2025 June-2 - 144 articles
Food security remains one of the most critical global challenges of the 21st century. Traditional tree crops domesticated by indigenous people have the potential to increase food security and improve the livelihoods of smallholders in developing coun...
The presence of filamentous fungi with toxigenic ability from the Aspergillus genera is frequently found in maize kernels, and this can lead to decay and mycotoxin contamination of the kernels. In this study, we morphologically and molecularly charac...
Consumer demand for plant-based functional foods, especially probiotic beverages, has increased due to their health benefits and suitability as dairy-free alternatives. This study assessed, through a factorial combination, the stability of plant-base...
This study investigated the synergistic effects of ultra-high pressure (UHP) and egg white protein (EWP) on the gel properties of sodium-reduced shrimp surimi. A Box–Behnken design targeting UHP pressure (200–400 MPa), duration (10–...
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) poses a significant threat to public health and safety, and enhancing the monitoring of S. aureus in food is essential to curb and prevent foodborne transmission. In order to obtain strains for more convenient and ra...
The by-products that may contain tetrodotoxin (TTX) produced during the processing of farmed pufferfish have caused food safety risks and environmental pollution. Peptidoglycan (PG) of lactic acid bacteria could adsorb TTX; however, its complex struc...
This study explores the effects of Tricholoma matsutake-derived insoluble dietary fiber (TMIDF) on the pasting behavior, structural properties, and in vitro digestibility of rice flour. The incorporation of 5% TMIDF significantly increased the peak v...
Background: With growing interest in healthy lifestyles, protein bars have gained popularity. However, many commercial bars contain excessive calories, sugar, and artificial additives that undermine their health benefits. This study aimed to develop...
This study investigated the perceptions of animal welfare and the consumption of alternative protein sources among future professionals in agronomy, food science, and veterinary medicine. A sample of 769 participants from three faculties [ESALQ (&ldq...
The important role of antibiotics cannot be overestimated, as human health relies heavily on them for the treatment of infectious diseases. In this study, the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of pathogens isolated from spinach (Spinacia oleracea...
Fruit quality testing plays a crucial role in the advancement of fruit industry, which is related to market competitiveness, consumer satisfaction and production process optimization. In recent years, nondestructive testing technology has become a re...
This study explores the potential of lysine (Lys) and tilapia myofibrillar protein (MP) composite particles in the formulation of highly inwardly directed emulsions (HIPEs). Infrared spectroscopy, potentiometric analysis, and molecular docking studie...
This study systematically investigated the evolution of color values and the reaction kinetics of the Maillard reaction in membrane-clarified sugarcane juice during the vacuum evaporation process, providing a theoretical basis for pigment regulation...
Accurately modeling the degradation of food antioxidants in oils is essential for understanding oxidative stability and improving food shelf life. This study presents an innovative machine learning approach integrating neural differential equations a...
Background: Red meat, a significant source of heme iron, may influence iron status and metabolic health, particularly in Qatar, where consumption is high. Understanding these associations is essential for addressing iron deficiency and cardiovascular...
This study developed biodegradable levan–chitosan composite films for beef filet packaging, optimizing their functional properties and assessing their efficacy in food preservation. Films were prepared via solution casting using varying levan&n...
This study investigated the impact of slow cooling on browning and fruit quality at three maturity stages (early, mid and late). Slow cooling reduced core browning in early/mid-harvest pears, as the browning indexes of early-, middle- and late-harves...
Novel peptide-zinc chelates (DSPs-Zn) with a zinc content of 186.94 mg/g were synthesized from deer tendon peptides at pH 6, 60 °C, 60 min, and peptide-zinc mass ratio of 1:3. Ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy (UV) and Fourier transform...
Soy isolate protein (SPI), as a high-quality plant protein source, is often processed into various soy products. In this study, the physicochemical properties of SPI treated with transglutaminase (TGase) were investigated in correlation with emulsifi...
The popularity of small-scale and local fruit and vegetable production has increased in recent years due to perceived economic, environmental, and social benefits. However, these operations face contamination risks that both consumers and small-scale...
Fats play a key role in the rheological and textural properties of meat products. However, growing awareness of the link between diet and disease has stimulated research on fat replacers that can replicate these functional properties. Inulin, a &beta...
In this study, the impacts of traditional processing on phytates contents, phytate: mineral molar ratios, and the bioaccessibility of calcium, iron, and zinc in three traditional koko production units (KP1, KP2, and KP3) and two zoomkoom production u...
This study investigates the influence of sensory evaluation results on consumer preference, specifically focusing on salted rice balls made from low-amylose rice, which is suitable for chilled rice applications. Sensory evaluations were conducted thr...
Understanding the changes in tea aroma and non-volatile substances during roasting is essential for optimizing tea processing and enhancing tea quality. In this study, the Carbon Module Labeling (CAMOLA) technique was employed to simulate the roastin...
The search for sustainable and health-promoting food sources has increased interest in edible insects, which are rich in proteins and bioactive compounds with potential nutraceutical applications. In this study, we evaluated the bioactive properties...
