Iron is an essential element for human life since it participates in many functions in the
human body, including oxygen transport, immunity, cell division and differentiation, and …

Iron (Fe) is an important element for our body since it takes part in a huge variety of
metabolic processes. However, the direct incorporation of Fe into food fortification causes a …

Minerals play an important role in maintaining human health as the deficiency of these
minerals can lead to serious health issues. To address these deficiencies, current research …

Mineral deficiencies affect millions of people worldwide and, in particular, in developing
countries. Food fortification is a valid technique used for enhancing the mineral content in …

Ferritins represent a class of iron storage proteins with detoxification functions. The
importance of these proteins is reflected by their wide distribution throughout the animal and …

Background Ideas for new product development are made from actual trends, themes of
public awareness, and market needs. Consumers are searching for healthy foodstuffs that …

A rising trend in the global prevalence of anaemia is still prevailing. To combat micronutrient
deficiencies, World Health Organisation/Food Agriculture Organisation (2006) guidelines …

The present pandemic situation has increased demand for functional foods that enhance all
aged groups' people immunity against COVID-19. This factor has led to innovation in snack …

Among food additive metal oxide nanoparticles (NP), titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and silicon
dioxide (SiO₂) are commonly used as food coloring or anti-caking agents, while zinc oxide …

Nanoparticles are minimal materials with unique physicochemical features that set them
apart from bulk materials of the same composition. These properties make nanoparticles …