Giovanni De Francesco, University of Perugia, Italy
Breweries increasingly face the dual challenge of meeting consumer demand for authentic low‑ and no‑alcohol beers while also ensuring product safety and aligning production practices with sustainability goals. In response to these pressures, we present an integrated and scala [....] » Read More


Title : Safe and sustainable food manufacturing through advanced thermal, nonthermal, and extrusion processing strategies
Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan, South Dakota State University, United States
Novel food processing technologies are transforming the global food industry by enhancing product safety, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. Advanced thermal methods, including microwave-assisted heating, ohmic heating, and radio-frequency systems, provide swift an [....] » Read More
Title : Intelligent systems for food processing: Challenges and innovations
Alex Martynenko, Dalhousie University, Canada
The integration of intelligent systems into food processing represents a transformative challenge. The presentation examines the challenges and innovations associated with implementing intelligent technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Inter [....] » Read More
Title : Varietal and environmental influences on organoleptic and cooking quality of yam (Dioscorea spp) landraces
Dominique Rinaldo, INRAE, Guadeloupe
Yam is a major staple food that provides both energy (starch) and bioactive compounds. However, there is a lack of knowledge on its cooking quality. We have determined the cooking quality of five varieties of water yam (among those most appreciated by consumers), when they were [....] » Read More
Title : We are elastic: The color of hunger and food perception in borderline cognitive functioning
Raffaella Conversano, University of Bari, Italy
In a global context where food science is increasingly engaging with the complexity of cognitive diversity, the concept of elasticity becomes a bridge between body and mind, between sensory experience and cognitive functioning. The title We Are Elastic is not just a metaphor&md [....] » Read More
Title : Hydrogen enriched food products: Innovative technology for the modern food industry
Ashot Khachatryan, New Hydrogen Technologies, Armenia
When discussing human nutrition, we typically focus on the balance of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, caloric content, and daily requirements. However, not only the compositional makeup but also the bioelectrical characteristics of food products-determined by Oxidation-Reduction P [....] » Read More
Title : Pigmented sorghum phenolic extracts regulate the expression of cancer development pathway genes in HT-29 and hypoxia-induced CCD 841 CoN cells
Aduba Collins, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Sorghum polyphenols have been shown to inhibit gastrointestinal cancer cell growth by inducing apoptosis and other pathways such as chronic inflammation. However, the impact of sorghum polyphenols on the most frequently mutated genes in the genome mutation and instability and dys [....] » Read More
Title : Plant-based food powders: Linking particle surface properties, glass transition, and powder functionality
Laura Badin Gailly, University of Lorraine, France
Due to their high perishability and strong dependence on seasonal and climatic conditions, fruits and vegetables account for a significant proportion of food waste. Their fragility also contributes to their underconsumption, leading many populations to not meet the recommended nu [....] » Read More
Title : Use of metal-organic frameworks to extend food shelf life
Miriam Aban, IMDEA Energy Institute, Spain
Although considerable efforts have been made to mitigate food waste, nearly one-third of food production is still lost along the supply chain. In this regard, packaging plays a key role, not only by limiting product deterioration, but also by protecting food during manufacturing, [....] » Read More
Title : Cultivar dependent valorisation of pomegranate peel bioactive compounds through ultrasonic-assisted extraction: Insights from an exploratory full-factorial design
Matthew Anthony Xuereb, University of Malta, Malta
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) processing generates substantial agricultural by-products, with peels constituting approximately 50% of the fresh fruit mass. While recognized as a rich reservoir of hydrolysable tannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, this biomass is often underu [....] » Read More
Title : The use of proteolytic enzymes in the low temperature rendering of animal fats
Grzegorz Pogorzelski, Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
Animal fats are an important raw material in food technology and the fat industry, serving both technological and nutritional purposes. Classic fat rendering methods rely on high-temperature processing of the raw material, which is associated with high energy consumption and the [....] » Read More
Title : Fruit plant leaves as an underexplored source of bioactive compounds: Enzyme inhibitory potential of aqueous extracts
Marzena Pabich, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland
Fruit plant leaves, commonly regarded as agricultural by-products, represent an underexplored yet promising source of bioactive compounds with potential health-promoting properties. In particular, they are known to contain significant amounts of polyphenolic compounds, which may [....] » Read More
Title : Climate variability, wetlands and food security in the Pampas plain: Hydrological risks and opportunities for resilient agroecosystems
Alejandra Mabel Geraldi, National University of the South, Argentina
The Pampas plain is one of the world’s major agricultural regions and a strategic territory for global food supply. However, its strong dependence on climate-driven water availability, together with intensive land-use change, makes food production increasingly sensitive to [....] » Read More
Title : Chemical characterization and functional potential of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) seed by-products
Frederico Barros, Federal University of Vicosa, Brazil
Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) seed defatted flour (PFsDF) is rich in dietary fiber and phenolic compounds, including piceatannol, which has been associated with beneficial effects on plasma glucose reduction and central adiposity. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of P [....] » Read More
Title : Unripe banana flour, a promising nutraceutical ingredient to improve health, and develop functional foods
