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Characterization of spoilage bacterial communities in chilled duck meat treated by kojic acid

Chilled duck meat is a popularly consumed meat in China but easily perishes at room/low temperature. Kojic acid is usually used as an antimicrobial. This study investigated the sensory scores, total...

Hypoglycemic polysaccharides from Auricularia auricula and Auricularia polytricha inhibit oxidative stress, NF-κB signaling and proinflammatory cytokine production in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice

January 2021
Huan Xiang | Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse | Chun Cui

Auricularia auricula (AA) and Auricularia polytricha (AP) are popular edible fungi. This study successfully produced hypoglycemic polysaccharides from un-smashed or smashing and sieving (through a 10-mesh...

Ganoderma lucidum spore oil (GLSO), a novel antioxidant, extends the average life span in Drosophila melanogaster

In ancient China, Ganoderma lucidum was believed to be a medical fungus that could increase lifespan. Recently, pharmacologic studies have found that polysaccharide peptides and triterpenoids extracted...

Beneficial effects of AOS-iron supplementation on intestinal structure and microbiota in IDA rats

This study investigated the effects of agar oligosaccharide-iron (AOS-iron) on intestinal tissue pathology and microbiota in IDA rats induced by low-iron diet, as well as the relationship between gut...

Purification, structural elucidation, and in vitro antitumor effects of novel polysaccharides from Bangia fuscopurpurea

January 2021
Jingna Wu | Xiaoting Chen | Kun Qiao | Yongchang Su | Zhiyu Liu

A water-soluble polysaccharide, designated BFP-3, was isolated from Bangia fuscopurpurea by hot water extraction, anion-exchange, and size-exclusion chromatography and tested to determine its antitumor...

Peptide fraction from sturgeon muscle by pepsin hydrolysis exerts anti-inflammatory effects in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages via MAPK and NF-κB pathways

Food science and COVID-19

January 2021
Klaus W. Lange

Inhibitory effects of oxyresveratrol on ERK and Smad1/2 phosphorylation and HSC activation in preventing carbon tetrachloride-induced rat liver fibrosis

In vitro and in silico analysis of dual-function peptides derived from casein hydrolysate

Effect of xanthan gum on the quality of low sodium salted beef and property of myofibril proteins

January 2021
Zirui Zhao | Shujie Wang | Dayu Li | Yajun Zhou

The effects of xanthan gum (0 % and 0.3 %) on the quality of low sodium (2.0 %, 2.4 %, 2.8 %, 3.2 %, 3.6 % and 4.0 %) salted beef and property of myofibril proteins (MP) extracted from salted beef were...

Chronic consumption of thermally processed palm oil or canola oil modified gut microflora of rats

Dietary oils have critical influences on human health, and thermally cooking or frying modify the components and nutritional functions of oils. Palm oil was the most widely used oil in food processing...

Simultaneous determination of 15 pesticide residues in Chinese cabbage and cucumber by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry utilizing online turbulent flow chromatography

Physico-chemical properties and structure of rice cultivars grown in Heilongjiang Province of China

The relationships between chemical composition, structure and physicochemical properties such as pasting, thermal, and textural properties of 12 temperate rice cultivars grown in Heilongjiang Province,...

Comparative transcriptomics analysis of Zygosaccharomyces mellis under high-glucose stress

The high-glucose tolerance of yeast is the main factor determining the efficiency of high-density alcohol fermentation. Zygosaccharomyces mellis LGL-1 isolated from honey could survive under 700 g/L...

Effect of proteolytic starter culture isolated from Chinese Dong fermented pork (Nanx Wudl) on microbiological, biochemical and organoleptic attributes in dry fermented sausages

The effect of a proteolytic starter culture isolated from Nanx Wudl, on microbiological, biochemical and organoleptic attributes of dry fermented sausages was investigated during processing. Based on...

Beneficial effects of high-pressure homogenization on the dispersion stability of aqueous hydrolysate from Mytilus edulis

•Xanthan gum reduces the homogenization pressure of stable peptides.•Mytilus edulis hydrolysate is rich in amino acids and active polypeptides.•The study provided some theoretical references for utilizing...

Antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitiory activity of Cercis chinensis flowers

Antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitiory active compounds of Cercis chinensis flowers were investigated with bio-assay guiding method. Ethyl acetate fraction (CLEa) and n-butanol fraction (CLBu) exhibited...

Gelatin-stabilized traditional emulsions: Emulsion forms, droplets, and storage stability

Fish oils are important substances in the field of food and drug delivery. Due to their unstable double bonds, fishy taste, and poor water solubility, it is pivotal to investigate novel dosage forms...

Effect of AAPH oxidation on digestion characteristics of seed watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var) kernels protein isolates

•Protein oxidation increases the possibility of aggregation.•The cleavage sites of protein can be masked due to oxidation.•The in vitro digestibility of protein can be reduced due to oxidation....

Chrysoeriol ameliorates hyperglycemia by regulating the carbohydrate metabolic enzymes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of chrysoeriol from Cardiospermum halicacabum in streptozotocin induced Wistar rats. Thirty rats were categorized as control, diabetic control supplemented...

Oxidation combined with Maillard reaction induced free and protein-bound Nε-carboxymethyllysine and Nε-carboxyethyllysine formation during braised chicken processing

December 2020
Zongshuai Zhu | Rui Fang | Ming Huang | Yunji Wei | Guanghong Zhou

Determination of the total antioxidant and oxidant status of some galactagogue and herbal teas

December 2020
D. Ağagündüz

This research was aimed to evaluate the total antioxidant status (TAS) and the total oxidant status (TOS) of galactagogues and herbal teas. Galactagogues and herbal teas used for other purposes were...

Isolation and identification of Starmerella davenportii strain Do18 and its application in black tea beverage fermentation

Changes of protein oxidation, lipid oxidation and lipolysis in Chinese dry sausage with different sodium chloride curing salt content

The effect of sodium chloride (NaCl) curing salt content on protein oxidation, lipid oxidation and lipolysis of Chinese dry sausage was investigated. Two groups Chinese dry sausages with 2% and 4% (m/m)...

Rapid analysis of fifteen sulfonamide residues in pork and fish samples by automated on-line solid phase extraction coupled to liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry

Major royal jelly proteins accelerate onset of puberty and promote ovarian follicular development in immature female mice

The major royal jelly proteins (MRJPs) are the central constituents responsible for the specific activities of royal jelly. Here MRJPs via oral administration daily for 45 consecutive days were evaluated...

Effects of carbon sources and temperature on the formation and structural characteristics of food-related Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms

December 2020
Mingming Zou | Donghong Liu

Nanostructured food proteins as efficient systems for the encapsulation of bioactive compounds

Recently, nanoencapsulation was introduced as an efficient and promising approach for the protection, delivery, and site-specific liberation of the nutraceuticals and bioactive ingredients. Food proteins...

The extract of the immature fruit of Poncirus trifoliata induces apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells via mitochondrial autophagy

The immature fruits of Poncirus trifoliate are used as a medicine for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation, and allergies in East Asia. However, their effect on colon cancer cells...

Formulated citrus peel extract gold lotion improves cognitive and functional recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) in rats

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is closely related to neuro-inflammatory response and causes a complex pathological process and serious consequence. In this study, we explored whether the formatted citrus...

Stevenleaf from Gynostemma Pentaphyllum inhibits human hepatoma cell (HepG2) through cell cycle arrest and apoptotic induction

•SV treatment inhibited the growth of HepG2 cells.•SV arrested cell cycle at the G0/G1 phase via regulating the expression levels of the genes associated with cell cycle.•SV enhanced the generation...

Assessment of socio-demographic factors, health status and the knowledge on probiotic dairy products

September 2020
Lutfiye Yilmaz-Ersan | Tulay Ozcan | Arzu Akpinar-Bayizit

The probiotic dairy products have become the fastest growing in functional foods market in response to the increasing numbers of consumers interested in improving their health. Therefore, data collected...

Natural products: Regulating glucose metabolism and improving insulin resistance

Compounds with regulating glucose metabolism and improving insulin resistance (IR) activity are abundant in nature and can be obtained from several sources. They have high potential to be used to treat...

