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Modeling of Space Crop-Based Dishes for Optimal Nutrient Delivery to Astronauts and Beyond on Earth (2023)
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Future long-term human exploration of space will need a supply of resources for astronauts, including fresh food from space farms. This means it is necessary to identify combinations of crops that can be successfully grown together and which provide... Read More about Modeling of Space Crop-Based Dishes for Optimal Nutrient Delivery to Astronauts and Beyond on Earth.

Radiofrequency cold plasma – A novel tool for flavour modification in fresh and freeze-dried strawberries (2023)
Journal Article

Cold plasma treatment is an emerging non-thermal food processing tool. This study aimed to identify how cold plasma can improve the aroma of a model space food system (freeze-dried strawberries) by mitigating freeze-drying aroma losses. Cold plasma s... Read More about Radiofrequency cold plasma – A novel tool for flavour modification in fresh and freeze-dried strawberries.

The role of plant vasculature in tackling N2O emissions (2023)
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Rising demand for protein-rich foods can impact N2O emissions from croplands. Recent research has pointed to the role of modified plant vasculature in grain protein increase. Here we highlight how discovering the mechanistic role of plant vasculature... Read More about The role of plant vasculature in tackling N2O emissions.

Microflow synthesis of a formulation of phosphorus fertiliser to enhance the P content in soil and P uptake in wheat (2023)
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Highly soluble commercial phosphorus (P) fertilisers have been the most common form of P applied in agriculture for decades, but their releasing efficiency can be low because phosphate ions can easily bind with cations in the soil to form precipitate... Read More about Microflow synthesis of a formulation of phosphorus fertiliser to enhance the P content in soil and P uptake in wheat.

Challenges facing sustainable protein production: Opportunities for cereals (2023)
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Rising demands for protein worldwide are likely to drive increases in livestock production, as meat provides ∼40% of dietary protein. This will come at a significant environmental cost, and a shift toward plant-based protein sources would therefore p... Read More about Challenges facing sustainable protein production: Opportunities for cereals.

Reviving grain quality in wheat through non-destructive phenotyping techniques like hyperspectral imaging (2023)
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A long-term goal of breeders and researchers is to develop crop varieties that can resist environmental stressors and produce high yields. However, prioritising yield often compromises improvement of other key traits, including grain quality, which i... Read More about Reviving grain quality in wheat through non-destructive phenotyping techniques like hyperspectral imaging.

A flavour perspective of Tiepishihu (Dendrobium officinale) – an emerging food ingredient from popular traditional Chinese medicinal plants: a review (2023)
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Many Dendrobium orchid stems are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The most popular and premium species is Dendrobium officinale, and its stem in TCM is called Tiepishihu. Tiepishihu has a sweet flavour and is an ingredient in Chinese tea a... Read More about A flavour perspective of Tiepishihu (Dendrobium officinale) – an emerging food ingredient from popular traditional Chinese medicinal plants: a review.

Effects of agro-forestry systems on the physical and chemical characteristics of green coffee beans (2023)
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Twenty agroforestry systems consisting of different management practices (conventional and organic) and shade types were set up for coffee plantations in 2,000 at the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE), Turrialba, Cost... Read More about Effects of agro-forestry systems on the physical and chemical characteristics of green coffee beans.

Integration of hyperspectral imaging, non-targeted metabolomics and machine learning for vigour prediction of naturally and accelerated aged sweetcorn seeds (2023)
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Understanding and predicting the storage stability of sweetcorn seeds is critical for effective supply chain management, however, prediction ability relies heavily on accelerated ageing (AA) studies and this is not always directly applicable to natur... Read More about Integration of hyperspectral imaging, non-targeted metabolomics and machine learning for vigour prediction of naturally and accelerated aged sweetcorn seeds.

Microfluidic Spontaneous Emulsification for Generation of O/W Nanoemulsions—Opportunity for In-Space Manufacturing (2023)
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The use of microfluidics for oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsification via spontaneous self-assembly is demonstrated. As this is known to be a longish process, both single- and multicontact microfluidic reactors are tested, the latter providing a longsom... Read More about Microfluidic Spontaneous Emulsification for Generation of O/W Nanoemulsions—Opportunity for In-Space Manufacturing.

