2025 May-2 - 183 articles
Brasenia schreberi (BS) is a perennial aquatic plant of the water lily family, of which the recognition as a functional food is on the rise. Polysaccharides from BS have been found to possess antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic activities. This...
The quality and stability of honeys are strongly influenced by their chemical composition and physicochemical properties, which vary with botanical origin. This study examined the physicochemical and compositional properties of cotton, heather, orang...
This study employed ohmic heating to investigate its impact on the physicochemical properties, structural organization, and functional characteristics of okara. Ohmic heating was applied with different field strengths and holding times. After moderat...
Food security indices are widely used to support decision making and provide a structured assessment of countries’ capacities to withstand global environmental and economic crises. However, these indices have inherent limitations, including pot...
This study assessed the nutritional composition, bioactive compounds, phytosterol content, amino acids, and fatty acid profiles of watermeal cultivated under farm conditions (WF1) and harvested from natural environments (WF2 and WF3). WF1 exhibited t...
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The antimicrobial and antibiofilm efficacy of two Ocimum basilicum L., essential oils sourced from Colombia (BEOC) and Italy (BEOI), was evaluated against multidrug-resistant fish isolates of Salmonella enterica subsp. salamae, Bacillus thuringiensis...
This study elucidated the mechanistic interplay between the extrusion parameters (temperature and screw speed), starch molecular architecture (chain-length distribution), and key physicochemical properties of wheat flour extrudates. Four wheat flours...
Capparis spinosa is an edible plant with a long history in the Mediterranean region since antiquity. Its flower buds and leaves are mostly consumed salted or fermented (in vinegar) and are rarely eaten raw or dried. For the first time, caper samples...
The concentrations of pesticide residues were determined in 2164 samples of 46 fruit species, collected over a 4-year period. Fruits originated from 59 countries, including Serbia (N = 199). Pesticide residues were determined by liquid chromatography...
Instant coffee powder is highly sensitive to environmental humidity, which can significantly affect its quality during storage. The objective of this study was to evaluate the storage stability of instant coffee by assessing the moisture uptake and m...
Chenpi extracts (CPEs) are highly valued for their rich bioactive compounds and distinctive aromatic properties, but their environmental sensitivity poses stability challenges in food applications. In this study, CPE microcapsules were fabricated usi...
Two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC × GC-TOF MS) was employed to analyze the volatile flavor compounds (VOCs) of Tricholoma matsutake samples from six different geographical regions: CX (Chuxiong), DL (Dali),...
A. dracunculus L., is a species of traditional Chinese medicine herbs, widely distributed northwestern China and used as antidiabetic, antibacterial etc., but the active compounds and their abundance have not been systematically investigated. This re...
Insoluble dietary fibers (IDFs) represent one of the most promising candidates for novel food formulations, since they can be produced from a wide range of food by-products and wastes, have health benefits, and often enhance the rheology and stabilit...
The integration of functional ingredients into staple foods like bread offers a promising strategy for improving public health. Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) flour, rich in bioactive compounds, has potential as a functional additive. However, its inco...
The increasing demand for sustainable dietary options has intensified the development of plant-based meat analogues. Despite growing market availability, these products often fail to replicate conventional meat’s sensory and nutritional propert...
The effects of pomelo peel-derived dietary fibers (total dietary fiber, cellulose, and microcrystalline cellulose) on in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion and fermentation characteristics of silver carp fish balls were systematically investi...
Recent advances in the production of meat and dairy analogues and plant-based products have introduced new food safety challenges, as these foods are susceptible to contamination by both pathogens and spoilage microorganisms originating from raw mate...
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) is a common lactic acid bacteria used in the food industry with proven health benefits. Maintaining a high viability of probiotics during freeze drying and storage is crucial for their efficacy. The involvement of pro...
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin disease characterized primarily by its chronic and recurrent nature. This has a significant impact on productivity and human longevity. Dysbiosis of gut flora has been demonstrated to be significan...
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.), traditionally cultivated for their oil, are increasingly valued for their nutritional and functional properties across a range of food applications. Sunflower seed butter is a nutritious, allergen-free alternative t...
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of ozonated water in the sanitation and postharvest quality of acerola fruits. The experiment comprised seven treatments: a control group with untreated fruits, three different durations of exposure t...
The traditional aging of cachaça has been performed with different types of wood barrels. Although it is efficient for incorporating phenolics, volatiles, and color into the drink, it is time-consuming for the industry. Alternative aging proce...
With the rise of omnichannel (OC) retailing in food e-retail, understanding how OC retailing and product quality attributes influence consumer purchasing behaviour and value perceptions is crucial for developing e-retail strategies and enhancing cons...
Freezing is employed to preserve the quality of pomegranate juice (PJ) for producing nutritious ready-to-drink beverages. However, the aroma compounds of PJ undergo significant alterations post-freezing. This study aimed to examine the impacts of dif...
