Foods, Volume 14, Issue 23

Pasuchaca (Geranium dielsianum Knuth), a traditional Peruvian medicinal plant from the Geraniaceae family used for diabetes management, was investigated for its antiglycative properties. This study aimed to screen, isolate, and identify the active an...

Faced with the transformation of food and the rapid pace of life among university students, consumption behaviors for food products such as Andean grains have become significant topics. To better understand this issue, this study aimed to analyze the...

This study aimed to investigate the influence of lipid oxidation intensity on histamine accumulation in fermented sausages and to identify specific lipid oxidation products potentially responsible for promoting histamine formation. Pork backfat was s...

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic compounds known for their environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and adverse human risks. This study presents Singapore’s first Total Diet Study assessing the occurrence and dietary...

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are key aroma determinants in pork, and gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS) is an effective technique for their detection. However, the detection conditions for pork using GC-IMS have yet to be stan...

This study evaluated the antagonistic activity of the cell-free supernatant of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus ATCC 9595 (Lcr-CFS) against Listeria monocytogenes, a major foodborne pathogen, that represents a challenge to food safety, due to its remarka...

Lycopene is a naturally potent lipophilic antioxidant, which limits its bioavailability for absorption during intestinal digestion. Therefore, this study utilized a self-emulsifying delivery system (SEDS) to enhance the solubility and bioavailability...

This study investigated the potential of Fraction I (FI, <1 kDa), a peptide fraction derived from whey protein hydrolysates (WPH) exhibiting strong in vitro scavenging activity against DPPH, superoxide, and hydroxyl radicals, to mitigate quality d...

Daqu, a representative solid-state fermentation product, produces saccharifying enzymes to degrade sorghum starch into fermentable sugars for ethanol synthesis. Spatial heterogeneity in Daqu drives community assembly. However, its regulatory role in...

Sour cream is a functional dairy product with a unique taste and high nutritional value. In this study, Lactococcus lactis grx602, a strain capable of degrading milk fat, was used to produce sour cream (a fermented dairy-based emulsion, designated as...

Wine samples (72) of different types (white, rose and red), dry, originating from different regions of Greece (Northern Greece, Central Greece, Peloponnese, Aegean Islands, and Crete), were analyzed for Ochratoxin A (OTA) presence. Wine samples, orig...

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) has emerged as a significant food allergen and is now classified among the “Big Eight” allergens due to its increasing prevalence and potential to cause severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Seven s...

Genipin, one of Gardenia jasminoides’ bioactive components, exhibits superior therapeutic efficacy compared to geniposide, though it is present in much lower concentrations. Conventional hydrolysis methods using acids or organic solvents can en...

This study evaluated the effects of short-term depuration under different salinity levels on the muscle nutritional composition and quality of Carassius auratus gibelio, aiming to provide guidance for enhancing the value of farmed crucian carp. A tot...

Accurate fig detection in complex environments is a significant challenge. Small targets, occlusion, and similar backgrounds are considered the main obstacles in intelligent harvesting. To address this, this study proposes Fig-YOLO, an improved YOLOv...

Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane mushroom) is a medicinal species recognised for its neuroprotective and antioxidant properties. This study investigated its potential as a functional ingredient in oat milk-based desserts formulated for individua...

Eruca sativa Mill. (rocket; Fam. Brassicaceae) is widely appreciated for its peculiar flavour and beneficial effects on human health. Glucosinolates (GSLs) and their enzymatic hydrolysis products, isothiocyanates (ITCs), are considered to be responsi...

This study investigated the effects of tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) on the structural characteristics, digestibility, and emulsifying properties of waxy maize starch (WMS), as well as their interaction mechanisms. WMS-TSP complexes were prepare...

Menaquinone-7 (MK-7) is an important bioactive form of vitamin K₂ that inhibits vascular calcification, maintains systemic calcium homeostasis, demonstrates high bioavailability, and possesses an extended plasma half-life. Bacillus subtilis naturally...

Listeria monocytogenes (LM) poses a serious threat to food safety and public health. Current detection methods suffer from drawbacks such as expensive equipment, complex procedures, and time-consuming processes, highlighting the urgent need for a sim...

This study investigated the effect of okara incorporation on modulating starch digestibility and phenolic-related bioactivity in sorghum-based instant porridges. Fermented and unfermented formulations were prepared using sorghum, okara, and their com...

Sweet corn is highly susceptible to infection by Fusarium graminearum (F. graminearum) and Fusarium verticillioides (F. verticillioides) during storage, which substantially compromises its nutritional quality and economic value. However, the specific...

Climate variability directly influences agriculture, especially in a scenario of global change and transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. This study analyzed historical series (1994–2023) of productivity and harvested area of annual crops (cor...

Ziziphi Spinosae semen (ZSS) is renowned for its rich nutritional composition and is traditionally consumed in China, Japan, and Korea, where it is widely incorporated into both medicinal diets and daily cuisine. To address the lack of systematic res...

Heavy metal contamination in foodstuff poses a serious threat to food safety and human health; therefore, the development of toxic heavy metal detection methods is crucial. However, lots of these methods, based on traditional nanomaterials, have unav...

