Future of Food: Journal on Food

The effect of the addition of pineapple residue (Ananas comosus L.) on texture, physicochemical properties, and sensory acceptability of the plant-based minced meatball

Patthama Hirunyophat
LHome Economics Program, Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
PHAKAVALUN NAKPATCHIMSAKUN
NUNYONG FUENGKAJORNFUNG

This study aims to develop plant-based meat alternatives with unique textures by adding pineapple residue at four different ratios (0, 5, 15, and 20% w/w). The developed products' textures, sensory characteristics, nutritional values, and consumer acceptance were all assessed. The results showed that an increase in the pineapple residue content caused lightness (L*), redness (a*), as well as yellowness (b*) to increase. The textural properties of the plant-based minced meatballs in this study were relatively lower than those of beef minced meatballs. The adhesiveness, springiness, and chewiness of the plant-based minced meatballs showed a declining tendency with an increase in the amount of fiber in the formulation, especially at 20% pineapple residue. This would be beneficial for consumers’ consumption. This study clearly showed that the addition of pineapple residue at 5–20% w/w provided an overall liking score of more than 6.0, which was considered acceptable. Therefore, the combination of mushroom and pineapple residues could influence the color, texture, and liking scores, especially at 20%. Producing plant-based meat products from pineapple by-products is an efficient way to improve dietary fiber in diets, lower global warming, and increase future food security, while also increasing nutritional values.

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Myanmar High School Students’ Perceptions of College and International Readiness in Western Society

Mark Speckien
Louisiana Tech University
Mark Speckien
Louisiana Tech University
International students are more likely to experience mental health issues and increased stress. Mental health is often surrounded by negative societal stigmas that act as barriers to seeking support and tend to lead to greater mental health concerns. International students tend to seek socioemotional support from other international student peers rather than seeking out counseling services. However, this study shows that LGBTQIA+ international students were less likely to seek socioemotional support from other international student peers due to fear of their sexual orientation being discovered and their families finding out about their identity. This study examines how LGBTQIA+ international students talk about their experiences on and off campus in relations to their socioemotional well-being. Specifically, this study sought to better understand the complexities of LGBTQIA+ students’ identities, and the challenges they faced in terms of their socioemotional well-being. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
Keywords : international students, socioemotional well-being, mental health, identity development, intersectionality, LGBTQIA