Beverages, Volume 11, Issue 1

Mushrooms are indeed gaining attention for their unique therapeutic and nutritional qualities, especially in fermented drinks. This trend builds on their historical use in traditional medicine, especially within Eastern practices, where mushrooms lik...

Caffeine is among the most commonly used and consumed stimulants worldwide. It is a naturally occurring stimulant mainly found in coffee and tea. It is also present in sweetened beverages, which are very popular among young people. Recently, the cons...

This study applied response surface methodology (RSM) to optimise process parameters for rum fermentation. The primary aim was to enhance ethanol productivity through refined molasses conditioning and fermentation. Polyacrylamide flocculants were eva...

Herbal teas made from agricultural waste or by-products are gaining attention as eco-friendly alternatives to support circular economy practices. Fig (Ficus carica L.) leaves are well known for their biological activities. The research aims to invest...

(1) Background: Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are a major source of added sugars and have been linked to adverse health outcomes, including obesity and metabolic disorders. The global rise in adolescents who are overweight and obese presents criti...

In the Italian Alps, mountain pine (Pinus mugo) is traditionally used to flavour the Italian spirit grappa. While its shoots and needles are well-studied, little is known about the potential of its wood and bark. This study explores the sequential ex...

Teas derived from Camellia sinensis are traditionally used in kombucha fermentation, a process in which bacteria and yeasts play key roles. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of green, black, and white teas, as well as their combinations, on th...

Wine communication management is a continuous effort to deliver a communication framework that is built on many factors such as the terroir, the grape variety, the geographical indication, the geomorphological profile of each wine zone, the producer&...

Craft beer has gained popularity due to its unique sensory characteristics and complex matrix with nutritional and potential health benefits. Studies linking beer consumption to skin conditions are limited, however, the high content of bioactive comp...

Coffee contains several bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids and phenolic compounds, which contribute to its flavor and are influenced by the brewing method. The differences in coffee compounds based on brewing conditions have been studied in previ...