It is well known that consumption of Brassica vegetables has beneficial effect on human's
health. The greatest interest is focused on glucosinolates and their hydrolysis products …

Fermentation is a method of food preservation that has been used for centuries. Lactic acid
fermentation, apart from extending the shelf-life of vegetables, affects significantly the flavour …

Supply chain waste gives rise to significant challenges in terms of disposal, making
upcycling a promising and sustainable alternative for the recovery of bioactive compounds …

Intense sweeteners (IS) are often marketed as a healthier alternative to sugars, with the
potential to aid in combating the worldwide rise of diabetes and obesity. However, their use …

Medicines for children often taste bitter, presenting a significant challenge to treatment
compliance. However, most studies on paediatric drug development rely on adult volunteers …

Targeting inflammation and the pathways linking inflammation with cancer is an innovative
therapeutic strategy. Tastants are potential candidates for this approach, since taste …

The presence of some healthy phytochemicals in food can be paired with high bitterness,
and consumers have a widespread avoidance toward bitter-tasting food. This causes a gap …

There are many common stereotypes related to food consumption and eating behaviors that
are considered indicative of one's personal character. Negative evaluations of an individual …

Objectives: Intragastric bitter tastants may decrease appetite and food intake. We aimed to
investigate the gut-brain signaling and brain mechanisms underlying these effects. Methods …

Many people avidly consume foods and drinks containing caffeine, despite its bitter taste.
Here, we review what is known about caffeine as a bitter taste stimulus. Topics include …