Myoungsook Lee, Sungshin Women’s University, Korea, Republic of
Recently, the direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing system has been implemented in Korea, allowing individuals to obtain genetic information for non-clinical purposes. Although genes such as FTO, MC4R, and BDNF have been approved as candidate obesity-related markers for increa [....] » Read More


Title : Exploring the importance of indigenous food systems and knowledge in South Africa: Creating accessible, nutritious products for all
Hema Kesa, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa boasts a rich diversity of indigenous food crops with significant health-promoting properties, rooted in its cultural heritage. Historically, these crops have played a pivotal role in meeting nutritional needs and ensuring food security across the continent. However, [....] » Read More
Title : Rheological, microbiological and consumer characteristics of fermented whey beverages made from organic cow or goat milk with organic rose or sea buckthorn juices
Bartosz G Solowiej, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland
This study aimed on creating fermented whey beverages enhanced with organic fruit juices (rosehip or sea buckthorn). Our research involved experiments with unpasteurized organic cow or goat whey (both sweet and sour) combined with organic sea buckthorn or rosehip juices, fermente [....] » Read More