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The integration of underutilised orphan crops into food systems can reduce the reliance on major crops for global food security and support adaptation to climate change. Major crops are increasingly susceptible to climat...

IntroductionIn Italy, the Apulia region is renowned for its extensive olive biodiversity, which includes a wide range of autochthonous germplasm playing a crucial role in the regional economy and cultural heritage. The p...

Feeding transcends mere nourishment by integrating social and cultural factors. The foods we consume hold significant economic and social relevance within territories and are rich in bioactive compounds that confer healt...

Crabapple (Malus prunifolia (Willd.) Borkh) is valued for its ornamental appearance, effectiveness as a rootstock, and rich nutritional profile. However, the flavor profile and metabolite composition are poorly character...

Cancer therapy and food preservation both face significant challenges related to stability, targeted delivery, safety, and efficiency of active compounds. Biopolymer-based nanoparticles, particularly those derived from c...

Traditional rice varieties are known to exhibit anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and cardioprotective properties due to their nutritional profile and diverse phytochemical composition. The pre...

The increasing lack and limitations of key cereals such as rice and wheat, aggravated by climate change, growing population, and declining agricultural sustainability, pose significant threats to global food and nutritio...

Traditional poppy vinegar is a functional fermented food matrix enriched with diverse biomolecules that may contribute to metabolic health. In this study, the effects of thermosonication on the biomolecular profile, anti...

Oleosomes, also known as oil bodies (OBs), are naturally occurring colloidal particles present in edible plant seeds and nuts and possess unique functional properties. In this study, oleosomes derived from black cumin (B...

Ophiocordyceps sinensis (formerly known as Cordyceps sinensis), commonly referred to as “dongchongxiacao” in Chinese, is a valuable traditional Chinese medicine whose bioactive small molecules form the essential mate...

BackgroundRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation and joint damage. Despite available treatments, many patients fail to achieve adequate disease control, prompting interes...