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A Comparative Analysis on the Variation of β-Carotene, Vitamin C and E Levels in Hydroponic and Soil-Based Fruits and Vegetables in Kiambu County, Kenya 肯尼亚Kiambu县水培与土培蔬果中β-胡萝卜素、维生素C和E含量变化的比较分析
IF 3.5 2区 农林科学
Food Science & Nutrition Pub Date : 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.70403
Rhodah Nekesa, Lucy G. Njue, George O. Abong
{"title":"A Comparative Analysis on the Variation of β-Carotene, Vitamin C and E Levels in Hydroponic and Soil-Based Fruits and Vegetables in Kiambu County, Kenya","authors":"Rhodah Nekesa,&nbsp;Lucy G. Njue,&nbsp;George O. Abong","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70403","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70403","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Antioxidants such as β-carotene, vitamin C, and E in fruits and vegetables (FAVs) have been associated with a reduction in non-communicable diseases because of their vital metabolic roles. However, their levels in foods could vary depending on the farming systems. Hence, this study examined the levels of β-carotene, vitamin C, and E in hydroponic and soil-grown spinach, tomatoes, and strawberries. A cross-sectional study with an analytical component was conducted to facilitate this comparison. Ten samples were collected from hydroponic farms and nine were from soil-based farms. The data was analyzed using SPSS (version 25). The level of vitamin C was significantly higher in hydroponically grown tomatoes (<i>p</i> = 0.008) and strawberries (<i>p</i> = 0.037) compared to those from the soil-based system. The level of vitamin E was significantly higher in hydroponic tomatoes, spinach, and strawberries (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.05) compared to those grown in the soil-based system. Β-carotene level was significantly higher only in the hydroponically grown spinach (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05) unlike tomatoes, and it was not detected in both hydroponic and soil-based strawberries. In conclusion, the findings of this study show a remarkable nutrient accumulation in some FAVs grown in the hydroponic farming system leading to a higher nutrient density compared to those grown in the soil-based systems. Training and provision of resources for hydroponic farming could be done to scale up production in the country to promote food security by obtaining nutritious FAVs within a short period throughout the year.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70403","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144213897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluating the Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Watercress Supplementation at Short-Term Follow-Up: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials 在短期随访中评价豆瓣菜补充剂的抗氧化和抗炎特性:随机对照试验的系统评价
IF 3.5 2区 农林科学
Food Science & Nutrition Pub Date : 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.70407
Jimmy Wen, Muhammad Karabala, Zohaer Muttalib, Burhaan Syed, Ramy Khalil, Daniel Razick, Adam Razick, David Pai
{"title":"Evaluating the Anti-Oxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Watercress Supplementation at Short-Term Follow-Up: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials","authors":"Jimmy Wen,&nbsp;Muhammad Karabala,&nbsp;Zohaer Muttalib,&nbsp;Burhaan Syed,&nbsp;Ramy Khalil,&nbsp;Daniel Razick,&nbsp;Adam Razick,&nbsp;David Pai","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70407","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Watercress (WC) has been used extensively in traditional medicine for various healthcare conditions such as hypertension, hyperglycemia, arthritis, and more. This systematic review evaluates WC's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory markers in human studies. A systematic review search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library for studies reporting anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative markers following WC supplementation, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Study variables included the number of patients, dosage/formulation of WC, mean age, and follow-up time, pre- and post-intervention antioxidant/anti-inflammatory outcomes, and complications. Seven RCTs, including 302 patients with a mean age of 47 years (23–61) and a mean follow-up time of 39 days (21–60), were included in this study. The dosage varied from 85 g/day to 750 mg/kg/day. Antioxidant parameters reported included superoxide dismutase (five studies), ferric-reducing antioxidant power (two studies), glutathione peroxidase (two studies), retinol (two studies), β-carotene (two studies), and α-tocopherol (two studies). Oxidative stress parameters included protein carbonyls (four studies), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (two studies), malondialdehyde (two studies), nitric oxide (two studies), T-SH (two studies), and CAT (three studies). Inflammatory markers included two studies reporting on tumor necrosis factor-a (two studies) and one study reporting on interleukin-1, interleukin-6, and C-reactive protein. WC administration demonstrated improvement for most antioxidant and anti-inflammatory markers and had a strong safety profile. WC had a positive effect on anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory markers. However, the relatively short follow-up times and heterogeneous patient demographics and formulations/dosages of WC warrant further studies to assess the benefits of WC.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70407","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144219954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Physicochemical and Structural Properties of Pomelo Peel Pectin From Majiayou Pomelo With Different Storage Periods 不同贮藏期马家游柚皮果胶的理化及结构特性研究
IF 3.5 2区 农林科学
Food Science & Nutrition Pub Date : 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.70227
Jian Zhou, Shuoru Feng, Yue Zhou, Zhenghua Huang, Bin Li, Mengting Pi, Siyi Wei, Leipeng Cao
{"title":"Physicochemical and Structural Properties of Pomelo Peel Pectin From Majiayou Pomelo With Different Storage Periods","authors":"Jian Zhou,&nbsp;Shuoru Feng,&nbsp;Yue Zhou,&nbsp;Zhenghua Huang,&nbsp;Bin Li,&nbsp;Mengting Pi,&nbsp;Siyi Wei,&nbsp;Leipeng Cao","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70227","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Majiayou pomelo peel (MPP) pectin obtained from Majiayou pomelo with different storage periods (0–150 days) was compared based on physicochemical, structural, functional properties and their correlations. The yield, degree of esterification (DE), molecular weight (Mw), particle size, galacturonic acid (GalA), thermal stability, antioxidant activity (AOA), apparent viscosity, and viscoelasticity of MPP gradually decreased with the extension of pomelo storage periods, possibly due to the fracture of the main chain in the pectin molecule. The DE value of MPP gradually decreased to the range of low-methoxyl pectin (LMP, &lt; 50%) after 150 days of storage probably because of the loss of the –CH<sub>3</sub> group in the main chain of MPP. The color difference, absolute zeta potential, and metal adsorption capacity of pectin significantly increased with the extension of pomelo storage periods (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05), attributing to the de-esterification of pectin and decrease of GalA via endo-polygalacturonase (endo-PG) activity. Correlation analysis confirmed that high DE, GalA, and low branched Rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) region in pectin could benefit from increasing its antioxidant, thermal stability, and rheological properties. These results suggested that the fresh MPP<sub>0</sub> showed better physicochemical and functional properties for application in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and no-freshness MPP (MPP<sub>60</sub> and MPP<sub>150</sub>) has good prospects for implementation in foods.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70227","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144213966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Emerging Links Between Ferroptosis and Neurodegeneration: Implications for Disease Mechanisms and Nutraceutical Interventions 上睑下垂和神经退行性变之间的新联系:疾病机制和营养干预的意义
IF 3.5 2区 农林科学
Food Science & Nutrition Pub Date : 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.70385
Anwar Ali, Quratulain Babar, Ayesha Saeed, Domenico Sergi, Nenad Naumovski, Isam A. Mohamed Ahmed, Ghalia Shamlan, Halah Abdulrahman Hafiz, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor, Joanna Trafialek, Felix Kwashie Madilo
