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This study describes the use of a soybean oil oleogel structured with beeswax (4-6% w/w) as a fat replacer in gluten-free millet flour-based muffins. The oleogel was incorporated into the muffin formulation by replacing 100% of the conventional fat. The dough rheology was analyzed to evaluate changes in viscoelastic behavior, and the muffins were evaluated for their sensory and textural profile. The results indicated that the oleogel maintained the desired dough rheology and produced muffins with acceptable textur...

Apple peels represent a significant source of bioactive compounds with potential health-promoting effects, including polyphenols, flavonoids, dietary fibers, vitamins, and essential minerals. Due to their high content of polyphenols and flavonoids, apple peels exhibit remarkable antioxidant activity, contributing to the development of functional foods and to the reduction of chronic disease risks such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional properties ...

In healthcare facilities, the microbiological quality of air is crucial for health safety, as it determines the type and amount of microorganisms present indoors. Poor air quality is linked to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), affecting both patients and staff. Contributing factors include inadequate infection monitoring, gaps in sanitary protocols, and insufficient preventive measures. HAIs are a major challenge for modern healthcare, affecting 5-15% of hospitalized patients. Indoor air quality significant...

Biologically active food products have demonstrated their effectiveness in maintaining health and ensuring well-being. In recent years, these foods have been enriched with the addition of probiotics, polyphenols, vitamins, peptides or other substances with health benefits. The importance of probiotics in restoring the balance of intestinal microbiota has led to their increasing use by consumers. Thus, food products augmented with various probiotic strain formulas have been developed. A problem that always arises i...

Honey is rich in glucose and fructose, making it a quick source of energy. Honey has antimicrobial properties, can help digestion, has a probiotic effect, can soothe digestive irritations, is often used as a natural remedy for coughs and sore throats, having a soothing and antibacterial effect, contains antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals in the body. Polyfloral honey is produced by bees from the nectar of several species of flowers, hence the name "polyflora". The physicochemical analyses carried out ...

Quince (Cydonia oblonga) is a fruit of notable nutritional and therapeutic value, largely due to its high content of bioactive compounds. This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of the nutritional composition, antioxidant capacity, and polyphenolic profile of quince fruits Through standardized and rigorous physico-chemical analyses, the fruit was shown to possess a complex nutritional profile, with a particularly high concentration of vitamin C. Additionally, quince exhibited strong antioxidant activity, wh...

The valorization of unconventional raw materials as functional ingredients in food fortification is a sustainable solution for the development of innovative products. The primary objective of this study was to explore the active biological potential of quinoa flour (QF) and select vegetable purees (sweet potato, spinach, and red beet) and their valorization in the development of muffin formulations with improved sensory, nutritional, physical and phytochemical properties. Rice flour (RF) was substituted with QF at...

Agriculture sector has a major role in food security worldwide, through its contribution to the production and availability of highly nutritious and safe foods such as meats, eggs, milk and vegetables. There has been an interest in the production of designer poultry eggs to meet the need of consumers with a healthy lifestyle. Chicken eggs represent a relevant diet source of cholesterol. Compared to other animal protein sources, eggs contain proportionately less saturated fat, which has generally been recognized as...

Yogurt milk's functionality can be enhanced by fortifying it with natural ingredients like probiotic bacteria, prebiotic additives, phenolic compounds, and dietary fiber. Beyond these, non-nutritive additives, such as flavors, are commonly used to improve its organoleptic appeal. Alternatively, bacterial mixtures can be employed to produce flavors esters via biotransformation during milk fermentation, offering a biotechnological approach to flavoring. This study focused on formulating four essential oils: tangerin...

Traditional production is more sustainable through local efficiency, meat and spices often come from local farms or markets, reducing the carbon footprint associated with transport, respect for resources and cultural diversity, while industrial methods are oriented towards volume, uniformity and profit, often with higher ecological costs. Traditional pork sausages are prized for their unique flavors and textures, making them a staple in the Romanian tradition. The process of preparing traditional pork sausage has ...

Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) is an enzyme belonging to the oxidoreductase class with applications in biotechnology and the food industry, environmental depollution and clinical diagnosis. HRP is an effective biocatalyst in the oxidation of organic compounds. Many biotechnology fields, such as environmental applications and the pharmaceutical industry, require stable peroxidase-based biocatalytic systems. The goal of our work was to develop efficient immobilized biocatalysts containing HRP. HRP immobilization was p...

Apple juices are already well-known and appreciated products, which under certain conditions can be enriched with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, contributing to increasing nutritional intake as well as to completing some nutritional deficiencies. Such an approach often constitutes sustainable solutions from an economic and process point of view. Obtaining these new types of apple juices ensures the completion of their already known nutritional benefits with the therapeutic ones brought by the intake of ho...

