Widely Targeted Metabolomics Analysis Reveals Key Quality-Related Metabolites in Kernels of Sweet Corn by Ruichun Yang, Yunfeng Li, Yuanyuan Zhang, Jun Huang, Junjie Liu, Zimei Lin, Qinqin Yu, Aimin Wu, Bo Wang

“…A total of 568 metabolites in the three sweet corn cultivars were detected, of which 262 differential metabolites significantly changed among cultivars. Carbohydrates, organic acids, and amino acids were the majority detected primary metabolites. …”
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Effect of the Flavor and Quality of Wolfberry Tea Processed with Buds and Leaves under Different Degree of Spreading by Guanjun PAN, Linyuan DUAN, Jiake ZHAO, Ping SHUAI, Guoli DAI, Weisu TIAN, Jinyuan WANG, Jiapeng HUANG, Xiaotong BI, Enzhao LIN, Ken QIN, Zhilong HAO, Bo ZHANG

“…Compared to the tea samples processed from buds and leaves spread at 50% and 60% moisture content, the spread degree of 55% moisture content was found to be favorable for the accumulation of water extracts, amino acids, carbohydrates, and fatty acids. Meanwhile, the levels of flavonoids, water-soluble dicarboxylic acid, and hydroxyl polycarboxylic acids in the tea were decreased, while the accumulation of pleasant aroma compounds such as dihydroactinolactone was enhanced. …”
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Quality of bread rolls fortified with date fruit pomace: Structure, proximate composition, staling, and sensory evaluation by Alaa Almoumen, Huda Mohamed, Bhawna Sobti, Mutamed Ayyash, Rabih Kamleh, Ali H. Al-Marzouqi, Afaf Kamal-Eldin

“…The proximate composition (on dry basis %) ranged as follows: protein (15.4–16.6 %), ash (2.1–2.7 %), fat (1.8–2.8 %), carbohydrates (73.6–57.5 %), and total dietary fibre (5.7–22.4 %). …”
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Trade-off strategies between growth and defense of spring ephemeral plants in early spring by Liben Pan, Liben Pan, Tianqi Wang, Tianqi Wang, Vladimir L. Gavrikov, Xiaorui Guo, Xiaorui Guo, Liqiang Mu, Zhonghua Tang, Zhonghua Tang

“…By establishing a plant functional trait network, we examined the adaptation strategies of early spring plants at different elevations and compared the differences in adaptation strategies between two types of plants.ResultsSpring ephemerals exhibited higher concentrations of carbon and nitrogen, lower concentrations of carbohydrates, higher edge density and modularity in trait networks, and stronger linkages between defense traits. …”
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Nutritional, Chemical, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Screening of <i>Astragalus cicer</i> L. and <i>Astragalus glycyphyllos</i> L. Different Morphological Parts by Saba Shahrivari-Baviloliaei, Agnieszka Konopacka, Liege Aguiar Pascoalino, Filipa Reis, Dawid Kunkowski, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Pawel Konieczynski, Ilkay Erdogan Orhan, Alina Plenis, Agnieszka Viapiana

“…Our results showed that carbohydrates are the major macronutrients in both <i>Astragalus</i> species (above 62 g/100 g dry weight—DW). …”
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Bioactive potential and storage behavior of low molecular mass peptides in Pilsner and IPA style craft beers by Roberta Nogueira Pereira da Silva, Angelica Priscila Parussolo Tonin, Gabriela Soares Macello Ramos, Juliana Furtado Dias, Eduardo Cesar Meurer, Maria Gabriela Bello Koblitz

“…Beer, one of the most widely consumed alcoholic beverages globally, is typically produced from barley and hops, and contains carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, ethanol, and bioactive phytochemicals such as phenolic compounds. …”
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Development of High Dietary Fiber Cereal Bar as Emergency Food Product and The Chemical-Microbiological Properties and Nutritional Content by Ani Radiati, Sumarto Sumarto, Fahmi Hafid, Emma Kamelia, Lia Nurcahyani, Dini Mariani, Siti Badriah, Tjahja Muhandri

“…Chemical analysis included dietary fiber, carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins while the microbiological analysis covered total plate count (TPC) and detection of pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus in accordance with food safety standards from the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM). …”
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Physiological Properties of Dietary Ellagitannin-Rich Preparations Obtained from Strawberry Pomace Using Different Extraction Methods by Juśkiewicz Jerzy, Król Bogusław, Kosmala Monika, Milala Joanna, Zduńczyk Zenon, Żary-Sikorska Ewa

“…Apart from polyphenols, including ellagitannins (7.8 and 7.1%, respectively), the EF preparation contained high quantities of soluble dietary fibre and other carbohydrates (33.3 and 38.9%, respectively), whereas the EP preparation was characterised by 58.9% content of ellagitannins, no dietary fibre and a high content of proanthocyanidins (16.9%). …”
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The Effect of Temperature over the Growth and Biofilm Formation of the Thermotolerant <i>Aspergillus flavus</i> by José Alejandro Hernández-Benítez, Brenda Nallely Santos-Ocampo, Daniel Genaro Rosas-Ramírez, Luis Antonio Bautista-Hernández, Víctor Manuel Bautista-de Lucio, Néstor Octavio Pérez, Aída Verónica Rodríguez-Tovar