(1) Background: Lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus L.) are underutilized legumes rich in nutrients; however, they are limited by the presence of antinutritional content. In this study, we evaluated the effects of a low-cost germination treatment on the nu...
Green soybeans, or edamame (Glycine max L. Merril), serve as a superior source of phytochemicals and other nutritive substances and are commonly used as ingredients and additives in food products due to their polyphenols’ functional properties...
Microalgae are increasingly recognised as sustainable, nutrient-dense sources of bioactive compounds with broad health-promoting potential. Rich in carotenoids, phenolics, polyunsaturated fatty acids, phycobiliproteins, sterols, and essential vitamin...
To investigate the interaction effects of resting times (0, 6, and 12 h) and NaHCO3 concentrations (0, 2, 4, and 6 g/kg) on chicken myofibrillar protein (CMP), this study analyzed the changes in solubility, active sulfhydryl groups, rheological behav...
In 2023, the Italian Bracigliano sweet cherries were awarded the important European label PGI. However, reliable information on the compositional and nutraceutical quality of this product is still relatively undefined and fragmented. Therefore, we in...
Pesticide residues in foods can disturb the intestinal barrier and microbiota, even at a very low dose; however, studies on direct consequences on intestinal health are still lacking. Here, we evaluated the damage of imidacloprid (IMI) to the intesti...
Iron deficiency is a global health issue, making the development of novel iron supplements to enhance iron absorption critically important. In this study, low molecular weight donkey-hide gelatin peptides (LMW DHGP) were enzymatically hydrolyzed from...
Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are regarded as an important ingredient for functional foods and nutraceuticals. Cinnamomum camphora seed kernel oil (CCSKO) contains more than 95% medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs), which is a significantly higher le...
The effects of soy protein and whey protein supplementation on glycemic control show inconsistency, and the mechanisms underlying the impact of a high-protein diet on blood glucose regulation remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the impact of...
The objective of our study is to monitor the stability of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) flavoured with cloves. Two flavouring processes were tested, namely the maceration of cloves in olive oil and the grinding of cloves with olives. The analysis of...
Longzi black barley (Hordeum vulgare L. var. nudum, LBB), a highland barley variant with superior nutritional properties, has gained increasing attention for its health-promoting benefits. However, the metabolic changes during its germination process...
In this study, the chemopreventive effects of rosmarinic acid (RA), a major phenolic acid of the plant Rosmarinus officinalis L., against the carcinogenic naturally occurring mycotoxin aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) were investigated using both in silico and in...
Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts are highly resistant to conventional disinfection methods and have been associated with foodborne outbreaks linked to unpasteurized fruit and vegetable juices. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Pulsed Elec...
‘Asprinio’ grape is used to produce a white wine from the Campania region, known as ‘Asprinio’ (DOC since 1993). A plethora of approaches was adopted to characterize the organic compounds (e.g., free amino acids and other meta...
Food contaminants, including harmful microbes, pesticide residues, heavy metals and illegal additives, pose significant public health risks. While traditional detection methods are effective, they are often slow and require complex equipment, which l...
Alkylresorcinols (ARs) are bioactive phenolic lipids with potential health-promoting properties; they are particularly abundant in wheat bran. This study aimed to compare the efficiency of eight extraction methods—including Soxhlet, ultrasound-...
To investigate the effects of different processing methods on the characteristic flavor of Undaria pinnatifida, this study systematically compared the volatile flavor compositions of four sample groups, namely fresh U. pinnatifida from Dalian (WD), s...
Tetraselmis chuii is a microalga commercialized because of its richness in health-beneficial molecules. Previous studies have profusely demonstrated the biological properties of compounds isolated from T. chuii, but data are not yet available on the...
Hydrocortisone is a typical glucocorticoid commonly used in livestock production; however, its overuse can result in hormone residues in milk. Long-term consumption of such milk may lead to a series of health issues. Therefore, the timely and rapid d...
Storage conditions significantly impact the quality and functional properties of extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO). This study investigated the impact of light and dark storage on the nutritional quality of Umbrian EVOO and its effectiveness in tissue re...
Astaxanthin (AST), a ketocarotenoid, is prevalent in aquatic life forms. AST has a variety of health-promoting effects, such as anti-oxidation, anti-cancer, eye protection, anti-inflammatory, immune regulation, skin care, anti-diabetes, neuroprotecti...
Yak (Bos grunniens) meat is popular with a unique flavor and high nutritional value. This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with rumen-protected methionine (RPM) on meat quality, fatty acid composition, volatile flavor compoun...
In recent years, the butter crab (BC), a distinctive phenotypic variant of the female mud crab Scylla paramamosain, has garnered increasing market attention due to its perceived superior nutritional and sensory attributes. This study conducted a comp...
The increasing demand for reliable food preservation strategies has driven the development of active biopolymer-based films as alternatives to conventional packaging. This study evaluates Nisin/Na-EDTA-enriched alginate and gelatin films for preservi...
A subject of increasing fundamental and technological interest is the techno- and bio-functionality of functional foods and nutraceuticals in high-solid gels. This encompasses the diffusion of natural bioactive compounds, prevention of oxidation of e...
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