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Valorisation of pork by-products to obtain antioxidant and antihypertensive peptides
(Elsevier, 2023-05-12)
The porcine liver could be used for the extraction of zinc-protoporphyrin (ZnPP) as a natural red meat pigment. During the autolysis process, porcine liver homogenates was incubated at pH 4.8 and 45 °C ...
Co-Creation with Consumers for Packaging Design Validated through Implicit and Explicit Methods: Exploratory Effect of Visual and Textual Attributes
(MDPI, 2022-04-19)
Packaging is no longer a mere structural element that only aims to preserve foods, but it is
also a powerful marketing tool able to affect product perception, purchase decision and consumers’
food ...
Dietary silage supplement modifies fatty acid composition and boar taint in pork fat
(The Journal of National Research Institute of Animal Production, 2021-11-20)
In organic pig husbandry, the use of roughage is mandatory as dietary supplement. This study investigated the effects of oat silage on the fatty acid composition, in entire males and gilts, as well as ...
Bioactive extracts from persimmon waste: influence of extraction conditions and ripeness
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2021-06-01)
In this work, a bioactive persimmon extract was produced from discarded fruits. A central composite design was used to evaluate the effect of different extraction parameters and ripeness stages of ...
Nitrosyl-Heme and Heme Iron Intake from Processed Meats in Subjects from the EPIC-Spain Cohort
(MDPI, 2024-03-18)
Background: The consumption of processed and red meats is linked to the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer. Various theories have been proposed to explain this connection, focusing on nitrosyl-heme ...
Nanotechnology as a Processing and Packaging Tool to Improve Meat Quality and Safety
(MDPI, 2021-10-29)
Nanoparticles are gaining momentum as a smart tool towards a safer, more cost-effective and sustainable food chain. This study aimed to provide an overview of the potential uses, preparation, properties, ...
Food and Beverages Containing Algae and Derived Ingredients Launched in the Market from 2015 to 2019: A Front-of-Pack Labeling Perspective with a Special Focus on Spain
(MDPI, 2021-01-16)
Algae are a source of functional ingredients, with a large spectrum of healthy and functional compounds. Therefore, this study aimed to provide an overview on commercialized food and beverages made from ...
Use of Almond Skins to Improve Nutritional and Functional Properties of Biscuits: An Example of Upcycling
(MDPI, 2020-11-20)
Upcycling food industry by-products has become a topic of interest within the framework of the circular economy, to minimize environmental impact and the waste of resources. This research aimed at ...
Ultrasound intensification of Ferrochelatase extraction from pork liver as a strategy to improve ZINC-protoporphyrin formation
(Elsevier, 2021-08-04)
The enzyme Ferrochelatase (FeCH), which is naturally present in pork liver, catalyses the formation of Zinc-protoporphyrin (ZnPP), a natural pigment responsible for the typical color of dry-cured Italian ...
Innovative vs classical methods for drying heterotrophic Chlorella vulgaris: Impact on protein quality and sensory properties
(Elsevier, 2024-02-18)
Drying is a necessary step in the microalgae production chain to reduce microbial load and oxidative degradation
of the end product. Depending on the differences in applied temperature and treatment ...