Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc.) is an underutilized pulse crop with good drought resistance traits. It is a rich source of protein. Conventional breeding methods for high yielding and abiotic stress tolerant germplasm are hampered by the scarcity of morphological data sets. Thus, horse gram cultivars considered for this study is classified based on prevailing growth factors showing

Financial loss and health risk caused by the substitution of rainbow trout for other salmonid species have become a common issue around the world. The situation could be further exacerbated in China by the ‘abused’ common name of San Wen Yu (the corresponding Chinese ideogram 三文鱼 ) for salmonids, considering the absence of a standardized naming system for seafood species. To prevent such episodes,

Ultrasonic spray nozzle was evaluated for the production of powders and microcapsules, using blueberry extract, modified starch (HI‐CAP 100) and whey protein isolate (WPI). Also, the effect of ultrasonic power and concentration of coating materials on the characteristics of the resulting samples (such as viscosity, particle size, microencapsulation efficiency, color, glass transition temperature, FTIR

Sweet almonds (Prunus dulcis ) harvest weights have significantly increased to meet consumer demand and now exceed processing facility capabilities. Crops are stockpiled for longer periods of time increasing the probability of moisture exposure. Wet almonds can be mechanically dried prior to processing; however, it is unclear how this practice influences lipid oxidation, shelf‐life and consumer acceptance

Two kinds of soy sauce produced via fermentation of the whole soybeans and the defatted soybeans (soy sauce termed ‘SSS’ and ‘SSD’, respectively) were subjected to the treatment using aqueous ethanol solutions with high concentrations. Then tasty peptides were separated from SSS and SSD by sensory guided fractionation, using macroporous resin and RP‐HPLC, and identified by UPLC‐Q‐TOF MS/MS.

Information on the nutritive value, dry matter (DM) digestibility and methane (CH4)‐emission potential of the grass species are required for their optimal utilization in ruminant rations. The present study was designed: (i) to quantify the nutrient profile, mineral composition and in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of winter grass species commonly available in Northern Pakistan; and (ii) measure

Omega‐3 common carp (OCC) raised by patented culture systems have higher level of n‐3 fatty acids and n‐3/n‐6 ratio than normal common carps (NCC) from traditional culture system. Whether the patented farming system and modified fatty acid profile will influence OCC storage stability is unclear. This study aimed to expose the differences of post‐mortem quality changes between NCC and OCC.

Phytosterols are plant components with health benefits. Oleaginous seed hybridization can be relevant to increase phytosterols in diet through enriched oils. Sunflower oils obtained by press (PO) and subsequent solvent extraction (SO) from three types of phytosterol‐enriched seeds were characterized. One presented a phytosterol composition of common sunflower seeds, whereas the others were rich in

Durum wheat semolina is the best raw material for pasta production and its protein content and gluten strength are essential for the cooking quality. The need of developing rapid methods to speed up quality control makes Near Infrared spectroscopy (NIR) a useful method and widely accepted in the cereal sector. In this study, two non‐destructive and rapid technologies, a low‐cost sensor providing a

Peas are an inexpensive, yet nutritious and sustainable source of protein. However, it is challenging to incorporate pea proteins into food formulations due to their beany or green off‐flavours and their limited water solubility.

Natural plant essential oils have antimicrobial properties; however, essential oils are difficult to maintain in a system because of their volatile nature. First, we prepared microcapsules from β ‐cyclodextrin and oregano essential oil and characterized their properties. Second, the effect of microcapsules on the preservation of freshly cut purple yam was studied using an edible coating technique.

Quinoa protein is a potential source of bioactive peptides. Although some studies have demonstrated its angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory properties, investigation on their in vivo effect of blood pressure regulation and peptide characterization remain limited.

Early weaning in yak calves is being attempted to improve yak reproduction rate. However, this has to be done with caution because of the high mortality rate of calves due to the lack of nutrients and the harsh environmental conditions. Twenty‐four weaned male yak calves were used in a 60 d feeding trial in which astragalus root extract (ARE) was supplemented. They were assigned randomly to one of

One of the main disadvantages of red pigments used in foods is their low extraction yield and storage stability. The Roselle flowers are sources of anthocyanins; however, these are unstable during storage, but it could be improved with phenolic compounds, which establish bonds with the anthocyanins. The aim of this work was to identify conditions to improve the extraction efficiency and color stability

Wheat, which is an essential nutrient, is an important food source for human beings because it is used in flour and feed production. As in many nutrients, wheat plays an important role in macaroni and bread production. The types of wheat used for both foods are different, namely bread and durum wheat. A strong separation of these two wheat types is important for product quality. This paper differs

Blueberry is universally acknowledged as a kind of berry rich in antioxidants. Cold plasma, an emerging non‐thermal treatment technology, has been proved to be able to maintain or improve the antioxidant level while inactivating the microorganisms on the surface of fruits and vegetables. Postharvest blueberries were treated with atmospheric cold plasma (ACP; 12 kV, 5 kHz) for 0 s (Control), 30 s (ACP‐30)

The lack of knowledge about the dynamic rheological properties and color degradation of bael fruit pulp gave rise to many problems during thermal processing for the preparation of bael fruit products. In this research, the effect of processing temperature (30‐75°C) on dynamic rheology and color degradation kinetics of bael fruit pulp were studied and analyzed.

