• Exploration of Foods and Foodomics

    eISSN: 2837-9020
    Editors-in-Chief: Alejandro Cifuentes, Spain; Elena Ibáñez, Spain
    Frequency: Bimonthly
    APC: No Article Processing Charge before Mar 31, 2028
    Publishing Model: Open Access
    Peer Review Model: Single Blind
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    Analytical aspects of metagenomic and volatilomic approaches that advance table olive integrity research
    Table olives are one of the most widespread fermented foods in the Mediterranean area, presenting an exponential increase in global consumption in the latest years. As a fermented product, its micro [...] Read more.
    Despoina Langari, Fani Th. Mantzouridou
    Published: September 26, 2024 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2024;2:570–598
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2024.00052
    This article belongs to the special issue Metrological Aspects in the Analysis of Nutrients, Functional Compounds, Additives and Contaminants in Food and Feed
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    Inorganic contaminants and micronutrients in foods consumed by the vegetarian Portuguese population
    Aim: The present study aimed to determine the profile of micronutrients and inorganic contaminants in the plant-based and dairy food products most consumed by the Portuguese population. Meth [...] Read more.
    Sandra Gueifão ... Inês Coelho
    Published: September 24, 2024 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2024;2:555–569
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2024.00051
    This article belongs to the special issue Metrological Aspects in the Analysis of Nutrients, Functional Compounds, Additives and Contaminants in Food and Feed
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    Exploring the potential of laser photoacoustic spectroscopy (LPAS) for predicting amylose content in rice flour
    Aim: Rice, one of the most widely consumed staple foods globally, relies on amylose content for its quality, impacting cooking, digestibility, and health properties. Conventional amylose determin [...] Read more.
    Florinda Artuso ... Fabio Pollastrone
    Published: September 10, 2024 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2024;2:542–554
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2024.00050
    This article belongs to the special issue Metrological Aspects in the Analysis of Nutrients, Functional Compounds, Additives and Contaminants in Food and Feed
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    In vitro cytotoxicity assessment of phenolic extracts from grapevine bunch stem and cane by-products for their potential use as phytotherapeutic agents
    Aim: In the present study, bunch stem and cane extracts (Vitis vinifera L. cv. Malbec) rich in phenolic compounds (PCs) like flavonoids, phenolic acids, and stilbenes are studied as potential ant [...] Read more.
    Susana Ferreyra ... Ariel Fontana
    Published: September 02, 2024 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2024;2:525–541
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2024.00049
    This article belongs to the special issue Natural Products in Health and Disease
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    Exploring the effect of Pinus halepensis resin quality on the vinification of Retsina by untargeted profile analysis
    Aim: Three factors that affect the chemical composition and perceptible aroma of Retsina—a distinguished Greek wine, crafted by infusing resin harvested from the Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis M [...] Read more.
    Alexandros Nakas ... Andreana N. Assimopoulou
    Published: August 29, 2024 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2024;2:497–524
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2024.00048
    This article belongs to the special issue Metrological Aspects in the Analysis of Nutrients, Functional Compounds, Additives and Contaminants in Food and Feed
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    Assessing the presence and health risks of potentially toxic metals in food: a comprehensive overview
    Food products can contain various substances, including essential nutrients, as well as non-nutritive elements and potentially toxic metals. Metal contaminants have the potential to accumulate withi [...] Read more.
    Gabriel Mustatea, Elena L. Ungureanu
    Published: August 19, 2024 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2024;2:471–496
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2024.00047
    This article belongs to the special issue Metrological Aspects in the Analysis of Nutrients, Functional Compounds, Additives and Contaminants in Food and Feed
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    Atlantic algae as food and their extracts
    Among the species of the rich algological flora of the North Atlantic, some can be used for direct consumption in human food, although few are currently cultivated on a large scale and/or marketed f [...] Read more.
    Leonel Pereira
    Published: April 27, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:15–31
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00003
    This article belongs to the special issue The food (r)evolution towards food quality/security and human nutrition
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    Olive oil, fruit and leaves in diabetes mellitus type 2 treatment
    The Mediterranean dietary pattern, where extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) takes the central spot, is related to longer life expectancy and lower risk of a number of non-communicable diseases, including [...] Read more.
    Mario Nosić ... Ines Banjari
    Published: October 29, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:192–205
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00015
    This article belongs to the special issue Natural Products in Health and Disease
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    Ellagitannins from Eucalyptus camaldulensis and their potential use in the food industry
    Plants play a key role in the treatment and prevention of diseases since ancient times. Eucalyptus has been traditionally used in the treatment of conditions related to the respiratory system, such  [...] Read more.
    Eliseo Sánchez-Loredo ... Juan A. Ascacio-Valdés
    Published: February 27, 2024 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2024;2:83–100
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2024.00027
    This article belongs to the special issue The food (r)evolution towards food quality/security and human nutrition
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    Original Article
    Phytochemical screening of Psidium guajava and Carica papaya leaves aqueous extracts cultivated in Greece and their potential as health boosters
    Aim: The scope of the present study was to investigate the phytochemical profile of Psidium guajava and Carica papaya leaves aqueous extracts, from plants cultivated on Crete island in Greece.  [...] Read more.
    Dimitrios D. Ntakoulas ... Charalampos Proestos
    Published: April 26, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:5–14
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00002
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    Intelligent point of care test for food safety via a smartphone
    The on-site, rapid, and intelligence detection methods are the wave in food safety. Recently, intelligent point-of-care test (iPOCT) methods serve as a promising alternative for advanced monitoring  [...] Read more.
