Publications by authors named "G V Celano"
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- The study examined the impact of adding spinach flour (SF) to pasta, evaluating its chemical, nutritional, sensory properties, cooking performance, and microbiological stability.
- Adding 12.5% and 25% SF improved the pasta's fiber, B vitamins, and minerals while affecting cooking time and water absorption, with the 25% version showing significant benefits for blood sugar management.
- Sensory analysis revealed that while the pasta with 12.5% SF was more accepted, the 25% version had a stronger flavor, indicating that consumer preferences could be influenced by taste and texture, despite the pasta remaining microbiologically stable for 110 days.
Background/objectives: Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is currently the most common cause of chronic liver disease. Systemic inflammatory status and peripheral metabolic symptoms in the clinical picture have an impact on gut commensal bacteria.
Methods: Our designed clinical trial was based on a cohort of patients with MAFLD whose diet included the daily consumption of 400 g of "Navelina" oranges for 28 days, compared with a control group of patients with the same pathologic conditions whose diet did not include the consumption of oranges and other foods containing similar nutrients/micronutrients.
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- Food authentication is crucial for public health and the reputation of food businesses, especially following European regulations on verifying food authenticity and supply chain integrity.
- This study applied DNA metabarcoding to meat products, analyzing DNA fragments to identify both declared and undeclared animal and plant species, revealing surprising findings that could impact consumer safety and choices.
- The results suggest that DNA metabarcoding could be an effective tool for regulatory authorities to enhance food safety, verify authenticity, and manage risks throughout the food supply chain.
Alternative means of control are becoming increasingly relevant to the improvement of safety and the reduction of postharvest losses and waste of fruit and vegetables, especially in view of the application of the EU Greed Deal. A previous study from our research group that focused on the electrolysis process of water and was conducted using NaCl and NaHCO as electrolytes proved to efficiently reduce pathogen inoculum in packinghouse washing water. In the present study, we examined the effect of the electrolyzed salt solutions (eNaCl and eNaHCO) produced in the same experimental conditions previously reported to be used as postharvest treatments during handling and commercialization, and/or at the consumer's site.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCeliac disease - a prevalent food intolerance - requires strict adherence to a lifelong gluten-free (GF) diet as the only effective treatment. However, GF products often lack soluble fibre and have a high glycaemic index. Consequently, there is a pressing need in the food industry to develop GF products with improved nutritional profiles.
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