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Phytochemicals from natural products are now widely used as food additives (antioxidants, pigments), food supplements, cosmetic ingredients, etc. Currently, the majority of the extraction processes implemented on an industrial scale for the production of bioactive-enriched extracts are based on solvents of petroleum origin. However, contemporary trends in green extraction techniques dictate a minimization of solvent use, low-energy processes and novel eco-friendly materials that are environmentally benign. The search for liquids and/or extraction technologies that could meet such requirements is, therefore, an intriguing concept. This book addresses the concept of recovering natural bioactive substances from plant resources, using state-of-the-art extraction technologies, with prospects in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Research & information: general --- cosmeceutical product --- long-lived trees --- simplex-centroid mixture design --- deep eutectic solvents --- bioactivity --- flavonoids --- extraction --- deep eutectic solvents (DES) --- natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES) --- Moringa oleifera --- polyphenols --- ultrasonication pretreatment --- antioxidants --- hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin --- potato peels --- grape seed --- grape skin --- green extraction --- antioxidant activity --- chlorogenic acid --- caffeine --- β-cyclodextrin --- coffee pulp --- sensory analysis --- cold brew --- n/a

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This book is a collection of papers published in the Special Issue of Pharmaceutics, entitled "Pharmaceutical Particulates and Membranes for Delivery of Drugs and Bioactive Molecules". A drug release profile is a consequential factor for nanoparticle application, directly related to drug stability and therapeutic results, as well as formulation development. Pharmaceutical particulates of different sizes and shapes (e.g., liposomes, oil-in-water emulsions, polymeric nano- and microspheres, metallic nanoparticles (NPs) such as gold, silver and iron oxide crystals, and core-shell hybrid NPs) offer many diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Membranes are also extensively utilized in many applications. They are especially beneficial to the distribution of macromolecular drugs and biopharmaceutical drugs (peptides, proteins, antibodies, oligonucleotides, plasmids, and viruses) with physicochemical and pharmacokinetic vulnerability. The delivery of drugs and bioactive molecules using particulates and membranes has gained a great deal of attention for various applications, such as the treatment of secondary infections, cancer treatment, skin regeneration, orthopaedic applications, and antimicrobial drug delivery. In addition, several production techniques have been utilized for the fabrication of particulates and membranes in the last decade, which include lyophilisation, micro-emulsion, nano-spray dryer, nano-electrospinning, slip casting and 3D printers. Therefore, pharmaceutical particulates and membranes possess excellent prospects to deliver drugs and bioactive molecules with the potential to improve new delivery strategies like sustained and controlled release.

alginate gelispheres --- textural analysis --- crosslinked matrices --- PLGA discs --- prolonged release --- powder flow properties --- microfluidics --- coculture --- HER2 --- polystyrene µPs --- biofunctionalization --- coaxial electrospraying --- polymeric nanoparticles --- spreading angle --- process-property-performance relationship --- nanoemulsion --- mixture design --- aqueous humor --- antimicrobial activity --- sustained release pellets --- double coating layer --- loxoprofen --- citric acid --- pharmacokinetic studies --- biomimetic magnetite --- drug delivery --- magnetic hyperthermia --- magnetite --- MamC --- nanoparticles stability --- pharmaceutical particulates --- membranes --- drug delivery systems --- bio-imaging --- bioactive molecules --- composite --- N-hydroxyphthalimide --- carbon dots --- polymer gels --- antitumoral activity --- wound dressing --- polymeric membrane --- nanoparticles --- curcumin --- alginate --- pluronic F68 --- drug skin permeation --- Franz cells --- tape stripping --- wound infection --- biofilm --- pseudomonas aeruginosa --- antimicrobial delivery --- polyvinylpyrrolidone --- nanofibers --- red blood cells membrane --- arsenic trioxide --- sodium alginate nanoparticles --- reduce toxicity --- anti-tumor --- pediatric drug delivery --- tuberculosis --- reconstitutable dry suspension --- isoniazid --- polymer-lipid --- microparticulate --- direct emulsification --- n/a

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Increased consumer awareness of the effects of food in preventing nutrient-related diseases and maintaining physical and mental well-being has made nutritional improvement an important goal for the food and beverage industry, including the cereal sector. The Book “Qualitative and Nutritional Improvement of Cereal-Based Foods and Beverages” collects research articles aimed at exploring innovative ways to improve cereal-based foods and beverages; an old—if not ancient—group of products which are still on our table every day. The main directions of research aimed at nutritional improvement have to face either excess or deficiency in the diet. To this end, different strategies may be adopted, such as the reformulation of products, the introduction of functional ingredients, and the application of biotechnologies to increase the bioavailability of bioactive compounds. These interventions, however, can alter the physico-chemical and sensory properties of final products, making it necessary to achieve a balance between nutritional and quality modification. This book offers readers information on innovative ways to improve cereal-based foods and beverages, useful for researchers and for industry operators.

