents a transformative opportunity to address complex challenges and foster innovation. This approach leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Th [....] » Read More
Title : Interventions of Market Strategies for Livestock Products Assuring Food Safety and Security in Bangladesh
Nuru Miah, Uttara Development Program Society (UDPS), Bangladesh
Poultry has been considered an effective tool for poverty reduction, nutritional enhancement, entrepreneurship development, gender equity and equality, cash income and GDP’s contribution. The growth of country’s poultry industry is about 15 - 20% for the last decade c [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of fertigation levels on bioactive compounds in fruit and plant waste of Capsicum
Mursleen Yasin, Western Sydney University, Australia
Capsaicinoids are groups of alkaloids synthesised in plants through a chain of metabolic reactions and source of pungency. Capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin are the major members comprising almost 90% of this group in capsicums and chillies. The major production and accumulation sit [....] » Read More
Title : Challenges in sugar production - Food safety management systems
Biljana Bogdanovic, Sunoko, Serbia
Sugar industry is one of the largest among the food industry. One plant processes around 8,000 tons of sugar beet daily and produces 1,150 tons of sugar. It can be said that sugar is a strategic product of Serbia. Through this book the products of the sugar industry will be intro [....] » Read More
Title : NanoLiposome (Nanolipid structure vesicles) for functional food and nutraceuticals
Hayedeh Gorjian, Fars Agricultural and Natural Resources Research, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Particularly in developing countries, millions of people have limited access to dietary supplements and fortified foods. Consequently, they suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, which lead to a wide range of health problems. The most important solution to improving food securit [....] » Read More
Title : Germinated millet based foods to combat malnutrition world wide
Jeevarathinam, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, India
Malnutrition is a serious and life-threatening condition often caused by a diet lacking in essential proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. Malnutrition among children is one of the major health problems faced by the developing countries. Malnutrition in young children puts them [....] » Read More
Title : Whey from waste to a valuable technological resource based on the polish market
Ewa Czarniecka Skubina, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland
Whey is a liquid by-product formed in the natural fermentation during the manufacture of cheese, casein, or similar products by separating from the curd after coagulating milk and/or products obtained from milk. Over the last two decades, whey production in Poland has doubled, wh [....] » Read More
Title : Fatty acid profile of butter derived from different locations in Poland
Jaroslawa Rutkowska, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland
Milk fat is the most complex of all edible fats, containing many fatty acids (FAs), from C2 to C28, including even- and odd-numbered, saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, cis and trans, linear, and branched. Many exhibit biological and physiological properties and are [....] » Read More
Title : Potential of Yarrowia lipolytica as a microbial cell factory for sustainable anthocyanin bioproduction
Shirin Bamezai, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
The global agrifood system faces significant challenges related to both human and planetary health. Food additives are one tool utilized by the food industry to address the need for longer shelf-lives, reduce food waste and loss, increase the palatability of alternative protein o [....] » Read More
Title : The importance of castor oil for human health
Hamid Khairuddin, Semnan University, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
According to a 2022 article, health experts believe castor oil has the following properties: anti-inflammatory. anti-microbial. moisturizing, hydrating, and cleansing due to the fatty acids. castor-oil plant, (Ricinus communis), large plant of the spurge family (Eu [....] » Read More
Title : Optimization of the CO2 extraction process for extracting ingredients from plant material using licorice as an example
Mirzaeva Shokhista Usmonovna, Bukhara State University, Uzbekistan
The goal of optimization is to determine the best, i.e. the most advantageous state of the system. One of the optimization methods is the scanning method, the essence of which is to sequentially view the optimality criterion at a number of points belonging to the region of change [....] » Read More
Title : Application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation in food production optimization
Shafie Rahmati, Tarbiat Modares university, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation is a cutting-edge engineering technique employed to analyze and optimize complex processes in the food production industry. By solving fluid flow equations such as Navier-Stokes, CFD predicts critical parameters like velocity, pressur [....] » Read More