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Bell V, Rodrigues AR, Ferrão J, Varzakas T, Fernandes TH. The Policy of Compulsory Large-Scale Food Fortification in Sub-Saharan Africa. Foods 2024; 13:2438. [PMID: 39123628 PMCID: PMC11312076 DOI: 10.3390/foods13152438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2024] [Revised: 07/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Food fortification with micronutrients was initially justified in developed countries by a lack of availability of micronutrients in staple crops, mainly due to soil exhaustion. However, in Sub-Saharan arable lands, soil fatigue is not predominant, and communities consume mostly home-grown, organic, non-processed crops. Sub-Saharan food systems are nevertheless deeply entwined with food insecurity, driver of illnesses. Family production can promote subsistence, food stability, and self-sufficiency, the main SSA setback being the vicious cycle of poverty and the lack of dietary variety, contributing to malnutrition. Poverty reduction and women's education are significant strategies for reducing child and adolescent undernourishment. Fortification of foods consumed daily by individuals makes sense and can minimize, if not entirely, eliminate deficiencies. Compulsory mass fortification of foods in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with single micronutrients is, however, controversial since they work in synergy among each other and with the food matrix, for optimal absorption and metabolism. Since the causes of malnutrition are many, caused by diverse, unequal, and unjust food distribution, interrelated with political, social, cultural, or economic factors, education status of the population, season and climatic changes, and effectiveness of nutrition programs, just food fortification cannot solve the composite of all these elements. Further, compulsory fortification is excessive, unproductive, and likely harmful to human health, while many challenges remain in assessing the quality of available premixes. Furthermore, aiming at dietary diversification is the best approach of increasing trace element intake from commonly accessible and easily available food sources.
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- Victoria Bell
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Polo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Stª Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (V.B.)
- REQUIMTE/LAQV, Group of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Coimbra, Polo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Stª Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Polo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Stª Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal; (V.B.)
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- Vice-Chancellor Office, Universidade Pedagógica de Maputo, Rua João Carlos Raposo Beirão 135, Maputo 1000-001, Mozambique;
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- Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, GR-22100 Kalamata, Greece
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- CIISA—Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal
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Mundassery A, Ramaswamy J, Natarajan T, Haridas S, Nedungadi P. Modern and conventional processing technologies and their impact on the quality of different millets. Food Sci Biotechnol 2024; 33:2441-2460. [PMID: 39144204 PMCID: PMC11319574 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-024-01579-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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Millet, the highly sustainable crop for farming and combating hunger, has recently regained a resurgence in popularity as people seek more sustainable and nutrient-dense alternatives. International organizations and research institutions have advocated for increased millet production and consumption by introducing novel technologies and machinery in response to global food security and climate change challenges. This review aims to identify the impact of modern and conventional processing technologies on the quality of different millets. A comprehensive analysis of research reviews reveals that double-stage and tabletop centrifugal dehullers, infrared roasting, pulsed light, ultrasound, high-pressure processing methods, fortification, and encapsulation are optimal for nutrient retention in various millets. Extrusion technology application in millet processing has created a diverse range of value-added products with extended shelf stability. Emphasis is needed to develop robust promotion and distribution channels and establish an export promotion forum involving all stakeholders to promote and diversify millet-based products and technologies.
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- Athira Mundassery
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ettimadai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641112 India
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ettimadai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641112 India
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ettimadai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641112 India
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Ettimadai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641112 India
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- Amrita Create, Amrita School of Computing, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala 690525 India
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El Bilali H, Dan Guimbo I, Nanema RK, Falalou H, Kiebre Z, Rokka VM, Tietiambou SRF, Nanema J, Dambo L, Grazioli F, Naino Jika AK, Gonnella M, Acasto F. Research on Moringa ( Moringa oleifera Lam.) in Africa. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1613. [PMID: 38931045 PMCID: PMC11207860 DOI: 10.3390/plants13121613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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While Moringa oleifera Lam. is gaining importance in Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa, it is unclear whether research is following the quick pace of its development on the continent. Therefore, this article analyzes the landscape of research dealing with moringa in Africa. This systematic review draws upon 299 eligible articles identified through a search carried out on the Web of Science in April 2023. Research on M. oleifera is rather recent in Africa but interest is increasing among scholars. While the research field is multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral, the literature seems to focus on biological and environmental sciences. Moreover, research is performed mainly in South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Ghana. The analysis suggests a significant potential contribution of moringa to food security and nutrition, climate change mitigation/adaptation, farming systems resilience, and livelihoods. Its versatility and diverse applications and uses make moringa particularly interesting for developing countries, such as African ones. However, this review also underscores some factors hindering its development. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen research on moringa to unlock its potential in Africa. Investments in research, innovation, and development can help address the many challenges that Africa faces and contribute to the transition towards sustainable and resilient food systems.
