Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Harumi Nabeshima"

Peruvian fava beans (PFB) are used in traditional cuisine as a nutrient-rich, flavorful, and textural ingredient; however, little is known about their industrial properties. This study evaluated the physicochemical, nutritional, and techno-functional characteristics of PFB varieties: Verde, Quelcao, and Peruanita. PFB exhibited distinct physical characteristics, quality parameters, and morphology.

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This study aimed to characterize and evaluate the in vitro bioactive properties of green banana pulp (GBPF), peel (GBPeF), and mixed pulp/peel flours M1 (90/10) and M2 (80/20). Lipid concentration was higher in GBPeF (7.53%), as were the levels of free and bound phenolics (577 and 653.

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A simplex-centroid design was used to evaluate the effect of proportions (0 to 100%) of whole wheat flour (WWF), whole mung bean flour (WMF) and whole rice flour (BRF) on the quality of cookies savory. The dough cut in the shape of a disks (37 mm × 2 mm) showed a 13% retraction in diameter when they contained exclusively WWF, it was less intense (5%) with BRF and null (0%) with WMF. The dough expansion occurred only vertically, the thicknesses of the WWF, WMF and BRF biscuits were 5.

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Sunflower protein meal could be an alternative and sustainable plant-based protein source, with the potential to add value and replace egg (E) in cakes due to its surface-active properties, however, contains chlorogenic acid and its oxidation leads to greening. Additionally, the electrostatic complexes prepared from the mixture of proteins and polysaccharides can be an important tool to improve the technological properties compared to them are used individually. The aim of this study was the replacement of E in cakes by sunflower protein meal dispersion (SPMD) or electrostatic complexes of sunflower protein meal-pectin (ECSPM-P), evaluating their effects on the cake batter and fresh and aged baked product.

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The objective of this study was the production of innovative functional cookies enriched with two different sizes (100 and 28 mesh) xiquexique flour by substitution ratio 50% of wheat flour and monitoring the impact of these enrichments on the nutritional, physicochemical, texture characteristics and consumer acceptance. The physicochemical characteristics and sensorial properties of the xiquexique cookies were evaluated in a pursuit to identify an innovative bakery ingredient with high nutritional value and potential function that could be exploited by the food industry. The water activity and moisture values were low, which can provide greater stability during storage of food matrices, such as cookies.

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Properties of modified starch and its interaction with functional raw materials are of great interest to the food industry. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the rheological and technological characterization of starches modified by the action of the enzymes α-amylase and amyloglucosidase and their mixtures with jaboticaba peel powder. The parameters of firmness, gumminess, and final viscosity of starches paste increased, and the tendency to setback was reduced with the addition of jaboticaba peel powder.

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This work aimed to elaborate sourdough panettones with Lactobacillus fermentum (LF) and Wickerhamomyces anomallus (WA) evaluating their microbiological stability, physical and chemical characteristics as well as the impact of these microorganisms on sensory aspects and consumer acceptance. For characterization, panettones were elaborated by long fermentation, using two selected microorganisms, LF and WA in different proportions; and control panettones were formulated using commercial yeast with and without preservative. For sensory analyses, LF, WA, LF/WA (1:1), control with calcium propionate and commercial panettones were compared.

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The stability of microorganisms along the time is important for allowing their industrial use as starter agents, improving fermentation processes. This study aimed to evaluate the survival and maintenance of the cell viability of the lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus fermentum IAL 4541 and the yeast Wickerhamomyces anomalus IAL 4533, both isolated from wheat sourdough, after lyophilisation with different cryoprotectant and storage at room temperature along a year. Treatments involved adding control solution (S1 = 0.

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