Current Nutrition & Food Science - Volume 20, Issue 1, 2024

Non-enzymatic protein glycation occurs spontaneously via the formation of sugarprotein Schiff adducts. The end products of this pathway are terminally misfolded proteins popularly known as Advanced Glycation End (AGE) Products. Glycated proteins account for a diverse spectrum of physiological maladies including arteriosclerosis, renal failure, diabetic complications, obesity, and neurological disorders. AGEs not only Read More

For instance, antifoam compounds are used at concentrations ranging from a few ppm to a particular percentage of the product's total weight. They can either work together in a synergistic way to benefit one another or compete with one another. In order to "prohibit the use of additives in foods that have not been adequately studied to ensure their safety," the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was modified in September 1958 Read More

Palms have been a source of food, drinks, oil, lumber, sugar, and the sap it produces. Palm sap is a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage that has a plethora of health benefits. Some examples of palm-based beverages are Neera, toddy, tuba, wine, arak, and other traditional fermented drinks, along with concentrated syrups. Palm sap-based beverages are high in carbohydrates, vital amino acids, and vitamins and are consume Read More

Background: A detailed study on vitamin D status in India has revealed a significant frequency of vitamin D insufficiency among people. People's hectic schedules cause various deficits in their bodies since they are not exposed to enough sunshine, which results in inadequate vitamin D intake over time, diminished sunshine exposure, the kidney's failure to convert 25(OH)D to its active form, or insufficient vitamin D absorption t Read More

Background: Raman spectroscopy has evolved into an important fast, rapid, direct, and non-destructive technique that has recently been applied in different fields.Objective: The present work aims to study the theoretical bases and the experimental techniques relate to Raman spectroscopy and highlight the performance as well as the different applications of the technique.Methods: Spectroscopy, in general, is the study of the int Read More

Background: Micronutrients play a vital role in the maintenance and proper functioning of body tissues. Micronutrients broadly consist of minerals and vitamins. These vitamins and minerals are of supreme importance in the treatment of an eclectic variety of diseases and are obligatory for many metabolic processes.Objective: The objective of this review is to give a comprehensive overview on the role of micronutrients in t Read More

Aims: The present study was carried out to evaluate the quality and quantity of lipids and fatty acids in Mauritanian sardines (Sardinella aurita) and Moroccan sardines (Sardina pilchardus).Methods: Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analyses were adopted thereof.Results: the studied samples were found to be very rich in lipids: 17-26% for Mauritanian sardinella and 45-48% fo Read More

Background: The goldenberry is a fruit that grows in the Andean valleys of Ecuador and Peru. The goldenberry has a high nutritional value, thanks to the presence of ascorbic acid, carotenoids, and total phenols. Also, this fruit has shown the ability to attenuate hepatorenal injuries, antidiabetic and antihypertensive effects, and hepatoprotective effects.Objective: The work aimed to take advantage of the nutritional and medicinal Read More

Background: Periodic monitoring of food quality can help determine the staff's satisfaction at any institution, such as the hospital. However, the lack of published studies on the evaluation of staff's satisfaction with hospital food prompted us to conduct the first survey on this topic in Tunisia. The aim was to determine the prevalence of food satisfaction among health professionals and identify factors affecting the satisfaction level. Read More

Objectives: The aim of this study is to analyze the microbial quality and physicochemical properties of raw and pasteurized milk from Tangail District of Bangladesh.Methods: A rigorous study was carried out from April - August 2019 at the Tangail District of Bangladesh for investigation. A total of 18 samples were examined by following the standard bacteriological methods and by using a refractometer and digital pH meter.Results Read More

Background: Vitamin D plays a very important role in the human body. In Saudi Arabia, the sun exposure is limited for many reasons. The use of vitamin D-fortified food or supplements may complement the daily body requirements. The knowledge and perception of the general population towards vitamin D-fortified intake in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, are not known.Objectives: In this study, we aim to evaluate the knowledge and Read More