The effects of allicin and antioxidant of bamboo leaves (AOB) on the quality of bullfrogs (Lithobates catesbeiana) during refrigerated storage (4 °C) were investigated. The quality changes in samples treated with deionized water (CK), allicin sol...
A common configuration for transcritical CO2 booster systems in supermarkets involves air conditioning (AC) supplied by cooling a water-glycol circuit. The design capacity of the refrigeration unit must handle all refrigeration loads and the AC load...
This work addresses the energy management of a combined system consisting of a refrigeration cycle and a thermal energy storage tank based on phase change materials. The storage tank is used as a cold-energy buffer, thus decoupling cooling demand and...
This study aimed to evaluate hyperbaric storage at room temperature (75–200 MPa, 30 days, 18–23 °C, HS/RT) on Clostridium perfringens spores in brain-heart infusion broth (BHI-broth) at pH 4.50, 6.00, and 7.50 and coconut water (pH 5....
This study examines the applicability of the ice storage systems in the small commercial refrigerated showcases through experimental analysis. R-404A is used as the working fluid and various influence of parameter settings and improvements, are discu...
This study investigated the effects of transglutaminase (TG) concentrations (0, 0.1% and 1%) on the physicochemical properties of whole wheat dough (WWD) and noodles (WWN) during refrigerated storage (0, 1, 2, and 3 days). The yield, ferulic acid (FA...
The thermophysical properties of refrigerant can be modified via adding solid materials to it. In this paper, molecular simulations and thermodynamic calculations were employed to investigate the adsorption and energy storage of ethane (R170), 1,1,1,...
The aim of the study was to assess the bacterial flora of broiler chicken breast meat using the MALDI method, as well as its sensory evaluation while stored refrigerated at a stable temperature (0.5 °C+/−0.5 °C). Bacterial identificatio...
This study aimed to determine whether fermented soy sauce has a mutually synergistic effect on the quality and storage properties of pork patties, and to investigate the effects on the availability and physicochemical properties of various taste ingr...
The paper presents a study of changes in selected physicochemical properties of honeys during their refrigerated storage at 8 ± 1 °C for 24 weeks. On the basis of the study of primary pollen, the botanical identification of the variety of...
Mature Dictyophora indusiata fruiting bodies are brittle and broken easily during storage. Peach-shaped Dictyophora indusiata before maturity respond well to refrigerated maintenance, but some cannot resume their development after storage. This study...
This study investigates the effect of different packaging methods—namely, air packaging (AP), vacuum packaging (VP), and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)—on the protein oxidation and degradation of grouper (Epinephelus coioides) fillet...
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In the framework of Quantitative Microbiological Risk Assessment, the estimation of the ingested dose of a hazard by the consumer is of paramount importance. This may be calculated by means of predictive modeling of growth/inactivation of the pathoge...
Resistant starch (RS) is a fraction of starch not digested and absorbed in the small intestine, and it is fermented by the intestinal microbiota in the colon, thereby influencing many health benefits. Legumes such as beans, lentils, and chickpeas are...
Using natural antimicrobial substances in edible films becomes crucial to extend the shelf-life of fresh-cut fruits due to the consumers’ preferences. In this study chitosan and ascorbic acid based film was used to improve the shelf-life of fre...
To address the reliability requirements for refrigerated container transport in the cold chain, this study established an experimental platform for phase change cold storage balls. A two-dimensional axisymmetric simplified heat transfer model of the...
An in-depth characterisation of protein and lipid fractions and changes in the physicochemical and meat-quality attributes of camel meat, beef and mutton over 9 days of refrigerated storage was investigated. The lipids of all the meat samples, especi...
Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) is a persistent organic pollutant (POP) commonly detected in milk and dairy products. These compounds pose a serious threat to the health of consumers due to their considerable bioaccumulation potential, high stability, and to...
The aim of this study was to prevent the development of microorganisms in the refrigerated storage of tench by releasing allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) produced by black mustard seeds. Tench reared in an aquaculture centre were sacrificed and the fillet...
The efficacy of plant-derived antimicrobials in meat systems is frequently limited by interactions with proteins, lipids, and other food matrix components that reduce the bioavailability and antimicrobial activity of phytochemicals. This study evalua...
The Enshi black pig is a Chinese native breed known for its rich nutrition content and high quality, which has notable traction in the consumer market. In this study, the potential impact of the main commercial cuts from Enshi black pork carcasses (h...
(1) Background: Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) is a persistent organic pollutant that is possibly carcinogenic to humans. It is still found in the environment, humans and animals, and in foods, including milk and dairy products; (2) Methods: The influence o...
A TMT (Tandem Mass Tag)-based strategy was applied to elucidate proteins that change in proteomes of grouper fillets during refrigerated storage. In addition, quality analyses on pH, centrifugal loss, color (L *, a *, b *) and texture (hardness, chew...
Kefir is a self-carbonated fermented milk produced with kefir grains which is valued for its complex symbiotic microbiota and probiotic potential. Flavouring kefir is a recognised strategy to broaden consumer appeal, yet the moment at which a flavour...
The performance of a liquid-cooled thermoelectric refrigeration (LCTR) system for the storage of summer fruits and vegetables, viz., bitter gourd, okra, mango, and papaya, indicated notable results for physiological loss in weight, firmness, and colo...
