The acute effects of variations in the flour composition of crackers on the glycemic index and glycemic responses in healthy adults.

Background/objectives: This study assessed the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) of three crackers formulated with different flours: a control cracker (CC) made with conventional flour, one with 30% whole wheat flour substitution (WWC), and another with 30% sunflower seed flour substitution (SFC). This study aimed to explore the impact of these substitutions, which vary in protein and fiber content, on the glycemic responses compared to a reference glucose drink.

Subjects/methods: In a randomized controlled, crossover design, 11 healthy participants (mean age 23.

Cold-atmospheric-plasma activated-ice as a cooling medium with antimicrobial properties: Case study on fish fillet preservation.

The efficacy and applicability of Plasma Activated Ice (PAI) -produced by cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) technology- on microorganisms and quality characteristics of perishable fresh sea bream (Sparus aurata) fillets, were evaluated. The changes in microbiological load and quality characteristics of fish fillets were investigated during storage with ice from deionized water (Control), PAI and ice from artificially produced water (Artificial) of HO concentrations equal to those of PAI. Fresh sea bream fillets were packed under ice flakes (produced from PAI or Artificial or Control) on layers (as typically done in the relevant industry) and stored at 0.

Aging acceleration of balsamic vinegar applying micro-oxygenation technique.

The effect of micro-oxygenation (MOX) technique on quality and sensorial characteristics of balsamic vinegar was investigated, aiming to aging acceleration. Aging experiments were conducted using a multiple diffuser micro-oxygenator for up to 6 months with an oxygen flow of 30 mg/L/month, including oak chips (1 g/L) or not. Barrel maturation was simultaneously carried out.

Short-Term Effects of Spirulina Consumption on Glycemic Responses and Blood Pressure in Healthy Young Adults: Results from Two Randomized Clinical Trials.

The effects of spirulina consumption added in foods were investigated in two crossover clinical trials ( = 13 different healthy adults). In Trial-1 adults consumed cookies with-and-without spirulina (3.12 g per 100 g final product; 2.

Assessment of plant growth promoting bacteria strains on growth, yield and quality of sweet corn.

The use of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) is increasingly gaining acceptance from all the stakeholders of the agricultural production. Different strains of PGPB species had been found to have a vast variety of mechanisms of action, while at the same time, affect differently a variety of crops. This study investigated the effectiveness of ten PGPB strains, on sweet corn cultivation under Mediterranean soil and climatic conditions.