Fucan sulfate (FS) from sea cucumbers possesses linear sequences with repeating units that differ principally in the pattern of sulfation and position of glycosidic linkage. FS from Stichopus herrmanni (ShFS) was preliminarily identified as the relatively simple structure {-3)-L-Fuc2S-(α1-}n. Herein, mild acid hydrolysis was employed on ShFS to yield 21 oligosaccharides. Analyses on their structures

Du-Zhong tea is a health beverage produced from Eucommia ulmoides leaves (EUL) as raw materials using traditional tea processing and Chinese herbal pieces processing methods. To evaluate the differences between tender leaves and mature leaves of Du-Zhong tea, UPLC-Q-TOF MS was used to analyze the constituents in EUL collected in April and August. A total of 52 compounds, including iridoids, phenylpropanoids

This study, nanoscale α-, β-, γ-cyclodextrin (CD)-metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) were successfully prepared using solvothermal assisted ultrasound method. CD-MOFs were used as nanocarriers to encapsulate catechin (CA), and their encapsulation capacities were evaluated. Encapsulation capacities of CD-MOFs to incorporate CA followed the order: β-CD-MOFs > γ-CD-MOFs > α-CD-MOFs. CA/CD-MOFs were characterized

Piperine (PIP) is the most active main component in pepper. The interaction of small molecules with biomolecules leads to structural and functional changes. In this study, the binding mechanism and antioxidant activity of PIP with hemoglobin (Hb) are presented using spectroscopic and computational methods. Results showed that the redox activity of PIP on Hb showed concentration dependence. Fluorescence

Geographical origin discrimination of agro-products is essential to guarantee food safety and fair trade. Garlic samples cultivated in six provinces or major production regions in China were characterized for stable isotopes (δ13C, δ2H, δ18O, δ15N, and δ34S), bioelemental contents (% C, % N and % S), and sulfur-containing compounds (8 organosulfur components and 2 amino acids). Results showed that

The active peptides in Qingke baijiu fermented from Qingke (highland barley) are rarely reported. This work was designed to accurately identify peptides in Qingke baijiu and evaluate their angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory activities in vitro. Four novel peptides, Val-Val-Thr-Gly-Val-Gly-Gly-Gln (VVTGVGGQ), Leu-Pro-Val-Gly-Pro (LPVGP), Leu-Leu-Ser-Pro-Pro (LLSPP), and Phe-Pro-Leu-Gln-Pro-His-Gln-Pro

Greek honey was examined for 238U, 234U, 210Pb, 210Po, 40K, and 137Cs levels. 238U was calculated from 0.013±0.007 Bq kg -1 to 0.10±0.02 Bq kg -1 while 234U ranged from 0.017±0.009 Bq kg -1 to 0.11±0.03 Bq kg -1. 210Pb measured from 0.04±0.02 Bq kg -1 to 1.70±0.26 Bq kg -1 whereas 210Po activity determined between 0.02±0.01 Bq kg -1 and 2.31±0.34 Bq kg -1. 40 K found at the range of 7.9±1.6 Bq kg -1

Flavor instability of ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee during storage negatively impacts product quality. Untargeted liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) analysis was applied to identify chemical compounds that degraded during storage and impacted the flavor attributes of RTD coffee. Mass spectrometry chemical profiles of non-aged and aged coffee samples were modeled against the degree of difference

Melamine selective acrylate citric acid (ACA) based polymeric membrane sensor was prepared by radical polymerization method and the sensor was characterized. The sensor showed a selective fluorescent response to melamine (λex/λem = 388/425 nm). The sensor response is linear in the concentration range of 3.96 × 10−9 to 7.93 × 10−8 mol L−1, the optimum pH value is 6.0 and response time is less than 1 min

Malachite green (MG) is an organic dye compound that is frequently used as a fungicide and antiseptic in aquaculture. However, human or animal exposure to MG causes carcinogenic, teratogenic and mutagenic effects. Herein, a novel fluorescent assay was designed for the detection of MG using manganese dioxide nanosheets (MnO2 NS) as an energy acceptor to quench the fluorescence of branched poly(ethylenimine)

The quality of postharvest apples is greatly affected by storage temperatures. In this paper, the sensory qualities, such as flavor, texture, color, and taste change of apples during storage at 4 °C and 20 °C were investigated. After correlation analysis, the partial least squares (PLS) and artificial neural network (ANN) techniques were used to build a shelf-life prediction model. The results showed

Antinutrients (ANs) interact with proteins changing its behavior and may affect Maillard reaction (MR). This work aimed to study the effect of phytic acid, tannic acid, and saponin on asparagine-glucose MR. The effect of AN concentration (0–1 mM) and reaction time (3–30 min at 150 °C) on the formation of melanoidins and acrylamide was determined. Other MR compounds were analyzed by gas chromatography

