'Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods' is a peer-reviewed journal publishing research and review papers associated with the quality and safety of crops

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Lotus seeds’ unique aroma comes from specific volatile compounds. Rapid detection with headspace-gas chromatography improves quality control and product development. Read: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodQuality #FoodSafety #AgriResearch #FoodTesting #QualityAssurance
Sprouted cowpea starch varies by variety, improving digestibility and nutrition. Ideal for healthier, functional food applications. Read: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodQuality #FoodSafety #AgriResearch #FoodTesting #QualityAssurance
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Perilla frutescens essential oil shows promising anti-inflammatory effects in zebrafish models. Could this natural oil be a future tool for inflammation management? Read:qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodQuality #FoodSafety #AgriResearch #FoodTesting #QualityAssurance
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In corn tortilla production, lime treatment (calcium hydroxide) improves pH, texture, flavor, and shelf life, helping make tastier and longer-lasting tortillas. Read: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodQuality #FoodSafety #AgriResearch #FoodTesting #QualityAssurance
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Health tip: Optimal moisture in wheat grains improves texture, processing, and flour quality, making baked goods healthier and better. Read: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodQuality #FoodSafety #AgriResearch #FoodTesting #QualityAssurance
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Unlocking banana flower’s potential! Taguchi-optimized ultrasound extraction boosts bioactive compounds, turning banana inflorescence into a functional food powerhouse. Read: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodQuality #FoodSafety #AgriResearch #FoodTesting #QualityAssurance
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Boost gluten-free bread with black chickpea flour by adding plant powders – more nutrients, better texture, and tastier bites! Read: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodQuality #FoodSafety #AgriResearch #FoodTesting #QualityAssurance
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Extraction of antioxidants from Vachellia caven fruit using supercritical CO₂ enhances nutritional value of oils and supports protection against oxidative stress. Read full article at : qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodQuality #CropQuality #QualityControl
Peanuts naturally contain resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant that may help reduce harmful aflatoxin accumulation—improving both safety and health benefits. Read full article at : qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodQuality #CropQuality #QualityControl
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Mitragyna speciosa leaves from Northern Thailand show key phytochemical and biofunctional compounds via LC-QToF-MS analysis, indicating potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties for future research. Read full article at : qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti…
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The colour of onions and the sowing method used can significantly influence their phytochemical composition, antioxidant potential, and bulb mass—affecting both nutritional value and overall crop quality. Read full article at : qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodQuality #CropQuality
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Milk fermentation goes beyond yoghurt and cheese—enhancing bioactive compounds, flavour, safety, and health benefits while shaping microbial activity and product quality challenges. Read full article at : qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodQuality #CropQuality #QualityControl
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Dietary fiber supports gut health, reduces inflammation, and may help prevent chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Read more: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #Fiber #GutHealth #Nutrition #Research
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Proofman-LMTIA enables rapid detection of wheat in starch products, improving food safety and allergen control, especially for gluten-sensitive consumers. Read more: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodSafety #GlutenTesting #FoodQuality #Research
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Heavy metal stress in Chinese cabbage (Brassica chinensis L.) can reduce growth and increase harmful metal accumulation, highlighting the need for safe cultivation practices. Read more: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #FoodSafety #HeavyMetals #CropQuality #Research
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Butterfly pea flower extract stability can be improved using Colloidal Gas Aphrons (CGA) with Tween-20, preserving its color and nutrients for food and wellness use. Read more: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #ButterflyPea #FoodScience #NaturalColorants #Research
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Lentil-based composite flours offer high nutrition and functional properties, making them promising ingredients for healthier, versatile food products. Read more: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #Lentils #FoodInnovation #Nutrition #FoodScience
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Silicic acid and potassium bicarbonate improve strawberry quality under rhizosphere cooling systems, enhancing nutrient uptake and fruit development. Read more: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #Strawberry #FoodQuality #AgriResearch #FoodScience
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Colored wheat varieties can improve mineral intake and influence glycemic response in whole wheat bread, supporting better nutritional value. Read more: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #Wheat #Nutrition #FoodScience #Research
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The specialty coffee Coffea arabica “Pluma” is being studied using microstructural analysis to preserve its quality, authenticity, and unique flavor profile. Read more: qascf.com/index.php/qas/arti… #Coffee #FoodQuality #AgriResearch #FoodScience
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