Publications by authors named "J DI LORENZO"

Sesame protein isolate (SPI) is a highly nutritious plant protein distinguished by its essential amino acid profile. This study investigates the influence of pH on SPI's physicochemical, structural, and techno-functional properties, highlighting its potential as a sustainable protein source for various food applications. Our findings revealed that SPI had a protein content of 90.

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The aim of this study was to assess the impact of tomato pomace (TP) on the content of volatile compounds and L-carnitine and the sensory characteristics of raw fermented sausages produced with reduced nitrite. The produced sausages were divided into three experimental groups: control sample, sample with 1.5% addition of freeze-dried tomato pomace, and sample with 2.

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Axial Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the spine associated with the gene HLA-B27. Non-radiographic spondyloarthritis (nr-SpA), an early stage of axial SpA often goes unrecognized in many settings including the Philippines. We describe five Filipinos from a tertiary health care facility who fulfill the Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) 2009 criteria for non-radiographic SpA with the aim of increasing awareness of this disease in the Philippines.

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Penile prosthesis (PP) implantation is feasible as an outpatient surgery. The present study describes the surgical process and establishes a consensus for improving the care circuit for outpatient PP implantation in Spain. A working group composed of a scientific committee with extensive experience in PP implantation and representatives of important scientific societies reached a consensus about the recommendations for outpatient PP implantation.

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is a subtropical fruit rich in dietary fibers, carotenoids, vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols. To substitute synthetic additives, its extracts could become an interesting proposal to preserve quality while adding desirable characteristics to meat products. This study aimed to develop healthier chicken patties (with a structured animal fat replacer) added with prickly pear extract (PPE).

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