scholarly journals The Application of Pollen as a Functional Food and Feed Ingredient—The Present and Perspectives

Biomolecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Ž. Kostić ◽  
Danijel D. Milinčić ◽  
Miroljub B. Barać ◽  
Mohammad Ali Shariati ◽  
Živoslav Lj. Tešić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Feed Ingredient ◽  
Nutritional Properties ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Food And Feed ◽  
Animal Growth ◽  
Further Development

Pollen is recognized as an excellent dietary supplement for human nutrition, which is why it can be found in different forms on the market (granules, capsules, tablets, pellets, and powders). But, the digestibility of pollen’s nutrients is strongly affected by the presence of a pollen shell, which can decrease the bioavailability of nutrients by 50% and more. Since consumers have become more aware of the benefits of a healthy diet and the necessity to improve pollen digestibility, different pollen-based functional food products have been developed and extensive studies were done to estimate the beneficial effects of pollen-based feed on animal growth, health, and rigor mortise stage. Considering the positive effects of pollen nutrients and phytometabolites on human and animal health, the aim of this paper was to give an overview of recent achievements in the application of pollen in the formulation of functional food and animal diets. Special attention was paid to the effects of pollen’s addition on the nutritional, functional, techno-functional, and sensory properties of the new formulated food products. Anti-nutritional properties of pollen were also discussed. This review points out the benefits of pollen addition to food and feed and the possible directions in the further development of functional food and feed for the wellbeing of everyone.

scholarly journals Potential of Microalgae for the Production of Different Biotechnological Products

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Grubišić ◽  
Mirela Ivančić Šantek ◽  
Božidar Šantek
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Bioactive Peptides ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Economic Point ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Cell Factories ◽  
Food And Feed

Microalgae have been recognized as powerful phototrophic cell-factories whose applications range from biomass production for food and feed purposes to the production of high-value products and biofuels. Microalgae have been considered a source of functional ingredients, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, essential minerals, vitamins and bioactive peptides that can have positive effects on human and animal health. Besides having high nutritional value due to the high percentage of proteins in their composition, microalgae generate high-value products, such as pigments, polysaccharides, bio-hydrogen, and even bio-polyesters with plastic-like properties. Algal biomass that remains after product recovery can be used as forage, biofertilizer or feedstock for biogas production. This step in overall algal production is important from an economic point of view due to the reduction in production costs. This paper presents the detailed study of the biotechnologically most important microalgae strains, and the design principles of photobioreactors for their cultivation. In addition, the main existing and potential high-value products derivable from microalgae, as well as utilization of microalgae for phytoremediation and biogas production, were reviewed.

Linseed Essential Oil – Source of Lipids as Active Ingredients for Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (24) ◽  
pp. 4537-4558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana R. Campos ◽  
Patricia Severino ◽  
Classius S. Ferreira ◽  
Aleksandra Zielinska ◽  
Antonello Santini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Blood Flow ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Flaxseed Oil ◽  
Dietary Fibers ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Storage Lipids ◽  
Oil Source

Linseed - also known as flaxseed - is known for its beneficial effects on animal health attributed to its composition. Linseed comprises linoleic and α-linolenic fatty acids, various dietary fibers and lignans, which are beneficial to health because they reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, as well as cancer, decreasing the levels of cholesterol and relaxing the smooth muscle cells in arteries increasing the blood flow. Essential fatty acids from flax participate in several metabolic processes of the cell, not only as structuring components of the cell membrane but also as storage lipids. Flax, being considered a functional food, can be consumed in a variety of ways, including seeds, oil or flour, contributing to basic nutrition. Several formulations containing flax are available on the market in the form of e.g. capsules and microencapsulated powders having potential as nutraceuticals. This paper revises the different lipid classes found in flaxseeds and their genomics. It also discusses the beneficial effects of flax and flaxseed oil and their biological advantages as ingredients in pharmaceuticals and in nutraceuticals products.

