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The Identification and Analysis of Novel Umami Peptides in Lager Beer and Their Multidimensional Effects on the Sensory Attributes of the Beer Body
by Yashuai Wu, Ruiyang Yin, Liyun Guo, Yumei Song, Xiuli He, Mingtao Huang, Yi Ren, Xian Zhong, Dongrui Zhao, Jinchen Li, Mengyao Liu, Jinyuan Sun, Mingquan Huang and Baoguo Sun
Foods 2025, 14(15), 2743; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14152743 - 6 Aug 2025
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This study was designed to systematically identify novel umami peptides in lager beer, clarify their molecular interactions with the T1R1/T1R3 receptor, and determine their specific effects on multidimensional sensory attributes. The peptides were characterized by LC-MS/MS combined with de novo sequencing, and 906 [...] Read more.
This study was designed to systematically identify novel umami peptides in lager beer, clarify their molecular interactions with the T1R1/T1R3 receptor, and determine their specific effects on multidimensional sensory attributes. The peptides were characterized by LC-MS/MS combined with de novo sequencing, and 906 valid sequences were obtained. Machine-learning models (UMPred-FRL, Tastepeptides-Meta, and Umami-MRNN) predicted 76 potential umami peptides. These candidates were docked to T1R1/T1R3 with the CDOCKER protocol, producing 57 successful complexes. Six representative peptides—KSTEL, DELIK, DIGISSK, IEKYSGA, DEVR, and PVPL—were selected for 100 ns molecular-dynamics simulations and MM/GBSA binding-energy calculations. All six peptides stably occupied the narrow cleft at the T1R1/T1R3 interface. Their binding free energies ranked as DEVR (−44.09 ± 5.47 kcal mol−1) < KSTEL (−43.21 ± 3.45) < IEKYSGA (−39.60 ± 4.37) ≈ PVPL (−39.53 ± 2.52) < DELIK (−36.14 ± 3.11) < DIGISSK (−26.45 ± 4.52). Corresponding taste thresholds were 0.121, 0.217, 0.326, 0.406, 0.589, and 0.696 mmol L−1 (DEVR < KSTEL < IEKYSGA < DELIK < PVPL < DIGISSK). TDA-based sensory validation with single-factor additions showed that KSTEL, DELIK, DEVR, and PVPL increased umami scores by ≈21%, ≈22%, ≈17%, and ≈11%, respectively, while DIGISSK and IEKYSGA produced marginal changes (≤2%). The short-chain peptides thus bound with high affinity to T1R1/T1R3 and improved core taste and mouthfeel but tended to amplify certain off-flavors, and the long-chain peptides caused detrimental impacts. Future formulation optimization should balance flavor enhancement and off-flavor suppression, providing a theoretical basis for targeted brewing of umami-oriented lager beer. Full article
(This article belongs to the Topic Advances in Analysis of Food and Beverages, 2nd Edition)
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Analysis of Protein Degradation and Umami Peptide Release Patterns in Stewed Chicken Based on Proteomics Combined with Peptidomics Approach
by Lei Cai, Qiuyu Zhu, Lili Zhang, Ruiyi Zheng, Baoguo Sun and Yuyu Zhang
Foods 2025, 14(14), 2497; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14142497 - 16 Jul 2025
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Proteomics combined with peptidomics approaches were used to analyze the protein degradation and the release pattern of umami peptides in stewed chicken. The results showed that a total of 422 proteins were identified, of which 273 proteins consistently existed in samples stewed for [...] Read more.
