Application and toxicological study of polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) coating on lemon (Citrus limon L.) fruit to extend the shelf life
June 2025
•PVAc could be used to enhance the shelf life of lemons at (27 ± 2)°C efficiently•10% and 12.5% PVAc coating reduced the rate of respiration, firmness, weight loss significantly.•Acute toxicity studies...
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Effect of alternating magnetic field on ice crystal nucleation and its application for near-freezing temperature storage of grapes
June 2025
The low temperature is an effective method for postharvest fruits preservation. However, the ice crystal nucleation caused by low temperature significantly decreases the quality of fruits. In this paper,...
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Effects of electron beam irradiation on the postharvest quality characteristics of winter jujube (Zizyphus jujuba mill. cv. Dalidongzao)
June 2025
Winter jujube was irradiated with 0.5 kGy electron beam (EB) and stored at 0 °C for 60 days. The quality of winter jujube was analyzed every 10 days to explore the effect of EB on antioxidant activity...
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Yunnan edible flowers and their potential in future foods: focus on ethnological applications, chemical and pharmacological research
June 2025
•The distribution, ethnomedical uses, chemical composition and biological activities of Yunnan's most ethnically distinctive edible flowers are reviewed.•Flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds...
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Differential analysis of metabolites from mulberry (Morus abla L. cv. Longsang 1) juices fermented with Pichia kudriavzevii and Weissella confusa alone or in combination
June 2025
•Both Pichia kudriavzevii (S1) and Weissella confuse (L1) were isolated from the mulberry fermentation system.•Strain L1 and S1 had a greater influence on the metabolism of acids and phenolic metabolism...
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Manganese cobalt sulfide nanoparticles wrapped by reduced graphene oxide: a fascinating nanocomposite as an efficient electrochemical sensing platform for vanillin determination
June 2025
•Hollow tubular MnS/Co3S4 hybrids electrode material was prepared by hydrothermal method.•The first time, MnS/Co3S4-ERGO were used to construct sensors for the detection of vanillin.•The linear range...
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Review: application of Pichia membranifaciens in controlling postharvest fungal diseases of fruits
June 2025
1.Pichia membranifaciens is a promising antagonist in controlling postharvest disease.2.The efficacy of Pichia membranifaciens was improved when combine with other methods.3.The efficacy of Pichia membranifaciens...
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The effects of controlled freezing-point storage on the postharvest quality of satsuma mandarin
June 2025
1.The freezing point of satsuma mandarin was determined2.Controlled freezing-point storage technology (CFPS) was developed for satsuma3.CFPS technology completely prevented the fruit decay in the 90...
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Postharvest short-time partial dehydration extends shelf-life and improves the quality of Actinidia arguta during low temperature storage
June 2025
•STPD decreased respiration and maintained high firmness of A. arguta.•STPD reduced vitamin C consumption, preserved CAT and POD activity.•ABA and ethylene content are related to A. arguta storage quality.•4...
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Preharvest CaCl2-HCl electrolyzed water treatment maintained the quality of broccoli sprouts during storage
June 2025
•A new electrolyzed water - CHEW was obtained by combining SAEW and calcium•Preharvest CHEW treatment reduced electrolyte leakage, weight loss, microbial count•Preharvest CHEW treatment reduced degradation...
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Studies of peach gum polysaccharide on gut microbiota in vitro fermentation by human feces
March 2025
Peach gum polysaccharides have multiple biological functions, such as anti-oxidation, blood lipids reduction, and immune protection. However, their impact on the gut microbiota was still unclear. Here,...
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Preparation of pullulan-shellac edible films with improved water-resistance and UV barrier properties for Chinese cherries preservation
March 2025
In order to improve the water-resistance and ultraviolet (UV) barrier properties of pullulan (PL) film, edible composite films were prepared by solution casting based on PL and shellac (SH). The physical...
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Effects of methionine restriction and methionine hydroxy analogs on intestinal inflammation and physical barrier function in mice
March 2025
Methionine (Met) restriction in the diet can reduce intestinal permeability by modulating the expression of intestinal tight proteins leading to enhance the integrity of the intestinal epithelium. Furthermore,...
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Phytochemical analysis and synergistic memory enhancing effect of Bacopa monnieri with Piper nigrum
March 2025
Herbal therapy is a type of alternative or complementary medicine that uses natural ingredients to alleviate health issues including mental illness. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative...
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Functional compounds rapid screening strategy for health food function-formula-component integrated quality control by syndrome correlation-network analysis
March 2025
For quality control improvement of medicine and food homology (MFH) health food, the concept of functional quality control and rapid screening strategy of functional compounds were proposed based on...
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Effects of microgels fabricated by microfluidic on the stability, antioxidant, and immunoenhancing activities of aquatic protein
March 2025
•Aquatic proteins (FCWP and LJWP) were encapsulated in microgels composed of pectin and chitosan cross-linked by zinc acetate using a microfluidic device.•The microgels could control the release of...
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Characteristic odor of foxtail millet from different area with different sowing time based on gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
March 2025
The odor of the foxtail millet is one of the most important indexes to evaluate the foxtail millet quality. Different sowing time results in different quality of the foxtail millet, and the volatiles...
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Phytochemical and nutritional properties of sumac (Rhus coriaria): a potential ingredient for developing functional foods
March 2025
Sumac (Rhus coriaria) is a flowering plant that is widely consumed for its promoting health benefits and used in food preparations as a spice in the Mediterranean region. It is a high shrub or small...
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Recent advcances on plant-based bioengineered nanoparticles using secondary metabolites and their potential in lung cancer management
March 2025
As modern technology evolves, researchers are attempting to discover novel strategies for controlling deadly lung cancer. The use of secondary metabolites from plants as a precursor in the green synthesis...
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Polymer-based encapsulation in food products: a comprehensive review of applications and advancements
March 2025
•Natural and synthetic polymers can encapsulate bioactives.•Polymeric encapsulations can be incorporated into different food matrices.•Unpleasant tastes and odors can be masked by encapsulation.•Encapsulation...
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Tumor targeted and GSH stimuli-response α‑lactalbumin nanotubes co-delivering doxorubicin and siRNA for cancer therapy
December 2024
•tLyp-1 promoted the cellular uptake of nanocarrier and cell apoptosis.•tLyp-1/NTs/Dox/siRNA have the potential use as nanocarrier for•tumor-targeted delivery.•tLyp-1/NTs/Dox/siRNA vastly curbed tumor...
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Bioactive compounds, nutraceutical values and its application in food product development of oyster mushroom
December 2024
•Oyster mushroom has an excellent sources of biological proteins, fiber, vitamins (C, B1, B3, folic acid, B12), minerals (potassium & phosphorus), significant content of linoleic and oleic acid.•Due...
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Emerging applications of nanofibers electrospun from carbohydrate polymers
December 2024
•Electrospun nanofibers presenting a wide variety of applications•Carbohydrate polymers having advantages related to its biocompatible nature•Tissue engineering, biomedical, textile, and environmental...
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SERS-tag technology in food safety and detection: sensing from the “fingerprint” region to the “biological-silent” region
December 2024
•An overview of the most recent applications of the SERS-tags technology for food safety determination.•Few reviews are published on the transition of SERS-tags from the “fingerprint” region and the...
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Physico-chemical properties of wild edible fruit Meyna laxiflora Robyns (Alu): production of Alu fruit powder by using drying aid
December 2024
•Physicochemical properties of underutilized fresh fruit, pulp and powder. MD was used as drying carrier to develop Alu powder.•Preliminary phytochemicals, % of solubility and % of particle size distribution...
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