Heavy metals induce oxidative stress within bodies and are suspect of various chronic diseases such as cancer, mental retardation, hepatoxicity and kidney failure. The study aimed at establishing heavy metal contamination ...

The world faces challenges that require sustainable solutions: food and nutrition insecurity; replacement of animal-based protein sources; and increasing demand for convenient, nutritious, and health-beneficial foods; as ...

BACKGROUND: A large number of shiitake mushrooms are consumed in dried form around the world. In this work, the changes in water state, water distribution and microstructure of shiitake mushrooms during hot-air drying ...