Celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune disorder affecting millions of Americans, poses significant obstacles leading to a normal life. With no known cure, adherence to a strict glutenfree diet (GFD) is essential. However, the cost and limited availability of gluten-free alternatives can burden individuals with CD. Additionally, factors such as socioeconomic status, nutrient deficiencies, and the nature of the disease may contribute to mental health issues. This study aimed to investigate the influence of adherence to a GFD on depression in CD patients. The prevalence of depression among individuals with CD from diverse backgrounds was examined, along with the analysis of macro- and micronutrient distribution and the impact of the GFD. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey spanning three cycles (2009-2014) were extracted, including 70 CD patients and 271 participants reporting general gluten issues. The dataset was analyzed using SAS v9.4 (SAS Institute, Inc., Cary, NC) with the three cycles merged using a unique identifier sequential number. Sample weights were applied to mitigate bias in national estimates due to unequal probability of selection, while oversampling was utilized to enhance the study’s reliability when examining subgroups or minorities. Survey weight and sampling design considerations were incorporated into the SAS syntax to safeguard participants’ privacy, as managed by the National Center for Health Statistics. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed no significant association between depression and adherence to the GFD or CD; however, ethnicity showed significance. Celiac disease exhibited a prevalence of 0.12% among White individuals, 3-6 times higher than other ethnic groups, and was twice as prevalent in females compared to males. Notably, deficiencies in macro- and micronutrients among CD and GFD cases were observed. Carbohydrate intake exhibited a negative association with GFD consumers and those with CD, while individuals adhering to a GFD showed an association with decreased polyunsaturated fat consumption, yet within adequate intakes. Deficiencies in micronutrients such as thiamin, vitamins B12, D, and E, and calcium were also observed within GFD group, while a low sodium intake was observed among CD group. This study provides insights into the complex interplay between diet, mental health, and CD management.

"Development of new ecologic materials from renewable polymer matrices and Posidonia oceanica seaweed reinforcements" The main focus of this doctoral thesis is upgrading of aquatic plant wastes from Posidonia oceanica by using them as reinforcement in combination with several polymer matrices from renewable resources. Posidonia oceanica is an endemic aquatic plant from the Mediterranea Sea that contributes, in a great extent, to the conservation of the coast. Posidonia oceanica plants are anchored to the seabed and this protects it from the erosion effects. Nevertheless, the aggressive conditions typical of marine storms, cause the total or partial pull out of these plats that, due to their lightness, are dragged toward the beaches where they accumulate as organic waste. These wastes are responsible for a high visual impact. By taking into account that turism is one of the most relevant industries in the Mediterranean coast, public organisms are forced to remove these wastes with the main aim of obtaining quality seals such as the "Blue Flag" that bring international turism. Currently, these wastes are removed and deposited into controlled landfills, among other solutions. This doctoral thesis offers several alternatives to upgrade these wastes by using them as reinforcement/fillers into different polymeric matrices. With this focus, a new series of high environmental efficiency materials are proposed. Upgrading is addressed from different standpoints. On one hand, high Posidonia oceanica panels are obtained by thermocompression with different biobased binders or adhesives such as gluten protein and epoxy resins derived from vegetable oils. With this approach, high density particleboards with high Posidonia oceanica content (over 70% by weight) are manufactured by hot press moulding. Another approach is the development of wood like composites, WPC (Wood Plastic composites) or NFRP (Natural Fiber Reinforced Plastics) by using these natural wastes as reinforcements in a biobased polyethylene matrix obtained from ethanol derived from sugarcane biodiesel industry. Manufacturing of these materials by conventional injection moulding is feasible and allows a fiber content of about 40% by weight with interesting surface finish which are able to substitute wood in some applications. The last approach is based on the aggregation of Posidonia oceanica fibers with renewable polyurethane polymers, by using thermocompression processes with potential applications as thermal and sound insulation. In general, the obtained results for the different materials in terms of mechanical, therma, etc. properties, widens the use of these wastes with a new series of high environmental friendly products with interesting possibilities in several technological sectors. Simultaneously, the herein developed materials contribute to give a new solution to these wastes management. / "Desarrollo de nuevos materiales ecológicos basados en matrices poliméricas de origen renovable y refuerzos de alga de Posidonia oceanica" El objetivo central de esta tesis doctoral es la revalorización de residuos de plantas acuáticas de Posidonia oceanica mediante su incorporación como material de refuerzo en combinación con diferentes matrices poliméricas de origen renovable. La Posidonia oceanica es una especie endémica del mar Mediterráneo que contribuye, en gran medida, a la conservación del litoral ya que su anclaje en el lecho marino, impide la erosión del mismo. No obstante, las intensas condiciones que se dan en las tormentas, provocan el arranque total o parcial de estas plantas que debido a su ligereza son arrastradas hacia las playas donde se depositan