Letters in Functional Foods - Current Issue

BackgroundFood waste is a major worldwide problem due to the increasing population and imbalances in supply chains. Waste from fruits and vegetables are a substantial proportion of the overall food waste generated, accounting for approximately 42% of the waste produced. Methane, a strong greenhouse gas with a significant potential for global warming, is produced when these waste products are typically dumped in la Read More

Excessive alcohol consumption over time is one of the primary causes of liver disease and death globally. Because there is no effective treatment, the situation has become more complicated, and the emphasis has shifted to the use of alternative and complementary medicine to treat liver problems. Herbs with dietary use have played an important part in the treatment of liver diseases since antiquity. Amla or Indian gooseb Read More

The human gut microbiota is part of a delicate ecosystem that also involves the individual in which it is hosted and the environment. Humans and their gut microbiota depend on each other to maintain good health, but many external factors can contribute to the disruption of this balance and lead to diseases. Pesticides are a good example of environmental pollutants to which humans are exposed on a daily basis, mainly throu Read More

Background & PurposeDiabetes is a disease that has affected many people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 80% of humans still rely on conventional or folk medicament in developed countries. The effectiveness of herbal medicines was credited to the phytochemical components.ObjectiveThis review aims to highlight the pathological pathways of diabetes and the antidiabetic mechanis Read More

Pulses have redeemed the interest in terms of a sustainable and healthy diet due to their high protein content. Furthermore, the vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals they contain also make them more valuable nutritionally. A sustainable diet should improve public health and food security and has a low environmental footprint. Pulses have been considered one of the emerging plant food proteins. Although they have beneficial Read More

BackgroundProbiotics and prebiotics are functional ingredients that provide health benefits to consumers but they are mainly incorporated in dairy products. Designing a non-dairy product in which probiotics and prebiotics would be incorporated would allow more consumers to benefit from their advantages.ObjectiveThis study investigated the effect of supplementation of two different prebiotics, fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and i Read More