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{"title":"Rapid, simple and accessible phytonutritional assessment methods in agricultural research.","authors":"Zipora Tietel, Izabella Galilov, Sarit Melamed","doi":"10.1002/jsfa.14363","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.14363","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Agricultural research with respect to studying the effects of genetic background and environmental conditions on plant and commercial parameters is ample. Nevertheless, data on the effects on nutritional value and phytonutritional composition are scarce, despite its significance to the consumer, as well as its importance in providing nutritional security. The present study aimed to simplify, unify and make accessible a set of spectrophotometric nutritional assessment assays, comprising a valuable tool in agricultural research. Efforts were made to provide simple, rapid, small-scale and cost-effective protocols, aiming to minimize resources and time, learning-curve and erring.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We included assays alongside literature-compliant values for antioxidant capacity (ABTS, DPPH, FRAP), polyphenols and flavonoids (free, conjugated, bound, total), lignans, anthocyanins, tocopherols, phytosterols, glucosinolates, carotenoids, betalains, saponins, phlorotannin, phycobilin, vitamin C, total oil and soluble protein content, in addition to antinutrients- oxalic acid and phytic acid. Calibration curves of recommended standards are included and workflows are demonstrated. Guidelines are also provided for protocol adjustments.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This work thus compiles a broad arsenal of rigorous methods, rendering a good spectrum of nutritional assessment protocols, including nutriphytochemical composition alongside a basic bioactivity assessment (antioxidant measurements). These methods are recommended in evaluating the effects of agricultural management practices, such as water and mineral nutrition availability or postharvest storage, or as part of breeding programs, such as in research or commercial R&D laboratories that do not have expertise in nutritional analysis, and require an accessible high-throughput nutritional assessment tool. © 2025 The Author(s). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":17725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144008869","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":"Unraveling the genetic diversity, seed oil fatty acid constituents and antioxidant activity of different okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) populations.","authors":"Seyed Mehdi Talebi, Asra Salman, Masoumeh Najibzadeh, Mansour Ghorbanpour","doi":"10.1002/jsfa.14334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.14334","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench is cultivated globally for use as a salad or culinary herb. It has a narrow genetic diversity and is sensitive to heat and drought stress. Therefore, it is very important to detect different chemotypes and genotypes to be applied in its breeding programs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The genetic diversity is equally distributed within and among the populations. Principal coordinates analysis, genetic diversity and polymorphism parameters revealed a high level of within-population diversity for some populations. PhiPT values, genetic differentiation index and total heterozygosity amount explored a high level of genetic differentiation between some populations, with a low average rate of gene flow. Nei's genetic distance and STRUCTURE analysis assigned the populations to two distinct and some intermediate genotype groups. Seed oils were composed of the same unsaturated and saturated fatty acids in a ratio of nearly 2:1. Linoleic and oleic fatty acids were the first and second main unsaturated fatty acids, followed by palmitic acid as a major saturated fatty acid in all populations. Clustering analyses explored the populations classified into two chemotype groups. However, it was not similar to those obtained by the molecular genetic data. 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH; IC₅₀ μg mL^-1) analysis revealed a moderate to weak antioxidant activity for a few populations, which significantly correlated with palmitic acid amount.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Environmental factors have a stronger effect on seed oil fatty acids profiles than the genetic structure. The detected genotypes and chemotypes could be used for the development of genetic and chemical diversity, respectively, in this crop. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":17725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143989457","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":"Exploring the antimicrobial activity of fermented and non-fermented cocoa bean shell extracts through metabolomics analysis and synergistic studies.","authors":"Yie Kie Chong, Wei Khang Gan, Joash Ban Lee Tan, Ahmad Kamil Hj Mohd Jaaffar, Zainal Baharum, Keng Yoon Yeong","doi":"10.1002/jsfa.14366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.14366","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cocoa bean shell (CBS) extracts have emerged as a promising source of antimicrobial compounds. However, the bioactive compounds responsible for their antimicrobial activity have not been studied sufficiently. This study analyzed the antimicrobial properties of 12 extracts from fermented and non-fermented CBS, employing solvent and steam distillation extraction techniques to maximize bioactive diversity. The extracts were assessed against selected bacteria and fungi, including the 'ESKAPE' pathogens.