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{"title":"Association of visceral fat metabolism score with risk of rheumatoid arthritis in US adults.","authors":"Yonghui Li, Yujuan Zhu, Xinwen Tang, Zhiwen Guo, Jian Li, Shuchi Lv, Meng Liu, Yanjie Yu, Changbin Lei","doi":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1544624","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1544624","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The Visceral Adiposity Index (METS-VF) has emerged as a novel obesity assessment metric. However, research exploring the relationship between METS-VF and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remains limited. The objective of this investigation was to examine the correlation between the prevalence of RA and METS-VF.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The NHANES data collected between 2011 and 2018 were used in this investigation. To determine the association between METS-VF and the prevalence of RA, logistic regression analysis was used. Sensitivity and subgroup analysis were done to test how reliable the results were. Finally, the predictive power of BMI, waist circumference, and METS-VF for RA was compared using ROC curve analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This research had 8,626 individuals in total. The findings showed that compared to those without RA, persons with the condition had noticeably greater METS-VF levels. METS-VF and the prevalence of RA were significantly positively correlated, according to a logistic regression analysis (OR = 1.50, 95% CI = 1.12-2.00). The results of the sensitivity and subgroup analyses agreed with the primary conclusions. ROC analysis indicated that METS-VF possessed a superior ability to predict RA compared to BMI and waist circumference.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study indicates that elevated METS-VF levels are positively correlated with an increased risk of RA in the US population. Monitoring this metric might aid in the early detection of high-risk patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":12473,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Nutrition","volume":"12 ","pages":"1544624"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11974506/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143802900","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":"Effects of dietary oxidative balance score on diabetic nephropathy and renal function: insights from retrospective and cross-sectional studies.","authors":"Yong Huang, Linfeng Wang, Gaojie Zhang, Yueqiang Peng, Qiao Xu, Ziling Wei, Jiang Yu, Huayang Zhang, Yao Zhang, Jiayu Liu","doi":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1560913","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1560913","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The relationship between dietary oxidative balance score (DOBS) and diabetes-related renal events remains unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this study, the associations between serum micronutrients and diabetic nephropathy (DN) in participants matched by propensity score (PSM) were retrospectively analyzed. And next, a cross-sectional analysis was performed with the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) database. Weighted multivariate adjusted logistic regression models, dose-response curves, subgroup analysis, and mediation analysis were the main methods of this study. Finally, sensitivity analyses were performed by PSM and multiple imputation (MI).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Retrospective findings suggest that single antioxidants may not be representative of an individual's overall antioxidant levels. The results of the cross-sectional study indicated that the higher the DOBS, the greater the beneficial effects on DN [Q4 vs. Q1: OR (95% CI): 0.78 (0.63, 0.96), <i>p</i> for trend = 0.008] and renal function in DN [Q4 vs. Q1: <i>β</i> (95% CI): 5.395 (1.590, 9.199), <i>p</i> for trend = 0.004]. The above correlations were linear negative correlation (<i>p</i> for nonlinear = 0.989) and linear positive correlation (<i>p</i> for nonlinear = 0.593) respectively. Chronic inflammation mediated the above associations to some extent. The results of sensitivity analysis were consistent with the original analysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Higher dietary antioxidant exposure has a positive effect on DN and renal function in DN, mediated partially by chronic inflammation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12473,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Nutrition","volume":"12 ","pages":"1560913"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11965115/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143779657","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":"Editorial: Challenges, opportunities, and actions for improved maternal and child nutrition.","authors":"Monica Ancira-Moreno, Sonia Hernández-Cordero","doi":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1580113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1580113","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12473,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Nutrition","volume":"12 ","pages":"1580113"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11965109/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143779649","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 anti-inflammatory diets on cardiovascular disease risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Ruixue Jiang, Ting Wang, Kunlin Han, Peiqiang Peng, Gaoning Zhang, Hanyu Wang, Lijing Zhao, Hang Liang, Xuejiao Lv, Yanwei Du","doi":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1549831","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1549831","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Chronic inflammation, via multiple pathways, influences blood pressure and lipid profiles, serving as a significant risk factor for the onset of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Anti-inflammatory dietary patterns may ameliorate CVD risk factors through the modulation of inflammatory mediators and metabolic factors, potentially leading to improved cardiovascular outcomes. Current findings regarding the relationship between dietary habits and CVD risk factors, such as blood pressure and lipid levels, exhibit considerable variability. We performed a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the possible association between anti-inflammatory dietary patterns (such as the Mediterranean diet, DASH diet, Nordic diet, Ketogenic diet, and Vegetarian diet) and CVD risk factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a comprehensive search across five databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). Ultimately, we identified 18 eligible randomized controlled trials (including randomized crossover trials), which were subjected to meta-analysis utilizing RevMan 5 and Stata 18.