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{"title":"Metabolomics fingerprinting uncovered regional and cultivation-specific metabolic signatures in panax notoginseng: Insights into geographical and agricultural influences","authors":"Zi Chen ,&nbsp;Shijia Zhang ,&nbsp;Zizhen Zhao ,&nbsp;Feng Xia ,&nbsp;Jiangzhong Lin ,&nbsp;Jianghua Feng ,&nbsp;Dunming Xu ,&nbsp;Guiping Shen","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107617","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107617","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Panax notoginseng</em> (<em>P. notoginseng</em>), a valuable herb, requires stringent quality control due to its diverse nutrients and bioactive compounds. This study utilized ¹H NMR-based metabolomics and multivariate statistical methods to analyze <em>P. notoginseng</em> samples from Mengzi (MZ), Shizong (SZ), Luliang (LL), and Jianshui (JS) in Yunnan province. The main components of 52 medicinal materials were identified. OPLS-DA models revealed significant differences in constituents among regions, with chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, and eleven other compounds as geographical markers for JS <em>P. notoginseng</em>, while sucrose is the marker for LL <em>P. notoginseng</em>. Inositol, maltotriose, and α-glucose for MZ <em>P. notoginseng</em>, aspartic acid, tryptophan, and nine other components for SZ <em>P. notoginseng</em>. Furthermore, PCA and PLS-DA results indicated substantial variation under two planting methods, with arabinose and γ-aminobutyric acid serving as distinguishing markers for <em>P. notoginseng</em> from the forest understorey (PFU) and open field (POF). The PFU exhibited higher nutritional value due to increased saponin content. This study offers nutritional insights for consumption and aids in determining <em>P. notoginseng</em> geographical origin based on its nutritional profile.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 107617"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143829642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Validating nutritional values of daycare lunches using recipe calculation based on standard tables of food composition in Japan","authors":"Yoko Sato ,&nbsp;Runa Inagaki ,&nbsp;Kazue Shimamoto ,&nbsp;Hiromi Tsuji","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107614","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107614","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To validate the nutritional value of cooked ingredients listed in the standard tables of food composition in Japan (STFCJ) for daycare lunch recipes, we compared the calculated energy and nutrient values with those analyzed from the actual prepared dishes. The nutrient content of 30 dishes from a Tokyo daycare center was analyzed, and calculations were performed based on the center’s recipes and raw and cooked ingredient compositions from STFCJ2015. Percentage errors were determined and statistically analyzed. The energy values calculated using the cooked ingredients closely matched the analytical values. The nutrient content calculated using cooked ingredients aligned more closely with the actual values than that calculated using raw ingredients. The percentage errors for protein, fiber, and calcium were significantly high when using cooked ingredients. Despite these errors, the effect on adequate nutrient intake may be minimal, although accurately estimating actual intake remains challenging. Vitamin C was underestimated by over 100 % when using the values for cooked ingredients, but the difference was not significant. Further investigation into the effect of cooking on vitamin C reduction is warranted. This study highlights the importance of listing the values for cooked ingredients and indicates the need for further research in this area.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 107614"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143823891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determination of benzo[a]pyrene in barley malt using constant wavelength synchronous fluorescence","authors":"Willian Miguel Soares,&nbsp;Bruno Gonçalves Botelho","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107611","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107611","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Benzo[<em>a</em>]pyrene (B[<em>a</em>]P) is a carcinogenic contaminant in food, and its formation in particularly critical during malt kilning for beer production. Despite European Commission limits of 1.0 µg.kg⁻¹ B[<em>a</em>]P in processed cereals, limited data exists for its occurrence in malt. This study introduces a simplified method for B[<em>a</em>]P detection in barley malt using constant wavelength synchronous fluorescence (CWSF). The method involves a single-step extraction with acetonitrile, evaporation and direct analysis by CWSF, achieving a detection range from 0.5 to 3.0 µg.kg⁻¹ , with limits of detection and quantification at 0.24 µg.kg⁻¹ and 0.50 µg.kg⁻¹ , respectively. Precision assessments showed relative standard deviations below 10 %, and recovery rates ranged from 97.9 % to 114.6 %, demonstrating reliable performance. This CWSF method offers a practical and cost-effective alternative to traditional chromatographic techniques, reducing analysis time and complexity, which is advantageous for routine food safety testing and regulatory compliance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 107611"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143807788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing Fourier Transform Near-infrared Spectroscopy with Explainable Ensemble Learning Methods for Detecting Mineral Oil Contamination in Corn Oil","authors":"Jihong Deng ,&nbsp;Hui Jiang ,&nbsp;Quansheng Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107594","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107594","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Corn oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, which contribute to cardiovascular health. This has led to its widespread use in food processing and cooking. However, during the production, transportation, and storage of corn oil, it can be exposed to mineral oil contamination. Therefore, ensuring the quality and safety of corn oil is crucial. At the same time, there is growing attention on developing rapid and environmentally friendly analytical monitoring tools to screen edible oils for impurities, ensuring their quality. This study introduced an innovative method that combines explainable artificial intelligence with Fourier Transform Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-NIR) to