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- Hamid El Bilali
- International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM-Bari), Via Ceglie 9, Valenzano, 70010 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests, Faculty of Agronomy, Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey P.O. Box 237, Niger;
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- Department of Plant Biology and Physiology, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, PB 7021, Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (R.K.N.); (Z.K.)
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- International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Niamey BP 12404, Niger;
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- Department of Plant Biology and Physiology, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, PB 7021, Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso; (R.K.N.); (Z.K.)
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- Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Myllytie 1, 31600 Jokioinen, Finland;
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- Programme Agrinovia, Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, 03 BP, Ouagadougou 7021, Burkina Faso;
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- Department of Geography, Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey P.O. Box 237, Niger;
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- Alliance Bioversity International—CIAT (Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical), Via San Domenico 1, 00153 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Crop Production, Faculty of Agronomy, Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey P.O. Box 237, Niger;
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- Institute of Sciences of Food Production, National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Via G. Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy;
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- Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Ouaga 2000—Secteur 54, Arrondissement n. 12, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso;
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Cruz-Reina LJ, Flórez-Rojas JS, López GD, Herrera-Orozco I, Carazzone C, Sierra R. Obtention of fatty acids and phenolic compounds from Colombian cashew ( Anacardium occidentale) nut shells using pyrolysis: towards a sustainable biodiesel production. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18632. [PMID: 37576303 PMCID: PMC10415661 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Sustainable management of non-edible agricultural residues of cashew nut production is a concern in Colombia. Therefore, this study aimed to study the fatty acid content of a pyrolytic liquid obtained from cashew nut shells (CNSs) from the Vichada region in Colombia. Transesterification of pyrolytic liquid was conducted to obtain biodiesel at the micro-scale as the first approach for this valorization route. Proximal analysis of samples was carried out using advanced analytical techniques (UHPLC-MS and CG-MS) whereas phenolic content and antioxidant activity were determined. The production yield of pyrolytic liquid was 69.15 ± 5.07% weight (wt.), at 550 °C and 2h of pyrolysis and the liquid was rich in fatty acids (∼70% wt.) and long-chain phenols (∼18% wt.). Among the phenolic compounds in liquid, mainly unsaturated C15:4 cardanol was identified (82.1 ± 5.5 mg/g), whereas the antioxidant activity of pyrolytic liquid was 0.714 ± 0.030 TE/g. Moreover, the biodiesel yield was 81% using catalyst sodium methoxide (12% v), and 50 °C and 26 min for the reaction. The obtained biodiesel in the hexane fraction was rich in methyl trans-8-octadecanoate (20.9 % wt.) and methyl palmitate (14.3 % wt.), being the representative compounds in the biodiesel. Therefore, the results indicated that thermal conversion of CNSs for obtaining biodiesel on a one-step process is a suitable strategy for the management of toxic and non-edible cashew residues. Finally, this is the first work of its kind that propose in detail the composition of pyrolytic liquid obtained from Colombian cashew nut residues under the proximate analysis approach and using advanced analytical techniques.
