Tabussam Tufail

Jiangsu University · School of Food and Biological Engineering

The production of high-quality noodles relies on using premium-quality wheat flour. There is growing interest in using nonthermal technologies (NTTs), like ultrasound, high hydrostatic pressure (HHP), and plasma techniques, to enhance the nutritional properties of wheat flour starch and protein, specifically its digestibility. This review compiles...

This study investigates the effects of multi-frequency ultrasound treatment on the quality of frozen dough. We analyzed frozen wheat dough comprehensively for texture, viscosity, rheology, and structural quality characteristics under multi-frequency ultrasound (20 kHz, 20/40 kHz, and 20/40/60 kHz) with different treatment times (10, 20, and 30 mins...

Certain carotene components, such as lycopene and beta‐carotene, are found in tomatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, etc. and are good for human health. It gives plants their distinctive red color. A class of lipid‐soluble natural pigments known as carotenoids is the precursor of vitamin A and is vital for antioxidant defense against peroxides in cells...

Clove is important herb because of their high phytochemical content, dietary fiber level, and nutritional value. Clove have a wide range of nutritional and physiological benefits and its value added products have been provided in this study. Objective: To characterize the muffins prepared with clove extract for its nutritional and chemical profile....

Background Breast cancer is a significant global health challenge, contributing substantially to cancer- related deaths. Conventional treatment methods, including hormone therapy, chemotherapy, surgical interventions, and radiation, have long been utilized. However, these traditional treatments are often associated with serious side effects and dru...

The establishment of innovative and sustainable ways to utilize the food moieties is the major concern of the society in modern world. However, there are variety of food components which are being neglected despite of the fact that they are the excellent source of nutritional and bioactive components. Maize (Zea mays L.) is the leading cereal crop...

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a growing public health concern characterized by fat accumulation and severe disorders like nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which are influenced by obesity, inflammatory processes, and metabolic pathways. This research investigates the potential of silymarin‐supplemented cookies in managing NAFLD by...

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Fernandoa adenophylla, due to the presence of phytochemicals, has various beneficial properties and is used in folk medicine to treat many conditions. This study aimed to isolate indanone derivative from F. adenophylla root heartwood and assess in-vitro anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic characteristics at varying concentrations. Heat-induced hemo...

Globally, 50% of people consume rice (Oryza sativa), which is among the most abundant and extensively ingested cereal grains. Rice bran is a by-product of the cereal industry and is also considered a beneficial waste product of the rice processing industry. Rice bran oil (RBO) is created from rice bran (20–25 wt% in rice bran), which is the outermo...

Cell wall polysaccharides (dietary fiber) in cereal grains contribute to health benefits. The novelty of the current study was an effort to explore the in vivo therapeutic potential of different cereal bran cell walls against hypercholesterolemia. For this purpose, the cell walls were isolated from different cereal brans (wheat, maize, oats, and ba...

Low‐oxalate diets are useful for treating hyperoxaluria in nephrolithiasis patients. This study was unique in examining how a low‐oxalate diet in addition to a standard diet affected hyperoxaluria and renal function tests in nephrolithiasis patients. The effects of a low‐oxalate diet were analyzed by different biochemical tests, that is, anthropome...

Humans are the only animals that may contract Group A streptococcus (GAS), also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes. Mild diseases are impetigo, scarlet fever, and pharyngitis. Dopamine 1 and 2 (D1 and D2) receptors as well as available markers for neuropsychiatric disease assessment were covered in the study. Nevertheless, these antibodies were...

Guava is a tropical fruit that is widely consumed fresh. Guavas come in red and white types. All of the plant components, including the fruit, leaf, and bark, which have been used to make folklore phytomedicines in ancient times and have a variety of therapeutic applications. Aim of the study was to explore and characterize guava leaves for its nut...

