Improving physicochemical and sensory properties of plant-based meat patties with canola oil oleogels: a sustainable fat alternative
March 2027
•Replacement of liquid oil with oleogels was a viable approach for plant-based meat.•Incorporation of oleogels in plant-based patties led to the improved textural and sensory properties.•Oleogels formulated...
Inhibition effect of graphene quantum dots against Alternaria alternata and Botrytis cinerea and their potential application in strawberry preservation
March 2027
•GQDs showed strong inhibitory potential against Alternaria alternate and Botrytis cinerea.•GQDs induced membrane damage leading to fungal inactivation.•GQDs@SA coated strawberries retained good qualities...
Selection of Actinidia arguta germplasm resources suitable for processing into high-quality jam
March 2027
•The four kinds of A. arguta resources were evaluated to improve jam quality.•"Changjiang No. 1" A. arguta was identified as the suitable variety for making jam.•The suitability of xylitol for low-sugar...
New insights into the improvement of static magnetic field on α-amylase activity in brown rice during germination: alterations in α-amylase characteristics and its biosynthetic pathway
March 2027
✓Static magnetic field (SMF) up-regulated the expression of α-amylase genes.✓SMF had no significant effect on the characteristics of α-amylase itself.✓SMF activated α-amylase during germination mainly...
Shaping the gut microbiota of tumour-induced mice with an innovative mixture of dietary fibres designed for food for oncological medical purposes
March 2027
1.Five different dietary fibres were selected as an innovative dietary fibre mixture for oncological medical purposes on the basis of their lactogenic and bifidogenic effects determined in vitro2.The...
Modulating the interfacial concentration of anthocyanins derivatives to improve the oxidative stability in corn oil-in-water emulsions
March 2027
The length of acylated C3G showed a "cut-off" effect on its antioxidant efficiency.The C3G acylated derivatives partitioned at the oil-water interface in emulsion.The C3G acylated derivatives enhanced...
Preparation of antifreeze glycopeptides from crayfish shell peptides with dextran by Maillard reaction and its applications in frozen pork
March 2027
•The glycopeptides were successfully synthesized with CSPs and dextran by non-enzymatic.•Glycosylation improved the stability and flavor of the glycopeptides.•Glycopeptides showed a higher antifreeze...
Recent advances and application challenges of quercetin-loaded delivery systems: from material selection to bioavailability
March 2027
•Materials, response types and challenge of quercetin delivery are highlighted•Quercetin intake dose is affected by dietary habits, sources and individual variations•Intestinal-targeted systems enhance...
Critical review on bioactive substances from sea food and their health promoting effects
March 2027
1.Marine bioactive compounds show strong antimicrobial, anticancer effects etc.2.Peptides from seafoods offer potent therapeutic benefits.3.Polyketides and alkaloids of seafoods show strong anticancer...
Enhanced gel properties of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) surimi through hydroxycinnamic acid-mediated interactions with myosin S1: insights from molecular to macroscopic level
March 2027
▪CA, PCA, CGA, and RA revealed structure-dependent interactions with myosin S1.▪RA exhibited the strongest affinity via van der Waals force and hydrogen bonds.▪HCAs (RA > CGA = CA > PCA) altered myosin...
Microwave effects on the flavor and storage quality of ‘Nongke Nuo 336’ sweet corn
March 2027
•Microwave increases the expression of sucrose synthase and ZmSPP2, delaying the initiation of sucrose breakdown.•Microwave reduces the expression of genes associated with abscisic acid synthesis, such...
Protective effects of Limosilactobacillus fermentum EFEL6800 on muscle atrophy: insights from gut microbiota modulation and bioactive metabolite production
March 2027
•This study demonstrates that Limosilactobacillus fermentum EFEL6800 (LBF6800) protects against muscle atrophy in dexamethasone-induced C2C12 cells and mice.•LBF6800 reduced muscle atrophy markers and...