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- Luis J. Cruz-Reina
- Product and Processes Design Group, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-10, Bogotá D.C. 111711, Colombia
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- Product and Processes Design Group, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-10, Bogotá D.C. 111711, Colombia
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- Laboratory of Advanced Analytical Techniques in Natural Products, Department of Chemistry, Universidad de los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-10, Bogotá D.C.111711, Colombia
- Faculty of Science and Humanities, Fundación Universidad de América, Avda. Circunvalar No. 20-53, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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- Energy Systems Analysis Unit, Energy Department, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT), Av. Complutense 40, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Advanced Analytical Techniques in Natural Products, Department of Chemistry, Universidad de los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-10, Bogotá D.C.111711, Colombia
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- Product and Processes Design Group, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-10, Bogotá D.C. 111711, Colombia
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Sumczynski D, Fišera M, Salek RN, Orsavová J. The Effect of Flake Production and In Vitro Digestion on Releasing Minerals and Trace Elements from Wheat Flakes: The Extended Study of Dietary Intakes for Individual Life Stage Groups. Nutrients 2023; 15:2509. [PMID: 37299472 PMCID: PMC10255177 DOI: 10.3390/nu15112509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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This thorough study analyses the amounts of 43 minerals and trace elements in non-traditional wheat grains, flakes, and undigested flake portions using ICP-MS and establishes declines in their respective contents after the flake production. It also identifies appropriate dietary intakes, in vitro digestibility values, retention factors, and metal pollution indexes. The element contents in wheat flakes are lower than in wheat grains after the hydrothermal treatment process, and their declines are: Na (48-72%), Ce (47-72%), Sr (43-55%), Tl (33-43%), Ti (32-41%), U (31-44%), Ho (29-69%), Cr (26-64%), Zr (26-58%), Ag (25-52%), and Ca (25-46%). The flakes significantly contributed to the recommended dietary intake or adequate intake of particular elements for men of all categories as follows: Mn (143%) > Mo > Cu > Mg ≥ Cr > Fe (16%); for women: Mn (up to 183%) > Mo > Cu > Cr ≥ Mg > Fe (7-16%); for pregnant women aged 19-30: Mn (165%) > Mo > Cu > Mg > Cr (25%); and finally, for lactating women: Mn (127%) > Mo > Cu > Mg > Cr (17%). The contributions to the provisional tolerable weekly or monthly intakes of all toxic elements were established as being within the official limits. The daily intakes for non-essential elements were also calculated. The retention factors were calculated to assess the element concentrations in the undigested part using the digestibility values (87.4-90.5%). The highest retention factors were obtained for V (63-92%), Y (57-96%), Ce (43-76%), Pb (34-58%), Tl (32-70%), Ta (31-66%), and Ge (30-49%). K, Mg, P, Zn, Ba, Bi, Ga, Sb, Cu, Ni, and As appear to be released easily from flake matrices during digestion. The metal pollution index has been confirmed as being lower for non-traditional wheat flakes when compared with grains. Importantly, 15-25% of the metal pollution index assessed for native flakes remains in the undigested flake portion after in vitro digestion.
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- Daniela Sumczynski
- Department of Food Analysis and Chemistry, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Vavrečkova 5669, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Department of Food Analysis and Chemistry, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Vavrečkova 5669, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Department of Food Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Vavrečkova 5669, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Language Centre, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Štefánikova 5670, 760 01 Zlín, Czech Republic
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Adetola OY, Taylor JRN, Duodu KG. Can consumption of local micronutrient- and absorption enhancer-rich plant foods together with starchy staples improve bioavailable iron and zinc in diets of at-risk African populations? Int J Food Sci Nutr 2023; 74:188-208. [PMID: 36843328 DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2023.2182740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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Iron and zinc deficiencies remain prevalent in developing countries, often due to monotonous starchy diets that are low in bioavailable minerals. This review addresses the question as to whether consumption of starchy staple foods in Africa together with micronutrient-dense and absorption enhancer-rich plant foods can enhance iron and zinc bioavailability in the diets of at-risk populations. While green leafy vegetables (GLVs) fortification of starchy staples can improve mineral contents, especially iron, it may not improve bioavailable iron and zinc, due to GLVs' high contents of mineral absorption inhibitors, notably polyphenols, phytate and calcium. Fruits, although low in minerals, could improve bioavailable iron and zinc in the staples because of their high ascorbic and citric acid and/or β-carotene contents, which can form soluble chelates with the minerals. More human studies are needed to establish whether such a technology or fortification strategy can improve bioavailable iron and zinc in African-type plant-based diets.