en forma de residuos. Estos residuos generan un impacto visual importante. Considerando que el turismo es una de las industrias importantes en la costa Mediterránea, los organismos públicos se ven obligados a retirar estos residuos para conseguir sellos de calidad tales como la "Bandera Azul" que atraen turismo internacional. Actualmente, los residuos se retiran y se depositan en vertederos controlados, entre otras acciones. Esta tesis ofrece diversas alternativas para revalorizar estos residuos a través de su incorporación en diversas matrices poliméricas para dar lugar a una serie de materiales de alto rendimiento medioambiental. La revalorización se aborda desde diversos puntos de vista. Por un lado, se trabaja en estructuras de paneles de alto contenido en residuo de Posidonia oceanica utilizando como adhesivos o ligantes, matrices de alto contenido renovable, entre las que se considera la proteína de gluten y las resinas de tipo epoxi derivadas de aceites vegetales. Con estos planteamientos, se consiguen tableros densos mediante procesos de termocompresión con altos contenidos en residuo (superior a 70% en peso). Otro de los planteamientos con los que se aborda la investigación es el desarrollo de compuestos que imitan la madera WPCs (Wood Plastic composites) o NFRP (Natural Fiber Reinforced Plastics) con la incorporación de fibras derivadas de estos residuos en matrices poliméricas obtenidas a partir de recursos renovables como es el caso del biopolietileno obtenido a partir del etanol generado en la industria del biodiesel a partir de la caña de azúcar. El procesado por inyección de estos materiales es factible y permite contenidos en fibra en torno al 40% en peso con unos acabados superficiales interesantes para substituir a productos de madera. Finalmente, se realiza un cuarto planteamiento centrado en el desarrollo de estructuras basadas en residuos de Posidonia oceanica aglomerados con poliuretanos de origen renovable, procesados por termocompresión, para aplicaciones en aislamiento térmico y acústico. Globalmente, los resultados obtenidos con los diversos materiales desarrollados, a nivel de propiedades mecánicas, térmicas, etc. abren las puertas a un nuevo grupo de productos, respetuosos con el medio ambiente, y con interesantes posibilidades en diversos sectores tecnológicos, al mismo tiempo que se da una solución alternativa en la gestión de estos residuos. / "Desenvolupament de nous materials ecològics basats en matrius polimèriques d'origen renovable i reforços d'algues de Posidonia oceanica" L'objectiu central d'aquesta tesi doctoral és la revalorització de residus de plantes aquàtiques de Posidonia oceanica mitjançant la seua incorporació com a material de reforç amb combinació amb diferents matrius polimèriques d'origen renovable. La Posidonia oceanica és una espècie endémica de la Mediterrània que contribueix, en gran mesura, a la conservació del litoral ja que el seu ancoratge al llit marí, impedix l'erosió d'aquest. No obstant això, les intenses condicions que es donen durant les tempestes, provoca l'arrancada total o parcial d'aquestes plantes que, com a conseqüència de la seua lleugeresa són arrossegades fins les platges on es depositen en forma de residus. Aquests residus generen un gran impacte visual. Si es considera que el turisme és una de les indústries més importants a la costa Mediterrània, els organismes públics, es veuen forçats a retirar aquests residus per tal d'aconseguir els segells de qualitat como ara la "Bandera Blava" que atrauen turisme internacional. Actualment, aquests residus es retiren i es depositen en abocadors controlats, entre d'altres opcions. Aquesta tesi ofereix diverses alternatives per tal de revaloritzar aquests residus a través de la seua incorporació en diferents matrius polimèriques per tal de donar lloc a una sèrie de materials amb alt rendiment mediambiental. La revalorització s'aborda desde diferents punts de vista. Per un lloc, es treballa en estructures de panells amb un alt contingut en Posidonia oceanica utilitzant com adhesius o lligats, matrius d'alt contenigut renovable, com ara la proteína de gluten i les resines de tipus epoxi derivades d'olis vegetals. Amb aquests plantejaments, s'aconsegueixen taulells d'alta densitat fabricats per termocompressió amb alts continguts de residu (superior a 70% en pes). Altre dels plantejaments amb què s'aborda aquesta investigació és el desenvolupament de compostos que imiten la madera, WPC (Wood Plastic composites) o NFRP (Natural Fiber Reinforced Plastics) amb la incorporació de fibres derivades d'aquests residus en matrius polimèriques obtingudes de l'etanol generat en la industria del biodiesel a partir de la canya de sucre. El processat per injecció d'aquests materials és factible i permet continguts de fibra al voltant del 40% en pes amb uns acabats superficials interessants per tal de substituir certs productes de madera. Finalment, es realitza un quart plantejament basat en residus de Posidonia oceanica aglomerats amb poliuretans d'origen renovable, processats per termocompressió, per a aplicacions en aïllament tèrmic i acústic. De forma global, els resultats obtinguts amb els diferents materials desenvolupats, a nivel de propietats mecàniques, tèrmiques, etc. obrin les portes a un nou grup de productes, respetuosos amb el medi ambient, i amb interessants possibilitats en diversos sectors tecnològics, al mateix temps que es dona una solució alternativa en la gestió d'aquests residus. / Ferrero Penadés, B. (2017). "Desarrollo de nuevos materiales ecológicos basados en matrices poliméricas de origen renovable y refuerzos de alga de Posidonia Oceánica" [Tesis doctoral]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/86283

