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Rapid screening of fumonisins in maize using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) ...
Sampaio, Pedro; Barros, Sílvia Cruz; Freitas, Andreia; Silva, Ana Sanches; Brites, Carla; Carbas, BrunaFumonisins occurrence in maize represents a significant global challenge, impacting economic stability and food safety. This study evaluates the potential of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy combined with chemometric al- gorithms to detect fumonisins in maize. For fumonisin B1 (FB1) and B2 (FB2) levels were developed predictive NIR models using partial least squares (PLS) and artificial neural networks (ANN). P...
Impact of photoselective nets on phenolic composition and antioxidant capacity ...
Teixeira, João David; Sousa, Miguel Leão de; Barros, Sílvia Cruz; Parpot, Pier; Almeida, Carina Manuela Fernandes; Silva, Ana SanchesPhenolic compounds in apples provide significant health benefits, including antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The phenolic profile and content in apples are influenced by genetics, environmental factors, and agricultural practices. Photoselective nets, which are designed to filter specific wavelengths of light, might impact fruit quality and phenolic content. This study aimed to assess the effects ...
Emerging Trends in Active Packaging for Food: A Six-Year Review
Andrade, Mariana A.; Barbosa, Cássia H.; Ribeiro-Santos, Regiane; Tomé, Sidney; Fernando, Ana Luísa; Silva, Ana Sanches; Vilarinho, FernandaThe development of active food packaging has evolved rapidly in recent years, offering innovative solutions to enhance food preservation and safety while addressing sustainability challenges. This review compiles and analyzes recent advancements (2019–2024) in release-type active packaging, focusing on essential oils, natural extracts, and phenolic compounds as active agents. Primarily plant-derived, these comp...
Extension of Poultry Meat Shelf Life Using Cynara cardunculus L. Leaf Extracts ...
Barbosa, Cássia H.; Andrade, Mariana A.; Vilarinho, Fernanda; Silva, Ana Sanches; Fernando, Ana LuísaFood additives are used to prevent food spoilage and extend its shelf life. However, con cerns regarding the potential health implications associated with some synthetic additives have prompted research efforts aimed at identifying natural alternatives, such as plant extracts. Cynara cardunculus L. (cardoon) is known for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cap...
Comparative Analysis of Maize Physico-Chemical Parameters and Mycotoxin Levels ...
Carbas, Bruna; Barros, Sílvia; Freitas, Andreia; Silva, Ana Sanches; Brites, Carla; Carbas, BrunaMaize (Zea mays L.) stands as a vital staple food globally, holding significant nutritional and economic value. However, its susceptibility to mycotoxin contamination under stressful environmental conditions poses a considerable concern. This study aimed to assess the quality and pasting characteristics of maize varieties across two distinct regions and examine the occurrence of mycotoxins influenced by climati...
Future trends in food science and foodomics: a perspective view by the editoria...
Ibáñez, Elena; Bicchi, Carlo; Capozzi, Francesco; Chen, Yi; Coppola, Francesca; Fanali, Salvatore; Ferreira, Sandra R. S.; Fischer, MarkusIn this perspective article, several internationally recognized experts, members of the editorial team of this journal, discuss a selection of current hot topics identified in Food Science and Foodomics. The topics are comprised of the main areas of Food Science and Foodomics, namely, food safety, food authenticity, food processing, and food bioactivity. Logically, several of the discussed topics involve more t...
The Bright and Dark Sides of Herbal Infusions: Assessment of Antioxidant Capaci...
Mateus, Ana Rita Soares; Crisafulli, Carmen; Vilhena, Matilde; Barros, Sílvia; Pena, Angelina; Silva, Ana SanchesHerbal infusions are highly popular beverages consumed daily due to their health benefits and antioxidant properties. However, the presence of plant toxins, such as tropane alkaloids, constitutes a recent health concern for herbal infusions. This work presents an optimized and validated methodology based on the QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe) extraction procedure followed by Ultra-Hig...
Towards the Sustainable Exploitation of Salt-Tolerant Plants: Nutritional Chara...
Lopes, Maria Celeste; Silva, Ana Sanches; Séndon, Raquel; Barbosa-Pereira, Letricia; Cavaleiro, Carlos; Ramos, FernandoIncreasing soil salinisation represents a serious threat to food security, and therefore the exploitation of high-yielding halophytes, such as Salicornia and Sarcocornia, needs to be considered not merely in arid regions but worldwide. In this study, Salicornia ramosissima and Sarcocornia perennis alpini were evaluated for nutrients, bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity, and contaminants. Both were shown t...
Health-Promoting Properties and Potential Application in the Food Industry of C...
Tundis, Rosa; Xiao, Jianbo; Silva, Ana Sanches; Carreiró, Filipa; Loizzo, Monica RosaCitrus is an important genus in the Rutaceae family, with high medicinal and economic value, and includes important crops such as lemons, orange, grapefruits, limes, etc. The Citrus species is rich sources of carbohydrates, vitamins, dietary fibre, and phytochemicals, mainly including limonoids, flavonoids, terpenes, and carotenoids. Citrus essential oils (EOs) consist of several biologically active compounds m...
Assessment of Agricultural Practices for Controlling Fusarium and Mycotoxins Co...
Simões, Daniela; Carbas, Bruna; Soares, Andreia; Freitas, Andreia; Silva, Ana Sanches; Brites, Carla; Andrade, Eugénia deMaize is a significant crop to the global economy and a key component of food and feed, although grains and whole plants can often be contaminated with mycotoxins resulting in a general exposure of the population and animals. To investigate strategies for mycotoxins control at the grain production level, a pilot study and exploratory research were conducted in 2019 and 2020 to compare levels of mycotoxins in gr...