Yayuan Tang , Zhen Wei , Ping Wei , Ping Yi , Guoming Liu , Changbao Li , Li Li , Jian Sun , Xuemei He
{"title":"Influences on the phytochemical characteristics and multiple bioactivities of Mesona chiensis Benth polysaccharides in response to different drying methods","authors":"Yayuan Tang , Zhen Wei , Ping Wei , Ping Yi , Guoming Liu , Changbao Li , Li Li , Jian Sun , Xuemei He","doi":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115924","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115924","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In order to identify a suitable drying method for the extraction of antioxidant and antidiabetic polysaccharides, fresh <em>Mesona chiensis</em> Benth was subjected to various drying methods. These methods included conventional air drying (CD), hot-air drying (HD), freeze drying (FD), microwave drying (WD), and micro-fermentation drying (MD). Following the drying process, five polysaccharides derived from <em>M. chiensis</em> (MBPs) were extracted using hot water extraction. These polysaccharides exhibited variations in chemical composition, molecular weight, monosaccharide composition, and surface morphology. However, they displayed similar core glycosidic residues, crystallinity, and thermal stability. This indicates that the five drying methods exerted different effects on the degradation of polysaccharides, while simultaneously maintaining their fundamental structural characteristics. Additionally, a comprehensive evaluation system employing positive criteria and non-dimensionalization revealed that among five different MBPs, the MBP derived from the MD method exhibited the most potent antioxidant and antidiabetic activities <em>in vitro.</em> The micro-fermentation dried sample demonstrated a substantial DPPH radical scavenging capacity of 83.51% and an impressive inhibition of islet cell apoptosis activity, measured at 99.75%. The findings of this study provide that micro-fermentation drying has been identified as the most effective method for the extraction of significant antioxidant and antidiabetic polysaccharides from <em>M. chiensis</em>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":323,"journal":{"name":"Food Research International","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 115924"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143395945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Beatriz de Abreu Araújo , Lorena Mara Alexandre Silva , Kirley Marques Canuto , Elenilson Godoy Alves Filho , Karine Silva Pimentel , Rita de Cassia Silva Carvalho , Marlos Alves Bezerra
{"title":"NMR-based metabolomics and pathway analysis of leaves and fruits of Cucumis melo L. cultivated under saline stress conditions","authors":"Beatriz de Abreu Araújo , Lorena Mara Alexandre Silva , Kirley Marques Canuto , Elenilson Godoy Alves Filho , Karine Silva Pimentel , Rita de Cassia Silva Carvalho , Marlos Alves Bezerra","doi":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115921","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115921","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The consumption of healthy food has become increasingly present and eating fresh, quality fruit is part of this trend. Nevertheless, the scarcity of fresh water and the increasing demand for food have been driving the search for more sustainable agricultural practices worldwide. In this context, cultivation with lower-quality water, characterized by a high concentration of salts, emerges as alternative to enhance water use efficiency and ensure food security in regions prone to water scarcity. In this regard, the aim of this work was to use an NMR-based metabolomics approach to investigate the growth and metabolomic profile of yellow melon fruits and leaf cultivated under water salinity conditions (1.5, 2.5, and 4.5 dS m<sup>−1</sup>). The research was conducted in a protected environment at Embrapa Agroindústria Tropical (3°44′S, 38°33′W, altitude 19.5 m, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil). Melon plants (yellow type, inodorous group, non-climacteric) were grown in 12 L pots filled with coconut fiber substrate and irrigated using a drip irrigation system. Salinity reduced fruit weight and metabolic activity, but did not significantly alter soluble solids content. Metabolic profile determinate by NMR showed that essential pathways in the leaves produced metabolites for defense, energy maintenance, and cellular integrity, minimizing the impact on fruit composition. Under salinity, hexoses (glucose and fructose) were more efficiently converted into sucrose, indicating that melon plants maintain its essential metabolism in leaves under saline stress, enhancing tolerance. The increased sucrose content in the fruit, important for consumers, is preserved, making melon a viable option for implementation of efficient water use strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":323,"journal":{"name":"Food Research International","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 115921"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143349926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaoting Xuan , Ziyi Zhang , Haitao Shang , Zheliang Sheng , Yan Cui , Xudong Lin , Shanqiao Chen , Lin Zhu
