The lipid-lowering effect of dry beans and their impact on lipid and cholesterol metabolism have been established. This study investigates the underlying mechanisms of this effect and explore how the structural integrity of processed beans influences their ability to modulate lipolysis using the INFOGEST static in vitro digestion model. Dietary fiber (DF) fractions were found to decrease lipolysis by increasing the digesta viscosity, leading to depletion-flocculation and/or coalescence of lipid droplets. Bean flours exhibited a more pronounced reduction in lipolysis compared to DF. Furthermore, different levels of bean structural integrity showed varying effects on modulating lipolysis, with medium-sized bean particles demonstrating a stronger reduction. Hydrothermal treatment compromised the ability of beans to modulate lipid digestion, while hydrostatic-pressure treatment (600 MPa/5min) enhanced the effect. These findings highlight that the lipid-lowering effect of beans is not solely attributed to DF but also to the overall bean matrix, which can be manipulated through processing techniques.
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Sensors (Basel)
January 2025
Department of Food Measurement and Process Control, Institute of Food Science and Technology, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), Somlói út 14-16., H-1118 Budapest, Hungary.
The processing of beans begins with a particularly time-consuming procedure, the hydration of the seeds. Ultrasonic treatment (US) represents a potential environmentally friendly method for process acceleration, while near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) is a proposedly suitable non-invasive monitoring tool to assess compositional changes. Our aim was to examine the hydration process of red kidney beans of varying sizes and origins.
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January 2025
University of Reading, School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, Earley gate, RG6 6EU Reading, United Kingdom.
This study investigated the effects of different protein sources on feed intake, nutrient, and energy utilization, growth performance, and enteric methane (CH4) emissions in growing beef cattle, also evaluated against a pasture-based diet. Thirty-two Holstein × Angus growing beef were allocated to four dietary treatments: a total mixed ration (TMR) including solvent-extracted soybean meal as the main protein source (SB; n = 8), TMR with local brewers' spent grains (BSG; n = 8), TMR with local field beans (BNS; n = 8), and a diet consisting solely of fresh-cut Italian ryegrass (GRA; n = 8). Every four weeks, animals were moved to digestibility stalls within respiration chambers to measure nutrient intakes, energy and nitrogen (N) utilization, and enteric CH4 emissions.
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January 2025
Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
In recent years, black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) have gained popularity in the U.S.
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January 2025
Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Univ. Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS, IRD, Univ. Gustave Eiffel, ISTerre, 38000, Grenoble, France.
Cadmium (Cd) concentrations in cacao beans from Latin America often exceed limits for trading. A better understanding of the mechanisms of Cd accumulation in Theobroma cacao L. trees is necessary to advance mitigation strategies.
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January 2025
Department of Plant Products Technology and Nutrition Hygiene, Faculty of Food Technology, University of Agriculture in Krakow, 21 Mickiewicz Av., 31-120 Krakow, Poland.
Background/objectives: In response to concerns about high-fat and low-fiber diets, this study modified a traditional brownie recipe by replacing butter with plant-based ingredients, including sweet potatoes, red beans, beetroot, zucchini, pumpkin, lentils, and spinach. The goal was to increase vegetable consumption while identifying the best vegetable fat replacer using sensory and instrumental analyses.
Methods: Chemical analyses were conducted to measure dry matter, protein, fat, ash, and dietary fiber, alongside texture, color, and sensory evaluations.
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