{"title":"Emerging Links Between Ferroptosis and Neurodegeneration: Implications for Disease Mechanisms and Nutraceutical Interventions","authors":"Anwar Ali,&nbsp;Quratulain Babar,&nbsp;Ayesha Saeed,&nbsp;Domenico Sergi,&nbsp;Nenad Naumovski,&nbsp;Isam A. Mohamed Ahmed,&nbsp;Ghalia Shamlan,&nbsp;Halah Abdulrahman Hafiz,&nbsp;Muhammad Faisal Manzoor,&nbsp;Joanna Trafialek,&nbsp;Felix Kwashie Madilo","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70385","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A relatively recently identified type of controlled cell death termed ‘ferroptosis’ is driven by iron and characterized by reactive oxygen species (ROS) buildup and lipid peroxidation. This review explores the complex mechanisms underpinning ferroptosis and its potential effects on the onset and development of neurodegenerative diseases. The impact of lipid peroxides, glutathione/glutathione peroxidase 4 (GSH/GPX4), and iron metabolism-targeting small molecule inhibitors and the involvement of nucleic acids, proteins, and phytochemicals as inhibitors of ferroptosis will be discussed. Additionally, we explore the potential of ferroptosis as a therapeutic target for managing neurodegenerative disorders and address the challenges faced in clinical translation. The emerging research on novel drug delivery approaches and nanomaterial-based strategies for efficient ferroptosis inhibition is also described. In conclusion, this review provides a detailed overview of the complex landscape of ferroptosis, providing insights into its molecular mechanisms, inhibitors, and potential therapeutic applications. Understanding the multifaceted role of ferroptosis in disease pathogenesis will pave the way for developing innovative interventions to harness its therapeutic potential in various neurological conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70385","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144213898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Estimation and Validation of an Effective Ergothioneine Dose for Improved Sleep Quality Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Model 利用基于生理的药代动力学模型估计和验证麦角硫因改善睡眠质量的有效剂量
IF 3.5 2区 农林科学
Food Science & Nutrition Pub Date : 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.70382
Hitoshi Okumura, Yudai Araragi, Kentaro Nishioka, Reiya Yamashita, Toshihide Suzuki, Hiroshi Watanabe, Yukio Kato, Norihito Murayama
{"title":"Estimation and Validation of an Effective Ergothioneine Dose for Improved Sleep Quality Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Model","authors":"Hitoshi Okumura,&nbsp;Yudai Araragi,&nbsp;Kentaro Nishioka,&nbsp;Reiya Yamashita,&nbsp;Toshihide Suzuki,&nbsp;Hiroshi Watanabe,&nbsp;Yukio Kato,&nbsp;Norihito Murayama","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70382","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70382","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A four-week administration of 20 mg/day ergothioneine (EGT), a strong antioxidant, improves sleep quality; however, its effect at lower doses remains unclear. This study estimated the lower effective doses of EGT using a physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model in two clinical trials. In Study 1, participants received 5 or 10 mg/day of EGT for 8 weeks, and their plasma and blood EGT concentrations were measured. An optimized PBPK model incorporating absorption, distribution, and excretion was assembled. Our results showed that 8 mg/day of EGT for 16 weeks was optimal for attaining an effective plasma EGT concentration. In Study 2, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, participants received 8 mg/day EGT or a placebo for 16 weeks. The subjective sleep quality was significantly improved in the EGT group than in the placebo group (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). This is the first study to propose a strategy to estimate lower effective doses based on the PBPK model.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70382","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144213972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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New Approaches in Cold Storage of Fruits: Impact of Postharvest Spermidine and Salicylic Acid Applications on Phenolic Compounds and Quality Characteristics of Raspberry Fruits 果实冷藏新途径:采后亚精胺和水杨酸对覆盆子果实酚类化合物及品质特性的影响
IF 3.5 2区 农林科学
Food Science & Nutrition Pub Date : 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.70389
Melekşen Akın, Sadiye Peral Eyduran, Kenan Çelik, Akgül Taş, Muttalip Gundogdu
