The cover image is based on the Original Article Exploring the potential human pathogenic bacteria in selected ready-to-eat leafy greens sold in Dhaka City, Bangladesh: Estimation of bacterial load and incidence by Raihan Ferdous et al., https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3825

In this paper, we report on the effect of pomegranate on BMI, body weight, waist circumference, fat mass, fat-free mass, and body fat percentage. We performed a thorough systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, exactly according to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. This is the systematic review pooling the data of clinical trials that provides evidence for the significant improvement in BMI and body weight following pomegranate consumption.

Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) peel and peel extract, their use as functional foods, food additives, or physiologically active constituents in nutraceutical formulations. The macromolecules found in pomegranate peel and peel extract have been recommended as substitutes for synthetic nutraceuticals, food additives, and chemo-preventive agents because of their well-known ethno-medical significance and chemical properties.

Oxidative stress occurs because of the imbalance between the production of ROS and antioxidant defenses. Sources of ROS include the mitochondria, auto-oxidation of glucose, and enzymatic pathways such as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate reduced (NAD[P]H) oxidase. The possible ROS pathways are NF-κB, MAPKs, PI3K-Akt, and the Keap1-Nrf2-ARE signaling pathway. Various diseases associated with ROS imbalance and types of ROS inhibitors are also discussed in this manuscript.

Effects of serotonin-5HT on central nervous system & GI tract functions.

The novel extraction techniques like microwave-existed extraction, pulse electric field, and enzyme-associated technologies are applied to maintain and ensure the efficiency, safety, and nutritional profile of sprout. Nutrient-dense sprouts and microgreens have a low environmental impact and are widely accepted by consumers who are concerned about their health. This review explores for the first time and sheds light on the antioxidant potential, sensory evaluation, industrial applications, and health perspective of cereal sprout-based food products.

This review discusses the similarities and differences between the published static in vitro gastrointestinal digestion methods, with a focus on carbohydrates. The main differences are related to the type of enzymes and their activity, Infogest being the most complete methodology, but it does not consider the enzymes to hydrolyze sucrose, lactose, and trehalose, among others. Combining RSIE enzymes and Infogest method could represent a very good alternative to analyze carbohydrate foods.

Coffee aroma and health benefits. Health consequences of bioactive compounds in coffee. Coffee and health.

A 3-month, open-label, nonrandomized concurrent controlled trial in Qingdao City, China, was conducted to compare the growth and gut microbiota composition between CMPA toddlers fed a partially hydrolyzed formula containing synbiotics and healthy toddlers fed a regular intact protein formula or HM.

1. Long-term intervention with YKGT and exercise effectively relieved hepatic steatosis and obesity complications by ameliorating hepatic inflammation, reducing lipid synthesis, and accelerating glucose transport.
2. Long-term intervention exhibited profound beneficial effects than short term on ameliorating symptoms of hepatic steatosis and obesity complications.
3. The key molecules, SCD1, GLU 2, and PPARγ, were identified for playing important roles in regulating lipids and glucose homeostasis upon YKGT and exercise intervention.

A special dataset was created to be used in the models designed for the study. The dataset contains a total of 14,469 images in four classes. Images belong to four different maize types, BT6470, CALIPSO, ES_ARMANDI, and HIVA, taken from the BIOTEK company. AlexNet and ResNet50 architectures, with the transfer learning method, were used in the models created for the image classification. In order to improve the classification success, LSTM (directional long short-term memory) and BiLSTM (Bi-directional long short-term memory) algorithms and AlexNet and ResNet50 architectures were hybridized.

This study investigated the changes of the volatile compounds in orange and tangor peels and the essential oils prepared using different extraction methods: hydrodistillation and cold pressing. We provide comprehensive data on essential oils, especially those derived from oranges and tangors, to aid in selection of the appropriate extraction method for obtaining a higher yield and quality of citrus flavor.

Optimization of extraction conditions of flavonoids (PSMS) from peony seed shells. The relative content of pinobanksin was elevated from 0.42% in PSMS to 92.53% after C18 purification. The inhibitory effect of pinobanksin on the proliferation of SH-SY5Y cancer cells is discussed in the context of molecular dynamics. Target protein screening of pinobanksin by pharmacophore method.

