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Consumer acceptability of plant-, seaweed-, and insect-based foods as alternatives to meat: a critical compilation of a decade of research
(Taylor and Francis, 2022-02-11)
There is a growing criticism of meat-based products over environment, animal welfare, and public health. Meat lovers are keeping and adapting their habits, while other consumers are increasingly shifting ...
Seafood alternatives: assessing the nutritional profile of products sold in the global market
(Springer, 2022-03-18)
The global market for seafood alternatives is witnessing an exponential growth. Nevertheless, the nutritional quality of such products is scarcely studied. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate, for the ...
Algae as Nutritional and Functional Food Sources
(MDPI, 2022-12-26)
Algae are a large and diverse group of autotrophic eukaryotic and photosynthetic aquatic organisms [1]. They can be divided into multi-cellular seaweeds, and unicellular microalgae (including cyanobacteria) ...
The nutritional quality of wholegrain and multigrain breads is not necessarily better than white breads: the case of gluten-free and gluten-containing breads
(Taylor and Francis, 2022-06-13)
Despite the importance of breads through the history, the wide range of options might lead to a choice dilemma from health-conscious consumers when purchasing bread. In this study, commercial white, ...
Flatbread - A canvas for innovation: A review
(Elsevier, 2022-03-04)
Flatbreads are among the oldest foods throughout the world. They are affordable, familiar, and authentic foods with a long history in several countries. Their high versatility puts forward their use as ...
Vegan Egg: A Future-Proof Food Ingredient?
(MDPI, 2022-01-08)
Vegan eggs are designed with the aim to provide a healthier and more sustainable alternative to regular eggs. The major drivers of this industry are the increasing prevalence of egg allergies, awareness ...
Fungal bioconversion of brewery by-products: assessment of fatty acids and sterols profiles
(Codon Publications, 2022-11-11)
Waste management of brewery by-products is economically and environmentally problematic. In the frame of bio-recycling, this study aims to investigate the bioconversion of brewery by-products by filamentous ...
How can processing technologies boost the application of faba bean (Vicia faba L.) proteins in food production?
(Wiley Open Access, 2022-07-04)
Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) has attracted increasing interest as a high source of
proteins for human nutrition. However, the application of faba bean proteins is
still limited due to their low functional ...
Current and emerging trends in cereal snack bars: implications for new product development
(Taylor and Francis, 2022-02-20)
The change in consumers’ lifestyle promoted “snackification” favouring the commercialisation of on-the-go products such as cereal bars (CBs). Manufacturers are encountering challenges to develop healthy, ...