Evaluating the stability of polyphenols in fruit, berry, and vegetable purees helps to assess the quality of these products during storage. This study aimed to (1) monitor the stability of total phenolic content (TPC) in four-grain puree with banana...
Producers have to guarantee the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) quality characteristics reported in the Regulation (CEE) 2568/91 throughout the product shelf-life (SL). Unfortunately, due to the development of oxidative reactions, some quality indices...
The development of effective shelf-life prediction models is extremely important for the olive oil industry. This research is the continuation of a previous accelerated shelf-life test at mild temperature (40–60 °C), applied in this case to...
The shelf life of meat products is a critical factor in ensuring both consumer safety and product quality. Traditional methods for determining shelf life are labor-intensive and time-consuming, making it challenging for manufacturers to adapt to mark...
The influence of light exposure, bottle color and storage temperature on the quality parameters of Malvasia delle Lipari (MdL) sweet wine were investigated. Wine samples bottled in clear-colored (colorless, green and amber) glass were stored under di...
The performance of two innovative packaging materials was investigated on two Sardinian extra-virgin olive oils (Nera di Gonnos and Bosana). In particular, a transparent plastic film loaded with a UV-blocker (packaging B) and a metallized material (p...
Avocado is a highly potential functional fruit with significant health benefits which has high demand for consumption with a preferable taste. The fruit is one of the oil sources that still needs further examination on its probable kinetic behavior a...
The aim of this work was to determine the shelf life of a gluten-free couscous made from germinated quinoa. Desaponified quinoa of the Tunkahuan variety from Ecuador was used. Quinoa kernels were germinated, dried, milled, agglomerated, and finally s...
Many recommended stability practices have been unchanged for decades and yet the retail landscape has considerably evolved during that time. First, as a result of the rise of social media and second in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic. This a...
The accelerated life testing (ASLT) method was used to evaluate the effect of increasing the storage temperature from 10 to 40 °C on the aerobic plate count (APC), the pH, and the colorimetric parameters (L*, a*, b*) of pasteurized orange juice d...
The consumption of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has been linked to various health benefits, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. EVOO contains triglycerides and unsaturated fatty acids, as well as minor compounds, such as polar phenol...
Nonbiodegradable food packaging films are made from plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene, which can take hundreds of years to decompose and create environmental hazards. On the other hand, biodegradable food packaging films are made from r...
The study estimated the shelf life of specialty coffee packaged in six types of packaging (Tocuyo bag (TB), Double-bilaminate foil and aluminuim bag (DFAB), Ecotac vacuum bag (EV), Pressed cardboard box (PCB), Double-laminated bag without valve, with...
Objectives: This article explores the applicability of the accelerated stability assessment program (ASAP) in stability studies for parenteral medications. Conventional stability testing requires extensive evaluation over the entire shelf life of a p...
Thermo-oxidative stability testing plays a critical role in accurately predicting shelf life. These tests are performed in real time and under stress conditions, where degradation processes are accelerated by increasing storage conditions. In this st...
To meet the market demand for high-quality products, researchers and manufacturers have invested in the development of accurate methods for estimating shelf-life. Tests that consider the simultaneous effects of different parameters on food degradatio...
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are widely used to produce various food products, adding flavor, texture, and health benefits. The bacteria are commonly grown on expensive nutrients like glucose, sucrose, and yeast extracts, which makes them commercially...
Oxidative stress is one of the main factors affecting food stability; therefore, antioxidant additives are generally used as food supplements for shelf-life improvement. In this work, the use of an antioxidant gel based on natural polysaccharides was...
Food emulsions with high amounts of unsaturated fats, such as mayonnaise, are prone to lipid oxidation. In the food industry, typically accelerated shelf life tests are applied to assess the oxidative stability of different formulations. Here, the ap...
Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV)-dried broccoli, oranges, and carrots prepared by the optimal drying protocols determined in this study were compared to the freeze-dried and air-dried samples based on the nutritional values before and after drying. An acc...
This study aimed to explore innovative process technologies for producing milk liqueurs with balanced and stable formulations. Milk liqueurs are known to pose significant technological challenges due to phase separation, which compromises product sta...
Kinetic models and accelerated shelf-life testing were employed to estimate the shelf-life of Sichuan sauerkraut. The texture, color, total acid, microbe, near-infrared analysis, volatile components, taste, and sensory evaluation of Sichuan sauerkrau...
The development of fortified healthy pleasant foods, in which saturated fats are replaced with unsaturated ones, poses a challenge for the food industry due to their susceptibility to oxidative rancidity, which decreases product shelf-life, causes th...
A challenge in the development process for the new products is represented by the stability study and the determination of the shelf-life of the products that will be launched on the market. Often, these important characteristics, for success on the...
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) has potential in regulating hypertension. Cocoa beans are rich in GABA, but GABA is being destroyed during roasting of cocoa bea...
This study aimed to develop high quality, added value novel sauces with acid whey (AW) (liquid or powder) incorporation. Liquid pasteurized AW was substituted (partly 10%—totally 100%) for the water added in the tomato sauces. AW in powder, was...
