This study developed an innovative fish burger using Atlantic bonito, an abundant but undervalued species rich in lipids and protein. The burger was enriched with chickpea, seaweed (Spirulina and Fucus vesiculosus), and hydrocolloids (xanthan and carrageenan). Using a Taguchi design, the effects of varying concentrations of these ingredients on the physicochemical properties, texture, phenolic content, and anti...
The nutritional needs of the elderly require immediate attention. Strategies to incorporate healthy, high-fibre, protein-rich ingredients into traditional diets have been identified to enhance health benefits. This study aimed to develop a new food product specifically for older adults, using kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala DC), and to evaluate its nutritional, sensory, and antioxidant properties. Acce...
Consumers are increasingly concerned about the nutritional value, safety, and sustainability of new food products. As awareness of health and environmental issues grows, they seek options that provide essential nutrients while being free from harmful additives and produced in environmentally responsible ways. The search for healthier diets has instigated the exponential growth of the plant-based food industry. ...
The nutritional needs of the elderly require immediate attention. Strategies to incorporate healthy, high-fibre, protein-rich ingredients into traditional diets have been identified to enhance health benefits. This study aimed to develop a new food product specifically for older adults, using kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala DC), and to evaluate its nutritional, sensory, and antioxidant properties. Acce...
Fish is a highly nutritious food, rich in protein, unsaturated fats, vitamins, and minerals, and its consumption has increased due to the associated health benefits. However, fish processing generates substantial waste, accounting for more than 50% of the total weight of the fish, leading to economic losses. Utilising these byproducts presents an opportunity to reduce waste while enhancing the nutritional profi...
The awareness and concern about dietary choices have been growing among consumers, leading to a surge in demand for information regarding food quality, sustainability, and safety [1,2]. The search for healthier diet habits has instigated the exponential growth of the organic food industry [3]. Therefore, fermentation emerged as a promising strategy to improve the nutritional profile of food products (such as pr...
The fruit processing industry is responsible for disposing of huge amounts of byproducts, especially fruit peels (FPs), which are often discarded in landfills. Using FPs in biotechnological processes contributes to a circular economy, reducing the environmental burden of FPs and increasing the revenue of the fruit processing industry. This study was focused on upgrading the nutritional value of orange (OPs) and...
Este estudo tem como objetivos gerais a identificação dos principais Fatores Críticos de Sucesso (F.C.S) para a eficiência logística, na embalagem secundária e no transporte de produtos agroalimentares, para os subsetores dos produtos cárneos, hortofrutícolas, panificação e lácteos, bem como a recolha e divulgação de boas práticas neste domínio.Desta forma, os seus objetivos implicam: a) identificação dos princ...