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{"title":"Drivers of genetically modified food acceptance in members of generations Z and Y: Insights from a theory of planned behavior framework","authors":"Jorge de Andrés-Sánchez ,&nbsp;María Puelles-Gallo ,&nbsp;Mar Souto-Romero ,&nbsp;Mario Arias-Oliva","doi":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100703","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100703","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Genetically modified food (GMF), which emerged in the mid-1990s, have enabled the development of more affordable, sustainable products with enhanced characteristics compared to their conventional counterparts. However, their consumption in European Union countries such as Spain remains limited. This paper develops a model based on the theory of planned behavior to explain the behavioral intention (BI) to use GMF, considering perceived value (PV), perceived usefulness (PU), perceived risk (PR), food neophobia (NPH), social influence (SI), gender, and age. Subsequently, it is tested in a sample of zoomers (members of Generation Z) and millennials (members of the Generation Y). Structural equation modeling reveals that PV, PU, SI, and belonging to Generation Z (GENZ) have a significantly positive influence on BI, while PR has a negative impact. Additionally, quantile regressions confirm that PU and SI are the most influential variables, as they maintain a consistent positive impact in the analyzed quantiles. The influence of PV, PR, and GENZ also remained consistent in sign in all quantile regressions. However, while PV and PR showed significant coefficients in most percentiles, GENZ was significant only at the extremes of the BI range. In a nutshell, PU and SI are the strongest positive predictors of behavioral intention, while PR acts as a consistent deterrent. Members of generation Z show higher predisposition toward GMF acceptance, particularly at the extremes of BI. The results of the analysis have various practical implications for the successful implementation of GMF, which are discussed in this study.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100543,"journal":{"name":"Food and Humanity","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100703"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144605598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of a fermented rice product (Pachoi): Evaluation of vitamin and mineral composition, microbiological investigation and shelf-life stability","authors":"Laky Khatun ,&nbsp;Subhajit Ray ,&nbsp;Rangina Brahma ,&nbsp;Dulal Chandra Boruah","doi":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100707","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100707","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In Northeast India, fermented rice consumption is very much popular. However, there is an absence of proper scientific literature dealing with this rice product in particular. Pachoi is a traditional fermented rice product commonly consumed by Bengali Muslim community in Assam, India. In this study, Pachoi was prepared in two ways utilizing ahu kalogoria rice and were assigned as FRP1(traditional) and FRP2(optimized). This study was aimed to examine the minerals, vitamin B levels, biochemical constituents, microbiological count, and shelf-life of the rice products viz. FRP1 and FRP2. It is examined that FRP2 exhibits greater shelf stability than FRP1. Both varieties showed significantly higher magnesium concentrations after fermentation, with values of 23.66 ± 0.47 ppm and 23.29 ± 0.06 ppm, compared to the control samples FRP1 and FRP2 before fermentation, which had magnesium levels 14.04 ± 1.04 and 14.37 ± 0.56 ppm respectively. Among the B-complex vitamins, Vitamin B5 exhibited the highest concentration, with values of 90.171 ± 0.21 ppm and 92.568 ± 1.43 ppm respectively in both fermented samples. Magnesium plays a crucial role in muscle and nerve function, energy production, and bone health, while vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is essential for synthesizing coenzymes, supporting metabolism, and maintaining healthy skin and hormone levels. In FRP1 and FRP2, lactic acid bacterial count after 24 h period was observed as 6.16 ± 0.16 log₁₀CFU/g and 10.65 ± 0.20 log₁₀CFU/g. The highest total plate count was reported on the 12th day in both samples, 9.43 ±.0.20 log₁₀CFU/g in FPR1 and 9.38 ± 0.13 log₁₀CFU/g in FRP2. Experimental study revealed that the amount of protein, fat, and carbohydrates decreased with the increase of fermentation period. After increasing for a while, the total microbial, yeast, and mold counts begins to decline. The coliform count was detected in FRP1 and FRP2 on day 36th and day 39th respectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100543,"journal":{"name":"Food and Humanity","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100707"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144596399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Which are the main drivers that affected the consumers' WTP for tropical fruits? A logistic model approach for quality certification and Sicily origin","authors":"Federico Modica ,&nbsp;Filippo Sgroi ,&nbsp;Teresa Totaro ,&nbsp;Caterina Sciortino","doi":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100704","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100704","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, we examined the growing interest among consumers in PGI-PDO certifications, reflecting their increased focus on dietary choices and willingness to embrace local foods. Our questionnaire-based survey involved 511 consumers in Sicily, aiming to identify key factors impacting the willingness to pay (WTP) for tropical fruits, especially those with certification. Through a regression model, our findings indicate that family size, urban setting, income, and education level, along with various consumption habits, exert varying degrees of influence on WTP.