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Enhancing coconut-based beverages with symbiotic microcapsules: evaluation of p...

This study highlights the effectiveness of ionic gelation combined with vibratory extrusion and chitosan hydrochloride coating as a robust strategy for the microencapsulation of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG intended for application in complex food matrices. The developed symbiotic microcapsules demonstrated desirable morphological and structural characteristics and provided significant protection to the enca...

Effect of Xylo-oligosaccharides and cello-oligosaccharides obtained from Agro-i...

Agro-industrial residues, traditionally considered low-value by-products, have shown great potential to produce prebiotic oligosaccharides, such as xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) and cello-oligosaccharides (COS). This study investigated the effects of XOS and COS, derived from sugarcane bagasse (SB) and corn husks (CH) by enzymatic hydrolysis, on the modulation of human intestinal microbiota in vitro. Cellulose an...

Germinated quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd): effects on mineral composition, a...

[Excerpt] Introduction Transforming food systems is crucial for enhancing nutrition, food security, and sustainability. Eco-friendly processing techniques, such as grain germination, can improve the nutrition al and functional properties of Andean grains.[...]

Assessing process variable effects on laccase-mediated treatment for enhanced s...

Lignocellulosic materials (LCM) have gained popularity as a substitute for petroleum, enabling the production of biofuels and various compounds. Eucalyptus bark residue (EBR), generated by pulp and paper mills, is a prime illustration of such materials. The conversion of holocellulose in these materials typically involves the application of enzymes. Nevertheless, these materials may still contain lignin, widely...

Bioactive potential of a grape stem blend: a sustainable approach to skin regen...

The European wine industry is embracing sustainability through circular economy principles, particularly by valorizing by-products, such as grape stems. Grape stems are rich in phenolic compounds with recognized health benefits. This study investigates the bioactive potential of molecules extracted from a blend of grape stems (GS blend extract). The GS blend extract was chemically characterized in terms of tota...

Sustainable development of a carob-based food with antioxidant and prebiotic fu...

Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are well-established prebiotics, while polyphenols have recently demonstrated their potential as prebiotics. Carob pulp, with its high intrinsic sucrose content and high levels of polyphenols, shows great potential to be transformed into a prebiotic food. In this study, we investigated the development of a functional food product based on carob pulp, with an emphasis on sustainabil...

A comprehensive review of fish protein hydrolysates targeting pet food formulat...

The fish industry generates significant amounts of fish by- and co-products (FBCPs) annually, projected to reach 160.8 million tonnes by 2030. This growth highlights the urgent need for sustainable FBCP management and an opportunity to improve the sectors environmental sustainability. Fish protein hydrolysates (FBCPHs) and bioactive peptides (BPs) derived from these FBCPs are gaining recognition in the pet food...

Protein fractions from seaweeds: evaluating fractionation techniques to improve...

Exploring the use of oleogels as alternatives to palm oil chocolate spread form...

[Excerpt] The substitution of palm oil with oleogels enabled the development of stable chocolate spreads with desirable characteristics, offering a nutritionally healthier alternative by replacing saturated fats, while also providing a more environmentally sustainable option.[...]

From carob pulp to cereal bowls: a functional flour for wellness and sustainabi...

[Excerpt] Prebiotics, such as fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), are known to support gut microbiota, enhancing metabolic and immune health while reducing the risk of diseases like obesity, diabetes, and cancer.