Article
Fisheries
Ana Basto, Alexandra Marques, Andreia Silva, Tiago Sa, Vera Sousa, M. Beatriz P. P. Oliveira, Tiago Aires, Luisa M. P. Valente
Summary: This study assessed the effects of replacing fishmeal protein with defatted Tenebrio molitor in European sea bass diets. The results showed that replacing 50% of fishmeal protein with defatted Tenebrio molitor significantly improved feed efficiency without affecting fish growth performance. The nutritional and sensory quality traits of the fish fillets were similar between the control and defatted Tenebrio molitor groups.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandra Marques, Paula Canada, Catia Costa, Ana Basto, Fatima Piloto, Maria Antonia Salgado, Helena Abreu, Jorge Dias, Luisa M. P. Valente
Summary: To replace traditional fish oil, different combinations of alternative marine lipid sources rich in n-3 LC-PUFA were evaluated in the diets for European sea bass. The study demonstrated that combining expensive sources of n-3 LC-PUFA with low-priced sustainable oils allows fortifying European sea bass flesh with EPA and DHA, without major textural changes.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Helena Fernandes, Nicole Martins, Lucia Vieira, Jose Manuel Salgado, Carolina Castro, Aires Oliva-Teles, Isabel Belo, Helena Peres
Summary: The study found that solid-state fermentation (SSF) was the most effective processing method for Ulva rigida, as it improved feed efficiency without affecting the growth performance of fish.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mickael Peron, Victor Simon, Fabienne Le Grand, Philippe Soudant, David Mazurais, Marie Vagner
Summary: This study presents a novel non-lethal sampling method for assessing fatty acid composition in juvenile European sea bass, which showed promising potential for studying FA dynamics in fish, particularly for ecological and experimental studies.
FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Simona Tarricone, Anna Caputi Jambrenghi, Prospero Cagnetta, Marco Ragni
Summary: Sea bass reared in an intensive system have higher lipid content and polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to wild sea bass, making them a healthy alternative for consumption.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Philippe Soudant, Mariana Ventura, Luc Chauchat, Maurean Guerreiro, Margaux Mathieu-Resuge, Fabienne Le Grand, Victor Simon, Sophie Collet, Jose-Luis Zambonino-Infante, Nelly Le Goic, Christophe Lambert, Fleuriane Fernandes, Alla Silkina, Marcella Fernandes de Souza, Denis de la Broise
Summary: This study aimed to produce Aurantiochytrium mangrovei biomass using a medium containing anaerobic digestion liquid effluent and evaluate its potential as a feed ingredient for sea bass juveniles and larvae. Results showed that the Aurantiochytrium biomass could replace 15% standard fish feed without significant impact on fish growth and lipid composition.
Article
Fisheries
P. L. Castro, S. Torrecillas, D. Montero, M. S. Izquierdo, R. Gines
Summary: The study evaluated the effect of replacing fish meal and fish oil with sustainable plant raw materials on the growth performance, muscle integrity, and quality traits of European sea bass. The results showed that reducing fish meal levels significantly decreased fish growth performance, while substituting fish oil changed the fatty acid composition.
Article
Fisheries
Helene de Pontual, Karine Heerah, Jolien Goossens, Francois Garren, Stephane Martin, Loic Le Ru, Didier Le Roy, Mathieu Woillez
Summary: Large-scale electronic tagging is a powerful tool to study fish movements and migrations. We tagged European seabass in various locations and discovered that they exhibit partial migration behavior, with fidelity to specific feeding and spawning areas. These findings have important implications for fishery management and challenge the currently accepted stock structure. Further exploration is needed at both the European level and by regional managers involved in conservation outcomes.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Leonardo J. Magnoni, Odete Goncalves, Patricia G. Cardoso, Francisca Silva-Brito, Rodrigo O. A. Ozorio, Mariana Palma, Ivan Viegas
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary refined glycerol inclusion rate on growth performance, nitrogen and energy balances, and fish quality of juvenile European seabass. The results showed that the group fed with 25 g/kg refined glycerol had higher feed intake and weight gain compared to the other two groups. However, feed efficiency and protein utilization efficiency were similar among the three groups. The inclusion of refined glycerol increased hepato-somatic and visceral lipid-somatic indices, but did not affect proximal body composition. Additionally, fish quality decreased with storage time, but was not influenced by the dietary glycerol inclusion rate.
