The main objective is to evaluate the fruit quality of three interesting orange tree varieties for fresh consumption. To achieve this objective, sensory analysis is combined with instrumental analysis. The results obtained would help to select the fruit with better acceptability in the market. Abstract Spain is the leading exporter of fresh citrus for consumption. In order to adapt to market needs, it is key to analyze the attributes that most influence each variety, the time of ripening and the color of the fruit. In this way, the producer can select the right fruit for each moment of the s ..read more

The results showed that replacing a portion of wheat flour with okara improved the antioxidant capacity and increased the RS content of the noodles. Also, this substitution effectively inhibited starch digestion and reduced the limitation of essential amino acids to lysine. What is more, the microscopic and textural analysis also demonstrated that adding okara enhanced the strength of the noodles. These findings confirm that the usage of okara as an enhanced food or enriched product is supported academically. Abstract As a byproduct of manufacturing soybeans, okara is high in dietary fiber ..read more

Geraniol (G) was successfully encapsulated in nanoliposome (NLPs) carriers and the active zein electrospun nanofibers were successfully reinforced with NPLs. All nanofibers were fibrillary in shape with relative crystalline nature and the G-loaded NLPs created strong antioxidant/antimicrobial activity in fibers. The fabricated nanofibers are suggested as promising food active packaging. Abstract In recent years, development of biopolymeric nanofibers as an active biodegradable packaging system has attracted specific attention. The objective of this research was to develop zein-based electros ..read more

A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the nutritional status of internally displaced school-aged children in primary schools in the West and Littoral Regions of Cameroon. The results show a high prevalence of stunting, wasting, thinness, underweight, anemia, protein, and iron deficiency. Abstract Malnutrition remains a major public health challenge among children in developing countries, especially those experiencing civil wars and political unrest. It is imperative to ascertain the level of malnutrition, particularly in displaced children, to develop and effectively implement int ..read more

This case–control study showed that moderate adherence to the HEI-2015 (HEI-2015 scores ranging from 65 to 76) reduces the odds of migraine headaches substantially. Additionally, consumption of “Total Vegetables,” “Greens and Beans,” and “Whole Grains” is associated with lower odds of migraine headaches. Alternatively, moderate fruit consumption has been found to lower migraine headache odds, while consuming too much fruit is associated with higher migraine headache odds. Abstract Migraine headaches are the most prevalent disabling primary headaches, affecting individuals at an active age. D ..read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major chronic disease in contemporary society, and its immediate cause is a disorder of lipid metabolism caused by the accumulation of lipids. The alleviating effect of Lactucopicrin on intracellular lipid accumulation was achieved by promoting fatty acid β-oxidation, which was confirmed by the upregulation of fatty acid β-oxidation-related factors. The adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway plays an important role in the mitigation of lipid accumulation by Lactucopicrin. Abstract With its annually increasing prevalence ..read more

The encapsulation efficiency of Ziziphus jujuba extract in IFPG-alginate/WPI powders was more (74.84%). Incorporation of WPI to IFPG-alginate led to lower yield, higher solubility, and better protection of TPC. IFPG-alginate capsules had more spherical particles with larger particle sizes than IFPG-alginate/WPI. Abstract The study focused on the impact of the insoluble fraction of Persian gum–sodium alginate and a blend of the insoluble fraction of Persian gum–sodium alginate (IFPG-Al) with whey protein isolate (WPI) on sprayed Ziziphus jujuba extract (JE) powder. The addition of whey protei ..read more

The cereal cell wall may inhibit the activity of cholesterol acyltransferase, which acts in the re-esterification of cholesterol in the small intestine. Overall, cell walls exhibited significant hypocholestrolemic activity, which suggests that the concentrations of cell walls obtained from cereals have many beneficial aspects along with hypocholestrolemia. Abstract Cell wall polysaccharides (dietary fiber) in cereal grains contribute to health benefits. The novelty of the current study was an effort to explore the in vivo therapeutic potential of different cereal bran cell walls against ..read more

β-Carotene (β-CE) nanoemulsion can be fabricated by the complex of corn protein hydrolysate (CPH) and tannic acid (TA); CPH–TA complex stabilized β-CE nanoemulsion showed long-term physicochemical stability. With an increase in β-CE content, the droplet size of the nanoemulsion tends to increase. Abstract Moderate non-covalent interaction of protein and polyphenols can improve the emulsifying property of protein itself. The corn protein hydrolysate (CPH) and tannic acid (TA) complex was successfully used to construct nanoemulsion for algal oil delivery. There has been no study on the feasibi ..read more

Bee wax extract has a protective effect against cachexia-associated adipogenesis inhibition. Bee wax extract enhances adipocyte differentiation and lipid accumulation during adipogenesis. Bee wax extract downregulates lipolysis in mature adipocytes and inhibits mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation and glycolysis in mature adipocytes. Abstract Cachexia is associated with various diseases, such as heart disease, infectious disease, and cancer. In particular, cancer-associated cachexia (CAC) accounts for more than 20% of mortality in cancer patients worldwide. Adipose tissue in CAC is characteriz ..read more