The increase in life expectancy has boosted the incidence of age-related pathologies
beyond social and economic sustainability. Consequently, there is an urgent need for …

Atherosclerosis is a major etiology of cardiovascular disease that causes considerable
mortality. Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) is a fundamental attributor to …

Iron deficiency anaemia is a Worldwide Public Health problem and the fortification of food
with iron is the most cost-effective prevention strategy. The correct combination of iron form …

Mushrooms have been an indispensable element of the human culture since antiquity and
are cherished all over the globe for their nutritive and therapeutic benefits. Being …

Several research efforts on cocoa have been focused on parameters for controlling the
transformation process to guarantee homogeneity and quality of cocoa beans, the main raw …

Numerous studies have demonstrated the role of the microbiota in supporting the
physiological functions, owing to its metabolomic component. The presence of …

Hanseniaspora opuntiae is a commonly found yeast species in naturally fermenting cocoa
pulp-bean mass, which needed in-depth investigation. The present study aimed at …

Cocoa products are obtained from the seeds of Theobroma cacao L. In this research, cocoa
liquor and chocolate produced from cocoa beans from West Africa (Forastero,“bulk” cacao) …

Cocoa beans and their co-products are a rich source of beneficial compounds for health
promotion, including polyphenols and methylxanthines. Knowledge of bioavailability and in …

Large amounts of residues are produced in the food industries. The waste shells from cocoa
processing are usually burnt for fuel or used as a mulch in gardens to add nutrients to soil …