Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahmed F. Donia, Wael I. Mortada
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical composition of six tap water samples and one bottled Zamzam water sample, finding that all parameters were within WHO and EPA guidelines except for total dissolved solids (TDS), which exceeded EPA's non-enforceable limit. The study concluded that Zamzam water has acceptable chemical composition, but TDS levels exceeded EPA guidelines.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Abby C. Nowakowski, Abbey C. Miller, M. Elizabeth Miller, Hang Xiao, Xian Wu
Summary: Edible insects have the potential to serve as healthy and sustainable alternatives to traditional animal-based foods due to their superior nutrient contents. They can contribute to environmental benefits by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and agricultural use of land and water. In addition, they may have positive effects on preventing chronic diseases and enhancing immune function. Future research should compare the effects of insects with traditional foodstuffs.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
FangMing Xiang, JianLin Sheng, Gang Li, JingJin Ma, XianZhe Wang, ChengLiang Jiang, ZhiJian Zhang
Summary: The research reveals that black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) vermicompost can promote the availability of nutrients in soil, the succession of microbial communities, and the optimization of biochemical functions, which is of great significance in the field of soil health.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ryan T. T. Klataske, Trevor J. J. Durbin, Kathrine L. L. Barnes, Kyle Koshalek, Casper G. G. Bendixsen
Summary: The research analyzes data from semi-structured interviews with 30 parents of children who produce beef cattle in Kansas, exploring their perceptions and risk assessment of farming activities. The results reveal the impact of social and cultural factors such as family dynamics, values, and habits on agricultural childhoods, deepening our understanding of both the benefits and risks involved.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Maria Pina Dore, Giovanni Mario Pes, Giuseppe Realdi
Summary: This pilot study found that San Martino hyper-mineral water had beneficial effects on increasing diuresis, uricuria, improving blood parameters, and relieving dyspeptic symptoms in patients. Compliance with the treatment was high.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Jonathan Stubberfield, Mads Troldborg, Louise Ander, Neil Crout, Scott D. Young, Rupert L. Hough
Summary: This study is the first to examine the influence of gardening routines on both health benefits and health risks. The research found that individuals who engaged in gardening activities in autumn/winter had higher fruit and vegetable consumption compared to the general population in the UK. The study also found that participants had higher levels of physical activity and lower BMI compared to regional averages. Additionally, gardening more regularly in autumn/winter was associated with better physical health, particularly for older participants.
Review
Environmental Sciences
M. S. M. Sanusi, A. T. Ramli, S. Hashim, M. H. Lee
Summary: The processing of tin by-products poses high radioactivity risks to workers and the environment, requiring improved radiation protection measures.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yuqin Jiang, Zhongxiang Fang, William Leonard, Pangzhen Zhang
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of phenolic compounds in Lycium berry, highlighting their various health benefits and potential applications in different food products. Recent industrial advances in incorporating Lycium berry into food products have shown promise in enhancing nutritional value, improving sensory properties, and meeting consumer demands for health and taste.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ekaterina I. Baranovskaya, Natalia A. Kharitonova, Georgy A. Chelnokov, Irina A. Tarasenko, Alexey A. Maslov
Summary: This article presents new data on the composition and isotopic content of natural mineral waters in the Essentuki field. By studying the geological and hydrogeological features, major chemical composition, organic matter content, and isotopic values, the genesis of the water, gas, and solute components can be determined.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fernanda Cosme, Teresa Pinto, Alfredo Aires, Maria Cristina Morais, Eunice Bacelar, Rosario Anjos, Jorge Ferreira-Cardoso, Ivo Oliveira, Alice Vilela, Berta Goncalves
Summary: This review aims to summarize recent research on the health benefits of selected red fruits, as well as the relationship between fruit intake and reduced risk of chronic diseases.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Inah Gu, Luke Howard, Sun-Ok Lee
Summary: The aroma of fruits is determined by volatile compounds, and berries contain a wide variety of these compounds. Research has shown that volatile compounds in berries have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-obesity, and anti-diabetic effects. Further studies are needed to investigate the bioactivity and bioavailability of volatile compounds in berries.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Joanna Brzezinska-Rojek, Malgorzata Rutkowska, Justyna Brzezicha, Piotr Konieczka, Magdalena Prokopowicz, Malgorzata Grembecka
Summary: This study analyzed the composition of 22 elements in beetroot and its supplements. The results showed that beetroot is a significant source of elements, while supplements only contain trace amounts. Some products were found to be contaminated with toxic elements. Factor and cluster analysis helped differentiate beetroot and its supplements.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Monika Mahajan, Anita Singh, Rajeev Pratap Singh, Pankaj Kumar Gupta, Richa Kothari, Vaibhav Srivastava