In this study, a foodborne prophylactic strategy with 1.0 mg/mL aloin was developed with the capacity to interact with dental collagen via hydrogen bonds to enhance dental collagen stability. This strategy can increase the proportion of α-helix of dental collagen. The mechanical strength, thermostability, and the enzymatic stability of dental collagen can be improved with the use of aloin as a daily strategy.

This online ethnographic study explored breastfeeding discussions among Hong Kong mothers on social networking sites. Common topics discussed on two closed and one open social networking sites were breastfeeding technique issues, breastfeeding-related health issues, and COVID-19 vaccination/infection concerns. Closed Facebook groups moderated by mothers with breastfeeding experience can facilitate breastfeeding by sharing breastfeeding knowledge and techniques and providing emotional support. Open unmoderated social networking sites have the potential for infant formula promotion that requires further evaluation.

SWP-enriched instant noodles exhibited better cooking, textural, in vitro digestibility and overall acceptability. Morphology also validated the structural strength and integrity of instant noodles. Study offers a scientific solution for complication linked to protein enrichment

A YOLO-v5 model is established to automatically detect moldy regions in MCV images of rice contaminated by mold. Using MCV combined with the YOLO-v5 model, we can detect the slight moldiness in unhulled rice with a total viable bacterial count of 10e3–10e5 CFU/g. Compared with the traditional method, this method is real-time and low cost, and can be widely used in rice safety evaluation in the rice market.

Child undernutrition affects growth, impairs cognition and leads to poor educational performance with low economic productivity in adulthood. Appropriate Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices such as 6 months exclusive breastfeeding, followed by adequate and safe complementary feeding up to 2 years is essential in preventing child undernutrition.

Cucurbitacin I (CuI) is a plant-derived natural tetracyclic triterpenoid compound that is one of the Cucurbitaceae family members. The study shows that CuI directly binds the actin cytoskeleton, and it could be a potent inhibitor of cell motility. Also, this study may contribute to the mode of action of CuI on anticancer activities.

This study is focused on producing a novel type of probiotic chocolate including co-encapsulated Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria and rose hip shell fruit extract. The addition of microcapsules to chocolate affects its quality as measured by rheological, textural, and thermal properties, particle size distribution, color indices, total phenolic content, total anthocyanin content, antioxidant activity, and Raman Spectroscopy.

Our intention in the present review was to give an overview of the biological activities of plants and an account of the potential properties of Pentadesma products (pulp, kernels, and butter) and outline the way for future relevant research to improve their state of knowledge.

In this study, albumen was made microbially safe using the solution plasma technique, and their durability was increased without harming the functional properties of albumen and by preserving the solubility of its proteins as much as possible.

Over the past 20–30 years, the consumption of milk and dairy products in Russia has been steadily declining. An online survey was conducted to find out the reasons for this.

There was no significant association between dietary patterns and the severity of PD. The findings indicate that high adherence to the DASH dietary pattern may protect against PD.

Solar-assisted heat pump drying technology is a drying technology designed for the drying of agricultural products, hence reducing postharvest losses, especially in developing countries. This research article therefore investigates the performance as well as the economic analysis of the designed solar dryer for drying vegetables and fruits in Tanzanian environment.

The results of the analyses showed RWD systems can be a promising technique for tarhana production under vacuum/atmospheric conditions. Process time savings in RWD were over 85% and 75% compared to control groups. Tarhana samples dried in RWD also faster (50%) under vacuum conditions. Quality properties were equal to or better than the control group in a much shorter time.

The shelf-life of cold and hot water extraction coffees based on sensory and chemical profiles and microbial growth was examined, which also allowed the study of the influence of extraction temperature on the chemical and sensorial profiles of coffee. The shelf life of refrigerated cold- and hot-brewed coffee was limited not by microbial stability but rather by deterioration in sensory attributes. Additionally, the cold-brewed coffees had greater sensory flavor stability over the storage time than the hot-brewed treatment.

The optimum usage ratio of kidney bean pods as fat and rice flour replacer in gluten-free cake was investigated and it was determined that kidney bean pods can be used as 27.88% fat and 13.52% rice flour replacer under optimum conditions. Gluten-free cake containing kidney bean pods as a fat and rice flour replacer can be a new alternative with improved nutritional and sensory properties for people on a gluten-free diet and celiac patients.