This article considers the ideal storage conditions for multiple vaccine brands, such as Pfizer, Moderna, CoronaVac, Oxford–AstraZeneca, Janssen COVID-19 and Sputnik V. Refrigerant fluid options for each storage condition, thermal load to cool each t...
With the aim to investigate the influence of post-harvest olive fruit storage temperatures on virgin olive oil production parameters, composition and quality, Istarska bjelica (IB) and Rosinjola (RO) fruits were stored for seven days at room temperat...
This study investigated the effect of pre-cooking level of germinated highland barley pulp on the staling properties and digestibility of pre-packaged barbecued pork buns during refrigerated storage (0–9 days). The addition of barley pulp signi...
The aim of the study was to investigate the changes in the activity of antioxidant enzymes, i.e., superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and glutathione reductase (GR), and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavengin...
Background/Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of frozen (−18 °C) and refrigerated (4 °C) storage conditions on several beef bottom round quality parameters. Methods: Fresh beef bottom round samples were store...
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the use of different analytical units and the influence of storage under refrigeration on the detection of Salmonella sp. in naturally contaminated poultry carcasses. One hundred and thirty samples were co...
Low-salt cured fish is prone to deterioration due to lipid oxidation and microbial proliferation during refrigeration. Chlorogenic acid (CGA), with excellent antioxidant and antimicrobial activity, is a promising candidate for the preservation of cur...
In this study, the addition of mango seed extract (MSE) in goat meatballs was assessed. The efficacy of three different levels of MSE extract, namely T1 = (2.5 mL/100 g of meat emulsion v/w), T2 = (5.0 mL/100 g of meat emulsion v/w), T3 = (7.5 mL/100...
Ready-to-cook (RTC) meat products provide convenience but are more susceptible to quality degradation during refrigerated storage. This study examined the effects of 1%, 2%, and 3% chitosan coating on the quality parameters and shelf life of pretreat...
Low-temperature storage has become the most common way for fresh meat storage because of its lower cost and better preservation effect. Traditional low-temperature preservation includes frozen storage and refrigeration storage. The refrigeration stor...
To address the high energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with cold storage operations, a novel refrigeration system is proposed, which utilizes the natural refrigerant CO2 and integrates an innovative control strategy. Experimental vali...
We studied the shelf life of fresh buffalo meat in polyamide/polyethylene (PA/PE) packaging during refrigerated storage for 14 days, when treated with cinnamon–clove (C-C) and nutmeg (Nut) powders, along with lavender essential oil (LEO). Micro...
Since perishable food in private households is usually stored in refrigerators, both consumer knowledge of correct storage parameters and food handling have a major impact on food quality retention. Today’s refrigerators provide features, such...
The present study was undertaken to evaluate efficacy of turmeric and aloe vera extract in extending shelf life of goat milk paneer. The paneer was made by admixing goat milk and buffalo milk in the ratio of 60:40 so as to achieve a standard fat 4.5%...
By means of the porous media theory, computational fluid dynamic models of heat transfer and fluid flow at different pack stacking modes in a refrigerated room are elaborated. A practical case is simulated, where brick-shaped packs with aquatic produ...
The performance of a conventional Ground-Source Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (GSRAC) system with a borehole heat exchanger (BHE) can be enhanced by addressing the soil thermal imbalance issue that affects these systems. This study proposes a no...
The aim of this study is to establish the dry aging period of beef loin in an electric field refrigeration system. Beef loins (Korea quality grade 2) were dry aged at 0, −1, and −2 °C temperature in an electric field refrigeration sys...
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is highly perishable during refrigerated storage due to the formation of off-odor volatile compounds that limit shelf life and consumer acceptance. This study investigated the development of off-odor volatiles in Atlanti...
Behavior of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes in raw yellowfin tuna during refrigeration and frozen storage were studied. Growth of Salmonella was inhibited in tuna during refrigerated storage, while L. monocytogenes was able to multiply signific...
The ability to efficiently store raw emulsion and market it as a ready-to-cook convenience meat product would be extremely advantageous to society and the global meat business. With this innovation, consumers may easily make a range of fresh emulsion...
Phase Change Materials (PCMs), among the existing thermal storage technologies, are characterized by higher storage densities than conventional storage systems, and absorb and release thermal energy at nearly constant temperatures. In recent years, t...
Cooled preservation of semen is usually associated with artificial insemination and genetic improvement programs in livestock species. Several studies have reported an increase in reactive oxidative species and a decrease in antioxidant substances an...
Thermal energy storage can be carried out by working fluid adsorbing and desorbing in porous materials. In this paper, the energy storage properties of four refrigerants, R1234yf, R1234ze, R134a and R32, with M-metal organic framework (MOF)-74 (M = Z...
This paper performs a techno-economic assessment in deploying solar photovoltaics to provide energy to a refrigeration machine for a remote underground mine. As shallow deposits are rapidly depleting, underground mines are growing deeper to reach res...
Fresh bluefin tuna is highly susceptible to quality deterioration during refrigerated storage due to lipid oxidation and microbial activity, creating a need for effective clean-label preservation strategies. This study evaluated the efficacy of natur...
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