Proteomics combined with peptidomics approaches were used to analyze the protein degradation and the release pattern of umami peptides in stewed chicken. The results showed that a total of 422 proteins were identified, of which 273 proteins consistently existed in samples stewed for 0–5 h. Myosin heavy chain exhibited the highest abundance (26.29–30.26%) throughout the stewing process. The proportion of proteins under 20 kDa increased progressively with the duration of stewing and reached 61% at 4–5 h of stewing. A total of 8018 peptides were detected in the soup samples, and 2323 umami peptides were identified using the prediction platforms iUmami-SCM, UMPred-FRL, Umami_YYDS, and TastePertides-DM. Umami peptides derived from titin (accession number A0A8V0ZZ81) were determined to be the most abundant, accounting for 24% of the total umami peptides, and Val534 and Lys33639 were the key N-terminal and C-terminal amino acids of these umami peptides. Abundance analysis showed that the umami peptides KK16 and SK18 ranked among the top 5 in the samples stewed for 0–5 h, and they were most abundant in the 3 h stewed samples. The results obtained will provide data support for promoting the industrialization of high-quality chicken soup products. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Foodomics)
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In Silico Discovery and Sensory Validation of Umami Peptides in Fermented Sausages: A Study Integrating Deep Learning and Molecular Modeling
by Haochen Geng, Chunming Xu, Huijun Ma, Youxu Dai, Ziyou Jiang, Mingyue Yang and Danyang Zhu
Foods 2025, 14(14), 2422; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14142422 - 9 Jul 2025
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Deep learning has great potential in the field of functional peptide prediction. This study combines metagenomics and deep learning to efficiently discover potential umami peptides in fermented sausages. A candidate peptide library was generated using metagenomic data from fermented sausages, an integrated deep [...] Read more.
Deep learning has great potential in the field of functional peptide prediction. This study combines metagenomics and deep learning to efficiently discover potential umami peptides in fermented sausages. A candidate peptide library was generated using metagenomic data from fermented sausages, an integrated deep learning model was constructed for prediction, and SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) interpretability analysis was performed to elucidate the key amino acid features and contributions of the model in predicting umami peptides, screening the top ten peptides with the highest predicted probability. Subsequently, molecular docking was performed to assess the binding stability of these peptides with the umami receptor T1R1/T1R3, selecting the three peptides DDSMAATGL, DGEEDASM, and DEEEVDI with the most stable binding for further study. Docking analysis revealed the important roles of the key receptor residues Glu301, Arg277, Lys328, and His71 in hydrogen bond formation. Molecular dynamics simulations validated the robust integrity of the peptide–receptor associations. Finally, sensory evaluation demonstrated that these three peptides possessed significant umami characteristics, with low umami thresholds (0.11, 0.37, and 0.44 mg/mL, respectively). This study, based on metagenomics and deep learning, provides a high-throughput strategy for the discovery and validation of functional peptides. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
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Taste Preferences in Broilers: Behavioral Evaluation for Varying Concentrations of Four Essential Amino Acids
by Jaime Figueroa, Paloma Cordero, Sofía Herrera-Alcaíno and Sergio A. Guzmán-Pino
Animals 2025, 15(11), 1574; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15111574 - 28 May 2025
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Umami taste compounds are perceived in broilers through taste buds that detect peptides and amino acids, which can positively or negatively affect their feeding behavior. In this study, we evaluated the intake behavior for four essential amino acids (Lysine, Methionine, Threonine, and Tryptophan) [...] Read more.
Umami taste compounds are perceived in broilers through taste buds that detect peptides and amino acids, which can positively or negatively affect their feeding behavior. In this study, we evaluated the intake behavior for four essential amino acids (Lysine, Methionine, Threonine, and Tryptophan) in chickens. Sixty-four one-day-old male birds (Ross 308) were used. For 16 days during the early stage of the birds, two-choice preference tests were performed, in which 16 combinations composed of four amino acids in four concentrations (0.1 to 1.5%) diluted in water were evaluated, which were supplied in contrast to the delivery of water (a neutral compound) to a pair of birds in a pen for 4 h of administration after a prior 1 h fast. Amino acid solutions such as Threonine and Tryptophan tended to show less preference at the highest exposed concentrations (1.5%) concerning drinking water, which was confirmed in the case of Threonine when performing a sensory-motivated intake analysis (SMI). The opposite occurred with Lysine (1.5%), which numerically showed a higher preference ratified by SMI and acceptability analysis concerning water and other concentrations of the same amino acid, respectively. When palatability was measured with pecking cluster size, no significant differences across amino acid concentrations were observed, which is probably attributed to short recording periods and differences in solution intake behavior between chickens and previous experimental models such as rats. The results reinforce the notion that it is necessary to standardize feeding behavior tests in birds according to their feeding patterns and nutritional needs. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Poultry)
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LC-MS/MS-Based Metabolomics and Multivariate Statistical Analysis Reveal the Mechanism of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa Proteases on Myofibrillar Protein Degradation and the Evolution of Taste Compounds
by Tianmeng Zhang, Qiang Xia, Daodong Pan, Yangying Sun, Ying Wang, Jinxuan Cao, Ren-You Gan and Changyu Zhou
Foods 2025, 14(11), 1867; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14111867 - 24 May 2025
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Rhodotorula mucilaginosa plays a key role in developing the taste of dry-cured ham, while the mechanism of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa proteases on myofibrillar protein (MP) hydrolysis and the evolution of taste substances has not been studied. The enzymatic characteristics, hydrolysis capacities for MPs, free [...] Read more.