Poultry is one of the fastest growing industries due to advantages in land use, rapid production and advances in feed technology. The rising trend in the consumption of poultry meat over the last 50 years has also increased concerns about food safety. Campylobacter jejuni is the leading bacterial cause of gastroenteritis, the foremost cause of foodborne deaths. Despite significant progress in food

Pathogens are one of the supreme threats for the public health around the world in food supply chain. The on-site monitoring is an emerging trend for screening pathogens during the food processing and preserving. Traditional analytical tools have been unable to satisfy the current demands. Smartphones have enormous potentials for achieving on-site detection of foodborne pathogens, with intrinsic advantages

This study aimed to better understand the effects of acidic electrolysed water (AEW, 4 mg/L) and levulinic acid (LA, food grade, 2%) combination on organic strawberry over 7 days. This combined method reduced the population of strawberry’s natural microbiota by 1–2 log CFU/g and kept the level of inoculated Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella below the detection limit (2 log CFU/g) during the whole

In this study, a novel Accelerated Solvent Extraction (ASE) procedure combined with UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS was developed for detailed untargeted lipid profile of mozzarella cheese. Response Surface Methodology and Pareto front, using a Central Composite Design (CCD), were employed to define the optimised combination of extraction temperature, number of extraction cycles and mix of solvents. LipidSearchTM

Herein, a molecularly imprinted surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) sensor was developed for the selective capture and sensitive detection of tryptamine in foods. The SERS sensor exploited silver nanoparticle-decorated TiO2 (TiO2@Ag) substrates for Raman signal enhancement via synergistic effect of electromagnetic enhancement and photoinduced charge-transfer, whilst surface functionalization

In this research, a green, selective and inexpensive switchable hydrophilicity solvent-based liquid phase microextraction (SHS-LPME) procedure has been optimized for the extraction and preconcentration of sulfadiazine (SDZ) in milk, honey and water samples prior to spectrophotometric analysis. Five variables affecting the SHS-LPME procedure were optimized using chemometric-based central composite design

A novel sol-gel pyridylethylthiopropyl functionalized silica-based sorbent was synthesized and utilized in an on-line column preconcentration system coupled with flame atomic absorption spectrometry for metal determination. The developed platform was used for the determination of Pb(II) and Cu(II) in beer samples, since there are limited automatic methods for routine analysis of alcoholic beverage

An untargeted peptide profiling based on ultra-performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of flight mass spectrometry with chemometrics was performed to differentiate ultra-high temperature processed milk and reconstituted milk. Thirty-three marker peptides were identified, primarily released from the C- or N-terminal of β-casein and αs1-casein. These peptides were produced by heating and protease

Monascus red pigments are widely used in the food industry, mainly as intracellular red pigments. The low yields of extracellular red pigments (ERPs) make them unsuitable for large-scale industrial production. Herein, a novel integrated fermentation system (IFS) consisting of sodium starch octenyl succinate and Triton X-100 was explored for increasing yield, resulting in an ERP yield of 126.7 U/mL

In this study, for the first time, surface molecularly imprinted magnetic covalent organic frameworks (Fe3O4@COFs@MIPs) were combined with disposable screen-printed electrode (SPE) to construct a portable and on-site electrochemical sensor for the rapid detection of tetracycline (TC). The Fe3O4@COFs@MIPs, which was prepared by layer-by-layer modification method, had good magnetism and excellent adsorption

Green analysis is defined as the analysis of chemicals in a manner where sample extraction and analysis are performed with least amounts of steps, low hazardous materials, while maintaining efficiency in terms of analytes detection. Coffee and cocoa represent two of the most popular and valued beverages worldwide in addition to their several products i.e., cocoa butter, chocolates. This study presents

The ultrasound-assisted aqueous two-phase extraction (UA-ATPE) was employed to develop an effective technique for the extraction of flavonoids from jujube peels (JPs). The extraction conditions were further optimized as K2HPO4 35% (w/w), ethanol 20% (w/w), solid-liquid ratio 1:30 g/mL (w/v), ultrasonic power 200 W, and extraction time 50 min. Moreover, rutin, quercetin 3-β-D-glucoside, and kaempferol-3-O-rutinosid

This study evaluated the effect of hydrothermal treatment of whole wheat grains at 100 °C followed by cold-storage (4 °C/ 7days) on the resulting grains, flakes, and flour characteristics. The extent of starch hydrolysis after oral-gastro-small intestinal digestion in vitro was significantly lower (p<0.05) in intact grains, flakes, and flours from the cold-stored grains, 35.73±0.34%, 49.92±0.18% and