detect mineral oil contaminants in corn oil. Five types of mineral oils were selected as potential pollutants, and spectral data from contaminated and uncontaminated corn oil samples were collected. Partial Least Squares Discriminant Analysis (PLS-DA) and ensemble learning methods, AdaBoost, XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost, were applied to address two qualitative objectives. The results showed that PLS-DA effectively captured the spectral differences between normal and contaminated samples, achieving 100 % classification accuracy. Following this, four classifiers were developed using spectral data selected by Competitive Adaptive Reweighted Sampling (CARS) to identify specific contaminants in corn oil. LightGBM demonstrated the best performance, achieving 100 % accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score across all contaminant categories. The Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) algorithm was also used to enhance model interpretability. This algorithm identified the key spectral wavelengths contributing to the classification of each contaminant category. The findings demonstrate that combining FT-NIR, feature selection, and explainable models provides a fast, accurate, and environmentally friendly method for assessing the quality of corn oil. This approach improves contamination detection and enhances consumer confidence in edible oil products. Future work should focus on extending this method to other edible oil safety applications and integrating it into real-time on-site monitoring systems for edible oil production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 107594"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143815442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"SALLE-HPLC-FLD variant protocols for the analysis of enrofloxacin/ciprofloxacin in chicken","authors":"Erwin Oliver V. Fundador,&nbsp;Mely Mariz S. Amargo,&nbsp;Noreen Grace V. Fundador","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107598","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107598","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To minimize the risk of developing antibiotic resistance, the EU has established an MRL (Maximum Residue Limit) for poultry treated with enrofloxacin. Residual fluoroquinolones (i.e., enrofloxacin and ciprofloxacin) can be determined using high pressure liquid chromatography coupled to a fluorescence detector (HPLC-FLD). However, a quick and efficient sample clean-up procedure has to be performed first. Sample clean-up can be done by solid phase extraction (SPE) or salt assisted liquid liquid extraction (SALLE), with the latter being the newer but cheaper option. The SALLE-HPLC-FLD protocol presented in this study is much simpler and quicker than the other methods but has lower extraction efficiency (EF). Three protocol variants were tested using internal standards, matrix matching, and standard addition techniques to correct this. The three SALLE-HPLC-FLD variants tested in this study achieved sufficient accuracy and precision. Except for a few trials when doing standard addition, all trials for all variants resulted in accuracies and precision within the Codex Alimentarius' specifications. In the future, the techniques applied in this study will be used for other analytes in different matrixes if the EF in doing SALLE is low, thus eliminating the need for optimization and additional sample preparation steps.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 107598"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143829643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Residue behavior, processing factor and dietary risk assessment of flupyradifurone and its metabolites during tea cultivation to consumption","authors":"Vivek Ahluwalia ,&nbsp;Piw Das ,&nbsp;Bappaditya Kanrar ,&nbsp;Gairik Sarkar ,&nbsp;Nipom Sharma ,&nbsp;Raktim Pal","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107600","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107600","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The dissipation behavior and safety assessment of the commercial insecticide Sivanto® (Flupyradifurone 200 g L⁻¹ SL) in tea cultivation have not been previously studied in India. This study evaluated residue levels in fresh tea leaves and processed tea through field trials. Flupyradifurone was applied at two concentrations, 150 g a.i. ha⁻¹ and 300 g a.i. ha⁻¹ , with two applications at a 10-day interval. A modified QuEChERS technique was used for the extraction and purification of flupyradifurone and its three metabolites. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) was used for detection and quantification. The method was validated for precision, accuracy, and linearity, with a detection limit of 0.01 mg kg⁻¹ and a quantification limit of 0.02 mg kg⁻¹ . The recovery of flupyradifurone and its metabolites ranged from 83.3 % to 113.3 %. The estimated half-life of total residues in tea leaves was 1.6 days. Brew factor was recorded as 0.06 for green tea and 0.03 for black tea. The proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) were 9.0 mg kg⁻¹ for green tea and 30.0 mg kg⁻¹ for black tea. Based on brew factors, long-term dietary risk assessments indicated no significant health concerns when applied at recommended levels.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 107600"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143847958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Monitoring and risk assessment of pesticide residues in bananas: Insights from Egypt","authors":"Farag Malhat ,&nbsp;Mohammed Abdel-Megeed ,&nbsp;El-Sayed Saber ,&nbsp;Shokr Abel Salam Shokr ,&nbsp;Ayman N. Saber","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107610","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107610","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study comprehensively evaluated banana pesticide residues across key Egyptian regions between 2021 and 2023, focusing on their potential health risks and regulatory compliance. Using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS methods, 395 samples were analyzed for 430 pesticides, ensuring method reliability through strict adherence to SANTE guidelines. The results revealed that 44.1 % of samples contained detectable residues, with 9.9 % exceeding maximum residue limits (MRLs), highlighting gaps in pesticide management practices. Metalaxyl, chlorpyrifos, and thiamethoxam were the most frequently detected pesticides, with notable violations attributed to chlorpyrifos and propargite, reflecting improper application