Publications by authors named "Pablo Ayuso"

Dietary fiber (DF), and especially soluble dietary fiber (SDF), is a nutrient of particular interest today because of its anti-inflammatory role and its ability to reduce cardiovascular risk. Therefore, the enhancement of SDF in foods using different techniques has become a promising field of research. In order to prove the possibility of increasing this SDF content, the effects of different commercial enzymes (Pectinex Ultra SP-L, Viscozyme L and Celluclast 1.

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  • Broccoli is a widely consumed crop, primarily produced in China and Spain, with its florets being edible while leaves and stalks are often discarded.
  • The study reviews the nutritional and phytochemical benefits of broccoli and its by-products, emphasizing their potential use in creating functional foods through innovative, sustainable technologies.
  • Broccoli is rich in valuable compounds that offer various health benefits, prompting the need for better utilization of its by-products to enhance food products' nutritional profiles.
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(L.) Lam is a dicotyledonous plant originally from tropical regions, with China and Spain acting as the main producers from outside and within the EU, respectively. The root, including only flesh, is the edible part, and the peel, leaves, stems, or shoots are considered by-products, which are generated due to being discarded in the field and during processing.

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The primary objective of the meat industry is to enhance the quality and positive attributes of meat products, driven by an increasing consumer demand for healthier, less processed options. One common approach to achieving this goal is the replacement of additives and allergens with natural ingredients. Nevertheless, the nutritional impact of these changes has not been extensively studied.

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Chimpanzee's nocturnal sleep is a dynamic and complex process, still not fully understood. As in humans, not getting enough quality sleep due to frequent or lasting disruptions may affect their physical and mental health, hence wellbeing, which may be reflected in their daytime behavior. This study aims to understand the impact of abiotic factors, such as temperature and humidity on the nocturnal activity as well as the impact of nocturnal awakening events on daytime behavior in sanctuary-housed chimpanzees.

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