Fructans are water soluble, non-digestible fructose polymers found as storage
polysaccharides in certain plants. They are classified as inulin-type, graminan-type and …

Durum wheat is one of the most important food sources in the world, playing a key role in
human nutrition, as well as in the economy of the different countries in which its production …

Three types of inulin with different degree of polymerization (average DP< 10, DP≥ 10, and
DP> 23) were used to improve the freeze-thaw stability of rice starch gel. The gels with or …

Medicinal plants are still the major source of therapies for several illnesses and only part of
the herbal products originates from cultivated biomass. Wild harvests represent the major …

Vegetables, cereals and fruit are foods rich in fibre with beneficial and nutritional effects as
their consumption reduces the onset of degenerative diseases, especially cardiovascular …

Globe artichoke roots represent an alternative and sustainable source for inulin extraction
and are well-noted for their technological and functional properties. Therefore, the aim of our …

The rheological and chemical quality of pasta samples, which were obtained using the
durum wheat semolina fortified with the hemp seed solid residue, after oil extraction, sieved …

The addition of functional ingredients to breads could have effects on preventing
cardiovascular diseases, cancers and inflammation. The incorporation of 0–5–10–15% of …

The aim was to study the in vitro starch digestibility, the free and bound polyphenol profile
and their bioaccessibility and antioxidant activity during in vitro gastrointestinal digestion of …

Portulaca oleracea is an annual succulent herb (purslane) with high antioxidant properties
and high content of essential ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids, ascorbic acid, α-tocopherol and β …