Conforme el tiempo avanza, las preferencias de los consumidores por productos alimenticios van evolucionando y tienden a preferir insumos nutritivos que permiten mantener al cuerpo humano saludable. Por lo cual, este estudio plantea la inserción de producto panificado novedoso en el mercado limeño, agradable en sabor y textura; sin dejar en consideración, el valor nutricional, el cual es cada vez más apreciado por el consumidor. Este tipo de pan es el pandebono, un producto panificado de origen colombiano principalmente elaborado con almidón de yuca, queso, leche y mantequilla, entre otros ingredientes. Dependiendo del tipo de queso que se utilice, la textura y firmeza varía. En este caso, de acuerdo con el análisis oportuno de los quesos que se encuentran en el Perú, se opta por el queso fresco semiduro; sin embargo, se puede utilizar otro tipo de queso. La textura del pandebono es esponjosa y al partirlo en dos, se puede sentir el aroma del queso, leche y mantequilla. Las ventajas saludables de por si se encuentran en el pandebono, pues es un alimento sin gluten, lo cual le permite estar dentro de la dieta de una persona con la enfermedad celíaca. Esta última afecta al intestino delgado cuando el cuerpo consume gluten. Se sabe que, en Estados Unidos, alrededor del 1% de su población sufre la enfermedad celíaca, la cual es transmitida genéticamente. Como se mencionó anteriormente, esta investigación propone introducir el pandebono al mercado peruano mezclando ingredientes complementarios como super alimentos peruanos (quinua, kiwicha, ajonjolí, cacao, y maca) ricos en nutrientes como calcio, hierro y vitaminas, entre otros. A partir de la encuesta realizada para esta investigación, se elegirán 3 de estos cereales como ingrediente del pandebono. Un estudio de prefactibilidad es realizado para comprobar la posibilidad de éxito de un proyecto. Para empezar, se analizan las variables del macro y microentorno del proyecto. Además, se propone estrategias que permitan cumplir con los objetivos deseados. Luego, se ejecuta el estudio comercial para encontrar la cantidad de pandebono requerido por el cliente, apoyándose de herramientas como variables sociales, poblacionales, financieras, y otras fuentes. Posterior a ello, se plantea el estudio técnico, el cual busca encontrar la ubicación del lugar de fabricación del producto, así como la investigación de los recursos necesarios a utilizar como insumos, material indirecto, maquinaria, requerimiento de colaboradores, entre otros; y un cronograma de producción proyectado en el horizonte de vida útil del negocio. Asimismo, se realiza un estudio legal, el cual contiene todas las normas sobre las cuales el negocio debe actuar; por otro lado, se cuenta con el estudio organizacional, el cual detalla el requerimiento de personal, sus requisitos y habilidades, la programación de personal a través del horizonte de inversión, y una descripción de los servicios de terceros. Finalmente, se realiza el estudio económico que recopila datos para evidenciar la factibilidad monetaria. Se llega a la conclusión de que hay público objetivo con la necesidad de consumir este producto, el cual crece conforme a la población socioeconómica A y B de Lima Moderna. Al final de la investigación, se encuentra que el proyecto es viable al conseguir valores como un VANE= S/76 746,29 y VANF= S/72 629,01, y (TIRE=64,66%) y (TIRF=84,73%) superiores al WACC y COK, respectivamente.

Tesis por compendio / [ES] El trabajo de investigación realizado en esta tesis se ha centrado en la aplicación de técnicas recientes e innovadoras en el estudio de la percepción de productos sin gluten. Primero, se estudió cómo tratar la información que hay en Twitter para conocer las opiniones de los consumidores sobre "sin gluten". Los temas más relevantes fueron 5 productos (pan, tarta, galleta, pizza, cerveza), situaciones de consumo, recomendaciones, lugares y aspectos relacionados con la celiaquía. Para explorar automáticamente la información de Twitter, se estudió utilizar redes de co-ocurrencia, que fueron útiles para interpretar los tweets, representar los aspectos más relevantes (ocurrencia) y ponerlos en contexto y en relación con otros (co-ocurrencia). Se observó que es posible automatizar sin un pre-tratamiento manual, permitiendo analizar de forma efectiva gran cantidad de información disponible online. Después, se estudiaron diferentes panes comerciales sin gluten en cuanto al comportamiento en boca para entender mejor los factores involucrados en la percepción de textura. Los panes (5 sin gluten; 2 normales) se caracterizaron en cuanto a propiedades mecánicas, estructura, fragmentación, saliva incorporada y consistencia y adhesividad del bolo. Las sensaciones de textura variaron a lo largo de la masticación, dependiendo de su estructura inicial, propiedades mecánicas, fragmentación, formación de bolo o actividad oral. Posteriormente, se estudió cómo los cambios en la estructura de panes sin gluten obtenidos por modificaciones en panificación (tiempo de fermentación e hidratación) afectan al procesamiento y actividad oral y las sensaciones de textura, que variaron principalmente según el tiempo de fermentación. Especialmente al principio, las diferencias en las sensaciones de textura se explicaron por las diferencias en la estructura y fragmentación en boca. Por último, se estudió la atención visual (con eye-tracking) y la respuesta de consumidores celíacos a paquetes de pan sin gluten, observando que el tipo de marca y la presencia del logo de certificación sin gluten influían en lo que miran. Todos los panes les dieron confianza, sin afectar la presencia del logo, pero condicionando lo que miran. El tipo de marca afectó la confianza y la expectativa de aceptabilidad, que fueron más altas para marcas específicas de sin gluten. La aceptabilidad también se explicó por otras características de cada pan. Se estudió la atención visual (eye-tracking) y las motivaciones de niños celíacos y sus padres al comprar galletas en comparación con los no celíacos. El patrón de fijación cambió en niños y padres: los niños celíacos se fijaron más en ingredientes, palabras y símbolos sin gluten, y menos en la imagen de las galletas; los padres de niños celíacos se fijaron más en ingredientes y símbolo sin gluten, y menos en la imagen de la galleta, nombre, dibujo e información nutricional. Para todos los niños y padres, lo más importante fue elegir una galleta