Shweta Suri

• PhD
• Post Doctoral Research Associate at Washington State University

The present study was undertaken with the objective to evaluate and compare the physical characteristics, nutritional quality, antioxidant properties and glycemic index of indigenously grown raw red rice grown in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand and white rice (Sarbati) procured from local market of Uttarakhand, India. Of the thirteen phys...

The present study aims to optimize the process variables for development of ready-to-eat (RTE) iron-rich extruded snacks from locally available food grains (barnyard millet, defatted soy flour, amla (Indian gooseberry) and rice flour). Experiments were carried out using Box-Behnken design with three independent parameters viz, blend ratio (barnyard...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the biological activities of low-calorie natural sweetener, i.e. monk fruit ( Siraitia grosvenorii ), which are associated with its bioactive constituents. Design/methodology/approach Recent investigations focused on biochemical characterization and nutraceutical potential of monk fruit (traditiona...

Citrus fruits are well known for their medicinal and therapeutic potential due to the presence of immense bioactive components. With the enormous consumption of citrus juice, citrus processing industries are focused on the production of juice but at the same time, a large amount of waste is produced mainly in the form of peel, seeds, pomace, and wa...

With an increasing incidence of protein malnutrition and the burden on staple grains to meet nutritional needs, non-conventional protein sources have gained market share as beneficial alternatives to expensive, overexploited, and ecologically damaging conventional sources. Among the non-conventional protein sources, insects are a unique and effecti...

Typically, millet undergoes a series of processing treatments before being consumed and intended for the development of value-added products. Millet by-products such as husks/hulls/seed coats, bran, and broken grain account for up to 35% of the total weight of millets. Millet byproducts are mainly used as animal feed and are rarely used in product...

This study identified determinants of malnutrition among school children in West Bengal, India. A total of 896 children aged between 4 and 13 years in eight districts were evaluated. BMI, weight, and height-for-age z-scores were used to categorize the stages of malnutrition. The study results revealed that the average height of the boys and girls w...

Water pollution presents a significant challenge, impacting ecosystems and human health. The necessity for solutions to address water pollution arises from the critical need to preserve and protect the quality of water resources. Effective solutions are crucial to safeguarding ecosystems, human health, and ensuring sustainable access to clean water...

Triticale is a man-made cross between rye and wheat, which was developed in the late nineteenth century. Europe had the largest area and production under triticale cultivation followed by Asia and America in the year 2021. On a global level, Poland is the leading country covering the largest area under triticale cultivation (33.45%) with a producti...

Proteins play a critical role in human diet and nutrition. Plant proteins hold immense potential in the development of sustainable, ethical, and low-cost future foods to achieve food security. Designing...

In the quest for sustainable solutions, a groundbreaking innovation emerges: Nanobiohybrids for Advanced Wastewater Treatment and Energy Recovery. This compelling title delves into the forefront of integrated environmental technology, exploring the synergistic potential of nanotechnology and biotechnology in revolutionizing the way we manage wastew...

The market of plant-based foods is expanding fast with no signs of slowing down. Plant-based diets are gaining popularity and thus consumers are shifting towards an animal free or reduced diet. Manufactures are increasingly in investing in new ingredients and advanced processing to recreate alternative products with similar experiences to that of t...

Citrus fruits are famous globally because of their pleasant taste and richness in biologically active compounds and nutrients. Citrus fruits confer several health benefits to mankind by strengthening the immune, cardiovascular, and digestive systems. Polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, pectin and essential oils are some of the bioactive phytochem...

Edible packaging plays an important role in protecting food products from physical, mechanical, chemical, and microbiological damages by creating a barrier against oxidation, water, and controlling enzymatic activation. The employment of active agents such as plant extracts, essential oils, cross-linkers, and nanomaterials in edible packaging promi...

Protein is a vital macronutrient that helps in the survival of human beings. Its major functions include body building and promoting normal growth and maintenance. The two key sources of protein in the diet are animal and plant proteins. Vegetable/plant protein intake has several health benefits, while a greater intake of animal protein can be asso...

The microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract is one of the most intricate ecosystems found in nature. More than a thousand different bacterial species have been identified in the gut microbiome, the majority of which belong to the phyla of Firmicutes (31.1%), Proteobacteria (29.5%), Actinobacteria (25.9%), or Bacteroidetes (7.1%). There is a symbio...

Starch, a polymeric carbohydrate widely present in plant biomass, has gained popularity owing to its functional characteristics, lower cost and ability to completely decompose without any toxic byproducts. Native starches have the fewest applications among the food and non-food sectors. Thus, modifications to eliminate their shortcomings, viz., low...

Minor millet grains are the abode of healthy constituents of human concern that contribute to healthy longevity. Additionally, they are excellent in nutritional value including macronutrients namely, protein (7–13%), carbohydrates (60–70%), fat (1.5–5%), fiber (2–7%) and for micronutrients as well namely; iron, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, e...

