Foods, Volume 14, Issue 8

In the context of the global food system transformation towards sustainable and healthy diets, risk–benefit assessment supported by quantitative dose–response relationships between nutrients and health outcomes is crucial for evaluating t...

Spray drying (SD) is widely used for fruit powder production, but hygroscopic compounds can affect flowability and cause stickiness. This study evaluated rice protein and rice starch as encapsulating agents during SD of blueberry pulp (BPP and BPS, r...

This study aimed to verify that enriching hens’ diets with pomegranate seed (PSO) and linseed oils (LSO) would maintain egg foaming and leavening capacity and improve the nutritional profile of egg-based products without compromising technologi...

Cyclophosphamide (CTX) is a widely used anticancer drug in clinical practice; however, its administration can lead to gastrointestinal damage and immune suppression. Lactobacillus murinus (L. murinus) has been shown to regulate immune cell activity a...

Cornus officinalis, as a medicinal plant, is rich in biologically active components, including polysaccharides, flavonoids, triterpenoids, and organic acids, which offer a variety of health benefits and significant potential for development in the fo...

The purpose of this study was to identify the microbial community of raw milk samples before and after UV-C irradiation and to establish fundamental data on UV-C treatment to improve the safety and shelf life of raw milk. Metagenomic analysis reveale...

The aim of this study was to compare selected physicochemical properties and sensory attributes of ricotta cheeses supplied by different producers and purchased from retail outlets in Poland. The experiment was performed on 40 fresh, unripened ricott...

This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the internal quality changes in apples during storage via near-infrared spectroscopy. Specifically, we focus on the performance differences in different apple varieties under diverse storage conditions and...

Navigating cross-cultural food choices is complex, influenced by cultural nuances and various factors, with flavor playing a crucial role. Understanding cultural flavor preferences helps individuals make informed food choices in cross-cultural contex...

The complexity of tracing foodborne pathogens in the food chain has increased significantly due to the long and complicated chain, the involvement of numerous links, and the presence of various types of pathogens at different stages and environments....