que les gustara, pero solo los niños celíacos mostraron interés en la marca y por probar un producto nuevo. Otro motivo importante para los padres fue la salud, pero por diferentes atributos (padres de celíacos: certificación sin gluten o lista corta de ingredientes; padres de no celíacos: bajo en azúcar o grasa). El precio o la confianza fueron relevantes solo para los padres de niños celíacos. Esta Tesis ha aportado conocimiento sobre el uso y la practicidad de técnicas recientes en ciencia sensorial y del consumidor. La investigación confirma que se puede conseguir una comprensión plena de la compleja respuesta del consumidor recabando información desde perspectivas muy distintas. Sin embargo, para responder a cuestiones específicas en investigación, cada una de estas técnicas (análisis de las redes sociales, estudio del procesado oral de los alimentos o la técnica eye-tracking) puede contribuir de forma individual a entender mejor la aceptabilidad o la elección de alimentos del consumidor. / [CA] El treball de recerca realitzat en esta tesi s'ha centrat en l'aplicació de tècniques recents i innovadores en l'estudi de la percepció de productes sense glútens. Primer, es va estudiar com tractar la informació que hi ha en Twitter per a conéixer les opinions dels consumidors sobre "sense glútens". Els temes més rellevants van ser 5 productes (pa, pastís, galeta, pizza, cervesa), situacions de consum, recomanacions, llocs i aspectes relacionats amb la celiaquia. Per a explorar automàticament la informació de Twitter, es va estudiar utilitzar xarxes de co-ocurrència, que van ser útils per a interpretar els tuits, representar els aspectes més rellevants (ocurrència) i posar-los en context i en relació amb uns altres (co-ocurrència). Es va observar que és possible automatitzar sense un pre-tractament manual, permetent analitzar de manera efectiva gran quantitat d'informació disponible en línia. Després, es van estudiar diferents pans comercials sense glútens quant al comportament en boca per a entendre millor els factors involucrats en la percepció de textura. Els pans (5 sense glútens; 2 normals) es van caracteritzar quant a propietats mecàniques, estructura, fragmentació, saliva incorporada i consistència i adhesivitat de la bitla. Les sensacions de textura van variar al llarg de la masticació, depenent de la estructura inicial, propietats mecàniques, fragmentació, formació de bitla o activitat oral. Posteriorment, es va estudiar com els canvis en l'estructura de pans sense glútens obtinguts per modificacions en panificació (temps de fermentació i hidratació) afecten el processament i activitat oral i les sensacions de textura, que van variar principalment segons el temps de fermentació. Especialment al principi, les diferències en les sensacions de textura es van explicar per les diferències en l'estructura i fragmentació en boca. Finalment, es va estudiar l'atenció visual (amb eye-tracking) i la resposta de consumidors celíacs a paquets de pa sense gluten, observant que el tipus de marca i la presència del logotip de certificació sense gluten influïen en el que miren. Tots els pans els van donar confiança, sense afectar la presència del logotip, però condicionant el que miren. El tipus de marca va afectar la confiança i l'expectativa d'acceptabilitat, que van ser més altes per a marques específiques de sense glútens. L'acceptabilitat també es va explicar per altres característiques de cada pa. Es va estudiar l'atenció visual (eye-tracking) i les motivacions de xiquets celíacs i els seus pares en comprar galetes en comparació amb no celíacs. El patró de fixació va canviar en xiquets i pares: els xiquets celíacs es van fixar més en ingredients, paraules i símbols sense glútens, i menys en la imatge de les galetes; els pares de xiquets celíacs es van fixar més en ingredients i símbol sense gluten, i menys en la imatge de la galeta, nom, dibuix i informació nutricional. Per a tots els xiquets i pares, el més important va ser triar una galeta que els agradara, però només els xiquets celíacs van mostrar interés en la marca i per provar un producte nou. Un altre motiu important per als pares va ser la salut, però per diferents atributs (pares de celíacs: certificació sense gluten o llista curta d'ingredients; pares de no celíacs: baix en sucre o grassa). El preu o la confiança van ser rellevants solo per als pares de xiquets celíacs. Esta Tesi ha aportat coneixement sobre l'ús i la practicitat de tècniques recents en ciència sensorial i del consumidor. La investigació confirma que es pot aconseguir una comprensió plena de la complexa resposta del consumidor recaptant informació des de perspectives molt diferents. No obstant això, per a respondre a qüestions específiques en investigació, cada una d'estes tècniques (anàlisis de les xarxes socials, estudi del processament oral dels aliments o la tècnica eye-tracking) pot contribuir de manera individual a entendre millor l'acceptabilitat o l'elecció d'aliments del consumidor. / [EN] The research of this thesis is focused on the application of recent and innovative techniques to study the perception of gluten-free products. First, it was studied how to manage the information available on Twitter to get consumers' opinions about "gluten-free". The most relevant topics when talking about gluten-free on Twitter were five products (bread, cake, cookie, pizza, beer), situations of consumption, recommendations, places, and aspects related to coeliac condition. To automatically explore the information from Twitter, the possibility to use co-occurrence networks was studied. Co-occurrence networks were useful for interpreting tweets' content, representing the most relevant aspects mentioned (occurrence) and putting them into context and in relation to others (co-occurrence). It was found that automated without manual pre-treatment of text is possible, as an efficient analysis of big amounts of online data. Secondly, different commercial gluten-free breads were studied in terms of in-mouth behaviour to better understand the factors involved in texture perception. The