Publications by authors named "Alexandrina Sirbu"

The main objective of this experiment was to investigate the technological potential of upcycling unsparged non-conventional brewers' spent grains (BSGs) in bread-making and assess the comparative quality of bread enriched with non-fermented and lactic acid-fermented BSGs obtained from mashes brewed with starch adjuncts of buckwheat and oats. After the runoff of the first wort, unsparged non-conventional BSGs with approximately 75% moisture, acidic pH, and yield in the soluble extract above 56.6% (/ d.

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Diabetes is one of the most common non-communicable diseases in both developed and underdeveloped countries with a 9.3% prevalence. Unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles are among the most common reasons for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

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There is an increasing interest in applying fruit-processing wastes as functional food ingredients. Hazelnut skin, an interesting and innovative ingredient has recently been evaluated as one of the richest edible sources of polyphenolic compounds. This study aimed to evaluate the use of hazelnut skin as a functional additive in yogurt and to determine the effect of various percentages (2%, 3%, and 4%) of hazelnut skin on the physicochemical, microbiological, rheological, biochemical, and sensorial properties of yogurt.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study examines how food safety systems reacted during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on preventive measures within established food safety practices.
  • A survey across 16 countries with 825 food companies revealed that the effectiveness of a company’s food safety system significantly influenced its response to the pandemic, highlighting staff awareness and hygiene as key factors.
  • Despite implementing stricter hygiene protocols and acquiring more personal protective equipment, less than half of the companies had existing emergency plans for pandemics, while the retail sector felt the most impact from the pandemic.
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