Acta Scientiarum Polonorum. Technologia Alimentaria

Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages around the world. Currently, there is a noticeable increase in the consumption of beer, especially non- and low-alcoholic beers. The sensory characteristics of these beers are very similar to their alcoholic counterparts, while a lack of alcohol or a low alcohol content reduces their psychoactive character. In addition, their high nutritional and low caloric values make these types of drinks an excellent alternative to soft drinks (for adults), primarily sweetened carbonated beverages...

BACKGROUND: Even though dragon fruit peel has more health benefits than its pulp, it is considered to be waste after fruit processing. In this study, dragon fruit peel was explored as an additional ingredient in winemaking. METHODS: The contents of total phenolic compounds, betacyanins and ascorbic acid, the antioxidant capacity by DPPHž method, and the level of consumer acceptability of the wines prepared from two species with and without peel were compared. RESULTS: The wines of the H...

BACKGROUND: The use of natural plant antioxidants has been an alternative approach to synthetic antioxidants for food applications. This study investigated the antioxidant properties of the leaves of Curcuma longa L. against the oxidation of soybean oil using leaf extracts obtained from seven different types of organic solvents and compared to the action of efficient synthetic antioxidants which are widely used and low cost but with toxicity risk. The application of natural alternatives from sources still little studied is a proposal and the extraction of compounds with high antioxidant capacity may vary according to the type of solvent, its mixture, its polarity and other factors that burden or harm the health of the consumer...

BACKGROUND: Ethylene response factors (ERFs) perform diverse functions in fruit development, ripening and senescence. However, the effects of postharvest treatments on ERF genes have not been widely investigated due to the lack of peach ERF genomic information. The aim of this study was to investigate the ERF genes' expression of freshly harvested peach during storage after 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment. METHODS: 10 μL L-1 1-MCP was used to fumigate peaches...

BACKGROUND: There is much promise in technologies which may speed up time-consuming processes such as preparing seed yeast, primary fermentation and improving beer quality in the brewing industry. This study focuses on the activating and disintegrative effect of ultrasound with a 44 kHz frequency and a 1.0 W/cm2 intensity on brewer's yeast. METHODS: This study established that ten-minute ultrasonic treatment of yeast is sufficient to reach the stimulating effect...

BACKGROUND: Chemometrics can be used to analyze a wide range of food products for authentication, quality control, differentiation and the determination of nutrition quality. Owing to the scarcity of studies relating to the intrinsic physico-chemical characteristics of penaeid shrimps caught on the Nigerian coast, the aim of this research was to estimate the energy-supplying nutrients, mineral elements and functional characteristics of Farfantepenaeus notialis from the Lagos Lagoon. METHODS: The proximate composition was determined using the AOAC method while the energy-providing nutrients were multiplied by the Atwater factors...

BACKGROUND: The globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) is a rich source of phenolic compounds which may be extracted by ultrasound technology and used as a medicinal alternative. The objective of this work was to determine the radiation amplitude (%), ethanol concentration (%), and time extraction (min) required to guarantee an elevated content of polyphenol compounds. METHODS: The optimal extraction conditions were assessed through the Box-Wilson design and by applying Composite Face Centered (CCFC) and total phenolic compounds (TPC) as the response variables...

BACKGROUND: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of feed rations with a different share of pea seed meal on the slaughter value, physicochemical and organoleptic characteristics of breast muscles in broiler chickens. METHODS: A growth experiment was carried out involving 120 Ross 308 broiler chickens allocated randomly to three feeding groups each consisting of 40 birds of both sexes. Each group was divided into five subgroups each consisting of eight chickens...

BACKGROUND: The diet of most of the population is limited to a reduced number of plants, even in areas that have a varied and extensive diversity, such as Brazil. Unconventional Food Plants (UFPs) are plants considered exotic, native, and wild that grow naturally and can be used as food. Among these is Talinum paniculatum (Jacq.) Gaertn., which is widespread throughout Brazil and can be a potential source of nutrients. Due to the potential of utilization of UFPs in human food and the lack of studies regarding the composition of T...

BACKGROUND: In recent years, increasing health awareness in consumers has motivated breweries to expand their beverage ranges with products with increased biological value. The aim of the present research was to develop probiotic wort-based beverages with grapefruit or tangerine zest essential oil addition. METHODS: Wort was produced with 60% Pilsen malt, 20% Vienna malt and 20% Caramel Munich ІІ malt with and without the addition of 0.05% (v/v) grapefruit or tangerine essential oils...