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- Oluyimika Y Adetola
- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa
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- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa
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- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa
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Assessment of total concentration and bioaccessible fraction of minerals in peaches from different cultivars by MIP OES. Food Chem 2022; 391:133228. [PMID: 35640332 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This paper describes studies for the determination of total concentration and bioaccessible fraction of minerals in peaches by MIP OES. The PCA analysis identified 3 distinct groups of elements concerning the total concentration, which was attributed to the origin of each cultivar. Among the macroelements, K presented higher values for total concentration, while B and Fe predominated among the microelements. Regarding the bioaccessible fraction, Mn presented the highest percentage (46-84%), followed by Zn and B (10-63% and 33-57%, respectively). Pearson's correlation coefficient revealed that reducing sugars and titratable acidity can influence the mineral bioaccessibility, highlighting the strong positive correlations between reducing sugars with Mn and total acidity with Fe. Peach cultivars have satisfactory nutritional value, but the total and bioaccessible concentrations of minerals obtained do not meet the recommended daily needs, requiring the consumption of other fruits and vegetables to complement the diet.
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Sangeetha VJ, Dutta S, Moses JA, Anandharamakrishnan C. Zinc nutrition and human health: Overview and implications. EFOOD 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/efd2.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- V. J. Sangeetha
- Computational Modeling and Nanoscale Processing Unit National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management – Thanjavur, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India Thanjavur India
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- Computational Modeling and Nanoscale Processing Unit National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management – Thanjavur, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India Thanjavur India
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- Computational Modeling and Nanoscale Processing Unit National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management – Thanjavur, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India Thanjavur India
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- Computational Modeling and Nanoscale Processing Unit National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management – Thanjavur, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India Thanjavur India
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Cruz Reina LJ, Durán-Aranguren DD, Forero-Rojas LF, Tarapuez-Viveros LF, Durán-Sequeda D, Carazzone C, Sierra R. Chemical composition and bioactive compounds of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) apple juice and bagasse from Colombian varieties. Heliyon 2022; 8:e09528. [PMID: 35663750 PMCID: PMC9156865 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Cashew nut production generates large amounts of cashew apple as residue. In Colombia, cashew cultivation is increasing together with the concerns on residue management. The objective of this study was to provide the first chemical, physical and thermal decomposition characterization of cashew apple from Colombian varieties harvested in Vichada, Colombia. This characterization was focused to identify the important bioactive and natural compounds that can be further valorized in the formulation of food, nutraceuticals, and pharmacological products. The results obtained in this study are helpful to portray the cashew apple as a potential by-product due to its renewable nature and valuable composition, instead of seeing it just as an agricultural residue. For that, cashew apples of Regional 8315 and Mapiria varieties were studied. The natural juice (cashew apple juice) that was extracted from the cashew apples and the remanent solids (cashew apple bagasse) were separately analyzed. The HPLC analytical technique was used to determine the concentration of bioactive compounds, structural carbohydrates, and soluble sugars that constitute this biomass. Spectrophotometric techniques were used to determine the concentration of tannins, carotenoids, and total polyphenols. Mineral content and antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS assays) were determined in the biomass. Also, the thermal decomposition under an inert atmosphere or pyrolysis was performed on cashew apple bagasse. The varieties of cashew apple studied in this work showed similar content of bioactive compounds, total phenolic content, and structural carbohydrates. However, the Mapiria variety showed values slightly higher than the Regional 8315. Regarding cashew apple juice, it is rich in tannins and ascorbic acid with values of 191 mg/100 mL and 70 mg/100 mL, respectively, for Mapiria variety. Additionally, the principal reservoir of bioactive compounds and constitutive carbohydrates was the cashew apple bagasse. About 50 wt.% of it was composed of cellulose and hemicellulose. Also, in the bagasse, the ascorbic acid content was in a range of 180–200 mg/100 g, which is higher than other fruits and vegetables. Moreover, alkaloids were identified in cashew apples. The maximum value of antioxidant activity (DPPH assay: 405 TEs/g) was observed in the bagasse of Mapiria variety. The bagasse thermal decomposition started around 150 °C when the structural carbohydrates and other constitutive substances started to degrade. After thermogravimetric analysis, a remanent of 20% of the initial weight suggested the formation of a rich-carbon solid, which could correspond to biochar. Therefore, the cashew apple harvested in Vichada is a valuable reservoir of a wide range of biomolecules that potentially could be valorized into energy, foods, and pharmacologic applications. Nevertheless, future work is necessary to describe the complex compounds of this residual biomass that are still unknown.
