Nutritional quality of gluten‐free products in Moroccan supermarkets and e‐commerce platforms

2020 ◽  
Vol 97 (5) ◽  
pp. 912-920
Author(s):  
Morad Guennouni ◽  
Noureddine El Khoudri ◽  
Aicha Bourrhouat ◽  
Abderraouaf Hilali
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Free Products

scholarly journals The Nutritional Quality of Gluten-Free Products for Children

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 142 (2) ◽  
pp. e20180525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlene Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Free Products

Assessment of Price And Nutritional Quality of Gluten-Free Products versus Their Analogues with Gluten Through the Algorithm of The Nutri-Score Front-of-Package Labeling System

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara de las Heras-Delgado ◽  
Adoración de las Nieves Alías-Guerrero ◽  
Esther Cendra-Duarte ◽  
J Salas-Salvado ◽  
Elisenda Vilchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Free Products ◽  
System P ◽  
Package Labeling ◽  
Labeling System ◽  
Nutritional Profiles

Evidence showed that the nutritional quality of gluten-free products (GFPs) was lower than non-GFPs. Our main objective was to compare the nutritional quality, through nutritional profiles of foods underlying Nutri-Score...

Nutritional Quality of Gluten-Free Breads

2021 ◽  
pp. 89-99
Author(s):  
Shafia Ashraf ◽  
Sajad Ahmad Sofi ◽  
Khalid Muzaffar ◽  
Darakshan Majid ◽  
Jasmeet Kour
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Gluten Free

scholarly journals A Comparison of the Nutritional Qualities of Supermarket’s Own and Regular Brands of Bread in Sweden

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veli-Matti Lappi ◽  
Antoine Mottas ◽  
Johan Sundström ◽  
Bruce Neal ◽  
Marie Löf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Grocery Store ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Australian Health ◽  
Lower Protein ◽  
Nutritional Qualities ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Total Fat

Processed food is associated with unhealthy qualities such as higher content of harmful fats, sugars and salt. The aim of our study was to compare the nutritional qualities of supermarket’s own brands and regular brands of bread sold in Sweden. Additionally, we compared the nutritional qualities of gluten-free and gluten-containing bread. We collected information from the labels of 332 bread products available in the largest grocery store chains. The Australian Health Star Rating (HSR) system was used to quantify the nutritional quality of each bread product. We compared all supermarket’s own brand products to regular brand products, and gluten-free to gluten-containing bread. The mean HSR for the supermarket’s own brands was lower than the regular brands (3.6 vs. 3.7; p = 0.046). For the regular brand products, the fibre, sugar and total fat content were greater (p < 0.001, p = 0.002 and p = 0.021, respectively), while less protein (p = 0.009) compared to regular bread products. Gluten-free bread had a lower HSR than gluten-containing bread (mean 3.5 vs. 3.8, respectively; p < 0.001). The regular brand products were slightly healthier than the supermarket’s own brands, primarily as a result of a higher fibre content. Gluten-free bread products were slightly unhealthier due to a lower protein content.

scholarly journals Influence of Extrusion-Cooking Conditions on Corn Pasta Quality

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Nazeer El-Bialee ◽  
AbdelGawad Mohammed Saad ◽  
Mohamed Ibrahim El-Didamony ◽  
Gamal Zahran
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Expansion Ratio ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Free Products ◽  
Overall Acceptability ◽  
Cooking Properties ◽  
Single Screw Extruder ◽  
Specific Mechanical Energy ◽  
Mouth Feel

