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Effect of Co-Encapsulated Natural Antioxidants with Modified Starch on the Oxidative Stability of β-Carotene Loaded within Nanoemulsions
(MDPI, 2022-01-20)
β-Carotene (vitamin A precursor) and α-tocopherol, the utmost energetic form of vitamin
E (VE), are known to be fat-soluble vitamins (FSVs) and essential nutrients needed to enhance the
growth and metabolic functions of ...
The Potential of L-Arginine in Prevention and Treatment of Disturbed Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism - A Review
(MDPI, 2022-02-24)
L-arginine, an endogenous amino acid, is a safe substance that can be found in food. The compound is involved in synthesis of various products responsible for regulatory functions in the body. Particularly noteworthy is, ...
Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Agritourism Farm Stays and Their Safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Poland
(MDPI, 2022-03-17)
The article presents reasons for the choices and opinions of tourists regarding rest and its
safety in agritourism farms in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. We used the diagnostic
survey method. We distributed ...
Delving into the Therapeutic Potential of Carica papaya Leaf against Thrombocytopenia
(MDPI, 2022-04-25)
Thrombocytopenia is a clinical manifestation that refers to the low platelet count, i.e., <150 × 103/μL, of blood, resulting in imbalanced hemostasis, which leads to several fatal complications. The causative factors vary ...
Financial Situation of Local Government Units as a Determinant of the Standards of Living for the Polish Population
(MDPI, 2022-07-21)
In this paper, the author intends to show the interaction between the living standards of the population and the financial situation of Polish local government units at the commune level. The first (theoretical) part of ...
Extruded Corn Snacks with Cricket Powder: Impact on Physical Parameters and Consumer Acceptance
(MDPI, 2022-12-10)
Edible insects are more and more widely researched and presented as a good source of nutrients. Among the available raw materials, cricket powder (CP), obtained from roasted and crushed crickets, deserves attention because ...
Analysis of Physiological Status in Response to Water Deficit of Spelt (Triticum aestivum ssp. spelta) Cultivars in Reference to Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum ssp. vulgare)
(MDPI, 2022-07-31)
Climate change, including decreasing rainfall, makes cultivating cereals more difficult. Drought stress reduces plant growth and most all yields. On the other hand, consumers’ interest in ancient wheat varieties, including ...
Low-Field NMR Analyses of Gels and Starch-Stabilized Emulsions with Modified Potato Starches
(MDPI, 2022-10-18)
Many different biopolymers are used to stabilize emulsions, of which starch is of particular concern. To improve the characteristics and technical utility of native starch, various types of changes can be made. This article ...
Delving into the Nutraceutical Benefits of Purple Carrot against Metabolic Syndrome and Cancer: A Review
(MDPI, 2022-03-20)
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) constitutes a group of risk factors that may increase the risk of
cancer and other health problems. Nowadays, researchers are focusing on food compounds that could
prevent many chronic diseases. ...
Physicochemical and Morphological Study of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae Cell-Based Microcapsules with Novel Cold-Pressed Oil Blends
(MDPI, 2022-06-29)
Vegetable oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids are a valuable component of the human diet. Properly composed oil blends are characterized by a 5:1 ratio of ω6/ω3 fatty acids, which is favorable from a nutritional point ...