{"title":"Microbial diversity and antibacterial mechanism of slightly acidic electrolyzed water against Pseudomonas fluorescens in razor clam during storage","authors":"Xiaoting Xuan , Ziyi Zhang , Haitao Shang , Zheliang Sheng , Yan Cui , Xudong Lin , Shanqiao Chen , Lin Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115929","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115929","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The microbial diversity of razor clam in refrigerator temperature was investigated to identify the spoilage bacteria. The bactericidal efficiency and mechanism of SAEW on the <em>P. fluorescens</em> based on the cell-level detection indexes, and motion characteristics were investigated. The bacterial community structure of razor clam during storage as determined by high-throughput sequencing technology demonstrated that <em>Vibrio</em> corresponding to the phylum <em>Proteobacteria</em> were the dominant genera at D0 group; Through dynamic changes in the microbial community during refrigerated storage, <em>Pseudomonas</em> gradually becomes the dominant species, demonstrating strong adaptability. Furthermore, a significant antibacterial effect of SAEW on <em>P. fluorescens</em> has been observed (<em>P < 0.05</em>), with a 30 ppm SAEW treatment for 60 s reducing <em>P. fluorescens</em> by 3.85 log CFU/ml. Under these treatment conditions, the inhibition rate of cellular viability of <em>P. fluorescens</em> was 56.66 %, the inhibition rate of biofilm formation was 84.59 %, the increase rate of AKP activity was 48 %, the nucleic acid leakage increased by 49.00 %, the protein leakage increased by 1.64 times, and the inhibition rates of swarming, swimming and twitching motility reached 76.05 %, 70.97 % and 93.57 % respectively. The results indicated that SAEW significantly damaged the cell surface structure of <em>P. fluorescens</em> and had a significant inhibitory effect on bacterial motility. Therefore, the cell wall and membrane were the direct targets of SAEW, and their damage was the direct cause of inactivation of <em>P. fluorescens</em>. In summary, this study provides a theoretical foundation for the development and application of novel preservation technologies based on SAEW technology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":323,"journal":{"name":"Food Research International","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 115929"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143379057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shuxuan Yang , Qinghong Chen , Yanting You , Chuanghai Wu , Meilin Chen , Angela Wei Hong Yang , Xiaomin Sun , Andrew Hung , Xiaoshan Zhao , Hong Li
{"title":"Molecular mechanisms of Lycii Fructus (Goji berries) against xanthine dehydrogenase in hyperuricemia management: Integrating computational, metabolomic, and experimental approaches","authors":"Shuxuan Yang , Qinghong Chen , Yanting You , Chuanghai Wu , Meilin Chen , Angela Wei Hong Yang , Xiaomin Sun , Andrew Hung , Xiaoshan Zhao , Hong Li","doi":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115926","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115926","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lycii Fructus (LF), commonly known as Goji berries, has shown potential for managing hyperuricemia, though its underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study employs a combination of network-based systems pharmacology, computer-aided drug discovery, untargeted metabolomics and experiments to explore the urate-lowering effects of LF. Molecular docking simulations of 3,760 LF compound-target interactions identified xanthine dehydrogenase (XDH) as a key target. Among the compounds, glycitein exhibited the highest binding affinity in molecular dynamics simulations. Metabolomics confirmed the presence of glycitein in LF particles, and it significantly reduced urate levels in hyperuricemia zebrafish models. Further <em>in vitro</em> assays and Cellular Thermal Shift Assays corroborated its inhibitory effect on xanthine oxidase. These findings suggest that glycitein may serve as a novel inhibitor of xanthine oxidase, with potential applications in nutraceuticals, functional foods, and drug development for hyperuricemia.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":323,"journal":{"name":"Food Research International","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 115926"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143377543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hsu Mon Phyo , Qais Ali Al-Maqtari , Norzila Othman , Yulun Chen , Muhammad Umair Khalid , Mudassar Hussain , Weirong Yao
{"title":"Comparative efficacy of chitosan-HPMC-based nanoencapsulation and ultrasonic treatment of thymol-cinnamaldehyde for controlling Rhizopus stolonifer in papaya: In vitro and in vivo studies","authors":"Hsu Mon Phyo , Qais Ali Al-Maqtari , Norzila Othman , Yulun Chen , Muhammad Umair Khalid , Mudassar Hussain , Weirong Yao","doi":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115871","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115871","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the <em>in vitro</em> antifungal properties and <em>in vivo</em> efficacy of thymol-cinnamaldehyde (TH-CIN) loaded nanocapsules, prepared using chitosan (CH) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (H) with varying ultrasonic power (200–600 W), for controlling <em>Rhizopus stolonifer</em> in papaya. Ultrasonic power notably influenced the nanocapsules’ antifungal properties, both <em>in vitro</em> and <em>in vivo</em>. Higher ultrasonic power resulted in improved antifungal activity, with NC-CH-400 and NC-CH-H-600 formulations achieving the highest inhibition zones (94.67 % and 93.33 %, respectively) against <em>R. stolonifer in vitro</em>. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) for CH formulations was 6.25 mg/mL, while the Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MFC) for all formulations was 50 mg/mL. Protein leakage assays demonstrated significant disruption of <em>R. stolonifer</em> cell membranes, with NC-CH-400 and NC-CH-H-600 at MFC reducing intracellular protein concentrations by over 95 %. <em>In vivo</em> tests showed that NC-CH-400 nanocapsule-coated papayas, whether sprayed or dipped, reduced weight loss to 0.54 % and 0.86 %, respectively, and exhibited lower decay severity indices, particularly during storage. Spraying was more effective than dipping in preventing decay. Peel color analysis revealed that coated fruits maintained acceptable ripeness levels over 10 days, indicating delayed maturation. Coated fruits also exhibited better color consistency and were preferred in sensory evaluations for improved taste, aroma, color, and texture, particularly with NC-CH-400 and NC-CH-H-600 coatings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":323,"journal":{"name":"Food Research International","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 115871"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143234884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Encapsulated