Gluten free products remain the cornerstone for celiac patients. Insufficiency, poverty and little offered about gluten free products (quality and quantity) represented a high obstacle for Egyptian celiac patients. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to modify a single screw extruder to produce gluten–free pasta (GFP) (tagliatelle type). The GFP was made from corn flour under screw rotation speed (N) of 10, 25 and 50 rpm at 40, 65, 90 and 115 ºC of barrel temperature (BT). Extruder performance was evaluated as specific mechanical energy (SME) and expansion ratio (Er). The cooking quality of GFP as optimum cooking time (OCT), cooked yield (CY), swelling (Sw), cooking losses (CL) and sensory characteristics (appearance, colour, taste, mouth feel and overall acceptability) were evaluated. The better results of the GFP sensory evaluation were obtained at BT= 80 ºC, N =25 rpm and Er ≈ 1.38 with OCT ≈ 3.3 min, CY= 196%, Sw = 210% and CL= 16.3%. All parameters were given a direct proportion with processing variables N and BT, except CL. Furthermore, it can be predicted cooking properties values for GFP by SME value using the following equation; SME » 1.8675 (Er) + 0.8037 » 0.0608 (OCT)1.5984  » 8×10-17 (CY)6.7878 » 2×10-9 (Sw)3.494  » -0.0306 (CL) + 0.7877.

Availability and cost of gluten-free products in Moroccan supermarkets and e-commerce platforms

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Morad Guennouni ◽  
Noureddine El Khoudri ◽  
Aicha Bourrouhouate ◽  
Abderraouf Hilali
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Price Difference ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Free Products ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Diet Adherence

PurposeThe prevalence of celiac disease is increasing alarmingly. The only and effective treatment for this disease is a strict gluten-free diet Efforts have been made by industrialists to produce gluten-free products (GFPs); however, their low availability and high cost, compared to gluten-containing products (GCPs) still remain among the factors that cause gluten-free adherence failure. The objective of this survey is to compare the availability and cost of GFPs in supermarkets in two Moroccan cities, Marrakech and Casablanca, and on e-commerce platforms and see how they compare to GCPs.Design/methodology/approachThis is a cross-sectional study that targets supermarkets and e-commerce websites that sell GFPs food and their GCPs equivalents. The price of each product is recorded per 100 g.FindingsThe study surveys 271 GFPs and their 579 GCPs equivalents that were subsequently divided into six categories. The “GF Cookie and Cakes” category came on top of the list of products. GFPs were more available on e-commerce websites than at supermarkets in two Moroccan cities (p = 0.003). The GFPs are 364% (115–1309%) more expensive than their GCPs counterparts. Also, the authors recorded a significant price difference between GFPs sold in supermarkets and those sold on online.Originality/valueThis study reveals that labeled GFPs are less available and more expensive than their equivalents GCPs in Morocco. This affects GF diet adherence and quality of life of celiac patients. The patients who use GFPs need financial compensation from the national government.

scholarly journals Analysis of Food Labels to Evaluate the Nutritional Quality of Bread Products and Substitutes Sold in Italy: Results from the Food Labelling of Italian Products (FLIP) Study

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1905
Author(s):  
Donato Angelino ◽  
Alice Rosi ◽  
Emilia Ruggiero ◽  
Daniele Nucci ◽  
Gaetana Paolella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Salt Content ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Food Labelling ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Health Claim ◽  
Italian Market

Bread is one of the most common staple foods, despite the increasing consumption of the so-called “bread substitutes”. The aim of the present work is to survey the nutritional quality intended as a nutrition declaration of 339 pre-packed bread products and 1020 bread substitutes sold in the major retailers present on the Italian market. Comparisons of energy, macronutrient, and salt content within product types, and between regular and gluten-free (GF) products and products with or without nutrition claim (NC) and health claim (HC) declarations, were performed. A high inter-product variability was detected. The median energy contents were 274 (interquartile range 255–289) and 412 (380–437) kcal/100 for bread products and substitutes, respectively. Irrespective of the category, GF products had lower amounts of energy than their gluten-containing counterpart (p < 0.001), whereas products carrying NC had lower energy, sugar and salt amounts than the products without these declarations on the pack (p < 0.001 for all). A strong positive correlation was observed between energy and carbohydrate in bread (rho = 0.73, p < 0.001), but not in substitutes (rho = 0.033, p = 0.29). The present work highlighted a high variability in the apparent nutritional quality of bread products and substitutes sold on the Italian market, and suggested that bread alternatives should not be considered tout court as substitutes from a nutritional point of view.