A comprehensive review on the development of probiotic supplemented confectioneries

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eylül Şenöztop ◽  
Tuğçe Dokuzlu ◽  
Mine Güngörmüşler
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Lemon Juice ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Research Review ◽  
Fermented Foods ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
The World ◽  
Living Organisms

Abstract Probiotics are living organisms that have beneficial effects on host by regulating the microbial balance of the intestinal system. While probiotics are naturally found in yogurt and other fermented foods, they can also be added to many products. Although mostly in dairy products, it is possible to see examples of food products supplemented by probiotics in bakeries, chocolates and confectioneries. Nowadays, the COVID-19 pandemic that the world suffers increased the demand for such functional food products including probiotics. Due to probiotics having potential effects on strengthening the immune system, confectioneries supplemented by probiotics were comprehensively discussed in this review together with the suggestion of a novel gelly composition. The suggested formulation of the product is a gel-like snack contains natural ingredients such as carrot, lemon juice and sugar provided from apples. This research review article provided a guide together with the recommendations for potential probiotic research in candy and confectionery industry.

scholarly journals Mycochemicals in wild and cultivated mushrooms: nutrition and health

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Cateni ◽  
Maria Letizia Gargano ◽  
Giuseppe Procida ◽  
Giuseppe Venturella ◽  
Fortunato Cirlincione ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Farm Animals ◽  
Pharmaceutical Chemistry ◽  
Nutrition And Health ◽  
Medicinal Mushrooms ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Cultivated Species ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Cultivated Mushrooms

AbstractThe mushrooms have contributed to the development of active ingredients of fundamental importance in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry as well as of important tools in human and animal health, nutrition, and functional food. This review considers studies on the beneficial effects of medicinal mushrooms on the nutrition and health of humans and farm animals. An overview of the chemical structure and composition of mycochemicals is presented in this review with particular reference to phenolic compounds, triterpenoids and sterols, fatty acids and lipids, polysaccharides, proteins, peptides, and lectins. The nutritional value and chemical composition of wild and cultivated mushrooms in Italy is also the subject of this review which also deals with mushrooms as nutraceuticals and the use of mushrooms in functional foods. The nutraceutical benefits of UV irradiation of cultivated species of basidiomycetes to generate high amounts of vitamin D2 is also highlighted and the ability of the muhsrooms to inhibit glycation is analyzed. Finally, attention is paid to studies on bioactivities of some Italian wild and cultivated mushrooms with particular reference to species belonging to the genus Pleurotus. The review highlights the potential of medicinal mushrooms in the production of mycochemicals that represent a source of drugs, nutraceutical, and functional food. Graphic abstract

scholarly journals Isolation and biochemical characterization of probiotic bacteria obtained from yogurt samples of Rajshahi and Chittagong divisions of Bangladesh and their antimicrobial activity against enteric pathogens

2020 ◽  
pp. 142-152
Author(s):  
KM Hossain ◽  
P Barai ◽  
SMM Rahman ◽  
MF Al Mazid ◽  
MS Gazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Biochemical Characterization ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Enteric Pathogens ◽  
Probiotic Bacteria ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Excellent Growth ◽  
Technological Intervention ◽  
Food And Feed ◽  
Carbohydrate Fermentation

Probiotics are generally live microorganisms which exert beneficial effects on human and animal health by improving the gastrointestinal microflora. Isolation and proper identification of probiotic bacteria are very much important for safe use in food and feed industry. With this perceptive, the aim of the present study was the isolation of probiotic bacteria and their biochemical characterization. In this study, ten probiotic Lactobacillus spp. was isolated and according to their morphological, physiological and biochemical assay, it was observed that all the isolated bacteria were rod shaped, gram positive, catalase negative, non-motile and coagulase positive which are an indicator of typical probiotic bacteria. Carbohydrate fermentation pattern and growth against inhibitory substances viz. pH 3.0, 0.3% bile, 0.1-0.4% phenol and 1-6% NaCl ensured the criteria for identification of the probiotic bacteria. All the isolated bacteria showed excellent growth against low pH (3.0) and bile (0.3%) in a 24 hour period of time. Isolated bacteria were tested for their antimicrobial activity against eight human and animal enteric pathogens and showed promising antimicrobial efficacy against the selective pathogens. Further research regarding, molecular characterization and identification of specific genes and proteins of interest through technological intervention may help to develop next generation bacteriocins and industrially important drug for human and animals. Bangladesh J. of Livestock Res. 21-25: 142-152, 2018

