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A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Drinks and Liquid Nutrition".

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Prof. Dr. Alberto Romero

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Department of Chemical Engineering, Facultad de Física, University of Seville, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
Interests: biopolymers; emulsion science; food colloids; food processing; food rheology; food waste and by-products valorization; interfacial rheology; sustainability
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Dr. Víctor Manuel Pérez Puyana

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Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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Dr. Mercedes Jiménez Rosado

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Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Química, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
Interests: proteins; protein-based materials; bioplastics; matrices; horticulture; soy; micronutrients; fertilization; slow-release fertilization; controlled-release fertilizers; biomaterials; scaffolds; tissue engineering; emulsions; composites
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Dear Colleagues,

Many current consumers are demanding healthier and novel foods as the preferred options in their personal nutrition. This Special Issue is focused on new methods used in the production and characterization of novel food and beverages from different types of food sources. Advanced technologies, such as ultrasound, chromatography, and spectroscopy, have been employed in the analysis and quality assessment of these new products. In particular, this Special Issue emphasizes on the evaluation of novel food from the rheological point of view. In this sense, we welcome studies discussing novel and traditional characterization techniques from the perspectives of rheology, food safety, sustainability, process engineering, (bio)chemical changes, and sensory issues, among others. We kindly encourage you to submit a manuscript(s) for this Special Issue. Research articles, short communications, and reviews are all welcome. Submissions can cover the following topics (but are not limited to them): i) development of potential functional foods; ii) rheological analysis of novel food products; iii) comparison between the rheological and texture properties of foods and beverages; and iv) use of wastes and byproducts for the development of novel foods and beverages.

Prof. Dr. Alberto Romero
Dr. Víctor Manuel Pérez Puyana
Dr. Mercedes Jiménez Rosado
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Keywords

beverages
food processing
food rheology
food wastes and by-products
functional properties
gels
novel foods
rheology
texture

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The Effects of Jet-Milling and Pulsed Electric Fields on the Preservation of Spinach Juice Lutein Contents during Storage

by Si-Yeon Kim, Yeong-Geol Lee, Hye-In Ju, Ji-Hee Jeon, Se-Ho Jeong and Dong-Un Lee

Foods 2024, 13(6), 834; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13060834 - 08 Mar 2024

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This study aimed to investigate the effects of jet-milling on the lutein extraction contents of spinach powder (SP), as well as the effects of pulsed electric field (PEF), as a non-thermal pasteurization technology, on the preservation of spinach juice (SJ) lutein contents. SP particles were divided into SP-coarse (Dv50 = 315.2 μm), SP-fine (Dv50 = 125.20 μm), and SP-superfine (Dv50 = 5.59 μm) fractions, and SP-superfine was added to SJ due to its having the highest contents of lutein extract. PEFs and thermal treatment were applied to evaluate the effects of preserving the lutein content of PEF during storage (25 days). The juice was then designated as untreated (no pasteurization), PEF-1,2 (SJ treated with PEF 20 kV/cm 110 kJ/L, 150 kJ/L), or Thermal-1,2 (SJ treated with 90 °C, 10 min and 121 °C, 15 min). The sizes and surface shapes of the superfine SP particles were more homogeneous and smoother than those of the other samples. SJ made with SP-superfine and treated with PEF had the highest lutein content and antioxidant activities among the group during storage. A complex of jet-milling and PEF could have great potential as a method to improve the lutein contents of lutein-enriched juice in the food industry. Full article

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Combined Effects of Clarifying Agents Improve Physicochemical, Microbial and Sensorial Qualities of Fresh Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.) Juice during Refrigerated Storage

by Saeid Jafari, Khursheed Ahmad Shiekh, Dharmendra K. Mishra, Isaya Kijpatanasilp and Kitipong Assatarakul

Foods 2024, 13(2), 290; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13020290 - 17 Jan 2024

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Using clarifying agents is essential in the production of fruit juice. This study utilized gelatin and bentonite as clarifying agents to improve the quality and shelf-life of Indian gooseberry juice (IGBJ). Different treatments were prepared using varying levels of gelatin and bentonite alone or in combination (1.5–2 mg/mL and 1–2 mg/mL, respectively). The untreated IGBJ was used as a control. The results showed the combined treatment of 1.5 mg/mL gelatin and 1 mg/mL bentonite significantly (p ≤ 0.05) improved the transmittance, △E value, total acidity, vitamin C, and antioxidant activity of the IGBJ sample. During storage for 49 days at 4 °C, the quality changes in the IGBJ were minimal with the use of 1.5 mg/mL gelatin and 1 mg/mL bentonite compared to the control (p > 0.05). The treated samples showed no signs of spoilage bacteria, yeast, or mold during cold storage. The combined use of gelatin and bentonite (1.5 mg/mL gelatin and 1 mg/mL bentonite) was found to effectively preserve the sensory quality, bioactivity, and color properties of IGBJ, thereby extending its shelf-life. Thus, gelatin and bentonite can be used as preferred filtering aids for quality and shelf-life extension in the food industry, as they have synergistic effects. Full article