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The CBS solvent and steam distillation extracts (except for ethyl acetate-fermented CBS) were found to exhibit antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus mutans with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) as low as 0.0625 mg mL^-1, whereas both fermented and non-fermented steam distillation CBS extracts were found to be active against Candida albicans with MICs at 1 mg mL^-1. Overall, steam distillation extracts possessed enhanced antimicrobial activity in comparison with solvent extracts of CBS. Fermented CBS extracts were found to possess better antimicrobial activity than non-fermented CBS extracts. Metabolomics analysis identified theobromine (TB) and tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) as molecules that contributed to antimicrobial activity against S. mutans. Results showed that caffeine (CAF), TB and TMP were active against S. mutans and Acinetobacter baumannii, whereas CAF and TB were active against C. albicans. Significant synergistic effects of CAF, TB, and TMP with ciprofloxacin (CIP) were observed against Klebsiella aerogenes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings highlight the significant potential of bioactive compounds present in CBS for use in the development of sustainable antimicrobial agents. These naturally occurring compounds, including CAF, TB, and TMP, exhibited notable antimicrobial properties, which could also be harnessed to enhance the activity of commonly used antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin. Future studies could focus on determining the mode of action of these bioactive molecules. © 2025 The Author(s). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":17725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144024609","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":"Yeast culture promotes albumen quality by improving magnum protein secretion and intestinal microbiota in aged laying hens.","authors":"Li-Bing Gao, Dong Dai, Peng Chen, Hai-Jun Zhang, Shu-Geng Wu, Guang-Hai Qi, Jing Wang","doi":"10.1002/jsfa.14364","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.14364","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The supplementation of yeast culture (YC) has the potential to enhance egg quality in laying hens. However, most studies focus on eggshell quality. This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary YC supplementation on the production performance, albumen quality, protein synthesis or secretion of the magnum and the cecal microbiota content of laying hens.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that dietary YC supplementation increased albumen height and Haugh unit (P ≤ 0.05). Besides, dietary 100 g kg^-1 YC addition increased significantly the ridge width of the magnum and the relative expression of SEC23A in the magnum and decreased significantly the relative expression of OVOB in the magnum (P ≤ 0.05). Furthermore, the abundances of Butyricicoccus, Alistipes and Flavonifractor were increased significantly by 100 g kg^-1 YC supplementation (P ≤ 0.05). The diet supplemented with 100 g kg^-1 YC significantly increased the butyric acid and isobutyric acid of the cecum.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dietary supplementation with YC improved protein secretion in the magnum and enhanced the beneficial cecal microbiota, thus improving the albumen quality of laying hens. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":17725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144017006","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":"Carbon footprint for farms in the Czech Republic: a benchmark-based assessment.","authors":"Jan Kovanda, Svatava Janoušková, Tomáš Hák, Viktor Třebický, Petr Koňata","doi":"10.1002/jsfa.14368","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.14368","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Climate change is a pressing environmental and social challenge that demands effective monitoring of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. One widely adopted approach for this is quantifying the carbon footprint (CF). Given that agriculture is a major contributor to GHG emissions, we have developed a comprehensive framework for CF accounting at the farm level. This framework has been tested on 12 farms in the Czech Republic to assess both data availability and calculation accuracy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our study examines how various farm characteristics, such as turnover, land area and number of employees, influence the overall CF and enable meaningful comparisons between farms. We found that absolute farm CFs are significantly influenced by the size effect, making them unsuitable for benchmarking purposes. By contrast, relative farm CFs (per turnover, per area and per employee) are not affected by the size effect, but can be affected by a scale effect. Additionally, we investigated whether a focus on animal husbandry leads to higher relative CFs. By calculating the share of animal husbandry (SoAH) in farm operations, we discovered a significant correlation between SoAH and relative CFs, with the strongest correlation observed for CF per turnover (0.87).