Effect of sweeteners and carbonation on aroma partitioning and release in beverage systems (2022)
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The effect of monosaccharides (glucose, fructose and galactose) and disaccharides (sucrose and lactose) at 10, 20 and 30 % w/v on the in-vitro aroma partitioning of C - C aldehydes and ethyl esters, as well as limonene (concentration of aroma compo... Read More about Effect of sweeteners and carbonation on aroma partitioning and release in beverage systems.

Space farming: Horticulture systems on spacecraft and outlook to planetary space exploration (2022)
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Successful human space exploration requires more products than can be taken as payload. There is a need, therefore, for in-space circular manufacturing. Requirements for this include limited resource inflow, from either Earth or other planets and the... Read More about Space farming: Horticulture systems on spacecraft and outlook to planetary space exploration.

Impact of charged ionic species (NaCl and KCl) on the generation of color and volatile aroma compounds during caramelization (2022)
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During the process of caramelization, volatile and non-volatile flavor and color are generated via the degradation of carbohydrates. This research investigated the effect of the types and concentrations of salts including NaCl and KCl on the generati... Read More about Impact of charged ionic species (NaCl and KCl) on the generation of color and volatile aroma compounds during caramelization.

The role of inorganic-phosphate, potassium and magnesium in yeast-flavour formation (2022)
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Inorganic-phosphate, potassium, and magnesium are key-minerals required for yeast growth, metabolism, and survival, the present work investigated its impact in yeast-flavour formation using a multi-factor experimental design, which was used to genera... Read More about The role of inorganic-phosphate, potassium and magnesium in yeast-flavour formation.

Impact of agro-forestry systems on the aroma generation of coffee beans (2022)
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A long experiment has been established since 2000 at CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center), Turrialba, Costa Rica. Twenty agro-forestry systems with different shade types and managements (organic and non-organic) consisti... Read More about Impact of agro-forestry systems on the aroma generation of coffee beans.

Factors Affecting Adherence, Intake, and Perceived Palatability of Oral Nutritional Supplements: A Literature Review (2022)
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Oral nutritional supplements (ONS) are a clinically effective and relatively inexpensive way to supplement the diet of patients with, or at risk of, undernutrition. Good adherence is a primary determinant of the effectiveness of ONS. However adherenc... Read More about Factors Affecting Adherence, Intake, and Perceived Palatability of Oral Nutritional Supplements: A Literature Review.

Volatile profiles of commercial vetch prepared via different processing methods (2022)
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Vicia sativa (Common Vetch) is currently an underutilised leguminous crop species with high protein content and superior drought tolerance. This study aimed to understand the mechanisms behind vetch flavor development following processing to facilita... Read More about Volatile profiles of commercial vetch prepared via different processing methods.

Flavour compounds affect protein structure: The effect of methyl anthranilate on bovine serum albumin conformation (2022)
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This study aims to understand possible effects of flavour compounds on the structure and conformation of endogenous proteins. Using methyl anthranilate (a grape flavour compound added to drinks, confectionery, and vape-liquids) and bovine serum album... Read More about Flavour compounds affect protein structure: The effect of methyl anthranilate on bovine serum albumin conformation.

The role of capsaicin stimulation on the physicochemical properties of saliva and aroma release in model aqueous and oil systems (2022)
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Capsaicin increases saliva production, but the impact of this additional saliva on the food matrix is unknown. This study aimed to explain the impact of capsaicin on saliva properties and in-vivo release of 14 aroma compounds in aqueous [aqu] and oil... Read More about The role of capsaicin stimulation on the physicochemical properties of saliva and aroma release in model aqueous and oil systems.

Eustress in Space: Opportunities for Plant Stressors Beyond the Earth Ecosystem (2022)
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Human space exploration cannot occur without reliable provision of nutritious and palatable food to sustain physical and mental well-being. This ultimately will depend upon efficient production of food in space, with on-site manufacturing on space st... Read More about Eustress in Space: Opportunities for Plant Stressors Beyond the Earth Ecosystem.