Lycium barbarum polysaccharide regulates serum metabolites in type 2 diabetic patients with the metabolomics-based approach of GC-TOF-MS
May 2026
•Innovative Application of LBP in Nutrition•Our study introduces the use of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP) in precision nutrition, demonstrating its ability to modulate serum metabolites specifically...
Antioxidant activity of low molecular weight polysaccharides from Tremella fuciformis in Caenorhabditis elegans based on metabolomics analysis
May 2026
•TFLP was an acidic low molecular weight polysaccharide mainly composed of mannose and xylose.•TFLP could enhance the antioxidant capacity and stress resistance of C. elegans.•TFLP could improve the...
Strategies to minimize post-harvest waste of fruits and vegetables: Current solutions and future perspectives
May 2026
Highlights• Global post-harvest wastage takes place for quantitative and qualitative losses of food chain• The percentage is increasing day by day• Require a systematic approachFrom: Aramyan, L. H.,...
3D printing of antioxidant-enriched plant-based meat analogue for the elderly: The role of wheat oligopeptide and grape seed extract
May 2026
•Food 3D printing technology was used to develop functional plant-based meat analogue.•A novel printing ink was developed by adding wheat oligopeptide and grape seed extract.•The optimal ink exhibited...
Bioactive compounds and nutritional composition of butternut pumpkins (Cucurbita moschata) cultivated in Saudi Arabia
May 2026
•Hassawi Popper: Nutrient-rich pumpkin with high bioactive.•Cucurbita moschata: Valuable for health, rich in compounds.•Hassawi Popper: Abundant protein, fiber, minerals, antioxidants....
Exploring the potential of underutilized starch sources as nutritive alternatives to refined wheat flour: A review
May 2026
•Diverse starch sources offer nutritive alternatives to refined wheat flour.•Partial substitution of underutilized starch sources promotes healthier dietary options.•Most underutilized starch sources...
Assessment of the aroma profiles of 15 commercial Chinese jujubes using gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry
May 2026
•Aldehydes, ketones, alcohols and esters were common in different commercial Chinese jujubes.•3-Hydroxy-2-butanone and methyl acetate contributed great to commercial Chinese jujubes.•Significant differences...
Synthesis of a novel core-shell magnetic covalent organic framework for the enrichment and detection of AFM1 and AFM2 in milk and dairy products using HPLC-MS/MS
May 2026
•A novel magnetic COFs was prepared by grafting TPBD-BTA on Fe3O4 t to enrich aflatoxins.•The as-prepared magnetic COFs exhibited remarkable adsorption capacity to enrich aflatoxins.•MSPE was combined...
Effect of green coffee beans fermentation with and without ohmic heating: Physicochemical and sensory properties
May 2026
•Effect of Robusta green coffee beans fermentation with and without OH was investigated•The pH, total acidity, color and caffeine was influenced by fermentation method•A higher decrease in caffeine...
Trends in the development of 3D printing minced meat/surimi from the perspective of structure and function
May 2026
•This article reviews the development trend of 3D printed meat.•Suitable 3D printing methods and printers for meat were explored.•Methods to improve the adaptability of 3D printed meat were summarised.•The...
Focus on eye health: analysis of the potential application of carotenoids from Goji berries sources
May 2026
•Differences in carotenoid content between wolfberry and other foods were compared;•Carotenoids and their structural formulae in Goji berries were summarized.•Extraction and purification of carotenoids...
Metabolites of Ophiocordyceps sinensis from two typical growing regions in China revealed by comparative metabolomics
May 2026
•Metabolome profiles of OS between Qinghai and Tibet are different.•85 differential metabolites were screened out from 646 identified metabolites.•Differences in metabolites of OS from Qinghai and Tibet...
Sea buckthorn: A potential prebiotic and promising functional ingredient for fermented dairy products
May 2026
Fermented dairy products are significant in the market due to their high nutritional value and unique flavor. However, they have more opportunities for improvement to meet the urgent demand for functional...
Whole chicken powder produced by industry-scale microfluidizer system: Improvement on physicochemical properties, protein digestibility and volatile flavor
May 2026
•Whole chicken powder was developed by industry-scale microfluidizer system (ISMS).•ISMS effectively destroyed tissue structure and decreased sample particle size.•Whole chicken powder has better quality...
Plant-based meat alternatives: Advancements in ingredients, processing, consumer perception, and future directions
May 2026
•Novel plant-based protein sources enhance nutritional and physiochemical properties of plant-based meat alternatives.•Innovations in processing techniques are shaping the future of plant-based meat...
Volvariella polysaccharides: isolation, structural characterization and structure-activity relationship: a review
March 2026
In recent years, Volvariella polysaccharides (VPs) have been confirmed with various of biological activities, which can be used as the main ingredients of functional foods. It was reported to treat...
Applications of foam-mat drying for milk and milk products: an innovative preservation technique
March 2026
•Rapid drying and low drying temperature of products during drying results in high quality products.•Foam Mat Drying is three times faster than drying a similar type of liquid.•Uniform heating, storage...
Dracocephalum moldavica L. tea alleviates high-fat diet-induced hyperlipidemia in rats via gut microbiota and lipid metabolism
March 2026
•HFD leads to lipid metabolic disorders in rats.•EAD reduces lipid metabolic disorders by regulating gut microbiota and metabolism pathways....
Cultural optimization of pigeon muscle satellite cells and nutritional evaluation of the pigeon-derived cultivated meat
March 2026
•Successful isolation of high-purity pigeon skeletal muscle satellite cells.•Pigeon muscle satellite cells exhibited rapid proliferation and spontaneous differentiation at 41°C.•Multiple differentiation...
Differences in volatility and organoleptic characteristics of mixed and sequential fermentation of mulberry fruit juices by Weissella confusa and Pichia kudriavzevii using metabolomics analysis
March 2026
•Taste and aroma were profiled by electronic senses, HPLC-MS, and HS-SPME-GC-MS.•Quantitative analysis of 17 amino acids and 5 organic acids by HPLC-MS.•A total of 60 volatile compounds and 15 key volatile...
A one-step enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for fipronil detection
March 2026
•Synthesis of artificial antigens and preparation of monoclonal antibodies against FIP.•Study on one-step enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for fipronil detection.•Determination of recovery rate of...
Development and techno-functional characterization of gluten-free flour from rice, Cardaba banana, and pigeon-pea
March 2026
•Nutritional, phytochemical, functional and pasting properties of gluten-free rice-based composite flour were studied.•Inclusion of pigeon-pea enhanced nutritional and bioactive contents of the flour...
Research progress on colonization ability of probiotics
March 2026
•The importance of probiotics colonization in intestinal tract was expounded.•The in vivo and in vitro detection methods for intestinal colonization of probiotics were reviewed.•The development of more...
Review on Pectin: Sources, Properties, Health Benefits and Its Applications in Food Industry
March 2026
•Agricultural waste products can be a source of pectin extraction.•Pectin has emerged as a versatile hydrocolloid with many potential applications.•Structure, sources and extraction techniques affect...
Effect of vacuum microwave drying and steaming treatment on quality of Poria cocos
March 2026
1.Vacuum microwave drying was applied to the drying of poria cocos, and its effect on quality was discussed;2.The effects of steaming steps on the drying quality of poria cocos were systematically compared;3.The...