Polyphenols and Food Quality

Food, polyphenols and neuroprotection

Neuron loss and neurodegeneration are the common denominators of what are known as neurodegenerative diseases. Although the clinical manifestations of some neurodegenerative diseases are mainly associated with ageing, it is believed that onset of disease and neuronal death occurs progressively through life, well before the first symptoms appear. So, one of the main dilemmas regarding neurodegen...

Polyphenols: food sources and bioavailability.

Polyphenols are abundant micronutrients in our diet, and evidence for their role in the prevention of degenerative diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases is emerging. The health effects of polyphenols depend on the amount consumed and on their bioavailability. In this article, the nature and contents of the various polyphenols present in food sources and the influence of agricultur...

Food Quality Standards: Quality Issues and Challenges of Food Chain in Burkina Faso

Background: In Burkina Faso, the agricultural sector accounts for 35% of the gross domestic product (GDP) and employs 82% of the active population. The agri-food industries must apply the requirements of the management systems to improve their economic position and ensure sustainable development. The present study aimed to highlight the similarities and particularities of these repositories gro...

Food Quality and Safety

Food Quality and Assurance