Antioxidant, Physiochemical, and Sensory Properties of Functional Marshmallow Produced from Honey, Strawberry Concentrates, and Hibiscus Extract

Foods, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(2), С. 265 - 265

Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025

Marshmallow candy is a well-known sugar-based confection that widely consumed among different population groups. However, its high sugar contents and low nutritive value might lead to adverse health outcomes. This study, therefore, aimed develop optimal formulations for functional marshmallow using honey, aqueous hibiscus extract, cow’s milk, strawberry concentrates with partial replacement of table glucose syrup. In this regard, six (F1–F6) were developed, varying in the ratios key ingredients, such as F1 formulated honey (9%), sucrose (35%), syrup (33%), milk (4%), extract (1%); F2 containing (10%), (30%), (25%), (1%), concentrate (13%); F3 (15%), (20%), (16%); F4 (24%); F5 (5%), F6 developed (16%) without or Hibiscus extract. These evaluated total phenolic content, flavonoid DPPH radical scavenging activity, textural sensory characteristics. The results show all ingredients had significantly higher contents, along stronger antioxidant activities dose-dependent manner compared control. Among formulations, exhibited highest flavonoids (89.8 mg GAE/100 g 1.62 RE/100 g, respectively) reducing power activity (197.8% equivalent 30 µg vitamin C). Additionally, showed strongest IC50 values 8.0 5.1 mg/mL, respectively. terms texture, hardness was comparable control, except F6. analysis modified marshmallows received consumer acceptance overall liking, appearance, softness, elasticity, lightness, flavor Overall, study shows use enhanced content improved production. can provide nutrient-rich health-promoting consumers.

Язык: Английский

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Development and Kohonen neural network based cluster analysis of red rice cookies enriched with blends of different edible seeds flour

Food Chemistry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 474, С. 143127 - 143127

Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Optimized Extraction Protocols for Bioactive Antioxidants from Commercial Seaweeds in Portugal: A Comparative Study of Techniques

Foods, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(3), С. 453 - 453

Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025

This study aimed to optimize the extraction conditions for a valuable source of antioxidants: seaweed. Therefore, ten seaweed samples were subjected solid–liquid (SLE), where (biomass (g): solvent (mL) ratio, temperature, and time) optimized using response surface methodology (RSM). The seaweeds also subcritical water (SWE) (140 190 °C) ultrasound-assisted (UAE) (10 20 min). antioxidant capacity extracts was determined through ferric-reducing power 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid). total phenolic content revealed significance temperature biomass; ratio parameters in process with higher generally promoting release compounds. Furthermore, applying RSM allowed identification optimal establishment predictive models that can be industrial-scale processes. potency composite index (APCI) shows SWE at °C stands out, E. bicyclis reaching an APCI score 46.27%. AGREEprep evaluation showed UAE is most sustainable method, achieving highest (0.69). results this contribute development efficient standardized protocols each species, allowing maximum yield antioxidants.

Язык: Английский

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How robotics, processing techniques, food delivery apps and data technology enhance consumer choices

Elsevier eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Synergistic Role of Vitamins and Bioactive Compounds in Sea Buckthorn

IntechOpen eBooks, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 4, 2025

Sea buckthorn (SB) offers remarkable health benefits through the synergistic actions of its bioactive compounds. High levels vitamin C, carotenoids and flavonoids enhance neurogenesis, reduce neuroinflammation support collagen synthesis. This synergy extends to gut health, fostering beneficial bacteria reducing oxidative stress. SB’s balanced profile essential fatty acids further amplifies bioavailability effectiveness fat-soluble vitamins. Omega-7, for example, works in concert with E promote skin regeneration damage, while omega-3 omega-6 modulate inflammatory responses antioxidant functions vitamins A E. Rich antioxidants like polyphenols lycopene, SB combats damage supports cardiovascular solidifying status as a functional superfood.

Язык: Английский

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Artificial Intelligence-Driven Recommendations and Functional Food Purchases: Understanding Consumer Decision-Making

Foods, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(6), С. 976 - 976

Опубликована: Март 13, 2025

Amid rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), personalized recommendation systems have become a key factor shaping consumer decision-making functional food purchases. However, the influence of AI characteristics on purchase intention, particularly underlying mediating mechanisms, remains underexplored. This study aims to investigate how features (personalization and transparency), along with attributes (perceived health benefits perceived naturalness), intention through roles packaging value. Grounded Stimulus-Organism-Response framework, data were collected via structured questionnaire survey, structural equation modeling was employed for hypothesis testing model validation. The results indicate that personalization significantly enhances both directly indirectly, while transparency influences only value, emphasizing its role fostering trust rather than driving purchasing behavior. Additionally, positively mediation, whereas naturalness affects indirectly These findings contribute behavior research by elucidating psychological mechanisms AI-driven decisions also providing insights marketers effectively integrate enhance engagement.

