ABSTRACT Quorum sensing (QS) has been reported to be involved in bacterial food spoilage. Acetylated homoserine lactones (AHLs) are QS signals of Gram-negative bacteria. AHL lactonases AiiAAI96 is a QS inhibitor, and thus can theoretically be applied to control the Gram-negative bacteria caused sturgeon spoilage by inhibiting their AHL-based QS system. As Gram-negative bacteria and Gram-positive bacteria

ABSTRACT In most of the countries around the world, the ever increase in food processing industries around the world is producing various types of by-products including peel, bran, pomace, refused pulp, shells, hull, husk, pods, seeds. With increasing activity in health-promoting functional foods, increase in the demand for natural bioactive moieties and new areas of research are on the way. Many by-products

ABSTRACT The effects of long-term deep freezing and standard storage temperatures on mackerel and croaker qualities were evaluated. Fishes were packed in air-containing packages and stored at −60°C, −50°C, and −18°C for six months. Drip losses of the thawed deep-frozen fishes (−60°C) were lowest throughout the storage period (p< .05), whereas the WHC values were the highest (p<.05), and TBARS and TVBN

ABSTRACT The wild plant Campanumoea lancifolia (Roxb.) Merr (also called Hong Guo ginseng, HGG), is naturally distributed in a Hmong minority area in western Hunan Province, China. The objective of this study was to identify, quantify, and elucidate the polyphenols and anthocyanins, and their antioxidant activities (via 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and 2,2ʹ-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzot

ABSTRACT Since cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most common and debilitating disorders globally, risk factor modification is an urgent health priority. Interestingly, an increasing body of literature has suggested honey, and its by-products, can elicit a positive effect on CVD risk factors. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to summarize and discuss the outcomes of interventional studies

ABSTRACT Chemical modifications (citrification, acetylation and phosphorylation) of breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) starch were performed using dual (microwave-assisted and chemical) processes, the physicochemical properties, degree of substitution and in-vitro starch hydrolysis of the modified starches were evaluated using standard methods while changes in molecular structure was assessed using Fourier

ABSTRACT Weak market linkages, unavailability of cold-storage, and the significant loss of eggs due to breakage and low shelf-life contribute to the unaffordability and the low consumption of eggs in low-income countries like Ethiopia. The effect of spray- and oven-drying of eggs from local (Ethiopian) and exotic (imported) chicken breeds on physical, techno-functional, and nutritional composition

ABSTRACT Akabare chilli (Capsicum chinese) is a high-value crop in the eastern hills of Nepal. Akabare growers faced the problem of its value decrement during transportation and marketing because of immediate post-harvest losses. This study was targeted for finding cheap post-harvest treatment to extend freshness and shelf life of fresh Akabare by applying post-harvest treatments like hydrocooling

ABSTRACT Effects of supplementation of chickpea flour (CF) (10% and 20%) to wheat flour (WF) followed by Transglutaminase (TGase) treatment (0–1.2%) were investigated to synergistically boost nutritional and texture properties of Asian noodles. The results showed that CF supplementation diluted both gluten-forming proteins and starch content of the blend, resulting in the weak dough, high cooking loss

ABSTRACT In recent decades, the process of lipase (LIP) activation hydrolysis and lipoxygenase (LOX) oxidation for energy supply during soybean germination has been well understood, but the formation mechanism of volatile flavor substances in soymilk grinding has not been understood in detail. Different model systems were prepared using protein, LOX, LIP, and triacylglycerol (TAG) derived from soybeans

ABSTRACT While all groups are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the aged people as well as those with underlying chronic medical conditions are at the greatest risk. The higher adherence to refined carbohydrate diets, sweats, and saturated fats contributes to the prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes; these disorders increase the risk for severe COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. Fast food consumption

ABSTRACT Sasa quelpaertensis Nakai extract (SQE) has long been used as a traditional medicine and health drink. The present study aims to examine the properties and antioxidant activity of the phytochemicals isolated from S. quelpaertensis. Therefore, the SQE was fractionated with n-hexane, chloroform (CHCl3), ethyl acetate (EtOAc), and n-butanol (BuOH). Phytochemicals present in the solvent fraction

