A5012971120- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Coffee research and impacts
- Spectroscopy and Chemometric Analyses
- Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Silk-based biomaterials and applications
- Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
- 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
- Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology
- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
- Proteins in Food Systems
- Tea Polyphenols and Effects
- Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
- RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
- Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
- Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy
- Food composition and properties
- Microencapsulation and Drying Processes
- Potato Plant Research
- Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
- Experience-Based Knowledge Management
Northumbria University
2022-2025
Universidad Surcolombiana
2017-2024
Universitat Politècnica de València
2010-2015
Post-harvest methods applied on coffee cherries processing impact the resulting physicochemical characteristics, and roasting modulates beans composition, influencing their sensory analysis. Thus, this work studied influence of different post-harvest (dry, wet semi-dry) intensity antioxidant capacity (DPPH, ABTS) bioactive compounds content (C. arabica L. var. Colombia) samples. Additionally, attributes were determined. The results showed that degree modified strongly all investigated...
This study investigated the potential of alginate edible films to act as vehicles for delivery polyphenols intestinal tract. Sodium (0.5–2% w/v) and green tea extract (GTE, 25–50% w/w) were combined form with different microstructural properties via casting method, where their physical, mechanical barrier analysed. Release studies into a 50% ethanol (v/v) food simulant under simulated in vitro digestion also conducted, resulting kinetics release was investigated. Composite 25% w/w GTE...
The objective of this work was to study the influence two postharvest processing methods on biochemical composition and sensory analysis a Colombian specialty coffee. For purpose, coffee beans (Coffea arabica) Castillo variety were collected processed using wet semi-dry methods, drying process conducted in sun drier prototype with plastic parabolic cover, maximum air temperature 50 °C; green managed according official Specialty Coffee Association cupping protocol roasted medium dark degree....
This study investigated the impact of heterogeneity crosslinking on a range physical and mechanical properties calcium alginate networks formed via external gelation with 0.25-2% sodium 2.5 5% CaCl2. Crosslinking in films 1-2% was highly heterogeneous, as indicated by their lower content (35-7 mg Ca·g alginate-1) apparent solubility (5-6%). Overall, showed higher resistance (tensile strength = 51-147 MPa) but elasticity (Elastic Modulus 2136-10,079 than other samples more homogeneous nature...
Colombia due to its geographical location is provided with different climatic zones, that are suitable for continental and marine aquaculture of a wide range species high possibility commercialisation. Currently, the production comes mainly from ponds floating cage systems, supplying more than 90% freshwater saltwater organisms consumed in country, where based on tilapia, trout, cachama shrimp. This review aims provide information current value chain development by describing systems...
Cocoa bean production, a cornerstone of many developing economies, currently adheres to linear economic model, giving rise sustainability concerns. The expansion cocoa butter and liquor consumption has resulted in the increased generation residual biomass, constituting 60–70 % fresh fruit. absence management plans for this biomass cocoa-producing countries poses risk phytosanitary issues. This study proposed circular economy approach by valorising pod husk-derived pectin tissue engineering....
Abstract Cocoa liquor, butter, and powder represent derived products from a small portion of the fruits, compared with cocoa pod husk (CPH) which accounts for ∼ 70 % fresh weight. CPH, improperly disposed in plantations, can cause diseases threatening worldwide chocolate production. However, this biomass be potential source bioactive compounds aligned circular economy. An overview on different methods extracting pectin, resulting variable extraction yields critical discussion obtained...
Biomass resulting from food production represents valuable material to recover different biomolecules. In our study, we used apple pomace obtain pectin, which is traditionally extracted using mineral acids. Our hypothesis consisted of carrying out extractions with organic acids, assisted by ultrasound, varying processing parameters including time, temperature, and type acid. The analytical determinations galacturonic acid content, methoxylation esterification degree, ζ-potential extraction...
This study explored coffee consumption patterns and intake of beneficial potentially harmful compounds among 725 residents Neiva, Colombia, through a face-to-face survey. The investigation focused on bioactive such as chlorogenic acids (CGAs), caffeine, well neoformed (NFCs) created after roasting, including hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), furfuryl alcohol (FFA), acrylamide (AA). Concentrations these were measured in beans brewed by liquid chromatography. highest was observed individuals aged...
Neo-formed contaminants (NFCs) are common in many foods, especially those subjected to high-temperature processing. Among these contaminants, products arising from the Maillard reaction, sugar reduction, thermal degradation of polyphenols and lipid oxidation, including acrylamide, furan, furfuryl alcohol, hydroxymethylfurfural, consistently linked potential neoplastic effects. NFCs found globally traded commodities like coffee cocoa, posing a significant risk due their frequent consumption...
The Amazon rainforest hosts a plethora of fruit-bearing plants, yet many remain untapped for commercial purposes. Among these, Theobroma genus stands out its unique characteristics deeply rooted in culinary and traditional medicinal practices, significantly contributing to Amazonian biodiversity cultural heritage. Particularly, T. cacao, the most renowned species, exhibits versatile applications owing health benefits, with distinct groups influencing cocoa quality. Similarly, bicolor,...
This study explored biodegradable nanoparticles for treating osteosarcoma. Co-delivery of miRNA-34a, doxorubicin, and resveratrol by LbL nanocoating enhanced apoptosis cell disruption with promise to improve efficacy reduce drug resistance.