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    Effects of sourdough and yeast fermented breads consumption on glycaemia in healthy populations: a systematic review
    (Frontiers Media SA, 2026-08-04)
    Starowicz, Malgorzata
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    Garcia-Gutierrez, Enriqueta
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    Arslan-Tontul, Sultan
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    Burton-Pimentel, Kathryn J.
    Bread is a vital source of energy and is widely consumed in human diets. As a carbohydrate-rich food, it is often considered to impair glycaemic homeostasis; however, clinical and molecular evidence suggest that its effects may vary depending on the characteristics of bread consumed. In particular, sourdough-fermented bread has been proposed to exert potentially beneficial effects on glycaemia via shifts in metabolites in the food matrix, as well as chemical and physical changes that occur during fermentation. However, evidence from human interventional studies on this topic is inconsistent due to differing experimental designs, heterogeneous populations, or a focus on sourdough fermentation that does not consider the effects of yeast fermentation. Our objective was to evaluate the evidence for a positive effect of fermented bread consumption on glycaemia and insulinaemia in healthy adults. To this end, we conducted a systematic review to identify and analyze relevant human studies, complemented by a characterization of the breads investigated and a discussion of possible mechanisms of action, following the EFSA dossier framework. We identified 27 studies that met our inclusion criteria. Taking into account the risk of bias in these studies, the consistency of the reported effects, and the biological plausibility based on food characteristics and potential mechanisms of action, we conclude that the available evidence for a beneficial effect of sourdough compared to yeast-fermented bread on glycaemic and insulinaemic homeostasis in healthy individuals is neither sufficient nor convincing. For the general effect of fermentation on glycaemic and insulinaemic homeostasis in healthy individuals, evidence is considered very low. Copyright © 2026 Starowicz, Domínguez-Soberanes, Garcia-Gutierrez, Arslan-Tontul, Burton-Pimentel, Vidović, Moreno-Indias, Karagöz, Prvulović, Simeunovic, Ruiz-Limón, Gutiérrez-Repiso, Pajalic, Yerlikaya, Esatbeyoglu, Yilmaz, Mantzouridou, Chassard, Pracer, Vergères and Louis.
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    Urban garden project: improvement food sovereignty and socio-emotional skills in a Aguascalientes Mexico vulnerable neighborhood
    (Forum XXI, 2025-02-12) ;
    Julieta Aguilar Hernández
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    José Héctor López-Anaya
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    Medina Tirado Diego Alejandro
    <jats:p>Introducción: El artículo muestra los resultados a partir del taller de huertos urbanos en una colonia vulnerable de Aguascalientes. La literatura muestra que proyectos que involucran los ODS, así como la innovación educativa requieren de la participación de la comunidad para lograr la efectividad planteada. Metodología: La metodología que se siguió es Investigación Acción Participativa (IAP), a partir de un taller para dos grupos de niñas entre 6 y 12 años. Se llevaron a cabo actividades que cumplían con dos objetivos. Aquellos relacionados con la soberanía alimentaria y aquellos con el desarrollo personal y comunitario. Resultados: Se muestra el desarrollo de concientización sobre la soberanía alimentaria con aprendizajes en cuanto a la distinción entre sembrar, plantar y germinar, la planificación y ejecución de la siembra y aquellos relacionados con el desarrollo personal y comunitario, específicamente enfocados en el plano afectivo y en la autonomía y la responsabilidad. Discusión: Se muestra que la soberanía alimentaria debe estar anclada con experiencias y desarrollo personal para que realmente exista una participación significativa. Conclusiones:  reflexión sobre las implicaciones de talleres que sensibilicen a sus participantes en cuanto a la soberanía alimentaria y a su vez promuevan el desarrollo integral de sus participantes.</jats:p>
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    WEFE nexus unveiled: a comprehensive review of monitoring and modelling methods in the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus
    (Purpose Led Publishing, 2025-10)
    Sustainable resource management in the face of climate change is a pressing challenge for our society. This paper delves into the water-energy-food-ecosystems (WEFE) nexus, a scientific framework that supports the integrated assessment and management of the interconnected resources. Shifting from sectoral to cross-sectoral and transdisciplinary perspectives, the WEFE nexus addresses interdependencies and interactions among water, energy, food, ecosystems, and climate. This paper focuses on the extended nexus, incorporating ecosystems as a fourth pillar, underscoring the importance of considering ecosystems on an equal footing with water, energy, and food sectors. In addition, the paper emphasizes the significance of monitoring and modelling techniques, laying the foundations for understanding the nexus complexities and assessing uncertainty. The paper offers an overview of integrated nexus modelling, system analysis and socio-economic modelling, bridging the gap between nexus science and practice. It highlights the role of multifaceted stakeholder engagement methods, policy assessment, and institutional analysis in nexus models. Quantifying the nexus through indicators, and its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, EU Green Deal, and EU Blue Deal are also key focal points. Finally, the last part of the paper addresses challenges in existing nexus modelling attempts, advocates for the integration of transdisciplinary information, and presents lessons learned. The paper concludes with recommendations for the future of the WEFE nexus, emphasizing its potential in fostering transformative change toward sustainable resource management and inclusive policymaking.