The Lanzhou lily (Lilium davidii var. unicolor ) is the only Lilium species that is used for both culinary and medicinal purposes in China. Its bulbs contain various bioactive substances, such as polysaccharides, saponins and colchicine. Lanzhou lily polysaccharides are known to have anti‐immunity, anti‐tumor and anti‐oxidation functions.

Ara h 1 is a major food allergen in peanuts. Recently, many studies have revealed that the MR affects the allergenicity of food proteins.

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages around the world, consumed as an infusion of ground roasting coffee beans with a characteristic taste and flavor. Two main varieties, Arabica and Robusta, are worldwide produced. Besides, the interest of consumers in quality attributes related to coffee production region and varieties is increasing, being necessary encouraging the development of simple methodologies

Acorn fruit, its components and by‐products are experiencing renewed interest thanks to their nutritional and phytochemical features. In particular, the oil extracted from acorns is recognized for having high nutritional quality and for being rich in bioactive compounds. Despite the growing interest, few papers are available about the evolution of acorn oil characteristics during storage. In this framework

Nowadays berries are globally recognized to be among the healthiest foods as they contain diverse and abundant bioactive compounds. Among these are phenolic acids, flavonoids and anthocyanins which are known to confer beneficial effects to human health. South America, particularly southern Chile, is covered by a diversity of understudied and underexploited native berry species. In this review we summarize

The consumption of vegetable juices has increased due to their characteristics such as freshness/natural, high nutritional value, and low calories, being beverages a convenient way of consuming bioactive compounds. High hydrostatic pressure (HPP), which has been mainly used to replace thermal processing, is now also being successfully applied to recover bioactive compounds from herbs as extraction

It is known that cholecystokinin (CCK) plays an essential role in reducing food intake and driving weight loss. Previous studies demonstrated that amino acids were capable of triggering CCK release through G protein‐coupled receptors, but the sensing mechanism remains obscure, especially the intracellular signaling pathway.

Three yeast strains with probiotic potential, Hanseniaspora opuntiae , Pichia kudriavzevii, and Wickerhamomyces anomalus were inoculated in the fermentation of Guajillo chilli pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) sauce, and the different aroma profiles were investigated. Using headspace solid‐phase microextraction‐gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry (HS‐SPME‐GC‐MS) analysis and gas chromatography‐olfactometry

Amaranth leaves can provide important nutrients to small‐scale farming families growing amaranth for seed. Amaranth is known to be tolerant to defoliation, but there is little guidance on when defoliation should be performed for optimal nutritional benefits. This series of experiments assessed tolerance to defoliation at different points throughout the vegetative stage of development, in addition to

Ginger stem (GS) is a by‐product from ginger processing. It can not straightly be edible as a feed or food, which leads to it discarded as wastes or burned. So it is it is very important to develop the new functional products in food or feed industry due to high nutritional and medicinal values. In this paper, the structure and physicochemical properties of ginger stem (GS) powders with different sizes

The persistent water shortage, typical of the Mediterranean agricultural systems, has driven the production methods towards the use of regulated deficit irrigation (DI) strategies which may allow important water savings. To evaluate the extent to which pomegranate (cv. ‘Wonderful' ) attributes may differ depending on the irrigation application rates, we investigated the effect of four different irrigation

A major problem in the orange industry is ‘delayed’ bitterness, which is caused by limonin, a bitter compound developing from its non‐bitter precursor limonoate A‐ring lactone (LARL) during and after extraction of orange juice. The glucosidation of LARL by limonoid UDP‐glucosyltransferase (LGT) to form non‐bitter glycosyl‐limonin during orange maturation has been demonstrated as a natural way to debitter

Iprodione is considered to be an endocrine‐disturbing pesticide, which could harm consumers. The garlic crop has three edible parts: the garlic, the green garlic, and the garlic shoot, which correspond to different stages of its growth. In this study, iprodione residue dissipation and distribution in these three edible parts were investigated, and dietary risk was evaluated.

