Birsen Yılmaz

• PhD
• Professor (Associate) at Cukurova University

Obesity, a complex, multi-factor, and heterogeneous condition, is thought to result from the interaction of environmental and genetic factors. Considering the result of adolescence obesity in adulthood, the role of genetic factors comes to the fore. Recently, many genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been conducted and many loci associated w...

The public health debate about fats and human health has been ongoing for a long time. Specifically, the fat types commonly used in the food industry and the techniques used in extracting them are remarkable in terms of human health. Among these, palm oil, which is mainly associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), is a vegetable oil type that is...

Fermented dairy products are the good source of different species of live lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which are beneficial microbes well characterized for their health-promoting potential. Traditionally, dietary intake of fermented dairy foods has been related to different health-promoting benefits including antimicrobial activity and modulation of...

Kefir is one of the most consumed traditional fermented dairy products and it has a complex probiotic and nutritional composition. Kefir grain contains casein and other milk solids together with the yeasts and lactobacilli that cause the characteristic kefir fermentation and serve as a starter to induce this fermentation when introduced into fresh...

Food processing, especially the juice industry, is an important sector that generate million tons of residues every. Due to the increasing concern about waste generation and the interest in its valorization, the reutilization of by-products generated from the processing of popular fruits of the Prunus genus (rich in high-added value compounds) has...

The effectiveness of coating tomatoes with varying quantities of orange peel, based on gelatin k-carrageenan, was assessed in this study. For 21 days, at room temperature (29 °C, 67% RH) and low temperature (4 °C, 95% RH), the physicochemical properties, respiration rate, antioxidant properties, and disease incidence and severity of coated and unco...

Worldwide, fermented foods (FF) are recognized as healthy and safe. Despite the rapid increase of research papers, there is a lack of systematic evaluation of the health benefits and risks of FF. The COST Action CA20128 “Promoting innovation of fermented foods” (PIMENTO) aims to provide a comprehensive assessment on the available evidence by compil...

The effect of diet on sleep quality has been addressed in many studies; however, whether/how plant-based diets (PBDs) impact sleep-related parameters has not been explored in detail. This review aims to give an overview of the components of PBDs and the possible mechanisms through which PBDs may improve sleep quality. Studies have indicated that di...

This study aimed to develop a suitable micropropagation protocol for black mulberry (Morus nigra L.), which cannot be easily clonally propagated like the other mulberry species. Clonal propagation of this species is gaining importance due to its health benefits and utilization in pharmacology. The effects of the culture media and cytokinin concentr...

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are a group of microorganisms which are beneficial and well-characterized with respect to the flavor and texture of food products via fermentation. The accumulated literature has suggested that dietary intake of fermented foods rich in LAB is related to different health-promoting benefits; however, in recent years, emergi...

Water kefir is a convenient dairy-free alternative to dairy-based fermented beverages. It is prepared by fermenting a sucrose solution with fresh and dried fruits using water kefir grains, and demineralized whey can be used in water kefir production. This review describes current knowledge on water kefir production and its health effects. The main...

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeast are pivotal microorganisms for the food industry due to their critical technological and functional characteristics. Furthermore, they are important microbial cell factories due to their potential to synthesize a range of industrially and metabolically active compounds. To increase their metabolite production po...

The mustard plant is (Brassica campestris) mainly known through its oil which is extracted from mustard seeds and has a characteristic aroma and flavour. Mustard oil has a unique fatty acid composition and is one of the most commonly used oils in the food industry. In addition to mustard oil, mustard seeds itself are also used in many cuisines. The...

Diabetes is one of the most common non-communicable diseases in both developed and underdeveloped countries with a 9.3% prevalence. Unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles are among the most common reasons for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Diet plays a crucial role in both the etiology and treatment of T2DM. There are several recommendations re...

Aims: While it has become easier for consumers to reach information with the developments in technology, however, to be able to find the right resources for the information has become difficult. It is known that this situation is related to the health and nutrition literacy of individuals. In this study, it was aimed to determine health literacy, d...

Consumers’ interest in organic food has increased over time and this has resulted in a generally positive attitude towards organic food products. The main reasons behind these findings are that consumers generally perceive organic foods as more nutritious and healthier than non-organic foods. Recently, consumers’ concerns about the environment and...

Cereal and cereal-based products represent an important resource for food and feed purposes. From the cultivation of cereals to its processing and consumption of the end-goods, substantial amounts of by-products and food wastes are generated. Such by-products encompass the residual materials from cereal cultivation, cereal fractions from milling, a...

