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Agronomy
Mikolaj Kostryco, Miroslawa Chwil
Summary: Poland is the largest European Union producer of Rubus idaeus, with its pollen containing rich protein and various amino acids, high quality and high attractiveness. The research results are significant for understanding the production and nutritional value of raspberry pollen.
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Plant Sciences
Janaina Barreto Alves, Marcy Heli Paiva Rodrigues, Fabio Andrei Duarte, Eliana Badiale Furlong, Anelise Christ-Ribeiro
Summary: This study determined the content of minerals, fatty acids, and amino acids in brown rice bran and evaluated its potential to supplement the nutritional needs of different age groups. Brown rice bran contains abundant minerals and fatty acids, making it a good choice for plant-based food.
PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Kirty Pant, Mamta Thakur, Harish Kumar Chopra, Basharat Nabi Dar, Vikas Nanda
Summary: This study investigated the nutritional composition and thermal analysis of propolis samples collected from different geographical locations in Northern India. The analysis revealed the presence of essential fatty acids and amino acids, as well as abundant calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium in the samples. The thermal analysis showed melting and vaporization of specific compounds in propolis. Principal component analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis successfully categorized the samples based on geographical locations.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
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Fisheries
Shoumin Bao, Linying Zhuo, Delin Qi, Haining Tian, Deyun Wang, Bo Zhu, Yuqiong Meng, Rui Ma
Summary: This study compared the fillet nutritional quality of diploid and triploid rainbow trout with the same genetic background, farming condition and body weight. The results showed that diploid trout had higher protein content and amino acid scores, while triploid trout had higher lipid content and fatty acid scores. Both types of trout were suitable for human consumption and had beneficial effects on health. However, triploid trout had higher mineral content and differed in nutritional composition compared to diploid trout. The difference in lipid metabolism may be the reason for these variations.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Sampat Ghosh, Saeed Mahamadzade Namin, Victor Benno Meyer-Rochow, Chuleui Jung
Summary: Through genetic identification and analysis of nutrient compositions, the study found that the edible broods of Vespa hornets in China and Korea contain varying levels of protein and amino acids. The high content of unsaturated fatty acids in hornets could potentially provide health benefits, including reducing cardiovascular disorders and inflammation. Additionally, the high minerals content in hornets, such as iron, zinc, and a high K/Na ratio, may help mitigate mineral deficiencies in populations with inadequate nutrition.
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Food Science & Technology
John M. Bland, Casey C. Grimm, Peter J. Bechtel, Uttam Deb, Madan M. Dey
Summary: In order to increase the demand for U.S. farm-raised catfish, five healthy and convenient ready-to-cook products were developed as alternatives to basic fresh or frozen fillets. Analysis of the nutrient content and characteristics of the samples revealed unique differences between the Panko-breaded and marinated products, as well as a clear trend showing changes in moisture, protein, ash, and carbohydrate percentages.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Torkun Mamet, Bing-jie Xu, Xiaotong Li, Jin Zhang, Caihong Li, Liang Wang
Summary: This study investigated the chemical and nutritional composition of Pamir yak milk and compared it with goat and cow milk. The results showed that Pamir yak milk had higher protein, fat, lactose, and total solid contents than goat and cow milk. It was also rich in minerals and B vitamins. These findings suggest that Pamir yak milk is a promising alternative food that can contribute to human health.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2023)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
D. G. A. B. Oonincx, M. D. Finke
Summary: This article provides an overview of the nutrient content of insects and discusses factors influencing their variability, such as protein digestibility, antinutritional factors, and processing methods. It compares the nutrient profiles of various insect species to the nutritional requirements of different animals and humans, highlighting the potential alterations in select nutrients.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
A. K. Mugova, C. J. Zvidzai, R. Musundire
Summary: Armoured crickets are an important food source in certain parts of Zimbabwe. However, their nutritional value is not well understood. This study aimed to determine the nutritional profile of armoured crickets and found that they are rich in protein, iron, zinc, phosphorus, essential amino acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Haizhou Wu, Bita Forghani, Mehdi Abdollahi, Ingrid Undeland
Summary: This study investigated the weight distribution and nutritional composition of various cuts of herring obtained during the filleting process. The co-products were found to be rich in lipids, proteins, fatty acids, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. The nutritional value of the co-products was often higher than that of the fillet, making them excellent sources for functional food and nutraceuticals.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jayashri Das, Koushik Ghosh
Summary: This study evaluated the nutritional potential of five common and unexplored freshwater algae for low-cost animal feed. The algae showed a range of crude protein, crude fiber, and ash contents. They also contained essential minerals and exhibited antioxidant and antibacterial potentials. Further analysis indicated the potential use of Spirogyra and Lyngbya in balanced fish feed, but more in vivo evaluations are needed before recommending them for commercial aquaculture.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
P. Tancharoenrat, F. Zaefarian, V Ravindran
Summary: This study determined the composition of gallbladder bile in 35-day-old broiler chickens, including amino acids, fatty acids, and minerals. Taurine was found to be the primary amino acid in the bile, and sodium was the most abundant mineral. This study provided preliminary reference values for nutrients in chicken gallbladder bile.
BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agronomy
Yesica Vilcanqui, Luis Omar Mamani-Apaza, Marcos Flores, Jaime Ortiz-Viedma, Nalda Romero, Maria Salome Mariotti-Celis, Nils Leander Huaman-Castilla
Summary: The chemical characterization of two species of Peruvian seaweed revealed their rich content in proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and minerals, with variations in amino acids, fatty acids, and minerals profiles. Despite their potential as raw materials for the food and nutraceutical industry, the presence of toxic heavy metals in both species requires new separation strategies for the recovery of nutrients and bioactive compounds.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mingyu Yin, Min Chen, Takuya Yanagisawa, Ryosuke Matsuoka, Yinci Xi, Ningping Tao, Xichang Wang
Summary: This study compared the quality of six commercially available sweet salad dressings from the Chinese market in terms of physical properties, proximate composition, amino acids, fatty acids, and minerals. The findings showed that these salad dressings had specific ranges of water activity, moisture content, and fat content, and were rich in essential amino acids, fatty acids, and minerals. This research provides important nutritional information on common salad dressings, helping consumers make informed choices and encouraging moderate consumption of pre-packaged sauces.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. A. G. Quaresma, I. C. Antunes, B. Gil Ferreira, A. Parada, A. Elias, M. Banos, C. Santos, A. Partidario, M. Mourato, L. C. Roseiro
Summary: This study analyzed the pectoral muscles of two species of quail, Japanese Quail (JQ) and Common Quail (CQ), and found that JQ had better fatty acid composition while CQ had higher levels of certain minerals. Additionally, the meat of wild quail was found to have healthier composition than that of farmed quail.
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Fisheries
Kaori Wakabayashi, Satomi Nagai, Yuji Tanaka
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Kaori Wakabayashi, Bruce F. Phillips
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Reproductive Biology
Kaori Wakabayashi
INVERTEBRATE REPRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
(2017)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Kaori Wakabayashi, Chien-Hui Yang, Jhy-Yun Shy, Chang-Hong He, Tin-Yam Chan
JOURNAL OF CRUSTACEAN BIOLOGY
(2017)
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Oceanography
Tin-Yam Chan, Chien-Hui Yang, Kaori Wakabayashi
JOURNAL OF OCEANOGRAPHY
(2019)
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Zoology
Hayate Tanaka, Kaori Wakabayashi, Toshihiko Fujita
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jose Maria Landeira, Chien-Hui Yang, Tomoyuki Komai, Tin-Yam Chan, Kaori Wakabayashi
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2019)
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Ecology
Yuichi Mazda, Tsutomu Sasagawa, Yoshiakira Iinuma, Kaori Wakabayashi
MARINE BIOLOGY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Kaori Wakabayashi, Chien-Hui Yang, Tin-Yam Chan, Bruce F. Phillips
JOURNAL OF CRUSTACEAN BIOLOGY
(2020)
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Biology
Yoshiakira Iinuma, Shuhei Yamaguchi, Mikio Kato, Kazumitsu Nakaguchi, Susumu Ohtsuka, Kaori Wakabayashi
BIOLOGICAL BULLETIN
(2020)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Akari Yoshimoto, Takeya Moritaki, Nobuhiro Saito, Kaori Wakabayashi
JOURNAL OF CRUSTACEAN BIOLOGY
(2020)
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Fisheries
Nguyen Hong Quan, Kenta Suzuki, Yasuyuki Nogata, Kaori Wakabayashi
Summary: Slipper lobsters are globally important commercially and potentially viable for aquaculture, as evidenced by their ability to recover from ammonia exposure at concentrations up to 8 mg L-1, with an estimated LC50-96 h of 0.05 mg L-1 NH3-N for long-term rearing.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yu-Rong Cheng, Kaori Wakabayashi, Yen-Ju Pan
Summary: This study describes a new species of Choniomyzon copepod obtained from a longlegged spiny lobster in Taiwan, named Choniomyzon taiwanensis n. sp. The new species is characterized by distinctive morphological features and host preference.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Alyaa Elsaid Abdelaziz Fadl, Shuhei Yamaguchi, Kaori Wakabayashi
Summary: Through a combination of molecular and morphological analyses, this study successfully linked wild-caught larval specimens from the Seto Inland Sea to a certain species and provided a detailed morphological description of the last larval stage. The results highlighted the importance of integrating molecular and morphological approaches in solving stomatopod larval identification issues.
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2021)