GENAVIT: Nutrigenetic regulation of the content and composition of fat in the pig
The latest nutritional guidelines recommend reducing the amount of saturated fat consumed and replacing it by mono- or Ω3-polyunsaturated fat, rather than with refined carbohydrates calories. Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) represent the major portion of pork’s fat...
New advanced multi mycotoxin adsorbents based feed bentonites to improve food security
In the last decade, mycotoxins have become a first order problem of food security due mainly to climate change. Mycotoxins are substances produced by certain species of filamentous fungi which, even at low concentrations, are toxic to both humans and animals. They can...
Mitigation strategies to reduce the microbial risks and improve the quality and safety of frozen and ready-to-eat strawberries
The concern about the microbiological safety of fresh, minimally processed and ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables has increased in recent years due to the emergence of several outbreaks of foodborne pathogens linked to their consumption. In 2014, EFSA published a...
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