Rhodotorula mucilaginosa plays a key role in developing the taste of dry-cured ham, while the mechanism of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa proteases on myofibrillar protein (MP) hydrolysis and the evolution of taste substances has not been studied. The enzymatic characteristics, hydrolysis capacities for MPs, free amino acid contents, metabolite compositions, and taste attributes were investigated during the interactions of MPs and proteases. The proteases of R. mucilaginosa EIODSF019 (RE) and R. mucilaginosa XZY63-3 (RX) showed high hydrolytic activities at the conditions of pH 5.0~7.0 and 30~40 °C. Compared with RX, RE showed a lower Michaelis constant (Km) value and a better affinity for protein substrates. RE showed a higher capability to degrade myosin and actin compared with RX and P. kudriavzevii XS-5 proteases (PK). The microtopography of enzyme-treated MPs in RE presented a smoother surface and lower root mean square roughness than that in RX and PK. The total content of free amino acids significantly increased from 0.34 mg/100 mL of CK to 17.10 mg/100 mL of RE after 4 h of hydrolysis of MPs. Sixty-two metabolites were identified by LC-MS/MS, and γ-glutamyl peptides were the main components of MP hydrolysates. Sensory scores of umami, richness, and aftertaste showed the largest values in RE among these groups. Partial least squares discriminant analysis and correlation network demonstrated that γ-Glu-Lys, γ-Glu-Tyr, γ-Glu-Glu, γ-Glu-His, γ-Glu-Leu, γ-Glu-Cys, γ-Glu-Ala, and γ-Glu-Gln were positively correlated with the improvements of umami, richness, and aftertaste in RE. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Green Processing Technology of Meat and Meat Products: 3rd Edition)
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Fermentation Preparation of Umami Sauce and Peptides from Kelp Scraps by Natural Microbial Flora
by Jizi Huang, Ruimei Wu, Yijing Wu, Feiyang Liang, Yiming Chen, Fujia Yang, Huawei Zheng, Zonghua Wang, Huibin Xu, Songbiao Chen and Guangshan Yao
Foods 2025, 14(10), 1751; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14101751 - 15 May 2025
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Kelp (Laminaria japonica) is renowned for its rich content of flavor-enhancing amino acids and nucleotides; however, approximately 40% of kelp, including the thin edges and root areas, is discarded during its processing due to its inferior taste. To recycle these kelp [...] Read more.
Kelp (Laminaria japonica) is renowned for its rich content of flavor-enhancing amino acids and nucleotides; however, approximately 40% of kelp, including the thin edges and root areas, is discarded during its processing due to its inferior taste. To recycle these kelp byproducts, we have cultivated a functional microbial consortium through continuous enrichment. Analysis via 16S rRNA sequencing has shown that during the three fed-batch fermentation stages of kelp waste, the microbial community was predominantly and consistently composed of three phyla: Halanaerobiaeota, Bacteroidota, and Proteobacteria. At the genus level, Halanaerobium emerged as the dominant player, exhibiting a trend of initial increase followed by a decline throughout the fermentation process. Enzymes such as alginate lyases and both acidic and neutral proteases were found to play crucial roles in the degradation of kelp residues into sauces. Notably, electronic tongue analysis revealed that the fermented kelp sauce demonstrated strong umami characteristics. Furthermore, four novel umami peptides, EIL, STEV, GEEE, and SMEAVEA, from kelp were identified for the first time, with their umami effect largely attributed to strong hydrogen bond interactions with the T1R1–T1R3 umami receptors. In conclusion, this study proposed a sustainable method for kelp by-product utilization, with implications for other seaweed processing. Full article
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Characterization of Key Metabolic Markers in Hongqujiu Across Different Aging Years Using Metabolomics
by Yiyang Cai, Sunan Yan, Simei Huang, Bin Yang, Wenlan Mo, Lishi Xiao, Xiangyou Li and Zhiwei Huang
J. Fungi 2025, 11(5), 353; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11050353 - 2 May 2025
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Hongqujiu, one of the three principal varieties of yellow wine, is a traditional fermented beverage originating from China that employs Hongqu as the fermentation agent. In this study, an untargeted metabolomics approach based on gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) [...] Read more.
