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NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-05-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100228

Anastassia Zeinatulina , Aleksei Kaleda , Maria Kuhtinskaja , Tiina Kriščiunaite

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Encapsulation of mango peel bioactive compounds in milk, gum acacia, and maltodextrin improves its stability 芒果皮生物活性化合物在牛奶、金合树胶和麦芽糖糊精中的包封提高了其稳定性

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NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-04-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100227

Mahbuba Rahman Tripty, Asmaul Husna Nupur, Jannatul Ferdushi Jany, Maria Afroz Toma, Md. Anisur Rahman Mazumder

{"title":"Encapsulation of mango peel bioactive compounds in milk, gum acacia, and maltodextrin improves its stability","authors":"Mahbuba Rahman Tripty, Asmaul Husna Nupur, Jannatul Ferdushi Jany, Maria Afroz Toma, Md. Anisur Rahman Mazumder","doi":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100227","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100227","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>There is an increased interest and need to make our economy more circular and our diets healthier and more sustainable. Mango peel is often discarded as waste after consuming mango pulp, despite its excellent source of bioactive compounds, especially phenolic compounds. The aim of this study was to develop encapsulated milk powder containing mango peel polyphenol (MPP) and assess the effects of MPP on the physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, sensory and storage stability of milk powder. MPP was encapsulated with milk, gum acacia (4, 6 and 8 % <em>w</em><em>/v</em>), and maltodextrin (10 % <em>w/v</em>) using spray drying and cabinet drying. Nutritional analysis revealed that ripe mango peel powder provide total polyphenol of 64.37 ± 0.26 mg GAE/g, total flavonoid of 10.73 ± 0.11 (mg QuE/g), and antioxidant activity (DPPH) of 52.56 %. Regarding the physico-chemical characteristics of the MPP encapsulated spray-dried milk powder showed increases (<em>p</em> < 0.05) in bulk density, flowability, cohesiveness, hygroscopicity, and solubility, whereas cabinet-dried milk powder showed increases (<em>p</em> < 0.05) in moisture content and tapped density. Spray-dried milk powder had greater retention (p < 0.05) of color parameters and retained high phenolic compounds during storage at 4 or 25 °C for 60 days compared to cabinet-dried milk powder. No significant differences (<em>p</em> > 0.05) were observed between 4 % and 6 % <em>w</em>/<em>v</em> gum acacia concentrations in terms of encapsulation efficiency, physico-chemical properties and color retention. The results show that MPP polyphenol can be encapsulated by combining gum acacia (4 or 6 %), 10 % maltodextrin, and milk powder at 4 °C for longer shelf life.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19294,"journal":{"name":"NFS Journal","volume":"39 ","pages":"Article 100227"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143902245","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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Jatrorrhizine, an alkaloid isolated from Phellodendron amurense, reduces melanogenesis in mouse B16F10 melanoma cells 黄藤根碱是一种从黄柏中分离出来的生物碱，可减少小鼠B16F10黑色素瘤细胞的黑色素生成

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NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100221

Junhyo Cho , Eun-Ho Lee , Young-Je Cho , Yeonhwa Park

{"title":"Jatrorrhizine, an alkaloid isolated from Phellodendron amurense, reduces melanogenesis in mouse B16F10 melanoma cells","authors":"Junhyo Cho , Eun-Ho Lee , Young-Je Cho , Yeonhwa Park","doi":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100221","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100221","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Jatrorrhizine isolated from <em>Phellodendron amurense</em> has been reported as one of the major phenolic alkaloid compounds. Previous studies indicated that jatrorrhizine has potential health benefits. In this study, we used jatrorrhizine isolated from <em>P. amurense</em> to determine its effects on melanogenesis using B16F10 mouse melanoma cells. Jatrorrhizine at 20–100 μM inhibited α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone-induced melanin biosynthesis without cytotoxicity. Treatment with jatrorrhizine inhibited melanocortin 1 receptor, increased transforming growth factor-β1, and inhibited microphthalmia transcription factor, tyrosinase-related protein-1, tyrosinase-related protein-2, tyrosinase expression, and tyrosinase activity compared to the α-MSH-treated control. In addition, treatment with jatrorrhizine inhibited <em>RAB27A</em> and <em>MYO5A</em>, which are key components of melanosome transport. The current results suggest that jatrorrhizine has the potential to be used in functional cosmetics and beauty foods to improve skin tone. Further <em>in vivo</em> studies using jatrorrhizine would be needed to support the current observations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19294,"journal":{"name":"NFS Journal","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 100221"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143561885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Tissue distribution and accumulation of cinnamic acid derivatives from Brazilian green propolis in mice 巴西绿蜂胶肉桂酸衍生物在小鼠体内的组织分布和积累