Frederico Barros, Federal University of Vicosa, Brazil
Green Banana Mixed Pulp and Peel Flour (GBMF) is a natural source of type 2 Resistant Starch (RS2), other dietary fibers, and antioxidants with recognized potential to modulate glycemic response, lipid metabolism, satiety, and gut health. Growing consumer interest in foods that c [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of soaking treatment on the microstructure, gelatinization properties, thermal characteristics and cooking quality of brown rice
Xiaohong Tian, Institute of Grain and Oil Processing, China
Brown rice presents several technical challenges during cooking, such as slow water absorption, inadequate gelatinization, and an undesirable texture. Soaking pretreatment is commonly employed to address these issues. In order to evaluate the effect of soaking technology on the a [....] » Read More
Title : Natural nanoarmored probiotic with inflammation-responsive activation for precision oral intervention of colitis
Zhili Wang, Northeast Forestry University, China
Oral probiotic therapy has emerged as a promising strategy for the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), yet its therapeutic efficacy remains severely restricted by three major barriers: poor survival during gastrointestinal transit, insufficient retention at inflamed i [....] » Read More
Title : Agriculture high-quality development
Zhongsheng Guo, Northwestern A & F University, China
Along with development of economy and society and improvement of living level, people have a higher need of the quality of food and health, Agricultural development had entered the new stage of high-quality development. The theory foundation of agriculture high quality developmen [....] » Read More
Title : Kernel to computation: Identifying optimal feature set for edible nut classification
Narendra VG, Manipal Institute of Technology, India
Efficient edible nut classification relies on transforming raw kernel attributes into a compact and discriminative computational feature set. This study presents a systematic approach to identifying an optimal feature subset that enhances classification accuracy while maintaining [....] » Read More
Title : Fundamentals of starch technology
Vasudeva Singh, Gauhati University, India
Starch is reserve energy stored by plant for its own use or that of its progeny. Cellulose is structural component of plant physical. It is a polymer of β-D-glucose and linked by full of β (1à4) linkages, it is linear, unbranched polysachharide. Starch is a biopo [....] » Read More
Title : Rapid detection of milk adulteration using NIR spectroscopy and machine learning techniques
Hemant Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India
Milk adulteration remains a significant challenge to food safety and quality assurance. In this study, a novel Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and Machine Learning (ML)-based framework was developed for the rapid detection of common adulterants in raw cow milk. The acquired spec [....] » Read More
Title : Shelf-life modeling and multiscale characterization of ready-to-prepare little millet (Panicum sumatrense) pudding mix
Suman Bharti, Banaras Hindu University, India
A value-added instant pudding mix was formulated using little millet (Panicum sumatrense), whole milk powder, and bura sugar, supplemented with almond and cardamom to improve the taste and aroma. Three formulations were prepared and tested using sensory analysis and Texture Profi [....] » Read More
Title : Traditional Moroccan fermented foods as a reservoir of potential probiotic microbiota: Cultural heritage, microbial diversity and health benefits
Imad Dakhchich, Mohammed V University of Rabat, Morocco
Fermentation is one of the oldest and most economical methods of food preservation, deeply rooted in Moroccan culinary traditions. Across centuries, Moroccan populations have developed a wide diversity of spontaneously fermented foods from animal and plant origins, including fe [....] » Read More
Title : Circular valorization of industrial and agri food by products into adsorbents for industrial effluent treatment
Nasma Bouchelkia, Research Center in Agri-Food Technologies, Algeria
Textile effluents, characterized by high dye concentrations, organic load, suspended solids, and variable pH, pose significant environmental and regulatory challenges due to their complex composition and recalcitrant pollutants. The development of efficient, sustainable, and oper [....] » Read More
Title : Amino acid profile, antioxidant properties, mineral composition and acceptability of Dakuwa (a Nigerian cereal groundnut snack)
Shehu Adamu Alhaji, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Nigeria
The study investigated the amino acid composition, antioxidant properties, mineral composition and sensory acceptability of dakuwa (a traditional Nigerian cereal–groundnut snack) produced using two groundnut varieties (Kampala and Tiv) in both defatted and undefatted forms. [....] » Read More
Title : Production and use of soy protein concentrate as an ingredient in vegan foods
Karolina Rybarska, Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology, Poland
In the modern food industry, soy protein serves as a premier functional ingredient owing to its exceptional amino acid profile, high digestibility, and versatile techno-functional properties, such as gelation, emulsification, and water-binding capacity. In the pursuit of sensoria [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of supplementation of Spirulina platensis/sprouted corn porridge on the nutritional, hematological and immunological status of sickle cell patients
Constant Anatole Pieme, University of Yaounde, Cameroon
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder of hemoglobin which caused a high mortality in Africa. It has been reported in sickle cell disease a quite remarkable underweight, which could induce an immunological deficiency. Nutritional support therefore appears to be a promising [....] » Read More
Title : Water absorption capacity of three chickpea varieties from the Kyrgyz Republic
Zhyldyz Batyrbashieva, Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov, Kyrgyzstan
This study presents a comparative analysis of the water absorption capacity of seeds from three chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) varieties grown in the Kyrgyz Republic: Kyrgyz Local, Uzbekistan 32, and Yulduz. Understanding the swelling properties is an important factor for evaluati [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of cleaning-induced surface modifications on cheese yield and quality in polypropylene molds
Tanjona Rabesolonirina, INRAE, France
