The Mediterranean diet (MD) concept as currently known describes the dietary patterns that
were followed in specific regions of the area in the 1950s and 1960s. The broad recognition …

The burdens of malnutrition, protein and micronutrient deficiency, and obesity cause
enormous costs to society. Crop nutritional quality has been compromised by the emphasis …

This book compiles the latest science and technology in the processing and preservation of
vegetables and vegetable products. Vegetables are an important article of commerce for …

The carrot is one of the most cultivated vegetables in the world. Black or purple carrots
contain acylated anthocyanins which are of special interest to the food industry for their …

In the agri-food market, there is an increasing interest in local and traditional food products.
In a context characterised by private labels and European Geographical Indications (GIs) …

Abstract The Mediterranean Diet, through a healthy profile of fat intake, carbohydrate at low
glycaemic index, high content of dietary fibre, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory …

This study examined the addition of carrot paste (CP) at levels of 3%, 5%, and 10% as a
potential antioxidant in frankfurter-type sausages, denoted as F1, F2, and F3. F0, was a …

The present study was performed to investigate the protective effects of selenium (Se),
vitamin E (Vit E) and anthocyanins from purple carrots and their combination against the …

The biodiversity in vegetable crops is composed by the genetic diversity, as species diversity
(interspecific diversity) and as diversity of genes within a species (intraspecific diversity) …

In this study, carrot jams were developed using either precooked vegetable (common
method) or short cooking times (mild method). Jams were prepared using four carrot types: a …