Genetic diversity and functional insights of nattokinase variants in Bacillus
January 2027
•Bacillus spp. harbor extensive NK variants, with 89.58% of strains containing NK genes.•A novel strategy is proposed for isolating high fibrinolytic Bacillus strains based on the correlation between...
Revealing the phenolic profile, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties of enzymatically hydrolyzed seriguela: a strategic approach to enhance the value of an exotic fruit
January 2027
•Enzymatic hydrolysis significantly increased the antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of seriguela pulp.•The content of the bioactive compounds increased up to 3-fold after hydrolysis.•The HPLC...
Mulberry leaf polysaccharide enhances cyclophosphamide-induced immune response in mice via MAPK/NF-κB pathway and gut microbiota regulation
January 2027
•MLP can enhance the immune response in immunosuppressed mice.•MLP regulates the immune response in mice by activating the MAPK and NF-kB pathways.•MLP can enhance the immune function of mice by increasing...
Integrated network pharmacology and gut microbiota analysis to reveal the immunomodulatory mechanisms of Lonicerae japonicae Flos polysaccharides
January 2027
•Lonicerae Japonicae Flos polysaccharides(LJFP) alleviates immunosuppression induced by cyclophosphamide(CTX) in mice.•LJFP regulates intestinal flora disorders in immunosuppressed mice induced by CTX.•LJFP...
Dihydromyricetin microcapsule preparation and effect on renal function and gastric mucosa in type 2 diabetic mice
January 2027
•MicroDMY increased DMY's oral bioavailability by 85.79%, addressing DMY's poor solubility and absorption issues.•MicroDMY significantly improved glucose and lipid levels in type 2 diabetic mice, demonstrating...
Preparation and characterization of polypeptide film/coating derived from Idesia polycarpa Maxim. Cake meal and its application in nectarine preservation
January 2027
•Preparation of novel fruit cling film/coating from a novel antioxidant peptide CIP.•The films have excellent oxidation resistance, mechanical properties and thermal stability.•The coating/3% fraction...
Discovery of novel key non-volatile metabolites linked to Lactiplantibacillus plantarum in pickled chili peppers fermentation: DL-p-hydroxyphenyllactic acid, 3-phenyllactic acid, catechol, and acetylcholine
January 2027
•Multi-omics, targeted analysis and inoculation validation verify results reliability.•The dominant microbes of pickled chili peppers were identified and screened.•The key non-volatile metabolites linked...
Multi-omics analysis reveals the anti-obesity and hepatoprotective properties of Termitomyces intermedius extracts
January 2027
•Termitomyces intermedius methanol extracts exhibit remarkable anti-obesity and hepatoprotective properties.•The intervention of methanolic extracts of Termitomyces intermedius leads to changes in serum...
Identification of exopolysaccharide produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens PFY02 and its potential biological activity and hypoglycemic function
January 2027
•A novel exopolysaccharide (EPS) was obtained from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens PFY02.•The EPS was a neutral heteropolysaccharide.•The EPS has α-1,2-Man, β-1-GlcA, β-1-Gal, α-1,4-Man, and β-1-Glc glycosidic...
Physicochemical properties, structural characteristics, and rheological behavior of mango peel pectin with different degrees of esterification
January 2027
•Purification reduced protein, ash, and impurities in mango peel pectin (MP).•De-esterified mango peel pectins (DEMPs) was prepared by alkaline method.•De-esterification enhanced solubility, water-holding...
Classification of strawberry maturity using Swin Transformer V2: integrating near-infrared spectral, chemical, and optical properties
January 2027
•Swin Transformer V2 achieves perfect accuracy in strawberry maturity assessment.•Novel multi-modal dataset combines visual, chemical, and spectral measurements.•Brix-to-acidity ratio effectively distinguishes...
Effects of sodium sulfonate with different alkyl chain lengths on starch in starch-rich system: structure, surface properties, and interaction mechanism
January 2027
•Sodium sulfonate with different chain lengths complex with starch in various forms.•Adjusting the chain length of emulsifier to promote the starch surface properties.•Electrostatic interaction induced...