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A comprehensive meta-analysis of these studies conducted based on random effects model indicated that, in comparison to an Omnivorous diet, interventions centered on anti-inflammatory diets were linked to significant reductions in Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) (MD: -3.99, 95% CI: -6.01 to -1.97; <i>p</i> = 0.0001), Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) (MD: -1.81, 95% CI: -2.73 to -0.88; <i>p</i> = 0.0001), Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) (SMD: -0.23, 95% CI: -0.39 to -0.07; <i>p</i> = 0.004), Total Cholesterol (TC) (SMD: -0.31, 95% CI: -0.43 to -0.18; <i>p</i> < 0.00001) and High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hs-CRP) (SMD: -0.16, 95% CI: -0.31 to -0.00; <i>p</i> = 0.04). No notable correlations were identified between High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) and Triglycerides (TG).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The findings indicate that anti-inflammatory diets may lower serum hs-CRP levels and positively influence the reduction of CVD risk factors, such as blood pressure and lipid profiles, thereby contributing to the prevention and progression of cardiovascular conditions. Most of the outcome indicators had low heterogeneity; sensitivity analyses were subsequently conducted on outcome measures demonstrating substantial heterogeneity, revealing that the findings remained consistent.</p>","PeriodicalId":12473,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Nutrition","volume":"12 ","pages":"1549831"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11965126/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143779057","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 J-shaped relationship between body roundness index and adult asthma: insights from NHANES 2001-2018.","authors":"Kunpeng Sun, Yiyi Chang, Jing Jie, Chunyan Wang, Yue Gu","doi":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1516003","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1516003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Many studies have used Body Mass Index (BMI) to define obesity and examine its potential link to adult asthma. However, BMI overlooks body fat distribution, which may significantly impact health. Unlike BMI, the Body Roundness Index (BRI) can more accurately reflect body fat distribution. Therefore, this study examined BRI's relationship with asthma prevalence in U.S. adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2001 and 2018 and covered 40,052 adult participants. Participants were categorized into four quartile groups based on their BRI levels: Quartile 1 (1.05, 3.80); Quartile 2 (3.80, 5.06); Quartile 3 (5.06, 6.61); Quartile 4 (6.61, 23.48). The association between BRI and asthma prevalence was assessed via weighted multivariate logistic regression, smoothed curve fitting, threshold effects, subgroup, and sensitivity analysis. BRI's predictive power was compared to BMI and waist circumference using <i>z</i>-scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the study population, 5,605 participants had asthma (13.99% prevalence). After adjusting for possible confounders, the results showed that higher BRI was linked to greater asthma prevalence (OR = 1.41, 95% CI:1.27, 1.56, <i>p</i> < 0.0001). A J-shaped relationship between BRI and asthma prevalence (<i>p</i>-nonlinearity = 0) was found, with asthma prevalence rising significantly when BRI surpassed 4.34. BRI outperformed BMI and waist circumference in predicting asthma (BRI: OR = 1.180; BMI: OR = 1.169; W.C.: OR = 1.166). Subgroup and sensitivity analyses confirmed our results' robustness.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Adult asthma prevalence increases with increasing BRI levels, showing a J-shaped relationship. Keeping BRI under 4.34 is vital for lowering asthma prevalence, especially for overweight or obese individuals. In addition, BRI outperformed BMI and waist circumference in predicting asthma occurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":12473,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Nutrition","volume":"12 ","pages":"1516003"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11967368/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143779287","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":"Secular trends of vitamin D and calcium intake and their circulating levels in US adults from 2007 to 2018.","authors":"Yongliang Du, Chao Ma, Zhaoyue Shang, Xiaohua Zhang, Yanlin Duan, Tong Liu, Yang Yu, Shuman Yang","doi":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1538019","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1538019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Few studies have examined the secular trends of total calcium and vitamin D intake and their circulating levels together among adults in the United States (US). Understanding the trends of these nutrients may be useful for refining existing nutrition policy and guidelines.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to report trends in total calcium and vitamin D intake and their circulating levels in the US population aged 18 years or older in 2007-2018.