There is increasing consumer pressure for commercial products that are more natural,
sustainable, and environmentally friendly, including foods, cosmetics, detergents, and …

Background Curcumin has been widely acknowledged for its health-promoting effects.
However, its application is often limited by its poor water solubility and biochemical/structural …

The link between food and human health is increasingly a topic of interest. One avenue of
study has been to assess food disintegration and interactions within the gastrointestinal …

During the last decade, major scientific advances on understanding the mechanisms of lipid
digestion and metabolism have been made, with a view to addressing health issues (such …

The interest in incorporating carotenoids, such as β-carotene, into foods and beverages is
growing due to their potential health benefits. However, the poor water-solubility and low …

In the context of the prevailing trend toward more natural products, there seems to be an
increasing preference for raw milk consumption as raw milk is associated with several …

Epidemiological studies have clearly shown that whole-grain cereals can protect against
obesity, diabetes, CVD and cancers. The specific effects of food structure (increased satiety …

There is an increased interest in secondary plant metabolites, such as polyphenols and
carotenoids, due to their proposed health benefits. Much attention has focused on their …

Based on literature data, the composition of milk from different ruminants (cow, sheep, goat,
buffalo, camel, llama, yak and deer) and equidae (horse and donkey) and of human milk …

The digestion and metabolism of lipids continues to generate considerable scientific interest,
with food emulsions increasingly being seen as a mechanism by which lipid uptake may be …