This study evaluates the influence of dietary supplementation with royal jelly on growth dynamics in sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus), a species of significant interest in aquaculture. Throughout a controlled experimental period, juvenile sturgeons were fed diets containing varying concentrations of royal jelly and were monitored for key growth performance parameters, including weight gain, specific growth rate, average daily gain, and feed conversion ratio. The results revealed a significant impact of royal jelly sup...

ABSTRACT Fish and seafood represent some of the most nutritionally dense and well-balanced food sources, forming one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors in the global food market. Recent advancements in food science and technology have enabled innovative solutions to enhance the quality, extend the shelf life, and ensure the safety of fish products. The evolving fish and seafood market has spurred the development of novel products to meet increasing consumer demand for healthy, diverse, and convenient dieta...

Multi-enzymatic cascade reactions, that is, the integration of several biocatalytic transformations occurring simultaneously, offer a wide range of possibilities and new ways to synthesize products with high added value. Such systems improve biocatalytic processes by saving time and reducing waste, while being self-sufficient in terms of requirements for related factors. As a more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative method for the production of chemicals and biological products increases in import...

The modern lifestyle exerts a range of negative effects on human health, while the growing prevalence of chronic diseases and the state of contemporary therapies highlight the critical need for healthy nutrition. A significant portion of both food products and pharmaceutical preparations currently in use contain synthetic ingredients, many of which are associated with adverse side effects. Consequently, global demand for natural, ecologically clean food products and therapeutic agents has increased substantially, ...

Urtica dioica is a species of the Urticaceae family and the curative properties of this plant have been known since antiquity. Our study aimed to determine whether, in various concentrations and at different action times, the natural extract of Urtica dioica has positive, negative or neutral effects on mitotic cell division. For the proposed study, we used the standard Allium test and tested concentrations of 25%, 50% and 100% of the extract obtained, at action times of 6 and 24 hours. From the results obtained fo...

Green tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide. It is consumed on its own or in various combinations. Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant which originated in Asia. Green tea drinks have many health benefits for consumers due to the compounds present in the raw material - green tea. In order to benefit from all the properties of green tea - antioxidant activity, a wide range of vitamins, provitamins and polyphenolic compounds - the raw materials used are organically gr...

Tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis tea plant is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, thanks to its sensory qualities and its content of active ingredients beneficial to health. Black tea contains antioxidants that neutralize oxygen free radicals. In these types of foods, the activity of enzymes such as oxidoreductases, which have NAD- (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) or FMN- (Flavin mononucleotide) dependent coenzymes is very important in this biodynamics. [4], [5] Heme protein...

The walnut kernel (Juglans regia L.) is highly appreciated for its unique sensory properties and nutritional value. Walnut kernels contain around 60% oil; this varies from variety to variety. Walnut oil is cold-pressed from dried walnut kernels and has a strong and distinctive walnut flavour. The effect of adding some spices as a natural source of antioxidants on the oxidative stability of walnut oil was investigated in the present study. Three types of flavoured walnut oil were obtained: with garlic (Allium sativ...

Aquaculture has become an essential component of global food production, offering a sustainable source of animal protein. However, the sector continues to face significant challenges related to environmental sustainability and suboptimal reproductive efficiency. In recent years, the incorporation of plant-derived bioactive compounds, commonly referred to as phyto-additives, has emerged as a promising, natural alternative to synthetic additives and chemotherapeutics. These substances can improve growth performance,...

This article shows how enzymatic biocatalysts, specifically hemicellulase and asparaginase, affect the rheological properties of white flour dough used for wafers. The study utilized alveo-consistographic and falling number methods to analyze dough behavior and the impact of different dosages of enzymes on flour and finished wafer products. Adding these enzymes in wafer production increases health and efficiency by enhancing dough handling, volume, and wafer texture, demonstrating their potential for sustainable f...

The aim of the study was to monitor two types of Carpathian salami (one with a fat content of 20% and the other with 30% content). Variations in humidity, pH, fat and NaCl content were monitored, as well as changes that occurred during storage. The monitoring interval of the influence of raw and auxiliary materials on the obtained salami and the physicochemical and organoleptic changes occurred during storage was 1 - 115 days. In the case of the two types of salami, it was observed that the variation of fat conten...

Biomass-produced biocarbon has low surface functionality and a reduced pore volume, these properties reduce the performance of the biocarbon and limit its applications. Among the various surface engineering strategies, oxidation leads to both an increase in pore volume and surface functionality, by introducing oxygen-containing chemical groups. This study presents a short review of the oxidation pathways in surface engineering of biocarbon materials, evaluates the controlling factors, such as key parameters, that ...

Figs (Ficus carica) are renowned for their high antioxidant content and rich nutritional profile. They are an excellent source of vitamins (particularly vitamins A, C, K, and B-complex), essential minerals (such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron), fiber, and bioactive compounds that offer numerous health benefits. Due to these properties, figs contribute to improved digestion, better blood sugar regulation, and enhanced cardiovascular health. Sausages are a widely enjoyed food, which inspired us to reimag...