ABSTRACT Ultrasound assisted freezing (UAF) is a common and remarkable technology of food preservation to conserve the sensory characteristics and nutritional value. The propagation of ultrasound in a medium generates various physical and chemical effects and these effects have been harnessed to improve the efficiency of food freezing. This review provides an overview of recent developments related

ABSTRACT Several articles have shown a positive effect of Inulin Type-Carbohydrates (ITC) on blood pressure (BP); nevertheless, these findings are controversial. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) proposed to investigate the effects of ITC supplementation on BP. An online search was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, Cochrane library

ABSTRACT Antioxidants are important ingredients that are present in fruits and vegetables (FAV). With increased consumption of FAV in its raw and processed form, a predominantly plant-based diet rich in FAV could reduce the risk of the development of chronic human diseases. This review highlights the potentials of the various types of antioxidants containing FAV; their impact on human health as nutraceuticals

ABSTRACT In this study, the banana flower was divided into bract and male flowers and extracted with water and ethanol, at different temperatures, and then the functionality of the obtained extract was evaluated and the bioactive compounds were analyzed. The findings showed that the banana flower with an ethanol extract of 50% and a temperature of 50°C (FE-50%-50°C) had the best DPPH radical scavenging

ABSTRACT The knowledge of the levels of polyphenols present in green coffee beans from different geographical origins is important to identify beans that can provide better coffee quality. The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations of both soluble and cell wall-bound polyphenols in green coffee beans (Coffea arbica L.) from different cultivation regions of Ethiopia. A total of 100 samples

ABSTRACT This study compares the antioxidant capacity of non-sterilized lemon product (NLFP) and sterilized lemon fermented product (LFP). After gastrointestinal simulation reaction, the antioxidant capacity decreased by 50% in lemon juice (LJ), 30%–40% in NLFP, and 40% in LFP respectively. For the bioactive ingredients, sterilized LFP had a polyphenol of 25.8 mg GAE/mL, ascorbic acid of 55.2 mg/mL

ABSTRACT Volatile compounds in fresh and dried eels were investigated. Electronic nose (E-nose), headspace solid-phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS–SPME–GC–MS), and relative odor activity value (ROAV) were applied to distinguish odors between fresh and dried eels. Results showed that E-nose could effectively distinguish the aroma among fresh eels, eels dried

ABSTRACT With the aim of revalorization of two productions of economic relevance (milk and chestnuts), a novel ice cream was formulated incorporating milk, chestnut flour and chestnut bits. Using the best sensory valued formula as a basis, eight ice cream formulations were elaborated replacing the ingredients normally used (milk fat, sucrose and carboxymethylcellulose) by healthier ones (olive oil

ABSTRACT To contribute to Chilean honey’s characterization, 12 honey samples were analyzed using comprehensive physicochemical and pollen analyses. Beekeepers donated samples from La Pintana, Linderos, Cajón del Maipo, and Chiloé. Physicochemical parameters required for honey authentication such as free acidity (in range of 9.5–46 meq/kg), hydroxymethylfurfural (0–8 mg/kg), humidity (14.4–16.9%), sugar

ABSTRACT Low-temperature vacuum dehydration could avoid heat injury because of high drying temperature, as well as prevent mechanical damage due to ice crystal during freezing. However, it is not clear for the effect of different temperatures and vacuum degrees on the dehydration process. The object of this work was to investigate the drying behavior of broad bean seed and to analyze the effect of

ABSTRACT This research aimed to validate real-time polymerase chain reaction using specific primer targeting on cytochrome-b 33 (cyt-b 33). The primer cyt-b 33 could specifically amplify dog meat DNA and method could detect 0.5 pg dog meat DNA in meatball formulation. The repeatability assay was acceptable with RSD value ≤ 25%. The validated method was further used for detection of meatball products

ABSTRACT Phenolic compounds (PC) extraction can be affected by many intrinsic characteristics of food matrix, as well as the analytical method employed to separate and identify these compounds. In this study, 30 conditions were analyzed considering as variables: time, temperature, and ethanol:water proportions as solvent. All extracts were analyzed into a UPLC ESI-Q-TOF-MS/MS in negative ion mode.