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study identified adults aged 18 years or older in the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2007 to 2018. Calcium and vitamin D intake including their supplements were the average of two 24-h recalls. Serum calcium and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] were measured using established methods. Weighted regression was used to test trends in calcium and vitamin D intake, and serum total calcium and 25(OH)D levels.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This research included 16,751 participants, including 9,046 males and 7,705 females. Serum total calcium significantly decreased with survey years from 2007 to 2018 (9.42 to 9.31 mg/dL) (<i>P</i> trend <0.001). Calcium intake declined from 2009 to 2018 (1,070 to 1,010 mg/day; <i>P</i> trend <0.001). In contrast, vitamin D intake and serum 25(OH)D increased with survey years (5.8 to 11.0 mcg/day and 65.6 to 68.5 nmol/L, respectively; all <i>P</i> trend <0.001). The trends in calcium intake vs. serum total calcium (<i>P</i> trend interaction =0.267), and vitamin D intake vs. serum 25(OH)D with survey years were comparable (<i>P</i> trend interaction =0.190). Inadequate vitamin D intake decreased with survey years (86.0 to 80.2%; <i>P</i> trend = 0.002). Moderate vitamin D deficiency (22.3 to 21.5%; <i>P</i> trend = 0.043), but not severe vitamin D deficiency (3.3 to 2.9%; <i>P</i> trend = 0.119), also declined with calendar years.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>From 2007 to 2018, US adults showed a decrease in serum total calcium, and an increase in serum 25(OH)D levels. Both trends were partly due to declined calcium and increased vitamin D intake.</p>","PeriodicalId":12473,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Nutrition","volume":"12 ","pages":"1538019"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11963807/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143771945","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":"Bibliometric and visual analysis in the field of the ketogenic diet in relation to brain health from 2013 to 2024.","authors":"Yuanyuan Yan, Yuanchu Lian, Zonghuai Li, Bo Zhang, Pingping Liu, Guihong Huang","doi":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1479699","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1479699","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The metabolites of the ketogenic diet (KD), specifically ketone bodies (KB), are closely linked to brain health. The KD is widely used to treat epilepsy. It's also getting more attention for treating neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, and its effectiveness in these areas is well - recognized. This study aims to explore the research hotspots in the field of KD and brain health from 2013 to 2024, providing references and directions for future research.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study utilized R software, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace to analyze 1,162 publications in this field from 2013 to 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1,162 publications were included in this study. From 2013 to 2021, there was an upward trend in the number of publications in this field, followed by a slight decline from 2021 to 2023. The United States has the highest number of publications and exhibits the most extensive collaboration with other countries, positioning it as the leading nation in this field. The journal Nutrients has the highest number of publications, while Epilepsia is the most cited journal. Key subject terms include KD, Brain, Beta-Hydroxybutyrate, KB, Metabolism, and Oxidative Stress. The primary research focuses in this field are the application of the KD and its metabolites in treating brain disorders such as epilepsy, the role and mechanisms of the KD and its metabolites in brain metabolism, and the effects of the physiological properties of KD metabolites (e.g., KB) such as antioxidative stress and neuroprotection on brain health.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The KD is beneficial for brain health, and its use in treating brain disorders has garnered widespread attention and recognition globally. This study provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the literature in this field, offering valuable insights into the research hotspots and future directions for investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12473,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Nutrition","volume":"12 ","pages":"1479699"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11961444/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143771958","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 association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and pulmonary function: evidence from NHANES 2007-2012.","authors":"Miaoyan Liu, Chaofeng Gao, Jinggeng Li, Yibo Zhang, Rui Gao, Chaoting Yang, Jian Zhang","doi":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1534958","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1534958","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This research aims to explore the potential association between lung function and the ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (NHL) to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (NHHR). Previous research has shown that lipid metabolism imbalance is closely linked to cardiovascular disease, however, there is a lack of information regarding its impact on lung function.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This research used information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning the years 2007 to 2012, including a large-scale sample of 9,498 adults aged 20 years and older. A cross-sectional study employing multivariable regression models was aimed at examining the relevance between NHHR and indicators of lung function (FEV1, FVC, and FEV1/FVC). Adjustments were made for a wide range of confounding factors, encompassing race, gender, age, BMI, smoking status, physical activity, diabetes, alcohol consumption, and education level. Data analysis included categorizing NHHR into quartiles and using trend tests to evaluate dose-response relationships between NHHR quartiles and lung function. Sensitivity analyses were conducted by excluding participants with asthma and COPD to ensure the reliability of the results.