Humans are the only animals that may contract Group A streptococcus (GAS), also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes. Mild diseases are impetigo, scarlet fever, and pharyngitis. Dopamine 1 and 2 (D1 and D2) receptors as well as available markers for neuropsychiatric disease assessment were covered in the study. Nevertheless, these antibodies were...

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The growing preference for natural remedies has resulted in increased use of medicinal plants. One of the most significant and varied plants is garden cress (Lepidium sativum), which has large concentrations of proteins, fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins. It also contains a wide range of bioactive components, including kaempferol glucuronide, gal...

Noodles are a popular staple food for many Asian populations. This study aimed to explore the effects of different resting temperatures (15, 25, 35, 45 °C) and humidity (65%, 75%, 85%, 95%) on the quality of long‐life noodles (LL noodles) by considering the moisture migration and microstructure of gluten network in dough sheets. According to result...

Flaxseed and fennel seeds are rich sources of different types of phenolics such as lignans, phenolic acids, flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, and tannins. The present study was carried out to develop and optimize a technique for isolation and quantification of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) from flaxseed and Anethole from fennel seeds and to as...

Several billion microorganisms reside in the gastrointestinal lumen, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and yeast. Among them, probiotics were primarily used to cure digestive disorders such as intestinal infections and diarrhea; however, with a paradigm shift towards alleviating health through food, their importance is large. Moreover, recent stu...

In recent decades, nanotechnology has garnered significant attention for its diverse applications. Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) biosynthesized using plant extracts as both reducing and capping agents offer versatile solutions to various biological challenges. This study aimed to advance ZnO nanoparticle synthesis using a low-toxicity, cost-...

The current research studied the nutritional and functional properties and antioxidant profile of Cucumis melo and Citrullus lanatus seeds. Results showed that the protein, fat, and fiber content of C. melo seed powder were significantly (p < 0.05) higher than C. lanatus. Furthermore, results of mineral profile showed that Citrullus lanatus seeds h...

The current study is aimed at modifying the structural makeup of potato starch through the application of heat and moisture to better control the postprandial glycemic response. Heat-moisture treatment (HMT) was used to prepare potato starch using different moisture levels and temperatures. The samples were digested with pancreatin to determine the...

Flaxseed ( Linum usitatissimum L.) is derived from the flax plant, an annual herb. The primary relevance of flaxseed is in the human nutrition sector, where it is emerging as a significant functional food component due to its high level of active chemicals, which have been linked to health benefits. Flaxseed may be consumed in numerous forms, inclu...

This study thoroughly examined the safety and quality of commercially accessible milk in light of the growing concerns about food safety and its effects on public health. Objective: To monitor the amount of aflatoxin and heavy metals found in commercially available milk from different cities in central Punjab, Pakistan. Method: The collection of mi...

Peanut is the most important oil seed in the world and is becoming a valuable source of plant protein and other important functional ingredients. The present study was designed to explore the nutritional, microbiological, and sensorial properties of the functional cookies enriched with defatted peanut cake flour (DPCF). Peanut seeds were roasted in...

Apigenin (4,’5,7-trihydroxyflavone) is one of the most studied flavonoids with low toxicity and abundantly present phenolic compound in the plant kingdom. The main sources of apigenin are fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, honey, and plant-based drinks like tea. Numerous plants produce apigenin as a secondary metabolite and its intake is strongly rel...

SPECIAL ISSUE IN FOODS MDPI https://www.mdpi.com/journal/foods/special_issues/194N9TD4W9

In millennia, flaxseed and fennel seeds have captured greater attention owing to the broad spectrum of bioactive compounds and their respective therapeutic potential. They are well-known therapeutic plants, frequently used in home treatments for a variety of medical conditions. The novelty of this pilot study is to assess the beneficial health effe...

Food packaging material is the primary element of the food industry; therefore, its consideration to sustain food quality and food safety is crucial. Several food-grade materials have been utilized for packaging food commodities for a long time. Still, these materials negatively influence safety, shelf life, texture, quality, and flavors of the foo...