Hongqujiu, one of the three principal varieties of yellow wine, is a traditional fermented beverage originating from China that employs Hongqu as the fermentation agent. In this study, an untargeted metabolomics approach based on gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) was applied to systematically analyze the volatile compounds (VOCs) and non-volatile compounds (NVCs) in Hongqujiu across different aging years for the first time. The analysis identified a total of 262 VOCs and 2564 NVCs in samples of Hongqujiu aged for six distinct years. Based on metabolic differences, the samples were categorized into two groups: the low-year group (5-year, 6-year) and the high-year group (8-year, 10-year, 15-year, 20-year). Nineteen VOCs (e.g., 4-amino-butyric acid and diethanolamine) and thirty NVCs (e.g., palmitoylethanolamide and erinacine D) were identified as key differential metabolites distinguishing the low-year group from the high-year group. The higher-year group is enriched with a variety of substances with different flavors or biological activities, such as sugar derivatives, amino acids and their complexes, organic acids and their intermediate metabolites, steroids and terpenoid compounds, lipids and their derivatives, nitrogen-containing heterocycles, and aromatic compounds. The accumulation of these substances not only shapes the unique and rich flavor characteristics of aged red rice wine (such as the caramel aroma and umami peptide flavor), but also endows red rice wine with potential health benefits due to the physiological regulatory functions of some active ingredients. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the composition and dynamic variations in metabolites in Hongqujiu, offering a scientific foundation for identifying aged Hongqujiu and conducting further research to enhance its quality. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Monascus spp. and Their Relative Products)
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Improvement of Summer Green Tea Quality Through an Integrated Shaking and Piling Process
by Zheng Tu, Sixu Li, Anan Xu, Qinyan Yu, Yanyan Cao, Meng Tao, Shanshan Wang and Zhengquan Liu
Foods 2025, 14(7), 1284; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14071284 - 7 Apr 2025
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Summer green tea often suffers from an inferior flavor, attributed to its bitterness and astringency. In this study, an integrated shaking and piling process was performed to improve the flavor of summer green tea. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in the sweet [...] Read more.
Summer green tea often suffers from an inferior flavor, attributed to its bitterness and astringency. In this study, an integrated shaking and piling process was performed to improve the flavor of summer green tea. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in the sweet and kokumi flavors, accompanied by a reduction in umami, astringency, and bitterness following the treatment. Additionally, the yellowness and color saturation were also enhanced by the treatment. A total of 146 non-volatile metabolites (NVMs) were identified during the study. The elevated levels of sweet-tasting amino acids (L-proline, L-glutamine, and L-threonine), soluble sugars, and peptides (such as gamma-Glu-Gln and glutathione) contributed to the enhanced sweetness and kokumi. Conversely, the decreased levels of ester-catechins, flavonoid glycosides, and procyanidins resulted in a reduction in umami, astringency, and bitterness. Furthermore, the decreased levels of certain NVMs, particularly ascorbic acid and saponarin, played a crucial role in enhancing the yellowness and color saturation of the summer green tea. Our findings offered a novel theoretical framework and practical guidelines for producing high-quality summer green tea. Full article
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Functional and Bioactive Benefits of Selected Microalgal Hydrolysates Assessed In Silico and In Vitro
by Elena Aurino, Leticia Mora, Antonio Marzocchella, Christina M. Kuchendorf, Bärbel Ackermann and Maria Hayes
Mar. Drugs 2025, 23(2), 53; https://doi.org/10.3390/md23020053 - 22 Jan 2025
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BIOPEP-UWM, a peptide database, contains 5128 peptides from a myriad of resources. Five listed peptides are Angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE-1; EC3.4.15.1) inhibitory peptides derived from a red alga, while two from Chlorella vulgaris have anti-cancer and antioxidative bioactivities. Herein, we describe a process combining [...] Read more.
