Publications by authors named "Marius Giorgi Usturoi"
Onion ( L.) is a vegetable widely cultivated and consumed due to its rich content in bioactive compounds. Red onion peel (ROP) powder, which is a by-product derived from the onion industry, has been attracting significant interest as a potential functional ingredient for improving the overall quality of foods.
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- Rhododendron is a small, evergreen plant known for its vibrant flowers, and this study explores its potential to enhance yogurt's nutritional and sensory qualities using Rhododendron flower powder (RFP).
- The research focuses on how adding RFP affects the physicochemical properties, phytochemical content, and sensory experience of yogurt, particularly looking at texture and color.
- Results indicate that incorporating RFP not only improves yogurt's antioxidant capacity and polyphenol content but also establishes RFP as a viable functional food ingredient.
Objective: Quail production is ranked as an important alternative animal protein source in Cameroon. One of the main constraints of this production is the quality of feed, which lacks protein that is regularly supplied by fish meal. To avoid disagreements due to the constant shortage of fish meal, alternative protein sources are needed, and among them are crickets ().
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