Current Nutrition & Food Science - Volume 18, Issue 4, 2022

Various research showed that antioxidants can effectively overcome the damage caused by free radicals to human health. Therefore, antioxidants are identified as one of the main directions in the development of health care and cosmetics products due to high demand in the market. This review mainly focuses on the phycocyanin, a type of natural antioxidant mainly found in cyanobacteria. This mini review summarizes th Read More

By-products from the food sector now have a wide range of applications. Low-cost raw materials, followed by low-cost goods, are regarded as one of the sectors’ top goals. Because of its economic relevance, reduced price, and nutrients such as protein, fiber, carbs, and antioxidants, oilseed cakes (OCs) have found a desirable place in livestock and poultry feed. Furthermore, because the cake has the same desirable nutrients, Read More

Aim: The purpose of the present study is to map and address renowned authors, scientific annual production, collaboration indices, impact factors, and keyword and count objects towards organic food products. Methods: The current analysis examined 140 research articles published in Science Citation Index (SCI) and Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) databases from 2002 to 2021. Additionally, the study conducted a bibliometr Read More

Background: Olive (Oleo europaea L.) cultivars are widely cultivated all over the world. However, they are often attacked by pests and pathogens. This deteriorates the quality of the crop, leading to less yield of olive oil. The different infections that cause comparable disease symptoms on olive leaves can be classified using image processing techniques. Objective: The olive has established itself as a superfood and a possible sou Read More

Background: Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages worldwide and is popular for its characteristic flavor and rich organoleptic properties. Aim: Based on published articles, the aims of this review are i) study the association between coffee consumption and benefits to human health; ii) the effects of coffee consumption on some pathologies; and iii) provide a description of coffee’s bioactive compounds. Discussion: Coffe Read More

Background: This article discloses information related to a recent patent filed by the author on extracts of freshly cut farm birds and animals. Objective: The objective was to evaluate “Liquid-Protein” extracts obtained from live cells of protein-rich meat of farm birds or animals as well as from baby plants of pulses. Methods: Freshly cut meat pieces or sprouts of pulses were put in water and pulse-heated for 30 minutes. Th Read More

Background: Protein supplements have become a widespread practice amongst athletes and gym users worldwide. However, studies on the use of protein supplements among female gym users in Saudi Arabia are lacking. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of protein supplement usage among female gym users and their attitudes towards protein supplementation in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. M Read More

Background: During the initial outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic, there were few effective evidence-based vaccines or treatments available, which led to many attempts to find alternative options. Objective: This study aimed to compare the general dietary and lifestyle habits among the Saudi adult population in Riyadh before and during COVID-19. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study targeting the Riyadh Read More