Quality of Life in People with Coeliac Disease: Psychological and Socio- Economic Aspects

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Isabel Martínez-Martinez ◽  
Antoni Alegre-Martínez ◽  
Jessica García-Ibánez ◽  
Omar Cauli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Coeliac Disease ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Free Products ◽  
Economic Issues ◽  
Education And Care ◽  
Physical Changes

Background and Objective: Coeliac disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune intestinal disorder characterized by intolerance to gluten, a protein contained in certain cereals. The main physiopathological basis of CD is the progressive destruction of intestinal villi caused by gluten ingestion by genetically-susceptible individuals. Patients who receive a diagnosis of CD must make significant changes to their daily habits and this can affect their quality of life. The objective of this review is to summarize the evidence regarding the economic, physical and social limitations which can affect the quality of life in patients with CD. Results: Different factors such as physical changes, psychological effects, interpersonal relationships, emotions and economic difficulties can affect the quality of life of these patients. Observations suggest that, in general, women with CD experience a greater deterioration in their quality of life than men. Lastly, complications in daily life are also associated with the reduced availability of gluten-free products which also usually cost more than standard products. </P><P> Conclusions: Continuous health education and care regarding socio-economic issues should be continuously developed and provided to people with CD.

Assessment of Nutritional Adequacy of Packaged Gluten-free Food Products

2014 ◽  
Vol 75 (4) ◽  
pp. 186-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tasha Kulai ◽  
Mohsin Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Free Food ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
Carbohydrate Content ◽  
Financial Impact ◽  
Grocery Stores ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Nutritional Adequacy ◽  
Product Size

Purpose: There is concern about the nutritional quality of processed gluten-free (GF) products. The aim was to investigate the nutrient composition and cost of processed GF products compared with similar regular products. Methods: Product size, price, caloric value, and macro- and micronutrient composition were compared between foods labeled “Gluten-free” and comparable regular products in 5 grocery stores in 3 Canadian cities. Data were calculated per 100 g of product. Results: A total of 131 products were studied (71 GF, 60 regular). Overall, calories were comparable between GF and regular foods. However, fat content of GF breads was higher (mean 7.7 vs. 3.6 g, P = 0.003), whereas protein was lower (mean 5.0 vs. 8.0 g, P = 0.001). Mean carbohydrate content of GF pasta was higher (78 vs. 74 g, P = 0.001), whereas protein (7.5 vs. 13.3 g, P < 0.001), fibre (3.3 vs. 5.8 g, P = 0.048), iron (9% vs. 25%DV, P < 0.001), and folate content (5% vs. 95%DV, P < 0.001) were lower. Mean price of GF products was $1.99 versus $1.23 for regular products (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Some commonly consumed packaged GF foods are higher in fat and carbohydrates and lower in protein, iron, and folate compared with regular products. GF products are more expensive. Dietitians should counsel patients on the GF diet regarding its nutritional and financial impact.

scholarly journals New Software for Gluten-Free Diet Evaluation and Nutritional Education

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2505 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arrate Lasa ◽  
Idoia Larretxi ◽  
Edurne Simón ◽  
Itziar Churruca ◽  
Virginia Navarro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Quality ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Nutritional Education ◽  
Macronutrient Composition ◽  
Free Products ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
Energy And Nutrient Intake

Following a gluten-free diet (GFD) is the only treatment for celiac disease. This diet must ensure the absence of gluten but also needs to be nutritionally balanced. Dietitians working in this field cannot properly evaluate energy and nutrient intake of celiac people because dietary programs available on the market do not contain the nutritional composition of gluten-free products (GFP). Here we present a new GFD evaluation software that contains more than 700 gluten-free rendered foodstuffs and their macronutrient composition. Apart from diet evaluation and design, the software represents a tool for nutritional education as well, since it shows diet appropriacy and indicates how to promote balanced self-care. Moreover, anthropometric and biochemical data or symptoms presence and diet adherence can be recorded and evaluated. This open free software, can be downloaded in its app format for mobiles and tablets. Software evaluation indicated its correct functionality and the importance of assessing a GFD with GFP instead of with their gluten-containing analogues. Thus, this software represents an essential e-Health tool, not only for proper GFD evaluation, but also for improving life quality of celiac and gluten sensitive people.

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