Publications by authors named "Salvador Cruz-Lopez"

The growing interest in using insects for human consumption is due to their numerous benefits. Insects offer efficient protein generation, rapid growth rates, and high nutritional value. The objective of this work was to evaluate the physicochemical and techno-functional properties of the different soluble protein fractions of the cricket using various methods: grinding (CF), defatting (DCF), alkalinization (SPA), and ultrasound-assisted extraction (SPS).

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Article Synopsis
  • * Researchers extracted soluble protein from the grasshopper using alkalisation and piezoelectric ultrasound methods, testing its effects on various properties of cooked sausages.
  • * Results showed that up to 10% meat substitution with the treated grasshopper protein improved functionality, and a 5% substitution was as acceptable to consumers as traditional meat products.
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Insects are currently of interest due to their high nutritional value, in particular for the high concentration of quality protein. Moreover, it can also be used as an extender or binder in meat products. The objective was to evaluate grasshopper flour (GF) as a partial or total replacement for potato starch to increase the protein content of sausages and achieve good acceptability by consumers.

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Nowadays, cruciate ligament injuries have increased in incidence, since practicing a sport or physical activity has become a trend in current societies. Although this lifestyle generates multiple benefits, as a consequence, injury has also increased. Due to its nature and complexity, the ligaments of the knee are those that are most frequently affected, mainly the (anterior cruciate ligament).

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In the lingual orthodontic technique, there are two paradigms regarding the type of wire used. Regardless of the material or gauge, some orthodontists choose to use the straight wire and resin and bond it to the surface of the tooth; they call it compensations. Other orthodontists prefer to bend the wire, giving it a mushroom shape.

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