This work was aimed at the definition of a chromatographic method able to separate and quantify impurities present in sapropterin-containing drugs during an accelerated stability study. The chromatographic method was applied to the orphan drug Kuvan&...
The sensory acceptability rate of pasteurized orange juices stored at different temperature levels was evaluated using a large-scale experiment with untrained consumers and an accelerated shelf-life testing method. Pasteurized orange juice samples we...
In recent years, steryl esters have become an attractive for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Hence, the effect of exogenous antioxidant, β-sitosteryl sinapate on oxidative stability and antioxidant activity (AA) of refined rapeseed...
Background/Objectives: Amorphous solid drugs exhibit physical instability and a propensity for crystallization, which leads to reduced solubility and bioavailability. Hence, this study optimized scale manufacturing parameters for producing a physical...
Anthocyanins are flavonoid substances of plant origin with potential antioxidant effects. Because of their intense colors, they are used as natural dyes in food. However, their stability in food matrices is limited. This study aimed to verify the eff...
Background/Objectives: Ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTFs) are a common treatment for children under five years diagnosed with acute malnutrition. However, traditional RUTFs are often not locally produced, and the costs of the RUTF can be a barrie...
The shelf life of energetic materials (EMs) is directly associated with safety and functionality. Therefore, a priori knowledge of this parameter is essential. The standard approach for predicting the shelf life of EMs is tremendously time and money...
Meat production has a higher economic and ecological impact than other commodities. The reduction in meat loss and waste throughout the whole supply chain is a demanding challenge. In recent years, the interest in the food-grade polysaccharide chitos...
A pH-sensitive dye-based freshness indicator has been developed to monitor the quality status of pork neck through distinct color transitions, addressing a crucial need for improved food safety and real-time monitoring within the food industry. This...
The supply chain has been significantly impacted recently, and as a result the handling of products at the delivery and supply stage is of great importance. Currently, the agronomic industry is one of the most studied, but the reliability of harvests...
Unbranded palm cooking oil has been fortified for several years and can be found in the market with different oxidation levels. This study aimed to investigate the stability and shelf life of unbranded, bulk, vitamin A-fortified palm oils with the mo...
This study focused on the development of a new olive-based product enriched with proteins, antioxidant compounds and functional properties, aiming at valorization of the olive residue from the typical olive oil extraction process. Olive oil was extra...
This study aimed to develop a shelf-stable, plant-based whole hard-boiled egg analogue, available in both regular and low-allergenic versions. Six plant proteins—soy, mung bean, pea, rice, potato, and wheat—were formulated into egg white...
The use of edible food packaging by hydrocolloid encapsulation has gained interest as an approach to preserve the physicochemical and sensory properties of food. In this study, pectin (PE) and xanthan gum (XG), naturally occurring hydrocolloids, were...
Carob pulp flour has antidiabetic and antioxidant activities, is naturally sweet, and is rich in fibers. It is obtained from carob pod pulp from the evergreen tree Ceratonia siliqua L., which is grown in Mediterranean areas and is known for locust be...
When bottled wine is opened, a completely different scenario occurs that can accelerate the oxidation of the product. This is called the secondary shelf life (SSL), which is generally shorter and less predictable than the primary shelf life (PSL). In...
Fish meal (FM) and fish oil (FO) are vital components commonly used in feed formulations. However, their supply, which generally comes from capture fisheries, is being exhausted, necessitating the exploration of sustainable alternatives. In a two-par...
This study aimed to evaluate the shelf life of intermediate moisture longan (IML). A hurdle technology approach was applied, combining osmotic dehydration (OD), hot-air drying, and packaging methods: aluminum foil-laminated plastic bags with nitrogen...
This study gives a new insight into the direct supplementation of Allium roseum leaves in double cream cheese. Allium roseum leaves were added to double cream cheese as a powder and a fresh paste. Based on the formulation calculation and on sensory a...
Beverage cans are used for energy drinks, soft-drinks, sparkling waters, and beer. Bisphenol A is still part of the formulation of epoxy coatings of beverage cans. Due to concerns that bisphenol A acts as an endocrine-active substance, the migration...
A priori knowledge of the shelf life of energetic materials (EMs) is relevant due to its direct association with safety and functionality. This paper proposes a quick and reliable approach to predicting the shelf life of EMs whose thermal decompositi...
Forest wealth, combined with innovative cosmetic applications, allows for the use of non-timber forest products like copal resin, diversifying resource use, promoting sustainable practices, preserving ecosystems, and generating income. The aim of thi...
Sequential cross-linked and annealed ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (SX-PE) is known as a low-wear articulating partner, especially for total hip endoprostheses. Aging of polymeric materials, irrespective of if induced by shelf or in vivo l...
This article explores the accelerated lifetime test approach to characterize the time-dependent response of a piezoelectrically driven microcantilever (PD-MC) based gas sensor. The novelty here relies on demonstrating how accelerated lifetime tests c...
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