Food waste is a global challenge, with broccoli stalks (~58% of the head’s mass) often discarded despite being rich in fiber, fatty acids, organic acids, sugars, phenolic compounds, and glucosinolates. Pretreatments like microwaving are gaining...
In general, the acceptance of edible insects by consumers is low. Therefore, the aim of this research was to develop protein supplements from desiccated crickets. The objectives of this research were to study the effects of four different drying meth...
Artificial intelligence (AI) tends to be extensively used to develop reliable, fast, and inexpensive tools for authenticity control. Initially applied for food differentiation as an alternative to statistical methods, AI tools opened a new dimension...
The paper describes the application of mono-dimensional high-resolution nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) samples to extract the chemical composition reasonably featured by specific genotype (cultivar) and...
The detection of fish freshness is crucial for ensuring food safety. This study addresses the limitations of traditional detection methods, which rely on laboratory equipment and complex procedures, by proposing a smartphone-based detection method, t...
This study demonstrates that Bacillus subtilis GDAAS-A32-derived postbiotics (BSP) enhance yogurt production by optimizing lactic acid bacteria (LAB) viability and functionality. BSP enhanced the growth kinetics and biomass accumulation of Streptococ...
The quality of persimmon wine is closely related to various compounds, including polysaccharides. Polysaccharides are an essential class of macromolecules that modulate the wine’s chemical and physical characteristics by influencing the colloid...
Surface display technology has revolutionized whole-cell biocatalysis by enabling efficient enzyme immobilization on microbial cell surfaces. Compared with traditional enzyme immobilization, this technology has the advantages of high enzyme activity,...
Star anise, a traditional seasoning, plays a significant role in influencing consumer preferences through its flavor release during cooking. This study examines how drying techniques—hot air drying (HAD), heat pump drying (HPD), Far-infrared dr...
Grapes are commonly processed into shelf-stable products such as raisins, wine, juice, and syrup-canned syrup goods. During processing, byproducts like skins and seeds are generated, which contain bioactive compounds including polysaccharides and pol...
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a prevalent pathogen responsible for foodborne diseases in coastal regions. Understanding its dynamic relationship with various meteorological and marine factors is crucial for predicting outbreaks of bacterial foodborne il...
The potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) ranks among the most consumed agricultural products globally and is nutrient-rich. Exposure of potato tubers’ epidermal and subcutaneous tissues to light results in greening and the production of neurotoxic ste...
In this investigation, we established an intelligent computational framework comprising a novel starfish-optimization-algorithm-optimized support vector regression (SOA-SVR) model and a multi-algorithm joint strategy to evaluate the processing applic...
The rising global demand for food and energy has led to growing attention to the nexus between food security and renewable energy. This study aims to investigate the impacts and shocks of renewable energy consumption, particularly solar and wind ener...
The gut microbiota plays important functions in human health and influences immune responses, metabolic processes, and several physiological activities. The modulation of the gut microbiota through dietary interventions has emerged as a promising app...
The flavor profile of white tea emerges from the natural biochemical composition of its tender leaves, a delicate balance profoundly shaped by seasonal growing conditions and tea cultivars. However, the effects of harvest seasons on biochemical and v...
The human gut microbiota is a complex and dynamic ecosystem, recognized for its valuable and wide array of physiological functions. This study investigated the human gut microbiota as a source of enzymes for innovative applications in the biomedicine...
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and Ochratoxin A (OTA) are two of the most potent mycotoxins, recognized for their severe toxicity. In recent years, the consumption of bioactive substances has proven to be a valuable ally in combating their harmful effects on hu...
The different impact and interaction of pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment and sulfite addition on the color, phenolic compounds, volatile profile, and sensory properties of a Primitivo wine were studied at bottling and after six months of storage...
Three-dimensional (3D) food printing (3DFP) is an emerging technology that enables the creation of personalized and functional foods by precisely controlling nutritional content and shape. This study investigated the 3D printability and rheological b...
Myosin is abundant in fish muscle tissue and plays a crucial role in gel quality of fish products. The gel forming ability of myosin is related to its solubility and conformation in ionic solution. This study investigated the regulation of NaCl conce...
The functional exploration of marine-derived proteins is at the forefront of nutritional research. The Argentine squid protein (ASP) was extracted from Argentine squid carcasses and was hydrolyzed using neutral protease, with the degree of hydrolysis...
Diet plays a crucial role in cancer development and progression, beyond traditional risk factors. This review aims to summarize current evidence on the role of diet and specific nutrients in cancer development and progression, focusing on molecular m...
Overweight and obesity are worldwide problems; several strategies have been applied to counteract them, including the development of functional foods with specific bioactivities. Sorghum has been shown in in vitro and in vivo studies to improve vario...
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