breads (5 gluten-free; 2 regular) were characterised regarding mechanical properties, structure, fragmentation, saliva incorporated, and bolus consistency and adhesiveness. Texture sensations varied along mastication, depending on their initial structure, mechanical properties, fragmentation pattern, bolus formation or oral activity. Subsequently, it was studied how changes in structure of gluten-free breads achieved by modifications in breadmaking (fermentation time and hydration) affect oral processing, oral activity and texture sensations. Oral behaviour and texture perception varied mostly according to the fermentation time. Especially at the beginning, differences in texture sensations were explained by the differences in structure and how it fragmented in mouth. Lastly, visual attention (with eye-tracking technique) and response of coeliac consumers to gluten-free bread packages were studied, finding that the type of brand and presence of gluten-free certification logo influenced the visual behaviour. All gluten-free breads were perceived as trustworthy, not being affected by the presence of gluten-free certification logo, but conditioning the visual behaviour. The type of brand affected trust and expected acceptability, being both higher for brands specific of gluten-free. Liking was also explained by other individual characteristics of breads. Visual behaviour and motivations of coeliac children and their parents when purchasing biscuits were studied in comparison to non-coeliac ones. Eye-tracking showed that fixation pattern changed for coeliac children and their parents. Coeliac children fixated more on ingredients, gluten-free words and symbols, and less on biscuit image. Parents of coeliac children fixated more on ingredients and the gluten-free symbol, and less on biscuit image, product name, cartoon, and nutritional information. For all children and parents, liking was the most important reason for choosing a biscuit, but only coeliac children showed interest in brand and unknown products. Other important motivation for parents was health, but the attributes were different (parents of coeliac group: having gluten-free certification or a short ingredients list; parents of non-coeliac group: low sugar or fat contents). Price or trust were relevant motivations only for parents of celiac children. On overall, this Thesis provided knowledge about the usage and practicality of recent techniques or approaches in sensory and consumer science. This investigation confirms that a full understanding of complex consumer's response can be achieved by gathering consumer's information from different perspectives. However, for answering specific research questions, these different tools (social media exploration, food oral processing approach or eye-tracking technique) can individually contribute to better understand consumer acceptability or food choice. / Puerta Gil, P. (2022). Novel Techniques in Sensory and Consumer Research Applied to Understand Gluten-Free Products Perception [Tesis doctoral]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/182293 / Compendio

<p>Sporedni proizvodi industrijske prerade voća, trop borovnice i maline, postupcima su&scaron;enja i mlevenja prevedeni su u oblik pogodan za aplikaciju u prehrambene proizvode. Ovako dobijeni sastojci imaju visok sadržaj prehrambenih vlakana, esencijalnih masnih kiselina poput linolne i &alpha;-linolenske, a karakteri&scaron;e ih i izbalansiran odnos PUFA/SFA. Od makronutrijenata, u najvećoj koncentraciji prisutni su K, Mg i Ca. Imajući u vidu da su glavne fitohemikalije bobičastog voća polifenolna jediinjenja, u proizvedenim funkcionalnim sastojcima određen je sadržaj ukupnih rastvorljivih polifenola, antocijana i flavonoida, kao i sastav i sadržaj odabranih polifenolnih jedinjenja primenom LC/MS-MS tehnike.<br />Primena osu&scaron;enih i samlevenih tropova kao sastojaka prehrambenih proizvoda ispitana je u formulaciji bezglutenskog keksa, sa ciljem njegovog funkcionalnog obogaćivanja. Za optimizaciju formulacije keksa kori&scaron;ćen je postupak odzivne povr&scaron;ine (RSM), a formulacija u kojoj je bezglutenska sme&scaron;a zamenjena sa 28,2% tropa borovnice i 1,8% tropa maline dobijena je kao optimalna, uzimajući u obzir sve zadate kriterijume. Dodatkom ova dva funkcionalana sastojka u gorenavedenom odnosu, postignuto je značajno pobolj&scaron;anje nutritivnih svojstava bezglutenskog keksa, a dobijeni proizvod po kvalitetu može da parira komercijalno dostupnim funkcionalno obogaćenim keksovima, namenjenim zdravoj populaciji.<br />Rezultati dijetetske interventne studije sprovedene na 20 zdravih, normalno uhranjenih ispitanika ženskog pola, ukazuju da se konzumiranjem kreiranog bezglutenskog keksa u količini od 32 g dnevno, postiže značajna redukcije LDL holesterola, i povećanje nivoa adiponektina u krvi, a budući da se ovaj adipocitni-sekretorni protein dovodi u vezu sa antiinflamatornim i antiaterogenim potencijalom u tretmanu metaboličkog sindroma i dijabetesa tipa 2, može se očekivati protektivno dejstvo kreiranog bezgutenskog keksa.</p> / <p>Blueberry and raspberry pomace, by-products from fruit juice industry, were processed into the new food ingredients by drying and grinding. The obtained functional ingredients are characterized by high content of dietary fibres and essential fatty acids (linoleic and &alpha;-linolenic acid), as well as by optimal ratio of PUFA/SFA. The main macronutrients in dried and ground pomace are K, Mg and Ca. The content of total phenolic compounds, anthocyanins and flavonoids were determined, as well as composition and content of individual phenolic compounds using LC/MS-MS in order to evaluate their antioxidant potential.<br />In the form of dried powder, blueberry and raspberry pomace were used as ingredients in formulation of gluten-free cookies. Response surface methodology (RSM) approach was applied to obtain optimal ingredients proportion. Formulation in which gluten-free flour mixture is substituted with 28.2% of the blueberry and 1.8% of the raspberry pomace was found to be optimal following the used optimization criteria. Addition of blueberry and raspberry pomace has led to a remarkable improvement in nutritional properties, and resulted in a product with similar nutritional profile with commercially available gluten containing cookies.<br />Dietary intervention study on a group of 20 healthy, normal weight female subjects was conducted to investigate the health effect of the created gluten-free cookies. The results showed a significant reduction in levels of LDL cholesterol, and an increase in plasma concentrations of adiponectin, suggesting a potential positive effect of the created product on human health.</p>

