Hawi Debelo

Works (13)

Updated: August 27th, 2023 21:16

2023 journal article

Compositional analysis of phytochemicals and polysaccharides from Senegalese plant ingredients: Adansonia digitata (baobab), Moringa oleifera (moringa) and Hibsicus sabdariffa (hibiscus)

NFS JOURNAL, 32.

By: H. Debelo n, C. Fiecke *, A. Terekhov*, B. Reuhs *, B. Hamaker * & M. Ferruzzi n

author keywords: Nutrition profile; Phenolic compounds; Monosaccharide composition; Moringa; Hibiscus; Baobab
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Added: August 7, 2023

2023 journal article

Mixed Berry Juice and Cellulose Fiber Have Differential Effects on Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell Respiration in Overweight Adults

NUTRIENTS, 15(7).

By: P. Solverson *, G. Albaugh*, H. Debelo n, M. Ferruzzi n, D. Baer * & J. Novotny *

author keywords: anthocyanins; flavonoids; cellulose; fiber; oxygraph; mitochondria; cellular respiration
MeSH headings : Humans; Adult; Fruit; Overweight; Anthocyanins / pharmacology; Cellulose / pharmacology; Leukocytes, Mononuclear; Gelatin; Obesity; Respiration
TL;DR: Different components of berries, specifically anthocyanins/flavonoids and fiber, appear to have differential effects on cellular respiration, with the greatest differences being between the pressed berry juice and the fiber-enriched gelatin. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: May 1, 2023

2023 article

Trait stacking simultaneously enhances provitamin A carotenoid and mineral bioaccessibility in biofortified Sorghum bicolor

Dzakovich, M. P., Debelo, H., Albertsen, M. C., Che, P., Jones, T. J., Simon, M. K., … Ferruzzi, M. G. (2023, July 14). FOOD & FUNCTION.

By: M. Dzakovich  n, H. Debelo n, M. Albertsen *, P. Che *, T. Jones *, M. Simon *, Z. Zhao*, K. Glassman*, M. Ferruzzi n

MeSH headings : Child; Female; Humans; Child, Preschool; Provitamins / metabolism; Sorghum / chemistry; Vitamin A / metabolism; Phytic Acid / metabolism; 6-Phytase / genetics; 6-Phytase / metabolism; Carotenoids / metabolism; Minerals / metabolism; Iron / metabolism; Zinc / metabolism
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Added: July 31, 2023

2022 article

Estimation of nutritional postharvest losses along food value chains: A case study of three key food security commodities in sub-Saharan Africa

Bechoff, A., Shee, A., Mvumi, B. M., Ngwenyama, P., Debelo, H., Ferruzzi, M. G., … Tomlins, K. I. (2022, February 4). FOOD SECURITY.

By: A. Bechoff *, A. Shee *, B. Mvumi *, P. Ngwenyama *, H. Debelo n, M. Ferruzzi n, L. Nyanga *, S. Mayanja *, K. Tomlins *

author keywords: Postharvest nutrient loss; Postharvest loss; Food system; Human nutritional requirements; Nutrient loss prediction
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Added: February 21, 2022

2021 journal article

Co-extruded wheat/okra composite blends result in soft, cohesive and resilient crumbs rich in health-promoting compounds

FOOD CHEMISTRY, 364.

By: K. Xu *, H. Debelo n, L. Roman *, M. Guo *, M. Ferruzzi n & M. Martinez *

author keywords: Okra; Phenolics; Dietary fiber; Extrusion; Wheat bread; Flavonols; Baking; Food structuring
MeSH headings : Abelmoschus; Bread; Flour; Hardness; Triticum
TL;DR: This work investigates the partial solubilization of cell wall polysaccharides in okra flours and the changes in the profile of free and bound phenolics through twin-screw extrusion. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 30, 2021

2021 article

Effects of Concord grape juice flavor intensity and phenolic compound content on glycemia, appetite and cognitive function in adults with excess body weight: a randomized double-blind crossover trial

Coelho, O. G. L., Alfenas, R. de C. G., Debelo, H., Wightman, J. L. D., Ferruzzi, M. G., & Mattes, R. D. (2021, October 18). FOOD & FUNCTION.

By: O. Coelho *, R. Alfenas *, H. Debelo n, J. Wightman *, M. Ferruzzi n & R. Mattes *

MeSH headings : Adult; Appetite / drug effects; Blood Glucose / drug effects; Cognition / drug effects; Cross-Over Studies; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fruit and Vegetable Juices; Humans; Male; Phenols / analysis; Phenols / pharmacology; Vitis
TL;DR: Both natural phenolics and flavor essence of CGJ may help to moderate appetite and glycemia. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: November 8, 2021

2020 journal article

Development of a genetic framework to improve the efficiency of bioactive delivery from blueberry

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 10(1).