Язык: Английский

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Mathematical Modeling for Fermentation Systems: A Case Study in Probiotic Beer Production

Fermentation, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11(4), С. 184 - 184

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

The use of autochthonous yeast strains from viticultural environments represents a novel approach in the brewing industry. Probiotic-fermented beers have generated growing interest as they combine traditional with increasing demand for health-oriented functional beverages. application mathematical modeling to fermentation kinetics becomes crucial tool adequately describe and subsequently improve performance beer fermentation. Saccharomyces cerevisiae PB101 San Juan (Argentina) was previously selected its probiotic potential exceptional technological traits wort production. It used ferment Kölsch-style brewer’s order evaluate both resistance human digestive system. results showed survival percentage 73.49 ± 0.54 80.17 3.73 fermentations conducted 2024 2025, respectively. These assays were explore kinetic microbial growth, ethanol production, critical parameters. Traditional approaches often fail capture intricacies fermentations, particularly lag phases associated adaptation metabolite biosynthesis. To address these limitations, this study develops an innovative simple system by incorporating two state variables: total dead cells. dynamics variables modeled using either First Order Plus Dead Time model or logistic growth model. Furthermore, modified Luedeking–Piret delay time that exists between production viable cells ethanol. proposed models demonstrate enhanced predictive accuracy dependability, providing solid foundation optimizing processes advancing development beverages properties.

Язык: Английский

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Efficacy of a Food Supplement Based on Collagen and Magnesium Combined with Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Exercises in Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Pilot Clinical Trial

Uro, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 5(2), С. 7 - 7

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025

Background/Objectives: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition affecting women worldwide, with pelvic floor muscle training exercises (PFMT) recognized as the first-line treatment for UI. Supplementation bioactive compounds, such collagen and magnesium, may enhance effectiveness of PFMT. This study aimed to evaluate efficacy combining food supplement containing magnesium PFMT in experiencing stress (SUI), urge (UUI), or mixed (MUI) urinary incontinence. Methods: A pilot clinical trial was carried out on 44 stress, urge, The improvement assessed, before after 6 weeks (W6) product use, by Questionnaire Incontinence Diagnosis (QUID) assessment gynecologist. Quality life (QoL) assessed secondary endpoint. Results: At Week 6, baseline median QUID score active group significantly reduced 64% (p < 0.001), 76% finishing negative diagnosis In contrast, placebo showed reduction only 10% just 25% participants achieving QoL statistically 0.001) improved group, while no changes were observed group. Conclusions: (Dermoxen®) tested symptoms quality life, demonstrating greater effect than alone. Dermoxen® demonstrated across all three subtypes

Язык: Английский

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Advancements and Challenges in Sucralose Determination: A Comparative Review of Chromatographic, Electrochemical, and Spectrophotometric Methods

Foods, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(7), С. 1267 - 1267

Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025

This review presents an in-depth analysis of the latest methods used for determination sucralose (E955), focusing on research conducted over past 10 years. As a widely sugar substitute in food and pharmaceutical industries, has raised concerns about its environmental persistence, potential genotoxicity, health impacts. study examines several spectrophotometric, chromatographic, electrochemical techniques, evaluating their sensitivity, selectivity, limitations differentiating from natural carbohydrates other sweeteners. The highlights pressing need novel detection that not only improve accuracy trace but also address growing bioaccumulation conversion into harmful metabolites. Advancing these analytical techniques is essential enhancing safety, public surveillance, risk assessment. Chromatographic are dominant foods objects, as they allow at micro- nanomolar levels. However, spectrophotometric frequently complementary to chromatographic methodologies, sensitizing them. On hand, purely less popular, remain underdeveloped. Therefore, advancement must be due cheaper classical methods.

Язык: Английский

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Modulation of Gut Microbiota and Glucose Homeostasis through High-Fiber Dietary Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes Management

Journal of improved oil and gas recovery technology., Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7(6), С. 27 - 33

Опубликована: Ноя. 6, 2024

This study investigates the role of dietary modulation in shaping gut microbiota and its subsequent effects on metabolic regulation individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Over an 8-week period, participants were divided into four groups (CS, TS, CE, TE), TE group receiving a high-fiber diet designed to support diverse microbial growth. Analysis showed 24% increase richness group, achieving 235 observed OTUs at sequencing depth 30,000 reads, contrast 190 control (CS). The also exhibited Gini-Simpson index 0.88, indicating balanced ecosystem reduced dominance specific taxa, compared 0.72 CS group. Principal Coordinates (PCoA) demonstrated distinct clustering reflecting community composition associated enhanced stability. Metabolically, 18% reduction fasting blood glucose (FBG) 15% serum insulin, underscoring diet’s promoting homeostasis. These findings underscore therapeutic potential strategies modulating for improved outcomes T2DM. Further investigation these mechanistic pathways is recommended refine interventions health.

Язык: Английский

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