Cancer is the most common cause of death worldwide, following cardiovascular diseases. Cancer is a multifactorial disease and many reasons such as physical, chemical, biological, and lifestyle-related factors. Nutrition, which is one of the various factors that play a role in the prevention, development, and treatment of many types of cancer, affec...

Abstract Obesity is a rapidly rising global public health concern in both developed and developing countries. Tea components, especially caffeine and catechins, may have beneficial effects in the treatment of obesity. Tea is a widely consumed beverage all over the world and it is a significant part of the culture, especially in Asian countries. Amo...

Background: Human milk is recognized as an ideal food for newborns and infants owing to the presence of various nutritive factors, including healthy bacteria. Aim/Objective: This review aimed to understand the effects of human milk microbiota in both the prevention of disease and the health of infants. Methods: Data were obtained from PubMed, Scopu...

Deep-fried foods are among the foods that are increasing in popularity both in the food industry and in domestic applications. While these foods stand out due to their sensory properties, oxidative alterations in frying oils cause concern. Tis study analysed the thermo-oxidative alterations that occur during deep frying with 10 commonly used culina...

Java plum is widely recognized as a plant with valuable medicinal properties, originating from Indonesia and India and distributed globally in the tropic and sub-tropic regions of the world. The plant is rich in alkaloids, flavonoids, phenyl propanoids, terpenes, tannins, and lipids. The phytoconstituents of the plant seeds possess various vital ph...

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.) is one of the oldest spices known to humankind and is used in culinary and traditional medicine practices. It is obtained from the inner bark of cinnamon trees and contains cinnamalde-hyde, cinnamic acid, and cinnamate responsible for its antimicrobial activities. The focus on agri-food industry challenges, such as sustai...

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Despite significant advances made in the prevention and treatment of disease so far, there has not been much change in the rate of mortality and morbidity associated with NEC. Although the factors affecting the development of necrotizing enterocolitis...

This research was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and purchasing behaviour of consumers regarding lactose-free foods. Study data were collected from 1882 individuals with the help of a questionnaire form. Attitudes towards animal welfare, healthy nutrition and gastrointestinal symptoms were also evaluated. The majority (86.6%) of the participan...

Kombucha is a fermented, acidic beverage that dates back thousands of years as a remedy for various health problems in East Asia. Due to its health benefits, kombucha has gained popularity and attracted the attention of both consumers and researchers. The health benefits of kombucha are predominantly attributed to its bioactive compounds that have...

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (previously known as Lactobacillus plantarum) strains are one of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) commonly used in fermentation and their probiotic and functional properties along with their health-promoting roles come to the fore. Food-derived L. plantarum strains have shown good resistance and adhesion in the gastroint...

Kefir is a popular traditional fermented dairy product in many countries. It has a complex and symbiotic culture made up of species of the genera Leuconostoc, Lactococcus, and Acetobacter, as well as Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens and Lentilactobacillus kefiri. Though kefir has been commercialized in some countries, people are still traditionally pr...

We are pleased to inform you that CRC Press, which is a premier global publisher of science, technology, and medical resources, is undertaking the publication of the book entitled “Organic Food Production: Innovation and Sustainable Practice”. Prof Jose M. Lorenzo and I, as the editors of the book project, would like to kindly invite you for cont...

Fermentation is one of the oldest known production processes and the most technologically valuable in terms of the food industry. In recent years, increasing nutrition and health awareness has also changed what is expected from fermentation technology, and the production of healthierfoods has started to come a little more forward rather than increa...

Recent studies have shown that the microbiota, which is rich in variety and amount of nutrients, lives in the intestines and is thought to act as an organ, plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of health and diseases, and its composition is personal. Tailoring the diet, one of the most effective factors in the modulation of microbiota, for t...

One of the most varied species of lactic acid bacteria is Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (Lb. plantarum), formerly known as Lactobacillus plantarum. It is one of the most common species of bacteria found in foods, probiotics, dairy products, and beverages. Studies related to genomic mapping and gene locations of Lb. plantarum have shown the novel fi...

The Brassicaceae family, known as cruciferous vegetables, includes many economic species, mainly edible oil plants, vegetable species, spice plants, and feed plants. Cruciferous vegetables are the foods rich in nutritive composition and are also a good source of dietary fiber. Besides, cruciferous vegetables contain various bioactive chemicals know...

Objective: Body dissatisfaction is an increasing problem in adolescents, and it is thought that mindful eating and body image are related. These problems have become more serious during the pandemic period. This current study was carried out to examine the relationship between adolescents' mindful eating, body image, and anthropometric measurements...