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), commonly known as a seeded or granular apple, is a delectable fruit eaten worldwide. Pomegranate is one of the healthiest fruits, with a high concentration of phenolic compounds. Large quantities of byproducts, such as seeds and peels, are produced during the pomegranate juice extraction process, which causes dispo...

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a cuisine spice of the Apiaceae genus extensively cultivated in tropical and temperate regions. Due to its commercial significance and considerable pharmaceutical industry uses, fennel is regarded as one of the world’s most important medicinal plants while being one of the oldest spice plants. The aim of the study is...

Polymethoxyflavones (PMFs) are dietary bioactive phytochemicals, naturally present in all forms of citrus or plants. For this updated review, the specialized databases of PubMed and Web of Science were researched using keywords such as “polymethoxy flavones,” “pharmacology,” “molecular mechanisms,” “signaling pathways,” and “therapeutic application...

Garcinia gummigutta, also known as Garcinia cambogia, has been shown to have excellent properties beneficial against many health conditions. The use of Garcinia cambogia in traditional medicine has involved treating gastrointestinal ailments, intestinal parasites, rheumatism, digestive disturbances, among other ethnobotanical applications. The frui...

More focus is being paid to the relationship between gastrointestinal microbiota and human health. The microbiota-gut-brain axis was created as a result of the intricate networks and connections between the gastrointestinal bacteria and the host, highlighting the significant impact that this environment may have on brain health and central nervous...

Flaxseed and fennel seeds have interesting medicinal and aromatic properties. This study investigated the health properties of Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) and Anethole from flaxseed and fennel seeds on rats fed with high-fat diet. Histopathological changes in the heart and liver were also examined. Sixty rats were divided into two main g...

In millennia, medicinal plants have gained greater interest owing to the presence of a broad spectrum of bioactive compounds which possess potential health benefits. Among these functional plants, juniper has captured more attention due to its multiple medicinal activities. In this review article, efforts were made to overview the functional proper...

Ever since the beginnings of agriculture, cereals have provided unlimited health benefits to mankind as a staple food in our diet. Cereals are rich in complex carbohydrates that provide us ample energy, and help to prevent many diseases like constipation, colon disorders, and high blood sugar levels. They enrich our overall health with abundant pro...

This study was directed to incorporate barley flour derived from hulled barley variety "Jau-17" in the whole wheat flour to develop chapatti. Five different samples of flour blend for chapatti production were made by adding barley (at the rate of 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25%) into the whole wheat flour and their proximate analyses and other quality var...

Natural herbs are now receiving more attention due to the growing demand for their antioxidant properties. This study compared flaxseed and fennel seeds for their nutritional composition, bioactive moieties, and antioxidant activity—the study comprised two different phases. According to methods, phase I analyzed flaxseed and fennel seeds for proxim...

The primary energy source for optimal health worldwide is cereal. Since ancient times, cereal-based food items have served as the foundation of the human diet. Due to mounting evidence that cereals and other whole-grain products can improve health in ways other than just providing energy and minerals, dietary guidelines from all over the world now...

Cereals are edible seeds or grains from the Gramineae grass family (Baladhiya et al., 2018: Sarwar & Biswas., 2021), which are grown almost in every region of the world due to their consumption as a staple diet (Sarrocco et al., 2019). Wheat, rice, and maize are considered major cereals due to their consumption and processing as compared to other c...

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) has spread across the globe and is causing widespread disaster. The impact of gut microbiota on lung disease has been widely documented. Diet, environment, and genetics all play a role in shaping the gut microbiota, which can influence the immune system. Improving the gut microbiota profile through customized...

Over millennia, flaxseeds and fennel seeds have captured greater attention owing to the broad spectrum of bioactive compounds and their respective therapeutic potential. They are well-known therapeutic plants, frequently used in home treatments for a variety of medical conditions. The novelty of this pilot study is to assess the beneficial health e...

