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Una guida per le future mamme e i loro bambini, per imparare qualcosa di più su uno stile di vita sano dalla gravidanza fino ai primi passi. A cura del gruppo di ricerca del Laboratorio di Dietetica e Nutrizione Clinica dell’Università di Pavia.

Context: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face behavioral challenges during meals, such as food refusal and restricted food consumption, which encompass the concept of food selectivity (FS). The exclusion of food groups such a...

Salt intake through processed foods is very high. Although some industrial strategies use sodium salt substitutes or other types of intervention to reduce sodium in foods, they do not change consumer habits or appreciation for reduced salt levels....

Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) is a vegetable highly perishable when it is processed as fresh-cut products due to the related preparation steps which can physically alter it and favour a major risk of contamination and degradation. I...

Background/Objectives: Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often exhibit low dietary diversity due to Food Selectivity (FS), leading to various forms of malnutrition, such as obesity and/or micronutrient deficiencies. The main objectiv...

BackgroundFood protein-induced allergic proctocolitis (FPIAP) is one of the most common phenotypes of food allergy in the first years of life. Several clinical aspects of FPIAP remain largely undefined, with a negative impact on its management. To...

During the postharvest period, tomatoes are frequently exposed to suboptimal temperatures, adversely affecting their quality attributes, including the concentration of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). To mitigate this concern, the impact was inv...

The need to nourish the increasing world population while ensuring the environmental sustainability of the food system boosted research in the field of alternative proteins (AP). AP include vegetable proteins, algae, insects, and proteins from mic...

Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is a natural indole derivative found in fruits and vegetables, known for its pharmacological properties, including anticancer activity. Neuroblastomas (NB) are the most common extracranial tumors in children, accounting ...

This study aimed to assess the potential of Lentilactobacillus hilgardii as a novel candidate for malolactic fermentation (MLF) in winemaking, through comparative genomics and experimental validation, in direct comparison with Oenococcus oeni. We ...

Nowadays, growing evidence indicates that plant-derived nanovesicles cross biological barriers between species, including humans, and deliver therapeutic molecules that influence gene expression, affecting various processes such as inflammation, o...

Il cibo è al centro di una rete complessa di norme, informazioni, comportamenti e relazioni globali. Quando questa rete si inceppa, emergono forme di disordine: frammentazione normativa, sprechi difficili da misurare, disinformazione alimentare, c...

Aqueous semolina suspensions were reacted with spherical gold nanoparticles (AuNPs, nominal diameter, 20 nm) to assess the accessibility of cysteine thiols in durum wheat proteins, focusing on network-forming gluten proteins. Unlike small thiol re...

Background/Objectives: The growing prevalence of out-of-home eating is reflected in the contract catering sector, which worldwide generates billions of euros annually. Considering its large economic value and workforce, as well as the meals it off...

Green microalgae, particularly Chlorella vulgaris, are a rich source of bioactive and nutritional compounds, making them promising candidates for nutraceutical applications. This study evaluated the antioxidant capacity, phenolic composition, and ...

Children play a crucial role in the transition to a sustainable diet, but research on their perception of plant-based alternatives remains scarce. This study aimed to investigate the sensory drivers of liking and consumer perceptions of plant-base...

BACKGROUNDThis study investigated the physico-chemical properties of four cracker samples formulated with refined (RF) or whole wheat flour (WF), and enriched with olive leaf extract in either free form (OLE) or encapsulated form (MCR), as well as...

Le crisi alimentari rappresentano una sfida urgente e complessa del nostro tempo, con implicazioni profonde sulla salute, la stabilità sociale e lo sviluppo economico a livello globale. Secondo il “Global Report on Food Crises 2024” pubblicato da...

BackgroundTotal thyroidectomy requires lifelong levothyroxine (LT4) therapy. Achieving optimalthyroid hormone replacement at the first postoperative follow-up might be harder than expected. Despite the various LT4 dose-choosing strategies tested, ...