BIOPEP-UWM, a peptide database, contains 5128 peptides from a myriad of resources. Five listed peptides are Angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE-1; EC3.4.15.1) inhibitory peptides derived from a red alga, while two from Chlorella vulgaris have anti-cancer and antioxidative bioactivities. Herein, we describe a process combining hydrolysis with two enzymes, Alcalase and Viscozyme, and filtration to generate protein-rich, bioactive peptide-containing hydrolysates from mixed species of Chlorella sp. and Scenedesmus sp. The potential of generated algal hydrolysates to act as food ingredients was determined by assessment of their techno-functional (foaming, emulsification, solubility, water holding, and oil holding capacity) properties. Bioactive screening of hydrolysates in vitro combined with mass spectrometry (MS) and in silico predictions identified bioactive and functional hydrolysates and six novel peptides. Peptides derived from Chlorella mix have the sequences YDYIGNNPAKGGLF and YIGNNPAKGGLF with predicted anti-inflammatory (medium confidence) and umami potential. Peptides from Scenedesmus mix have sequences IEWYGPDRPKFL, RSPTGEIIFGGETM, TVQIPGGERVPFLF, and IEWYGPDRPKFLGPF with predicted anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and umami attributes. Such microalgal hydrolysates could provide essential amino acids to consumers as well as tertiary health benefits to improve human global health. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Marine Algal Biotechnology and Applications)
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The Microbial Diversity and Flavor Metabolism Regulation of Xiangzao During Different Natural Fermentation Time Periods
by Rongbin Zhang, Shuangping Liu, Tiantian Liu, Rui Chang, Guixiao Liu, Mingliang Li and Jian Mao
Foods 2024, 13(23), 3931; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13233931 - 5 Dec 2024
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Xiangzao brine is a special flavored food produced by the natural fermentation of Huangjiu lees. To clarify fermentation time on its quality, this study integrated flavoromics analysis, macro-genomics, and polypeptide omics to analyze the volatile flavor components, microbial species, and flavor peptide distributions [...] Read more.
Xiangzao brine is a special flavored food produced by the natural fermentation of Huangjiu lees. To clarify fermentation time on its quality, this study integrated flavoromics analysis, macro-genomics, and polypeptide omics to analyze the volatile flavor components, microbial species, and flavor peptide distributions of four groups of samples (XZ-1Y, XZ-2Y, XZ-3Y, and XZ-4Y) fermented for 1–4 years. The results showed that the samples fermented for 1 year had the highest contents of umami amino acids and umami peptides, and the samples fermented for 4 years had the highest contents of organic acids and fruity components. In addition, 42 volatile flavor components and 532 peptides were identified, including 393 umami taste peptides and only 37 bitter taste peptides. Correlation analysis showed that ethyl lactate and furfural were positively correlated with the abundance of Nocardioides and Stenotrophomonas, respectively. The abundance of Pseudomonas was positively correlated with four previously unreported umami peptides (FATPR, RELER, FNLERP, and RSSFLGQ) screened by molecular docking. This study provides a reference for the flavor metabolism regulation of Xiangzao brine. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
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Exploration of Bioactive Umami Peptides from Wheat Gluten: Umami Mechanism, Antioxidant Activity, and Potential Disease Target Sites
by Haowen Chen, Huiyan Zhao, Cuiling Li, Chunxia Zhou, Jianxu Chen, Wenjie Xu, Guili Jiang, Jingjing Guan, Zhuorong Du and Donghui Luo
Foods 2024, 13(23), 3805; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13233805 - 26 Nov 2024
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Umami peptides have the ability to enhance food flavours and have potential health benefits. The objective of this study was to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the umami intensity, taste mechanism, and antioxidant activity of six umami peptides derived from wheat gluten hydrolysates [...] Read more.