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) constitute pivotal microorganisms for the food industry due to their considerable technological and functional potential. Fermented dairy products, that is ancient traditions worldwide, still have been accepted and consumed today for their nutritional and organoleptic attributes. In accordance with the current trends in t...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a 0.5-1 µm wide, 2-4 µm long, short helical, S-shaped Gram-negative microorganism. It is mostly found in the pyloric region of the stomach and causes chronic gastric infection. It is estimated that these bacteria infect more than half of the world's population. The mode of transmission and infection of H. pylori i...

Intestinal microbiota interacts with other systems, especially the immune system, which is respon-sible for protecting the body by recognizing “stranger” (pathogen associated molecular pat-terns-PAMPs) and “danger” (damage-associated molecular patterns-DAMPs) molecular motifs. In this manner, it plays an important role in the pathogenesis of variou...

ABSTRACT Objective: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common chronic functional diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. There is no organic disorder in IBS. The pathogenesis of IBS is not fully understood. Although the symptoms of IBS patients are mostly diet-related, there are not many studies evaluating nutrient intake. In this s...

Obesity, a complex, multi-factor, and heterogeneous condition, is thought to result from the interaction of environmental and genetic factors. Considering the result of adolescence obesity in adulthood, the role of genetic factors comes to the fore. Recently, many genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been conducted and many loci associated w...

Phosvitin, one of the most noteworthy bioactive components of hen egg yolk, is an amphiphilic protein that stands out with its unique composition and functionality in the food industry and health. Phosvitin consists of 4% of egg yolk dry matter and 11% of egg yolk proteins. It is considered as the most phosphorylated protein with 10% phosphorus. Be...

This study aimed to evaluate i) consumer behaviour regarding fruit juices and ii) vitamin C content and total antioxidant status (TAS) of freshsqueezed orange juices. To determine consumption habits of consumers regarding fruit juices, a questionnaire was applied. Fresh-squeezed orange juices were supplied from the stands, cafes and patisseries/bak...

İrritabl bağırsak sendromu (İBS), gastrointestinal sistem hastalıkları arasında en sık rastlanan, kronik fonksiyonel bir hastalıktır. Toplumun geniş bir kısmını etkilemesinin yanı sıra bazı hastalar semptomlarını normal kabul edip herhangi bir sağlık kuruluşuna başvurmamaktadır. Etiyolojisi tam olarak anlaşılamamıştır. Hastaların semptomlarına göre...

Setting out a fabulous journey from a tiny bean, coffee is the stimulant of the heart and mind and a mysterious plant that strengthens friendship and also takes your tiredness away during the day. Although information on how and where the coffee came from is not clear, Sheikh Şazeli is regarded as the “father” by coffee makers. The word coffee orig...

Su ile alınan minerallerin iyon şeklinde görünmeleri ve sindirim yolunda hemen emilmelerinden dolayı içme suyu, mineral alımında önemli bir kaynak olmaktadır. Ancak içme suyundaki eser element seviyelerinin, çocukların vücut kompozisyonları ile nasıl bir ilişki içinde olduğu henüz kapsamlı bir araştırmaya rastlanmamıştır. Bunun üzerine bu çalışmada...

The aim of this study was to determine the consumption frequency of caffeinated foods and beverages and daily caffeine consumption amounts, and examine relation between caffeine and blood pressure (BP). A cross sectional door-to-door interview was conducted with 1329 volunteers between the ages of 20 and 60 (mean ages 29.9 ± 10.8 years) and based i...

Adequate and balanced nutrition has a paramount role in hospital patients because of increasing quality of life, shortening of hospital stays as well as contribute to the treatment process. Malnutrition is often encountered at inpatient treatment institutions due to undernutrition and clinical picture of preexisting disease. In this case, the treat...

ZET İleri glikasyon son ürünleri (AGE'ler) proteinler, lipidler ve nükleik asitlerin enzimatik olmayan glikasyonundan endojen olarak üretilen heterojen bileşiklerdir. Normal metabolizmanın bir parçası olan AGE'ler, ekzojen olarak da organizmaya alınabilmektedir. Besinlerin bileşimi, besinlere hazırlık ve pişirme sırasında uygulanan işlemler, nem ve...

Objective: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate segmental body composition of children diagnosed with obesity using bioelectrical impedance analysis method in terms of different gender. Methods: 48 children, aged between 6-15 years, 21 of whom were boys while 27 were girls, diagnosed with obesity in Erciyes University Medical Faculty Department...

The high prevalence of childhood obesity and related health consequences have received increasing attention in medical studies and health policies. It is emphasized that abdominal obesity and the level of small dense LDL (sdLDL) are related each other and, the level of ET-1 have increasing in obese population. Lipocalin-2 (LCN-2) plays a role in th...