Impact of soybean polysaccharides on microbial composition and metabolic output in an in vitro model of the aging gut
December 2026
This study explored soybean polysaccharide (SP) for modulating aging gut dysregulation. SP showed dose-dependent antioxidant effects, as demonstrated by its ABTS radical scavenging, DPPH radical scavenging,...
Volatile fingerprinting and analytical strategies for raw meat authentication in processed meat products: A comprehensive review
December 2026
Authentication of processed meat products has become increasingly important amid rising concerns about food fraud, species substitution, and traceability in global food supply chains. Conventional biomolecular...
Recent advancements in phytochemical and antioxidant valorization: Extraction physics, molecular mechanisms, and functional applications
December 2026
The pursuit of sustainable, high-efficacy antioxidants from botanical and marine resources has necessitated a shift toward advanced metabolic profiling and green extraction technologies. This paper...
Humidity-responsive starch foam pads for humidity-triggered release of 1-methylcyclopropene in litchi fruit preservation
December 2026
Humidity-responsive delivery systems provide a promising strategy for improving the efficiency of volatile postharvest regulators, yet the role of porous biopolymer structures in governing moisture...
Newly Isolated Probiotic Microorganisms for Food and Functional Food Applications: From Classical LAB to Next-Generation Bacteria and Yeasts
Available online 23 July 2026
This review critically examines newly isolated probiotic microorganisms from the perspective of food and functional food application, rather than microbial novelty alone. The central argument is that...
Insights into the Role of 3D Food Printing Technology in Food Waste Valorization: A Comprehensive Review
Available online 21 July 2026
Throughout the supply chain, food waste and loss occur, resulting in the production of huge volumes of by-products that are rich in bioactive compounds. These by-products can be used to develop value-added...
Effects of Heyndrickxia coagulans probiotics in the human gut microbiota and their health implications: A review
April 2025
The abuse and overuse of antibiotics have led to pathogenic antimicrobial resistance, significantly altering the gut microbial makeup. Spore-forming probiotics from Heyndrickxia coagulans present a...
Cold plasma-integrated bio-based packaging for meat quality and safety monitoring: a mini review
April 2025
Cold plasma technology and bio-based materials are emerging as sustainable solutions for enhancing meat safety and quality. However, conventional packaging lacks real-time monitoring capabilities, leading...
How RGD peptides influence the M cell targeting properties of carboxymethyl starch-based nanocapsules: Binding mechanism and delivery applications
April 2025
The structural properties of ligand-mediated carriers play pivotal role in their architecture and properties. Here, the impact of grafting degree of RGD peptides on the M cell targeting ability of carboxymethyl...
Exploration of all-natural aggregation-induced emission nanoparticles from co-assembly of bioactive herbal molecules
April 2025
Nanoparticles with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) have been identified as promising functional nanomaterials for bioimaging applications, characterized by their high luminescent efficiency, tunable...
Evaluation of pulsed electric field treatment on the overall quality of Phyllanthus emblica L. fruits and its juice
April 2025
Phyllanthus emblica L. (PHA) has high nutritional and medicinal value, and current researches are mainly focused on the processing and preparation of PHA into juice products. The objective of this work...
Variations in phytochemicals and anti-pigmentation potential of Lilium lancifolium Thunb. flowers during floral maturation
April 2025
Lilium lancifolium Thunb., a traditional medicinal and edible plant widely distributed in East Asia, is rich in bioactive compounds including polysaccharides, phenolics, terpenes, saponins, sterols,...
Effects of elaidic acid on plasma cholesterol and gut microbiota in hypercholesterolemic hamsters
April 2025
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of elaidic acid (EA) on plasma cholesterol levels and gut microbiota composition in hypercholesterolemic hamsters The EA treatment group consisted of two doses,...
Insights into novel α-glucosidase (α-GLU) inhibitory peptides from sturgeon fish muscle protein based on in-silico and in-vitro investigation
April 2025
Food-derived α-glucosidase (α-GLU) inhibitory peptides have emerged as promising natural agents for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) due to their favorable safety and bioactivity profiles. Food-derived...
Purification and structural characterization of an active polysaccharide from Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl. and its therapeutic effect on inflammatory bowel disease in mice
April 2025
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic disease of gastrointestinal tract, has become a global public health challenge. Previous studies have suggested that Dendrobium chrysotoxum Lindl (DC) are...
Low molecular weight glycoprotein from Amomum villosum Lour.: Preparation of directed enzymatic hydrolysis, structural identification and antioxidant activity in Caenorhabditis elegans based on metabolomics
April 2025
Glycoproteins are critical active ingredients in Amomum villosum Lour. (AV), and low molecular weight glycoproteins had higher nutritional value than high molecular weight glycoproteins. In this study,...
Synthesis of selenized dextran using the non-thermal effects of pulsed electric field: Structure features, antioxidant and anti-glycation activities
April 2025
Chemically selenized polysaccharides, as a new type of selenium supplement, have attracted widespread attention in recent years. However, the low selenization efficiency resulting from traditional heating...
Dihydroquercetin biosynthesis: From plant metabolism to microbial production
April 2025
Dihydroquercetin (DHQ), a natural dihydroflavonol with a wide range of bioactivities, has garnered increasing attention in pharmaceutical and functional food applications. However, traditional production...
Exploring the impacts of two heating methods on meat quality from generalized additive models
April 2025
This study explored how boiling and microwave heating affect meat quality using Generalized Additive Models (GAM). Fresh longissimus dorsi muscles from pork and beef were analyzed to identify factors...
Dual-functional Blumea balsamifera leaves-derived carbon nano preservative for fresh-cut apples preservation
April 2025
This study investigated the development of carbon dots nano preservative derived from Blumea balsamifera ("Ai-Na-Xiang" in Chinese) leaves (B-CDs), exploring its potential for preservation of fresh-cut...
Harnessing probiotic fermentation to enhance the bioavailability and health impact of dietary phytochemicals
April 2025
Probiotic fermentation has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance the bioavailability of dietary phytochemicals, thereby amplifying their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and disease-preventive properties....
Novel composite films based on sodium alginate and carboxymethyl cellulose incorporated with lychee peel polyphenols: Physico-chemical properties, microstructure and food preservation
April 2025
Lychee peels, rich in polyphenols, are typically discarded as fruit waste during processing. This study developed composite films incorporating lychee peel polyphenols (LPP) with sodium alginate and...
Research progress, challenges and functional applications of hemoglobin glycosylation modification
April 2025
In recent years, glycosylation modification has emerged as an effective food processing technique, demonstrating remarkable potential in enhancing the functional properties of proteins. This modification...
Exploring the health benefits, mechanisms of action, and emerging safety concerns of fermented foods with emphasis on African foods
April 2025
Fermented foods are consumed worldwide for their enhanced sensory, nutritional, and functional properties. The fermentation process, primarily mediated by lactic acid bacteria, yeasts, and molds, generates...