Accurate prediction of hemolytic peptides is essential for peptide safety evaluation and therapeutic design; however, existing models remain constrained by limited accuracy and interpretability. To overcome these challenges, we propose a regression f...

Microbial spoilage of nutrient-rich strawberries leads to considerable food waste and economic losses. Plant-derived phenolic compounds, including resveratrol (RES), epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and tea polyphenols (TP), have gained attention for...

Aim: To assess salivary pH variation after consumption of two types of biscuits, i.e., cocoa biscuits with a sweet-creamy filling (Oreo original) and oat biscuits (Digestino oat). Method: A crossover randomized trial was conducted on a convenience sa...

Foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella species and Listeria monocytogenes are leading causes of foodborne illness outbreaks worldwide, posing significant public health and economic challenges. For years, culture-based methods and culture-independent...

Egg variety and storage duration are key determinants of nutritional value, market pricing, and food safety. The similar external appearance of different varieties increases the risk of mislabeling, while inevitable quality deterioration during stora...

Plant-based foods are made from plant seeds, fruits, or tissue components that provide direct or processed energy and nutrients for human consumption [...]

The role of HMW-GSs in soft wheat quality remains inadequately understood. In Chinese soft wheat variety Ningmai 9, a nonsense mutation (Glu-B1x, 1Bx7null) reduced dough tenacity while enhancing dough extensibility under both low (LN) and high nitrog...

This study aimed to develop high-quality steamed buns enriched with spirulina powder (SP) to enhance their nutritional value. We investigated the effects of SP addition on the microscopic properties of the dough, as well as the texture, quality, and...

Peach palm (Bactris gasipaes) is an underutilized Amazonian crop with emerging relevance for plant-based food systems. Global demand for plant-based products continues to expand, reaching USD 28.38 billion in 2024, yet current formulations rely on a...

With the advent of new analytical technologies and the urgent environmental problem, reopening investigations into polluting waste matrices becomes a priority. Olive mill wastewater is a pollutant and phytotoxic by-product of olive oil production. An...

Potatoes, possessing the characteristics of being suitable for food crop, vegetable, and fodder use, have become an important supplementary product for ensuring food security and vegetable supply. Their price fluctuations play a significant role in r...

Foodborne chemical exposure is a significant public health concern. Various chemical agents found in foods, including pesticide residues, heavy metals, natural toxins, compounds formed during food processing, and food additives, may result in carcino...

This study investigates the therapeutic potential of grape skin polysaccharides (GSP) for type 2 diabetes (T2D). Employing a T2D model developed via a high-fat diet combined with STZ, three intervention groups were established: low-dose GSP (25 mg/kg...

Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting soybean. However, in Portugal, most soybean is imported. This study focused on producing sustainable and innovative misos using legumes traditionally consumed in Portugal—chickpea,...

This study investigated how amylopectin (AP) chain-length distribution (CLD) influences the structural and functional properties of ten waxy rice varieties through a multiscale analysis. The fitting CLD parameters revealed that varieties such as YN12...

Vegetable soybean is a major crop in China with significant economic value. However, it is prone to yellowing and browning during postharvest storage, which reduces quality, marketability, and competitiveness. ‘Tongdou No. 6’ was used to...

Background: Cereal bars are convenient vehicles for incorporating ingredients with functional value. In this context, the study aimed to formulate bars enriched with quinoa, amaranth, and calafate (Berberis microphylla) and evaluate their instrumenta...

Heteropolysaccharides, the principal bioactive constituents of the esteemed medicinal food Tremella aurantialba, remain poorly understood in both structure and function. Herein, we describe a novel heteropolysaccharide, designated TAP-2a, isolated fr...

Perilla seed oil (PSO), rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), has been traditionally used to relieve exterior syndrome and promote digestion, with modern studies confirming its anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-atherosclerotic properties. This study investi...

Microorganism employs sophisticated strategies to adapt to acidic environments, with transcription factors occupying pivotal nodes within their hierarchical regulatory networks. In this study, we performed functional characterization of the AraR tran...

Betaine (BET)-based deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have emerged as promising substitutes for traditional organic solvents owing to their eco-friendly properties and versatility in various applications. This review provides a comprehensive overview of...

This study aimed to explore the phytochemical variability, nutrient composition, and bioactive profile of the edible mushroom species Craterellus cornucopioides with specimens originating from Romanian flora. Its nutritional profile, including its pr...

Cassava fiber (CF) is a novel dietary fiber extracted from cassava by-products. To investigate its anti-obesity mechanism, obesity was induced in mice through a high-fat diet (HFD). Dietary supplementation with 10% CF significantly reduced body weigh...

To characterize the key odorants and elucidate the flavor profiles of compound fermented beverages after fermentation, single-compound fermented beverages (GW, AW) and a compound fermented beverage (CW) were prepared using Italian Riesling grapes and...

Background: The impact and regulation of protein oxidative modification on protein functional properties is a research hotspot in food processing. This study aimed to clarify the mechanism of free radical oxidation on the structure and function of wi...