With the dramatic increase of organic banana production worldwide, it is essential to be able to monitor compliance with organic specifications. While the detection of pesticide fraud is routinely controlled by detecting pesticide residues in organic bananas, the detection of fertilizer fraud is much more complex. We compared the δ13C and δ15N isotopic values of green bananas from organic and conventional

Spoiled meat contains many pathogenic bacteria; hence, the intake of spoiled food can lead to various illnesses. To screen the freshness of food, in this study, we devised a ratiometric fluorescence sensor dicyanovinyl coumarin (CMDC) for the determination of cadaverine, an important biomarker for the spoilage of meat. CMDC underwent aza-Michael addition with cadaverine, exhibiting high sensitivity

The binding mechanisms between soy β-conglycinin/glycinin and (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) were evaluated using multi-spectral techniques and molecular modeling. Additionally, the emulsifying properties of β-conglycinin/glycinin were investigated in their interactions with EGCG. Fluorescence analysis revealed that the quenching of β-conglycinin/glycinin by EGCG was static quenching. Specifically

The antidiabetic potential of bioactive peptides derived from simulated gastrointestinal digestion (SGID) of proteins present in amaranth quinoa and chia was evaluated using their bioactivity profile and theoretical interaction with DPP-IV and α-glucosidases. In silico SGID generated 52 different fragments with in vitro antidiabetic activity where fragments PW, PF, PPG, PM, SW, IW, SF, PP, PPL, PG

This study aimed to produce and characterized active biodegradable packages by extrusion of cassava starch, biodegradable polyester, plasticizer, and acai extract (EA 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4%) and to evaluate its effects on extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for 120 days. All analyses were performed at the beginning (day 0) and the end of the experiment (day 120). The oil was characterized for acidity index (IA)

A high throught methododology based on a green extraction technique, µSPEed®, followed by high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) has been proposed for the analysis of atropine and scopolamine in tea and herbal tea infusions. For this, a digiVOL® Digital Syringe was used with different sorbents and working conditions to obtain a fast and efficient µSPEed® extraction

Emulsion gels are structured emulsion systems that behave as soft solid-like materials. Emulsion gels are commonly used in food-product design both as fat replacers and as delivery carriers of bioactive compounds. Different plant-derived proteins like soy, chia, and oat have been used in emulsion gel formulation to substitute fat in meat products and to deliver some vegetable dyes or extracts. Quinoa

Citrus fruit are consumed worldwide due to their excellent features, such as delicious taste and health-promoting compounds. However, section drying, a physiological disorder of citrus fruit, often occurs both in the preharvest and postharvest storage, causing a significant reduction in fruit quality and consumer acceptance. In this review, section drying of citrus fruit was divided into three types:

This study aimed to explore the effect of secondary lipid oxidation products (SLOPs) on Hemoglobin (Hb) in chicken model. The fluorescence quenching technique and molecular docking were employed, and the apparent binding constants Ksv and the binding site numbers of SLOPs with Hb were calculated. The results revealed that three SLOPs (hexanal, benzaldehyde, and 2-pentanone) obviously promoted the oxidation

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This study was designed to investigate the formation of camellia oil body (OB) emulsion gels covalently cross-linked by oxidized polyphenols: catechin (OCT), caffeic acid (OCF), chlorogenic acid (OCA), and tannic acid (OTA). The structural characteristics, thermal stabilities, antioxidant activities, rheological properties, and lipid digestion kinetics of the cross-linked OB-polyphenol emulsion gels

The seeds of Africa's majestic baobab are often discarded or poorly utilized. Few studies explored its potential as a coffee substitute, while the key volatile compounds are still unknown. These compounds were hypothesized to be responsible for baobab's sensory acceptance. In this study, the physicochemical, sensory, and key volatile composition of brews from coffee beans and baobab seeds subjected

Chalky rice has an undesirable appearance and reduced commercial value. To understand the relationship between starch structural characteristics and chalkiness, a comprehensive investigation was conducted of molecular structural differences between starch in chalky and translucent parts of the same chalky grains (three Japonica and two Indica rices), this strategy being such as to minimize genetic

In this paper, a lutein-glucosyl stevioside (stevia-G)-hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) complex was prepared via an antisolvent precipitation combined with dynamic high pressure microfluidization method. The solubility, microstructure, crystallinity and thermodynamic properties of the freeze-dried powder were investigated, as well as the formation mechanism and the storage stability of the produced

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This review considers alternative protein sources through the analysis of food science literature and patents. Data collection was performed from scientific literature and patent documents using the Scopus and National Institute of Industrial Property databases, with a term combination “alternative protein source” and “source* AND protein* AND alternative*”. A total of 945 documents were analyzed.