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Effects of Baking and Frying on the Protein Oxidation of Wheat Dough

by Ru Liu, Yuhui Yang, Xiaojie Cui, Fred Mwabulili and Yanli Xie

Foods 2023, 12(24), 4479; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12244479 - 14 Dec 2023

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Protein oxidation caused by food processing is harmful to human health. A large number of studies have focused on the effects of hot processing on protein oxidation of meat products. As an important protein source for human beings, the effects of hot processing on protein oxidation in flour products are also worthy of further study. This study investigated the influences on the protein oxidation of wheat dough under baking (0–30 min, 200 °C or 20 min, 80–230 °C) and frying (0–18 min, 180 °C or 10 min, 140–200 °C). With the increase in baking and frying time and temperature, we found that the color of the dough deepened, the secondary structure of the protein changed from α-helix to β-sheet and β-turn, the content of carbonyl and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) increased, and the content of free sulfhydryl (SH) and free amino groups decreased. Furthermore, baking and frying resulted in a decrease in some special amino acid components in the dough, and an increase in the content of amino acid oxidation products, dityrosine, kynurenine, and N’-formylkynurenine. Moreover, the nutritional value evaluation results showed that excessive baking and frying reduced the free radical scavenging rate and digestibility of the dough. These results suggest that frying and baking can cause protein oxidation in the dough, resulting in the accumulation of protein oxidation products and decreased nutritional value. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce excessive processing or take reasonable intervention measures to reduce the effects of thermal processing on protein oxidation of flour products. Full article

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Impact of Grass Pea Sweet Miso Incorporation in Vegan Emulsions: Rheological, Nutritional and Bioactive Properties

by Sara Simões, Cecilio Carrera Sanchez, Albano Joel Santos, Diogo Figueira, Catarina Prista and Anabela Raymundo

Foods 2023, 12(7), 1362; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12071362 - 23 Mar 2023

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Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) is a pulse with historical importance in Portugal, but that was forgotten over time. Previous to this work, an innovative miso was developed to increase grass pea usage and consumption, using fermentation as a tool to extol this ingredient. Our work’s goal was to develop a new vegan emulsion with added value, using grass pea sweet miso as a clean-label ingredient, aligned with the most recent consumer trends. For this, a multidisciplinary approach with microbiological, rheological and chemical methods was followed. Grass pea sweet miso characterization revealed a promising ingredient in comparison with soybean miso, namely for its low fat and sodium chloride content and higher content in antioxidant potential. Furthermore, in vitro antimicrobial activity assays showed potential as a preservation supporting agent. After grass pea sweet miso characterization, five formulations with 5–15% (w/w) of miso were tested, with a vegan emulsion similar to mayonnaise as standard. The most promising formulation, 7.5% (w/w) miso, presented adequate rheological properties, texture profile and fairly good stability, presenting a unimodal droplet size distribution and stable backscattering profile. The addition of 0.1% (w/w) psyllium husk, a fiber with great water-intake capacity, solved the undesirable release of exudate from the emulsion, as observed on the backscattering results. Furthermore, the final product presented a significantly higher content of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in comparison with the standard vegan emulsion. Full article

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What Is Authentic Maple Water? A Twelve-Month Shelf-Life Study of the Chemical Composition of Maple Water and Its Biological Activities

by Kara J. Torrey, Yongqiang Liu, Huifang Li, Hang Ma, Christopher W. Via, Matthew J. Bertin and Navindra P. Seeram

Foods 2023, 12(2), 239; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12020239 - 04 Jan 2023

