Food Chemistry Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. 100607 - 100607
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
The
demand
for
the
preparation
of
functional
and
nutrients-rich
juice
or
beverages
boosting
immunity
is
prime
focus
consumers.
So,
this
study
was
aim
to
optimization
different
proportion
blended
from
beetroots,
grapes,
turmeric,
lemons
by
using
response
surface
methodology
(RSM)
assessment
quality
parameters
such
as
acidity,
ascorbic
acid,
antioxidant
activity
overall
acceptability
blend
were
considered.
Beetroot
widely
recognized
its
pigments
known
betalains
have
been
utilized
in
development
food
beverage
products.
Beetroots,
used
prepare
drinks,
their
nutritional
value
medicinal
properties.
To
optimize
juice,
dependent
variables
mainly
beetroot
grapes
turmeric
lemon
range
50-60,
30-40,
1-5,
1-5
mL,
selected
respectively.
optimized
formulation
with
a
maximum
desirability
0.921,
an
acidity
0.60%,
acid
14.17
mg/100
93.94%,
8.07
finalized
at
53.12
mL
40
1.88
5
juice.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 769 - 769
Published: March 30, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Dietary
supplements
are
associated
with
general
well-being.
However,
there
is
a
growing
concern
about
health
risks
from
unlabeled
harmful
substances,
contaminants,
or
their
interactions
conventional
drugs.
The
use
of
dietary
should
also
be
monitored
in
vulnerable
groups.
Hence,
this
study
aimed
to
explore
key
factors
supplement
and
status
among
Portuguese
adults.
Methods:
An
online-based
cross-sectional
survey
was
conducted
assess
health,
medication,
use.
Data
were
collected
January
February
2023.
participants
(N
=
449)
categorized
into
age
groups
(18-29,
30-39,
40-60,
60+).
Descriptive
multivariate
statistical
analysis
performed.
Results:
Overall,
73%
the
female,
38%
40-60
group.
Among
male
(27%),
more
than
half
belonged
two
older
Additionally,
42%
reported
having
diagnosed
disease,
43%
using
66%
rated
as
"good".
Participants
aged
60+
multiple
diseases
higher
BMI
poorer
self-rated
health.
Cardiovascular
drug
prevalent
males
group,
positively
correlating
number
medications
(r
0.40,
p
<
0.001).
Medication
(OR
0.25,
95%CI:
0.10-0.60)
0.34,
0.17-0.69)
lower
likelihood
avoiding
Females
likely
supplements,
multivitamin-mineral
most
common
both
sexes
adults
60+.
Conclusions:
As
increases,
developing
evidence-based
guidelines
for
safe
use,
especially
populations,
crucial.
Behavioral Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 670 - 670
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
This
study
investigates
the
predictors
and
mediators
of
branded
functional
beverage
consumption
behaviour
(CB)
within
Gen
Z
demographic
group
in
Bulgaria.
An
integrated
model
based
on
two
widely
known
psychosocial
theories
was
developed
to
examine
relationships
between
consumers’
personal
values
value–belief–norm
theory
components
protection
motivation
(PMT).
The
conceptual
framework
included
more
influencing
factors
whose
impact
had
not
been
researched
depth
previous
studies
concerning
CB—namely,
role
media
(RM)
health
benefits
(HB).
empirical
survey
435
members
aged
16
26
years
conducted.
Structural
equation
modelling
used
analyse
proposed
hypotheses.
results
revealed
that
were
significant
PMT
threat
coping
appraisal
components,
which,
turn,
a
positive
CB.
CB
directly
affected
by
but
indirectly
influenced
HB
via
purchase
intention
toward
beverages
RM.
highlighted
important
RM,
which
theoretical
practical
implications
discussed,
recommendations
given
for
raising
Z’s
awareness
increasing
their
consumer
acceptance.
Food Chemistry Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. 100607 - 100607
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
The
demand
for
the
preparation
of
functional
and
nutrients-rich
juice
or
beverages
boosting
immunity
is
prime
focus
consumers.
So,
this
study
was
aim
to
optimization
different
proportion
blended
from
beetroots,
grapes,
turmeric,
lemons
by
using
response
surface
methodology
(RSM)
assessment
quality
parameters
such
as
acidity,
ascorbic
acid,
antioxidant
activity
overall
acceptability
blend
were
considered.
Beetroot
widely
recognized
its
pigments
known
betalains
have
been
utilized
in
development
food
beverage
products.
Beetroots,
used
prepare
drinks,
their
nutritional
value
medicinal
properties.
To
optimize
juice,
dependent
variables
mainly
beetroot
grapes
turmeric
lemon
range
50-60,
30-40,
1-5,
1-5
mL,
selected
respectively.
optimized
formulation
with
a
maximum
desirability
0.921,
an
acidity
0.60%,
acid
14.17
mg/100
93.94%,
8.07
finalized
at
53.12
mL
40
1.88
5
juice.
