The aromatic profile of wine determines its overall final quality, and among the volatile molecules that define it, varietal thiols are responsible for shaping the distinctive character of certain wine varieties. In grape must, these thiols are conjugated to amino acids or small peptides in a non-volatile form. During wine fermentation, yeasts play a principal role in expressing these aromatic compounds as they internalise and cleavage these precursors, releasing the corresponding free and aroma-impacting fraction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThere is a growing interest in various types of kiwifruits, such as the "yellow" kiwifruit ( var. ) and the "baby" kiwifruit of . These fruits are rich in bioactive compounds, which contribute to their nutraceutical properties, but they nevertheless have a shorter shelf life, resulting in economic losses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Calcaneonavicular (CNC) and talocalcaneal (TCC) coalitions are the most common cause of rigid flatfoot in children. After resection, correction of the most frequent valgus-hindfoot deformity usually requires a second-step surgery. We report results of a retrospective study of patients treated with a one-step correction.
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