A5080477450- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Plant tissue culture and regeneration
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Plant Genetic and Mutation Studies
- Plant Reproductive Biology
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Light effects on plants
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Berry genetics and cultivation research
- Botanical Research and Applications
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Wine Industry and Tourism
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Medicinal plant effects and applications
- Management, Economics, and Public Policy
National Research Council
2012-2025
Ospedale per gli Infermi
2024
University of Perugia
2024
Istituto di Biometeorologia
2012-2023
Institute of Organic Synthesis and Photoreactivity
2015
Bologna Research Area
1988-2011
Center for Sustainable Future Technologies
1995-2001
The Mediterranean diet (MD) is associated with many health benefits. association between the MD and food neophobia (FN) still unexplored in adults. present cross-sectional study was aimed to explore relationships adherence MD, FN, sociodemographic variables a large Italian cohort. Familiarity frequency use (FFI) of prototypical non-prototypical foods were used calculate new index: Taste Index (ITMI). FFI all increased age, while butter, soft drinks, red/cured meat, sweets more common younger...
Abstract Carbon nanosheets are two-dimensional nanostructured materials that have applications as energy storage devices, electrochemical sensors, sample supports, filtration membranes, thanks to their high porosity and surface area. Here, for the first time, carbon been prepared from stems leaves of a nettle fibre clone, by using cheap straight-forward procedure can be easily scaled up. The nanomaterial shows interesting physical parameters, namely interconnectivity pores, graphitization,...
Despite considerable research investigating the role of 6-n-propylthiouracil bitterness perception and variation fungiform papillae density in food perception, this relationship remains controversial as well association between 2 phenotypes. Data from 1119 subjects (38.6% male; 18–60 years) enrolled Italian Taste project were analyzed. Responsiveness to was assessed on general Labeled Magnitude Scale. Fungiform determined manual counting digital images tongue. Solutions tastes, astringent,...
The life-long adherence to a dietary pattern able provide high amount of polyphenols demonstrating beneficial cardiometabolic effects is demanding for the general population. In this study, red grape pomace (GP) was used as an ingredient increase daily polyphenols’ intake. incorporation crude crushed GP at 20 and 30% (w/w) in control (CTR) biscuit formula improved nutritional profile by increasing fiber reducing lipid energy content while providing up 540 mgGAE per 100 g. Besides...
In recent years, the interest on craft beer has been increasingly growing. this work, sensory traits of five Italian artisanal beers were explored by a trained panel, through different analysis methods: Quantitative Descriptive Analysis (QDA) and dynamic method, Temporal Dominance Sensations (TDS). The profiles obtained these methods compared to description given an expert taster. panel (n = 12) evaluated Tuscan beers, manufactured in Maremma area, Tuscany region, first QDA. Twenty-eight...
This study investigated the effects of supplementing diet a slow-growing autochthonous chicken breed with dehydrated or live Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) on meat quality and sensory attributes. The research, conducted at University Turin, Italy, involved 144 male birds distributed in three experimental groups. control group (C) was fed basal which soybean meal completely substituted alternative ingredients. two groups were administered identical to but supplemented either whole black...
Fabrics manufactured in Italy with 100% Sardinian sheep breed wool, traditionally named ‘Orbace’, and local Tuscan wool from 50% Comisana breeds (Tuscan Cloth), were subjected to sensory evaluation, through descriptive analysis performed by a trained panel, an instrumental evaluation method, FAST – Fabric Assurance Simple Testing. The correlation between data attributes was investigated. Sensory indicated that Orbace fabrics, originated had higher grittiness, stiffness, force of compression...
Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are an important source of nutrients with beneficial effects on human health. However, they contain lectins, that limit the direct use flour in food preparations without thermal treatment, and phytic acid, reduces mineral cation bioavailability. The objectives this research were: to obtain biofortified snacks a cream using untreated common bean devoid active lectins (lec-) reduced content acid (lpa) evaluate sensorial appreciation for these products. main...
The incorporation of artichoke bracts, a by-product processing, into pasta formulations represents an innovative approach to enhancing the nutritional and functional properties this staple food while promoting sustainability. This study aimed evaluate impact powder (AP) enrichment (10% w/w replacement semolina) on technological, nutritional, antioxidant, sensory pasta. enriched (P-AP) was compared control (P-CTR) through comprehensive physico-chemical analyses, including cooking performance,...
A 17-year-old male patient presented to our emergency department for fever, persistent sore throat and right-sided neck pain despite antibiotics, dehydration. He was found have thrombosis of the right facial vein diffuse septic emboli. Blood culture tested positive Fusobacterium necrophorum, leading a diagnosis Lemierre Syndrome (LS). LS is life-threatening condition characterized by internal jugular vein, anaerobic bacteraemia, It should be suspected in healthy young patients who present...
The incorporation of artichoke bracts, a by-product processing, into pasta formulations represents an innovative approach to enhancing the nutritional and functional properties this staple food while promoting environmental sustainability. This study aimed evaluate impact powder (AP) enrichment (10% w/w replacement semolina) on technological, nutritional, antioxidant, sensory pasta. enriched (P-AP) was compared control (P-CTR) through comprehensive physicochemical analyses, including cooking...