Cheese sticking to mold surfaces is a major issue in dairy processing, leading to product losses, quality defects, and reduced production efficiency. This study investigates how cleaning procedures and fouling affect the surface properties of polypropylene cheese molds and thei [....] » Read More
Title : Use of compostable or recyclable material as a sustainable alternative packaging of sheeps cheese
Ana Isabel Najera, University of the Basque Country EHU, Spain
Food industry is currently engaged in the search for new packaging alternatives that offer adequate food preservation, taking into account environmental aspects and consumer preferences. The work stems from the need to improve the sustainability of packaging in the local cheese i [....] » Read More
Title : Use of compostable or recyclable material as a sustainable alternative packaging of sheeps cheese
Maria Luz Fidalgo, University of the Basque Country EHU, Spain
Food industry is currently engaged in the search for new packaging alternatives that offer adequate food preservation, taking into account environmental aspects and consumer preferences. The work stems from the need to improve the sustainability of packaging in the local cheese i [....] » Read More
Title : From waste to ingredient: Valorization of edible mushroom stems through optimized protein recovery
Vanessa Grifoll Garcia, Technological Research Center for Mushrooms of La Rioja, Spain
The rising global demand for sustainable and resource-efficient food systems has intensified the search for alternative protein sources. Agro-industrial by-products, specifically the stems of edible mushrooms such as Pleurotus spp. and Lentinula edodes, represent a promising yet [....] » Read More
Title : Physicochemical and microbiological stability of yogurt fortified with polysaccharides from Pleurotus ostreatus by-products
Patricia Bermudez Gomez, Technological Research Center for Mushrooms of La Rioja, Spain
The global edible mushroom market has expanded significantly in the last years, with production expected to exceed 20 million tons annually by 2026. Among the most widely cultivated species is the Pleurotus ostreatus. During the commercialization of fruiting bodies, considerable [....] » Read More
Title : Mineral oil hydrocarbons in commercially available rennet ripened cheeses
Anna Berthold Pluta, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland
Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOH) are a complex mixture of isomers derived primarily from crude oil that undergoes refining, and to a lesser extent from the coal, natural gas, and biomass. MOH split into Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons (MOSH) and Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons [....] » Read More
Title : Casein-whey Pickering microcapsules for improved thermal stability and controlled release of curcumin in heat-processed foods
Marcin A Kurek, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland
Background: Curcumin is a bioactive polyphenol with remarkable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential, yet its poor water solubility and thermal instability limit its application in processed foods. Protein-based Pickering systems represent a promising clean-label route [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of flaxseed mucilage as a stabilizer on the physicochemical and structural properties of A2 milk ice cream
Jaroslaw Wyrwisz, Warsaw University of Life Science, Poland
The growing demand for clean-label and functional dairy products has increased interest in both A2 milk and plant-derived stabilizers as innovative ingredients in frozen desserts. This study investigated the effect of flaxseed mucilage as a natural stabilizer on the physicochemic [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of white mulberry addition on selected quality features of fermented milk
Monika Garbowska, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of white mulberry addition on selected features of fermented milk. Fermented milks were prepared using a thermostatic method under laboratory conditions in the following variants: without white mulberry addition (control sample) a [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of dried beetroot, tomato and kale powders on the physicochemical and sensory properties of yogurt
Magdalena Zalewska, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of adding dried vegetable powders from beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.), tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) and kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) at levels of 0.2%, 0.5% and 1.0% on the physicochemical and sensory properties of ferm [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of chia seeds addition on selected quality features of fermented sheep's milk
Lidia Stasiak Rozanska, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland
The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of chia seed addition on selected features of fermented sheep milk. Milk from organic farming was used for the research, the starter cultures were: Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bu [....] » Read More
Title : Exploring the interaction between root architecture and functional traits in Camellia sinensis genotypes under drought conditions
Macide Burcu Timur, Beta Food Research & Development Center, Turkey
The increasing impacts of climate change have made drought a growing threat to tea (Camellia sinensis), a crop traditionally cultivated in humid regions. This study aims to investigate the potential relationship between root system development and functional traits (antioxidant c [....] » Read More
Title : Development and study of the behavior of a new material based on PVA/Chitosan: Use as food film
Laribi Habchi Hassiba, University Blida 1, Algeria
The preservation of a foodstuff consists in maintaining its hygienic, nutritional and organoleptic qualities for as long as possible by acting on the various deterioration mechanisms to slow down or eliminate their effects. There are compatibility problems between plastic packagi [....] » Read More
Title : Large-scale genomic survey of multidrug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis clones in a one health approach
Fahad Alreshoodi, Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Saudi Arabia
The global burden of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) continues to rise, with Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis remaining a leading cause of foodborne infections worldwide. In the context of Saudi Arabia, the increasing reliance on imported food products, coupled with inte [....] » Read More