The ethanolic extract from Terminalia chebula fruit was effective, as discovered against E. faecalis within the confines of the present study. Further, we can say that the antibacterial property of the extract is directly proportional to its concentration up to the saturation point.

Our study aimed to test this hypothesis of whether adherence to dietary indices interacted with Taq1B polymorphism on the severity of coronary artery stenosis and serum lipid parameters.

ZN/PVA nanofibers containing 2% and 4% of TQ were prepared by the electrospinning method. ZN/PVA nanofibers were electrosprayed with ZN nanoparticles containing 1% and 2% of RS. Nanofibers were characterized by SEM, IR, and TGA methods. The in vitro antioxidant and antibacterial effects of nanofibers were compared. ZN/PVA TQ4RS2 nanofiber had the highest in vitro antioxidant and antibacterial activity.

Resveratrol alleviates the D-gal-induced cardiac aging process. Resveratrol alleviates mayocardial injury by blocking the Notch/NF-κB pathway. Resveratrol could significantly improve short-chain fatty acids in the feces of mice.

The composition of potato cultivars affect acrylamide formation after thermal treatment, therefore synthetic potato models were formulated in order to better understand the effect of sugar and amino acids on acrylamide formation after frying.

Cellulose, sodium alginate, and gelatin composite edible films were fabricated with the addition of different concentrations of the ethanolic fraction of Boswellia sacra oleo gum resin (BSOR). The resultant films showed great potential as a food packaging material.

This study used high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet (HPLC-UV) to identify and measure quercetin in onion powder and investigate its effect on hyperuricemia in healthy Wistar albino rats. From the results, using the human-to-rat surface area ratio, the estimated corresponding human dose of onion with 204 mg of quercetin was 181.04 grams. The recommended daily consumption of onion was 29.19 grams with 220 mg of quercetin based on dry matter content.

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the potential role of sea buckthorn procyanidins in delaying skin aging. The core mechanism lies in reducing oxidative stress in the body, effectively maintaining the relative content of type I collagen and tropoelastin, while maintaining the stability of the skin’s fiber structure. Additionally, sea buckthorn procyanidins can also increase the skin’s moisture content and hyaluronic acid content, further delaying skin aging.

The HPLC-ESI/MS/MS was used to analyze the bioactive components of various solvent extracts from cultured hippocampus trimaculatus. Taurine and arginine were found in the extracts. The cell test and inflammatory analysis supported that the WLE was the better extract that can inhibit LPS-induced cell production of nitric oxide, and inhibit the expression of inflammatory factors such as COX-2 and TNF-α.

In this study, nine different bacterial genera were detected in ready-to-eat leafy greens viz., coriander, mint, and lettuce leaves. It revealed that the incidence of the detected bacterial genera in ready-to-eat leafy greens was as follows: Bacillus (93%), Escherichia (67%), Pseudomonas (44%), Neisseria (30%), Klebsiella (26%), Enterobacter (26%), Shigella (11%), Vibrio (7%), and Staphylococcus (7%).

We hypothesized that dietary supplementation with xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) or fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) would improve functional constipation (FC) symptoms by influencing the gut microbiota. FC patients were randomly divided into six groups and given a dietary supplement containing 3, 5, 10 g/day of XOS, 10 and 20 g/day of FOS, and 5 g/day of placebo for one month. We found that XOS dietary care could target enrich Bifidobacterium and improve constipation symptoms at lower dosages than FOS dietary care.

This study determined the acrylamide exposure of pregnant women resulting from the consumption of bread, coffee, and French fries and evaluated it in terms of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks. Acrylamide exposure in pregnant women of different age groups and trimesters is not of concern in terms of non-carcinogenic health risk (HI < 1) but may cause significant and serious health problems in terms of carcinogenic risk.

Using short- and long-chain inulin (as sugar and fat substitutes, respectively) is found to improve the textural characteristics of gluten-free (GF) Nan-e-Fasaee based on quinoa flour. Quinoa flour provides the batter with the dominance of elastic modulus and increased hardness, whereby its hardness is reduced by inulin inclusion. Optimization of quinoa-based GF Nan-e-Fasaee with reduced sugar and fat levels using inulin is found to be feasible.