scholarly journals BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF PROBIOTICS BASED THERAPY FOR IMMUNE HOMEOSTASIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (03) ◽  
pp. 782-785
Author(s):  
Supriya Chadalavada ◽  
◽  
Sri Raman Gurumanchi ◽  
Bhuvaneswari Mannam ◽  
Bala Naga Raja Kumari Nagalingam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Reducing Sugar ◽  
Bacillus Species ◽  
Immune Homeostasis ◽  
Probiotic Properties ◽  
Nutritional Properties ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Host Health ◽  
Extended Lifespan ◽  
Dairy Starter

Several approaches have been used to demonstrate that signals derived from gut microbiota are critical for the development of the immune system. Probiotics are live microorganisms that have beneficial effects on host health, including extended lifespan, when they are administered or present in adequate quantities. However, the mechanisms by which probiotics stimulate host longevity remain unclear and very poorly understood. Probiotic supplements are needed to determine the effectiveness as a non-chemical approach to promote health and welfare. Our studies focus on the assessment of the molecular impact of probiotic administration involved in homeostasis and immunity. Shrimps received the recommended doses of microbial pack containing Bacillus species andRhodococcus species. The fermentation was carried at 37°C for 72 hours under microaerophilic condition. The parameters like pH, microbial load, acidity and concentration of reducing sugar had been measured.This probiotic pack when used either alone or in combination with traditional dairy starter, significantly improved the nutritional properties and the shelf life of the product. The present work will be valuable to elaborate novel functional food based on these original probiotic properties.

scholarly journals Implication of aflatoxins as potent carcinogens

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
Fatima Mukhtar
Keyword(s):  
Animal Health ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Aflatoxin Contamination ◽  
International Agency ◽  
Attractive Alternative ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Mycotoxigenic Fungi ◽  
Food And Feed

Aspergillus species influence human and animal health directly and indirectly with a significant economic impact on the society. A. flavus and A. parasiticus are the two major species that produce aflatoxins. Several mycotoxins are reported from several other mycotoxigenic fungi of which the aflatoxins are the most toxic and damaging polyketides. Economically important crops such as maize, rice, cotton seed, peanuts, and spices are all susceptible to contamination of aflatoxin. The aim of this review is to make an extensive review and come up with ways to curtail this global challenge on how to manage aflatoxin contamination in crops and other food products since the toxins have been classified as potent carcinogens and about 25% of food is being lost due to aflatoxin contamination annually. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) conducted evaluation of several chemicals of their carcinogenic potential and classified aflatoxins as most potent natural, known human carcinogens. The methodology was by selecting the most recent researches conducted on new techniques to be employed in overcoming the issue of aflatoxin contamination both during the pre and post-harvest strategies. The Data gathered was subjected to appropriate statistical tool so as to come up with more improved techniques. It was found that both chemical and physical methods have certain drawbacks which may lead to drop in human and animal health, cause a significant decline in the quality of food products, losses of nutritional value, high cost and cause undesirable health effects, but biological methods using microorganisms seems more promising, they provide an attractive alternative tool for removing toxins and safeguarding the value of food and feed in an eco-friendly way. Key words: Aflatoxin, Contamination, Crops, Pre and Post-harvest.

scholarly journals Standardization and Sensory evaluation of Sattu-Mantha: A traditional energy drink

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 583-587
Author(s):  
Preetpal Singh ◽  
Hitesh Vyas ◽  
Ashvinee Vasava ◽  
Dharmik Vasani ◽  
Sunny Patil
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Energy Drink ◽  
Nutritional Properties ◽  
Sensory Parameters ◽  
Hedonic Scale ◽  
Sugar Powder