Master of Science / Department of Grain Science and Industry / Sajid Alavi / Texturized vegetable protein (TVP) based foods offer several advantages compared to animal protein, including lower costs and improved health benefits. Wheat gluten is often processed using extrusion to produce TVP. Processing aids, such as reducing agents (example, cysteine and sodium metabisulfite) and pH modifiers (example, tetra potassium phosphate) aid in texturization. Reduction of sulfhydryl groups, cleavage of disulfide bonds, and reformation of bonds between elongated protein molecules results in protein aggregation and texturization. This study focused on development of a fundamental understanding of these mechanisms for texturization using analytical tools such as the phase transition analyzer (PTA), in combination with lab- and pilot-scale extrusion. The abovementioned three chemicals were added to four varieties of gluten. The control treatment had no additives. PTA was used to understand the operative flow properties of gluten in an environment similar to an extrusion system. Addition of sulfite (0.18%) and cysteine (0.18%) lowered the thermal softening (Ts:36.6-44.1 °C) and thermal flow (Tf:79.6-105.6 °C) temperatures of all varieties of gluten as compared to the controls (Ts:38.8-48.2 °C; Tf:91.7-112.2 °C). Phosphate (3%) did not have the same lowering effect on Ts (40.2-47.0 °C) and Tf (96.2-108.2 °C), indicating a different mechanism. Extrusion studies were conducted to gain an understanding of the reformation of disulfide bonds and texturization. Two of the varieties of gluten, a “superior” one that texturizes well and an “inferior” gluten requiring texturizing aids, were processed on a lab-scale extruder. Pilot scale extrusion was used to process the other two glutens (“superior” varieties) to obtain commercial quality products, which were evaluated for degree of texturization (hydration rate, absorption index and integrity). During lab-scale extrusion, texturization was observed only in the case of phosphate and corresponded with an increase in specific mechanical energy (SME) as compared to the control, indicating disulfide bond reformation. Phosphate also led to significantly (p<0.05) better texturization during pilot-scale extrusion, although SME trends were different due to higher in-barrel moisture and a more ideal extrusion system. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy was used to examine protein structural changes and indicated a loss of α-helix structure in TVP with an increase in β-sheet formation.

A silagem de milho é um dos principais alimentos suplementares utilizados na alimentação de gado leiteiro, no entanto, seu elevado custo de produção tem levado técnicos e produtores a buscarem outras alternativas como fonte de volumoso. O farelo de glúten de milho pode ser utilizado como fonte energética, protéica e fibrosa, substituindo parte da silagem de milho em rações para ruminantes. O presente ensaio teve por objetivo estudar o efeito da substituição de 0, 8 e 16% da MS da silagem de milho por FGM-21 em rações de vacas holandesas em lactação na produção de leite, composição do leite, parâmetros sanguíneos metabólicos, variação de peso, escore de condição corporal e a viabilidade econômica. O trabalho foi conduzido no confinamento "free-stall" do Departamento de Zootecnia da Escola Superior de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz", Universidade de São Paulo, localizada no município de Piracicaba. As rações foram formuladas de forma que fossem isoprotéicas e isoenergéticas. Foi feita avaliação de produção de leite, composição do leite, variação de peso, escore de condição corporal e a viabilidade econômica, utilizando-se 30 vacas Holandesas com produções de leite ao redor de 25 a 30kg/vaca/dia, com média de peso de 654kg e média de escore corporal 2,8. A inclusão do FGM-21 nos dois níveis 8 e 16% aumentou a produção de leite bem como a produção de leite corrigida para 3,5% de gordura. Foi feita avaliação de parâmetros metabólicos, utilizando-se 15 vacas Holandesas pertencentes ao grupo. Os resultados para os teores de N-Uréico plasmático e de glicose plasmática não diferiram entre os tratamentos. A análise de viabilidade econômica mostrou aumento na lucratividade nos tratamentos com inclusão de FGM-21 nas rações considerando-se os preços dos alimentos na época do estudo. / Corn silage is one of the major feedstuffs used in dairy farms but its high cost has encouraged farmers to look after alternative feeds. Corn gluten feed has been used as a source of energy, protein and effective fiber in dairy rations. This study was carried out at the Departamento de Zootecnia, Escola Superior de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz", in a free-stall facility, with 30 mid-lactation Holsteins multiparous cows, averaging 25 to 30 kg milk/day and 654 kg body weight. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of replacing 0, 8 and 16% corn silage dry matter with dried corn gluten feed. Experimental diets were formulated by the NRC, 2001 and were isonitrogenous and isoenergetic. Cows fed both corn gluten feed supplemented diets produced more milk and 3.5% FCM than control animals. Milk composition and plasma urea and glucose were the same among treatments. Under the conditions of this trial, corn gluten feed was an effective replacement for corn silage, both from the nutritional and economical stand point.