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- Luis J. Cruz Reina
- Product and Processes Design Group, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-10, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
- Corresponding author.
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- Product and Processes Design Group, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-10, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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- Product and Processes Design Group, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-10, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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- Product and Processes Design Group, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-10, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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- Product and Processes Design Group, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-10, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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- Laboratory of Advanced Analytical Techniques in Natural Products, Department of Chemistry, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-10, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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- Product and Processes Design Group, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Carrera 1 No. 18A-10, Bogotá 111711, Colombia
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Tomar M, Bhardwaj R, Verma R, Singh SP, Dahuja A, Krishnan V, Kansal R, Yadav VK, Praveen S, Sachdev A. Interactome of millet-based food matrices: A review. Food Chem 2022; 385:132636. [PMID: 35339804 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Millets are recently being recognized as emerging food ingredients with multifaceted applications. Whole grain flours made from millets, exhibit diverse chemical compositions, starch digestibility and physicochemical properties. A food matrix can be viewed as a section of food microstructure, commonly coinciding with a physical spatial domain that interacts or imparts specific functionalities to a particular food constituent. The complex millet-based food matrices can help individuals to attain nutritional benefits due to the intricate and unique digestive properties of these foods. This review helps to fundamentally understand the binary and ternary interactions of millet-based foods. Nutritional bioavailability and bioaccessibility are also discussed based on additive, synergistic, masking, the antagonistic or neutralizing effect of different food matrix components on each other and the surrounding medium. The molecular basis of these interactions and their effect on important functional attributes like starch retrogradation, gelling, pasting, water, and oil holding capacity is also discussed.
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- Maharishi Tomar
- Division of Seed Technology, ICAR - Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi 284003, India; Division of Biochemistry, ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India
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- Germplasm Evaluation Division, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi 110012, India.
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- Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR -Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi 284003, India
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- Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 284003, India
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- Division of Biochemistry, ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India
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- Division of Biochemistry, ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India
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- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Pusa, New Delhi 110012, India
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- Division of Seed Technology, ICAR - Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi 284003, India
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- Division of Biochemistry, ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India.
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- Division of Biochemistry, ICAR - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India.
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Nutritional composition patterns and application of multivariate analysis to evaluate indigenous Pearl millet ((Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) germplasm. J Food Compost Anal 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Evang EC, Habte TY, Owino WO, Krawinkel MB. Can the supplementary consumption of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) fruit pulp improve the hemoglobin levels and iron status of schoolchildren in Kenya? Findings of a randomized controlled intervention trial. Eur J Nutr 2021; 60:2617-2629. [PMID: 33355689 PMCID: PMC8275536 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-020-02447-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE In the rural Kenyan diet, the bioavailability of iron is low and predisposes the population to iron deficiency. Fruit pulp of the indigenous baobab tree contains significant amounts of vitamin C, which enhances non-heme iron bioavailability. We studied the impact of baobab fruit pulp (BFP) consumption on the hemoglobin (Hb) and iron status of Kenyan schoolchildren. METHODS The single-blind randomized controlled intervention trial was implemented daily among apparently healthy schoolchildren aged 6-12 years with hemoglobin level < 12.2 g/dl. For 12 weeks, children in the intervention group (n = 29) received a drink with BFP, while the control group (n = 29) received an isoenergy drink without BFP. At baseline and endline, blood samples were taken. RESULTS The development of hemoglobin, ferritin (FER) and soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) did not differ significantly between the intervention and control groups. However, in the intervention group, Hb levels improved slightly (2.2%), while they decreased slightly (1.2%) in the control group. Levels of geometric means of sTfR remained almost unchanged (0.7%) in the intervention group and slightly worsened (2.7%) in the control group. In both the groups, geometric mean of FER levels decreased, yet to a smaller extent in the intervention (17.3%) than in the control (26.0%) group. CONCLUSION Even though no significant effects of BFP could be detected in this study, the identification of products such as BFP remains pertinent to help improve non-heme iron absorption in the most vulnerable populations.