Umami peptides have the ability to enhance food flavours and have potential health benefits. The objective of this study was to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the umami intensity, taste mechanism, and antioxidant activity of six umami peptides derived from wheat gluten hydrolysates (WGHs) and fermented WGHs. The e-tongue analysis demonstrated that the peptides exhibited a direct proportionality in terms of umami value and concentration, and were capable of enhancing the umami of commercially available condiments. The molecular dynamics simulations demonstrated that the peptides interacted with T1R1/T1R3 receptors via hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions, ionic interactions, and water bridges, thereby producing umami. Furthermore, the DPPH, ABTS, hydroxyl radical-scavenging, and FRAP assays demonstrated that the six peptides exhibited antioxidant activity in vitro. Ultimately, the network pharmacology and molecular docking results indicated that AKT1, JUN, and CASP3 may serve as the core targets for the peptides in the treatment of oxidative diseases. In conclusion, this work offers novel insights into the use of bioactive umami peptides, emphasising their prospective applications in the food and health supplement industries. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
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Differential Effect of TRPV1 Modulators on Neural and Behavioral Responses to Taste Stimuli
by Mee-Ra Rhyu, Mehmet Hakan Ozdener and Vijay Lyall
Nutrients 2024, 16(22), 3858; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16223858 - 12 Nov 2024
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In our diet, we ingest a variety of compounds that are TRPV1 modulators. It is important to understand if these compounds alter neural and behavioral responses to taste stimuli representing all taste qualities. Here, we will summarize the effects of capsaicin, resiniferatoxin, cetylpyridinium [...] Read more.
In our diet, we ingest a variety of compounds that are TRPV1 modulators. It is important to understand if these compounds alter neural and behavioral responses to taste stimuli representing all taste qualities. Here, we will summarize the effects of capsaicin, resiniferatoxin, cetylpyridinium chloride, ethanol, nicotine, N-geranyl cyclopropylcarboxamide, Kokumi taste peptides, pH, and temperature on neural and behavioral responses to taste stimuli in rodent models and on human taste perception. The above TRPV1 agonists produced characteristic biphasic effects on chorda tympani taste nerve responses to NaCl in the presence of amiloride, an epithelial Na+ channel blocker, at low concentrations enhancing and at high concentrations inhibiting the response. Biphasic responses were also observed with KCl, NH4Cl, and CaCl2. In the presence of multiple stimuli, the effect is additive. These responses are blocked by TRPV1 antagonists and are not observed in TRPV1 knockout mice. Some TRPV1 modulators also increase neural responses to glutamate but at concentrations much above the concentrations that enhance salt responses. These modulators also alter human salt and glutamate taste perceptions at different concentration ranges. Glutamate responses are TRPV1-independent. Sweet and bitter responses are TRPV1-independent but the off-taste of sweeteners is TRPV1-dependent. Aversive responses to acids and ethanol are absent in animals in which both the taste system and the TRPV1-trigeminal system are eliminated. Thus, TRPV1 modulators differentially alter responses to taste stimuli. Full article
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Exploring Novel Umami Peptides from Bovine Bone Soups Using Nano-HPLC-MS/MS and Molecular Docking
by Zheng Yang, Wanying Li, Ran Yang, Lingbo Qu, Chunxiang Piao, Baide Mu, Xiaodi Niu, Guanhao Li and Changcheng Zhao
Foods 2024, 13(18), 2870; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13182870 - 10 Sep 2024
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In this study, umami peptides were screened and characterized from bovine bone soups manufactured via atmospheric and high-pressure boiling. Peptide fractions with molecular weights less than 3 kDa were selected for peptide sequencing using LC-MS/MS, the toxicity prediction of the umami peptides was [...] Read more.