Circa l’1% della popolazione mondiale è colpita da celiachia. I celiaci sono costretti a seguire una dieta priva di glutine e molto spesso quest’ultima risulta essere sbilanciata e/o carente in molti nutrienti. Recentemente, l’uso di matrici alternative al frumento, come pseudocereali, legumi e cultivar di riso pigmentate sta riscuotendo grande interesse a causa del loro elevato quantitativo di composti bioattivi (polifenoli). Quindi, considerando l’importanza attuale dei polifenoli sia nella formulazione tecnologica che nella promozione di aspetti salutistici degli alimenti senza glutine, lo scopo di questa tesi è stata basata su: 1) profilazione dei polifenoli in matrici prive di glutine (farine non di frumento, legumi, pseudocereali e frutta secca) e loro proprietà antiossidanti in vitro; 2) valutazione dell’impatto di trattamenti termici e di fermentazioni microbiche sul profilo fenolico di queste matrici prive di glutine; 3) valutazione del ruolo dei polifenoli come inibitori degli enzimi amilolitici; e 4) valutazione del destino dei polifenoli caratterizzanti alimenti senza glutine durante processi in vitro simulanti digestione gastrointestinale e fermentazione fecale. I polifenoli sono stati analizzati sfruttando tecniche di metabolomica mirata/non-mirata. / Around 1% of world population is affected by coeliac disease. Coeliac people are constrained to follow a strict gluten free (GF) diet and very often this latter is unbalanced and lacks in many nutrients. In the last years, the exploitation of alternative crops or underutilized species, such as pseudocereals, legumes and pigmented cereal cultivars, is gaining interest because of their amount and profile of bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols. Therefore, considering the actual importance of polyphenols for both the formulation of GF foods and their health-promoting properties, the current PhD thesis was based on: 1) the profiling of polyphenols in GF raw materials (such as non-wheat flours, legumes, pseudocereals and nuts) and their in vitro antioxidant activities; 2) the evaluation of the impact of different heat treatments and microbial fermentations on the phenolic profile of GF raw materials; 3) the investigation of polyphenols in GF foods as inhibitors of digestive enzymes; and 4) the assessment of the fate of polyphenols characterizing GF foods during simulated in vitro gastrointestinal and fermentation processes. Polyphenols were analysed by means of targeted/untargeted metabolomics-based approaches (i.e., high resolution chromatography and mass spectrometry platforms).

Com o intuito de avaliar a substituição do milho em grãos por alimentos alternativos em rações de vacas em lactação, foram conduzidos três experimentos iguais, em que a única diferença foi o alimento testado: No experimento 1 avaliou-se a inclusão do farelo de glúten de milho 21 (FGM-21) em três níveis (0, 10 e 20% da MS) em substituição ao milho moído das rações. A ingestão diária de MS (21,19 kg/an), a produção de leite (24,88 kg/an), a produção de leite corrigido para 3,5% de gordura (25,34 kg/an), o teor de gordura (3,62%), e o teor de sólidos totais (11,86%) não foram afetados pelos tratamentos (P>0,05). A inclusão do FGM-21 afetou os teores de proteína e lactose do leite e a concentração de nitrogênio uréico do leite (P>0,05). No experimento 2 avaliou-se a inclusão da casca de soja (CS) em três níveis (0, 10 e 20% da MS) em substituição ao milho moído das rações. A inclusão da CS não afetou o consumo de matéria seca (22,84 kg/d), nem a produção de leite (28,33 kg/d) e produção de leite corrigido para gordura (28,48 kd/d) (P>0,05). No entanto a inclusão do subproduto aumentou linearmente a produção total de gordura (P<0,05) e a concentração de nitrogênio uréico (P<0,01) no leite. No experimento 3 avaliou-se a inclusão do farelo de trigo (FT) em três níveis (0, 10 e 20% da MS) em substituição ao milho moído das rações. A inclusão do FT reduziu (P<0,05) o consumo de matéria seca (média de 22,20 kg/d) e a produção de leite (P<0,01) (média de 31,65 kg/d), a produção de leite corrigido para 3,5% de gordura (média de 27,44 kg/d), a produção de proteína, gordura e lactose do leite (P<0,05), e consequentemente, a produção de sólidos totais do leite (P<0,05). No entanto os teores dos componentes do leite não foram afetados pelos tratamentos. A inclusão do subproduto causou aumento no teor de nitrogênio uréico no leite (P<0,01). / Four identical experiments were conducted to evaluate the substitution of some byproducts for corn grain in confined lactating cows diets. The only source of variation among them was the byproduct tested. In trial 1 the inclusion of three doses of corn gluten feed (FGM-21) (0, 10 and 20% DM) in substitution for ground corn was evaluated. Treatments did not affect (P>0.10) daily dry matter intake (DMI) (21.19 kg/cow), milk yield (24.88 kg/cow), 3,5% fat corrected milk yield (FCM) (25.34 kg/cow), milk fat content (3.62%), and milk total solids (11.86%). Inclusion of corn gluten feed affected milk protein, lactose and urea concentrations (P<0.05). In trial 2 the inclusion of three doses of soy hulls (0, 10 and 20% DM) in substitution for ground corn was evaluated. Inclusion of soy hulls had no effect on daily dry matter intake (DMI) (22.84 kg/d), milk yield (28.33 kg/d) or fat corrected milk (FCM) yield (28.48 kd/d) (P>0.05). However, inclusion of CS linearly increased total milk fat yield (P<0,05) and linearly decreased MUN (P<0,01). In trial 3 the inclusion of three doses of wheat middlings (FT) (0, 10 and 20% DM) in substitution for ground corn was evaluated. Inclusion of FT reduced (P<0,05) dry matter intake (22.20 kg/d average) and milk yield (P<0,01) (31.65 kg/d average), FCM yield (27.44 kg/d average), total milk fat, protein and lactose, and milk total solids (P<0,05). Milk components concentration was not affected by treatments. Inclusion of the byproduct increased MUN concentration (P<0,01).

