- Volume 10, Number 3 (2023)
CULINARY TRADITIONS MEET MODERNITY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PROTEIN PREFERENCES IN SHANGHAI AND AMSTERDAM
Diogo Santos Costa
Developing countries are witnessing a nutritional and economic transformation marked by a shift from plant-based protein to animal-based protein consumption. This transition, driven primarily by rising incomes, carries significant environmental and sustainability implications. While it is widely recognized that the growing consumption of animal-based protein is unsustainable and detrimental to natural ecosystems, climate stability, and resource usage, the choice of animal protein source is influenced by a complex interplay of factors including governmental policies, cultural norms, and religious beliefs. This paper delves into the challenges posed by the increasing production and consumption of animal-based proteins, emphasizing their adverse environmental impact....
ASSESSMENT OF POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS IN SMOKED FISHES: A HEALTH RISK PERSPECTIVE IN TOGO
Kossi Adziny, Afi Amevi, Tani Gbedjissi
Smoking has long been practiced as a method of food preservation in various regions, particularly for meats, fish, and cheeses. This traditional technique combines smoking with processes like cooking, drying, and salting, imparting not only preservation benefits such as dehydration, bactericidal action, and antioxidant properties but also enhancing flavor and color (Rivier et al., 2009; Ε kaljac et al., 2018). Smoking fish, in particular, remains a prevalent preservation method in many developing countries (Adeyeye and Oyewole, 2016a). In West African nations, artisanal fishery plays a significant role in the local economy, with approximately 40% of products undergoing smoking before consumption (FAO,...
MYCORRHIZATION IN HEAT STRESS: A PATHWAY TO AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
Maria Fernanda Costa, Andre Luiz da Silva
The escalating impacts of climate change on crop growth and yields, particularly the challenges posed by heat and drought stress, are driving the demand for climate-resilient agricultural technologies and practices. To counteract these adversities and sustain agricultural productivity, a pivotal role is being played by advancements in science and technology. Nature itself has proven proficient in facilitating plant development even in adverse conditions. Within the intricate web of soil biology and ecosystem interactions, the symbiotic relationship between plant roots and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) emerges as a paramount factor in agriculture. AMF represents a vital group of microorganisms that significantly...