    Le Zhang ... Zhaowei Zhang
    Published: August 30, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:143–161
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00012
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    Untargeted and quantitative analyses of amine and phenol compounds in Baijiu via chemical isotope labeling
    Aim: The aim of this study is to comprehensively investigate the distribution of amine and phenol compounds in different flavors of Baijiu. Methods: 12C-/13C-dansyl chloride labeling was  [...] Read more.
    Xiaoyu Xie ... Guowang Xu
    Published: June 30, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:72–82
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00007
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    Atlantic algae as food and their extracts
    Among the species of the rich algological flora of the North Atlantic, some can be used for direct consumption in human food, although few are currently cultivated on a large scale and/or marketed f [...] Read more.
    Leonel Pereira
    Published: April 27, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:15–31
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00003
    This article belongs to the special issue The food (r)evolution towards food quality/security and human nutrition
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    Original Article
    Untargeted and quantitative analyses of amine and phenol compounds in Baijiu via chemical isotope labeling
    Aim: The aim of this study is to comprehensively investigate the distribution of amine and phenol compounds in different flavors of Baijiu. Methods: 12C-/13C-dansyl chloride labeling was  [...] Read more.
    Xiaoyu Xie ... Guowang Xu
    Published: June 30, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:72–82
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00007
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    Editorial
    Exploration of Foods and Foodomics: a new adventure
    Alejandro Cifuentes, Elena Ibáñez
    Published: March 01, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:1–4
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2022.00001
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    Development of soy whey fortified orange juice beverages: their physicochemical, rheological, antioxidant, and sensory properties
    Aim: Soy whey is a byproduct of tofu production and is being discarded after tofu preparation. However, soy whey is a rich source of phytochemicals, minerals, and protein. The present study was c [...] Read more.
    Hilal Ahmad Punoo ... Andleeb Muzaffar
    Published: October 29, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:206–220
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00016
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    Monitoring nanomaterials in food: a critical overview, perspectives, and challenges
    Nanoscience and nanotechnology have experienced a dizzying development in recent years, which undoubtedly contributes to various fields of human activity such as biotechnology, engineering, medical  [...] Read more.
    Natalia Villamayor ... Ángel Ríos
    Published: April 27, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:43–61
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00005
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    Quality, safety and authenticity of insect protein-based food and feed: insights from the INPROFF Project
    This paper reviews the nutritional quality and safety of edible farmed insects from the point of view of the Czech-Slovenian bilateral project: Quality, Safety and Authenticity of Insect Protein-based Food and Feed (INPROFF). Inse [...] Read more.
    David Heath ... Nives Ogrinc
    Published: July 24, 2024 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2024;2:339–362
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2024.00041
    This article belongs to the special issue Metrological Aspects in the Analysis of Nutrients, Functional Compounds, Additives and Contaminants in Food and Feed
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    Original Article
    Development of soy whey fortified orange juice beverages: their physicochemical, rheological, antioxidant, and sensory properties
    Aim: Soy whey is a byproduct of tofu production and is being discarded after tofu preparation. However, soy whey is a rich source of phytochemicals, minerals, and protein. The present study was c [...] Read more.
    Hilal Ahmad Punoo ... Andleeb Muzaffar
    Published: October 29, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:206–220
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00016
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    Review
    Atlantic algae as food and their extracts
    Among the species of the rich algological flora of the North Atlantic, some can be used for direct consumption in human food, although few are currently cultivated on a large scale and/or marketed f [...] Read more.
    Leonel Pereira
    Published: April 27, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:15–31
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00003
    This article belongs to the special issue The food (r)evolution towards food quality/security and human nutrition
    View:4391
    Download:123
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    Original Article
    Phytochemical screening of Psidium guajava and Carica papaya leaves aqueous extracts cultivated in Greece and their potential as health boosters
    Aim: The scope of the present study was to investigate the phytochemical profile of Psidium guajava and Carica papaya leaves aqueous extracts, from plants cultivated on Crete island in Greece.  [...] Read more.
    Dimitrios D. Ntakoulas ... Charalampos Proestos
    Published: April 26, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:5–14
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00002
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    Azadirachta indica A. Juss (neem) phenolic extract inhibits human B-lymphoblastoid cells growth via cell cycle arrest, apoptosis induction, and DNA damage
    Aim: As far as is known, the pharmaceutical effects of neem on human B-lymphoblastoid (TK6) cells have not been studied until now. Hence, the present study aimed to obtain neem phenolic extracts  [...] Read more.
    Klebson Silva Santos ... Maria Beatriz Pinto Prior Oliveira
    Published: August 29, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:130–142
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00011
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    Application of fuzzy logic techniques for sensory evaluation of plant-based extrudates fortified with bioactive compounds
    Aim: This study aims to evaluate the sensory profile of corn-based extrudates fortified with phytosterol and pea protein isolates (PPI) using the fuzzy logic technique to assess similarity values [...] Read more.
    Mekala Pavani ... Sushil Kumar Singh
    Published: December 29, 2023 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2023;1:272–287
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2023.00021
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    Leguminous fractions as encapsulating agents of fat-soluble vitamins
    Vitamins are essential micronutrients for the functioning of the human body. Vitamins can be classified as water-soluble and fat-soluble, and are obtained through diet or supplementation. Fat-solubl [...] Read more.
    Angela Daniela Carboni ... María Cecilia Puppo
    Published: February 23, 2024 Explor Foods Foodomics. 2024;2:30–42
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.37349/eff.2024.00024
    This article belongs to the special issue Delivery of Hydrophobic Compounds in Food Systems
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