Highlights•The existing terminologies regarding probiotics have been criticized.•New
terminologies for all aspects of probiotic benefits have been proposed and …

Nowadays, consumers are more conscious of the environmental and nutritional benefits of
foods. Pseudocereals grains, edible seeds belonging to dicotyledonous plant species, are …

A growing number of consumers opt for plant-based milk substitutes for medical reasons,
like cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA), lactose intolerance (LI), or as a lifestyle choice. Plant …

Bioactive peptides (BPs) are specific protein fragments that exert various beneficial effects
on human bodies and ultimately influence health, depending on their structural properties …

Quinoa is one of the gluten-free crops that has attracted considerable interest. Quinoa
contains functional ingredients such as bioactive peptides, polysaccharides, saponins …

In alignment with Hippocrates' aphorisms “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your
food” and “All diseases begin in the gut”, recent studies have suggested that healthy diets …

The selection of sustainable crops adaptable to the rapidly changing environment, which
also cater to the dietary needs of the growing population, is a primary challenge in meeting …

One of the greatest challenges is to reduce malnutrition worldwide while promoting
sustainable agricultural and food systems. This is a daunting task due to the constant growth …

For centuries, ancient grains fed populations, but due to their low yield, they were
abandoned and replaced by high‐yielding species. However, currently, there is a renewed …

This study aimed at investigating the suitability of quinoa for making yogurt-like beverages.
After the selection of the adequate technological parameters, the fermentation was carried …