A Lecturer at Basrah University Publishes a Scientific Article in a Dutch Journal
Dr. Wesal Awda Hassan, a lecturer at the Marine Sciences Center at the University of Basrah, published a scientific review article in cooperation with other researchers entitled:
"Phytophagous. Probiotic foods Exploring the intersection of characteristics, quality implications, health benefits, and market dynamics".
In the journal Trends in Food Science & Technology published by the Dutch publishing house (ELSEVIER).
The journal, which has a Scopus classification, is concerned with publishing articles, research and studies related to food science and technology. It is one of the most prominent international peer-reviewed journals that publishes critical and comprehensive reviews and comments on current technology, food science and human nutrition.
The study aimed to evaluate the beneficial products within the (Probatonic) of the (Phytophagus) plant and provide a comprehensive examination of both commercially accessible and scientifically verified products along with health-promoting benefits.
The article addressed the development of new food products with special functional properties containing active bioactive substances and beneficial microorganisms, as well as its focus on (Probiotics) that leads to the increasing demand for improving nutritional content. The probiotic products of the (Phytophagns) plant are of importance in this field, which are called biotechnology formulations, as they include beneficial microorganisms with a simple nutritional requirement for the consumption of plant materials. These microorganisms have been commonly used in non-dairy products due to their diverse and important properties that affect food quality standards and the safety of their healthy use.
The information provided in the article is of great value to researchers and industry professionals as it helps to guide future research efforts related to plant-based foods and their factors including consumer desire with the ultimate goal of promoting widespread global adoption of plant-based nutrition.
Going forward, it is recommended to conduct a short-term marketing strategy that includes not only the plant-based demographic but also individuals who aim to reduce their consumption of animal products.
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/trends-in-food-science-and-technology