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- Esther Charlotte Evang
- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Wilhelmstr. 20, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Wilhelmstr. 20, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, 62000-00200 Nairobi Kenya
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Affonfere M, Chadare FJ, Fassinou FTK, Talsma EF, Linnemann AR, Azokpota P. A complementary food supplement from local food ingredients to enhance iron intake among children aged 6-59 months in Benin. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:3824-3835. [PMID: 34262740 PMCID: PMC8269688 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Nutritious complementary feeding is often not affordable in Benin, and iron deficiency exists. This research aimed at formulating an affordable and sensory acceptable complementary food supplement using local food ingredients to increase iron intake among children aged 6-59 months in Benin. The complementary food supplement was formulated to ensure that 10 g would cover 25% of the estimated average requirements for iron for children aged 6 to 12 months. Adansonia digitata fruit pulp, Moringa oleifera leaf powder, and Cochlospermum tinctorium root powder were used to compose the complementary food supplement, which was mixed with maize and sorghum ogi porridges before being presented to the mothers and children for the acceptability test. The mineral contents of Adansonia digitata fruit pulp in mg/100 g dw were 9.9 ± 0.1 for iron and 0.9 ± 0.1 for zinc. The iron and zinc contents of Moringa oleifera leaf powder and Cochlospermum tinctorium root powder in mg/100 g dw were 34.1 ± 2.2 and 26.8 ± 2.7 and 9 ± 0.0 and 0.9 ± 0.0, respectively. The complementary food supplement contained, in mg/100 g dw, 17.4 ± 1.1 of iron and 1.2 ± 0.1 of zinc. The maize and sorghum ogi porridges enriched with the complementary food supplement at substitution rates of 15% and 16% (in dry weight), respectively, were acceptable to 85% of children for sorghum ogi porridge and 87% for maize ogi porridge. The present study demonstrated the potential of local food ingredients in the formulation of an iron-rich and acceptable complementary food supplement for children aged 6-59 months in Benin.
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- Marius Affonfere
- Laboratoire de Sciences et Technologie des Aliments et Bioressources et de Nutrition HumaineEcole des Sciences et Techniques de Conservation et de Transformation des Produits Agricoles, Centre Universitaire de SakétéUniversité Nationale d’AgricultureSakétéRépublique du Bénin
- Laboratoire de Sciences des AlimentsFaculté des Sciences AgronomiquesUniversité d’Abomey‐CalaviJéricho, CotonouRépublique du Bénin
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- Laboratoire de Sciences et Technologie des Aliments et Bioressources et de Nutrition HumaineEcole des Sciences et Techniques de Conservation et de Transformation des Produits Agricoles, Centre Universitaire de SakétéUniversité Nationale d’AgricultureSakétéRépublique du Bénin
- Laboratoire de Sciences des AlimentsFaculté des Sciences AgronomiquesUniversité d’Abomey‐CalaviJéricho, CotonouRépublique du Bénin
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- Laboratoire de Sciences et Technologie des Aliments et Bioressources et de Nutrition HumaineEcole des Sciences et Techniques de Conservation et de Transformation des Produits Agricoles, Centre Universitaire de SakétéUniversité Nationale d’AgricultureSakétéRépublique du Bénin
- Laboratoire de Sciences des AlimentsFaculté des Sciences AgronomiquesUniversité d’Abomey‐CalaviJéricho, CotonouRépublique du Bénin
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- Division of Human Nutrition and HealthWageningen University and ResearchWageningenThe Netherlands
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- Food Quality and DesignWageningen University and ResearchWageningenThe Netherlands
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- Laboratoire de Sciences des AlimentsFaculté des Sciences AgronomiquesUniversité d’Abomey‐CalaviJéricho, CotonouRépublique du Bénin
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Affonfere M, Chadare FJ, Fassinou FTK, Linnemann AR, Duodu KG. In-vitro Digestibility Methods and Factors Affecting Minerals Bioavailability: A Review. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.1928692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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- Marius Affonfere
