Brown rice is a nutrient-dense whole grain with beneficial bioactive compounds that could be enriched by germination. Brassinolide is a plant growth regulator that promotes germination and modulate secondary metabolism but its role in brown rice germination remains unexplored. This study investigated the effects of brassinolide pretreatment on the polyphenol metabolism and...
Whey protein, as a natural complex, has demonstrated remarkable effects in enhancing human immunity, anti-cancer, muscle building, antiviral, antibacterial, and improving obesity. However, as a whole protein, long-term continuous supplementation may impose a burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Conversely, hydrolyzed whey protein after lactic acid modification requires only a...
Acrylamide (AA) is a process contaminant formed during high-temperature treatment of carbohydrate-rich foods, raising major toxicological concerns and prompting stringent regulatory limits. This study investigated the potential of optical sensing techniques as rapid and non-destructive tools for AA screening in cocoa-based biscuits. Three spectroscopic devices (VNIR, NIR, and FT...
China produces 99% of the world’s jujubes, yet there are overproduction challenges. Currently, most fruit beers are typically brewed with low fruit juice ratios (< 30%), blending late or post fermentation, leading to unbalanced flavors. This limits their sensory complexity and nutritional profile. Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba), which is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, is...
The quality of olive oil is strongly influenced by environmental conditions during olive growth. Exposure to high temperatures in the later stages of fruit development can negatively affect the fatty-acid profile, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and polyphenol content. Harvesting and processing olives when they have high internal temperatures further degrades oil quality...
Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are agro-industrial waste that is generated in very large quantities and is an excellent potential source of bioactive compounds. This paper explored and compared conventional solvent extraction (CSE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) as eco-friendly approaches to recover phenolic compounds from SCG...
Biogenic amines (BAs) are nitrogen-containing organic compounds that not only affect product quality but also pose potential health risks to consumers. The accumulation of BAs in cured meat products poses a persistent food safety challenge. While microbial decarboxylation is a primary driver, recent evidence highlights a significant, yet underexplored, role for non-enzymatic...
Bone mass accumulation in childhood and adolescence forms the foundation for lifelong bone health, and vitamin D deficiency remains prevalent. This study aims to investigate the association between dietary patterns in children and adolescents and bone health. This study population comprised 3,299 children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 from Shenzhen, China. Dietary intake data were...
Repeated freeze–thaw (FT) cycles commonly occur during frozen storage and distribution and are known to deteriorate the structural integrity, water-holding capacity, and sensory quality of surimi-based products. Therefore, the incorporation of functional protein binders has been proposed as an effective strategy to mitigate FT-induced quality loss. This study investigated the...
Utilizing a combination of 6S rRNA high-throughput sequencing, gas chromatography-ion migration spectrometry, and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-C-Q-TOF/MS), we investigated the alterations in the microbial community, volatile compounds, and non-volatile metabolites during the fermentation of sauerkraut...
Chickpea shiro flour is widely used across both rural and urban areas of Ethiopia to prepare shiro-wot, a traditional stew typically consumed with injera. While the core processing steps, soaking and roasting, are consistently applied in traditional practice, key parameters such as soaking duration, roasting temperature, and roasting time have not been systematically optimized...
Research on garlic peel has identified a variety of bioactive compounds. This study highlights the significance of garlic peels and the marine fungal strain Paecilomycesmaximus PQ584815 in generating secondary metabolites with effective anticancer properties and potential applications in therapeutic drug development. Additionally, these findings high spot the economic value and...
Increasing the accuracy of segmentation of tissue types during automated carcass breakdown would contribute to optimising automated cutting decisions and reducing waste, relative to red–green–blue (RGB)-based vision systems. This study investigates the development of tissue-classification models using visible and near infrared (Vis–NIR) spectra and spectral features combined with...
To achieve non-destructive and real-time monitoring of pork freshness, an intelligent indicator label was developed using nanoparticles of cyclodextrin metal–organic frameworks (CD-MOFs) loaded with curcumin (Cur), referred to as CC-MOFs. The study investigated its application in the visual monitoring of pork freshness. The microstructures, chemical compositions, and thermal...
In karst regions characterized by elevated geogenic background levels of heavy metals, the accumulation of soil cadmium has resulted in excessive cadmium concentrations in potato tubers, thereby posing a challenge to the safe utilization of potatoes by local smallholder farmers. This study utilized the potato cultivar Weiyu No. 7 and established a fermentation–distillation system...
Schizophyllum commune, an underutilized mushroom known for its diverse health-promoting components, was utilized in solid-state fermentation (SSF) of wheat grains to produce myceliated products. Such products have gained remarkable interest as potential functional foods. The present study aimed to develop an S. commune-fermented wheat product and investigate the effects of SSF on...
Stunting, a form of chronic malnutrition caused primarily by insufficient dietary intake, leads to various health consequences, particularly during the critical brain development period of preschool-aged children (4 to 6 years). Adequate nutrition through an improved diet is essential for their catch-up growth, and their natural curiosity to try new foods makes them receptive to...
Moringa stenopetala (MS) is a stress-resilient, multipurpose African tree known for its valuable leaves as well as the protein and oil rich seeds. This study evaluated the effects of acetone (AMSPI), hexane (HMSPI), methanol (MMSPI), 100% ethanol (EMSPI), 70% ethanol (7EMSPI), 50% ethanol (5EMSPI), and water (WMSPI) pretreatments of MS seed meal on the physicochemical and...
The objective of this study was to investigate localization and activation of calpain-1 in chicken muscles postmortem and its contribution to meat tenderization. Results showed that plasma membrane bound and sarcoplasmic calpain-1 content increased early postmortem and declined at 24 h, while myofibril bound calpain-1 displayed a reversed trend in muscles, indicating the transfer...
Jaggery, a traditional unrefined sugar widely consumed across India, serves as a source of natural carbohydrates and essential minerals. However, regional variations in production and environmental conditions may influence its nutritional composition and contaminant levels. The present study aimed to evaluate carbohydrate content, mineral composition, and potentially toxic...
Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) is a rich source of polyphenolic compounds, which contribute to its numerous health-promoting properties. Fruit contains a variety of bioactive constituents, including anthocyanins, flavonols, and chlorogenic acids, which are associated with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective effects. Analyses of these compounds demonstrate the...
Biodegradable packaging offers a sustainable approach to extend shelf-life of food and reduce environmental impact. In this study, a bilayer active film composed of Persian acorn starch and zein nanofibers incorporating 10% (v/w) cinnamon essential oil (CEO) was developed via casting and electrospinning methods. Cinnamaldehyde (83.81%) was the dominant constituent of CEO, which...
Addressing age-related health issues through better nutrition is vital as the population ages. Sustainable food systems focus on low-impact ingredients like brown seaweed, which needs minimal resources and has health benefits. However, concerns about heavy metals in brown seaweed pose safety challenges. After confirming the safety of a Durvillaea incurvata extract containing...
Given the widespread consumption of dairy products, adding fruit and vegetable processing pomace to them would contribute to the achievement of SDGs 2, 11, and 12, which are, respectively, about zero hunger with enhanced nutrition, sustainability, and environmental preservation through zero waste. Valorization of industrial pomaces could promote a circular economy in addition to...