Nowadays, much attention is paid to issues such as ecology and sustainability. Many
consumers choose “green cosmetics”, which are environmentally friendly creams, makeup …

Polyphenols have become an intense focus of research interest due to their health-
beneficial effects especially in the treatment and prevention of several chronic diseases …

The food industry expects increasingly complex properties (such as delayed release,
stability, thermal protection, and suitable sensorial profile) from food ingredients, which often …

Caffeine is the most frequently used substance with a central nervous system stimulant
effect, but its consumption is most often due to the intake of foods and drinks that contain it …

With recent insight into the mechanisms involved in diseases, such as cardiovascular
disease, cancer, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and diabetes, more efficient modes of …

The cacao pod husk (CPH) is the primary waste byproduct of the chocolate industry. One ton
of cacao beans generate approximately ten times that amount of fresh CPH. The husk is rich …

Methylxanthines are a group of phytochemicals derived from the purine base xanthine and
obtained from plant secondary metabolism. They are unobtrusively included in daily diet in …

Functional foods can be effective in the prevention of metabolic syndrome and subsequently
the onset of cardiovascular diseases and type II diabetes mellitus. More recently, however …

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, prepared and consumed in many
different ways. Taste, aroma and composition of the coffee brew vary depending on the …

Polyphenols form the largest group of compounds among natural antioxidants, which largely
affect the overall antioxidant and antifree radical activity of cocoa beans. The qualitative and …