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The paper considers the feasibility of using organic yogurts in the manufacture of several traditional cold dishes, in the recipes of which there is a fermented milk product. We studied the experience of scientists in improving the quality of food and increasing their biological value through the addition of functional plant materials. The authors of the article described the results of optimization of several dishes of different cuisines of the world, which use sour milk component in their recipes. An appropriate substitute with improved characteristics is proposed and the use of organic yogurt with amaranth extract as a biologically valuable component of updated recipes is justified. The aim of the work was to improve the technology of cooking Greek, Spanish, Turkish and Bulgarian cuisines with partial replacement of traditional recipe ingredients. The research was conducted on the basis of the Department of Hotel and Restaurant Business and Food Technologies of Ivan Franko Lviv National University. The raw materials used met the quality and safety requirements of current regulations. The use of amaranth extract in the production of yogurt leads to increased viscosity and improved product structural and organoleptic properties. The use of amaranth in various dishes provides them with an additional number of useful components, including carotene-containing compounds, proteins, micro- and macronutrients, etc. This increases the biological value of the product and products using it. Dishes developed with the replacement of traditional yogurts with bioanalogues with amaranth are characterized by better organoleptic evaluations, consumer performance, and health properties. The presence of amaranth adds a subtle nutty note, enriching the taste of the finished dish.

The multifunctional characteristics of Phallus impudicus extract encourages to conduct research for its probable potential in medical applications. Well, science is constantly seeking new evidence for the biological activity of extracts of natural origin. Drugs of natural origin should not cause any side effects on the physiological functions of the human body; however, this is not always successful. In this study, we used in vitro approach to evaluate the toxicity of alcohol Phallus impudicus extract on spermatogenic cells. We show, for the first time, cytotoxic properties of Phallus impudicus treatment associated with a decrease in cellular metabolic activity, dysregulation of redox homeostasis and impairment of selected antioxidant cell protection systems. As a consequence, p53/p21- and p16-mediated cell cycle arrest followed by p-27 activation is initiated. The observed changes were associated with telomere shortening and numerous DNA damage at the chromosome ends (altered expression pattern of TRF1 and TRF2 proteins), as well as upregulation of cleaved caspase-3 with a decrease in Bcl-2 synthesis, suggesting induction of apoptotic death. Therefore, these results provide molecular evidence for mechanistic pathways and novel adverse outcomes linked to the Phallus impudicus treatment towards men's health and fertility reduction.

The paper considers the peculiarities of the non-traditional vegetable raw materials of Skolivshchyna in the production of Galician cuisine with health-improving properties. We studied the experience of scientists in improving the quality of food and increasing their biological value through the addition of functional plant materials. The authors of the article described the results of the improvement of three dishes of Ukrainian cuisine, in the recipes of which there are non-traditional vegetable raw materials of high nutritional and biological value. This is a characteristic feature of modern trends in the food industry, which supports the main trends of rational and healthy eating and allows you to adapt traditional Ukrainian dishes to the consumer preferences of today's residents. The publication substantiates the use of Agropyrum repens, Urtica dioica L. and Oxalis acetosella as raw components of updated dishes. The aim of the work was to improve the technology of cooking Galician cuisine with partial replacement of several traditional recipe components. The research was conducted on the basis of the Department of Hotel and Restaurant Business and Food Technologies of Ivan Franko Lviv National University. The raw materials used met the quality and safety requirements of current regulations.