In recent years, consumers have been concentrating on the health benefits and nutrition from food to preserve a healthy lifestyle. They are looking for colorants derived from natural sources to enhance the nutritional and antioxidant value of foods. Coloured cereals (wheat, rice, barley, oat, maize, sorghum, and millets) contain many phytochemicals...

Natural colorants/pigments are nowadays gaining popularity due to increased consumer awareness and severe health problems caused by the use of synthetic pigments. The efficient extraction of natural pigments from different plant sources leads to their effective application as substitutes for synthetic pigments in the food processing sector. In the...

Fruits/vegetables are perishable, and physical damage, moisture loss, metabolic changes and post‐harvest microbial deterioration are the main reasons for the quality loss and short shelf‐life. To address this issue, starch‐based packaging films always have been the subject of ongoing interest. The current review examines the advances in starch‐base...

Millets have a distinctive protein composition comprising of high concentrations of essential amino acids with numerous health‐promoting characteristics. Through various in vitro and animal research studies, a variety of millet‐based bioactive peptides isolated from millets have given significant evidence of their health‐improving properties. Howev...

Kinnow mandarin (Citrus reticulate L.) peels are a storehouse of well-known bioactive compounds, viz., polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, limonoids, and tocopherol, which exhibit an effective antioxidant capacity. However, naringin is the most predominant bitter flavanone compound found in Kinnow peels that causes their bitterness. It prohibits...

Pumpkin seeds are generally discarded as a waste but they comprise an excellent source of proteins, oil, and bioactive compounds. For valorization of pumpin seeds, the selection of drying technique and statistical tools is important as bioactive compound alters with drying method. Therefore, the current study investigated the effect of drying param...

COVID‐19 pandemic has increased the demand for antioxidant & micronutrient‐rich foods that are easy to prepare, consume and require less handling. In this research, we worked on the development of nutritious extruded snack made from barnyard millet, defatted soy flour, Indian gooseberry powder, and rice flour. Box‐Behnken Design of Response Surface...

Elimination of microbiological contamination of food products is predominant for consumer food safety. Cold plasma ( CP ) technology has evolved as a unique, cost‐effective, and environmentally friendly solution to microbial decontamination that is gaining popularity due to its great efficacy in ensuring food safety. As increasing the demand of foo...

In the present work, infrared drying (IRD) technique was used to process kinnow mandarin peels at different temperatures and to check its influence on quality characteristics. The drying behavior of peels was mapped using the semi-empirical models. The moisture, water activity, total phenol content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), DPPH radical...

Sweet lime (Citrus limetta) peels are a rich and valuable bioactive residue obtained from the citrus processing industry. The high moisture content of the peels can be reduced by drying and dried peels could be used as an ingredient to enhance the nutritional value of foods. In this study, different drying operations viz; infrared drying (IRD), vac...

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 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are a group of gram-positive bacteria capable of converting carbohydrate substrates into organic acids and producing a wide range of metabolites. Organic acids, including propionic, formic, acetic acid, and lactic acid, create an unfavorable environment for the growth of spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms. Also, t...

This study was undertaken to analyze the dietary pattern and nutritional status of preschool children and to check the association between diet and socio-demographic factors. Dietary Pattern of 390 preschool children from Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand state of India was assessed. 24-Hour dietary recall and food frequency questionnaire (...

Citrus fruits fall in the category of those commercially grown fruits that constitute an excellent repository of phytochemicals and biologically active compounds, with health-promoting properties. Processing of fruit results in generation of large amounts of waste, which are fed to animals or disposed of, increasing the burden on the environment. H...

Background: With the growing cases of COVID-19, every single person of the society is in a great challenge to meet their needs, either it is economic, social, or health-related. Malnutrition is another factor which is of more significance due to household food insecurity triggered by COVID-19. Looking into the inconvenience caused due to COVID-19,...

Background: In India, Anaemia among children is still one of the major nutritional problems of public health concern. Aim of the Study: The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of anaemia among Anganwadi children (3-6 years of age) and to determine the important risk factors associated with anaemia. Study Design: Cross-sectional st...

Aims: To determine the bioactive components and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in selected underutilized crops of the Himalayan region viz. Barnyard millet, Grain amaranth, Rice bean, Black soybean and Horsegram. Study Design: Experimental design (Lab experiment). Place and Duration of Study: Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Sci...

The cross sectional community based study was conducted to assess the prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and its associated factors among college going girls (20-30 years) residing in hostels of U.S. Nagar district of Northern India. The data on 250 subjects was obtained using self-designed pre-tested questionnaires during March to Ju...

Aim of the Study: The study aims to develop leaf protein concentrates (LPC) from wild palak (Rumex dentatus) and bicchu ghas (Urtica diocia) and develop value-added products that may add to the nutritional security of the region. Place and Duration of Study: The present research was undertaken in the College Hill Campus Ranichauri, District-Tehri G...

The present study was undertaken with the objective of evaluating the nutritional composition in seed such as proximate principles, mineral, amino acid and dietary fibre content plus antioxidant properties of two varieties of crop released by G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, (Uttarakhand), India of the seven proximate q...