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First insight into temporal variation of digestive enzyme activities in flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) during the ongrowing phase
(Aquaculture Reports, 2025-02-01)Digestive enzymes break down the complex nutrients of food into easily absorbable molecules. Understanding their temporal variation during food transit through the gastrointestinal tract is crucial for ... -
Green solutions for treating groundwater polluted with nitrates, pesticides, antibiotics, and antibiotic resistance genes for drinking water production
(Journal of Environmental Management, 2025-01-24)The present study evaluates for the first time the seasonal performance of an innovative green groundwater treatment. The pilot plant combines microalgae-bacteria treatment and a cork-wood biofilter to ... -
Same data, different analysts: variation in effect sizes due to analytical decisions in ecology and evolutionary biology
(BMC Biology, 2025-02-06)Although variation in effect sizes and predicted values among studies of similar phenomena is inevitable, such variation far exceeds what might be produced by sampling error alone. One possible explanation ... -
Impact of industrial shelling and blanching on almond kernel integrity and color
(LWT - Food Science and Technology, 2025-02-01)Spanish almond industry expressed concerns over increasing kernel breakage during processing, particularly with the new almond cultivars introduced since 2005. This research aimed to (i) evaluate kernel ... -
Evaluating the impact of drought and water restrictions on agricultural production in irrigated areas through crop water productivity functions and a remote sensing-based evapotranspiration model
(Agricultural Water Management, 2025-02-08)In Mediterranean regions, climate change is leading to reduced precipitation, along with more frequent and severe droughts, and prolonged periods of water scarcity. In this context, as reservoir levels ... -
Biogeography and genetic diversity of freshwater diatoms: The potential of large combined rbcL metabarcoding datasets
(Science of The Total Environment, 2025-02-08)Aiming to gain a general picture of rbcL diversity within freshwater diatom species, this study assembles and analyzes multiple metabarcoding datasets spanning various geographical regions. From these ... -
Welfare of horses at slaughter
(EFSA Journal, 2025-01-28)The objective of this Scientific Opinion is to assess the hazards and welfare consequences associated with the slaughter of horses for human consumption. The entire slaughter procedure, from arrival at ... -
Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post-harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 4 (fresh-cut FVH process water management plan)
(EFSA Journal, 2025-01-30)Water used in post-harvest handling and processing operations is an important risk factor for microbiological cross-contamination of fruits, vegetables and herbs (FVH). Industrial data indicated that ... -
Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post-harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 2 – A dynamic mass balance model for handling and processing operations in ffFVH using water
(EFSA Journal, 2025-01-30)A dynamic mass balance model was developed to simulate contamination dynamics in the process water of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH) during processing and handling operations. The ... -
A methodology for the realistic assessment of 3D point clouds of fruit trees in full 3D context
(Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2025-02-09)The aim of this paper is to address the lack of standard methodologies for the assessment of 3D point clouds. We present a methodology to realistically assess the accuracy of 3D point clouds, enabling ... -
Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post-harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 3 (Fresh-whole FVH process water management plan)
(EFSA Journal, 2025-01-30)Water used in post-harvest handling and processing operations is an important risk factor for microbiological cross-contamination of fruits, vegetables and herbs (FVH). Industrial data indicated that ... -
Welfare of horses during killing for purposes other than slaughter
(EFSA Journal, 2025-01-28)Horses of different ages may have to be killed on-farm for purposes other than slaughter (where slaughter is defined as killing for human consumption) either individually (i.e. on-farm killing of ... -
Inovações na secagem de alimentos líquidos: secagem de levedura de cerveja por pulverização pulsada
(iAlimentar.pt, 2024, , ,, 2024-11-30)Atualmente, a transformação de produtos líquidos em pó é uma prática comum nas indústrias alimentares e de ingredientes. Normalmente, esta transformação é feita por pulverização, um processo que requer ... -
¿Cómo validar la seguridad microbiológica de los productos crudo-curados?
(Eurocarne, 2024, 329, Septiembre, 45-52, 2024-09)La estabilidad de los embutidos crudo-curados se debe sobre todo a sus características físico-químicas. Los estudios de challenge test se presentan como la mejor opción para validar su seguridad alimentaria ... -
Inovações na secagem de alimentos líquidos: secagem de levedura de cerveja por pulverização pulsada
(iAlimentar, 2024, 14, Novembro, 46-49, 2024-11)Atualmente a transformação de produtos líquidos em pó é uma prática comum nas indústrias alimentares e de ingredientes. Normalmente esta transformação é feita por pulverização, um processo que requer ... -
Rotulagem de Precisão: Como comunicar com o consumidor
(Revista de Suinicultura, 2024, 145, Outubro, 14-17, 2024-10)Os rotulos “ Front-of-Pack” (FOP), ou rotulos frontais de embalagem, são fcones, selos ou informaçoes simplificadas exibidas na parte da frente de embalagens de alimentos e bebidas, com o objetivo de ... -
Nuevas tecnologías para la mejora de la calidad ambiental y el bienestar animal
(Suis, 2024, 204, Enero, 16-21, 2024-01)La calidad ambiental dentro de las granjas de porcino se considera un factor de riesgo importante tanto para el desarrollo de patologías respiratorias, como en el desarrollo de problemas de conducta ... -
La digestibilitat dels olis que utilitzem per cuinar
(VadeGust, 2025, Febrer, ,, 2025-02-11)Moltes vegades quan mengem fora de casa tenim una digestió més pesada de l’habitual, que no tenim a casa -
A tomografía computorizada chega às explorações e à indústria agroalimentar
(Revista de Suinicultura, 2024, 145, Outubro, 18-21, 2024-10)A tomografia computadorizada (TC) é um exame de imagem medica que utiliza raios X para criar imagens detalhadas de estruturas internas do corpo. A TC é realizada com um aparelho chamado tomografo, que ... -
Aspectos clave para producir carne madurada segura
(Eurocarne, 2024, 332, Diciembre, 27-36, 2024-12)A pesar del auge de la producción de carne madurada, no existe en España un documento técnico o una guía específica que regule su producción. En este trabajo se exponen los aspectos clave para garantizar ...