Introdução: A doença celíaca não tem cura e apresenta como único tratamento a dieta isenta de glúten. Frequentemente observa-se a má absorção de cálcio em celíacos, consequência dos menores níveis de transportadores de cálcio no enterócito desses indivíduos. Os celíacos têm dificuldade em dar sequência ao tratamento dietético devido à escassez de produtos isentos de glúten, tornando fundamental o desenvolvimento de produtos para esta população. Isso pode ser feito por meio do uso de matérias primas isentas de glúten e com valor nutritivo agregado, como o grão de amaranto, e de ingredientes que contribuem para o aumento da absorção de cálcio através de absorção passiva nos colonócitos, como os frutanos inulina e oligofrutose. Objetivo: Desenvolver e otimizar as propriedades nutricionais e sensoriais de produtos à base de amaranto enriquecidos com frutanos, para intervenção nutricional em celíacos. Metodologia: Foram elaborados snacks à base de milho e amaranto (50, 75 e 100%), barras e pães sem glúten, enriquecidos com 4 gramas de frutanos/ porção. Para maximizar a aceitabilidade das barras foi utilizado um planejamento experimental para misturas de amaranto extrusado, estourado e laminado. Para maximizar o valor nutritrivo e a aceitabilidade do pão sem glúten foi utilizado o planejamento experimental para misturas de farinha de arroz, fécula de batata e farinha de amaranto. Os produtos foram caracterizados quanto a composição centesimal, o índice glicêmico (IG) e a carga glicêmica (CG). Também foram avaliadas as propriedades físicas e a aceitabilidade (escala hedônica estruturada de nove pontos) durante o período de armazenamento. Resultados e discussão: Os snacks foram aceitos e apresentaram estabilidade de suas características físicas e da aceitabilidade durante os 135 dias de armazenamento. O efeito combinado do amaranto e dos frutanos gerou redução de 19% do IG e de 56% da CG dos snacks. O amaranto estourado e laminado apresentaram interações sinérgicas para a aceitabilidade das barras (R2(aj)>92%, p=0,00). A formulação à base de amaranto estourado e laminado (½,½) foi diversificada em seis diferentes sabores e apresentou estabilidade de suas propriedades físicas e da aceitabilidade durante os seis meses de armazenamento. A estimativa da resposta glicêmica revelou IG moderado e CG baixa das barras. Pães com 33 e 45% de farinha de amaranto apresentaram destacado valor nutritivo e aceitabilidade. A incorporação de amaranto e de frutanos ocasionou redução de 20% do IG e de até 53% da CG do pão sem glúten. Conclusão: Os produtos desenvolvidos (snacks, barras e pães sem glúten) apresentaram destacado valor nutritivo em relação aos produtos convencionais, atenuação da resposta glicêmica e alta aceitabilidade pelo consumidor, podendo contribuir para uma maior variação e adequação da dieta dos celíacos e também para auxiliar no aumento da absorção de cálcio / Introduction: Celiac disease does not have a cure and the only scientifically proven treatment is strict lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet. Calcium malabsorption is frequently found in celiac, possibly due to negligible amounts of calcium-binding protein in their enterocytes. Compliance with dietary treatment is often difficult due to the lack of gluten-free products, so it is essential to develop specific products for this population. This can be done through the use of gluten-free raw materials of great nutritional value, such as amaranth grain, and ingredients that contribute to the calcium absorption increasement through passive absorption in colonocytes, such as the fructans inulin and oligofructose. Objective: Develop and optimize the nutritional and sensory properties of amaranth based products enriched with fructans, for nutritional intervention in celiac. Methods: Snacks from blends of corn and amaranth (50, 75 and 100%), amaranth bars and gluten-free bread, all enriched with 4 grams of fructans/ portion, were prepared. A mixture experiment of extruded, popped and flaked amaranth was used to optimize the sensory acceptability of the bars. A mixture experiment of rice flour, potato starch and amaranth flour was used to maximize the nutritional value and sensory acceptability of gluten-free bread. Products chemical composition, glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL), were evaluated. The physical properties and sensory acceptability (nine point hedonic scale) were assessed during the storage time. Results and discussion: Snacks were sensory accepted and maintained their physical characteristics and sensory acceptability during the 135 days of storage. The combined effect of amaranth and fructans resulted in 19% reduction of GI and 56% of GL of snacks. Popped and flaked amaranth present synergistic interactions to sensory acceptability of the bars (R2(adj)>92%, p=0,00). Bars were produced with popped and flaked amaranth (½,½) in six different flavors and its physical properties and sensory acceptability were stable during the six months of storage. The predicted glycemic response showed moderate GI and low GL bars. Breads with 33 and 45% of amaranth flour had higher nutritional value and sensory acceptability. Amaranth and fructans addition led to a reduction of approximately 20% of GI and up to 53% of the GL of gluten-free breads. Conclusion: The developed products (snacks, bars and gluten-free breads) had superior nutritional composition than conventional products, reduced glycemic response, high consumer sensory acceptability, great potential to contribute to variation and adequacy of celiac diet and also help to increase calcium absorption.