Future of Food: Journal on Food

Effect of mulberry (Morus alba L.) leaf enrichment on antioxidant, textural, and sensory properties of cassava pasta

JIRAPORN WEENUTTRANON
Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
PANCHALEE PATHANIBUL
Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
CHOOSIT HONGKULSUP
Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok 10300, Thailand

Mulberry leaf is usually employed for sericulture in various parts of the world; however, its potential utilization for human consumption is not widely recognized. This study aimed to determine the suitability of using mulberry leaf powder (MLP) as a novel ingredient for improving the nutritional and bioactive profile of cassava pasta while maintaining favoura- ble textural and sensory attributes. Three pasta formulations containing 2, 4, and 6 % MLP were developed. Positive relationships between the level of added MLP and its phenolic compound as well as its antioxidant capacity were observed. Results demonstrated that MLP enrichment significantly increased the total phenolic content and antioxidant activity in the enriched pasta. Textural analysis showed that pasta with an increase of MLP showed a lower hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, gumminess, and chewiness. The MLP enrich- ment determined the lower L, a*, and b* values indicating that the enriched pasta became dark greener. The incorporation of MLP up to 4 % had a sensory score similar to control for appearance, colour, odour, and texture. Above this level, a significant reduction in the sensory attributes was observed caused by the increased bitterness and softer texture. For- tification also increased the nutritional value of fibre and ash contents. The present study showed that mulberry leaf is a promising food ingredient for producing functional pasta with potential health benefits to meet the consumer's acceptance.

Keywords : Mulberry leaf; Cassava pasta; Texture profile; Antioxidant activity; Sensory attributes .

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