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NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100222

Masayuki Yamaga , Masakatsu Nohara , Akihisa Hata , Takashi Ito , Kayo Furumoto , Naomi Ohta , Jiro Miyamae , Hiroko Tani , Ayanori Yamaki , Noboru Fujitani

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High-pressure processing (HPP) alters tetracycline resistance in Listeria monocytogenes: A phenotypic and genotypic study 高压处理（HPP）改变单核增生李斯特菌的四环素耐药性：一项表型和基因型研究

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NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100223

Patryk Adamski, Arkadiusz Zakrzewski, Patryk Wiśniewski, Wioleta Chajęcka-Wierzchowska, Anna Zadernowska

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Instant quinoa powder: Effect of enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion on its physicochemical and rheological properties 速溶藜麦粉：酶解和挤压对其理化和流变特性的影响

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NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-02-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100220

María Paula Polo Muñoz, Remigio Yamid Pismag Portilla, Jesús Eduardo Bravo Gomez, José Fernando Solanilla Duque, Diego Fernando Roa Acosta

{"title":"Instant quinoa powder: Effect of enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion on its physicochemical and rheological properties","authors":"María Paula Polo Muñoz, Remigio Yamid Pismag Portilla, Jesús Eduardo Bravo Gomez, José Fernando Solanilla Duque, Diego Fernando Roa Acosta","doi":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100220","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100220","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The combined effects of extrusion and enzymatic hydrolysis with a neutral protease (endoprotease) on quinoa germ flour have been studied in this work. A 2 × 3 factorial design with two temperature levels (60 °C - 90 °C - 100 °C and 60 °C - 100 °C - 120 °C) and three protease concentrations (0 %<em>w</em>/<em>v</em>, 0.6 %w/v, 1.2 %<em>w</em>/<em>v</em>). The hydrolyzed quinoa germ flours were characterized in terms of their physicochemical and rheological properties, antioxidant capacity by ABTS+, in-vitro digestibility of carbohydrates and protein, infrared spectroscopy, and their rheological behavior in aqueous dispersion at 12 % (<em>w</em>/w). The results showed that enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion temperature influenced hydrolyzed quinoa germ flours properties. The highest protein digestion (65 mg leucine/g protein) was obtained with 0.6 % protease and 100 °C extrusion. Antioxidant activity increased with protease concentration but decreased with temperature. The solubility of hydrolyzed quinoa germ flours improved after enzymatic hydrolysis, while water absorption decreased. The treatment with 0.6 % protease and 100 °C extrusion produced high amounts of slowly digestible starch and RS, and enhanced protein digestibility compared to the other treatments. Infrared spectroscopy revealed changes in amide functional groups A, B, and I due to hydrolysis. The modification of these flours through enzymatic hydrolysis and extrusion after the tecno-functional properties. This research highlights the importance of understanding the interactions between different sources of proteins and how they contribute to the overall characteristics of the final product.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19294,"journal":{"name":"NFS Journal","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 100220"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143395806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Multicriteria decision making-based approach to classify loose-leaf teas 基于多标准决策的散叶茶分类方法

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NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100218

Eszter Benes , Attila Gere

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Plant-based burger patties are a source of bioaccessible iron and zinc 以植物为基础的汉堡肉饼是生物可吸收的铁和锌的来源

