Legume intake on gut microbiome and glycemia in type 2 diabetes management: narrative review. [PDF]
Hossain MA +3 more
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The use of edible insects in human food
Abstract The world population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion people by 2050, which will significantly increase global food demand and may lead to agricultural shortages and a higher risk of food insecurity. In this context, this review discusses the potential of insects as alternative sources of animal protein, addressing their ...
Pamela Barroso de Oliveira +5 more
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Germinated legumes for improving nutritional and technological quality of fortified cakes, with further enhancement using phospholipase and SSL. [PDF]
Ata SM, Hussein AMS, Mostafa S.
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Abstract BACKGROUND Selenium (Se) deficiency is a widespread nutritional problem. Agronomic biofortification of microgreens through seed nutripriming is a promising approach to enhance Se intake. Microgreens, comprising nutrient‐dense foods that can be produced year‐round, are ideal targets for biofortification and may help alleviate malnutrition. This
Cátia Magalhães +2 more
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Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of the DOF Gene Family and Gene Expression Pattern Analysis in Five Legume Species. [PDF]
Nie C, Zhang H, Song J, Xu G, Wang R.
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Abstract BACKGROUND Assessing crop's responses to elevated carbon dioxide (eCO2) is crucial for global food security. This study examines the impact of eCO2 (700 μmol mol−1) on the cultivars of lentil (Lens culinaris), local Pardina Verde Rayada lentil (PVRL), and commercial Pardina lentil (PL) in terms of the productivity and nutritional composition ...
Mohammad Abdullah +4 more
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The LO-VEg Project-A School-Based Nudging and Communication Intervention to Promote Vegetable and Legume Consumption: Preliminary Evidence from an Ecological Study in Italian Primary Schools. [PDF]
Mattoni S +9 more
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Is quinoa‐farming sustainable in marginal environments? Social, economical and environmental aspects
Abstract Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is an Andean grain crop introduced as a novel crop to many parts of the world in recent years. Recognized for nutritious seeds and high abiotic stress tolerance, it has been promoted as an element of climate‐resilient agriculture, particularly in marginal environments.
Anna Tabea Mengen +5 more
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Transnational survey data on European farmers and consumers attitudes towards legumes adoption. [PDF]
Fiestas-Flores J +19 more
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Abstract BACKGROUND Plant‐based proteins, such as hazelnut protein isolates (HPIs), often exhibit limited solubility and functionality, as well as allergenic potential, thereby limiting their applicability in food products. This investigation sought to improve the techno‐functional characteristics of HPI and mitigate its allergenicity via high‐pressure
Ilyas Atalar +5 more
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