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) is an Andean original pseudocereal with high nutritional value. During quinoa processing, large amounts of saponin‐rich husks byproducts are obtained. Quinoa saponins, which are biologically active, could be used for various agriculture purposes. Silver nanoparticles have increasingly attracted attention for the management of crop diseases in agriculture. In this work

Differences in the composition of the intestinal microbiota and energetic metabolism between lean and obese population have been described. Legume consumption has been reported to modulate intestinal microbiota composition. However, to the best of our knowledge no information can be found in the literature on the effects of consumption of diets containing extruded legume plus cereal mixes on the intestinal

Consumption of Spirulina‐ based functionalized food is usually unpleasant due to its specific sensorial properties. Therefore, Spirulina was encapsulated using alginate and whey protein concentrate (WPC) by emulsification method, and the effect of adding free and microencapsulated Spirulina (MS) to non‐fat stirred yogurt was investigated during storage.

Processing of edible bird's nest (EBN) requires extensive washing to remove impurities and produces huge amounts of EBN co‐products, which contain mainly feathers with glycoproteins attached, which are usually discarded. This study was conducted to recover the valuable EBN glycoproteins from the waste material. Enzymatic hydrolysis was applied to recover EBN glycopeptides from EBN co‐products (EBNcoP)

Species belonging to the genus Aspergillus have been used in traditional Japanese fermented foods. Aspergillus sojae is a species responsible for strong proteolytic activity. Freeze‐drying treatments followed by physical disruption enables the pulverization of the mycelia of A. sojae RIB 1045 grown in whey protein‐base solid media. Intracellular proteases were extracted using this protocol to compare

Medium‐ and long‐ chain triacylglycerols (MLCTs) are functional structural lipids that can provide the human body with essential fatty acids and a faster energy supply. This study aimed to prepare MLCTs rich in α ‐linolenic by enzymatic interesterification of perilla oil and medium‐chain triacylglycerols (MCTs), catalyzed by Lipozyme RM IM, Lipozyme TL IM, Lipozyme 435, and Novozyme 435 respectively

During the production of fresh‐cut products, crops are exposed to wounding stress, and as a stress response, phenolic antioxidants are synthesized. This stress response is elicited by extracellular adenosine triphosphate, released from wounded cells and recognized by receptors of unwounded cells. The phenolic antioxidants produced as a stress response are beneficial for human health. However, a common

Today, ultrasound is increasingly utilized in enzyme modification. Strongly dependent on the specific operational conditions, the modification effect brought by ultrasound can be activation and inactivation of enzymes. This work aims to study the ultrasound mechanisms under different conditions, to investigate the respective roles of free radical effect and mechanical effect in pectinase activation

Inappropriate disposal of herb residues in China has caused major problems for the immediate environment and to human safety. Here, three herb residues, compound Kushen injection (CKI), Qizhi Tongluo capsule (QTC), and Shenbai Shuxin capsule (SSC), were applied as substrates to corncob at various ratios (30:60, 45:45, and 60:30) for the propagation of the mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus . The effects

Infrared freeze drying (IRFD) utilizes infrared radiation as a novel heating source in freeze drying (FD), leading to high‐quality dehydrated products and less drying time. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of IRFD on the drying characteristics (drying time and energy consumption), volatiles, physical structure and nutritional properties of Rosa rugosa flower. In addition, freeze drying

Increasing food safety awareness of consumers promotes the development of rapid and sensitive detection techniques for pesticide residues. In this study, a new type of rapid detection card for organophosphorus and carbamate pesticide residues was developed by electrospinning. The card involved enzyme fiber mat (EFM) and substrate fiber mat (SFM) which were prepared by mixing poly(vinyl alcohol) with

Central kitchen is a new trend in food industry where centralized preparation and processing of fresh foods as well as distribution of finished or semi‐finished products to catering chains or related units take place. Fresh foods processed by a central kitchen mainly include fruit and vegetables, meat, aquatic products and edible fungi; these foods have high water activities and thermal sensitivities

Driven by environmental concerns, chemical fumigants are no longer allowed in many countries. Therefore, other strategies for reducing fungal inoculum in soils and on crop debris are being explored. In this study, several Brassicaceae crops were screened for their potential to control Fusarium gramineaum and Fusarium poae mycelial growth in an in vitro inverted Petri dish experiment. Volatile production

The gut microbiota plays important roles in physiological and pathological processes of the host. The effect of black tea on the gut microbiota of healthy individuals remains unclear.

Sustainable greenhouse tomato production requires optimal fertilizer management to achieve the double‐win strategy of producing high yields and maximizing profits with less environmental pollution. The objective of this study was to seek an optimal fertilization strategy maintaining high productivity of greenhouse tomato, improving nitrogen use efficiency and reducing nitrate leaching risk.

Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius ) roots store carbohydrate in the form of prebiotic fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which improve intestinal health. Yacon has a potential to prevent the intestinal barrier alterations associated with colorectal cancer (CRC). This study aimed to investigate the preventive effects of yacón flour on alterations promoted by CRC induced by 1,2‐dimethylhydrazine in rats.

Adding value to conventional fruit juices by including prebiotic compounds into their formulation and preserving them using non‐thermal, eco‐friendly and safe technologies represents interesting and strategic approaches to diversify the healthy and innovative food products offer. In this context, the effect of ultrasound‐assisted processing (for 15 and 30 min, 40 kHz, 180 W) on microbiological, physicochemical

Soursop (Annona muricata L.) is an underutilized tropical and subtropical fruit with high nutritional and therapeutic benefits. This fruit is faced with enormous post‐harvest losses due to its high perishability. This work was aimed to optimize the pectinase‐assisted extraction conditions of soursop juice using Doehlert design and to study the effect of pectinase on its pectin structure.

To improve the physicochemical and antibacterial properties of the coatings, the CS coatings were respectively prepared by casting method with ZnO and Ag/ZnO microspheres as modifiers. The chemical structures and micromorphology of ZnO, Ag/ZnO microspheres and CS coatings were characterized by X‐ray diffraction, Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron

The East African Rift Valley (EARV) area is characterized by an intense volcanic activity, which largely influences the nature of soils, ground and surface waters causing a transfer of fluoride from volcanic emissions to the environment. Field experiments were conducted in F‐contaminated areas of Ngarenanyuki (Arumeru district) in North Tanzania. In order to evaluate the potential fluoride exposure

The relationships between soil and coffee beans variables were evaluated and then the influence of bean composition on cup quality attributes was computed by means of relation studies. A total of 139 coffee and soil samples were collected directly from the same number of coffee plantations in Chiapas, Mexico.

The experiment investigated the chronic effect on the compositions and proportions of cecal microbiota of laying hens for 12 weeks after consuming two genetically modified (GM) corn containing the maroACC gene from Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain (CC) and the mCry1Ac gene from Bacillus thuringiensis strain (BT) in comparison with the isogenic corn (CT).

The development of brewer's spent grain protein films with potential active packaging properties was investigated. Films were prepared by casting protein dispersions at different pHs (2, 8, 11), plasticizers (polyethylene glycol –PEG– or glycerol), and levels (0–0.25 g g−1) of PEG. Mechanical, water‐barrier and solubility, optical, antioxidant (reducing power, ABTS•+ and lipidic radical scavenging)

The common weeds Echinochloa crus‐galli L. and Setaria glauca L. were studied for their sensitivity to aqueous extracts or dry biomass of the following cover crops (CCs): Brassicaceae (Sinapis alba, Raphanus sativus var. Oleiformis, Camellina sativa) , Fagopyrum esculentum, and Guizotia abyssinica.

Phenolic compounds are phytochemicals present in vegetables which contribute to human health. Although nitrogen deficiency and sucrose (Suc) are linked to phenolic production in vegetables, the relationship between them in the regulation of phenolic biosynthesis remains unknown. This study investigated the potential role of Suc in regulating phenolic biosynthesis of lettuce under low nitrogen condition

Pesticides are widely used to control insect infestation and weeds in agriculture. However, concerns about the pesticide residues in agricultural products have been raised in recent years because of public interest in health and food quality and safety. Thus, rapid, convenient, and accurate analytical methods for the detection and quantification of pesticides are urgently required.

The aim of this study was to investigate the potential anti‐obesity effects of Camellia nitidissima Chi flower extract (Cnfe) by examining its effects in terms of the regulation of lipid levels and modulation of gut microbiota in rats with high‐fat‐diet‐induced obesity.

Application of fish skin collagen has received increasing attention due to mammalian derived diseases and religious limitations. Collagen fibril gel could be formed in vitro through the self‐assembly process. The present study investigated the effect of pH on the self‐assembly in vitro of acid‐solubilized collagen (ASC) from golden pompano skin by determining the turbidity, rheological viscoelasticity

Storage is an essential part of brown rice circulation. During the storage process, the metabolic activity of brown rice is still ongoing, and long‐term storage leads to the deterioration of brown rice. Metabolomics analysis was performed using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry to investigate the changes in metabolites of brown rice after storage at 18 °C for 12 months.

Pesticides are widely utilized worldwide to control undesirable life forms during the planting procedure in agriculture. But they can pollute the nature and jeopardize human wellbeing. Additionally, on account of high resistance and biological activity; pesticides are able to accumulate in living organs and lead to acute and long‐term negative effects along with toxicity. Milk and dairy products constitute