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The current research aimed to extract and characterize arabinoxylans (AX) from psyllium seeds husk for their nutritional and structural properties. For this purpose, psyllium husk (PH) was procured from the local market and subjected for the nutritional profile, dietary fiber (DF) composition, and AXs extraction. The extraction of AXs from psyllium...

Handling industrial agricultural wastes is a requirement for industrial waste management in the context of circular bioeconomy innovations. The recovery and re-use of agricultural wastes and their by-products have become an important topic of research and development to investigate their functional and nutraceutical properties. The bioeconomy provi...

Maize bran is a good source of non-starch polysaccharides, having various bioactive compounds. In the current research, we extracted the ferulated arabinoxylans from nixtamalized maize bran (NMB) and non-nixtamalized maize bran (NNMB) and explored their biochemical composition (monosaccharides, phenolic compounds) and structural characteristics (FT...

Flaxseed polysaccharide gum (FPG) was extracted through the ultrasound-assisted process using water as a solvent with a yield ranging from 8.05 ± 0.32% to 12.23 ± 0.45% by changing different extraction variables. The extracted FPG was analyzed for its functional groups and antioxidant potential. The maximum DPPH free radical scavenging activity (≈1...

Clove, also known as Syzygium aromaticum (Family Myrtaceace), is the most important and second-most precious spice traded worldwide. Clove is a rich source of nutrients. Eugenol was discovered to exist in clove essential oil as a significant component. An examination of the essential oil's phytochemistry revealed the presence of steroids, glycoside...

For nutritional security, the availability of nutrients from food sources is a crucial factor. Global consumption of edible seeds including cereals, pulses, and legumes makes it a valuable source of nutrients particularly vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The presence of anti-nutritional factors forms complexes with nutrients, this complexity of the n...

Sprouted barley flour was used at the ratio of 0, 5, 10 and 20% in the wheat flour and effect of incorporation on the quality of bread, biscuits and cakes was evaluated. The chemical analysis of barley-wheat flour blends exposed that protein, fat, energy and β-glucan significantly increased with the addition of sprouted barley flour at different le...

Background Celiac disease (CD) was considered a rare disease before and was perceivably only limited to children but now affects almost 1–2% of the global population. This abrupt increase in prevalence is due to advancements in diagnostic criteria and medical facilities but still many countries lack the basic data that can assess the severity of th...

Present study was conducted to investigate the functional properties of multigrain cookies with the addition of mango waste as a source of bioactive compounds. Purposely, fortified cookies were prepared using mango peel and kernel powder in 2%, 4%, and 6% ratio in simple wheat flour along with 10% oat and 10% barley flour. The prepared cookies were...

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an ongoing, metabolic disorder described by raised blood glucose levels (BGL) [1,2], that leads over the long haul to cause severe damage heart, veins, eyes, ner vous system and kidneys [2,3,4]. Worldwide, in 2017, there were above 450 million people with DM. These numbers were assessed to reeve above 690 million by 2045 [...

Brassicaceae family member Lepidium sativum, also known as Garden cress. North America, Europe, and Asia have all farmed this fast-growing edible herb as a culinary vegetable. Several sections of Saudi Arabia cultivate L. sativum, which is known as rashad or thufa [1]. It is an annual plant that grows between 15 and 45 centimeters tall. White owers...

The glycemic index is a measure that assesses the quantity of carbohydrates in meals on a range of zero to 100, reflecting how rapidly an item raises blood sugar. Multigrain flour stayed active for eating, and it had greater storage stability. Objective: To evaluate the effect of multigrain flour on glycemic index and insulin levels of diabetic rat...

Diabetes is the primary metabolic disorder listed among the top 10 death-causing diseases. The complete cure of diabetes is impossible, but the prevention and maintenance of glucose levels can reduce the diabetes severity. Objectives: To utilize the banana peel extracts to evaluate their antioxidant attributes and capability to attenuate diabetes....