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  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
3,446 Views
15 Pages

12 June 2022

This study was carried out to investigate the effects of superfine grinding (SP) and high-pressure homogenization (HPH) on the structural and physicochemical properties of artichoke dietary fiber (ADF), as well as the protective effects against cadmi...

(This article belongs to the Topic Bioactives and Ingredients from Agri-Food Wastes)
  • Article
  • Open Access
56 Citations
7,867 Views
10 Pages

New Polylactic Acid Composites Reinforced with Artichoke Fibers

  • Luigi Botta,
  • Vincenzo Fiore,
  • Tommaso Scalici,
  • Antonino Valenza and
  • Roberto Scaffaro

16 November 2015

In this work, artichoke fibers were used for the first time to prepare poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based biocomposites. In particular, two PLA/artichoke composites with the same fiber loading (10% w/w) were prepared by the film-stacking method: the firs...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Green Composites)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,543 Views
19 Pages

Variation, during Shelf Life, of Functional Properties of Biscuits Enriched with Fibers Extracted from Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.)

  • Francisco José San José,
  • Montserrat Collado-Fernández and
  • Pino P. Álvarez-Castellanos

26 July 2023

To boost revaluation of industrial by-products of artichoke, this research tries to determine the stability throughout storage of phenolic compounds and their antioxidant activity in biscuits enriched with fiber-rich powders extracted from b y-produc...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Updates on the Dietary Bioavailability of Plant Bioactives: Its Potential Advantages, Application, and Overall Health)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
1,988 Views
17 Pages

1 January 2026

Background: Commercial gluten-free (GF) breads often exhibit low nutritional quality due to limited fiber and bioactive compounds. The enzymatic treatment of vegetable by-products, such as broccoli and artichoke, represents a sustainable strategy to...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Bioactive Compounds in Foods and Their By-Products)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
1,488 Views
16 Pages

Effect of Artichoke Outer Bract Powder Addition on the Nutritional Profile of Gluten-Free Rusks

  • Valentina Melini,
  • Francesca Melini,
  • Alessandro Salvati,
  • Francesca Luziatelli and
  • Maurizio Ruzzi

7 July 2025

This study investigates the effect of incorporating outer bract powder on the bioactive compound content of gluten-free (GF) rusks, in terms of undigestible carbohydrates and phenolic compound content. The production of the artichoke powder as a func...

(This article belongs to the Section Grain)
  • Article
  • Open Access
389 Views
19 Pages

31 August 2026

Reliable determination of cholesterol adsorption capacity (CAC) is essential for evaluating the hypocholesterolemic potential of dietary fibers; however, currently available analytical procedures lack methodological standardization and often rely on...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Plant Bioactives: Extraction and Utilization in Food Industry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
4,394 Views
16 Pages

25 December 2024

Dietary fiber (DF), and especially soluble dietary fiber (SDF), is a nutrient of particular interest today because of its anti-inflammatory role and its ability to reduce cardiovascular risk. Therefore, the enhancement of SDF in foods using different...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: “Global Food Security and Sustainability”)
  • Article
  • Open Access
23 Citations
3,589 Views
14 Pages

7 April 2022

The utilization of industrial by-products is becoming more and more important for resource utilization. In this study, soluble dietary fiber (SDF) was extracted from Jerusalem artichoke residue, and a series of characterizations of SDF were carried o...

(This article belongs to the Collection Food Additives)
  • Article
  • Open Access
39 Citations
5,560 Views
13 Pages

19 February 2021

The reuse of food industry by-products constitutes one of the essential pillars of the change from a linear to a circular economic model. Drying is one of the most affordable techniques with which to stabilize by-products, making their subsequent pro...

(This article belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,819 Views
17 Pages

26 July 2024

Stachys affinis Bunge, known as Chinese artichoke, is a perennial plant originating from China, which has uprising scientific interest due to its complex and beneficial content. Chinese artichoke is rich in bioactive compounds useful for human h...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Bioactive Compounds from Foods for Health Benefits)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,178 Views
16 Pages

4 May 2023

This study investigated the effect of co-ensiling increasing levels of artichoke bracts (Cynara cardunculus L.) with berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) (100:0, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75, and 0:100, respectively) on silage quality after 0, 30, 60, and 120...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Nutritional Strategies to Control Enteric Methane Production of Ruminants)
  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
5,112 Views
19 Pages

Combinatorial Effects of Soluble, Insoluble, and Organic Extracts from Jerusalem Artichokes on Gut Microbiota in Mice

  • Hiroyuki Sasaki,
  • Yijin Lyu,
  • Yuki Nakayama,
  • Fumiaki Nakamura,
  • Aya Watanabe,
  • Hiroki Miyakawa,
  • Yoichi Nakao and
  • Shigenobu Shibata

Jerusalem artichokes contain high amounts of inulin, which is a prebiotic that supports digestive health, as well as a variety of insoluble fibers and caffeoylquinic acid. The individual impact of these components on gut microbiota is well known; how...