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100543,"journal":{"name":"Food and Humanity","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100704"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144596400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development and characterization of a sustainable plant-based protein powder from peanut meal and Moringa oleifera for human nutrition","authors":"Ravindran Hanisha ,&nbsp;Shanmuga Sundaram Lokeshwari ,&nbsp;Velayutham Vidya Sree ,&nbsp;Parthiban Vaishnavi ,&nbsp;Dharanikumar Niranjana ,&nbsp;Yuvaraj Dinakarkumar","doi":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100706","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100706","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study addressed the need for nutrient-rich protein substitutes by creating a sustainable, plant-based protein powder from peanut meal and <em>Moringa oleifera</em> leaves. The formulation was optimized using the Lowry technique based on protein concentration, resulting in a 12:7:1 ratio of peanut meal<em>, Moringa oleifera</em>, and honey powder. GC-MS and FTIR analyses identified functional groups, bioactive substances, and essential proteins, supporting the nutritional and physiological benefits of the powder. Nutritional analysis revealed a low carbohydrate and high protein content, and solubility testing demonstrated good mixability. Antimicrobial tests showed moderate antifungal and strong antibacterial activity. Cytotoxicity evaluation indicated negligible toxicity, while antioxidant assays showed significant radical scavenging capacity. These results suggest that the formulation is a sustainable, nutrient-dense, and viable protein supplement.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100543,"journal":{"name":"Food and Humanity","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100706"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144589092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trace and ultra-trace elements as indicators of grape geographical origin: A case study in the Euganean hills (Italy)","authors":"Elena Marrocchino ,&nbsp;Chiara Telloli ,&nbsp;Lorenzo Ferroni ,&nbsp;Fabio Faccia ,&nbsp;Luigi Sansone ,&nbsp;Renzo Tassinari ,&nbsp;Carmela Vaccaro","doi":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100702","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100702","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the feasibility of using trace elements as indicators of geographical grape authenticity. Focusing on the Euganean Hills, a region known for its diverse soil types due to heterogeneous lithology, we collected various soil and grape samples. These samples were analyzed for their elemental composition using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF). First of all, Principal Component Analysis (PCA) revealed distinct groupings of soil samples based on lithological origin and their corresponding elemental composition in grapes. In addition, our findings demonstrate that the inorganic fraction of grapes is more significantly influenced by soil type than by grape cultivar. Finally, Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and other trace elements emerged as effective geochemical markers, reflecting vineyard soil characteristics and aiding in grape traceability and authenticity. This research suggests that geochemical fingerprinting can be a reliable method for tracing grape geographical origin, a crucial aspect in combating fraud and ensuring the authenticity of high-quality grape products. Future studies could expand this research by exploring additional regions and incorporating a broader range of grape varieties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100543,"journal":{"name":"Food and Humanity","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100702"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144589093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Are fried meats from unlicensed street vendors in West Cameroon a public health risk? A cross-sectional study of frying process, food hygiene practices/conditions and vending environment","authors":"Martinien Jardan Metenou Tampa ,&nbsp;Gires Boungo Teboukeu ,&nbsp;Fabrice Tonfack Djikeng ,&nbsp;Hermann Arantes Kohole Foffe ,&nbsp;Hilaire Macaire Womeni","doi":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100705","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100705","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Today, fried