IF 3.3

NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100248

Jaroslawa Rutkowska , Monika Godlewska , Agata Antoniewska-Krzeska , Agnieszka Nawirska-Olszańska

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Corrigendum to “Bulgarian yogurt relieved symptoms and distress and increased fecal short-chain fatty acids in healthy constipated women: A randomized, blinded crossover controlled trial” [NFS Journal, Volume 22, March 2021, Pages 20–31] “保加利亚酸奶缓解了健康便秘妇女的症状和痛苦，增加了粪便短链脂肪酸：一项随机、盲法交叉对照试验”的勘误表[NFS Journal， vol . 22, March 2021, Pages 20-31]

IF 3.3

NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-08-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100243

Rata Khuropakhonphong , Kanyawee Whanmek , Sasiumphai Purttiponthanee , Wimonphan Chathiran , Warangkana Srichamnong , Chalat Santivarangkna , Dunyaporn Trachootham

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Protective effects of immature Citrus nippokoreana fruit extract on TNF-α/IFN-γ-induced intestinal epithelial barrier disruption 鲜柑桔果实提取物对TNF-α/IFN-γ诱导的肠上皮屏障破坏的保护作用

IF 3.3

NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-08-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100242

Ulfah Dwi Kurniawati , Chi Heung Cho , Young Sung Jung , Mingyeong Kim , Ho-Young Park , Sang-Hoon Lee

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Exploring the pros and cons of plant-based egg alternatives – A review 探索植物性鸡蛋替代品的利弊-综述

IF 4.1

NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-07-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100241

Ahmadullah Zahir , Shazia Akhter

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Comparing methods for the analysis of peptides from in vitro digestion for evaluating the digestibility of plant proteins 比较体外消化多肽分析方法对植物蛋白消化率的评价

IF 4.1

NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-07-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100240

Benno F. Zimmermann , Eva Maria Daniels , Marieke Katharina Leurs , Linus Rode , Ute Schweiggert-Weisz

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A comparative review on novel-assisted extraction techniques for retrieving protein from some potential plant sources 从一些潜在植物源中提取蛋白质的新辅助提取技术的比较综述

IF 4.1

NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-06-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100239

Paul Ndubuisi Anyiam , Suphat Phongthai , Passakorn Kingwascharapong , Jaksuma Pongsetkul , Wanli Zhang , Young Hoon Jung , Saroat Rawdkuen

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Editorial: Food-to-food fortification: Where food science and nutrition join forces to create locally sustainable and effective nutritional solutions 社论：食品到食品强化：食品科学和营养联合起来创造当地可持续和有效的营养解决方案

IF 3.3

NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-06-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100234

Johanita Kruger , Mario Ferruzzi

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Effects of plasmin on camel and bovine model cheeses: Protein degradation, texture, and rheology 纤溶蛋白对骆驼和牛模型奶酪的影响：蛋白质降解、质地和流变学

IF 4.1

NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-06-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100235

Santhoshani Warakaulle , Delphine Vincent , Basim Abu-Jdayil , Mutamed M. Ayyash , Afaf Kamal-Eldin

{"title":"Effects of plasmin on camel and bovine model cheeses: Protein degradation, texture, and rheology","authors":"Santhoshani Warakaulle , Delphine Vincent , Basim Abu-Jdayil , Mutamed M. Ayyash , Afaf Kamal-Eldin","doi":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100235","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100235","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigated the effects of plasmin addition on the physicochemical, textural, and rheological properties throughout the ripening process of cheeses made of camel and bovine milk. Model cheeses were produced with varying plasmin concentrations (0, 0.15, 0.3, and 0.6 U/100 mL milk) to assess changes in physicochemical attributes, casein hydrolysis, hardness, and rheological behavior. Three-way ANOVA demonstrated that the type of milk, plasmin level, ripening duration, and their interactions significantly influenced titratable acidity (%), pH, concentrations of free amino groups, and hardness (<em>p</em> < 0.05). Urea-PAGE analysis revealed changes in CM and BM cheeses during storage, most notably a reduction in the intensity of the β-casein band indicating progressive proteolysis. Ripening resulted in elevated concentrations of free amino groups in both camel and bovine milk cheeses (<em>p</em> < 0.05). The proteolysis of casein during ripening, subsequently leads to increased water retention, which contributes to softer cheese and reduction in both G´ and G´´ values over time.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19294,"journal":{"name":"NFS Journal","volume":"40 ","pages":"Article 100235"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144307919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Oxidative stability and physical properties of model cream-type O/W emulsions structured with candelilla wax and stored at room temperature 以小蜡烛蜡为原料制备的乳状油/水乳状液模型的氧化稳定性和物理性质