{"title":"New Approaches in Cold Storage of Fruits: Impact of Postharvest Spermidine and Salicylic Acid Applications on Phenolic Compounds and Quality Characteristics of Raspberry Fruits","authors":"Melekşen Akın,&nbsp;Sadiye Peral Eyduran,&nbsp;Kenan Çelik,&nbsp;Akgül Taş,&nbsp;Muttalip Gundogdu","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70389","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70389","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, raspberry fruits were treated with spermidine, salicylic acid, and spermidine + salicylic acid before storage, and the fruits were stored for 5, 10, and 15 days. As a result of the study, increases in weight loss, pH, decay, and respiration rates, and decreases in soluble solid content (SSC) were determined in the control group fruits at different storage periods according to different spermidine and salicylic acid treatments. In terms of TA, significantly lower values (5 days, spermidine: 0.91%, spermidine + salicylic acid: 0.90%; 15 days, spermidine + salicylic acid: 0.68%) were found in fruits in which spermidine was used, and higher TA values (10 days, salicylic acid: 0.85%; 15 days, salicylic acid: 0.78%) were found in fruits in which salicylic acid was used. In terms of biochemical parameters, it was observed that phenolic compounds were more preserved in 1.0 mM spermidine + salicylic acid-treated fruits, and organic acids were more preserved in both 1.0 mM spermidine and spermidine + salicylic acid-treated fruits. Vitamin C was better preserved in all treated fruits compared to control fruits. In addition, the dominant organic acid in raspberry fruits was citric acid, followed by malic acid and vitamin C, respectively (citric acid, malic acid and vitamin C contents at the end of 15 days: 703.45 mg 100 g<sup>−1</sup>, 134.81 mg 100 g<sup>−1</sup> and 16.13 mg 100 g<sup>−1</sup>, respectively). The most abundant phenolic compound in fruits was catechin, followed by rutin and chlorogenic acid (catechin, rutin and chlorogenic acid contents at the end of 15 days: 35.86 mg 100 g<sup>−1</sup>, 12.34 mg 100 g<sup>−1</sup> and 4.58 mg 100 g<sup>−1</sup>, respectively). The study concluded that the exogenous application of 1.0 mM spermidine + salicylic acid can be used as a post-harvest tool to maintain the quality characteristics and storage life of raspberry fruit.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70389","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144213967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effects of Infrared Treatment on Some Constituents and Functional Properties of Chia Seed 红外处理对奇亚籽部分成分及功能特性的影响
IF 3.5 2区 农林科学
Food Science & Nutrition Pub Date : 2025-06-03 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.70308
Meltem Laçin, Arzu Başman
{"title":"Effects of Infrared Treatment on Some Constituents and Functional Properties of Chia Seed","authors":"Meltem Laçin,&nbsp;Arzu Başman","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70308","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Infrared treatment has become increasingly popular in the food industry due to its advantages over conventional heating. The aim of this study is to enhance health beneficial components and functional properties of chia seeds by using infrared treatment at different powers (700, 900, 1100 W) and times (25 and 50 min). Infrared treatment caused a significant, gradual increase in the total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of the chia samples. Total flavonoid and total dietary fiber content increased at 700 and 900 W treatments. Chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid (except 1100 W–50 min treatment), rutin, and quercetin (only at 700 W–50 min &amp; 900 W–25 min treatments) increased, whereas caffeic and p-coumaric acid decreased by infrared treatment. FTIR spectra for infrared treated samples have all specific peaks reported in the literature for chia. Slight changes were observed in peak intensities of infrared treated samples. Infrared treatment enhanced emulsion activity (up to 900 W–25 min) and stability (up to 700 W–50 min) but adversely affected the water and oil holding capacities. Infrared treatment of chia seeds enhanced the extractability of health beneficial constituents (e.g., phenolics and flavonoids) probably due to thermal breakdown of cellular components, and this may result in a health promoting effect. Utilization of infrared treated chia seeds as a raw material in value-added food products is promising.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70308","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144197026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Correction to “Enhanced Analysis of Carcinogens and Nutritional Profile of Vitis vinifera by Employing Pulsed Electric Field” 更正“利用脉冲电场加强对葡萄致癌物和营养成分的分析”