Research & information: general --- extruded products --- flaxseed --- amaranth --- dietary fiber --- extrusion-cooking --- fortified blended foods (FBFs) --- sensory --- food aid --- extrusion --- cereal --- legume --- infant --- child --- porridge --- sourdough --- fiber --- amino acids --- phenolic compounds --- phytic acid --- pulses --- re-milled semolina --- bread --- pizza --- focaccia --- rheological properties --- reofermentograph --- bioactive compounds --- texture --- sensory profile --- hemp --- chickpea --- milling by-products --- fortified pasta --- lactic acid bacteria --- nutritional value --- antioxidant capacity --- sensory properties --- functional foods --- pigmented wheat --- anthocyanins --- polyphenols --- alpha-amylase inhibition --- anti-inflammatory activity --- Moringa oleifera --- phenolic bioaccessibility --- starch digestion --- slowly digestible starch --- resistant starch --- Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum Desf. --- NaCl --- low-sodium sea salt --- Na+ reduction --- physico-chemical and textural attributes --- sensory evaluation --- inulin --- bakery products --- xanthan gum --- leavening agent --- coffee silverskin --- chemical characterization --- toxicological analysis --- extreme vertices mixture design --- product development --- cereal beverage --- fermentation --- functional --- non-alcoholic --- health benefits --- wholewheat flour --- stone milling --- roller milling --- dough rheology --- djulis --- food quality --- optimization --- Taguchi grey relational analysis --- texture profile analysis --- sensory attributes --- protein energy malnutrition --- insect --- sorghum --- wheat --- cereal-based ready-to-drink beverage --- convenient meal replacement (CMR) --- germinated wheat --- response surface methodology (RSM) --- gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) --- antioxidant properties --- almond skins --- by-product --- upcycling --- biscuits --- health claims --- nutritional composition --- Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MOLP) --- fortification --- consumer acceptability --- byproducts --- new quality --- insects --- pasta --- extruded products --- flaxseed --- amaranth --- dietary fiber --- extrusion-cooking --- fortified blended foods (FBFs) --- sensory --- food aid --- extrusion --- cereal --- legume --- infant --- child --- porridge --- sourdough --- fiber --- amino acids --- phenolic compounds --- phytic acid --- pulses --- re-milled semolina --- bread --- pizza --- focaccia --- rheological properties --- reofermentograph --- bioactive compounds --- texture --- sensory profile --- hemp --- chickpea --- milling by-products --- fortified pasta --- lactic acid bacteria --- nutritional value --- antioxidant capacity --- sensory properties --- functional foods --- pigmented wheat --- anthocyanins --- polyphenols --- alpha-amylase inhibition --- anti-inflammatory activity --- Moringa oleifera --- phenolic bioaccessibility --- starch digestion --- slowly digestible starch --- resistant starch --- Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum Desf. --- NaCl --- low-sodium sea salt --- Na+ reduction --- physico-chemical and textural attributes --- sensory evaluation --- inulin --- bakery products --- xanthan gum --- leavening agent --- coffee silverskin --- chemical characterization --- toxicological analysis --- extreme vertices mixture design --- product development --- cereal beverage --- fermentation --- functional --- non-alcoholic --- health benefits --- wholewheat flour --- stone milling --- roller milling --- dough rheology --- djulis --- food quality --- optimization --- Taguchi grey relational analysis --- texture profile analysis --- sensory attributes --- protein energy malnutrition --- insect --- sorghum --- wheat --- cereal-based ready-to-drink beverage --- convenient meal replacement (CMR) --- germinated wheat --- response surface methodology (RSM) --- gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) --- antioxidant properties --- almond skins --- by-product --- upcycling --- biscuits --- health claims --- nutritional composition --- Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MOLP) --- fortification --- consumer acceptability --- byproducts --- new quality --- insects --- pasta

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Increased consumer awareness of the effects of food in preventing nutrient-related diseases and maintaining physical and mental well-being has made nutritional improvement an important goal for the food and beverage industry, including the cereal sector. The Book “Qualitative and Nutritional Improvement of Cereal-Based Foods and Beverages” collects research articles aimed at exploring innovative ways to improve cereal-based foods and beverages; an old—if not ancient—group of products which are still on our table every day. The main directions of research aimed at nutritional improvement have to face either excess or deficiency in the diet. To this end, different strategies may be adopted, such as the reformulation of products, the introduction of functional ingredients, and the application of biotechnologies to increase the bioavailability of bioactive compounds. These interventions, however, can alter the physico-chemical and sensory properties of final products, making it necessary to achieve a balance between nutritional and quality modification. This book offers readers information on innovative ways to improve cereal-based foods and beverages, useful for researchers and for industry operators.

extruded products --- flaxseed --- amaranth --- dietary fiber --- extrusion-cooking --- fortified blended foods (FBFs) --- sensory --- food aid --- extrusion --- cereal --- legume --- infant --- child --- porridge --- sourdough --- fiber --- amino acids --- phenolic compounds --- phytic acid --- pulses --- re-milled semolina --- bread --- pizza --- focaccia --- rheological properties --- reofermentograph --- bioactive compounds --- texture --- sensory profile --- hemp --- chickpea --- milling by-products --- fortified pasta --- lactic acid bacteria --- nutritional value --- antioxidant capacity --- sensory properties --- functional foods --- pigmented wheat --- anthocyanins --- polyphenols --- alpha-amylase inhibition --- anti-inflammatory activity --- Moringa oleifera --- phenolic bioaccessibility --- starch digestion --- slowly digestible starch --- resistant starch --- Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum Desf. --- NaCl --- low-sodium sea salt --- Na+ reduction --- physico-chemical and textural attributes --- sensory evaluation --- inulin --- bakery products --- xanthan gum --- leavening agent --- coffee silverskin --- chemical characterization --- toxicological analysis --- extreme vertices mixture design --- product development --- cereal beverage --- fermentation --- functional --- non-alcoholic --- health benefits --- wholewheat flour --- stone milling --- roller milling --- dough rheology --- djulis --- food quality --- optimization --- Taguchi grey relational analysis --- texture profile analysis --- sensory attributes --- protein energy malnutrition --- insect --- sorghum --- wheat --- cereal-based ready-to-drink beverage --- convenient meal replacement (CMR) --- germinated wheat --- response surface methodology (RSM) --- gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) --- antioxidant properties --- almond skins --- by-product --- upcycling --- biscuits --- health claims --- nutritional composition --- Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MOLP) --- fortification --- consumer acceptability --- byproducts --- new quality --- insects --- pasta