Review
Fisheries
S. Picchietti, A. Miccoli, A. M. Fausto
Summary: This review summarizes and discusses the trends and findings in scientific literature on the gut mucosa immune role in European sea bass, providing an updated overview on the gastrointestinal tract functional regionalization and defence barriers. The review also covers immune cells in two immunologically-relevant intestinal compartments, mucosal immunoglobulins, gut microbiota, dietary manipulation impacts, and oral vaccination strategies for sea bass vaccine delivery.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Simona Tarricone, Nicolaia Iaffaldano, Maria Antonietta Colonna, Francesco Giannico, Maria Selvaggi, Anna Caputi Jambrenghi, Michela Cariglia, Marco Ragni
Summary: Intensive fish farming is responsible for the occurrence of various stressors that negatively affect the health of cultured animals. Polyphenols are plant-derived compounds with known biological activities and positive influences on the performances and immunity of fish. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of dietary inclusion of a polyphenol extract obtained from Nero di Troia red grape on the quality of farmed sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) fillets.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ricardo Pereira, Monica Costa, Cristina Velasco, Luis M. Cunha, Rui C. Lima, Luis F. Baiao, Sonia Batista, Alexandra Marques, Tiago Sa, Debora A. Campos, Miguel Pereira, Diva Jesus, Sergio Fernandez-Boo, Benjamin Costas, Manuela Pintado, Luisa M. P. Valente
Summary: This study compared the antioxidant effects of synthetic vitamin E and natural antioxidants in aquaculture on fish. The results showed that neither a high dose of synthetic vitamin E nor the addition of 2% natural antioxidants provided additional antioxidant protection, and had limited effects on fish growth and antioxidant capacity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Petru Alexandru Vlaicu, Arabela Elena Untea, Raluca Paula Turcu, Tatiana Dumitra Panaite, Mihaela Saracila
Summary: This study examined the effects of dietary rosehip meal and flaxseed meal on hens' egg quality characteristics, amino acids, fatty acids, health-related indices, antioxidant capacity, total polyphenols content, and shelf life. The results showed that the addition of rosehip meal and flaxseed meal increased the content of essential amino acids, antioxidant amino acids, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in eggs. Furthermore, the eggs from the supplemented groups exhibited higher antioxidant capacity, polyphenol content, and better egg quality parameters, even after storage.
Article
Immunology
Marina Machado, Claudia R. Serra, Aires Oliva-Teles, Benjamin Costas
Summary: This study investigated the roles of methionine and tryptophan in modulating fish immune responses through in vitro experiments. Methionine surplus improved cell viability and reduced apoptosis signals, while tryptophan attenuated inflammatory responses to UV-inactivated bacteria.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Andreia Filipa-Silva, Alexandra Marques, Maria Antonia Salgado, Helena Abreu, Jorge Dias, Luisa M. P. Valente
Summary: This study evaluated the replacement of fish oil (sardine oil) with alternative marine lipid ingredients in European sea bass. Results showed that combining algal oil, algae blend, and salmon by-product oil can successfully fortify the muscle of European sea bass in EPA and DHA while ensuring fish freshness, nutritional quality, and consumers' health.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vincenzo Nava, Giuseppa Di Bella, Francesco Fazio, Angela Giorgia Potorti, Vincenzo Lo Turco, Patrizia Licata
Summary: Mercury is a highly toxic element and fresh food is the main source of human exposure to it. This study aimed to determine the mercury content in different processed food products, such as beef, pork, poultry, shellfish, and fish species, from both EU and non-EU origins. The results varied and were influenced by the different types of food.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ciro Cannavacciuolo, Stefania Pagliari, Jessica Frigerio, Chiara Maria Giustra, Massimo Labra, Luca Campone
