Lei Xu , Xuejian Song , Di Yao , Changyuan Wang , Xinmiao Yao , Zhijiang Li
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Abstract
Based on the perspective of whole sorghum food, the polyphenols migration process was analyzed during microwave-combined cooking treatment utilizing wide metabolomics, simulated reactions, and molecular docking. Microstructure confirmed that microwave broke the grain cells, resulting in the elevated polyphenols contents. Flavonoids were significantly released by microwave (e.g. arbutin, eriodictyol-7-o-glucoside, narirutin, and naringenin-7-o-glucoside), which regulated the antioxidant activity of sorghum. Simulated co-gelatinization reaction revealed that polyphenols interacted non-covalently with starch, resulting in higher levels of polyphenols being retained during cooking (711.12 mg GAE/100 g). Molecular docking results exhibited that 6 flavonoids could also bind to the kafirin via hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interaction during cooking. Meanwhile, the γ-mangostin also possessed stabilized root-mean-square deviation and outstanding binding free energies. The effective retention of bioactive components under synergetic microwave and cooking treatment highlights the potential of natural ingredients in food processing, promoting a more natural approach to modern cereal nutrition.
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Food Chemistry: X, one of three Open Access companion journals to Food Chemistry, follows the same aims, scope, and peer-review process. It focuses on papers advancing food and biochemistry or analytical methods, prioritizing research novelty. Manuscript evaluation considers novelty, scientific rigor, field advancement, and reader interest. Excluded are studies on food molecular sciences or disease cure/prevention. Topics include food component chemistry, bioactives, processing effects, additives, contaminants, and analytical methods. The journal welcome Analytical Papers addressing food microbiology, sensory aspects, and more, emphasizing new methods with robust validation and applicability to diverse foods or regions.