Effects of electron-beam (E-beam) irradiation on the postharvest quality of ‘golden’ papayas
September 2025
Brazilian papaya production and exports have increased in recent years, and as a phytosanitary requirement, emerging technologies have been introduced into the agricultural chain. Electron beam (E-beam)...
SmartRipen: LSTM-GRU feature selection& XGBoost-CNN for fruit ripeness detection
September 2025
Artificial ripening, frequently performed with the use of calcium carbide, speeds up the process but harms fruit and its nutritional value. Spotting unnaturally ripened fruits is crucial for the quality...
Effect of vacuum and through flow drying technique on mathematical modelling, functional properties, color degradation kinetics, and essential oil components of fish mint (Houttuynia cordata Thunb)
September 2025
Fish mint (Houttuynia cordata Thunb) was dried using vacuum dryer (VDT) and through flow air dryer (TFDT) at 35 °C, 40 °C and 45 °C, respectively. Drying behaviour of the fish mint was performed using...
Dry microwave and hot water blanching of underutilized star fruit (Averrhoa carambola): A comparative assessment of quality attributes and sensory evaluation using chemometric approach
September 2025
Star fruit is an underutilized fruit with a shorter shelf life and astringent taste due to its high amount of ascorbic acid content. In this study, microwave blanching (MWB) as an alternative heat treatment...
Effect of high-intensity ultrasound-induced acoustic cavitation on enzymatic activity and quality attributes of granny smith apples during storage
September 2025
This study investigates the effects of high-intensity ultrasound (HIU), chemical treatments (ascorbic acid and calcium chloride), and thermal treatment (water bath at 65°C) on metabolic, structural,...
Rice seed integrity evaluation: Developing a rapid onsite system to check seed fraud using a portable NIR spectroscopic device coupled with smartphone technology
September 2025
Rice seed integrity is critical in ensuring high yield and grain quality; however, seed fraud, particularly the misrepresentation of rice paddy (unhusked rice grain) as rice seed, is a growing concern...
Deep learning model for precise and rapid prediction of tomato maturity based on image recognition
September 2025
Tomato maturity plays a pivotal role in optimizing harvest timing and ensuring product quality, but current methods struggle to achieve high accuracy along computational efficiency simultaneously. Existing...
Printing the future of food: The physics perspective on 3D food printing
September 2024
The field of 3D food printing is poised to revolutionize the gastronomic landscape by offering precise and customized food creations. This short review explores the fundamental concepts and physical...
Effect of ultrasound-assisted fermentation on physicochemical properties and volatile flavor compounds of Chinese rice wine
September 2024
The traditional fermentation method for Chinese rice wine (RW) production has some limitations such as difficulty in controlling quality, long brewing time, and thin taste. In this study, ultrasonic...
Effects of electrostatic field-assisted freezing on the functional properties and aggregation behavior of gluten
September 2024
Changes in gluten during the freezing process could cause a deterioration in dough quality, which would be solved by electrostatic field treatment. This paper investigated the effects of electrostatic...
Antibacterial mechanism of thermoultrasound combined with potassium sorbate against Pichia membranifaciens
September 2024
The effect of the antimicrobial mechanism of ultrasound (US) in combination with heat (T) and potassium sorbate (PS) treatment on Pichia membranifaciens (P. membranifaciens) is investigated in this...
Assessment and comparison of cooking qualities and physio-chemical properties of seven rice varieties in terms of amylose content
September 2024
Consumers may choose from a broad variety of rice varieties with different shapes, sizes, and tastes based on their cooking quality and physicochemical properties. We assessed seven local rice varieties...
Tenderness prediction for beef using novel data analysis methods based on system dynamic and acoustic signals
September 2024
The aim of this study was to investigate if vibroacoustic methods may be used for the non-destructive determination of beef during its aging process. The vibroacoustic method was based on the observation...
The science behind physical field technologies for improved extraction of juices with enhanced quality attributes
September 2024
Consumer demand for high-quality, nutritious juice products is steadily increasing. Ongoing research and innovation in juice extraction technologies will likely further shape the landscape of the juice...
Multi-staged temperature control of the gelling properties and flavor quality of preserved eggs
September 2024
The gelling properties and flavor quality of preserved eggs are affected by temperature reached during pickling. In response, this study investigates the effects of different temperature-controlled...
Prediction of physicochemical and textural properties of post-harvest ‘Hayward’ kiwifruit based on creep properties
September 2024
The main purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of predicting the physicochemical and texture characteristics of ‘Hayward’ kiwifruit through a theoretical model. Sixteen physicochemical...
Research progress on microbial control techniques of prepared dishes
September 2024
Prepared dishes are popular among consumers due to their convenience, but microorganisms in dishes have the potential to cause spoilage and even lead to foodborne illnesses, rendering microbial control...
Process optimization and influence of processing conditions on physical, thermal and textural characteristics of Nigerian pasta produced from acha flour and defatted Moringa oleifera powder
September 2024
The consumption of Nigerian lesser known crops has been advocated by many researchers. Replacement of wheat flour with acha (Digitaria exilis) and de-fatted Moringa oleifera cake in pasta production...
Aqueous extraction of tomato seed oil using combination of ohmic heating and microwave heating as pretreatment
September 2024
This study aimed to investigate the effect of ohmic (OH) and microwave heating (MH) pre-treatments on the aqueous extraction of tomato seed oil. As these thermal techniques disrupt the cell structure...
Effects of phosphate salts and ultrasonication on the formation and characteristics of phosphate-chitosan microparticles
September 2024
The physicochemical properties of chitosan-microparticles are related to the crosslinking salts. The effects of sodium-pyrophosphate or sodium-tripolyphosphate and ultrasonication on the formation of...
Impact of cold plasma and thermal treatment on the storage stability and shelf-life of pineapple juice: A comprehensive postharvest quality assessment
September 2024
The primary concern regarding the pineapple juice processing industry is its insufficient stability. The goal of this investigation is to evaluate the storage stability and shelf life of cold plasma...
Recent trends and advancements in nanoemulsions: Production methods, functional properties, applications in food sector, safety and toxicological effects
September 2024
Nanoemulsions - colloidal dispersions of nanoscale droplets in a continuous phase, have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their versatile properties and wide-ranging applications....