Paola Pittia

Dec 28, 2024 | mdpi.com | Paola Pittia

2. Materials and Methods 2.1. MaterialsTwo cold-pressed pistachio oil (virgin oil) from the latest harvest of the year 2023 was obtained from different producers: Amicearth (Monghidoro, Italy) provided the oil of Spanish Kerman pistachios (PO1) and Pariani srl (Givoletto, Italy) from Italian Bronte Sicilian pistachios (“Verde di Bronte PDO, Bronte PDO Pistachio) (PO2). On arrival, oil was stored in a temperature-controlled room (15 °C) until usage.

Dec 12, 2023 | nature.com | Paola Pittia |Martina Heer

AbstractIn recent decades of spaceflight, inadequate caloric intake has posed significant nutritional challenges, contributing to muscle degradation, weakened immune and cardiovascular systems during and after space missions. This challenge becomes more acute on longer exploration missions, where transporting all food for the entire mission becomes a logistical challenge. This places immense pressure on the food system, requiring energy-dense, varied, stable, and palatable food options.