In this study, umami peptides were screened and characterized from bovine bone soups manufactured via atmospheric and high-pressure boiling. Peptide fractions with molecular weights less than 3 kDa were selected for peptide sequencing using LC-MS/MS, the toxicity prediction of the umami peptides was carried out by using an website, and the peptides were screened according to the binding energy, i.e., three peptides including YDAELS, TDVAHR, and ELELQ were selected. The three umami peptides were further synthesized, and their umami thresholds were determined through sensory evaluation and electronic tongue analysis, ranging from 0.375 to 0.75 mg/mL. All three peptides exhibited a significant synergistic taste enhancement effect when combined with MSG (monosodium glutamate) solution. The molecular docking of the umami peptides with the T1R1/T1R3 receptor revealed the mechanism of umami presentation, and the main interaction forces between the three umami peptides and the receptor were hydrogen bonding, electrostatic interactions, and hydrophobic interactions. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
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Characteristics of Umami Taste of Soy Sauce Using Electronic Tongue, Amino Acid Analyzer, and MALDI−TOF MS
by Ting Cai, Nan Hai, Peng Guo, Zhi Feng, Yu Zhang, Jing Wang, Zhipeng Yu, Huan Liu and Long Ding
Foods 2024, 13(14), 2242; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13142242 - 16 Jul 2024
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The objective of this study was to investigate the umami characteristics of soy sauce using electronic tongue evaluation and amino acid composition and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI−TOF MS) analysis. The soy sauce peptides were isolated from soy sauce [...] Read more.
The objective of this study was to investigate the umami characteristics of soy sauce using electronic tongue evaluation and amino acid composition and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI−TOF MS) analysis. The soy sauce peptides were isolated from soy sauce using XAD−16 macroporous resin combined with ethanol solution. The results showed that the soy sauce peptide fraction eluted by 60% ethanol (SS−60%) exhibited a prominent umami taste, and the umami scores were highly positively correlated with the amino acid nitrogen contents of soy sauces. The umami scores of SS−60% were significantly positively correlated with the contents of free amino acids. Especially, Phe showed the highest positive correlation with the umami scores. In addition, five characteristic ion peaks with m/z at 499, 561, 643, 649, and 855 were identified in the peptide mass fingerprinting. Therefore, this study provides new insights into the umami characteristics for the taste evaluation and reality identification of soy sauce. Full article
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Generation, Characterisation and Identification of Bioactive Peptides from Mesopelagic Fish Protein Hydrolysates Using In Silico and In Vitro Approaches
by Maria Hayes, Azza Naik, Leticia Mora, Bruno Iñarra, Jone Ibarruri, Carlos Bald, Thibault Cariou, David Reid, Michael Gallagher, Ragnhild Dragøy, Jorge Galino, Alba Deyà, Sissel Albrektsen, Lars Thoresen and Runar G. Solstad
Mar. Drugs 2024, 22(7), 297; https://doi.org/10.3390/md22070297 - 27 Jun 2024
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This study generated bioactive hydrolysates using the enzyme Alcalase and autolysis from mesopelagic fish, including Maurolicus muelleri and Benthosema glaciale. Generated hydrolysates were investigated for their bioactivities using in vitro bioassays, and bioactive peptides were identified using mass spectrometry in active hydrolysates [...] Read more.
This study generated bioactive hydrolysates using the enzyme Alcalase and autolysis from mesopelagic fish, including Maurolicus muelleri and Benthosema glaciale. Generated hydrolysates were investigated for their bioactivities using in vitro bioassays, and bioactive peptides were identified using mass spectrometry in active hydrolysates with cyclooxygenase, dipeptidyl peptidase IV and antioxidant activities. In silico analysis was employed to rank identified peptide sequences in terms of overall bioactivity using programmes including Peptide Ranker, PrepAIP, Umami-MRNN and AntiDMPpred. Seven peptides predicted to have anti-inflammatory, anti-type 2 diabetes or Umami potential using in silico strategies were chemically synthesised, and their anti-inflammatory activities were confirmed using in vitro bioassays with COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. The peptide QCPLHRPWAL inhibited COX-1 and COX-2 by 82.90% (+/−0.54) and 53.84%, respectively, and had a selectivity index greater than 10. This peptide warrants further research as a novel anti-inflammatory/pain relief peptide. Other peptides with DPP-IV inhibitory and Umami flavours were identified. These offer potential for use as functional foods or topical agents to prevent pain and inflammation. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Bioactive Compounds from Marine Fish)
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