Polysaccharide-based edible gels as functional ingredients: Characterization, applicability, and human health benefits

MS Pascuta, RA Varvara, BE Teleky, K Szabo… - Gels, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, edible materials such as polysaccharides have gained attention due to their
valuable attributes, especially gelling property. Polysaccharide-based edible gels (PEGs) …

Nanocarriers for sustainable active packaging: An overview during and post COVID-19

MS Pascuta, DC Vodnar - Coatings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Lockdown has been installed due to the fast spread of COVID-19, and several challenges
have occurred. Active packaging was considered a sustainable option for mitigating risks to …

Development of pectin and poly (vinyl alcohol)-based active packaging enriched with itaconic acid and apple pomace-derived antioxidants

BE Teleky, L Mitrea, D Plamada, SA Nemes… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
The production of active and biodegradable packaging materials is an emerging and
efficient alternative to plastic packaging materials. By combining poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) …

Awareness, knowledge, and interest about prebiotics—A study among Romanian consumers

G Precup, CB Pocol, BE Teleky, DC Vodnar - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The consumer awareness towards healthier diets and the impact of nutrition on health has
triggered an increase in the production and commercialization of foods with health claims …

Carotenoid recovery from tomato processing by-products through green chemistry

K Szabo, BE Teleky, F Ranga, I Roman, H Khaoula… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
The recovery of bioactive compounds from agro-industry-derived by-products sustains
circular economy principles by encouraging maximized recycling and minimized waste …

From Palm to Plate: Unveiling the Potential of Coconut as a Plant-Based Food Alternative

Y Lu, Y Zhang, S Wang - Journal of Agricultural and Food …, 2024 - ACS Publications
This review investigates coconut as a sustainable and nutrient-rich plant-based alternative
to traditional animal-based food sources. We have explored the nutritional profile, culinary …

Microencapsulation and Bioaccessibility of Phenolic Compounds of Vaccinium Leaf Extracts

BE Ștefănescu, SA Nemes, BE Teleky, LF Călinoiu… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, Vaccinium spp.(bilberry-VMT, lingonberry-VVIT, and blueberry-VCS) have
sparked particular interest for their prospective health benefits. The latest investigations …

[HTML][HTML] The effect of the fatty acid composition of fried oil on the oil-absorbing capacity of tofu puffs

C Liu, N Wang, D Wu, L Wang, X Zhu, D Yu - LWT, 2024 - Elsevier
The influence of the fatty acid composition of fried oil on the oil-absorbing capacity of tofu
puffs was examined. Two edible vegetable oils and three blends of different oleic acid and …

Assessment of physicochemical and rheological properties of xylo-oligosaccharides and glucose-enriched doughs fermented with BB-12

G Precup, BE Teleky, F Ranga, DC Vodnar - Biology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) are considered indigestible fibers that could
support the growth of potentially beneficial gut microbes, thus classified as “prebiotics” …

Assessment of quality and efficiency of cold-pressed oil from selected oilseeds

A Kabutey, D Herák, Č Mizera - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this present study, an oil press was used to process 200 g each of sesame, pumpkin, flax,
milk thistle, hemp and cumin oilseeds in order to evaluate the amount of oil yield, seedcake …