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article that explores the complex relationship between early environmental exposures and childhood obesity through the exposome framework.Focusing on the critical "first 1000 days" of life, the n...

Probiotic survival is crucial for their beneficial effect, but only a few studies have assessed the impact of delivery format on probiotic viability after passage through the gastrointestinal tract.Our study aimed to investigate the survival of La...

IntroductionMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) encompasses a spectrum of conditions from simple steatosis to advanced fibrosis that may represent the cradle for hepatocellular carcinoma. Thus, an accurate assessment o...

Lacticaseibacillus paracasei cell wall presents two capsular polysaccharides, CPS-1 and CPS-2, and a teichoic acid. CPS-1 is novel and it presents a branched heptasaccharide repeating unit, with the sequence →6)-α-d-Gal-(1→3)-β-l-Rha-(1→4)-β-d-Glc...

Background: Abdominal obesity is a major global health burden, driving risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet), recognized for its cardiometabolic benefits, emphasizes Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (...

In recent years, interest in edible insects has increased in Western countries, leading to an expansion of the market for insect-based products. In this context, it is essential to assess their susceptibility to infestation by stored-product pests...

Thanks to its tolerance to drought, sorghum is a cereal crop that is extensively cultivated in the sub-Saharan region. Its good nutritional value makes it an interesting raw material for the food industry, although several anti-nutritional feature...

BackgroundCoeliac disease (CD) is a lifelong, immune-mediated disorder characterised by a wide clinical spectrum, which often challenges traditional classifications like the Oslo definitions. We aimed to recognise novel CD subtypes based on clinic...

A plant-based diet is known to be nutrient-dense and rich in fibers, healthy fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. A diet rich in plant-based foods may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. As cons...

BackgroundAccurate cardiovascular risk (CVR) stratification remains challenging, particularly in identifying individuals with residual risk despite current screening tools. Abdominal obesity reflects visceral adipose tissue, which is metabolically...

Plant biodiversity offers a valuable source of bioactive molecules to address critical global challenges including antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a major health threat. Wild edible plants (WEPs) have recently gained attention for their ability to...

Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) represents a sustainable strategy to improve the adaptability of plants to water shortage stress. The present study demonstrated that the endophyte Klebsiella pasteurii BDA134-6, isolated from O. glaberrima r...

Background & aim: Osteosarcopenic obesity (OSO) is a clinical and functional condition characterized by the coexistence of osteopenia/osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and obesity (excess adiposity). Currently, the lack of consensus on diagnostic crit...

Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology is a non-thermal food processing method gaining attention for its applications in treating fruits and vegetables, particularly for improving peeling efficiency. This study evaluated the effect of PEF on the p...

Recently, consumer interest in yellow carrots has been increasing. However, there is currently no available literature on the postharvest behavior of fresh-cut yellow carrots or on the potential of edible coatings in mitigating their quality alter...

Evidence highlights the potential role of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S)-donors in preventing vascular dysfunction by modulating pathways associated with oxidative stress. We investigate the H₂S-donor Erucin for its potential to reduce oxidative stress an...

Plant-derived nanovesicles emerge as a promising alternative to mammalian-derived exosomes with distinct advantages, including lower immunogenicity, enhanced bioavailability, and the presence of bioactive plant metabolites. They have been shown to...

Buckwheat, a gluten-free pseudocereal, is rich in dietary fiber, minerals, high quality proteins, vitamins, and essential amino acids. Buckwheat husk, a by-product of dehulling, contains high levels of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols and d...

The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and supporting development through the production of the hormones T4 and T3. These hormones are essential during childhood for nervous system myelination, physical growth, puberty, sk...

The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and supporting development through the production of the hormones T4 and T3. These hormones are essential during childhood for nervous system myelination, physical growth, puberty, sk...

Over millions of years, humans and their gut microbes have developed a symbiotic relationship that benefits both organisms. Many plants and herbs consumed as food by humans, such as aloe vera gel and dandelion root extracts, contain bioactive comp...