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NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100219

Jonas Pospiech, Johanita Kruger, Jan Frank

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Potential plant proteins for functional food ingredients: Composition, utilization and its challenges 植物蛋白在功能性食品配料中的应用前景：组成、利用及其挑战

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NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100216

Paul Ndubuisi Anyiam , Suphat Phongthai , Lutz Grossmann , Young Hoon Jung , Samart Sai-Ut , Ekasit Onsaard , Saroat Rawdkuen

{"title":"Potential plant proteins for functional food ingredients: Composition, utilization and its challenges","authors":"Paul Ndubuisi Anyiam , Suphat Phongthai , Lutz Grossmann , Young Hoon Jung , Samart Sai-Ut , Ekasit Onsaard , Saroat Rawdkuen","doi":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100216","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100216","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Increasing demand for sustainable and health-conscious food choices has driven a heightened search for alternative protein sources. Plant-based proteins are particularly emphasized for their nutritional benefits, sustainability, and versatility. However, the heavy dependence on soybean has hindered the diversification of plant-based protein sources for global food security amidst population growth. This review underscores the potential of plant protein sources for their novelty as functional food ingredients due to protein quality. These alternatives are also rich in diverse bioactive compounds that offer significant health benefits, positioning them for future food and nutraceutical applications. This review paper explores various potential sources such as rice bran, mung bean, jack bean, moringa seed, and bambara nut, evaluating their suitability based on compositions and amino acid profiles, for use in food formulations. It addresses the robust growth of the plant-based food market and the challenges hindering the full utilization of plant proteins as viable alternatives in shaping the future foods. By addressing gaps in knowledge about emerging plant protein sources, this review aims to enhance sustainability in the food system. Further research and development of alternative plant-based proteins can diversify food offerings while promoting environmental and human health considerations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19294,"journal":{"name":"NFS Journal","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 100216"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143173332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Assessment of changes in vitamin content and morphological characteristics in strawberries modified with a pulsed electric field using chromatography and optical coherence tomography 利用色谱和光学相干层析技术评价脉冲电场修饰草莓中维生素含量和形态特征的变化

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NFS Journal Pub Date : 2025-01-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100217

Ewa Korzeniewska , Ilona Gałązka-Czarnecka , Joanna Sekulska-Nalewajko , Jarosław Gocławski , Tomasz Dróźdż , Paweł Kiełbasa

{"title":"Assessment of changes in vitamin content and morphological characteristics in strawberries modified with a pulsed electric field using chromatography and optical coherence tomography","authors":"Ewa Korzeniewska , Ilona Gałązka-Czarnecka , Joanna Sekulska-Nalewajko , Jarosław Gocławski , Tomasz Dróźdż , Paweł Kiełbasa","doi":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100217","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nfs.2025.100217","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Vitamins B and C are crucial for maintaining human health, so it is important to develop effective methods to support their extraction from products of plant origin. The research conducted by the authors focused on modifying the content of these vitamins in dessert strawberries using a pulsed electric field (PEF) with an intensity of 1, 3 or 5 kV/cm. Experiments have shown that PEF treatment with an intensity of 1 kV/cm and 10 pulses for 10 s resulted in a significant improvement in vitamin content and extraction efficiency of vitamin C by 22 %, folic acid by 24 %, thiamine by more than 50 % and riboflavin by more than 60 %.</div><div>Optical coherence tomography imaging revealed texture changes in fruit pulp under the influence of PEF, related to the release of additional vitamins detected by chromatography methods.</div><div>Additionally, PEF treatment offers significant benefits in fruit processing, including improved dehydration characteristics, reduced time and energy required for freeze-drying, increased extraction efficiency, and potential improvements in bioactive compound content and antioxidant properties.</div><div>The research results may have practical applications in the analytical determination of vitamins C and B by improving the extraction efficiency. Moreover, the use of the PEF method can be important for producers of fruit products (including strawberries), as it enables them to improve the nutritional value of their products.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19294,"journal":{"name":"NFS Journal","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 100217"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143172498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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