Conveners
Food Characterization and Quality
- Khalid Bekkouche (Cadi Ayyad University of Marrakech, Morocco)
Sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.), members of the Rosaceae family, are a rich source of sugar, proteins, and phenolic compounds, such as anthocyanins and quercetin. Their highly seasonal character and high moisture content make them perishable, necessitating preservation methods to extend shelf life and minimize losses while preserving nutritional and organoleptic quality. Drying is a...
The date palm (Phoenix Dactylifera L.) fruit is among the fruits most consumed in many countries due its nutritional qualities. In Morocco, there are more than 400 varieties, some of which, such as Khalt khal, Jdar lahmer and Rasse tmar, are mostly used for livestock feed.
The valorization of these varieties could significantly boost the economy of the oasian people. The main objectives of...
Numerous studies have provided evidence for the beneficial impact of Virgin Olive Oil (VOO) on metabolic health. Current research on VOO's beneficial effects aims to define its activity on emerging factors contributing to metabolic disorders such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, or type 2 diabetes. These factors include inflammation, oxidative stress, platelet aggregation, coagulation,...
The use of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in Morocco is still limited to food and feed despite the amplified demand by local industries for imported malt. This study aims to evaluate 36 barley elite lines for major grain physicochemical parameters and malt quality traits. Analysis of variance, Pearson correlation, principal component analysis (PCA), and hierarchical cluster...
