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

Background Fermented foods, with a history as long as the human civilization, form an
indispensable constituent in our daily life. However, most fermented foods are produced by …

Emerging evidence shows the trend of using safe and natural preservatives like bacteriocins
in food processing. The increasing demand by the food industry to extend keeping quality …

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 …

Plant-based foods are rich sources of vitamins and essential micronutrients. For the proper
functioning of the human body and their crucial role, trace minerals (iron, zinc, magnesium …

Background The use of microorganisms in the biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO
NPs) has recently emerged as an alternative to chemical and physical methods due to its …

Abstract In the Peninsular Malaysia and Northern Borneo island of Malaysia, various rich
indigenous leafy vegetables and fruits grow and contribute to the nutritional and dietary …

Certain nutrients cause discomfort, sensitivity reaction, and an intolerance for certain foods
or their ingredients when ingested by some consumers. Food reactions and gut …

Abstract Background Phytic acid (Phytate) present in plant-based foods is an anti-nutrient
because of its tendency to chelate various nutrients thus reducing their bioavailability in …

This article deals with the condition of irregular bowel movements known as diarrhoea, its
pathology, symptoms and aetiology. The information has been presented on causes of …