Background: Sattu is a traditional and well known functional food in India. It is consumed as a refreshing drink during summers. In Ayurveda, Sattu has been described as Saktu. According to classical texts of Ayurveda, Powder of roasted and dehusked Yava (barley) is known as Saktu. Liking and disliking for any food article depends on senses of consumer. For deciding the consumer’s choice toward the food products, sensory parameters followed by the nutritional properties are required to be considered. Aim and objectives: To standardize recipe of Sattu-Mantha and sensory evaluation of Sattu-Manha. Material and methods: In present study, sensory evaluation of Yava (Barley) Sattu prepared by two different methods has been carried out. Sattu was served in the form of Mantha. In this study scoring for different sensory parameters was done by using 9-point Hedonic scale (Lawless and Klein, 1991). Results and Conclusion: On the bases of scores given to different sensory parameters, Sattu-Mantha prepared by both the methods is accepted by assessors but Sattu-Mantha prepared by using sugar powder was much liked by assessors as compared to Sattu-Mantha prepared by using Jaggery powder.

Potential Pharmaceutical and Food Applications of Postbiotics: A Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (15) ◽  
pp. 1576-1587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aziz H. Rad ◽  
Amin Abbasi ◽  
Hossein S. Kafil ◽  
Khudaverdi Ganbarov
Keyword(s):  
Functional Foods ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Pharmaceutical Formulations ◽  
Live Cells ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Safe Product ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Food Applications ◽  
Potential Alternative ◽  
Bioactive Agents

In recent decades, functional foods with ingredients comprising probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics have been gaining a lot of attention from scientists. Probiotics and postbiotics are usually applied in pharmaceutical formulations and/or commercial food-based products. These bioactive agents can be associated with host eukaryotic cells and have a key role in maintaining and restoring host health. The review describes the concept of postbiotics, their quality control and potential applications in pharmaceutical formulations and commercial food-based products for health promotion, prevention of disease and complementary treatment. Despite the effectiveness of probiotic products, researchers have introduced the concept of postbiotic to optimize their beneficial effects as well as to meet the needs of consumers to provide a safe product. The finding of recent studies suggests that postbiotics might be appropriate alternative agents for live probiotic cells and can be applied in medical, veterinary and food practice to prevent and to treat some diseases, promote animal health status and develop functional foods. Presently scientific literature confirms that postbiotics, as potential alternative agents, may have superiority in terms of safety relative to their parent live cells, and due to their unique characteristics in terms of clinical, technological and economical aspects, can be applied as promising tools in the drug and food industry for developing health benefits, and therapeutic aims.

scholarly journals Effects of Evocative Audio-Visual Installations on the Restorativeness in Urban Parks

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8328
Author(s):  
Massimiliano Masullo ◽  
Luigi Maffei ◽  
Aniello Pascale ◽  
Vincenzo Paolo Senese ◽  
Simona De Stefano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Human Perception ◽  
Urban Parks ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Road Traffic Noise ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Experimental Laboratory

Road traffic noise is responsible for several negative health effects for citizens in modern cities. Inside urban parks, which citizens use for social inclusion and cohesion, psychological and physical restoration, and physical activities, road traffic noise may significantly reduce the potential of these places to induce or enhance well-being. Although access restriction schemes and screens could be effective solutions to limit noise inside urban park areas, preserving their potential regenerative role may engender mobility, social, aesthetic, and architectural issues. Due to the positive effects that natural elements and water sounds can have on human perception, and based on the previous findings of the beneficial effects of audio-visual installations, this paper investigates the possibility of using audio-visual installations that simply evoke some natural features to improve the restoration of individuals inside urban parks. The study has been carried out using immersive virtual environments in two different experimental laboratory sessions in Hong Kong (China) and Aversa (Italy). The results showed that the positive effects provided by evocative installations were similar to those provided by traditional installations. Furthermore, the effects on the restoration increased as the installations became larger and included enveloping shapes. Furthermore, we found that the amount of evocative water installations’ material was responsible for changes in restoration. In contrast, the Chinese groups were less influenced by these installations.

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