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{"title":"A Comparative Assessment of Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) and Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica L.) in Modulating Fecal Microbiota Composition and Function In Vitro","authors":"Seda Arioglu-Tuncil","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70243","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70243","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Flaxseed (<i>Linum usitatissimum</i> L.) and chia seed (<i>Salvia hispanica</i> L.) have become increasingly popular in the design of various functional food products. However, information on their functional properties is scarce. The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the effects of the dietary fibers (DFs) of flaxseed and chia seed on colonic microbiota composition and metabolic outputs. The neutral and acidic monosaccharide compositions of DFs of flaxseed and chia seed were determined using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and spectrophotometer, respectively. Next, in vitro fecal fermentation assays were applied, and samples were collected at different time points for short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) measurements using GC, and fecal microbiota changes before and after fermentation were evaluated through 16S rRNA sequencing. The results revealed that DFs of flaxseed were dominated by xylose and uronic acid moieties, while that of chia seed was dominated by glucose units, indicating that their DFs are structurally different. Higher SCFA generations were observed in the case of flaxseed, suggesting that flaxseed DFs are more readily fermentable by gut microbiota. Flaxseed and chia seed DFs differentially impacted the microbiota compositions at the OTU level; for example, significant increases in the relative abundances of <i>Acidaminococcaceae</i> and <i>Bacteroides stercoris</i> related OTUs, which are known to be propionate producers, were observed in the case of flaxseed, but not chia seed. Interestingly, flaxseed, but not chia seed, DFs suppressed the growth of some pathogenic bacteria. Overall, this study suggests that the functionality of flaxseed and chia seed DFs in relation to colonic microbiota may differ, with flaxseed being more readily fermented and potentially promoting beneficial microbes to a greater extent. Thus, flaxseed could hold promise for developing functional food recipes aimed at supporting colonic health.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70243","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143901052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Anthocyanins: From Natural Colorants to Potent Anticancer Agents","authors":"Muhammad Maaz,&nbsp;Muhammad Tauseef Sultan,&nbsp;Ahmad Mujtaba Noman,&nbsp;Shehnshah Zafar,&nbsp;Naima Tariq,&nbsp;Muzzamal Hussain,&nbsp;Muhammad Imran,&nbsp;Ahmed Mujtaba,&nbsp;Tadesse Fenta Yehuala,&nbsp;Ehab M. Mostafa,&nbsp;Samy Selim,&nbsp;Soad K. Al Jaouni,&nbsp;Suliman A. Alsagaby,&nbsp;Waleed Al Abdulmonem","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70232","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Cancer is a prevalent global disease affecting ~20 million individuals, and this burden causes the death of ~9.7 million people in 2024. The prevalence rate is continuously increasing due to exposure to harmful environmental and occupational contaminants (toxins and chemicals), compromised immune response, genetic modifications, and poor lifestyle and dietary practices. The management of cancer is challenging and demands cost-effective and safe therapeutic strategies. This review accentuates the anticancer potential of anthocyanins and its associated underlying mechanism. Anthocyanins, the active components extracted from grapes, berries, black chokeberries, eggplants, black currants, sweet cherries, strawberries, black grapes, plums, and red onions, hold antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. The bioavailability of anthocyanins is a crucial factor in imposing their anticancer effect, and this bioavailability can be improved by microbial phenolic catabolites, provision of α-casein, and nano delivery systems. Anthocyanins hinder cell migration, invasion, and proliferation by inducing apoptosis, suppressing cell cycle at G0/G1, S, or G2/M stages, and modulating signaling pathways such as apoptotic cascades, PI3K/Akt, MAPK, and NF-κB. Moreover, anthocyanins downregulate oncogenes (<i>Bcl-2</i>, <i>MYC</i>, and <i>HER2</i>) and improve the activity of tumor suppressor genes (<i>TP53</i>, <i>BRCA1</i>, and <i>RB1</i>). Anthocyanins, particularly cyanidin-3-<i>O</i>-glucoside, suppress inflammation and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines (COX-2, TNF-α, and IL-6) in colorectal cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Moreover, it causes cell cycle inhibition and mitochondrial dysfunction in ovarian and cervical malignancies. Although pre-clinical studies have proved anticancer activities, further clinical trials are required to validate its therapeutic impact and standard dose regimens.