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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alba Galafat, Antonio Jesus Vizcaino, Maria Isabel Saez, Juan Luis Gomez-Pinchetti, Francisco Gabriel Acien, Tomas Francisco Martinez, Francisco Javier Alarcon
Summary: This study evaluated the potential dietary ingredients of different microalgae and cyanobacteria in aquafeeds. The results showed that all the evaluated microalgae and cyanobacteria had high protein content and a balanced amino acid profile.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yesid R. Garavito-Duarte, Crystal L. Levesque, Kevin Herrick, Jorge Y. Perez-Palencia
Summary: Two experiments were conducted to test the nutritional value of high protein dried distillers with solubles and yeast mass added (GDDY) products for growing pigs. The results showed that GDDY products had comparable amino acid digestibility and metabolizable energy to feeds commonly used in swine diets, indicating that GDDY could be a potential alternative source of protein and energy in swine diets.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Tassadit Benhammouche, Armindo Melo, Zita Martins, Miguel A. Faria, Susana C. M. Pinho, Isabel M. L. P. V. O. Ferreira, Farid Zaidi
Summary: The study aimed to optimize the production of a protein concentrate from Moringa Oleifera defatted leaves through enzymatic extraction and evaluate its nutritional quality and digestibility. The optimized protein concentrate had higher protein content and essential amino acids, meeting the FAO protein quality expectations. The study highlighted the improvement in protein digestibility for the protein concentrate compared to defatted leaves.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Natalia S. Fanelli, Hannah M. Bailey, Lia Guardiola, Hans H. Stein
Summary: The study showed that the combination of milk and breakfast cereals results in a meal that is balanced in indispensable AAs for humans. Additionally, the DIAAS obtained from individual ingredients is additive in mixed meals.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
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Agronomy
Youssef Elamine, Manuel Alaiz, Julio Giron-Calle, Raquel P. F. Guine, Javier Vioque
Summary: The search for new sources of plant protein is driven by increasing demand in developing countries and interest in healthy alternatives. Analysis of 23 wild legume seeds in Spain showed that species from tribe Trifolieae had the most balanced amino acid composition, but were deficient in sulfur amino acids. Some seeds were found to have high levels of the anticancer amino acid canavanine.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nynke Draijer, Andrea Rivera del Rio, Anouk Lie-Piang, Anja E. M. Janssen, Remko M. Boom
Summary: This study compares the environmental impact and nutritional value of animal-based and plant-based protein ingredients and foods, finding that plant proteins are more sustainable. However, plant proteins often have lower nutritive quality and processing affects their nutritional value. By incorporating protein digestibility into a life cycle assessment, the study demonstrates the importance of considering processing and digestion when evaluating the impact of meeting our nutritional needs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
James R. Templeman, Anna K. Shoveller
Summary: This study predicts the protein quality (PQ) of ingredients used in commercial dog diet formulation based on indispensable amino acid (IAA) profiles. The choice of IAA reference patterns, whether based on physiological requirements or practical recommendations, significantly affects the predicted PQ of the ingredients. These findings highlight the need for harmonization of PQ equations used in the pet food industry with those used in the human food industry.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Parichehr Hanachi, Samaneh Karbalaei, Sujuan Yu
Summary: Individual polystyrene microplastics had minimal effects on the nutritional parameters of fish muscle, but in combination with chlorpyrifos insecticide, significant alterations were observed. This study suggests that polystyrene microplastics can increase the toxicity and adverse effects of chlorpyrifos on fish muscle, leading to low nutritional value in fish from contaminated areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Eleni Mente, Chris G. Carter, Robin S. (Katersky) Barnes, Nikolaos Vlahos, Ioannis Nengas
Summary: Using combinations of plant protein concentrates and EAA supplementation, high levels of replacement (50-75% of fishmeal protein) can be achieved in gilthead sea bream without affecting growth performance or quality traits. It was confirmed that 16% replacement of marine protein with plant protein meets the amino acid needs of sea bream. Further investigation is needed to understand tissue-specific and species-specific responses in regulating metabolism due to dietary nutrient utilization.
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Food Science & Technology
Yan Wang, Oscar Abel Sanchez-Velazquez, Cristina Martinez-Villaluenga, Francisco M. Goycoolea, Alan Javier Hernandez-Alvarez
Summary: This study evaluates the nutritional and antinutritional composition, protein profile, and protein quality of chia seeds grown in Mexico and the UK. The findings suggest that protein extraction and fractionation methods have a significant impact on protein quality, digestibility, and antinutrients.
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Plant Sciences
Shimeles Tilahun, Min Woo Baek, Ki-Seok An, Han Ryul Choi, Jong Hwan Lee, Jin Sung Hong, Cheon Soon Jeong
Summary: Growing radish microgreens without substrate in a vertical multilayered growing unit using only water can improve yield and nutritional quality. 'Asia purple' and 'Koregon red' were found to be the best cultivars in terms of nutritional quality.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bianca-Maria Tihauan, Ioana-Cristina Marinas, Marian Adascalului, Alina Dobre, Gratiela Gradisteanu Pircalabioru, Madalina Axinie, Laura Mihaela Stefan, Denisa Eglantina Duta
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional value, cytotoxicity, and antioxidant activity of high protein content products (pea, yeast, almond, spirulina, and Pleurotus spp.) as raw materials for dietary supplements. The results showed that pea and spirulina had the highest protein percentages, while Pleurotus spp. exhibited strong antioxidant activity but also high contamination levels. Moreover, the tested raw materials had an impact on cellular metabolic activity and DNA leakage at certain concentrations.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Yaqin Wang, Natalia Rosa-Sibakov, Minnamari Edelmann, Nesli Sozer, Kati Katina, Rossana Coda
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the performance of rapeseed protein isolate (RPI) or concentrate (RPC) as ingredients in composite wheat baking, both before and after lactic acid bacteria fermentation. The study found that fermentation could improve the textural properties of bread and increase its specific volume, as well as enhance the free amino acid profiles. However, fermentation of RPC may affect protein digestibility.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Monika Elzbieta Jach, Anna Malm
Summary: Yarrowia lipolytica, a yeast species rich in nutrients, can be used as a food supplement to provide essential nutrients and maintain the homeostasis of the body.
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Environmental Sciences
Jing Zhou, Dapeng Li, Xuemeng Zhang, Chao Liu, Yinguang Chen
Summary: Energy shortages pose significant challenges to the growing population and rapid urbanization. The effective utilization of high-value products derived from protein-rich waste has emerged as an excellent solution to mitigate the energy crisis. However, traditional disposal methods have proven to be ineffective, resulting in environmental issues. This paper provides an overview of the valorization of protein-rich waste and explores various approaches for effective resource utilization.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)