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    Physicochemical and Sensory Characteristics of Sausages Made with Grasshopper (Sphenarium purpurascens) Flour
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    Salvador O. Cruz-López
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    Yenizey M. Álvarez-Cisneros
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    Héctor B. Escalona-Buendía
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    <jats:p>Insects are currently of interest due to their high nutritional value, in particular for the high concentration of quality protein. Moreover, it can also be used as an extender or binder in meat products. The objective was to evaluate grasshopper flour (GF) as a partial or total replacement for potato starch to increase the protein content of sausages and achieve good acceptability by consumers. GF has 48% moisture, 6.7% fat and 45% total protein. Sausages were analyzed by NIR and formulations with GF in all concentrations (10, 7, 5 and 3%) combined with starch (3, 5 and 7%) increased protein content. Results obtained for the sausages formulations with grasshoppers showed an increase in hardness, springiness, gumminess and chewiness through a Texture-Profile-Analysis. Moreover, a* and b* are similar to the control, but L* decreased. The check-all-that-apply test showed the attributes highlighted for sausages with GF possessed herbal flavor, brown color, and granular texture. The liking-product-landscape map showed that the incorporation of 7 and 10% of GF had an overall liking of 3.2 and 3.3, respectively, considered as “do not like much”. GF can be used as a binder in meat products up to 10% substitution. However, it is important to improve the overall liking of the sausage.</jats:p>
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    Physicochemical and techno-functional characterization of soluble proteins extracted by ultrasound from the cricket Acheta domesticus
    (Elsevier Ltd, 2024)
    Salvador O. Cruz-López
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    Héctor B. Escalona-Buendía
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    Isadora Martinez-Arellano
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    Yenizey M. Alvarez-Cisneros
    The growing interest in using insects for human consumption is due to their numerous benefits. Insects offer efficient protein generation, rapid growth rates, and high nutritional value. The objective of this work was to evaluate the physicochemical and techno-functional properties of the different soluble protein fractions of the cricket Acheta domesticus using various methods: grinding (CF), defatting (DCF), alkalinization (SPA), and ultrasound-assisted extraction (SPS). CF, DCF, SPA, and SPS were used as extenders in food models and compared with a control group prepared with meat and a commercial soy protein (SPI). Defatting increased the protein content (52 %) in CF, improving digestibility, while the SPS extraction method improved solid recovery (40.46 %), protein recovery (41.94 %), total protein content (53.85 %), and digestibility (53.7 %) compared to SPA. Proteins exhibited pH-dependent solubility, with higher solubility at pH 12–13 and an isoelectric point of 4.5. In techno-functional properties, SPS had the highest water/oil retention capacity (2.8 g/g, 3.49 g/g), foam formation (386.66 %), and emulsifying stability (32.96 m2/g). CF showed no foam formation, although defatting (DCF) improved foam formation (8.33 %) and emulsifying stability (6.23 m2/g). Heat coagulation was higher for CF and DCF (30.58 % and 30.33 % respectively). All meat models with SPA and SPS showed high elasticity and cohesiveness but low hardness, gumminess, and chewiness. The model prepared with 15 % SPS reduced cooking losses (0.91 %) and total expressible fluid separation (1 %), improved water retention capacity (83.02 %), and increased total soluble protein content (5.32 mg/mL). The ultrasound-assisted extraction method proved to be an efficient way to obtain soluble proteins from Acheta domesticus with techno-functional properties suitable for use as a food additive or meat extender. © 2024 The Authors
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    Characterization of Cooked Meat Models using Grasshopper (Sphenarium purpurascens) Soluble Protein Extracted by Alkalisation and Ultrasound as Meat-Extender
    (2022)
    Salvador Osvaldo Cruz-López
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    Héctor Bernardo Escalona-Buendía
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    Angélica Román-Guerrero
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    Yenizey Merit Alvarez-Cisneros
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    Tostadas (Crispy Corn Tortillas) Enriched with Acheta domesticus: Physicochemical and Sensory Evaluation
    (MDPI AG, 2026-02-28)
    Cruz-López, Salvador Osvaldo
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    Velasco-Noriega, Ángel
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    Escalona-Buendía, Héctor Bernado
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    Martínez-Arellano, Isadora
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    Efficacy of fermented foods for the prevention and treatment of bacterial vaginosis and vulvovaginal candidiasis
    (Frontiers Media SA, 2025-11-21)
    Aslı Akpınar
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    Lidia Hanna Markiewicz
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    Hayriye Şebnem Harsa
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    Diana Paveljšek
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    <jats:p> Vaginal function in healthy women is closely associated with a lactobacilli-dominated microbiome. Among the most common conditions arising from dysbiosis are bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). While the efficacy of oral probiotics for the treatment of BV and VVC is well documented, the role of consuming fermented foods remains underexplored. This systematic review aims to present a systematic evaluation of the potential role of fermented foods in the prevention and treatment of BV and VVC and establish the extant research gap between the realm of the clinical sciences and the field of food science and technology. For this purpose, under the guidance of COST Action CA20128—Promoting Innovation of Fermented Foods (PIMENTO), a systematic literature review was conducted in two phases. PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were used for Phase I to analyze articles on human trials and observational studies where the intervention/exposure involved oral consumption of fermented food. In Phase II, a two-step search strategy was employed: (i) identifying microorganisms with demonstrated clinical efficacy in managing BV and VVC, and (ii) reviewing food science literature where these strains are utilized for fermentation. It was observed that 87% of the food starter applications exploited only two of the 54 efficacious strains identified through clinical studies, namely <jats:italic>Lactobacillus rhamnosus</jats:italic> GG and <jats:italic>Lactobacillus acidophilus</jats:italic> LA-5. Findings underscore the potential of fermented foods as carriers for beneficial microorganisms and their relevance in supporting vaginal health. This review contributes to a deeper understanding of the interplay between nutritional consumption of viable probiotic strains and their importance in immunomodulation, highlighting the need for more integrated research efforts across disciplines. Future research aimed at filling this gap will enable informed clinical decisions and dietary recommendations. </jats:p>
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