Ruheng Shen , Xue Yang , Yufeng Duan , Mengying Liu , Li Zhang , Long He , Cheng Chen , Wenxing Wang , Lin Tong , Guangxing Han
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to develop microencapsulated freshness preservatives loaded with quercetin based on bovine serum albumin (BSA)-arabinoxylan (AX) cold-set gels, which were induced by glucono-δ-lactone (GDL), NaCl, and laccase, and to evaluate their freshness preservation effect on beef. Results showed that the GDL-laccase-NaCl condition achieved the highest quercetin encapsulation rate (88.98 %) and free radical scavenging rate (94.08 %), with a minimum inhibitory concentration of 3.125 mg/mL against Brochothrix thermosphacta. FT-IR and XRD structural characterization also demonstrated that the quercetin and the wall material connected by hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonding. When applied to beef preservation at 1.5 % of meat weight, the microcapsules effectively delayed pH increase, inhibited oxidation, and reduced microbial growth. In addition, Firmicutes and Proteobacteria were the dominant phyla, and the proportion of spoilage microorganisms was reduced. These findings highlight the potential of BSA-AX gels as quercetin carriers for beef preservation.
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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.