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Food Classification for Swallowing Disorders Perception by Senior Population

Journal of Texture Studies, Volume 57, Issue 4, August 2026.
By evaluating instrumental testing against focus group activities, this study illustrates a clear mismatch between laboratory measurements and human perception across major food classification guidelines. The workflow highlights that current frameworks are highly variable and too technical, suggesting simpler, more practical tools.
Kovan Ismael‐Mohammed, Laura Laguna, Mireia Bolívar‐Prados, Pere Clavé, Amparo Tarrega   +4 more
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Mitigating Black Pod Disease in Cocoa Plants: An Optimal Control and Cost‐Effectiveness Analysis

Natural Resource Modeling, Volume 39, Issue 3, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Black pod disease (BPD), caused by Phytophthora species, continues to pose a significant threat to cocoa production, particularly in tropical regions where cocoa farming is a major economic activity. This study develops a deterministic compartmental model to understand the transmission dynamics of BPD and evaluate the impact of multiple ...
Bernard Asamoah Afful
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Drying cocoa beans [PDF]

, 2010
Colour: Black and White; Style: Landscape; Other: Bordered, UndividedA picture of a group of labourers spreading large piles of cocoa beans on a cocoa house so that the beans would dry evenly in the sun.Funding for this project has been provided by Mrs ...

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COLORIMETRIC MEASUREMENTS OF COCOA BEANS (Theobroma cacao) [PDF]

, 2013
A series of studies have been carried out to develop a simple, easy to use, and affordable device to measure the colour of cocoa beans. The present paper reports the development of the device based on colorimetric principles.
Tjatjo, Ardin; Estate Crops Extension Office of South Sulawesi, T., Untung Surapati; Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Plant Pest and Disease, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Meulemans, Charles C.E.; Optical Radiation Consultancy “Opticon”, Haver 33, 5521 MS Eersel   +2 more
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Advances in the Neurotoxic Mechanisms of Acrylamide and Multitarget Intervention Strategies of Natural Products

Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2026.
This review summarizes recent advances in acrylamide neurotoxicity mechanisms and highlights the multitarget neuroprotective effects of diverse natural products while also addressing current challenges and future translational research directions.
Wen Du, Yifan Zhao, Li Dong, Chen Ma, Xiaosong Hu, Daotong Li, Fang Chen, Yinghua Luo   +7 more
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Genetic Diversity Analysis of Edel Cocoa Clones Parental Cross Using Maturase K (matK) Gene [PDF]

, 2018
Economically, cacao bean products are divided into fine flavor and bulk cocoa. Fine flavor cocoa has white color beans while bulk cocoa has purple color beans. Bean color of fine-flavor cocoa beans is determined by the presence of a double recessive gene
Sugianto, Pingkan, Irvan Faizal, Sobir, Sobir, Agung Wahyu Susilo, Pingkan Sugianto, Anita-Sari, Indah, Faizal, Irvan, Hidayatullah, Akhmad, Sobir Sobir, Wahyu Susilo, Agung, Indah Anita-Sari, Akhmad Hidayatullah   +11 more
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Effect of Reconditioning of Discrepant Cocoa on the Quality of Cocoa Beans

Food Science and Nutrition Technology, 2018
Reconditioning of cocoa beans which involves re-drying, sieving, sorting and re-bagging of cocoa beans is a very important process in the cocoa industry. The study was conducted to identify the fungi on and in cocoa beans before and after reconditioning.
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Production Gaps Among Farmers With Disabilities Are Associated With Limited Technology

Agricultural Economics, Volume 57, Issue 4, July 2026.
ABSTRACT In sub‐Saharan Africa, agriculture is vital; however, the systematic exclusion of persons with disabilities from farming hinders sustainable development and social equity. Although several studies have analyzed productivity differentials across various dimensions of social exclusion, empirical evidence on technology access, farming efficiency,
Francis Tsiboe, Edward Martey, Jacob Asravor   +2 more
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Optimization of cocoa nib roasting based on sensory properties and colour using response surface methodology [PDF]

, 2012
Roasting of cocoa beans is a critical stage for development of its desirable flavour, aroma and colour. Prior to roasting, cocoa bean may taste astringent, bitter, acidy, musty, unclean, nutty or even chocolate-like, depends on the bean sources and their
Jati, Misnawi, D.M.H. A.H. Farah, Zaibunnisa, A.H, Zaibunnisa, A.H, Farah, D.M.H. A.H., Misnawi Jati, Zaibunnisa, A.H Zaibunnisa, A.H   +5 more
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Land Reforms in Cuba: First Empirical Assessment on Productivity Using Crop‐Level Panel Data

Economics of Transition and Institutional Change, Volume 34, Issue 3, Page 573-585, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Land reforms implemented in Cuba since 2008 have aimed to increase agricultural production by distributing state‐owned idle lands with land‐use rights. The reforms restricted farmers with the rights from cultivating perennial and capital‐intensive crops.
Yoshihiko Hashiguchi, Yoshimichi Murakami   +1 more
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