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We argue that farms with high shares of SoAH are unlikely to reduce their relative CFs to the levels of farms with zero or low SoAH. We therefore propose applying benchmarking to farms with similar SoAH. We also propose that further research should focus on defining and validating relevant reference values, comprising a benchmark set that reflects different farm types. © 2025 The Author(s). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":17725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143989363","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":"Mechanisms for enhancing ethanol tolerance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae through nano-selenium supplementation during Chinese rice wine brewing.","authors":"Xiaolan Li, Zhi-Hong Zhang, Can Li, Yanli Fan, Meihan Hou, Shuncai Wang, Zhankai Zhang, Xianli Gao","doi":"10.1002/jsfa.14367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.14367","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The toxic environment created by elevated ethanol levels presents significant challenges to Saccharomyces cerevisiae, leading to incomplete fermentation of the raw materials, poor flavor of the product, and even increased difficulty in post-processing of the product. Therefore, enhancing the ethanol tolerance and metabolic capacity of strains is critical for the brewing of Chinese rice wine.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results revealed that 1-3 mg L^-1 nano-selenium significantly increased viable bacteria counts, reproduction rates and antioxidant enzyme activities, while reducing malondialdehyde levels and lipid peroxidation of S. cerevisiae. Notably, a concentration of 2 mg L^-1 nano-selenium improved the cell membrane integrity and morphology under ethanol stress. Transcriptome analysis revealed that nano-selenium influenced gene expression related to cell wall repair, ribosome synthesis, carbon cycle and energy metabolism, and stress response. These changes represent a coordinated response to ethanol stress, enhancing the ability of yeast to cope with ethanol stress.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our results indicated that an optimal concentration of nano-selenium can effectively boost the metabolic capacity of S. cerevisiae, improving fermentation efficiency and product quality. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":17725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144033473","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":"Sustainability of organic zucchini in Mediterranean environment: an on-farm experimentation.","authors":"Gaetano Roberto Pesce, Salvatore Alfio Salicola, Claudia Formenti, Gaetano Pandino, Giovanni Mauromicale, Sara Lombardo","doi":"10.1002/jsfa.14357","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.14357","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Excess inputs are commonly applied to high-value crops to ensure high performance. This study hypothesizes that farmers can reduce inputs without compromising yields and aims to investigate the effects of varying irrigation and fertilization strategies on two zucchini genotypes ('Logos' and 'Atlantis') organically grown under greenhouse tunnels in southern Italy over two seasons. Conducted on a large scale within an on-farm experimentation framework, this research compared two different irrigation volumes (the farmer's experience-based volume vs. a 25% reduction) and two nitrogen fertilization rates (the farmer's usual rate vs. a ~50% reduction).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>An average reduction of 550 m³ ha^-1 of irrigation water led to a yield decrease of 3.0% (57.4 vs. 55.7 t ha^-1), while a reduction in nitrogen fertilization (-156 kg ha^-1 of N) resulted in a yield decrease of 3.3% (57.5 vs. 55.6 t ha^-1). In light of these modest yield reductions, significant increases in irrigation water productivity (+33%) and fruit nitrogen use efficiency (+75%) were observed. The physical and color characteristics, along with the mineral composition of the fruits, were primarily influenced by the growing season and, to a lesser extent, by the genotype, while inputs had little to no effect.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This paper offers insights into sustainable zucchini production, demonstrating that resource-efficient farming can respond to environmental and economic challenges while maintaining satisfactory yields and fruit quality. The study highlights the effectiveness of a participatory approach as a means to generate reliable results for researchers while also providing outcomes that are directly applicable to farmers. © 2025 The Author(s). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":17725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144009027","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":"Peanut skin procyanidins reduce intestinal glucose absorption involved in GLUT2-PLCβ2-PKC pathway in Caco-2 cells.","authors":"Min Liu, Zhengyao Li, Tingting Ju, Hongli Zhang, Xinlei Peng, Jun Liu","doi":"10.1002/jsfa.14309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.14309","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Inhibition of glucose transport is associated with controlling postprandial hyperglycemia, which can reduce the risk of diabetes. As the research of procyanidins deepens, the gastrointestinal tract is the major effective site of procyanidins for exhibiting positive bio-activities. Peanut skin procyanidins (PSP) have shown potential in lowering blood glucose level, but the underlying mechanisms in the gut remain unclear. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of PSP on disaccharidase enzyme activity and glucose transport using an in vitro model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>PSP showed a significant inhibiting activity of maltase in Caco-2 cells. Furthermore, PSP reduced glucose transport in a time- and dose-dependent manner in a Caco-2 monolayer model, as well as downregulating glucose transporter 2 expression through the activation of the phospholipase C β2/protein kinase C signaling pathway.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results indicate that PSP may reduce glucose transport via regulating glucose transporters and modulating the signaling pathway in intestinal cells, potentially offering beneficial antihyperglycemic effects. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":17725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144008868","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":"Dissipation study of ten insecticides in apples under field conditions.","authors":"Dana Schusterova, Jitka Stara, Frantisek Kocourek, Vojtech Hrbek, Petr Mraz, Vit Kosek, Petra Vackova, Vladimir Kocourek, Jana Hajslova, Tereza Horska","doi":"10.1002/jsfa.14370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.14370","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Apples are among the most widely cultivated fruits in temperate climate zone. Given the potential of pests and diseases to cause significant damage to fruit production, orchardists rely on using insecticides and fungicides in infested orchards to protect apple yields. In this study, the dissipation of ten insecticides was monitored under field conditions in two apple varieties (Rosana and Selena) in an apple orchard. Pesticide residues in apples were determined using the QuEChERS extraction method followed by ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The dissipation rate of all insecticides applied more than 80 days before harvest followed first-order kinetics. Mean dissipation half-lives were calculated ranging from 4.5 days (spinosad) to 66.4 days (flonicamid, sum in accordance with residue definition). At the end of the preharvest interval, all analytes tested were found at concentrations below 30% of the established maximum residue levels, except flonicamid (sum) and pirimicarb. As metabolites of flonicamid and spirotetramat (i.e., TFNA, TFNG and spirotetramat-enol) were included in the residue definition, changes in their levels were also monitored. In the case of flupyradifurone, a statistically significant difference in dissipation rate between apple varieties was found.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results provided a better understanding of the fate of insecticides in apples in apple orchards and thus the potential risks associated with their use. The results of this study also provide a scientific basis for the appropriate selection and use of pesticides for the integrated pest management practices in apple orchards. © 2025 The Author(s). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":17725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144026505","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":"Impact of ultrasound treatment on millets - quality assessment and implications: a review.","authors":"Dhiraj Kumar Yadav, Santanu Malakar, Sanjana Kumari, Krantidip Pawar, Sanket Balasaheb Kokane, Shweta Suri, Vinkel Kumar Arora","doi":"10.1002/jsfa.14349","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.14349","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Millets are nutritious small-seeded grains that have the potential to help address hidden hunger while also meeting the increasing food demand. The use of ultrasound technology in millet processing has become a highly effective tool that surpasses traditional thermal processing techniques. This review article examines the potential of ultrasound treatment in decreasing antinutrient levels, altering starch and protein functionality, and extracting the bioactive compounds from millets. Recent research offers compelling proof that using ultrasound on millet caused substantial changes in its polyphenolic content and antioxidant properties. The level of enhancement in antioxidant properties greatly relies on factors such as intensity, duration, and frequency of ultrasound and the composition of the food matrix. Furthermore, ultrasound processing affected the amorphous region and had no significant impact on the crystalline region of millet starch granules. However, at elevated temperatures, ultrasound improved the crystallinity of starch. Ultrasound treatment led to starch molecule agglomeration, enhanced gelatinization, and functional attributes of millet starch. The ultrasound treatment causes an enhancement in millet protein solubility, surface hydrophobicity, and emulsifying and foaming properties. Furthermore, the characteristics of the fiber in millet are enhanced through ultrasonic treatment. In general, ultrasound processing has potential for enhancing millet functionalities in the food sector. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":17725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144028859","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}