Grape marc biotransformation to protein-rich food ingredients using fungal fermentation
Food Chemistry AdvancesThe increasing global population and rising environmental and nutritional demands require sustainable, alternative protein sources. This study explores the biovalorization of grape marc, a by-product of winery and distillery industries, as cultivation ...
Luziana Hoxha +2 more
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The Evolution of Diversity [PDF]
, 2017 Since the beginning of time, the pre-biological and the biological world have seen a steady increase in complexity of form and function based on a process of combination and re-combination.
Beckley, Colin, Bonillas, Ute
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Why do food and drink smell like earth? [PDF]
, 2007 Fungi have long been associated with earthy odours. One of the main contributors to this odour is geosmin, a sesquiterpenoid metabolite produced by soil living fungi. Some food commodities are liable to contamination by geosmin producing fungi.
Lima, Nelson +2 more
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Radiocaesium in the fungal compartment of forest ecosystems [PDF]
, 2003 Fungi in forest ecosystems are major contributors to accumulation and cycling of radionuclides, especially radiocaesium. However, relatively little is known about uptake and retention of 137Cs by fungal mycelia.
Vinichuk, Mykhaylo
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GastronOmics: Edibility and safety of mycelium of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus
Current Research in Food ScienceFood production is one of the most environmentally damaging human activities. In the face of climate change, it is essential to rethink our dietary habits and explore potential alternative foods catering both towards human and planetary needs.
Loes van Dam +9 more
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Mathematical Modelling For Growth Of Aspergillus Niger Ftcc 5003 During Solid-State Fermentation On Palm Kernel Cake [PDF]
, 2005 An attempt to obtain the first model for growth of Aspergillus niger FTCC 5003 in solid-state fermentation (SSF) using palm kernel cake (PKC) as substrate was investigated.
Gan, Siew Hung
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Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil from leaves of Algerian Melissa officinalis L. [PDF]
, 2014 The essential oil obtained from leaves of Melissa officinalis L. (Family of Lamiaceae) growing in Algeria, was investigated for its chemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial activity.
Abdellatif, Fahima +3 more
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Plant-based chitosan for the development of biodegradable packaging materials
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and ApplicationsPlant-derived materials and edible films have developed as viable substitutes for standard packaging materials, enabling sustainable and ecologically acceptable alternatives. Chitosan, a cationic carbohydrate polymer derived from animal or marine sources,
Adity Bahndral +2 more
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Diversity of DNA and protein contents of spores of the closely related oyster fungi Pleurotus pulmonarius and P. ostreatus as studied by flow cytometry [PDF]
, 2007 For quantitative evaluation of nuclear DNA and protein contents of spores, the flow cytometer (PAS) with staining DAPI SR101 was employed. A total of 22 specimens of Pleurotus were studied.
Greve, Burkhard, Kullman, Bellis
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ToxinsMushrooms are a valuable source of bioactive compounds to develop efficient, secure medicines and environmentally friendly agrochemicals. Cylindracin is a small cysteine-rich protein that is specifically expressed in the immature fruiting body of the ...
Yamato Kuratani +8 more
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