practices and non-compliance with pre-harvest intervals. The dietary risk assessment confirmed that most pesticide residues posed no significant chronic health risks, with %ADI values well below 100 %, ensuring consumer safety. However, elevated residues of certain pesticides, such as cypermethrin, raised concerns about environmental contamination and cumulative exposure risks. Regional variations in climatic conditions and agricultural practices influenced residue levels, emphasizing the need for tailored management strategies. The study underscores the importance of farmer education, integrated pest management, and adherence to international regulatory standards to ensure food safety and sustainable banana production in Egypt. This research provides actionable insights for policymakers to strengthen monitoring systems and promote sustainable agricultural practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 107610"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143829639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the impact of geographical origin and harvesting season on the quality of Hypericum perforatum L. using LC-MS, GC-MS, and ICP-MS technologies in conjunction with random forest model","authors":"Zhiyong Zhang ,&nbsp;Jiahe Qian ,&nbsp;Guangpu Fang ,&nbsp;Wennan Nie ,&nbsp;Hongxia Gan ,&nbsp;Jingchao Chen ,&nbsp;Wenlong Li","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107582","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107582","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) were applied to analyze secondary metabolites and elemental content in <em>Hypericum perforatum</em> L. (HPL). Following this, random forest (RF) model was established to highlight the differences among HPL originating from various sources. SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) values were utilized to elucidate the contribution of each variable. Ultimately, the levels of these differential metabolites and elements were analyzed to evaluate their impact on quality. The established RF models exhibit excellent classification accuracy and can effectively identify HPL samples from different sources. From the perspective of secondary metabolite content, HPL harvested in July from Xinjiang demonstrated superior quality compared to samples collected in September, with both outperforming HPL harvested from southwestern China. In terms of elemental composition, all collected HPL samples complied with the heavy metal content standards as stipulated by the pharmacopoeia.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 107582"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143815466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Total mercury content in canned tuna: Risk assessment","authors":"Mariela Castellano-Baquero ,&nbsp;Soraya Paz-Montelongo ,&nbsp;Carmen Rubio ,&nbsp;Ángel J. Gutiérrez ,&nbsp;Samuel Alejandro-Vega ,&nbsp;Juan R. Jáudenes-Marrero ,&nbsp;Javier Darias-Rosales ,&nbsp;Eduardo Franco-Fuentes ,&nbsp;Verónica Martín ,&nbsp;Arturo Hardisson","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107599","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107599","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mercury is a chemical element that has caused controversy regarding its presence in tuna and its relation to human health, as its dietary overexposure can cause severe diseases in humans. Fishery products, and especially tuna, are reported to be important sources of mercury. However, it has been shown that not all species accumulate this element in significant concentrations for human health and which is why this study has been carried out. The main objective is to determine the total mercury content in samples of water-packed canned tuna marketed in Tenerife and to evaluate its dietary exposure. A total of 60 samples of water-packed canned tuna were acquired. The highest concentration was found in the Carrefour brand (0.858 mg/kg of wet weight). Total mercury intake results in contribution percentages to the TWI from 4.7 % (for the elderly with a body weight of 71.2 kg) to 73.68 % (for infants with a body weight of 4.8 kg). According to the results obtained, the only population group that would be at risk of dietary overexposure to mercury from canned tuna would be infants; however, this product is not part of their normal diet.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 107599"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143807817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Synergy of yttrium single atom doped carbon nitride and nickel/cobalt spinel ferrites in electrochemical sensing: A novel sensor for simultaneous detection of antioxidants","authors":"En Han,&nbsp;Ting Gao,&nbsp;Tingyi Wang,&nbsp;Ming Bao,&nbsp;Jianrong Cai","doi":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107597","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107597","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this paper, a highly sensitive electrochemical sensor for the simultaneous detection of tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) and butylhydroxyanisole (BHA) in edible oil was successfully constructed by combining granular nickel/cobalt spinel ferrites (NiFe₂O₄-CoFe₂O₄) with yttrium single atom doped carbon nitride (YNC). NiFe₂O₄-CoFe₂O₄ nanocomposites were effectively synthesized through a hydrothermal reaction and high-temperature calcination, exhibiting interconnected electron transfer channels and excellent electrochemical properties. Meanwhile, YNC could provide numerous catalytic sites due to the presence of a yttrium single atom, which maintained outstanding electrical conductivity. The combination of two nanocomposites produced a synergistic effect that enhanced electron transfer ability and electrocatalytic activity, reduced the electron transfer barrier, and significantly improved the current response to the analytes. Under optimal conditions, the detection linear range of TBHQ was 0.5–220 μM with a detection limit of 53 nM, while the detection linear range of BHA was 1–240 μM with a detection limit of 184 nM. Furthermore, tests on actual samples of edible oils yielded recovery rates ranging from 91.0 % to 106.3 %, which suggested that this study could provide an efficient and promising idea for the simultaneous detection of antioxidants in edible oils.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15867,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Food Composition and Analysis","volume":"143 ","pages":"Article 107597"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143815465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}