“…We described four distinct phases in <i>A. flavus</i> biofilm development—initiation (0–12 h), consolidation (12–24 h), maturation (24–48 h), and dispersion (48–72 h)—with the notable presence of conidial heads at 42 °C. Carbohydrates and proteins constitute the primary components of the extracellular matrix. …”
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Nutritional composition and antioxidant potential of monkey pineapple (Myrianthus arboreus) fruit pulp and seeds from Cameroon Eastern forests by Ulrich Landry Kamdem Bemmo, Jean Marcel Bindzi, Chancel Hector Kenfack Momo, Serge Cyrille Houketchang Ndomou, Willy Nelson Matike Ekwelle, Stephano Tene Tambo, François Ngoufack Zambou

“…Regarding the macronutrient composition, we obtained 42.40 and 39.65 % of carbohydrates, 20.96 and 41.61 % of proteins, 6 and 7.06 % of lipids, and 16.13 and 4.27 % of fibers for the pulp and seeds, respectively. …”
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Principles of Rational Nutrition for Managing Constipation by Yu. O. Shulpekova, D. A. Sheptulin, N. V. Shulpekova

“…A special role in maintaining the function of the colon belongs to carbohydrates. Keeping a food diary helps to choose an optimal type of nutrition for a patient and reduce the likelihood of flatulence. …”
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Quality Evaluation of Herbal Yoghurt Produced Using Cinnamon (Cinnamon cassia), Garlic (Allium sativum) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale) by Ifeoma Elizabeth Mbaeyi-Nwaoha, Augustina Chinechendu Uzoigwe, Helen Onyeaka

“…The proximate analysis revealed variations in moisture (86.67% to 87.79%), protein (4.26% to 4.28%), fat (3.82% to 3.91%), ash (0.88% to 0.95%) and carbohydrates (0.12% to 1.73%). The vitamin C content ranged from 0.21 mg/100 mg to 0.21 mg/100 mg, and vitamin A content from 2.79 IU to 2.86 IU. …”
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Zinc oxide seed priming enhances drought tolerance in wheat seedlings by improving antioxidant activity and osmoprotection by Rasha M. El-Shazoly, A. A. Othman, Muhammad Saqlain Zaheer, Ahmed F. Al-Hossainy, Dalia A. Abdel-Wahab

“…Moreover, the utilization of seed priming agents had a profound effect on free amino acids (393.8%, 502.8% for roots) and soluble carbohydrates (183.4% for roots) compared with those in stressed seedlings without priming. …”
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Changes in Digestive Enzyme Activities during Larval Development of Spotted Seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) by Martín Alberto Arenas-Pardo, Martha Gabriela Gaxiola-Cortés, Alvaro Fabricio Barreto-Altamirano, Adriana del Carmen Paredes-Medina, Iveth Gabriela Palomino-Albarrán, Patricia Margarita Balam-Uc, Juan Carlos Maldonado-Flores, Carlos Alfonso Álvarez-González

“…These results indicate that the spotted seatrout larvae have a digestive system adapted to lipids and carbohydrates at the onset of feeding, with an immediate transition to protein digestion when exogenous feeding begins. …”
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Development of Nutrient-Rich Injera Using Amaranthus Leaf/Grain and Teff Flours: A Study on Nutritional Value, Sensory Characteristics, and Storage Stability by Betelhem Abera, Ramesh Duraisamy, Tewodros Birhanu, Beyene Gurbo, Ketemaw Salelign

“…The results revealed that most of the nutritive components (except carbohydrates and chromium (Cr)) improved significantly due to the incorporation of both (Amaranthus leaf and grains). …”
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Determination of the Selected Heavy Metal Content and Its Associated Health Risks in Selected Vegetables Marketed in Bahir Dar Town, Northwest Ethiopia by Biset Asrade, Gebremariam Ketema

“…They contain minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, antimetabolites, protein, carbohydrates, and water. However, they are a major source of heavy metals, which contain both essential and toxic heavy metals over a wide range of concentrations. …”
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Antioxidant and Anti-Obesity Properties of Acidic and Alkaline Seaweed Extracts Adjusted to Different pH Levels by Sakhi Ghelichi, Mona Hajfathalian, Sara Falcione, Charlotte Jacobsen

“…In conclusion, adjusting the pH of seaweed extracts notably influences their bioactive properties, likely due to changes in the reactivity and interactions of bioactive compounds such as peptides, carbohydrates, and polyphenols.…”
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Effect of Earthing-Up Frequency on Growth and Yield of Anchote (Coccinia abyssinica) Varieties at Gimbi District, Western Ethiopia by Habte Wakjira, Weyessa Garedew, Amsalu Nebiyu, Garome Shifaraw

“…It is a good source of protein, carbohydrates, calcium, and iron. However, little attention has been given to the improvement of genetic and agronomic practices such as selection of variety, staking, weeding, fertilizer application, and earthing-up frequency. …”
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Comparative analysis of visible and near-infrared (Vis-NIR) spectroscopy and prediction of moisture ratio using machine learning algorithms for jujube dried under different conditi... by Seda Günaydın, Necati Çetin, Cevdet Sağlam, Kamil Sacilik, Ahmad Jahanbakhshi

“…Dried fruits are considered healthy because they are high in fiber and carbohydrates and contain low fat. In this study, jujube slices were dried using three different methods (open sun, closed shade, and microwave). …”
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Prevalence and determinants of unhealthy feeding practices among young children aged 6-23 months in five sub-Saharan African countries. by Berhan Tekeba, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Mulugeta Wassie, Bewuketu Terefe, Mohammed Seid Ali, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Gebreeyesus Abera Zeleke, Agazhe Aemro

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Despite the World Health Organization's advice against unhealthy feeding, many low- and middle-income countries, including sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries, are experiencing a nutritional transition to high in sugar, unhealthy fats, salts, and processed carbohydrates for younger children. However, there is a scarcity of recently updated multicounty information on unhealthy feeding practices and determinants in SSA countries. …”
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