Novel starch/agar smart bioplastic incorporated with dual-encapsulated anthocyanin for shrimp freshness monitoring
March 2027
•Dual-encapsulation enhanced the color stability and reversibility of smart films.•Chitosan hydrochloride ≥160 kDa resulted in films' better comprehensive properties.•ROC analysis confirmed the reliability...
Trends in molecular gastronomy
March 2027
•Molecular gastronomy allows chefs to push the boundaries of traditional cooking, creating visually stunning and innovative dishes that surprise and delight diners.•Techniques like sous-vide and controlled...
Chlorine dioxide antimicrobial slow-release systems for active food packaging: current advances, applications and prospects
March 2027
•Chlorine dioxide has been extensively researched as a natural antimicrobial agent in the field of active food packaging.•Active compound coated chlorine dioxide is widely applied in food packaging.•Chlorine...
The rapid rise of ultra-processed foods brings up human health concerns
March 2027
•A novel NOVA classification system was introduced based on different food processing degrees•Global consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has increased dramatically•The rapid rise of UPFs brings...
The application of electromagnetic field technologies in food: a review
March 2027
1.PEF maintains nutrient integrity with lower thermal impact compared to traditional methods.2.Electromagnetic fields enhance extraction efficiency of heat-sensitive natural compounds.3.IEF-assisted...
Unique iridoids and lignans in Patrinia villosa improve insulin resistance of HepG2 cells
March 2027
•Six unreported iridoids (1, 4, 7, 10, 11-12) and iridoid glycosides were isolated from P. villosa.•Two lignans (13, 15) could improve IR by increasing glucose uptake in IR- HepG-2 cells.•Two lignans...
Reduction method of sulfur dioxide residues during 'Kyoho' grapes storage with modified edible chitosan coatings treatment
March 2027
•0.5% CMCS + 2.0% NaHCO3 treatment showed the best effect on reducing sulfite residue.•This coating method did not influence antifungal activity of SO2 preservative.•Physiological damages were significantly...
Octenylsuccinylated starch and pea protein-stabilized emulsions enhance lutein stability and bioavailability
March 2027
•Lutein emulsion stabilized by OS starch-PPI was optimized through mixture design•Emulsification improved lutein’s stability and bioaccessibility•Neonatal rats fed emulsified lutein showed ∼1.8 × higher...
Antioxidant peptides from the sturgeon gill protein: purification, identification, molecular docking analysis, and antioxidative mechanism evaluation
March 2027
•Antioxidant peptides were isolated and purified from sturgeon gills.•1396 peptides were sequenced and three antioxidant peptides FPGLP, GIPGF and APDPF were identified from molecular docking with MPO.•These...
Exogenous melatonin application retains bioactive compounds, enhances antioxidant activity, reduces softening, and prolongs shelf life of cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) during cold storage
March 2027
•120 µmol/L MT effectively maintains cherry tomatoes' quality and shelf life up to 35 days.•MT suppressed respiration and ethylene evolution, reduced softening and delayed oxidative stress.•MT treatment...
Modification of kudzu starch with food-medicine homology extracts alters starch digestion
March 2027
Interaction with Food-medicine homology extracts (FMH) reduces in vitro digestibility of Kudzu Starch (KS).Both V-type inclusion and non-inclusion complexes form between KS and FMH.The KS-FMH complexes...
Natural nano-fish bone as novel Pickering stabilizers: the emulsifying property
March 2027
■The Pickering emulsions stabilized by NFB were typical pseudoplastic fluids with the phenomenon of “shear thinning”.■The stability of the Pickering emulsions was significantly improved with increasing...
Role of post-translational phosphorylation on post-slaughter meat quality differences between cattle-yak and yak longissimus thoracis
March 2027
➢A total of 532 differential phosphoproteins (DPPs) were identified in CYLT and YLT➢Phosphorylated troponin C and calmodulin at low-abundance levels in CYLT➢Glycolytic enzymes exhibit different levels...