Surveillance of ochratoxin A in cocoa beans from cocoa-growing regions of Ghana. [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Banahene JCM, Ofosu IW, Odai BT.
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Aroma, Flavor, and Textural Drivers of Acceptance in Unflavored Pea Protein Isolates
Journal of Food Science, Volume 91, Issue 2, February 2026.ABSTRACT The growing popularity of plant‐based proteins, particularly pea protein, is driven by health benefits and sustainability. However, despite the increasing demand, undesirable sensory attributes hinder consumer acceptance. This study aimed to identify the key sensory drivers of acceptance for unflavored pea protein isolates and to compare ...
Min Sung Kim +6 more
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Untargeted Metabolomics Analysis for Studying Differences in High-Quality Colombian Cocoa Beans. [PDF]
Molecules, 2023 Bacca-Villota P +4 more
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Have the environmental benefits of insect farming been overstated? A critical review
Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 1, Page 163-194, February 2026.ABSTRACT Insect farming is frequently promoted as a sustainable food solution, yet current evidence challenges many environmental benefits claimed by industry proponents. This review critically examines the scientific foundation for assessing the environmental impacts of insect farming in both human food and animal feed applications.
Corentin Biteau +5 more
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Ecology and population dynamics of yeast starter cultures in cocoa beans fermentation. [PDF]
BioTechnologia (Pozn), 2022 Gonzalez EG +6 more
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GCB Bioenergy, Volume 18, Issue 2, February 2026.This study assessed the industrial hemp value web resilience in the Swabian Alb, Southern Germany, where regional implementation remains limited despite hemp's bioeconomy potential. Using an indicator framework and stakeholder interviews, the research found the small, fluctuating cultivation area (e.g., 25 ha in 2024) focuses on hemp seed valorisation;
Lena‐Sophie Loew, Moritz von Cossel
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Microwave-Assisted Extraction Optimization and Effect of Drying Temperature on Catechins, Procyanidins and Theobromine in Cocoa Beans. [PDF]
Molecules, 2023 Maldonado YE, Figueroa JG.
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Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 39, Issue 1, February 2026.ABSTRACT Background Dietary melatonin, naturally occurring in plant‐ and animal‐based foods, has been linked to beneficial effects on sleep, mood and metabolic health. Although evidence suggests that food‐derived melatonin may elevate circulating levels, few studies have assessed its intake through habitual diets or explored associations with chronic ...
Gilmara Alves Zanirate +4 more
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Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 39, Issue 1, February 2026.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Diet is a potential management option for constipation; however, people's perceptions regarding its role and their dietary behaviours are unclear. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of the role of diet in constipation, including dietary contributors and relievers of constipation symptoms, and the attitudes
Dominic N. Farsi +2 more
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Raman Spectroscopic and Sensory Evaluation of Cocoa Liquor Prepared with Ecuadorian Cocoa Beans Treated with Gamma Irradiation or Induced Electromagnetic Field Fermentation. [PDF]
Foods, 2023 Guzmán-Armenteros TM +12 more
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