Summary: Usual extraction processes for analyzing foods, supplements, and nutraceutical products involve massive amounts of organic solvents causing negative impact on the environment and human health. Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES), a new class of green solvents, are sustainable, biodegradable, non-toxic and cost-effective, making them a valid alternative to conventional solvents. This review provides an overview of NADES, including their classification, preparation methods, physicochemical properties, toxicity, and their potential application as extractants of bioactive compounds in food analysis.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Stefania Pagliari, Matilde Forcella, Elena Lonati, Grazia Sacco, Francesco Romaniello, Pierangela Rovellini, Paola Fusi, Paola Palestini, Luca Campone, Massimo Labra, Alessandra Bulbarelli, Ilaria Bruni
Summary: Cinnamon bark is widely used for its organoleptic features in food and has been found to have beneficial effects on human health. Cinnamon extracts contain antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer biomolecules. This study evaluated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory bioactivity of digested cinnamon extract and found that the digestive process reduces the polyphenol content while maintaining other bioactive compounds and functional effects at the cellular level.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Serena Rizzo, Rita Celano, Anna Lisa Piccinelli, Simona Serio, Mariateresa Russo, Luca Rastrelli
Summary: An analytical platform for the detection of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) in various products was proposed. The platform employed a wide-scope suspect screening method for characterization of PAs and a target screening method for high-throughput detection of 118 PAs. The platform showed high effectiveness in detecting and identifying both target and untarget PAs, as demonstrated by the screening of commercial samples.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Osmany Cuesta-Rubio, Lianet Monzote, Roberto Fernandez-Acosta, Gilberto Lazaro Pardo-Andreu, Luca Rastrelli
Summary: This article reviews the chemical and biological research progress of nemorosone, a natural compound with promising antiproliferative effects. Nemorosone has shown activity against various malignancies and has the potential as an anticancer and anti-parasitic drug. It exhibits cytotoxicity, induces apoptosis and ferroptosis, and also possesses antimicrobial capabilities.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Giuseppe Castaldo, Luigi Schiavo, Imma Pagano, Paola Molettieri, Aurelio Conte, Gerardo Sarno, Vincenzo Pilone, Luca Rastrelli
Summary: Ketogenic nutrition-based dietary protocols, such as enteral protein (NEP) and enteral hypocaloric (NEI), are effective and safe treatments for weight reduction and improvement of glycemic and lipid profiles in obese patients before bariatric surgery (BS).
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ciro Cannavacciuolo, Stefania Pagliari, Chiara Maria Giustra, Sonia Carabetta, Werther Guidi Nissim, Mariateresa Russo, Paola Branduardi, Massimo Labra, Luca Campone
Summary: The comparative chemical composition of different parts of Faustrime fruits was analyzed using GC-MS and UHPLC-HRMS QTof. The data obtained were combined to define the fruit's complex antioxidant activity. The principal component analysis showed the occurrence of specific compounds in different parts of the fruit, such as alpha-bisabolol and alpha-trans-bergamotol in the pulp and albedo, hexanoic acid in the seeds, and various coumarins and phenolics in the peels. The higher radical scavenging activity of the pulp was attributed to the presence of citric acid.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vincenzo Lo Turco, Federica Litrenta, Vincenzo Nava, Ambrogina Albergamo, Rossana Rando, Giovanni Bartolomeo, Angela Giorgia Potorti, Giuseppa Di Bella
Summary: Filtration technology can improve the oxidative stability and shelf life of cold-pressed hempseed oil by reducing the content of chlorophylls and preserving the unsaturated fatty acids. It also plays a protective role towards antioxidants, resulting in lower degradation rates. This study is of practical importance to both producers and marketers of cold-pressed hempseed oil.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tommaso Gorini, Valerio Mezzasalma, Marta Deligia, Fabrizio De Mattia, Luca Campone, Massimo Labra, Jessica Frigerio