By: M. Mengist n, H. Burtch n, H. Debelo n, M. Pottorff n, H. Bostan n, C. Nunn  n, S. Corbin n, C. Kay n  ...

MeSH headings : Blueberry Plants / genetics; Blueberry Plants / metabolism; Digestion; Flavonoids / metabolism; Genotype; Hydroxybenzoates / metabolism; In Vitro Techniques
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Added: November 16, 2020

2020 journal article

Increasing Doses of Blueberry Polyphenols Alters Colonic Metabolism and Calcium Absorption in Ovariectomized Rats

MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH, 64(12).

By: D. Cladis *, H. Debelo n, P. Lachcik*, M. Ferruzzi n & C. Weaver *

author keywords: blueberries; calcium absorption; colonic metabolism; pharmacokinetics; polyphenols
MeSH headings : Animals; Blueberry Plants / chemistry; Calcium / pharmacokinetics; Colon / drug effects; Colon / metabolism; Dietary Supplements; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Flavonoids / urine; Hippurates / urine; Intestinal Absorption / drug effects; Ovariectomy; Phenols / metabolism; Phenols / urine; Polyphenols / administration & dosage; Polyphenols / analysis; Polyphenols / pharmacology; Rats, Sprague-Dawley
TL;DR: It is indicated that increased doses of blueberry polyphenols induce changes in intestinal phenolic metabolism and increase calcium absorption, and Calcium absorption was significantly increased in the highest dose group. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: June 8, 2020

2020 review

Insights from in vitro exploration of factors influencing iron, zinc and provitamin A carotenoid bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption from cereals

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE, 96.

By: M. Ferruzzi n, J. Kruger *, Z. Mohamedshah n, H. Debelo n & J. Taylor *

author keywords: Cereals; Iron; Zinc; Provitamin A carotenoids; Bioaccessibility; In vitro methods
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Added: January 19, 2021

2020 journal article

Processing influences on food polyphenol profiles and biological activity

CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE, 32, 90–102.

By: H. Debelo n, M. Li n & M. Ferruzzi n

TL;DR: Growing evidence that polyphenol–macronutrient interactions can impactpolyphenol profiles, bioavailability and bioactivities, including interactions with microbiota, suggest that consideration of the broader food matrix is critical in translation of experimental concepts to human foods. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: January 11, 2021

2020 review

What is food-to-food fortification? A working definition and framework for evaluation of efficiency and implementation of best practices

[Review of ]. COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY, 19(6), 3618–3658.

By: J. Kruger *, J. Taylor *, M. Ferruzzi n & H. Debelo n

author keywords: beta-carotene; essential minerals; hidden hunger; iron; micronutrient malnutrition; staple food; vitamin A; zinc
MeSH headings : Biological Availability; Food, Fortified; Iron; Micronutrients / chemistry; Micronutrients / deficiency; Micronutrients / supply & distribution; Provitamins; Starch; Vitamin A; Zinc
TL;DR: Comparing FtFF with other main food-based strategies clearly differentiates FtFF as an emerging strategy with the potential to address multiple micronutrient deficiencies simultaneously, with little dietary change required by consumers. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: October 5, 2020

2019 journal article

African Adansonia digitata fruit pulp (baobab) modifies provitamin A carotenoid bioaccessibility from composite pearl millet porridges

JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE, 57(4), 1382–1392.

By: H. Debelo*, C. Ndiaye *, J. Kruger *, B. Hamaker * & M. Ferruzzi n

author keywords: Provitamin A carotenoids; Bioaccessibility; Baobab; Micronutrients; Fortification
TL;DR: The findings suggest that the inhibitory effects on carotenoid micellarization (bioaccessibility) observed with increased baobab addition may not ultimately limit the bioavailability of carotanoids. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: December 9, 2019

2019 journal article

An Anthocyanin-Rich Mixed-Berry Intervention May Improve Insulin Sensitivity in a Randomized Trial of Overweight and Obese Adults

NUTRIENTS, 11(12).

By: P. Solverson *, T. Henderson*, H. Debelo n, M. Ferruzzi n, D. Baer * & J. Novotny *

author keywords: berries; insulin sensitivity; diabetes; T2DM
MeSH headings : Adult; Aged; Anthocyanins / chemistry; Anthocyanins / pharmacology; Cross-Over Studies; Diet; Female; Food Analysis; Fruit / chemistry; Fruit and Vegetable Juices / analysis; Glucose Tolerance Test; Humans; Insulin Resistance; Male; Middle Aged; Overweight; Phenols / chemistry
TL;DR: The potential for mixed berry preparations to improve post-prandial insulin response is suggested, possibly related to flavonoid content, fiber content, or both. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 3, 2020

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