Unlocking the potential of naringenin: a systematic review and meta-analysis of its impact on obesity-related disorders in mouse models
January 2027
•The first systematic review focusing on the anti-obesity effect of Naringenin in animal models.•Naringenin intervention significantly improved obesity-related indicators in mouse models of MetS, NAFLD,...
Effect of DJ-1-regulated PI3K/Akt signaling pathway on mitochondrial apoptosis during storage in Qinchuan beef
January 2027
•DJ-1 regulates apoptosis in Qinchuan beef cells through the PI3K/Akt pathway.•Compound-23, a DJ-1 stabilizer, can significantly increase the DJ-1 protein content in Qinchuan beef.•DJ-1 stabilizer decreased...
Innovations in electrospinning techniques for nanomaterial synthesis and their applications in the field of active food packaging
January 2027
•Advancements in electrospinning techniques such as coaxial, emulsion, and edge electrospinning.•Methods of oil encapsulation and its release mechanisms.•Nanofibers encapsulate antimicrobials, antioxidants...
Biological functions, synthetic biology strategies, and application prospects of ganoderic acid in the food industry: a review
January 2027
•Function, biosynthetic pathway and application of synthetic biology in its production of ganoderic acid.•Possibility and potential research areas of ganoderic acid in future functional food research.•Potential...
Transforming food consumer analysis: the role of machine learning in Food Consumer Demand 4.0
January 2027
•The conception of Food Consumer Demand 4.0 was introduced for the first time.•The recent advances in food consumer analysis combined with ML were reviewed.•The advantages and disadvantages of common...
Comprehensive evaluation of the application and prospects of spices in aquatic products: a review
January 2027
•Differences in the effects of spices are mainly due to differences in their characteristics, which include odor, volatiles, plant parts, potency and flavor.•Nutritional composition, storage properties,...
Biological effects of viable and nonviable Bacillus subtilis on the microbiota-gut-blood system through the modulation of gut microbiota and circulating metabolites
January 2027
•Tyrosine and tryptophan metabolism pathways participate in host immunity•Viable and nonviable Bacillus subtilis play distinct roles in the host intestinal system•Viable and nonviable B. subtilis modulate...
Low-voltage electric field assisted freezing of pork: an insight into the enhancement on the stability of colloid and myofibril protein in cryopreservation
January 2027
•Electric field parameters for LVEF-assisted freezing were screened.•LVEF remarkably shorten the freezing curve of the pork.•LVEF preserved water-holding capacity and texture integrity during freezing.•LVEF...
Ultrasound-assisted cellulase modification on apricot kernel beverage residue: physicochemical properties and application in low-digestibility biscuits
January 2027
•Apricot kernel beverage residue (AKBR) was modified for high value-added development.•Ultrasound-assisted cellulase modification on AKBR improved its processing properties.•The Modified AKBR could...
Exploring the antimicrobial efficacy and preservation potential of alginate-based edible films enriched with cinnamon and lemongrass essential oils on minimally processed carrots
January 2027
•Alginate films with different concentrations of cinnamon (CEO) and lemongrass essential oil (LEO) are optimized.•CEO and LEO at 1% and 1.5% show effective antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.•The...
Mechanism of dihydromyricetin on podocytes in db/db mice based on network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques
January 2027
•We identified 34 DHM and DN intersection targets.•DHM can decrease blood glucose, and alleviate inflammatory and apoptosis.•DHM can relieve diabetic nephropathy renal injury....
Integrated microbiome and metabolomics analysis reveals therapeutic efficacy and underlying mechanisms of Weizmannia coagulans on inflammation in Helicobacter pylori-infected mice
January 2027
•BC99 significantly decreased the levels of H. pylori antibody IgG and urease activity and alleviated inflammatory responses in Helicobacter pylori mice.•BC99 increases the expression of ZO-1 and Occludin...
Light-stable carboxymethyl cellulose-based smart packaging film for real-time visual detection of the freshness of food
January 2027
1.Light-stable colorimetric film was fabricated for detecting the freshness of food.2.The enzymatic lignin can absorb the UV light to protect anthocyanin.3.Exposed to natural illumination for 7 days,...