Foods, Volume 14, Issue 21

Sour meat, a traditional fermented meat product, derives its unique attributes from the flavors developed during the fermentation process. This study systematically investigated the dynamic changes in volatile compounds and bacterial succession in po...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease, and current treatments are limited by significant side effects. Deer bone, which is rich in proteins and various active compounds, possesses anti-inflammatory and bone-health-pro...

Sour soup, a traditional fermented specialty from Northeast China, is renowned for its distinctive aroma and various health benefits. Here, we report the probiotic properties of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Z45—a strain isolated from sour soup...

This study evaluated the nutritional, functional, biological, and sensory potential of proteins derived from Yarrowia lipolytica biomass and their enzymatic hydrolysates for food applications. Three strains were cultivated under bioreactor conditions...

To identify the underlying mechanisms by which H. rhamnoides fruit extract exerts regulatory effects on intestinal function, we investigated its chemical composition using UHPLC Q-Orbitrap HRMS and evaluated its biological effects on Aquaporin-3 (AQP...

Beer consumption behaviors within China exhibited significant regional heterogeneity. To elucidate the specific differences in beer consumer behaviors across different regions and their influencing factors, this study systematically analyzed the sens...

Food matrices such as phytic acid, starch, and proteins can chelate heavy metals, acting as stabilizers that significantly hinder accurately detecting heavy metal contamination. This study proposes a biological digestion strategy to overcome such int...

Climate change is increasingly recognized as a critical factor of food contamination risks, particularly through its influence on pesticide behavior and usage. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and the proliferation of crop pests a...

Guacamole is an avocado-based Ready-to-Eat (RTE) salad product, consumed globally and increasingly popular due to health trends. Its composition, characterized by a relatively neutral pH and stable water activity, creates favorable conditions for mic...

This study aimed to formulate a carrier system to improve the oral bioaccessibility of goat casein peptides (GCAPS). Goat casein was hydrolyzed with papain and subsequently purified to obtain bioactive peptide fractions (GCAPS) with potent hypoglycem...

Wax apple (Syzygium samarangense) is highly perishable postharvest. Even under refrigerated storage conditions, its shelf life typically lasts only about one week. This study developed a novel antibacterial food packaging membrane to extend its shelf...

This study aimed to develop and characterize plant-based smoked salmon analogs by evaluating the effects of three hydrocolloids (kappa carrageenan, iota carrageenan, and konjac gum) on their physicochemical, textural, and functional properties. Sixte...

Akkermansia muciniphila (AKK) is a mucin-degrading gut symbiont with emerging probiotic potential. Among its carbohydrate-active enzymes, Amuc_0517, a glycoside hydrolase family 36 (GH36) protein, has been identified as a highly specific α-gala...

The aim of this study was to evaluate microbiological, physicochemical, instrumental, and sensory parameters of jerky and biltong and to identify potential associations affecting their overall quality and safety. In total, 39 samples of various types...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is associated with gut microbiota imbalance, and probiotics may restore gut flora and improve intestinal health. Sea buckthorn, which is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, may enhance these effects when comb...

Beer consumption patterns are evolving, with gluten-free beers (GFBs) and low- and no-alcohol beers (NABLABs) exhibiting continuous growth, underpinned by health-conscious consumers, younger generations’ preference for moderate drinking, and a...

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen of significant public health concern due to its high environmental resilience and ability to cause severe infections in vulnerable populations. The objective of the present study is to characterize foodb...

‘Qiancha 1’ is an excellent raw material for manufacturing white tea. The effects of different drying parameters on the quality performance of ‘Qiancha 1’ white tea remain poorly understood, which restricts the precise regulat...

Accurately modeling the nonlinear relationships between near-infrared (NIR) spectral signatures and biochemical traits in corn remains a major challenge. A key difficulty lies in capturing multi-scale contextual dependencies—ranging from local...

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of Swiss chard powder (SCP) as a natural nitrite source on the volatile compounds and other qualitative properties of heat-treated sucuk (HTS). Three formulations were created for the production of HTS...

This study investigates the motivations behind food businesses voluntary participation in certification programs and analyzes their non-conformance reports (NCRs). Health and nutrition food businesses lead in voluntary certification, averaging 5.65 N...

Microplastics are widely distributed, but their potential impact on crops cannot be ig-nored. Most current studies focus on common crops such as rice and buckwheat and are mostly at the macro level. In this study, we explored for the first time the c...

Biosynthesis technology is defined as the application of biological systems—such as microorganisms, cultured cells, or enzymes—to the conversion of simple substrates into high-value biomolecules through engineered metabolic pathways [...]

At present, the classification of nongxiangxing baijiu (NXB) predominantly relies on the subjective expertise of distillers and tasters, in the absence of scientifically standardized criteria. This reliance poses challenges for achieving precise clas...