BACKGROUND: Economically important vegetables are a strong source of antioxidants with different characteristics. Capsicum L. (pepper) is an important agricultural plant because of its economical, medicinal, and nutritional values. METHODS: This study aimed to test antioxidant parameters in the fruits of 9 cultivars of Capsicum annuum L. (CA 01-09), 7 cultivars of C. baccatum L. (CB 01-07), and 11 cultivars of C. chinense Jacq. (CC 01-11). The antioxidant activity of the investigated Capsicum cultivars was measured, along with the free radical scavenging activity (FRSA), using the DPPH method, and the molybdenum reducing power (MRP) was expressed as mg TE (Trolox equivalent) per g of DW (dry weight)...

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the relation between iron and folic acid (FA) supplementation and inflammation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of iron and folate deficiency and supplementation on blood morphology parameters, and to assess the role of iron and folate transporters in inflammation. METHODS: A four-week period of FA and iron deficiency in Wistar rats was followed by randomization into a group fed with a diet deficient in FA and supplemented with Fe (DFE), a group fed a diet deficient in Fe and supplemented with FA (DFOL), a group fed a diet supplemented with Fe and FA (FEFOL), a group fed a diet deficient in Fe and FA (D), and a group fed a control diet (C)...

BACKGROUND: The search for new plant raw material as a potential source of antioxidants is still ongoing. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial capacity of the plant raw material of Crambe spp. during vegetation. METHODS: The free radical scavenging activity and molybdenum reducing power of the extracts were used to determine antioxidant activity. The quantification of polyphenol compounds was conducted with Folin-Ciocalteu reagent. Flavonoids and phenolic acids were also determined...

BACKGROUND: Bacaba (Oenocarpus bacaba Mart.) has a high yield of oil, with the potential to produce biologically active natural products and can be considered a new "superfruit" with high value added. METHODS: Acid value, peroxide value, refractive index, saponification value, p-anisidine value, relative density, iodine value, total oxidation value, specific extinction coefficients at 232 and 270 nm (K232 and K270), ΔK, and color were determined. RESULTS: The most significant changes in the quality values, such as peroxide (26...

BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to evaluate the caffeine level and antioxidant activity of brews of specialty grade coffee compared to popular coffee brands. METHODS: Ten types of coffee were used, including 7 specialty Arabica, 1 Robusta and 2 popular cheap coffee brands. For caffeine determination, HPLC analysis and the spectrophotometric method were used as reference. The total polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity (DPPH and FRAP methods) were evaluated...

BACKGROUND: Nowadays, dried milk products are highly traded and consumed all over the world, so we aimed in this study to evaluate to what extent whole and skim milk powders are safe and comply with Egyptian standards. METHODS: Eighty samples of dried milk (50 whole milk powder and 30 skim milk powder) were gathered from several retailers and supermarkets for evaluation of their differing quality and safety parameters. RESULTS: The most frequent off-flavors recovered from whole milk powder samples were cooked ones and, in the case of skim milk powder samples, flat ones...

BACKGROUND: Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart), a Brazilian fruit, is considered a "superfruit" due its energetic properties and bioactive compounds. The açai's anti-inflammatory effects could attenuate the undesirable metabolic and pro-inflammatory side effects triggered by some antipsychotic drugs, such as Olanzapine (OLZ). It is possible to infer that açai supplement could potentially minimize the adverse effects of OLZ. Aim. This study tested the potential in vitro effects of açai hydroalcoholic extract on the inflammatory activation of the RAW 264...

BACKGROUND: 'Cempedak' (Artocarpus integer) is an aromatic fruit which is similar to jackfruit. Although it is rich in vitamin A and is consumed fresh, the fruit has a short shelf life. Hence, it can be converted through a spray-drying process, to form powder, which is more stable. Powder flow properties are important when considering storage, while its reconstitution characteristics are critical for the consumer to make juice from the product. METHODS: The parameters of spray-dried 'cempedak' fruit powder under study include inlet air temperature (140-180°C) and maltodextrin (DE 10) concentrations (5-15% w/w)...

BACKGROUND: Cold-pressed berry seed oils are used for consumption and other applications including skin and hair care. They are natural products which gain the attention of customers. In this study, strawberry, raspberry and blackberry seed oils used for cosmetic purposes, purchased from three different European producers, were analyzed. The aim of the study was to assess the quality and oxidative stability of the berry fruit oils, thus they were analyzed after purchase and after 4 and 8 weeks of storage at room temperature...

BACKGROUND: According to Statistics Poland (GUS, 2021), 15.8% of women and 2.5% of men suffer from thyroid disease. Although pharmacotherapy is the primary treatment, there is evidence that some vitamins and minerals can alleviate the symptoms of thyroid disease. A well-balanced and varied diet should cover the individual demand for energy and all necessary nutrients. However, dietary supplements are prevalent in Poland. This study aims to evaluate the frequency and reasons behind dietary supplementation in patients with hypothyroid diseases...