Publications by authors named "S Barroso"
Pastry products constitute a significant segment of the food market. However, the high amount of fat used in their production poses a challenge when competing for the attention of modern consumers, who are more conscious of the health problems associated with the consumption of high-fat products. With this in mind, the main objective of this study is the reduction of the total fat and saturated fat contents of two bakery products, brioche-type bread and rice cake, by partial substitution of the main fat source with lipid extracts obtained through non-thermal high-pressure extraction (HPE).
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- Modern consumers are seeking natural colorants instead of synthetic ones, leading to the exploration of microalgae as a source of pigments.
- The study assessed the use of microalgae biomass and extracts in brioche-type breads, finding that a 1% mixture of White and Honey microalgae could effectively replace eggs while maintaining product quality.
- Additionally, hydroalcoholic extracts at 0.05% concentration were used in fondant, successfully providing a green color without compromising the product's overall quality.
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- The study evaluated the effects of the efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (EFV/FTC/TDF) treatment on metabolic, mitochondrial, and inflammatory parameters in people with HIV compared to untreated individuals.
- Results showed that while treatment significantly improved viral outcomes, it also led to increased levels of glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides, indicating metabolic changes.
- Despite these metabolic alterations, mitochondrial function was mostly preserved, with some recovery in mitochondrial DNA, and a reduction in inflammatory markers was observed following treatment, suggesting some overall benefit.
Development and validity evidence on the scale of perceived social support for university students (EPSSEU) during the period of social restrictions.
BMC Public Health
June 2024
Aim: This study aims to validate a Perceived Social Support Scale for University Students (EPSSEU) during periods of social restrictions, by focusing on family and university support.
Subject And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with undergraduate students from a public higher education institution. The college students who participated in the study-1353 at baseline and 378 after 6 months-answered a virtual questionnaire containing questions on: sociodemographic and lifestyle data, items proposed for the EPSSEU, Satisfaction with Social Support Scale (ESSS), and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21).
In this study, different extraction methods and conditions were used for the extraction of antioxidants from brown macroalgae . The extraction methodologies used were ultrasound-assisted extraction (ultrasonic bath and ultrasonic probe), extraction with a vortex, extraction with an Ultra-Turrax homogenizer, and high-pressure-assisted extraction. The extracts were analyzed for their total phenolic content (TPC) and their antioxidant activity, and evaluated through the 2,2-difenil-1-picrilhidrazil (DPPH) free radical scavenging method and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay.
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