To address the challenge of monitoring the postharvest jasmine bloom stages during industrial tea scenting processes, this study proposes an efficient U-shaped Network (U-Net) model with frequency–spatial cross-attention (FSCA-EUNet) to resolve...

Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, yet increasing environmental cadmium (Cd²⁺) contamination poses a serious threat to consumer safety. Understanding the migration pathway of Cd²⁺ from contaminated soils through tea plants in...

Wenchang chicken, a specialty of Hainan, China, is celebrated for its tender texture and unique flavor. This study investigates the impact of two traditional cooking methods, SW chicken and PP chicken, on the formation of volatile organic compounds (...

Marine-derived proteins are important sources in the preparation of umami peptides due to their delicious and unique taste. The research endeavored to elucidate the established umami peptide library derived from Skipjack tuna protein through a combin...

Collagen peptides derived from animal skins are valuable bioactive ingredients with diverse nutritional and functional properties. This study systematically compared the nutritional value, collagen structure function properties, and bioactivities of...

Fermented foods constitute an integral component of the human diet, evolving from ancient preservation techniques to sophisticated nutritional matrices in modern food systems [...]

Prebiotics are selectively utilized substrates that modulate gut microbiota and host health, yet different prebiotic structures may elicit distinct ecological and metabolic responses. In this study, we investigated the effects of five structurally di...

Plasma-activated water (PAW) is an emerging disinfectant; however, its potential as a quorum sensing inhibitor (QSI) for biofilm control remains underexplored, and its action mechanisms have not been elucidated. This study investigated the effects of...

Due to the high toxicity and widespread distribution of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), there is significant interest in efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly microbial degradation methods. Rhodococcus opacus PD630 cell-free supernatant (RCFS) shows exc...

Ziziphi Spinosae Semen (ZSS), a medicinal and edible homologous herbal drug, is commercially available in both raw and fried (FZSS) forms and has been widely used to improve sleep quality. This study aimed to elucidate the differences in chemical com...

This paper introduces an innovative methodology for optimizing recommendation strategies across different populations within the food industry. While previous approaches to recommending courses have overlooked cultural and age-based preferences, our...

Maize, a globally important crop, is highly susceptible to aflatoxin contamination, posing a serious threat. Therefore, accurate detection of aflatoxin levels in maize is of critical importance. In this study, the Multi-Scale Feature Network with Eff...

Dietary supplements provide essential nutrients and bioactive compounds that enhance health and traditional therapies. However, the quality and composition of these supplements can vary significantly, potentially containing inconsistent levels of act...

The sensitive and efficient detection of ochratoxin A (OTA) is critical for protecting agricultural ecosystems and public health. A dual-mode plasmonic colorimetric/photothermal aptasensor, based on a Mn²⁺-powered DNA walker for mediating gold nanobi...

Background/Objectives: Orange peels (OP), a major by-product of the juice industry, are rich in bioactive compounds (phenolic compounds, pectin, carotenoids, and essential oils). Its valorization represents a promising route to reduce food waste and...

Diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), a common environmental plasticizer, induces oxidative damage and cell apoptosis without efficient treatment. Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides (TFPs) are known natural antioxidants, yet their protection against DEHP t...

Diabetes mellitus is largely driven by oxidative stress that disrupts insulin signaling, leading to failure in insulin-mediated glucose absorption. Exploration of natural bioactive compounds is fueled by their promising role in correcting redox imbal...

The high level of acetaldehyde produced by yeast is a significant concern for all enterprises of beer production. To obtain industrial beer yeast strains with low ability to produce acetaldehyde, a multi-step screening strategy was established, using...

Brown rice is a nutritious, gluten-free whole grain, the edible potential of which is limited by inferior palatability and storage stability. In this study, brown rice (20% w/w) was subjected to heat moisture treatment (HMT) at 110 °C for 2 h, fo...

This study investigated the effects of three different lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains (Limosilactobacillus fermentum 14, Limosilactobacillus reuteri 18, and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CAU808) on the nutrient components, bioactivity, and flavor...

Foxtail millet is a vital grain whose amino acid content affects nutritional quality. Traditional detection methods are destructive, time-consuming, and inefficient. This work established a rapid and non-destructive method for detecting essential ami...

Edible bird nest (EBN) has a longstanding tradition in Chinese herbal medicine as a natural supplement for enhancing health and well-being. Current scientific research indicates that EBN possesses properties conducive to improving male reproductive f...

Fermented sausages are popular worldwide due to their sensory and nutritional characteristics, as well as their convenience for storage and consumption. The production and consumption of meat products are associated with negative impacts from the ris...

Multiple Salmonella outbreaks linked to milk powders call for the need for effective pasteurization processes. Understanding the thermal inactivation kinetics of Salmonella in milk powder is crucial; however, the influence of macronutrient content (p...

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Edible mushrooms have long been recognized for their nutritional and health benefits [...]