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Maple water (maple sap) products are produced from sap tapped directly from maple trees, but there is confusion and lack of industry consensus and consumer knowledge as to what constitutes ‘authentic’ maple water. With an immense potential for growth in the multi-billion dollar functional beverage market, the market promotion of maple water products hinges on establishing standards of identity (SI), which are currently lacking. Herein, we aim to provide publishable SI and compositional chemistry findings of maple water. The chemical composition (including polyphenols, sugars, amino acids, and organic acids) of a pasteurized maple water was monitored over a 12-month (at 0, 4, 8, and 12 months) shelf-life. Furthermore, LC-MS/MS and molecular networking-based methods were developed to identify the phytochemical profile of a maple water extract (MWX) and to compare it to a previously chemically characterized phenolic-enriched maple syrup extract (MSX). Both MSX and MWX have similar phytochemical profiles and chemical characteristics. In addition, MSX and MWX showed moderate antioxidant capacity (in free radical scavenging and anti-tyrosinase assays) and anti-inflammatory effects (in soluble epoxide hydrolase and cyclooxygenase-2 inhibition assays). Our findings provide critical information on the SI and stability (in chemical composition) of maple water, which will help define, authenticate, and distinguish it from other functional beverages, thereby positioning the maple industry for promotion and growth in this market sector. Full article

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Development of Novel Whey-Mango Based Mixed Beverage: Effect of Storage on Physicochemical, Microbiological, and Sensory Analysis

by Tanvir Ahmed, Ashfak Ahmed Sabuz, Anirudha Mohaldar, H. M. Sazzad Fardows, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Minaxi Sharma, Md Rahmatuzzaman Rana and Kandi Sridhar

Foods 2023, 12(2), 237; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12020237 - 04 Jan 2023

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The present study was aimed at developing whey-mango-based mixed beverages and characterizing their physicochemical properties. Three different formulations were prepared by varying proportions of whey and mango (sample-1 = 60:20 mL, sample-2 = 65:15 mL, and sample-3 = 70:10 mL). Prepared beverage samples during 25 days of storage revealed a significant increase in acidity (0.27 ± 0.02–0.64 ± 0.03%), TSS (17.15 ± 0.01–18.20 ± 0.01 °Brix); reducing sugars (3.01 ± 0.01–3.67 ± 0.01%); moisture (74.50 ± 0.02–87.02 ± 0.03%); protein (5.67 ± 0.02–7.58 ± 0.01%); fat (0.97 ± 0.01–1.39 ± 0.04%); and carbohydrate (18.01 ± 0.02–3.45 ± 0.02%). The sedimentation rate was only 1%. The total plate count for the prepared samples ranged from 3.32 ± 0.08 to 3.49 ± 0.15 log CFU/mL while yeast and mold counts varied between 0.48 ± 0.01 to 1.85 ± 0.11 Log CFU/mL. The coliform count was below the detection limit (<1). The overall sensory score revealed that the whey beverage with more mango juice could attain acceptable quality upon processing. Based on the findings, it may be concluded that whey can be utilized with fruits and vegetables to develop whey-based beverages. Full article

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Effects of Fruit Storage Temperature and Time on Cloud Stability of Not from Concentrated Apple Juice

by Haifen Wang, Junwei Yuan, Lan Chen, Zhaojun Ban, Yanli Zheng, Yuqian Jiang, Yunbin Jiang and Xihong Li

Foods 2022, 11(17), 2568; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11172568 - 25 Aug 2022

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Apple juice that is designated ‘Not from concentrated’ (NFC) is now increasingly popular with consumers due to its unique taste and rich nutritional value. However, layered precipitation and instability have emerged as serious technical problems that restrict the viability of the NFC apple juice industry. This study researched the influence of water-cored ‘Fuji’ apple fruit storage under different temperatures (0, 20 °C) and times (0, 9, 18, 30, 60 days) on the turbidity stability of NFC apple juice. Changes in the physicochemical properties (juice yield, pH, total soluble solids and titratable acid), turbidity stability (turbidity and particle size) and precipitation sensitive substances (insoluble starch, total phenolics, soluble protein and pectin) of NFC apple juice were determined, combined with the respiratory rates and ethylene release of apples, in order to study post-harvest regulation and control of processed fruit. Results indicated that fruit storage temperature and time significantly guided the turbidity stability of NFC apple juice. As a typical respiratory climacteric fruit, apple fruit stored 45 days at 0 °C and 15 days at 20 °C gained the best juice stability, respectively. This is basically consistent with the respiratory peak of fruit when processing raw materials. During the post-ripening process, the insoluble starch in apple gradually hydrolyzed into fructose and glucose, while total phenolics diminished and water-soluble pectin content increased. On the other hand, the amounts of pectin, soluble protein and phenolics in fruit juice declined as the fruit aged in the late storage period (stored 75 days at 0 °C and 40 days at 20 °C). Meanwhile particle size became larger and the turbidity stability of cloudy juices also decreased. This study’s results will provide a sound theoretical basis for improving the turbidity stability of NFC apple juice by regulating the physiological state of processed raw materials. Full article

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