ABSTRACT Jiangxi Congou black tea is one of the earliest Congou black tea in China. In order to explore its sensory characteristics and molecular sensory basis, quantitative description analysis (QDA) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) were used to analyze the sensory characteristics and volatile components of 11 Congou black tea samples from Jiangxi Province in China. The results showed

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to prepare physically stable nanoemulsions containing three different essential oils (Rosemary, Cuminum, and Zataria Multiflora Boiss) by using two different nanoemulsification methods. Then microbial growth rate, antioxidant, and oxidant content of fresh fish fillet were assessed at 4°C and 10°C temperatures. Essential oils (EOs) were purified from Rosmarinus officinalis

ABSTRACT Sesame oil processing produces a growing number of low-value byproducts, which has become a major economic problem in the sesame oil industry. This review focuses on the preparation of biologically active peptides in sesame oil processing byproducts and the significance of the biologically active value of sesame peptides. Firstly, the origin of sesame peptides is described, and a personal

ABSTRACT Drying kinetics and bioactive quality indices (total phenolics, flavonols, anthocyanins, and antioxidant activity) of fermented Merlot grape, cranberry, highbush blueberry, and wild lowbush blueberry pomace were evaluated. Thin layer drying experiments were performed at two loading densities (kg m−2) at 50, 60, and 70°C in a cabinet convection air dryer. Phenolics composition and antioxidant

ABSTRACT The aim of this research was to clarify the effects of organic acid content on the taste and palatability of strawberry jam. Prepared jam samples with different organic acid contents (0.8–2.0%) were assessed for color and texture, and then subjected to sensory evaluation of sweetness, sourness and preference attributes. For the sensory evaluation, assessors evaluated the sweetness intensity

ABSTRACT Prunus padus L. is a wild growing plant in various parts of the world with low soil requirements. This work evaluated the content of selected phytochemicals, antioxidant potential and determined the antimicrobial effect of individual anatomical parts of P. padus (i.e. leaves, bark, and fruits). It was shown that the examined anatomical parts of bird cherry (Prunus padus L.) contained polyphenols

ABSTRACT In China, the preservation of refrigerated daggertooth piker congers (Muraenesox cinereus) has received increasing attention in recent years due to the increased demand for fresh congers. In this study, the effect of tea polyphenols (0.1%, 0.2%, 0.4%) and chitosan (0.5%, 1%, 2%) on daggertooth piker conger preservation was evaluated based on major spoilage bacteria detected during cold storage

ABSTRACT Rice analog is a kind of ready to eat food prepared by twin-screw extruder. Few people study the drying process of wet-extruded foods and the effects of extrusion parameters on product properties based on multi-level. In this research, the experimental investigation of drying was a two-stage procedure: the evaporation of free water rapidly at first and then expansion at high temperature. The

ABSTRACT The present study has evaluated the postmortem changes of Cyprinus carpio and Ctenopharyngodon idella during the ice storage. The fish were captured, euthanized, and kept in ice for 72 h, and quality indices were evaluated by passing 0, 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 h from ice storage. The results are shown that pH, TBA, FFA, TVB-N, mesophilic, and psychrophilic bacteria of fish tissue have increased

ABSTRACT The mechanism behind the sterilization effects of ozone in combination with sodium metasilicate (SM) is still unknown. Therefore, the effects of treatments of fresh-cut cabbage with aqueous ozone combined with SM on microbial growth, and produce quality were evaluated in detail during storage. The results indicated that treating the cabbage with 2 ppm aqueous ozone combined with 0.4% SM for

ABSTRACT Polyphenols are recognized as significant phytochemicals responsible for the health-promoting properties of honey. Their levels and chemical diversity in honey are mainly dependent on the floral and geographical origin of the honey. In this study, we investigated the influence of altitudinal variation on the total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) of Acacia and Ziziphus

ABSTRACT Fish can be a valuable element of the human diet. Consequently, it is recommended in preventive and therapeutic diets. The subject of this review is a presentation of the nutritional value of fish species commercialized globally on a large scale. The content of nutrients important in terms of nutritional value was compared, and significant individual interspecies and intraspecies differences

