Effect of inulin in pineapple jam: physicochemical and sensory analysis among school children by Kétlin Ariane Santos, Priscila Naiverth Faix, Elisvânia Freitas dos Santos, Maria Raquel Manhani, Érica Caroline da Silva, Daiana Novello

“…Products elaboration allowed us to prove that by adding up to 16% of inulin in pineapple jam, the tasters had a great sensory acceptance, similar to that to the standard product, with good marketing expectations and improvements in the food nutritional composition.…”
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Can cattle blood be transformed into an organic source of nitrogen? by Md. Islam, S. M. Zaman, Md. Rasel, Jagadish Joardar

“…Method: The annual blood production in the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) slaughterhouses was estimated, blood samples were collected, and blood meals were manufactured and characterized for their nitrogen content and other nutritional values. The best blood meal was sorted out, incubated in soil, and applied to spinach (Spinacea oleracea L.) to assess the effects of the final product on plant and soil health.Result: This investigation estimated the annual disposal of 58.62 tons of bovine blood from the KCC slaughterhouses.  …”
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Near-infrared spectroscopy and accelerated ageing in evaluating the vigour of lentil seeds by Marcelo Augusto Rocha Limão, Denise Cunha Fernandes dos Santos Dias, Warley Marcos Nascimento, Bruno Gomes de Noronha, Júlia Martins Soares, Laércio Junio da Silva

“…ABSTRACT The cultivation and consumption of lentils has been gaining importance in recent years due to the high nutritional value of the grain. Research related to seed technology is therefore important in providing high-quality seeds for the market. …”
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Total Pancreatectomy for Malignant Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) Complicated by Gastropancreatic Fistulae by Oshan Basnayake, Pradeep Wijerathne, Umesh Jayarajah, Nilesh Fernandopulle, Sivasuriya Sivaganesh

“…A year and a half after surgery, she is healthy with good glycaemic control and nutritional status. Conclusion. This case highlights the importance investigating patients for the aetiology in recurrent acute pancreatitis and their follow-up. …”
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Determinants of Anemia among Children Aged 6–59 Months Living in Kilte Awulaelo Woreda, Northern Ethiopia by Gebremedhin Gebreegziabiher, Belachew Etana, Daniel Niggusie

“…It was associated with annual household income, age, and nutritional status of the child. So, improving family income and increasing awareness of the mother/caregiver were important intervention.…”
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Frozen Fermented Dairy Snacks with Probiotics and Blueberry Bagasse: Stability, Bioactivity, and Digestive Viability by Alejandra Hurtado-Romero, Andrea Zepeda-Hernández, Javier Cárdenas-Rangel, Ricardo Aguilar-Márquez, Luis Eduardo Garcia-Amezquita, Danay Carrillo-Nieves, Tomás García-Cayuela

“…Four formulations (LA5, LGG, LA5-BERRY, and LGG-BERRY) were analyzed for their nutritional, physicochemical, functional, and sensory properties. …”
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Phenotypic Characterization of Tiger Nuts (Cyperus esculentus L.) from Major Growing Areas in Ghana by Paul Agu Asare, Roger Kpankpari, Michael Osei Adu, Emmanuel Afutu, Adeyinka Saburi Adewumi

“…The tubers are highly appreciated for their health benefits and nutritive value. To contribute to the conservation process of tiger nut and identify elite genotypes, this study was conducted to assess phenotypic variability in tiger nut genotypes in Ghana. …”
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Modification of Medium Composition for Enhancing the Production of Antifungal Activity from Xenorhabdus stockiae PB09 by Using Response Surface Methodology by Chirayu Sa-uth, Paweena Rattanasena, Angsumarn Chandrapatya, Prapassorn Bussaman

“…To improve its efficacy, the optimization of the nutritional components in culture media was performed. …”
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Destabilization of mutualistic interactions shapes the early heat stress response of the coral holobiont by Emma Marangon, Nils Rädecker, Joan Y. Q. Li, Marko Terzin, Patrick Buerger, Nicole S. Webster, David G. Bourne, Patrick W. Laffy

“…Conclusions The thermotolerance of coral holobionts therefore is influenced by the nutritional status of its members and their interactions, and this identified metabolic interdependency highlights the importance of applying an integrative approach to guide coral reef conservation efforts. …”
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Prevalence of delirium in German nursing homes: protocol for a cross-sectional study by Bernhard Holle, Romy Lauer, Horst Christian Vollmar, Petra Thürmann, Rebecca Palm, Jonas Dörner, Alexandre Houdelet-Oertel, Zafer Arslan, Ina Otte