Identification and molecular mechanism of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from Larimichthys crocea titin

The intervention effects of Lactobacillus casei LC2W on Escherichia coli O157:H7 -induced mouse colitis

This study investigated the intervention effects of Lactobacillus casei LC2W in murine (SPF C57BL/c) challenge infection models induced by Escherichia coli O157: H7. Mice were fed streptomycin with...

Droplet and creaming stability of fish oil-loaded gelatin/surfactant-stabilized emulsions depends on both the adsorption ways of emulsifiers and the adjusted pH

September 2020
Ting Zhang | Mengzhen Ding | Xichang Wang | Jian Zhong

The droplet and creaming stability of food emulsions stabilized by mixed emulsifiers is a research hotspot in the field of emulsions. In this work, we mainly explore the effect of pH change on the droplet...

Protective effects of blueberry anthocyanin extracts on hippocampal neuron damage induced by extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field

September 2020
Xiyun Sun | Zihan Xu | Yuehua Wang | Ning Liu

Blueberry malvidin-3-galactoside modulated gut microbial dysbiosis and microbial TCA cycle KEGG pathway disrupted in a liver cancer model induced by HepG2 cells

HCC (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) is a critical health issue worldwide. Our previous animal experiment has confirmed that blueberry malvidin-3-galactoside (M3G) can regulate the progression of HCC. In...

A new household ultrasonic cleaning method for pyrethroids in cabbage

September 2020
Chengwei Yu | Xu Huang | Yawei Fan | Zeyuan Deng

Pyrethroid is widely used in developing countries and is a potential threat to human health. So putting forward an effective pyrethroid cleaning method is of vital importance. Clearance of fenpropathrin,...

Investigating cooked rice textural properties by instrumental measurements

June 2020
Keyu Tao | Wenwen Yu | Sangeeta Prakash | Robert G. Gilbert

Foods wherein the starch is slowly digested contribute to good health by reducing the tendency to, and for the maintenance of, diabetes, obesity and colo-rectal cancers. While foods with high amylose...

Biological evaluation and interaction mechanism of beta-site APP cleaving enzyme 1 inhibitory pentapeptide from egg albumin

Peptide KLPGF could simultaneously inhibit the activity of acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, and beta-site APP cleaving enzyme1, and improve Alzheimer’s disease symptoms....

Evaluation of umami taste components of mushroom (Suillus granulatus) of different grades prepared by different drying methods

June 2020
Xiuhong Zhao | Yunyun Wei | Xue Gong | Heran Xu | Guang Xin

Effect of seaweed coating on quality characteristics and shelf life of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum mill)

June 2020
Thahira Banu A | Sri Ramani P | Aswini Murugan

Seaweeds are the natural marine algae which have several properties to act as natural preservatives to extend the shelf life of perishable foods without affecting their quality and causing side effects....

An overview of plant-autochthonous microorganisms and fermented vegetable foods

June 2020
Sebastian Torres | Hernán Verón | Luciana Contreras | Maria I. Isla

Fermented plant-based foods and beverages constitute foods of high nutritional and functional value with appreciated health beneficial effects. They represent a natural and sustainable alternative to...

Innovative strategies and nutritional perspectives for fortifying pumpkin tissue and other vegetable matrices with iron

June 2020
Marina F. de Escalada Pla | Silvia K. Flores | Carolina E. Genevois

The present review article focuses on different technological strategies and nutritional perspectives having added advantage to human health in fortifying vegetables matrices with iron. An introduction...

Malvidin-3-galactoside from blueberry suppresses the growth and metastasis potential of hepatocellular carcinoma cell Huh-7 by regulating apoptosis and metastases pathways

Malvidin-3-galactoside (Mv-3-gal) is the major anthocyanin monomer in blueberry anthocyanins. The compound is well-characterized by its anti-oncogenesis function in multiple organs including liver....

Effect of yellow rice wine on anti-aging ability in aged mice induced by d-galactose

The present study is focused on investigation of the health protective effect of yellow rice wine (YRW) in mice and the potential underlying mechanism. Symptoms of aging were induced in mice by using...

Chemical composition and glucose uptake effect on 3T3-L1 adipocytes of Ligustrum lucidum Ait. flowers

Ligustri lucidi Fructus is a traditional Chinese medicine and possesses various bioactivities, including hypoglycemic effect. Ligustrum lucidum Ait flowers are poorly investigated. Thus, we hypothesized...

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