ABSTRACT Mentha longifolia . is a perennial herb of Mentha in Labiatae. Considering the biological activities of Mentha longifolia essential oils, this work was planned to study the yields, relative percentage content and semi-quantitative change of chemical constituents as well as the biological activities of essential oils extracted by different extraction methods. Steam-distillation (SD), lipophilic

ABSTRACT Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) is one of the most important crops with essential oils as well as polyphenols, phenolics, flavonoids and phenolic acids. This annual plant belongs to mint family, and indigenous to tropical regions. Basil leaves also has tremendous pharmaceutical benefits and it is common to use in rice, meat, stews and soups. Traditionally, it has been used in kidney problems, as

ABSTRACT The fruits of Zanthoxylum armatum DC. were collected from different altitudes (1000–2000 m) and populations (wild and cultivated) from Salyan district, Nepal. The essential oil was extracted by Clevenger apparatus and the components were analyzed through GC-MS. The yield of essential oil obtained from hydro-distillation of fruits ranged from 2.72 to 7.6%. The maximum yield was 7.6% from wild

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of black plum peel puree (40–60%) and pectin (0.3−0.6%) concentrations on the chemical compositions, sensory attributes, rheological, and textural properties, antioxidant activity, and total phenolic compounds of black plum peel marmalade as a novel food. Increasing the black plum peel pure enhanced the acidity, apparent viscosity, textural properties, antioxidant

ABSTRACT Dietary modification may improve quality of life and fatigue severity in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients. Given this, there is a growing interest in healthy diets, especially Mediterranean based. The goal of this study was to explore the effects of a modified Mediterranean (mMeD) dietary intervention in Quality Of Life (QOL), and severity of fatigue in MS participants. About 180 Relapsing-Remitting

ABSTRACT Plum peel is the by-product of plum processing and has all the functional properties of the plum fruit. The aim of this study was to investigate chemical composition of black plum peel and to use it as a functional ingredient to produce Masghati. The components of black plum peel in 100g were 3.40 g protein, 0.66 g fat, 13.73 g total sugars, and 2.50 g crude fiber. Plum peel is a good source

ABSTRACT Antimicrobial packaging is used for improving shelf life of food. Propolis is a natural substance with antimicrobial effects that can be applied in packaging. The current study investigated the mechanical and antimicrobial properties of active packaging films of ethylene vinyl alcohol including propolis. Crude propolis was added to the polymer matrix at different ratios (20%, 15%, 10%, 5%

ABSTRACT The flours of finger millet (Eleusine coracana) from light brown and dark brown varieties fermented spontaneously for 96 h were evaluated for their bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity and physicochemical properties. The consumer acceptability of the fermented porridges was also determined. Bioactive compounds of finger millet (FM) flours significantly (p < .05) increased with fermentation

ABSTRACT Fresh common beans were treated with 1-MCP at 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 μL L−1 for 20 h at 25°C in an airtight chamber along with a control sample to evaluate the effect of 1-MCP concentration on the quality of fresh common bean during storage. The result showed that postharvest treatment with 0.5 μL L−11-MCP significantly suppressed the increase of peroxidase (POD), cinnamyl-alcohol dehydrogenase

ABSTRACT An outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection has posed significant threats to international health and the economy. The role of nutrition in supporting the immune system is well-established. A wealth of mechanistic and clinical documents shows that vitamins, including vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, D, E, and folate; trace elements, including zinc and selenium; probiotics and prebiotics;

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the chemical composition, sensory attributes, texture properties (Back extrusion test), antioxidant activity, and phenolic compounds of black plum peel jam as a function of black plum puree (40, 50, and 60%) and pectin (0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4%). Instrumental texture evaluation showed that increasing the pectin level increased texture parameters (firmness

ABSTRACT In recent years, the consumers’ demands for fruit and vegetable juices (FVJ), such as higher nutritive values, minimal processing and high quality have been growing rapidly. Sonication is considered as non-thermal food processing technology and it has gained considerable attention because of its capacity to keep original freshness and nutritional contents in foods, with minor energy utilization