Summary: The overuse of fertilizers in agriculture due to shrinking agricultural land sizes and increased food demand has led to worsening environmental repercussions. In response, the scientific community has shifted its attention towards sustainable agricultural practices such as organic farming and the use of organic fertilizers. A factorial study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different doses of vermicompost (VC) with and without recommended doses of inorganic fertilizer on the biochemical and growth responses of Abelmoschus esculentus. The study found that an appropriate combination of VC, inorganic fertilizer, and irrigation water treatments resulted in improved protein, chlorophyll, carotenoid, and phenol content, as well as reduced lipid peroxidation and heavy metal content in fruits.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Berta Goncalves, Teresa Pinto, Alfredo Aires, Maria Cristina Morais, Eunice Bacelar, Rosario Anjos, Jorge Ferreira-Cardoso, Ivo Oliveira, Alice Vilela, Fernanda Cosme
Summary: The possibility of using nut intake to protect human health has been widely investigated and promoted worldwide. Studies have shown a correlation between nut consumption and a reduced risk of chronic diseases, which may be attributed to their fiber content, as well as the minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals they provide. This overview aims to summarize current information and highlight the latest research on the health benefits of specific nuts.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Alin-Marius Nicula, Artur Ionescu, Ioan-Cristian Pop, Carmen Roba, Ferenc L. Forray, Iancu Oraseanu, Calin Baciu
Summary: The Apuseni Mountains have thermal and mineral waters mainly located in carbonate reservoirs, with the water primarily belonging to the Ca-HCO3 hydrochemical type.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Aqsa Akhtar, Sadia Aslam, Sipper Khan, David Julian McClements, Nauman Khalid, Sajid Maqsood
Summary: Increasing consumer awareness of health and nutrition has driven the demand for nutraceuticals and functional foods containing bioactive compounds (BACs) with potential health benefits. However, the direct incorporation of many BACs into commercial food and beverage products is challenging due to their poor compatibility, instability, low bioavailability, or negative impact on food quality. Advanced encapsulation technologies, such as protein-based micro and nano-particles, have been developed to overcome these obstacles. This review discusses different methods for fabricating protein-based delivery systems, their compatibility, and the challenges and limitations associated with using various protein matrices. The fabrication methods include injection-gelation, controlled denaturation, and antisolvent precipitation. These protein-based particles can be used in a wide range of applications due to their different compositions, sizes, surface hydrophobicity, and electrical characteristics.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Gilang Ramadhan, Nauman Khalid, Kunihiko Uemura, Marcos A. Neves, Sosaku Ichikawa, Mitsutoshi Nakajima
Summary: This study investigated the effect of high electric field (HEF) demulsification on water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions as a model bio-crude emulsion. The results showed that HEF demulsification can effectively separate water from oil with low energy consumption.
SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fasiha Fayyaz Khan, Asma Sohail, Shakira Ghazanfar, Asif Ahmad, Aayesha Riaz, Kashif Sarfraz Abbasi, Muhammad Sohail Ibrahim, Mohammad Uzair, Muhammad Arshad
Summary: Non-dairy sources of prebiotics and probiotics play a significant role in preventing and managing chronic metabolic disorders, and they hold great potential as a cost-effective and nutritious alternative.
PROBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Asma Afreen, Zaheer Ahmed, Nauman Khalid, Ifra Ferheen, Iftikhar Ahmed
Summary: This study aimed to isolate EPS-producing LAB from dahi, optimize fermentation conditions, and investigate the physicochemical, rheological, and functional attributes as well as cholesterol-lowering activity. The strain Lactiplantibacillus paraplantarum NCCP 962 exhibited high viscosity and cholesterol reduction ability.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Vaibhav Kumar Maurya, Amita Shakya, Khalid Bashir, Kulsum Jan, David Julian McClements
Summary: This article discusses the challenges and potential solutions for fortifying foods with vitamin D, which has low solubility, stability, and bioavailability. Encapsulating vitamin D within well-designed delivery systems containing nanoscale or microscale particles could overcome these challenges. The concept of fortification by design is introduced, involving a systematic approach to select appropriate vitamin D form, food matrix, delivery system, production method, testing procedures, and system optimization.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ishtiaq Ahmad, Zhouyi Xiong, Hanguo Xiong, Rana Muhammad Aadil, Nauman Khalid, Allah Bakash Jvaid Lakhoo, Asad Nawaz, Noman Walayat, Rao Sanaullah Khan, Rao Sanaullah Khan
Summary: Evidence shows that the storage period has a significant impact on the quality of yogurt. This study prepared three types of yogurt and evaluated their quality characteristics during different storage periods. The findings indicate that enzymatically hydrolyzed potato powder yogurt exhibits desirable water holding capacity, sensory properties, and improved antioxidant activities during storage.
FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ishtiaq Ahmad, Zhouyi Xiong, Xiong Hanguo, Fei Lyu, Nauman Khalid, Rana Muhammad Aadil, Asif Ahmad, Noman Walayat, Ahmad Mujtaba, Aamir Iqbal, Manyi Hao, Yan Li
Summary: This study aimed to prepare a stirred type of fat-free yogurt using enzymatically hydrolyzed potato powder (EHPP) and skimmed milk powder (SMP) without changing its quality and consumer acceptance. The addition of EHPP increased the acid production and antioxidant activities of the yogurt over the storage period, while decreasing the viability of lactic acid bacteria. However, the yogurt formulations with 25 to 50% EHPP showed the highest values for DPPH free radical scavenging activity and FRAP. The rheological analysis indicated an elastic behavior of yogurt gels with EHPP supplementation, and the sensory evaluation revealed that yogurt containing 25% EHPP had the highest taste and acceptance scores. The combination of EHPP and SMP also improved the water holding capacity and stability of the yogurt during storage.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maratab Ali, Sara Batool, Nauman Khalid, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor, Xiuming Zhao, Xiaoan Li, Fujun Li, Xinhua Zhang, Rana Muhammad Aadil
Summary: The alcoholic off-flavor disorder is a common and undesirable postharvest physiological disorder in fresh fruits. It is caused by the overproduction and accumulation of ethanol metabolism-related metabolites. Various inducing factors, such as anaerobic respiration, low O-2 stress, high CO2 stress, and storage temperature stress, are associated with the upregulation of ethanol metabolism in fruits. This paper reviews the significant causes and key metabolic and physiological mechanisms in boosting ethanol metabolism and discusses measures taken to control the disorder in fresh fruits.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Aqsa Akhtar, Iqra Nasim, Muhammad Saeed Ud Din, Tetsuya Araki, Nauman Khalid
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive summary of research conducted on the structural, rheological, nutritional, and functional properties of low-fat mozzarella cheese. It discusses the recent advancements in producing low-fat mozzarella cheese using fat replacers from plants or animals to improve texture and sensory attributes. However, further research is needed to enhance the functional properties and stability of fat replacers.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Izma Zahir, Waqas Asghar, Nauman Khalid
NUTRITION AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mahnoor Akhtar, Aqsa Akhtar, Wahab Nazir, Nauman Khalid
Summary: The study aimed to enhance the postharvest quality and shelf life of tomatoes by formulating an edible coating using crude alfalfa saponins with ML-750 and Tween 20. The results showed that the coating with alfalfa saponins and Tween 20 significantly improved the sensory quality and water retention of tomatoes compared to uncoated and ML-750 coated tomatoes. Additionally, the coating had an impact on the total soluble solids and pH values of the tomatoes.
PREVENTIVE NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Asma Afreen, Zaheer Ahmed, Nauman Khalid
Summary: A novel EPS was obtained from a black carrot drink, and the optimal culture conditions for EPS production were determined using experimental design and response surface methodology. The obtained EPS exhibited strong antioxidant activity and could prevent syneresis in curd formation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Soban Manzoor, Waqas Asghar, Rao Sanaullah Khan, Nauman Khalid
Summary: Pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables are a major global health concern, as they can cause various diseases and damage to different systems in the body. This study compared the effectiveness of saponins isolated from alfalfa seeds with tap water, citric acid, and baking soda for removing cypermethrin residues on apples. The results showed that baking soda had the highest residual removal rate at 92.98%, while saponins only had a removal rate of 13.90%, indicating that it was less effective than other washing agents.
JOURNAL OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Assad Hafeez, William James Dangel, Samuel M. Ostroff, Ayyaz Gul Kiani, Scott D. Glenn, Jaffar Abbas, Muhammad Sohail Afzal, Saira Afzal, Sajjad Ahmad, Ali Ahmed, Haroon Ahmed, Liaqat Ali, Muhammad Ali, Zahid Ali, Muhammad Arshad, Tahira Ashraf, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Sadia Bibi, Zahid A. Butt, Jai K. Das, Zehra Fadoo, Asif Hanif, Khezar Hayat, Ayesha Humayun, Khalid Iqbal, Usman Iqbal, Nauman Khalid, Ejaz Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Ahmad Azam Malik, Muhammad Naveed, Shumaila Naz, Robina Khan Niazi, Zahra Zahid Piracha, Umar Saeed, Muhammad Salman, Zainab Samad, Muhammad Arif Nadeem Saqib, Syed Mahboob Shah, Izza Shahid, Masood Ali Shaikh, Hina Shamshad, Kanwar Hamza Shuja, Muhammad Suleman, Anayat Ullah, Irfan Ullah, Saif Ullah, Sana Ullah, Yasir Waheed, Abdul Waris, Simon Hay, Christopher J. L. Murray, Ali H. Mokdad
Summary: The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019 provides comprehensive estimates for Pakistan, highlighting improvements in life expectancy but persistent disparities. Key health risks include malnutrition, air pollution, high blood pressure, dietary risks, and tobacco consumption.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anum Ishaq, Muhammad Nadeem, Rafiq Ahmad, Zahoor Ahmed, Nauman Khalid
Summary: Marine hydrocolloids have gained interest as a potential food additive in the baking and food industries. Studies show that they can improve the quality and nutritional value of bread as functional ingredients.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)