foods are an important part of our diet. However, if practices do not meet standards, foods can pose a health risk to consumers. The overall objective of this study was to assess the frying and food hygiene practices and conditions of unlicensed street meat vendors. A cross-sectional study was conducted in West Cameroon. A total of 40 vendors were interviewed. Data were collected using a checklist and questionnaire, mainly based on FAO/WHO guidelines and the descriptive statistics were performed using frequency and percentages. The study variables were: demographic characteristics of the respondents, frying and food hygiene conditions and practices, sanitary environment. The results showed that 95 % of vendors do not adhere to recommended standards for frying cycles and frying time, which may result in the formation of toxic compounds in the fried meat. During sales, 82.5 % of vendors leave meat exposed to open air, increasing the risk of contamination. More than 75 % of vendors do not follow basic food hygiene practices, such as regularly washing hands and cleaning serving utensils with running water. 92.50 % handle both meat and money, which can contribute to the occurrence of food-borne illnesses. Less than 20 % of vendors have access to running water, while over 80 % rely on boreholes and wells, which may contain pollutants and fecal microbes. 97.50 % of vendors prepare and sell in an unhygienic environment. Fried meat sold by unlicensed street vendors in West Cameroon poses a public health risk and a regulatory framework that promotes good practices in a clean environment should be defined and respected.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100543,"journal":{"name":"Food and Humanity","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100705"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144580366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of golden ipecac extract for enhancing the functional properties and stability of food products","authors":"Mahmoud Elsayed ,&nbsp;Reham M. Kamel ,&nbsp;Asmaa Shafiq ,&nbsp;Mohamed Abdelbaset Salama ,&nbsp;Samar M.S. Shawir","doi":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100701","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100701","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigated the effect of different solvents on the extraction efficiency of phenolic compounds from <em>Carapichea ipecacuanha</em> (golden ipecac) and the application of the extracts in biscuits and sunflower oil to enhance their oxidative stability and functional properties. Among the tested solvents, 70 % ethanol achieved the highest extraction efficiency for phenolic compounds, including chlorogenic acid (13.4 mg/g) and caffeic acid (19.7 mg/g). Fortifying biscuits with golden ipecac extract significantly increased total phenolic content (TPC), ranging from 5.88 اmg GAE/g in the control to 56.44 mg GAE/g in the highest concentration (300 ppm), while also reducing peroxide values (PV) during three months of storage, with PV decreasing from 7.94 meq/kg in the control to 3.13 meq/kg in the 300 ppm sample. Sensory evaluation revealed that biscuits fortified with 200 ppm extract had the highest scores for appearance (8.74), texture (8.87), and overall acceptability (8.98). In sunflower oil, fortification with 300 ppm extract reduced PV from 22.57 meq/kg in the control without antioxidants to 12.50 meq/kg after six months, outperforming the synthetic antioxidant TBHQ (16.20 meq/kg). The 300 ppm extract also retained the highest TPC (55.22 mg GAE/kg) compared to the control (15.35 mg GAE/kg) and TBHQ (40.62 mg GAE/kg). These findings demonstrate the superior antioxidant potential of golden ipecac extract, particularly at higher concentrations, as a natural alternative for improving the oxidative stability of food products during storage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100543,"journal":{"name":"Food and Humanity","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100701"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144580401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Food insecurity in Malawi: Regional disparities, sociocultural determinants, and the role of mobile advisory services","authors":"Lazarus Obed Livingstone Banda ,&nbsp;Chigonjetso Victoria Banda ,&nbsp;Jane Thokozani Banda ,&nbsp;George N. Chidimbah Munthali","doi":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100695","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100695","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Food insecurity persists as a significant challenge globally, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where structural, environmental, and socio-cultural factors exacerbate the crisis. In Malawi, regional disparities in food insecurity are pronounced, with the southern region heavily affected by environmental shocks, the central region plagued by soil degradation, and the northern region hindered by infrastructural gaps. This study bridges critical gaps in the literature by investigating regional and socio-cultural determinants of food insecurity while incorporating a novel farmer-driven technological intervention. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines thematic analyses of qualitative data with quantitative techniques, including Kruskal-Wallis tests, logistic regression, and conjoint analysis, to examine predictors of food security and adoption of mobile advisory services. Key findings reveal that education level has a significant influence on farmers’ willingness to adopt mobile services, with cost and delivery mode emerging as pivotal factors in adoption preferences. The study highlights the importance of targeted, region-specific policies integrating technological interventions to enhance agricultural productivity, address systemic inequities, and promote resilience. These insights contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 2—Zero Hunger—by offering actionable strategies for addressing food insecurity in Malawi and similar contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100543,"journal":{"name":"Food and Humanity","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100695"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144623330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A review on optimization of process parameters of cold pressed oil extraction for high output and for enhanced quality and retained nutrients","authors":"Mahesh Laxman Rathod ,&nbsp;Basavaraj M. Angadi ,&nbsp;Iresh G. Bhavi","doi":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100698","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100698","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The purpose of this review is to explain cold pressed oil extraction and to analyze process parameters for maximum output, improved quality, and nutrient retention. Nowadays consumers are paying more attention in improving their health and quality of life.With modern lifestyle, human health and well-being are essential aspects of nutrition. When a seed is cold pressed, oil is extracted by applying force to the seed. Lower temperatures have little effect on the oil's characteristics, which include phenolic content, flavor, nutritional value, aroma, and taste. These oils are superior to refined oil in terms of nutritional value. The cold press method of production at low temperatures yields high quality oils. The cold pressed oils are healthier and more nutritionally balanced than refined oils, this process produces high-quality oils at low temperatures, and the process does not involve high heat or chemical processes. Cold press extracted oils primarily aim at their composition, nutritional quality, physicochemical characteristics, food applications, functional, oxidative stability, and health benefits. This review paper summarizes research on various methods of essential oil extraction for various raw materials, aiming to provide stakeholders in seed oil with useful insights for selecting the most suitable extraction methods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100543,"journal":{"name":"Food and Humanity","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100698"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144571165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of media composition and nutrient film hydroponic technique on the yield of two spinach species (Spinacia oleracea L. and Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima L.)","authors":"Inder Singh Rautela ,&nbsp;Harsh Kumar Chauhan ,&nbsp;Sushma Tamta","doi":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100700","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foohum.2025.100700","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the increasing global population and the growing challenges of food security due to climate change, innovative technologies such as hydroponics are vital for sustainable agriculture. This study assesses the effects of different media compositions and the nutrient film technique (NFT) on the growth performance and yield of two spinach species, <em>Spinacia oleracea</em> (L.) and <em>Beta vulgaris</em> subsp. <em>maritima</em> (L)<em>.</em>, under polyhouse conditions. Five treatments were used: T0 (Soil), T1 (Cocopeat + Perlite), T2 (Cocopeat + Vermicompost), T3 (Cocopeat + Khal Tea), and T4 (NFT with Cocopeat/Cocochips). Parameters such as germination percentage (GP), mean germination time (MGT), seed vigor index (SVI), morphological attributes, and biomass yield were assessed. Results showed that Cocopeat + Perlite enhanced GP and SVI, achieving 83.2 % germination for <em>S. oleracea</em> and 74.6 % for <em>B. vulgaris</em>. The NFT system showed better plant growth metrics, including shoot and root length, leaf area, and biomass, compared to soil and other treatments. These findings highlight the potential of hydroponic systems, particularly NFT, for efficient and sustainable spinach production. Further studies are recommended to assess long-term performance and scalability of spinach cultivation under hydroponics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100543,"journal":{"name":"Food and Humanity","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100700"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144572682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}