ABSTRACT In this study, various fruit compounds including phenolic acid, flavonoid, anthocyanin, tannin, moisture content, carotenoid, soluble, and reducing sugar date varieties were investigated. The results showed that there were differences among varieties of date palm in terms of synthesis of chemical compounds. The maximum and minimum SOD, APX, and CAT activity were detected in the Klote and Khasab

ABSTRACT Current lifestyle, eating habits, stress, environmental factors and intensive use of synthetic chemicals in food processing and agriculture have radically increased the progression of several human diseases. Globally, researchers have been looking for natural therapeutic substances that can be used to treat or delay the onset of these lifestyle-related disorders. Numerous types of medicinal

ABSTRACT Plum peel is a by-product of plum processing. It is a rich source of antioxidant and phenolic compounds. The aim of this study was to investigate the chemical composition, sensory attributes, time-independent rheological properties, texture characteristics (Back extrusion test), and antioxidant activity of black plum peel torshak as a function of prune (10%, 20%, and 30%) and apple (20%, 30%

ABSTRACT Taste is one of the main chicken soup characteristic quality factors as it affects palatability as well as consumer acceptability. Metabolomics coupled with sensory analysis method were applied to explore the differences of taste-chemical compositions in chicken carcasses and their correlation to the sensory qualities. Results showed that organic acid were the main taste compounds contained

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of freezing and different culinary treatments (stir-fried and steamed) on the nutritional composition, bioactive compounds, and sensorial characteristics of zucchini. The zucchini was stir-fried for 8 min at 250ºC and steamed for 13 min at 100ºC. The freezing of raw zucchini did not significantly affect its nutritional compounds. The stir-frying

ABSTRACT The impact of food on physical and mental co-complications of ulcerative colitis (UC) has not been clearly defined. The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of a dietary modification program (DMP) on fatigue, mental health, quality of life, fasting blood glucose, and lipid profile of UC patients during the remission phase. To conduct this parallel, randomized controlled trial study

ABSTRACT Squalene is the most abundant component in the unsaponifiable fraction of olive oil with strong antioxidant properties. Its concentration in olive oils varies between 0.2 and 16.2 g/kg depending on the cultivar(s) used. The propose of this work was to determine the effectiveness of two different extraction methods for squalene determination by gas chromatography (GC) coupled to a flame ionization

ABSTRACT In this research, complex coacervation between oak protein isolate (OPI) and gum arabic (GA) at different pH values (7.0–1.6) and mixing ratios (8:1 to 1:8 protein: polysaccharide), and a constant biopolymer concentration (0.125% w/w) was studied by turbidimetric analysis. The findings revealed that the pH = 3.2 and 4:1 mixing ratio were the optimum conditions for electrostatic complex formation

ABSTRACT Casein is an excellent carrier for curcumin, but it is susceptible to hydrolysis in gastrointestinal digestion. This study intended to design a tailored nano-carrier composed of camel casein/bovine whey protein to protect casein and curcumin during digestion. After loading curcumin to the casein, whey protein was added to solution followed by heating at 80°C for 10 min in order to form casein/whey

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to provide a new approach to producing a slowly-digestible snack with sensory appeal suitable for people with hyperglycemia. The study was based on naked barley supplemented with other functional components and used low-temperature extrusion technology. The effects of the extrusion temperature (Et = 65–85°C), feed moisture (Fm = 25–35%), and screw speed (Ss = 60–80

ABSTRACT The core objective of the current study was to assess the effect of encapsulation on the viability and stability of probiotic bacteria under simulated gastrointestinal digestion and thermal conditions. Purposely, probiotics were encapsulated with hydrogel matrices (sodium alginate and carrageenan) using encapsulator. Furthermore, developed microbeads were characterized by X-ray diffraction

ABSTRACT Several reports have indicated a positive effect of Momordica charantia (MC) on blood pressure (BP); nevertheless, these findings have been controversial. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were aimed to investigate the effects of MC supplementation on BP. PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, and Cochrane library databases were searched (up