(This article belongs to the Section Gut Microbiota)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,003 Views
23 Pages

Development of a Complex Biologically Active Supplement for Immunomodulation

  • Gulzhan Zhumaliyeva,
  • Urishbay Chomanov,
  • Gulmira Kenenbay,
  • Assiya Shoman,
  • Ainel Baizakova and
  • Shynar Akzholtayeva

27 November 2025

In light of the increasing prevalence of metabolic disorders and immune-deficiency conditions, the development of complex plant-based biologically active supplements (BAS) represents a pressing challenge in modern food science. The aim of this study...

(This article belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
64 Views
20 Pages

In Vitro Pre-Cecal Digestion and Cecal Degradation of Pea Hulls, Artichoke Bracts, Date Flesh, and Date Pits for Rabbit Nutrition

  • Sonia Tassone,
  • Khalil Abid,
  • Hatsumi Kaihara,
  • Seifeddine Ben Rejeb,
  • Takwa Abidi,
  • Samia Ben Said,
  • Wijden Niama,
  • Mohamed Aroua and
  • Mokhtar Mahouachi
Animals2026, 16(20), 3275;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16203275 
(registering DOI)

17 October 2026

Rising feed costs and the need for more sustainable livestock production have increased interest in co-products as alternative feed resources for rabbits. However, their nutritional value may be underestimated when evaluated only through pre-cecal en...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Use of Agro-Industrial Co-Products in Animal Nutrition: Second Edition)
  • Communication
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,705 Views
9 Pages

2 January 2024

The aim of this work was to assess the chemical composition and in vitro ruminal fermentation of samples (n = 3) of pomegranate (peels (PPs) and seeds (PSs)) and artichoke (hearts (AHs) and stems (ASs)) wastes. Dried orange pulp (DOP) and tomato poma...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Ruminal Microbiota, Fermentation Process, Enteric Methane Emissions, and Animal Performance)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
2,928 Views
22 Pages

This study aimed to develop innovative fruit leather with programmed health-promoting properties, enriched with fructooligosaccharides (FOS) from chicory and Jerusalem artichoke. Their physicochemical properties were assessed, including the profile o...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Functional Foods Enriched with Natural Bioactive Compounds)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,081 Views
12 Pages

The increasing demand for sustainable ruminant feeds has driven interest in the valorization of agro-industrial wastes. Artichoke wastes are attractive in the Mediterranean region due to their availability and richness in protein (CP) and fiber (NDF)...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Valorisation of Agro-Industrial By-Products Through Fermentation or Eco-Friendly Techniques)
  • Review
  • Open Access
26 Citations
12,558 Views
18 Pages

22 February 2024

Cynara scolymus, also known as the globe artichoke or artichoke, is grown as a food, mainly in the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, and Egypt, as well as in Asia and South America. It has also been associated with various health benefits and is used in...

(This article belongs to the Section Phytochemicals and Human Health)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
1,989 Views
18 Pages

Phytochemical Profiling of Residual Leaves from an Alpine Landrace of Globe Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.)

  • Marco Zuccolo,
  • Angela Bassoli,
  • Annamaria Giorgi,
  • Luca Giupponi,
  • Stefania Mazzini and
  • Gigliola Borgonovo

19 June 2025

The globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus L. var. scolymus) is a Mediterranean crop valued for its edible capitula and bioactive compounds. Post-harvest residual leaves are among the main by-products of artichoke cultivation and remain largely underuti...

(This article belongs to the Section Natural Products Chemistry)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,789 Views
19 Pages

Cynara cardunculus L. var. scolymus L. Landrace “Carciofo Ortano” as a Source of Bioactive Compounds

  • Valentina Laghezza Masci,
  • Enrica Alicandri,
  • Chiara Antonelli,
  • Anna Rita Paolacci,
  • Rosita Marabottini,
  • William Tomassi,
  • Giuseppe Scarascia Mugnozza,
  • Antonio Tiezzi,
  • Stefania Garzoli and
  • Mario Ciaffi
  • + 3 authors

7 March 2024

The preservation of agricultural biodiversity and socioeconomic development are relevant both to enhance domestic production and to support innovation. In the search for new biomolecules, we have focused on the “Carciofo Ortano” landrace,...

