Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), of the Pedaliaceae family, is one of the first oil crops used in
humans. It is widely grown and has a mellow flavor and high nutritional value, making it very …

Food security and environmental issues have become global crises that need transformative
solutions. As livestock production is becoming less sustainable, alternative sources of …

Secondary metabolites are divided into three classes: phenolic, terpenoid, and nitrogenous
compounds. Phenolic compounds are also known as polyphenols and include tannins …

The intake of foods derived from plants has been proposed as an useful strategy in the
prevention of several chronic diseases. However, plants also possess a group of substances …

Goal and theoretical commentary A number of recent life cycle assessment (LCA) studies
have concluded that animal-sourced foods should be restricted—or even avoided—within …

Global food production faces many challenges, including climate change, a water crisis,
land degradation, and desertification. These challenges require research into non-traditional …

Moringa oleifera is an important medicinal plant in several countries; for example, Nigeria,
the USA, Turkey, Germany, Greece, and Ukraine. The abundant bioactive and nutritional …

Whole grains are a pivotal food category for the human diet and represent an invaluable
source of carbohydrates, proteins, fibers, phytocompunds, minerals, and vitamins. Many …

Amaranth and quinoa are small-seeded grains with high nutritional and phytochemical
profiles that promote numerous health benefits and offer protection against various chronic …

Toxic ingredients in food can lead to serious food-related diseases. Such compounds are
bacterial toxins (Shiga-toxin, listeriolysin, Botulinum toxin), mycotoxins (aflatoxin, ochratoxin …