Conveners
Food Security & Food Safety and Toxicology
- Charis M. Galanakis (Taif University, Saudi Arabia / Galanakis Laboratories, Greece)
This research was carried out in Safranbolu’s hotel establishments and food and beverage business cuisine areas in order to examine food safety information of food and beverage personals that were of great importance for tourism destination. The face-to-face questionnaire method was applied to the study. The data were formulated according to the number - percentage ratio of the cross - table...
Cladanthus scariosus (Ball) Oberpr. & Vogt is an endemic species to Morocco (Hight Atlas). It is generally used to treat all disorders where spasm is important; it has tonic, stomachic, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also renowned for its use in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The objective of this study is to investigate the acute and subacute toxicity of methanolic...
The present study was carried out to evaluate the genotoxic effects of bioactive compounds of some selected Moroccan honeys in Vicia faba roots. The potential anti-genotoxic effect of honey extract against cyclophosphamide (CP)-induced cytotoxicity and genotoxicity were also assessed. This research was carried out in two stages. In the first stages, the exposure of Vicia faba plants to two...
Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a common anticancer agent used for the treatment of various forms of cancer, autoimmune diseases and is also used as an immunosuppressant after organ transplants. However, upon treatment, it induces severe toxicity due to its oxidative stress capability. Honey, is a natural product collected by honey bees, has shown several biological activities, such as free radical...
Argan oil, a prized product extracted from the nuts of the argan tree in Morocco, has gained international recognition for its versatile applications in both the cosmetic and culinary worlds. In contrast, argan press cake, while being a byproduct of the oil extraction process, remains less celebrated primarily due to its unpalatable taste. Nevertheless, this underappreciated residue holds...
Biomass energy is an effective way to replace traditional fossil fuels. This study investigates the integration of hydrothermal carbonisation (HTC) as a valorisation route for two-phase olive mill wastes (TPOMW). HTC reactions were conducted at temperatures varied from 180 to 300 °C. The resulting hydrochar is then subjected to a densification process, enhancing its energy density and handling...
The effectiveness of the methanolic extract from the aerial parts of Adenocarpus anagyrifolius in countering the venom of Hottentotta gentili was assessed through oral administration at doses of 100, 150, and 200mg/kg following the subcutaneous injection of a venom dosage lethal to 99% of the test subjects (LD99). The findings revealed a remarkably successful outcome, as the mice survived...
Weeds impact the growth and yield of associated crops by competing for space and nutrients, resulting in significant economic losses. To counteract their negative impacts, numerous synthetic chemicals have been tested and employed. However, these not only pose environmental threats but also raise concerns about human health. Moreover, the repetitive and uncontrolled use of herbicides has led...
