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The Slovenian food composition database
Mojca Korošec1, Terezija Golob, Jasna Bertoncelj
1Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. mojca.korosec@bf.uni-lj.si
Food Chemistry
|April 23, 2013
Summary
The Slovenian food composition database, established in 2003, has been refined through data analysis and software upgrades. It now offers reliable food compositional values for researchers and consumers.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Nutrition
- Database Management
Background:
- The initial Slovenian food composition database was established in 2003 using specialized nutritional software.
- Subsequent projects focused on improving data quality, particularly for meat products, by discarding unreliable entries and conducting new analyses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and enhance a comprehensive Slovenian food composition database.
- To ensure the quality, consistency, and compatibility of food compositional data.
- To integrate the database into international networks like EuroFIR.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Data management and Alimenta nutritional software for initial database creation.
- Conducted analyses to gather data on meat and meat products.
- Discarded low-quality data from the preliminary database.
- Adopted the LanguaL indexing system upon joining EuroFIR NoE.
- Developed and upgraded Optijed nutritional software to the OPEN platform.
Main Results:
- The first volume of the database was published in 2006 (electronic and paper versions).
- The current OPEN platform database contains 620 food items.
- The database serves as the Slovenian node within the EuroFIR virtual information platform.
- Assimilation of plant-origin food data has been completed, enhancing its scope.
Conclusions:
- The Slovenian food composition database has evolved into a valuable resource.
- It provides consistent and compatible food compositional values.
- The database is a reliable source for nutritional information, supporting research and public health initiatives.
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