Based on the ANP method, off-set and fixed centerline tractor-mounted hole diggers had the highest priority (weights of 0.43 and 0.27), followed by trencher (weight of 0.16), motor hole diggers (weight of 0.09), and traditional method (weight of 0.04). Results showed that applying orchard tractors equipped with mounted diggers, especially off-set types, can play an important role in enhancing the quantity and quality of apples produced, as well as reducing the costs of fertilizing operations.

The search for consuming healthy products is increasing day by day and it is inevitable for consumers to turn to functional products with health-supporting features. The enrichment of yogurt, which is a traditional product, with pomegranate and black grape seeds with high antioxidant capacity improves both the sensory properties of the final product and increases the health-supporting quality of the final product.

This is the first study to evaluate the effect of multiple dietary patterns on thyroid function, body composition, nutrient intake, and nutritional knowledge in Hashimato thyroid patients.

Plant essential oils and extracts possess inhibitory activity against foodborne pathogens. The use of synergistic combination reduced the bactericidal concentration, gave broad-spectrum activity, potentially minimizing the adverse sensory attributes. This study highlights the use of essential oil and extracts as a natural preservative in food.

• Prebiotic and probiotic administration improved gut permeability through interactions with the eCB system.
• Inulin plus probiotics improved the eCB receptors and inflammatory biomarkers more than either of the two supplementations alone.
• Probiotic plus inulin supplementation improved Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes (F/B) ratio in patients with CAD

Two polysaccharides (PYB-1 and PYB-2) were extracted from Chinese yam bulbils with antifatigue effects related to the molecular weight. This finding will enhance the economic value of Chinese yam bulbils and benefit the industry.

Plant protein may be more beneficial for cardiovascular health as it has made more beneficial changes in cardiovascular risk factors.

The aims of this study were to investigate changes in nutritional intake and quality, from late pregnancy to 18 months postpartum among Swedish pregnant participants, and to study the determinants of nutritional quality changes. Nutritional quality was assessed by energy adjusted Nutrient Rich Food Index 11.3. Less than one-fifth of the participants reached the recommended intake of vitamin D, folate, and iron, and lactation duration was a main determinant for changes in nutritional quality.

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its complications such as cardiovascular diseases are increasing globally. Previous studies have suggested that curcumin and probiotics may improve the lipid profile. based on the result of the present study, taking an oral powdered drink containing 1 g curcumin and 109 CFU probiotics for 8 weeks had no effect on the lipid profile level and atherogenic indices in metabolic syndrome patients, however, more studies are recommended.

The development of gluten-free bakery products has a growing market worldwide. Food scientists are trying to improve the quality of these products. The results of the present study revealed the capability of defatted soybean flour and monk fruit for utilization in formulations of sugar- and gluten-free cakes, improving their nutritional value and quality characteristics. The results of this study could be useful and applicable for the bakery industry.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of myo-inositol (MI) supplementation on oxidative stress biomarkers in obese patients with NAFLD. MI supplement could significantly improve weight, desire to eat fatty foods, serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and NO, as well as the aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/ALT ratio.

In this paper, we analyzed the volatile compound in fig by GC-IMS combined with PCA method, and concluded that Bojihong from Shandong was more suitable for subsequent drying and processing of figs.

The influence of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) on properties of gluten-free pancakes was investigated. The addition of CMC and HPMC decreased the hardness and chewiness of the gluten-free pancakes. Increasing the concentration of CMC and HPMC resulted in an L* value (lightness) reduction and specific volume increment of pancakes. The gluten-free pancakes containing 3% HPMC had the highest overall acceptance score.

This study proved that digestion products of P. eryngii polysaccharides and P. eryngii polysaccharides could interact with intestinal mucus. Moreover, digestion can change the interaction between polysaccharides and intestinal mucus and the degree also changes with time increasing between polysaccharides and intestinal mucus interaction.

Higher consumption of total dairy products may reduce UC risk. To be specific, milk and yogurt are inversely associated with this disorder. No significant association was found between cheese and UC risk.

A hybrid microwave hot air-drying system (MW-HAD) was employed as the dehydration method, and the effectiveness of this approach was compared to conventional techniques. Additionally, the study aimed to assess the applicability of the optimized red cabbage juice powder (RCJP) in the production of functional pancakes.

Cheese spoilage and cheese-related diseases have been detected in Ottoman documents. One document states that a person died of a cheese-borne illness. Clean and tinned containers were used in cheese production, storage, and sale, and poisonous herbs should not be used during cheese ripening.