Publications by authors named "A Terpou"

The current study focused on sourdough breads produced with various supplements consisting of freeze-dried black chokeberry juice, (i) unfermented and (ii) fermented by SP5, aiming to enhance their functionality and nutritional value. Specifically, the impact of these supplements on the quality of sourdough breads was evaluated in terms of their nutritional features, antimicrobial capacity, and sensorial characteristics. Sourdough breads produced with freeze-dried fermented chokeberry juice exhibited elevated concentrations of lactic acid (2.

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The aim() of this study was to create() various formulations of yogurt enriched with freeze()-dried adjuncts, namely() (i) probiotic ATCC 14917 culture(), and (ii) ATCC 14917 fermented black chokeberry juice, along with a commercial() starter culture(). The goal was to enhance() functionality and optimize the nutritional() value() of the products. These new yogurt-style() formulations were subsequently() compared with commercially produced yogurt.

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Wine has a rich history dating back to 2200 BC, originally recognized for its medicinal properties. Today, with the aid of advanced technologies like metabolomics and sophisticated analytical techniques, we have gained remarkable insights into the molecular-level changes induced by wine consumption in the human organism. This review embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the alterations in human metabolome associated with wine consumption.

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Herbal and plant extracts are being applied for a wide range of foods against different types of food-borne pathogens. In the present study, ethanolic and aqueous extracts (2% /) from cranberry () and pomegranate ( L.) plants were applied alone or in combination with two essential oils (thyme and oregano in a concentration of 0.

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Fruit wastes and side-streams can be used for vinegar production to create added value for the agri-food sector and enhance farmer incomes and local economies. In this study, methods for vinegar production by wild and selected acetic acid bacteria (the quick starter and the acid-resistant ), free (FC) and immobilized (IC) on a natural cellulosic carrier, are proposed using sweet wine made from the industrial finishing side-stream (FSS) of Corinthian currants as raw material. The results showed all cultures can produce vinegar with 46.

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