Proteins are essential macronutrients for the human diet. They are the primary source of
nitrogen and are fundamental for body structure and functions. The plant protein quality …

Background Food security is a current major concern. Protein malnutrition, in particular, must
be overcome urgently. Simultaneously, food manufacturers are increasingly interested …

The growing awareness of the relevance of food composition for human health has
increased the interest of the inclusion of high proportions of fruits and vegetables in diets. To …

The digestibility and bioavailability of plant protein are the key factors for meeting human
nutritional needs and particularly when looking for alternatives for animal-based proteins …

This review summarizes the literature on the interaction between plant-based proteins and
phenolics. The structure of the phenolic compound, the plant source of proteins, matrix …

Exopolysaccharides produced in situ by lactic acid bacteria during sourdough fermentation
are recognized as bread texture improvers. In this study, the suitability of whole and …

The increased consumption of legume seeds as a strategy for enhancing food security,
reducing malnutrition, and improving health outcomes on a global scale remains an ongoing …

Background. The lentil plant, Lens culinaris L., is a member of the Leguminoceae family and
constitutes one of the most important traditional dietary components. The purpose of the …

Legume grains have provided essential nutrients in human diets for centuries, being
excellent sources of proteins, carbohydrates, fatty acids, and fibers. They also contain …

In recent years the consumption of cereals and pulses have been subject to food and
nutrition trends as consumers become more aware of the benefits of plant-based nutrition …