(This article belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
  • Review
  • Open Access
61 Citations
25,274 Views
26 Pages

Bioactive Compounds, Health Benefits and Food Applications of Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) and Artichoke By-Products: A Review

  • Pablo Ayuso,
  • Jhazmin Quizhpe,
  • María de los Ángeles Rosell,
  • Rocío Peñalver and
  • Gema Nieto

6 June 2024

Cynara scolymus L. is an herbaceous plant originally from the western Mediterranean area, with Italy, Spain and France the main being producers. Both the edible flowering head and the by-products generated during processing (outer bracts, leaves and...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Antioxidant Compounds in Food Processing)
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,177 Views
16 Pages

Valorization of Vegetable Waste from Leek, Lettuce, and Artichoke to Produce Highly Concentrated Lignocellulose Micro- and Nanofibril Suspensions

  • Jose Luis Sanchez-Salvador,
  • Mariana P. Marques,
  • Margarida S. C. A. Brito,
  • Carlos Negro,
  • Maria Concepcion Monte,
  • Yaidelin A. Manrique,
  • Ricardo J. Santos and
  • Angeles Blanco

19 December 2022

Vegetable supply in the world is more than double than vegetable intake, which supposes a significant waste of vegetables, in addition to the agricultural residues produced. As sensitive food products, the reasons for this waste vary from the use of...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue From Biomass to Nanomaterials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
904 Views
18 Pages

Upcycling Strategies to Improve the Nutritional Value of Staple Food

  • Chiara Russo,
  • Matteo Alessandro Del Nobile and
  • Amalia Conte

9 February 2026

This study investigates four agri-food by-products from broccoli, artichokes, asparagus, and pumpkin, processed into powders through either an industrial or a lab-scale drying and milling process. The resulting powders were evaluated for their nutrit...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Food Byproducts as Sustainable Ingredients for Innovative and Healthy Foods)
  • Article
  • Open Access
28 Citations
4,121 Views
18 Pages

Gluten-Free Bread Enriched with Artichoke Leaf Extract In Vitro Exerted Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties

  • Mirco Vacca,
  • Daniela Pinto,
  • Alessandro Annunziato,
  • Arianna Ressa,
  • Maria Calasso,
  • Erica Pontonio,
  • Giuseppe Celano and
  • Maria De Angelis

Due to its high nutritional value and broad beneficial effects, the artichoke plant (Cynara cardunculus L.) is an excellent healthy food candidate. Additionally, the artichoke by-products are usually discarded even though they still contain a huge co...

(This article belongs to the Section Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,211 Views
22 Pages

15 October 2025

Despite its high inulin content, Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) remains an underutilized vegetable for human consumption. Organic field trials of two biotypes adapted to Northern Patagonia, Argentina, were conducted. Since no cultivars...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Insights in Crop Management to Respond to Climate Change)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
4,072 Views
30 Pages

The Role of Extracts of Edible Parts and Production Wastes of Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus L. var. scolymus (L.)) in Counteracting Oxidative Stress

  • Valentina Laghezza Masci,
  • Irene Mezzani,
  • Enrica Alicandri,
  • William Tomassi,
  • Anna Rita Paolacci,
  • Stefano Covino,
  • Vittorio Vinciguerra,
  • Elisabetta Catalani,
  • Davide Cervia and
  • Elisa Ovidi
  • + 2 authors

20 January 2025

In addition to the immature edible flower heads, the cultivation of globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus L. var. scolymus (L.) Fiori) generates substantial quantities of by-products, including leaves, stems, and roots, which constitute potential sourc...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Antioxidant Activities of Phytochemicals in Fruits and Vegetables)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,334 Views
14 Pages

13 August 2024

Jerusalem artichoke (JA) (Helianthus tuberosus L., family Asteraceae) is an important feedstock for biofuel production due to its high biomass yield per unit area and the low costs associated with plantation establishment and cultivation technology....

(This article belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
  • Review
  • Open Access
459 Views
41 Pages

25 September 2026

The increasing environmental impact of petroleum-based plastics has intensified the need for renewable, biodegradable, active, and intelligent materials for food packaging and agricultural plasticulture. This review critically analyzes the potential...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Embracing the Circular Economy for a Promising Future in Sustainable Polymer Production: Valorization of Biomass and Agri-Food Waste)
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
6,196 Views
15 Pages

Physicochemical and Sensory Characteristics of Instant Mushroom Soup Enriched with Jerusalem artichoke and Cauliflower

  • Badr Saed,
  • Mohammed El-Waseif,
  • Hany Fahmy,
  • Hamdy Shaaban,
  • Hatem Ali,
  • Manal Elkhadragy,
  • Hany Yehia and
  • Amr Farouk

18 October 2022

The present study aimed to develop instant mushroom soup fortified with mixed Jerusalem artichoke and Cauliflower powders (JACF) instead of wheat flour at different levels (5, 10, 15, and 20%) based on dry weight as natural sources of protein, ash, f...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Bioactive Compounds in Plant-Based Food and Food Supplements)
  • Article
  • Open Access
25 Citations
9,189 Views
22 Pages

Nutritional Value of Jerusalem Artichoke Tubers (Helianthus tuberosus L.) Grown in Organic System under Lithuanian and Polish Conditions

  • Barbara Sawicka,
  • Honorata Danilčenko,
  • Elvyra Jariene,
  • Dominika Skiba,
  • Leszek Rachoń,
  • Piotr Barbaś and
  • Piotr Pszczółkowski

The aim of the study was to assess the nutritional value of H. tuberosus tubers grown in the organic farming system in Poland and Lithuania. The work was based on field experiments carried out in 2015–2017 in Parczew (Poland) and Akademija (Lithuania...