IF 3.5 2区 农林科学
Food Science & Nutrition Pub Date : 2025-06-03 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.70405
{"title":"Correction to “Enhanced Analysis of Carcinogens and Nutritional Profile of Vitis vinifera by Employing Pulsed Electric Field”","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70405","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Batool, Z., Sameen, D.e., Wen, D., Hu, S., Roobab, U., Li, B., Aadil, R.M., and Shen, B. (2024), Enhanced Analysis of Carcinogens and Nutritional Profile of <i>Vitis vinifera</i> by Employing Pulsed Electric Field. Food Sci Nutr, 12: 10576-10591. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.4590</p><p>The name of the seventh author is corrected from “Rana Muhammad Adil” to “Rana Muhammad Aadil.” The online version of this article has been corrected accordingly.</p><p>We apologize for this error.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70405","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144197027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluating Consumer Perceptions and Safety of Genetically Modified Foods in Africa: A Comprehensive Review 评估非洲消费者对转基因食品的认知和安全性:一项全面审查
IF 3.5 2区 农林科学
Food Science & Nutrition Pub Date : 2025-06-03 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.4730
Adeola Omotosha Dolapo, Helen Onyeaka, Chiemerie Theresa Ekwueme, Esther Ibe Njoagwuani, Olaoluwa Olowe Ayomikun, Chidinma Ezinne Ngene, Comfort Adeola Olatunji, Iyiola Oladunjoye, Ifeanyi Mazi Michael, Hope Akegbe, Phemelo Tamasiga, Soumya Ghosh
{"title":"Evaluating Consumer Perceptions and Safety of Genetically Modified Foods in Africa: A Comprehensive Review","authors":"Adeola Omotosha Dolapo,&nbsp;Helen Onyeaka,&nbsp;Chiemerie Theresa Ekwueme,&nbsp;Esther Ibe Njoagwuani,&nbsp;Olaoluwa Olowe Ayomikun,&nbsp;Chidinma Ezinne Ngene,&nbsp;Comfort Adeola Olatunji,&nbsp;Iyiola Oladunjoye,&nbsp;Ifeanyi Mazi Michael,&nbsp;Hope Akegbe,&nbsp;Phemelo Tamasiga,&nbsp;Soumya Ghosh","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.4730","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.4730","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Technological advances in the food industry have garnered significant attention, particularly for enhancing sustainability and reducing food insecurity in Africa, especially in sub-Saharan regions where several million people are undernourished. This increasing demand for food, coupled with consumers' desire for diversity and safety, has spurred innovations like Genetically Modified Foods (GMF). These programs involve altering the genetic makeup of crops and livestock to improve outcomes such as yield, resistance to pests, and overall efficiency. GMF programs constitute several innovative strategies such as technological interventions, including the use of better seeds and pest control methods to combat poor harvests and inefficiencies. Transgenic technology, a key innovation, modifies specific genes in crops to enhance resistance to insects, pathogens, and environmental stressors, leading to increased productivity and efficiency for farmers. Despite these benefits, GMF has sparked public concerns and controversies related to ethics, potential increases in global antibiotic resistance, nutritional quality, toxicity, allergies, and environmental risks. While these issues have generated debate, most studies suggest that the advantages of GMF, such as improved crop quality and resilience, outweigh the disadvantages. This review highlights the safety of GMF, noting that natural gene recombination through selection, breeding, and mutation has long been beneficial. Additionally, it addresses consumer perceptions and the significant concerns surrounding environmental risks and health hazards associated with GMF. Ultimately, while GMF presents promising solutions to food insecurity and agricultural inefficiencies, ongoing research and dialogue are essential to address the ethical and safety concerns raised by the public.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.4730","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144197076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effect of Hot Water Treatment Combined With Carrageenan Coating on Physicochemical Parameters and Disease Resistance of Banana Fruit 热水处理联合卡拉胶包衣对香蕉果实理化参数及抗病性的影响
IF 3.5 2区 农林科学
Food Science & Nutrition Pub Date : 2025-06-02 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.70333
Gemechu Warkina Lencho, Nguyen Thi Hanh
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