Flavanol monomer-induced changes to the human faecal microflora [PDF]
, 2008 We have investigated the bacterial-dependent metabolism of ( − )-epicatechin and (+)-catechin using a pH-controlled, stirred, batch-culture fermentation system reflective of the distal region of the human large intestine.
Xenofon Tzounis +13 more
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Dry Bean Cocoa Production in Papua New Guinea: Do IPDM Inputs Pay Off?
Asia &the Pacific Policy Studies, Volume 13, Issue 2, May 2026.ABSTRACT Cocoa is Papua New Guineaʼs (PNG) third‐largest agricultural export, supporting about two million smallholder farmers. Despite integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) systems to improve yields, adoption remains low. We surveyed two cocoa‐growing households—one near Balima (Madang Province) and the other near Manetai (Bougainville)—and ...
Tom Swan +4 more
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CSA Practices for Sustainable Cocoa Farming Systems [PDF]
, 2020 Climate change will shape the future production of cocoa and requires mutual cooperation amongst sector stakeholders to tailor responses to its differentiated impacts.
Nguyen Duy Nhiem +3 more
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Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2026.It provides a conceeptual framework of the core components required for w/o PE development and various internal and external factors determining the emulsion stabilization. It also emphasizes the emerging application of w/o PE in diverse industrial use such as encapsulation and delivery, packaging, food, biomedical, etc.
Bibha Mishra A., Vidisha Tomer
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Lignin Content in Fermentation of Cocoa Pod Husk (Theobroma Cocoa) Used Phanerochaete Chrysosporium [PDF]
, 2014 The study was aimed to determine the lignin degradation in fermentation of cocoa pod husk (CPH) whenfermented by Phanerochaete chrysosporium. The purpose of this research was to examine the lignin degradationin fermentation of cocoa pod husk (CPH) when ...
Ali Mursyid Wahyu Mulyo, Engkus Ainul Yakin &
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Viewpoints: Biofuels and trees in humid tropical countries of West Africa. Experts address the question: Can the growing demand for biofuels be met without threatening food security? [PDF]
, 2009 In the humid tropics, with rich tree crops such as cocoa and abundant staples such as cassava, is there any place for biofuels? Using staple and annual crops as biofuels is dangerous for food security.
Legoupil, Jean-Claude, Ruf, François
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Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2026.Plant‐derived oleosome; structural morphology, extraction, oleosome‐membrane proteins extraction, fabrication techniques, and cutting‐edge food and pharmaceutical applications. ABSTRACT Oleosomes are spherical subcellular organelles comprising triacylglycerols and sterol esters (lipid core) surrounded by a specialized monolayer membrane, composed of ...
Zafarullah Muhammad +7 more
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Characterization of Polyphenols from Various Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Clones During Fermentation
Coffee and Cocoa Research Journal, 2018 Cocoa bean is a rich source of polyphenols, which are the largest group secondary metabolite with natural antioxidant property. Polyphenols from cocoa beans was reported to possess health benefits.
Muhammad Isa Dwijatmoko +3 more
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Effects of adding cocoa fermentation medium on cigar leaves in agricultural fermentation stage. [PDF]
Front Bioeng Biotechnol, 2023 Zong P +9 more
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Influence of Carboxypeptidases on Cocoa Specific Aroma Precursors and Methylpyrazines in Under-Fermented Cocoa Beans [PDF]
, 2003 A study on the influence of two carboxypeptidases on cocoa specific aroma precursors and methylpyrazines in under..fermented cocoa beans was carried out. Cocoa beans, which were fermented for three days using wooden box were used as samples. The beans
Ikrawan, Yusep
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