Publications by authors named "Bruno M Dala-Paula"

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  • Many people already eat Peruvian fava beans, which are super nutritious and can be used in different foods, making them a great option for healthy diets.
  • Fava beans can be turned into plant-based meats and gluten-free products, offering lots of benefits, but some people might not like the taste in certain foods.
  • To grow and eat more fava beans in Peru, farmers need to deal with climate change and find better ways to grow them, so they can become a popular and healthy food choice for everyone.*
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The influence of under-fermented (UF) cocoa (0 to 65 %) on bioactive amines in chocolate and their in vitro bioaccessibility was investigated. The same amines were found in all treatments; however, treatments were divided into two groups regarding total amines [0 & 20 % UF (34 mg/kg) and 35 to 65 % UF (17 mg/kg)] and phenolic levels [lower and higher, respectively]. Serotonin, tyramine, putrescine, cadaverine, agmatine and phenylethylamine were higher in chocolate with ≤ 20 % UF cocoa.

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Chocolate is an important source of free bioactive amines and amino acids which play important roles in human health. Considering the limited information on the bioaccessibility of these compounds from chocolate, the objective of this study was to characterize their profiles and bioaccessibility in 70% cocoa dark chocolate through in vitro simulation of oral, gastric and intestinal digestions. Seven amines were detected; polyamines were predominant before in vitro digestion, whereas tyramine, cadaverine and spermidine after digestion.

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Mushrooms are significant sources of amino acids and bioactive amines; however, their bioaccessibility can be affected by processing and during in vitro digestion. Fresh Agaricus bisporus mushroom was submitted to cooking and canning and samples were submitted to in vitro gastric and gastric-intestinal digestions. An UHPLC method was used for the simultaneous determination of 18 free amino acids, 10 biogenic amines and ammonia in the samples.

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Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening is the most severe citrus disease, currently devastating the citrus industry worldwide. The presumed causal bacterial agent Liberibacter spp. affects tree health as well as fruit development, ripening and quality of citrus fruits and juice.

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Urban agriculture plays an important role in sustainable food supply. However, because of the atmospheric pollution and soil contamination associated with urban areas, this activity may be of concern. In fact, contamination of soil with metals and the transference of contaminants to vegetables can represent health and safety risks associated with urban agriculture.

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