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Algae as Food in Europe: An Overview of Species Diversity and Their Application

Foods, 2022
Algae have been consumed for millennia in several parts of the world as food, food supplements, and additives, due to their unique organoleptic properties and nutritional and health benefits. Algae are sustainable sources of proteins, minerals, and fiber,
Madalena Caria Mendes, Sofia Navalho, Alice Ferreira, Cristina Paulino, Daniel Figueiredo, Daniel Silva, Fengzheng Gao, Florinda Gama, Gabriel Bombo, Rita Jacinto, Susana S. Aveiro, Peter S. C. Schulze, Ana Teresa Gonçalves, Hugo Pereira, Luisa Gouveia, Rita F. Patarra, Maria Helena Abreu, Joana L. Silva, João Navalho, João C. S. Varela, Lais Galileu Speranza   +20 more
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Histamine Level in Freshwater and Marine Fish Sold in Bulgarian Markets

Journal of Food Quality and Hazards Control, 2020
Background: Histamine is an essential biogenic amine produced as a result of microbial decomposition of histidine during seafood processing and storage.
D. Bangieva, D. Stratev, T. Stoyanchev
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Challenges of Food Waste Governance: An Assessment of European Legislation on Food Waste and Recommendations for Improvement by Economic Instruments

Land, 2020
Food is wasted throughout the entire food supply chain—from agricultural production to the household level. This has negative impacts on natural resources and the environment. At the same time, food waste is undermining the global target of food security.
Beatrice Garske, Katharine Heyl, Felix Ekardt, Lea Moana Weber, Wiktoria Gradzka   +4 more
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Is the serving size and household measure information on labels clear and standardized? Analysis of the labels of processed foods sold in Brazil

Vigilância Sanitária em Debate: Sociedade, Ciência & Tecnologia, 2014
This study aimed to analyze the household measures reported on labels of processed foods, taking into account their adequacy with the type of food and their relationship with the declared serving size.
Nathalie Kliemann, Marcela Boro Veiros, David Alejandro González-Chica, Rossana Pacheco da Costa Proença   +3 more
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CONSUMER RELATED THEORIES AND THE RIGHT TO INFORMED CHOICE FOR CONSUMER IN NANO FOOD CONSUMPTION

UUM Journal of Legal Studies, 2022
The use of nanomaterials in food-by-food producers has increased in today’s modern society. Food that contains nanomaterials is known as nano food, which is associated with both benefits and risks.
Muhammad Iqram bin Zulkupri, Anida Mahmood, Zinatul Ashiqin Zainol, Nor Akhmal Hasmin   +3 more
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Mycotoxin Regulatory Status in Africa: A Decade of Weak Institutional Efforts

Toxins, 2022
Food safety problems are a major hindrance to achieving food security, trade, and healthy living in Africa. Fungi and their secondary metabolites, known as mycotoxins, represent an important concern in this regard. Attempts such as agricultural, storage,
Cynthia Adaku Chilaka, Jude Ejikeme Obidiegwu, Augusta Chinenye Chilaka, Olusegun Oladimeji Atanda, Angela Mally   +4 more
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Aggressive prostate cancer is associated with pericyte dysfunction

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Tumor‐produced TGF‐β drives pericyte dysfunction in prostate cancer. This dysfunction is characterized by downregulation of some canonical pericyte markers (i.e., DES, CSPG4, and ACTA2) while maintaining the expression of others (i.e., PDGFRB, NOTCH3, and RGS5).
Anabel Martinez‐Romero, Ane Martinez‐Larrinaga, Joaquim Grego‐Bessa, Saioa Garcia‐Longarte, Hielke van Splunder, Ianire Astobiza, Amaia Ercilla, Laura Bozal‐Basterra, Isabel Mendizabal, Pilar Villacampa, Arkaitz Carracedo, Mariona Graupera   +11 more
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As raízes da regulação alimentar em Portugal: leis e práticas baseadas em ciência, 1875-1905

Ler História, 2023
In the current debate on the origins of science-based legislation, it is important to clarify the historical perspective on the origins of Portuguese food regulation.
José Ferraz-Caetano
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
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Techniques for Food Authentication: Trends and Emerging Approaches

Foods, 2023
Food producers and retailers are obliged to provide correct food information to consumers; however, despite national and international legislation, food labels frequently contain false or misleading statements regarding food composition, quality ...
Margit Cichna-Markl, Isabel Mafra
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