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70232","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143900880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Uncovering Causal Links Between Dietary Habits and Cardiovascular Diseases","authors":"Shaoyu He,&nbsp;Huai Wen,&nbsp;Yicheng Fu,&nbsp;Cheng Chen,&nbsp;Mengchang Xu,&nbsp;Manling Zhang,&nbsp;Mingyi Zhao,&nbsp;Shangping Zhao","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70229","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70229","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Dietary modification plays a crucial role in preventing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), but evidence linking specific diets to stroke and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is limited. This study investigates causal relationships between defined dietary exposures (e.g., fruit/vegetable intake, muesil consumption) and CVD outcomes, while evaluating the potential mediating role of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). We employed two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) using genetic data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) in the UK Biobank and IEU database, validated with FinnGen data, to examine causal relationships between 83 dietary habits and CVD. Additionally, a meta-analysis was conducted using studies from PubMed and Web of Science to assess diet-stroke associations. Random-effects models were applied to estimate pooled relative risks (RR), with sensitivity analyses for robustness. MR identified eight significant diet-AMI and eighteen diet-stroke associations, but HDL-C did not mediate the diet-stroke relationship. The meta-analysis of 50 studies confirmed a link between specific diets and stroke risk. This study confirms associations between specific dietary factors and stroke/AMI, though HDL-C's role in AMI is unclear. These results reinforce the importance of targeted dietary modifications in primary prevention, and further research is needed to clarify underlying mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70229","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143900881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Potential Role of Dietary Antioxidants During Skin Aging","authors":"Nicla Tranchida,&nbsp;Francesco Molinari,&nbsp;Gianluca Antonio Franco,&nbsp;Marika Cordaro,&nbsp;Rosanna Di Paola","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70231","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The skin is the largest organ of the human body in contact with the outside world. Different are its functions: body temperature regulation, mechanical barrier, coating, and sensory activity are just to name a few. Like any other part of the human organism, it too undergoes the phenomenon of aging, a complex biological process classified as chronological aging. Although this is a natural and inevitable physiological process, certain external factors have been shown to have an important impact. One of these, much discussed in recent years, is diet. The relevance of diet to the clinical features of skin aging, particularly the biochemical and histological changes that occur in it, is now well established. Lately, there has been a growing focus on which foods can be considered skin-friendly and which cannot. Açai berries, <i>Moringa oleifera</i>, and spirulina are just some of the emerging nutrients that counteract skin aging because of their potent antioxidant properties. Conversely, foods high in trans-fatty acids, refined sugars are related to accelerated skin aging as they are associated with the production of advanced glycation end products. Due to the interest generated in recent years on the subject, a subspecialty of anti-aging medicine called “nutricosmetics” has even emerged. This review aims to highlight the studies emerging in the last five years regarding what can be considered “skin-friendly” foods in contrast to what can be considered “skin-unfriendly” habits, taking into consideration studies regarding the innovations recently developed in terms of nutrients and skin aging strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70231","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143896885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The FODMAP-Reducing Potential of Sourdough-Derived Lactobacillus Strains From the Marmara Region of Turkey","authors":"Ozen Sokmen,&nbsp;Ayşe Neslihan Dundar,&nbsp;Ufuk Bagci,&nbsp;Sine Özmen Togay,&nbsp;Oya Irmak Sahin,&nbsp;Furkan Turker Saricaoglu","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70241","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigates the microbial diversity and FODMAP content of sourdough samples from Turkey's Marmara Region, collected in summer and winter. The primary objective was to identify lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains capable of reducing FODMAP levels, which are associated with digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The research was conducted in stages; in the first stage, sourdough samples were collected in different seasons and their FODMAP and fructan values were analyzed. In the second stage of the study, LAB strains were isolated from the sourdoughs with the lowest FODMAP and fructan levels, and new sourdough samples were prepared. A comprehensive analytical approach was undertaken, including FODMAP and fructan levels, fermentation characteristics, isolate identification, and chemical analysis of the samples. Among the tested samples, Balıkesir-1Y-1 significantly reduced fructan content by 48%, while Tejirdağ-1 K-2 and Edirne 1 K-2 exhibited the highest FODMAP reduction rates of approximately 64%. Additionally, Edirne-1 K-2 showed the strongest acidification potential, with 3.76 ± 0.01 pH and 1.20% ± 0.08% total titratable acidity, comparable with the control group. Seasonal variations significantly influenced microbial activity, with summer isolates demonstrating an enhanced enzymatic efficiency in FODMAP metabolism. The results highlight the potential of sourdough fermentation using targeted LAB strains to produce low-FODMAP foods that maintain high sensory and nutritional quality. This study highlights the significance of optimizing fermentation processes through targeted microbial selection and controlled conditions to achieve desirable nutritional and sensory attributes with dietary sensitivities.