- Laboratoire De Sciences Et Technologie Des Aliments Et Bio-ressources Et De Nutrition Humaine, Centre Universitaire De Sakété, Université Nationale d’Agriculture, Sakété, République Du Bénin
- Laboratory of Food Science, Faculty of Agronomic Science, University of Abomey-Calavi, Jéricho, Cotonou
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- Laboratoire De Sciences Et Technologie Des Aliments Et Bio-ressources Et De Nutrition Humaine, Centre Universitaire De Sakété, Université Nationale d’Agriculture, Sakété, République Du Bénin
- Laboratory of Food Science, Faculty of Agronomic Science, University of Abomey-Calavi, Jéricho, Cotonou
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- Laboratoire De Sciences Et Technologie Des Aliments Et Bio-ressources Et De Nutrition Humaine, Centre Universitaire De Sakété, Université Nationale d’Agriculture, Sakété, République Du Bénin
- Laboratory of Food Science, Faculty of Agronomic Science, University of Abomey-Calavi, Jéricho, Cotonou
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- Food Quality and Design, (FQD/WUR), Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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Adetola OY, Kruger J, Ferruzzi MG, Hamaker BR, Taylor JRN. Potential of moringa leaf and baobab fruit food-to-food fortification of wholegrain maize porridge to improve iron and zinc bioaccessibility. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2021; 73:15-27. [PMID: 33858271 DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2021.1911962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Food-to-food fortification (FtFF) with moringa leaf (iron source) and/or baobab fruit (citric acid and ascorbic acid source) (each 13-15 g/100 g porridge dry basis (db)) was studied to improve iron and zinc nutritive quality in African-type wholegrain maize-based porridges using in vitro dialysability assay. Moringa FtFF decreased percentage and total bioaccessible iron and zinc, by up to 84% and 45%, respectively. Moringa was very high in calcium, approximately 3% db and calcium-iron-phytate complexes inhibit iron bioavailability. Baobab FtFF increased percentage and total bioaccessible iron and zinc, especially in porridges containing carrot + mango (β-carotene source) and conventionally fortified with FeSO4, by up to 111% and 60%, respectively. The effects were similar to those when ascorbic and citric acids were added as mineral absorption enhancers. While moringa FtFF could be inhibitory to iron and zinc bioavailability in cereal-based porridges, baobab fruit FtFF could improve their bioavailability, especially in combination with conventional iron fortification.
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- Oluyimika Y Adetola
- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences and Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, NC, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences and Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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Yun YR, Oh SJ, Lee MJ, Choi YJ, Park SJ, Lee MA, Min SG, Seo HY, Park SH. Antioxidant activity and calcium bioaccessibility of Moringa oleifera leaf hydrolysate, as a potential calcium supplement in food. Food Sci Biotechnol 2020; 29:1563-1571. [PMID: 33088605 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-020-00820-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Moringa oleifera leaf (ML) is rich in vitamins and minerals, specially abundant calcium, therefore it is widely used as a calcium supplement for food. This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant activity and calcium bioaccessibility of M. oleifera leaf hydrolysate (MLH) as a calcium supplement for kimchi. MLH was prepared under three different proteases, two different protease contents, and three different incubation times. Total phenol content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and antioxidant activities were investigated. Cellular activity and calcium bioaccessibility were also investigated. The highest calcium level of MLH was observed in 3% Protamex treatment for 4 h. TPC, TFC, and antioxidant activities of MLH in Protamex and Alcalase treatments were higher than those in Flavourzyme treatment (p < 0.05). Moreover, high cell viability and alkaline phosphatase activity were also observed in C2C12 cells. Kimchi containing MLH showed high calcium accessibility compared to kimchi alone. Taken together, the application of MLH could have potential as a calcium supplement for kimchi production.