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results manifested a significant correlation between decreased FEV1 and FVC values and elevated NHHR, most notably within the highest quartile of NHHR (Q4), where the association was most pronounced. Additionally, trend test results indicated a significant linear negative correlation between NHHR and both FEV1 and FVC. However, the correlation between FEV1/FVC and NHHR showed a nonlinear U-shaped pattern. Suggesting differential impacts of NHHR on various lung function indicators. The findings' robustness was shown by sensitivity analysis, which revealed that even after omitting people with asthma and COPD, the negative correlation between NHHR and FEV1 and FVC remained significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This research emphasizes the significance of tracking lipid levels in evaluating respiratory health and offers early evidence in favor of NHHR as a probable biomarker for respiratory function. Further longitudinal research has occasion to prove the causal relationship between NHHR and lung function and to explore its underlying biological mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":12473,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Nutrition","volume":"12 ","pages":"1534958"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11961415/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143771489","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 Minimum Purchase Price policy in China and wheat production efficiency: a historical review, mechanisms of action, and policy implications.","authors":"Yangyang Chen, Ming Cheng","doi":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1536002","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1536002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study addresses challenges in China's staple grain production efficiency by examining the impact of the Minimum Purchase Price policy (MPP) on wheat production efficiency from the perspective of price support. First, relevant literature on price intervention policies is collected, summarized, and organized. This paper reviews previous research findings on the effects of the Minimum Purchase Price policy, social welfare implications, pricing studies, and comparative analyses of wheat production efficiency. Second, the study outlines the development of the Minimum Purchase Price policy and wheat production efficiency, and theoretically analyzes the mechanism by which the policy influences production efficiency. Finally, four recommendations for enhancing grain policy and improving wheat production efficiency in China are proposed: a focus on balanced macroeconomic development and coordinated efficiency, accelerating the allocation of production factors to unlock wheat production's potential, fostering a conducive external social environment for industrial integration, and optimizing the Minimum Purchase Price policy to maximize its benefits.</p>","PeriodicalId":12473,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Nutrition","volume":"12 ","pages":"1536002"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11961431/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143771633","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 analysis of physicochemical properties, sensory characteristics, and volatile flavor compounds in five types of potato chips.","authors":"Qiaozhen Zhang, Yue Sun, Yahui Sun, Cui Guo, Jiayin Zhu, Xinkui Niu, Mingshuang Gao","doi":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1525480","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fnut.2025.1525480","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Potato chips are the primary product of the potato leisure food market. And the level of consumer preference is strongly influenced by their flavor.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this study, five potato chips were compared by combining their physicochemical properties, sensory characteristics, and volatile flavor compounds. The volatile flavor compounds in potato chips were evaluated using gas chromatography-ion mobility spectroscopy (GC-IMS).</p><p><strong>Results and discussion: </strong>GC-IMS identified 57 volatile flavor compounds, including 17 aldehydes, 9 esters, 10 ketones, 3 pyrazines, 12 alcohols, 3 acids, 1 pyridine, and 2 ethers. Moreover, the aldehydes had the largest relative amount and kind. Seven identical key volatile flavor compounds with ROAV ≥ 1 were examined in five potato chips. In addition, the variety of key flavor compounds with ROAV ≥ 1 was more abundant in Leshi (LS) industrial fresh-cut fried potato chips. While the types of key volatile flavor compounds in Leshi (LS) industrial fresh-cut fried potato chips and other composite potato chips varied, the types of key volatile flavor compounds in composite fried and baked potato chips made with various formulations were consistent. In the sensory evaluation, Shuyuan (SY) industrial composite potato chips and Shiyanshi (SYS) homemade composite baked potato chips were preferred overall. The Leshi (LS) industrial fresh-cut fried potato chips and Kebike (KBK) industrial composite fried potato chips had greater relative levels of harmful factors. But none of the potato chips included trans-fatty acids. The correlation heatmap showed that the harmful factors in potato chips were mainly positively correlated with volatile flavor compounds such as aldehydes and ketones originating from the oxidative degradation of fat.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study provided a reference for choosing appropriate process conditions in potato chip processing so that the safety of the food can be enhanced while obtaining consumer-preferred food flavors.</p>","PeriodicalId":12473,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Nutrition","volume":"12 ","pages":"1525480"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11961412/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143771889","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}