IF 4.1

NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-06-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100233

Iwona Szymańska , Anna Żbikowska , Sylwia Onacik-Gür , Małgorzata Kowalska

{"title":"Oxidative stability and physical properties of model cream-type O/W emulsions structured with candelilla wax and stored at room temperature","authors":"Iwona Szymańska , Anna Żbikowska , Sylwia Onacik-Gür , Małgorzata Kowalska","doi":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100233","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100233","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Replacing animal-origin products with plant-based raw materials is an environmentally friendly approach and a recommended dietary shift due to its better lipid profile. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of storage time (28 days, 20 °C) on the oxidative stability and physical properties of model cream-type O/W (30/70 m/m) emulsions with candelilla wax-based oleogels (from rapeseed and linseed oils). These emulsions were compared with non-structured emulsions (0 % wax) and a palm oil-based emulsion. The emulsion's primary, secondary, and total degrees of lipid oxidative changes and the microstructure, rheological properties, and physical stability were examined. The oleogelation of the lipid phase in vegan emulsions increased oxidative changes during storage, particularly compared to the palm oil-based emulsion. However, the maximum permissible oxidation levels for refined vegetable oils were not exceeded. The emulsion containing 5 % wax showed the highest oxidative stability among the structured emulsions. Additionally, the changes in the physical parameters of all emulsions were reversible. Emulsions containing 3–5 % wax concentration demonstrated the greatest physical stability among all formulations analyzed. Conversely, 6 or 7 % wax significantly accelerated the emulsions' physical and oxidative destabilization. To preserve the high nutritional value of structured model cream-type emulsions, refrigerated storage and limiting candelilla wax usage to a maximum of 5 % as a stabilizer are suggested. Further research will focus on producing a food product and analyzing its quality and safety, explicitly considering the levels of volatile oxidation products.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19294,"journal":{"name":"NFS Journal","volume":"39 ","pages":"Article 100233"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144241009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparison of the amino acid composition and biological value of protein in fallow deer meat from two farming systems 两种养殖方式休鹿肉中氨基酸组成及蛋白质生物学价值的比较

IF 4.1

NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-05-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100231

Anna Kasprzyk

{"title":"Comparison of the amino acid composition and biological value of protein in fallow deer meat from two farming systems","authors":"Anna Kasprzyk","doi":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100231","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100231","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The primary aim was to determine the protein content, amino acid profile and the biological value of protein in the longissimus lumborum and the semimembranosus muscles of fallow deer originating from an organic system and a conventional system. This is the first study to analyse the amino acid profile and nutritional value of proteins in fallow deer meat from organic farming system. The muscles were collected from 24 fallow deer carcasses with equal proportions of sex and age. The results demonstrated that the follow deer from the organic feeding grounds exhibited higher exogenous and endogenous amino acid contents and nutritional value. A significant effect of the muscle type on the histidine content and the feeding ground × muscle interaction for glycine was noted. In the proteins from fallow deer muscle tissue the content of exogenous amino acids was higher than in the FAO/WHO protein standard. As data regarding fallow deer meat is limited, the results of this study constitute a valuable contribution to knowledge of the meat protein quality. The data presented in this study can be used by dieticians and by breeders. In light of the high quality and nutritional value of this raw material analysed in this paper, it would be advisable to increase its use in the human diet. This meat can be of particular importance in the diets of children and adolescents as well as the elderly and athletes whose protein requirements are elevated.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19294,"journal":{"name":"NFS Journal","volume":"39 ","pages":"Article 100231"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144178769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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