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Model-based optimization of xylooligosaccharides production by hydrothermal pretreatment of Eucalyptus by-product
(Industrial Crops and Products, 2020) [Artigo]Eucalyptus wood is the main source of fiber for the production of paper and cellulose in South America. One of the by-products of the pulp industry is sawdust generated during wood chip production; sawdust from Eucalyptus ... -
Multipoint immobilization and stabilization of amined peroxidases from soybean hull and chayote employing bacterial cellulose as support
(Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, 2020) [Artigo]Peroxidases are homoproteins that catalyze redox processes, generating free radicals and polyaromatic products insoluble in water, facilitating their removal from the aqueous medium. The objective of this research was to ... -
Phylogenetic species of paracoccidioides spp. Isolated from clinical and environmental samples in a hyperendemic area of paracoccidioidomycosis in Southeastern Brazil
(Journal of Fungi, 2020) [Artigo]Paracoccidioides brasiliensis complex and P. lutzii are the etiological agents of paracoccidioidomycosis. The geographic distribution of these species in South America is still poorly comprehended. Fifty samples of ... -
Effect of creatine supplementation on muscle damage markers and physical performance in volleyball athletes
(Cultura, Ciencia y Deporte, 2020) [Artigo]Given creatine supplementation may attenuate exercise-induced damage and directly influence the ATP-CP system, the purpose of the study is to assess the effects of creatine (Cr) supplementation on muscle damage markers; ... -
Potential contribution of beneficial microbes to face the COVID-19 pandemic
(Food Research International, 2020) [Artigo]The year 2020 will be remembered by a never before seen, at least by our generation, global pandemic of COVID-19. While a desperate search for effective vaccines or drug therapies is on the run, nutritional strategies to ... -
Monitoring of soluble pectin content in orange juice by means of MIR and TD-NMR spectroscopy combined with machine learning
(Food Chemistry, 2020) [Artigo]This study represents a rapid and non-destructive approach based on mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy, time domain nuclear magnetic resonance (TD-NMR), and machine learning classification models (ML) for monitoring soluble ... -
Non-invasive quantification of vitamin C, citric acid, and sugar in ‘Valência’ oranges using infrared spectroscopies
(Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2020) [Artigo]Near (NIR) and mid (MIR) infrared spectroscopies have been studied as potential methods for non-destructive analyses of the fresh fruits quality. In this study, vitamin C, citric acid, total and reducing sugar content in ... -
Covalent Immobilization of Naringinase over Two-Dimensional 2D Zeolites and its Applications in a Continuous Process to Produce Citrus Flavonoids and for Debittering of Juices
(ChemCatChem, 2020) [Artigo]The crude naringinase from Penicillium decumbens and a purified naringinase with high α-L-rhamnosidase activity could be covalently immobilized on two-dimensional zeolite ITQ-2 after surface modification with glutaraldehyde. ... -
Strategies for eating and body change among Brazilian women and men
(Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, 2020) [Artigo]Objectives: Our study was conducted to adapt the Body Image and Body Change Inventory (BIBCI) for Portuguese; to evaluate the BIBCI’s psychometric properties in samples of university students; to calculate the prevalence ... -
Modulation of the intestinal microbiota and the metabolites produced by the administration of ice cream and a dietary supplement containing the same probiotics
(British Journal of Nutrition, 2020) [Artigo]The aim of the present work was to compare the capacity to modulate the intestinal microbiota and the production of metabolites after 14 d administration of a commercial dietary supplement and a manufactured ice cream, ... -
Psychometric characteristics of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-18 and eating behavior in undergraduate students
(Eating and Weight Disorders, 2020) [Artigo]Purpose: To assess the psychometric characteristics of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-18 (TFEQ-18) and to estimate the prevalence of cognitive restraint (CRes), uncontrolled eating (UE), and emotional eating (EE) ... -
Physical and sensory characteristics of cheese-flavored expanded snacks obtained using butyric acid and cysteine as aroma precursors: Effects of extrusion temperature and sunflower oil content
(LWT, 2020) [Artigo]Pre-extrusion flavoring with butyric acid and cysteine, as aroma precursors, was used for production of cheese-flavored expanded corn-based snacks. The effects of extrusion temperature and sunflower oil sprinkled over the ... -
Postharvest behavior of mangoes nondestructively sorted based on dry matter content during and after storage under controlled atmosphere
(Fruits, 2019) [Artigo]Introduction - As maturity plays an important role during controlled atmosphere (CA) storage, the objective of this study was to evaluate if mangoes sorted based on visual characteristics behave differently during CA storage ... -
Pain catastrophizing: Rumination is a discriminating factor among individuals with different pain characteristic
(Brazilian Oral Research, 2019) [Artigo]The objective of this study was to compare the scores of the Helplessness, Magnification, Rumination, and Catastrophizing factors of the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) between samples with different pain characteristics. ... -
Açai pulp supplementation as a nutritional strategy to prevent oxidative damage, improve oxidative status, and modulate blood lactate of male cyclists
(European Journal of Nutrition, 2020) [Artigo]Purpose: Açai pulp is a source of phytochemicals and has been associated with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antigenotoxic effects. This study aimed to assess the effects of açai pulp consumption on oxidative, ... -
Polyphenol analysis using high-resolution mass spectrometry allows differentiation of drought tolerant peanut genotypes
(Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 2020) [Artigo]BACKGROUND: Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important economic food crop highly appreciated worldwide. Although peanut cultivation has been expanding to dry regions, with water stress during growth stages, current ... -
Relationship between gut microbiota, probiotics, and type 2 diabetes mellitus
(Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2019) [Resenha]The worldwide prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is constantly increasing, and it has become a major concern, with several implications for public health, economy, and social well-being. It is well-known that ... -
Determinants of food and nutrition actions in primary healthcare clinics in the State of São Paulo, Brazil
(Revista Chilena de Nutricion, 2019) [Artigo]The objective of the study was to test the link between the preparation of professionals and the operational conditions of food and nutrition actions in primary healthcare in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. This cross-sectional ... -
Assessment of Different Orange Juices and Beverages on Blood Antioxidant Capacity of Healthy Individuals
(Proceedings Of The Florida State Horticultural Society, Vol 130, 2017, 2017) [Trabalho apresentado em evento]Orange juice and orange sugary beverages contain varying amounts of nutrients known to contribute to human health, as well as citrus bioactive compounds. However, the benefit of different types of citrus beverages and their ... -
Taurine Supplementation Increases Post-Exercise Lipid Oxidation at Moderate Intensity in Fasted Healthy Males
(Nutrients, 2020) [Artigo]Based on the fact that taurine can increase lipid metabolism, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of different doses of acute taurine supplementation on lipid oxidation levels in healthy young ...