  • Abstract
  • Open Access
2,153 Views
2 Pages

Potencies of Green Extraction Techniques in the Production of High-Yield Inulin Powder from Jerusalem Artichoke

  • Kardelen Demirci,
  • Ahmet Görgüç,
  • Beyzanur Bayraktar and
  • Fatih Mehmet Yılmaz

Inulin is a polysaccharide rich in dietary fiber and is widely used in functional foods due to its health-promoting properties. It has an important place in the current market, with the increasing demand for innovative formulations in the food and ph...

(This article belongs to the Proceedings of The 14th European Nutrition Conference FENS 2023)
  • Review
  • Open Access
41 Citations
7,805 Views
37 Pages

Bioactive Compounds from Cardoon as Health Promoters in Metabolic Disorders

  • Luís R. Silva,
  • Telma A. Jacinto and
  • Paula Coutinho

25 January 2022

Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.) is a Mediterranean plant and member of the Asteraceae family that includes three botanical taxa, the wild perennial cardoon (C. cardunculus L. var. sylvestris (Lamk) Fiori), globe artichoke (C. cardunculus L. var. scol...

(This article belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
31 Citations
10,094 Views
17 Pages

Inulin from Globe Artichoke Roots: A Promising Ingredient for the Production of Functional Fresh Pasta

  • Graziana Difonzo,
  • Giuditta de Gennaro,
  • Giusy Rita Caponio,
  • Mirco Vacca,
  • Giovanni dal Poggetto,
  • Ignazio Allegretta,
  • Barbara Immirzi and
  • Antonella Pasqualone

30 September 2022

Globe artichoke roots represent an alternative and sustainable source for inulin extraction and are well-noted for their technological and functional properties. Therefore, the aim of our study was to exploit inulin with high degree of polymerization...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Valorization of Food Processing By-Products)
  • Review
  • Open Access

20 October 2026

Natural-fiber-reinforced polymer composites have received increasing attention in additive manufacturing (AM), particularly in material extrusion and vat photopolymerization. Natural fibers are attractive for these applications because they are biode...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Materials Based on Waste Textiles and Natural Fibers)
  • Review
  • Open Access
40 Citations
9,603 Views
40 Pages

Techno-Functional Properties and Applications of Inulin in Food Systems

  • Elisa Canazza,
  • Miriam Grauso,
  • Dasha Mihaylova and
  • Anna Lante

15 October 2025

Inulin, a type of fructan primarily extracted from chicory, Jerusalem artichoke, and dahlia, is a prebiotic dietary fiber increasingly valued for its multifunctional roles in food systems. Beyond its well-established nutritional benefits linked to gu...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Gels in Food Systems: Ingredients for Health, Sustainability and Industrial Innovation)
  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
7,823 Views
25 Pages

Root and tuber vegetables—such as beetroot (Beta vulgaris), carrot (Daucus carota), cassava (Manihot esculenta), potato (Solanum tuberosum), taro (Colocasia esculenta), and Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus)—are increasingly recog...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Food Bioactive Components in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,592 Views
23 Pages

Assessment of Quality and Environmental Impact of Artisanal Fresh Pasta Fortified with Agri-Food By-Products

  • Manazza Ayub,
  • Alessia Le Rose,
  • Olimpia Panza,
  • Dario Caro,
  • Matteo Alessandro Del Nobile and
  • Amalia Conte

29 September 2025

Fresh pasta was enriched with olive pomace (OP) and artichoke by-products (AB), respectively, at three concentrations: 13.5%, 14.5%, and 15% for OP, and 15%, 17%, and 19% for AB. Both control and fortified samples were assessed for technological prop...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Food By-Products as a Source of Active Ingredients for a Sustainable Food Industrial Sector)
  • Review
  • Open Access
998 Views
54 Pages

Foods as Modulators of GLP-1 Secretion

  • Halina Tkaczenko,
  • Renata Kołodziejska,
  • Anna Rymuszka,
  • Piotr Kamiński and
  • Natalia Kurhaluk

13 September 2026

Background/Objectives: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is released by enteroendocrine L-cells, is the primary incretin hormone and plays a pivotal role in glucose regulation, appetite control, and metabolic health. While GLP-1 receptor agonist...

(This article belongs to the Section Nutrition and Metabolism)