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Bioactive polysaccharides and their potential health benefits in reducing the risks of metabolic syndrome: A review

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex noncommunicable condition characterized by central obesity, insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia. Epidemiological evidence shows that MetS affects a third of the global population; however, due to its complex pathogenesis and limited drug therapy options, the increasing ...
Josiah Owuor Oyalo, Evelyne Nkirote Gikundi, Mercy Adhiambo Ndiege, Kevin Omondi Aduol   +3 more
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In Vitro Antihyperglycemic, Antioxidant, and Technofunctional Properties of Fonio Millet Instant Breakfast Meal Enriched With Food By‐Products

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Valorizing agro by‐products and using underutilized food crops are two important ways to guarantee sustained food and health security in the tropics. Hence, this study was to create a functional breakfast meal using a combination of soy cake (SC), cocoa bean shell (CBS), and germinated fonio millet.
Olusola Samuel Jolayemi, Durosimi Yisa, Shukurat Abolore Ismaila, Oluwapelumi Esther Foluso, Modesola Dorcas Boboye   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Consumer's Perceptions and Motivations on the Consumption of Fortified Foods and 3d Food Printing

Future Foods
Consumer attitudes and acceptance of emerging technologies in the food sector, as well as their application, are determining factors for their successful implementation. In this study, a survey was conducted in order to better know and understand the perception, motivation and consumption associated with fortified foods and 3DPF (3-Dimensional Printing
Silva, Frederica, Pereira, Tatiana, Mendes, Susana, Gordo, Leonel, Gil, Maria Manuel   +4 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Biocompatible Nanopolymer Coating Based on Chitosan Nanoprecipitation Containing Guava Oil to Control Fruit Rot, Enhance Defense‐Related Enzymes, and Quality of Chili Pepper

Future Postharvest and Food, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study evaluates the efficacy of chitosan nanoprecipitation loaded with guava leaf essential oil as a sustainable alternative to synthetic preservatives for reducing postharvest deterioration in Capsicum frutescens (chili pepper). Essential oils extracted from Psidium guajava leaves via hydrodistillation were analyzed by GC‐MS, identifying
Oluwagbenga Adeogun, Mujeeb Lawal, Adedotun Adekunle, Olufunke Nejo, Omoteso Karfeel Oluwa   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Isolation and Identification of Microbial Communities From Citrus limetta Waste

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Citrus limetta generates substantial agro‐industrial waste, which poses significant food safety issues, and the current study isolated significant pathogenic microflora from Citrus limetta waste samples. ABSTRACT Sweet lime is one of the globally consumed fruits.
Nida Sehair, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nauman Khalid   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Physicochemical, Sensory, Textural, Nutritional, and Antioxidant Properties of Bun From Wheat Flour Fortified With Galgal Peel Powder

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Fortification of wheat buns with galgal (Citrus pseudolimon) peel powder Improved dietary fiber, TPC, antioxidant activity, and texture, while reducing water activity. Acceptable sensory quality up to 5% incorporation highlights its use as a clean‐label functional ingredient in bakery applications.
Kalpana, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Tanuja Srivastava   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Talent Management in SMEs: Unraveling the Role of Contextual Factors

Human Resource Development Quarterly, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Employing a multiple case study analysis, this paper explores the contextual factors—internal, external, and relational—that affect small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in designing their approaches to talent management (TM). Results underscore the significance of two prominent internal variables—namely, organizational size and ownership ...
Franca Cantoni, Caterina Muzzi, Martina Gianecchini   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of a nutritious cereal-based instant porridge by the incorporation of protein-rich insect powder – An example from Zimbabwe

Journal of Functional Foods
Maize in Zimbabwe lacks essential nutrients like protein, iron, and zinc. This study explored alternative ingredients, including climate smart cereals used in porridge, to address this issue.
Moira Ledbetter, Jonathon Desmond Wilkin, Juliet Mubaiwa, Faith Angeline Manditsera, Lesley Macheka, Faith Matiza Ruzengwe, Obert Nobert Madimutsa, Prosper Chopera, Tonderayi Mathew Matsungo, Sarah C Cottin, Edryd William Stephens, Viren Ranawana, Alberto Fiore   +12 more
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Perinatal intervention strategies providing food with micronutrients to pregnant and breastfeeding women in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A scoping review

Maternal and Child Nutrition
In resource‐constrained settings, pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls (PBW/G) are particularly vulnerable to undernutrition. Micronutrient‐fortified balanced energy protein (BEP) supplementation may be provided to boost maternal nutritional status
Christine M. McDonald, K. Ryan Wessells, Christine P. Stewart, Kathryn G. Dewey, Saskia dePee, Ritu Rana, Hajra Hafeez‐ur‐Rehman, Martin N. Mwangi, Sonja Y. Hess   +8 more
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Concurrent Response of Soybean to Fixed‐ (Full and Limited) and Variable‐Rate Irrigation Management in Three Soil Types: I. Soil Water Dynamics

Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This research investigated soybean soil water dynamics under different irrigation levels in three different soil types in the same field concurrently. Treatments imposed in each soil type were: (i) variable‐rate irrigation (VRI), (ii) fixed‐rate full irrigation (FRI‐1″ or FRI‐25.4 mm) and (iii) fixed‐rate limited irrigation (FRI‐0.75″ or FRI ...
S. Irmak, T. A. Hinn, M. S. Kukal, A. T. Mohammed   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source