Volume 9 Issue 3

Effect of Nixtamalization on the Nutritional, Anti-nutritional, Functional, Physicochemical and Mineral Properties of Maize (Zea mays) Tortillas

Shamsedin Mahdi Hassan, Sirawdink Fikreyesus Forsido, Yetenayet Bekele Tola, Adugna Mosissa Bikila and Ziad Ahmed
The use of maize (Zea mays) in the developing world necessitates research into innovative processing techniques to streamline manufacturing and familiarize consumers with a wide range of food products based on maize. This study aimed to evaluate the effect nixtamalization on the nutritional, anti-nutritional, functional, physicochemical, and mineral properties of maize tortillas to better understand the nixtamalization settings.

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Bioactive Compounds and Nutritional Quality of Wild Endemic Moroccan Capparis Flower Buds: Capparis atlantica Inocencio

Fatima Zahra El Arnabi, Souad El Hajjaji, Fatima Gaboun, Hamza Iaaich, El Haj El Maadoudi, Aouatif Benali and Khadija Bakhy
This research aims the assessment of nutritional and functional potential of wild endemic Moroccan caper specie Capparis atlantica Inocencio. Proteins, total sugars, lipids, fiber, ash, mineral content, and antioxidant compounds were determined for capers collected from 8 locations in two Moroccan regions (Fes-Meknes (F-M) and Safi (SA)).

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Effect of Pretreatment and Process Parameters on the Chemical and Biochemical Properties of Moroccan Apricots (Prunus armeniaca L. Var. Canino)

Abdelhakim Boudboud, Mohamed Ben Aziz, Hasna Nait M’barek, Hassan Hajjaj, Lhoussain Hajji, Bruno De Meulenaer and Hamid Mazouz
Apricot preservation poses a challenge for farmers due to the fruit’s short shelf life and susceptibility to spoilage and disease. Drying is a commonly used technique in the agri-food industry, but insufficient control in the drying process can result in changes to the fruit’s appearance due to physiological damage during processing.

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Evaluation of the Mineral Composition of Fruit of 15 Date Cultivars (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Using Univariate and Multivariate Analyses

Mohammadreza Pourghayoumi, Kamal Gholamipour Fard, Sara Farokhzadeh and Rahman Yousefi
Date fruit is renowned for its rich mineral composition and is considered as an important component of the diet in many countries. Therefore, the current study aimed to explore the mineral composition and moisture contents (MC%) of 12 Iranian native cultivars and three imported cultivars, using univariate and multivariate methods. The results showed that the K content in date fruits was higher than other elements, followed by Ca and Na.

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Development of a Technology for Chocolate Mass with a Complex of Functional Ingredients

Manana Tkeshelashvili and Galina Bobozhonova
The modern consumer is making efforts to adhere to health-conscious eating trends. This shift in consumer behavior compels manufacturers to innovate, altering production methods and ingredient compositions of familiar products. Investigating the potential of chocolate as a vehicle for beneficial, functional ingredients, this study pursued the development of a novel chocolate mass production technology.

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