“…Covariables for associated factors, including functional impairments, pain, cognitive status and nutritional status, are assessed through standardised measurements. …”
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Impact of Different Sugar Syrups on the Development of the Fat Body in Worker Bees (<i>Apis mellifera macedonica</i>) by Svilen B. Lazarov, Petya M. Veleva, Atanas Z. Atanasov, Ivaylo S. Hristakov, Zlatko Puškadija

“…Global climate change, intensive agriculture, and anthropogenic pollution adversely affect flowering plants and the vitality of bee colonies. In nutritional stress conditions, bees deplete the food reserves of their fat body to sustain colony life. …”
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Boosting post-harvest quality of 'Coscia' pears: Antioxidant-enriched coating and MAP storage by Ilenia Tinebra, Roberta Passafiume, Alessandra Culmone, Eristanna Palazzolo, Giuliana Garofalo, Vincenzo Naselli, Antonio Alfonzo, Raimondo Gaglio, Vittorio Farina

“…In conclusion, the combination of EC and MAP effectively extended the shelf-life and preserved the nutritional quality of fresh-cut Coscia pears, offering substantial benefits for both consumers and the food industry.…”
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Lower vicine content reduces the reproductive yield performance in faba bean (Vicia faba L.) by Sadhan Debnath, Mayank Rai, Wricha Tyagi, Sujan Majumder, Ng. Tombisana Meetei

“…Abstract Faba bean is a nutritionally and medicinally rich popular legume crop. …”
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Interactive Effects of LED Spectrum and Nitrogen Levels on Physiological Changes and Yield of Strawberry (<i>Fragaria × ananassa</i> Duch.) by Sirajo Salisu Jibia, Kanokwan Panjama, Chaiartid Inkham, Takashi Sato, Norikuni Ohtake, Soraya Ruamrungsri

“…Strawberries are valued globally for their nutritional, aesthetic, and economic benefits. Optimizing blue-to-red LED ratios and nitrogen levels is essential for sustainable indoor strawberry cultivation. …”
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Recent advances in the management of knee osteoarthritis: a narrative review by Viktor Shtroblia, Pavlo Petakh, Iryna Kamyshna, Iryna Halabitska, Oleksandr Kamyshnyi

“…Intra-articular injections, such as corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, and platelet rich plasma, demonstrate varying levels of efficacy and safety. Nutritional supplements, including curcumin, Boswellia serrata, and glucosaminechondroitin combinations, offer modest benefits and are best used as adjuncts to standart treatment. …”
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Cardiometabolic Risk in Hyperlipidemic Men and Women by Michael Leutner, Christian Göbl, Alice Wielandner, Eleonora Howorka, Marlies Prünner, Latife Bozkurt, Jürgen Harreiter, Helmut Prosch, Oliver Schlager, Silvia Charwat-Resl, Alexandra Kautzky-Willer

“…In addition a sex specific analysis of metabolic and nutritional habits of HL-patients with prediabetes (HL-IGR) was done. …”
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How do improved lentil varieties affect farmers’ livelihood status in central Bangladesh? by Monira Sultana, Jannatul Ferdous Shetu, Fatema Sarker, Sharif Ahammad, Md. Hayder Khan Sujan

“…Lentil plays a crucial role in ensuring nutritional security for the majority of the people in Bangladesh. …”
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Prevalence of Undernutrition and Its Associated Factors among Children below Five Years of Age in Bure Town, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara National Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia by Desalegne Amare, Ayenew Negesse, Baye Tsegaye, Birtukan Assefa, Birehanu Ayenie

“…Male children were more affected in both severe and moderate nutritional problems compared to female children. The finding showed that 27 (7.9%) had severe stunting, 15 (4.4%) had severe wasting, and 11 (3.2%) had severe underweight, respectively. …”
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The Safety and Tolerability of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Phosphate with Sodium Ferrous Citrate in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Bahrain by Feryal Al-Saber, Waleed Aldosari, Mariam Alselaiti, Hesham Khalfan, Ahmed Kaladari, Ghulam Khan, George Harb, Riyadh Rehani, Sizuka Kudo, Aya Koda, Tohru Tanaka, Motowo Nakajima, Abdulla Darwish

“…A multifaceted treatment approach can include nutritional supplements with antioxidant properties such as 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) with sodium ferrous citrate (SFC). …”
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Synergic Involvements of Microorganisms in the Biomedical Increase of Polyphenols and Flavonoids during the Fermentation of Ginger Juice by Christian Aimé Kayath, Armel Ibala Zamba, Saturnin Nicaise Mokémiabeka, Meddy Opa-Iloy, Paola Sandra Elenga Wilson, Moïse Doria Kaya-Ongoto, Rodd Jurah Mouellet Maboulou, Etienne Nguimbi

“…Steered fermentation by microorganisms gives great added value in the nutritional quality of local food. Ginger rhizome naturally contains a myriad of bioactive compounds including polyphenol and flavonoids. …”
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