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Bee Brood as a Food for Human Consumption: An Integrative Review of Phytochemic...

The utilisation of edible insects for human nutrition is a long-standing practice in many parts of the globe, and is being gradually introduced into countries without an entomophagic tradition as well. These unconventional sources of protein of animal origin have arisen as a sustainable alternative to other animal protein sources, such as meat. This review intends to present the compilation of data in the scien...

Comparison of milk consumption habits across two European countries: Pilot stud...

Humans have been consuming milk obtained from domesticated animals since ancient times. Milk is a very complete food with important nutrients that can sup- port life. However, the patterns of consumption of milk have been shifting. On one hand, due to the increase in the number of people with intolerances (to lactose, for example), and on the other hand, due to some trend to avoid foods from animal origin owing...

Cultural heritage on gastronomic usages of honey: Recipe analysis and cluster s...

Honey has been a food product used by humans since immemorial times, both for nutritional and medicinal reasons. Gastronomic recipes contain a great deal of knowledge and cultural heritage, both in the form of traditional ancient recipes as well as innovative and modern recipes. This study intends to investigate the use of honey in gastronomy with the purpose of increasing knowledge regarding the culinary usage...

Milk: A Nutritive and Healthy Food? Consumer Perspective from French and Portug...

Milk from different animals is a staple food consumed since immemorial times all over the world. However, there is a lack of knowledge in the scientific literature about knowledge related to milk and its effects on nutrition and health. The objective of this study was to investigate consumers’ knowledge about milk, its composition, and its effects on human health in two different countries. The study was conduc...

Rediscovering Portuguese White Crowberries (Corema album): Cultural Insights an...

White crowberries (Corema album) are a fruit from an endemic shrub found in Southern European Atlantic costal dunes. Although this shrub and its fruits never became a formal commercial crop for a number of reasons, it has a long-lasting relevance and tradition, much associated with summer, beach and holidays. The main goal of this study was to conduct a thematic analysis of the words and small expressions peopl...

Assessing sarcocornia as a salt substitute: effects on lipid profile and gelati...

Sodium, although essential for life, is a key factor in changes in vascular function and cardiovascular disease when consumed in excess. Sarcocornia spp., a halophyte plant with many nutritional benefits, presents itself as a promising substitute for the consumption of purified salt. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) 2 and 9 are widely studied due to their action in physiological processes and as biomarkers at t...

Knowledge about consumption of milk: Study involving consumers from two Europea...

Milk assumes a pivotal role in human nutrition from early stages of life, although when going into adulthood the consumption habits can vary according to different perceptions from the consumer or even due to the presence of some intolerances. In this context, this research focuses on the consumption knowledge about the composition and nutritional value of milk and its effect on human health. The objective was ...

Análise agroecológica de caroços de cereja liquefeitos utilizando FTIR-ATR

A agroecologia, combina princípios ecológicos com práticas agrícolas, tem ganho crescente relevância no desenvolvimento de práticas sustentáveis. Esta área valoriza não apenas a produção eficiente de alimentos, mas também a utilização responsável e inovadora dos resíduos agrícolas. Neste contexto, a análise de produtos derivados de cultivos frutícolas, como a caroço de cereja (Prunus avium L.), mostra ser uma á...

Re-Thinking Table Salt Reduction in Bread with Halophyte Plant Solutions

Sodium intake higher than it is physiologically necessary has been associated with some non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. Bread is commonly consumed and is a major source of sodium in the human diet. Among the interventions to reduce the salt content in bread, the incorporation of salty taste halophyte powder could be a promising strategy. In the present work, S...

Strategy and design of innovation policy road mapping for microalgae-based foods