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- Ye-Rang Yun
- Industrial Technology Research Group, Research and Development Division, World Institute of Kimchi, Nam-Gu, Gwangju, 61755 Republic of Korea
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- Industrial Technology Research Group, Research and Development Division, World Institute of Kimchi, Nam-Gu, Gwangju, 61755 Republic of Korea
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- Industrial Technology Research Group, Research and Development Division, World Institute of Kimchi, Nam-Gu, Gwangju, 61755 Republic of Korea
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- Industrial Technology Research Group, Research and Development Division, World Institute of Kimchi, Nam-Gu, Gwangju, 61755 Republic of Korea
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- Industrial Technology Research Group, Research and Development Division, World Institute of Kimchi, Nam-Gu, Gwangju, 61755 Republic of Korea
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- Industrial Technology Research Group, Research and Development Division, World Institute of Kimchi, Nam-Gu, Gwangju, 61755 Republic of Korea
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- Industrial Technology Research Group, Research and Development Division, World Institute of Kimchi, Nam-Gu, Gwangju, 61755 Republic of Korea
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- Hygienic Safety and Analysis Center, Research and Development Division, World Institute of Kimchi, Nam-Gu, Gwangju, 61755 Republic of Korea
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- Industrial Technology Research Group, Research and Development Division, World Institute of Kimchi, Nam-Gu, Gwangju, 61755 Republic of Korea
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Kruger J, Taylor JRN, Ferruzzi MG, Debelo H. What is food-to-food fortification? A working definition and framework for evaluation of efficiency and implementation of best practices. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2020; 19:3618-3658. [PMID: 33337067 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 07/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Food-to-food fortification (FtFF) is an emerging food-based strategy that can complement current strategies in the ongoing fight against micronutrient deficiencies, but it has not been defined or characterized. This review has proposed a working definition of FtFF. Comparison with other main food-based strategies clearly differentiates FtFF as an emerging strategy with the potential to address multiple micronutrient deficiencies simultaneously, with little dietary change required by consumers. A review of literature revealed that despite the limited number of studies (in vitro and in vivo), the diversity of food-based fortificants investigated and some contradictory data, there are promising fortificants, which have the potential to improve the amount of bioavailable iron, zinc, and provitamin A from starchy staple foods. These fortificants are typically fruits and vegetables, with high mineral as well as ascorbic acid and β-carotene contents. However, as the observed improvements in micronutrient bioavailability and status are relatively small, measuring the positive outcomes is more likely to be impactful only if the FtFF products are consumed as regular staples. Considering best practices in implementation of FtFF, raw material authentication and ingredient documentation are critical, especially as the contents of target micronutrients and bioavailability modulators as well as the microbiological quality of the plant-based fortificants can vary substantially. Also, as there are only few developed supply chains for plant-based fortificants, procurement of consistent materials may be problematic. This, however, provides the opportunity for value chain development, which can contribute towards the economic growth of communities, or hybrid approaches that leverage traditional premixes to standardize product micronutrient content.
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- Johanita Kruger
- Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences and Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, North Carolina
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, North Carolina
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Cardoso RV, Fernandes Â, Gonzaléz-Paramás AM, Barros L, Ferreira IC. Flour fortification for nutritional and health improvement: A review. Food Res Int 2019; 125:108576. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 07/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Improving iron and zinc bioaccessibility through food-to-food fortification of pearl millet with tropical plant foodstuffs (moringa leaf powder, roselle calyces and baobab fruit pulp). Journal of Food Science and Technology 2019; 56:2244-2256. [PMID: 30996458 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-019-03711-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Essential mineral (iron and zinc) deficiencies are still prevalent in the Semi-arid Tropics, where many people consume monotonous, predominantly cereal-based diets. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of including tropical plant foodstuffs high in iron and zinc (moringa leaves and roselle calyces) or mineral availability enhancers (baobab fruit pulp) in a pearl millet-based food containing a plant food-based provitamin A source, with the aim of preventing iron and zinc deficiencies in the Semi-arid Tropics. Mineral bioaccessibility was assessed by dialysability assay. Moringa, roselle and baobab considerably increased iron and zinc bioaccessibility when added at 10 parts:100 parts pearl millet (dry basis). These foodstuffs, increased the contribution to the absolute iron requirements of women of reproductive age by 2.5, 2.1 and 2.3 times for moringa, roselle and baobab, respectively and to their absolute zinc requirements by 2.4, 2.1 and 2.7 times, respectively. Combining these plant foodstuffs could contribute up to 28% and 41% of the women's absolute iron and zinc requirements, respectively, from a single meal. Moringa, despite having the highest iron content, when added at a very high level (30 parts:100 parts pearl millet) decreased bioaccessible iron and zinc, most probably primarily due to its high calcium content. Food-to-food fortification of staple cereal foods with moringa leaves, roselle calyces or baobab fruit pulp plus a provitamin A source can potentially sustainably improve iron and zinc bioavailability in the diets of at-risk communities in the Semi-arid Tropics.
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