Summary: The molecular approach of DNA barcoding is widely used in many European countries for the characterization and traceability of food products. This study collected commonly defrauded food products and identified efficient workflows for species identification, with 21.2% of products found to be defrauded. DNA barcoding analysis correctly identified 88.2% of specimens, confirming its reliability in ensuring food quality and safety.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Abir Massous, Tarik Ouchbani, Vincenzo Lo Turco, Federica Litrenta, Vincenzo Nava, Ambrogina Albergamo, Angela Giorgia Potorti, Giuseppa Di Bella
Summary: Physicochemical traits and contaminants were monitored in monofloral honeys from the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region in Morocco. The honeys met the physicochemical standards set by the European Union, but critical contamination patterns were found. Pesticides were detected in jujube, sweet orange, and PGI Euphorbia honeys at levels higher than EU Maximum Residue Limits. Banned PCBs and PAHs were also found in the honeys, along with excessive amounts of DBP and lead.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Irena Mincheva, Zheko Naychov, Cristo Radev, Ina Aneva, Luca Rastrelli, Maria Kamusheva, Nikolay Nikolov, Ekaterina Kozuharova
Summary: Rhodopes Mountain is poorly studied in terms of ethnobotany. Our preliminary observation suggests that the local population still relies on previously collected medicinal plants. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the contemporary usage of medicinal plants and the associated health conditions in the Central and East Rhodopes. Through in-depth field research and interviews, we found that 92 informants mentioned the use of 114 plant species. The study shows that medicinal plants are most frequently mentioned in relation to diseases affecting the nervous, respiratory, digestive, and cardiovascular systems.
Article
Biology
Catello Pane, Gelsomina Manganiello, Antonella Vitti, Rita Celano, Anna Lisa Piccinelli, Enrica De Falco
Summary: The cultivation of false yellowhead was studied and its phytochemical extracts were found to have potential in inhibiting weed growth and reducing spinach disease. Plant extracts obtained through sustainable methods can be effective in agricultural applications.
Article
Agronomy
Rossella Vadala, Vincenzo Nava, Vincenzo Lo Turco, Angela Giorgia Potorti, Rosaria Costa, Rossana Rando, Hedi Ben Mansour, Nawres Ben Amor, Asma Beltifa, Antonello Santini, Giuseppa Di Bella
Summary: The reclaim of less-used plant sources is a sustainable alternative to meet the growing demand for healthy and eco-friendly foods. This study analyzed the phytochemical profile of several commercial edible oils and found that wheat germ oil had the highest nutritional impact, while pumpkin seed oil had high levels of squalene and is considered a valuable functional food. Nigella oil had the highest total polyphenolic content, justifying its stability and antioxidant properties. Daily consumption of bitter almond or souchet oil can contribute to alpha-tocopherol intake and provide beneficial effects on human health and nutrition.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Serena Rizzo, Rita Celano, Anna Lisa Piccinelli, Mariateresa Russo, Luca Rastrelli
Summary: An analytical procedure for the screening and determination of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) in food supplements, herbal infusions, honey, and teas was successfully validated. The study found that 10% of the analyzed samples were contaminated above the maximum levels (MLs) set by European legislation. Contamination of herbal infusions of mixed plants raised potential health concerns, with 23% showing PA levels above ML. Although a high number of PAs not included in the regulation were detected in honey and herbal food supplements, their contribution to overall levels in honey was not significant.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Vincenzo Lo Turco, Benedetta Sgro, Ambrogina Albergamo, Vincenzo Nava, Rossana Rando, Angela Giorgia Potorti, Giuseppa Di Bella
Summary: This study analyzed plant-based milk products available on the Italian market and found that most of the nutritional labels provided inaccurate information, especially regarding energy, fat, and saturated fat. Different types of plant-based milks had variations in nutritional composition, making it difficult to establish standardized nutritional standards for each type. To guide consumers in their dietary choices, it is necessary to improve the accuracy of nutrition labels for plant-based milks and conduct comprehensive evaluations of the nutritional quality of the increasing variety of products on the market.