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70241","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143896887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Proteomic and Metabolomic Analysis of the Neuroprotective Effects of Lycium Ruthenicum Polyphenols in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Mice","authors":"Qi Tian,&nbsp;Hongdou Cao,&nbsp;Liwen Chu,&nbsp;Hua Gao,&nbsp;Qinghan Gao","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70209","url":null,"abstract":"<p><i>Lycium ruthenicum</i> polyphenols (LRP) have been proven to be anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective phytochemicals. This study applies proteomics and metabolomics to LRP-treated db/db mice to explore its potential effects mechanism. The experiments were divided into three groups: normal control db/m group, diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) db/db group, and LRP-treated db/db group. We examined physiological and biochemical indicators, behavioral indicators, and histopathology. As for the mechanism, we used TMT-based quantification proteomics and LC–MS/MS-based metabolomics for sciatic nerve and serum. After 8 weeks of treatment, the fasting blood glucose level, mechanical withdrawal threshold, and thermal hyperalgesia were significantly improved. Pathological examination showed a significant alleviation in sciatic nerve histomorphology in the LRP group. Proteomics and metabolomics showed that the interventional effects of LRP were enriched mainly in oxidative phosphorylation, cardiac muscle contraction, and serum metabolites were enriched mainly in amino acid metabolism. LRP improves neurological function by improving mitochondrial functions, promoting neuronal development, and ameliorating dysregulation of amino acid metabolism. These results provide theoretical evidence for LRP as a potential functional food ingredient for the prevention and treatment of DPN.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70209","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143897204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gut Microbiota and Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy: Exploration of Dietary Intervention and Treatment Strategies","authors":"Zhaoyang Dong,&nbsp;Ran Zhang,&nbsp;Liang Shen,&nbsp;Hong-Fang Ji,&nbsp;Haidong He,&nbsp;Xiaoguo Ji,&nbsp;Liming Zhao","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70218","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is a primary glomerular disease characterized by the deposition of IgA. The pathogenesis of it is related to the dysbiosis of gut microbiota. Dysbiosis of gut microbiota influences mucosal immune response and systemic immune system, leading to glycosylation-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1) increasing, which promotes the development of IgAN. Diet plays an important role in regulating gut microbiota and treating IgAN. In this review, we summarize the interplay between gut microbiota and IgAN, and their underlying mechanisms. We also describe the effects of dietary intake on IgAN, as well as the composition of gut microbiota. The progress on IgAN treatment mainly focuses on inhibiting or regulating the immune system. Moreover, therapeutic strategies related to gut microbiota such as dietary intervention, supplement of probiotics and prebiotics, as well as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) have shown the possibility of improving IgAN prognosis. Thus, exploration of the gut-kidney axis, the long-term effects of diet and microbiome is necessary to develop more effective treatment strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70218","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143897205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Probiotics Administration on the VEGF, Adiponectin, and Glycolipid Metabolism, in Prediabetic Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial","authors":"Mehrdad Sarabi,&nbsp;Ashkan Torshizian,&nbsp;Zahra Mazloum Khorasani,&nbsp;Abdollah Firoozi,&nbsp;Hassan Mehrad Majd,&nbsp;Nastaran Khoshhal,&nbsp;Nikoo Saeidi,&nbsp;Mina AkbariRad","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70146","url":null,"abstract":"<p>It is debated that probiotics can improve glycolipid metabolism and slow the progression of prediabetes to diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of probiotics on lipid profile, glucose homeostasis, serum level of resistin, adiponectin, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in prediabetic patients. This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted on prediabetic patients in the Endocrinology clinic of Ghaem Hospital. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: the probiotics group was prescribed a daily 500-mg capsule of probiotics (10⁹ colony-forming units), while the other received a placebo capsule with the same appearance. After 3 months, the effect of probiotic administration on laboratory parameters indicative of glycolipid metabolism, resistin, adiponectin, VEGF, body mass index (BMI), and blood pressure was compared between groups. This study was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT 20190801044405 N2). Fifty-two patients were included in the final analysis, with 26 patients in each group. The mean age of patients was 43.75 ± 8.45. At the beginning, both groups were similar in all demographic characteristics and measured serum levels of investigated biomarkers (<i>p</i> &gt; 0.05 for all parameters). Both groups exhibited significant changes in BMI and fasting blood sugar (FBS). However, regarding FBS, the magnitude of change was significantly greater in patients treated with probiotics (<i>p</i> = 0.022). Our findings also revealed a significant increase in HDL (<i>p</i> = 0.001), adiponectin (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), and VEGF (<i>p</i> = 0.024) serum levels and a significant decrease in HbA1c (<i>p</i> = 0.034), LDL (<i>p</i> = 0.002), TG (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), and total cholesterol (<i>p</i> = 0.001) exclusively in the probiotics group. Probiotic supplementation efficiently improved glycolipid metabolism, adiponectin, and VEGF serum levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70146","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143896886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Regulation of Arginine Metabolism and Ethanol Tolerance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by BTN2","authors":"Ting Xia,&nbsp;Keiwei Chen,&nbsp;Huqi Zhou,&nbsp;Tangchao Chen,&nbsp;Wenjing Lin,&nbsp;Gongnian Xiao,&nbsp;Ruosi Fang","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70244","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ethyl carbamate (EC), primarily formed by the reaction between urea and ethanol, is a natural carcinogen prevalent in fermented alcoholic beverages. Urea is an arginine metabolite produced by <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i>. Previous studies have shown that <i>BTN2</i> influences arginine metabolism. In this study, we compared the effects of <i>BTN2-</i>modified strains on key metabolites, enzymes, and transcriptional gene expressions in the arginine metabolic pathway, and assessed cell growth and oxidative damage under different ethanol stresses. It revealed that the knockout of <i>BTN2</i> inhibited arginine intake and promoted urea reduction. RT-qPCR results demonstrated that <i>BTN2</i> regulate arginine transportation, catabolism, and urea degradation by modulating the expression of <i>GAP1</i>, <i>CAN1</i>, <i>CAR1</i>, and <i>DUR1,2</i>. Moreover, the results showed that <i>BTN2</i> enhanced ethanol tolerance and alleviated cellular damage. These findings provide a promising method for reducing arginine uptake by <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> and consequently urea accumulation in wine.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70244","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143897148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Effects of Putrescine, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, and Methyl Jasmonate on Postharvest Quality and Storage Life of Pleurotus ostreatus","authors":"Bilgehan Şahin,&nbsp;Beyhan Kibar,&nbsp;Hakan Kibar","doi":"10.1002/fsn3.70233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70233","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study was carried out to determine the effects of exogenous putrescine, salicylic acid, citric acid, and methyl jasmonate treatments at different doses (0.5 mM, 1.0 mM, and 2.0 mM) after harvest on quality properties, storage period, and nutrient content in <i>Pleurotus ostreatus</i> mushroom species, which ranks second in terms of production in the world and deteriorates rapidly after harvest and loses its quality. A total of 13 different treatments were examined in the study, and the necessary measurements and analyses (on the 7th and 14th days) were performed on the mushrooms stored at 4°C for 14 days. As a result of the research, it was determined that the postharvest quality characteristics changed significantly depending on treatments and storage periods. The results showed that postharvest treatments significantly influenced weight loss, dry matter, protein content, color, pH, and mineral composition during storage. Compared to the control, 0.5 mM methyl jasmonate was the most effective in preserving protein content (increased by 13.56%) and calcium content (increased by approximately threefold), while 2.0 mM citric acid reduced weight loss by 7.76% and increased zinc content by 57%. Principal component analysis and cluster analysis further confirmed that citric acid and methyl jasmonate treatments were superior in maintaining postharvest quality. It was concluded that 0.5 mM methyl jasmonate, 0.5 mM, 1.0 mM, and 2.0 mM citric acid treatments can be recommended as an alternative application method to reduce postharvest quality losses of <i>P. ostreatus</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":12418,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition","volume":"13 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fsn3.70233","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143889097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}