Rui Sérgio dos Santos Ferreira da Silva

TL;DR: A possible role for chlorogenic acid as a glycaemic index lowering agent is suggested and its effects on hepatic glucose output, blood glucose levels and on glucose tolerance were evaluated, highlighting it as a compound of interest for reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

TL;DR: In this article, an experimental design for mixtures was used to develop tasty cereal bars with prebiotic properties, and the best formulations were determined in accordance with a preference test.

TL;DR: This paper used Response Surface Methodology to study the effect of extrusion variables: feed moisture (18, 21, 24), extruder temperature (120, 150, 180°C) and die diameter (3, 4, 5 mm) on cold viscosity, gel-forming capacity and retrogradation of extruded starches.

TL;DR: Studies are needed on the use of alternative substrates and complexes in biotechnology to assess the composition of these media, avoiding unnecessary supplementation with vitamins and minerals salts, when using the formulations of the mediums defined for the complex mediums.

TL;DR: In this article, a mixture design approach was used to analyze the textural properties of gels obtained with different proportions of yam, corn and cassava starches (6% total solids) and related to microstructural characteristics.