hesperetin modulates inflammatory responses in an in vitro intestinal immune co-culture model","authors":"Xiangnan Meng , Monic M.M. Tomassen , Christos Fryganas , Vincenzo Fogliano , Tamara Hoppenbrouwers","doi":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115916","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115916","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>In vitro</em> cell models are an effective way to evaluate the biological activities of functional compounds. Hesperetin (HST) is a flavanone with various potential health-related benefits, and encapsulation improved its stability and bioavailability. This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of encapsulated HST using different delivery systems, including β-cyclodextrin (CD), nanoliposomes (NL), and NL coated with chitosan (CH) and carrageenan (CGN). A Caco-2 and THP-1 co-culture model characterized by direct cell-to-cell contact was developed, and these delivery systems were digested <em>in vitro</em> and subsequently tested on this model. The addition of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in the model resulted in high secretion of the pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-8, TNF-α, and IL-1β), the upregulation of the phenotype genes (CD68 and CD80) and the inflammation-related genes (MYD88, NFκB, and COX-2), marking the differentiation of M0 macrophages into M1 macrophages. Among the delivery systems, HST encapsulated in CH and CGN coated NL (CGN-CH-NL-HST) was the most effective in suppressing the production of IL-8 and expression of MYD88 and COX-2 in the inflammatory co-culture model. Metabolomic data showed that the M1 macrophage metabolic profile was changed by applying free HST and encapsulated HST, mostly in glycolysis and amino acid metabolism. Encapsulated HST in the CGN-CH-NL delivery system showed anti-inflammatory activity in the Caco-2 and THP-1 direct co-culture model, suggesting a potential of encapsulated bioactive compounds in treating inflammatory bowel disease.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":323,"journal":{"name":"Food Research International","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 115916"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143350876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elenilson Godoy Alves Filho , João Ravelly Alves de Queirós , Oriel Herrera Bonilla , Hilton César Rodrigues Magalhães , Edy Sousa de Brito , Paulo Riceli Vasconcelos Ribeiro , Kirley Marques Canuto , Lorena Mara Alexandre e Silva , Ana Cecília Ribeiro de Castro
{"title":"Analysis of germination and vigor of cashew seeds for germplasm conservation by NMR and uPLC-qTOF-MS/MS based metabolomics","authors":"Elenilson Godoy Alves Filho , João Ravelly Alves de Queirós , Oriel Herrera Bonilla , Hilton César Rodrigues Magalhães , Edy Sousa de Brito , Paulo Riceli Vasconcelos Ribeiro , Kirley Marques Canuto , Lorena Mara Alexandre e Silva , Ana Cecília Ribeiro de Castro","doi":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115918","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115918","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The effective preservation of cashew germplasm faces significant challenges due to the loss of germination vigor over medium and long periods. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the biometric and chemical parameters that determine the germination and vigor of cashew seed. Seeds from seven cashew genotypes stored under refrigeration (18 ± 2 °C) were evaluated for biometric characteristics and post-emergence development analyzed by NMR, UPLC-QTOF-MS<sup>E</sup> and GC–MS methods for profiling primary and secondary metabolites along with fatty acids. The evaluated materials revealed significant variability in emergence percentage (0 % to 91.43 %), exhibiting a negative correlation with biometric characteristics. The emergence speed index (ESI) and emergence speed (ES) ranged from 1.20 to 3.61 and 16.58 to 22.84 days, respectively. The oleic acid is the major fatty acid (60 %) and the correlation of the fatty acid content with emergency remain unclear. The NMR and UPLC-QTOF-MS<sup>E</sup> analysis highlighted the compositional variability among the genotypes. In this regard, NMR and statistical modeling shows positive correlation which seeds with higher stachyose and acetic acid and lower sucrose contents exhibited greater germination. Additionally, seeds with enhanced germination parameters positively correlated with greater phenolic lipids content, such as anacardic acids. Therefore, this study indicates that seeds with reduced biometric parameters that presented increased content of stachyose, acetic acid, and anacardic acids were correlated higher emergence capacity making those seeds more suitable to cashew germplasm cryopreservation banks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":323,"journal":{"name":"Food Research International","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 115918"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143234885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elenilson G. Alves Filho , Lorena M.A. Silva , Kirley M. Canuto , Dayanne Lara Holanda Maia , Sueli Rodrigues , Fabiano Andre Narciso Fernandes
{"title":"Plasma and ultrasound-treated cashew apple juices: An NMR analysis approach of its sugars, amino and organic acids","authors":"Elenilson G. Alves Filho , Lorena M.A. Silva , Kirley M. Canuto , Dayanne Lara Holanda Maia , Sueli Rodrigues , Fabiano Andre Narciso Fernandes","doi":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115919","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115919","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cashew apple juice is a beverage derived from the peduncles of the cashew fruit (<em>Anacardium occidentale</em>). It is a nutrient-dense juice containing vitamins, organic acids, phenolics, carotenoids, amino acids, and sugars. Thermal processing darkens the juice, reducing its appeal, while non-thermal processing preserves its visual appeal but may lead to changes in its chemical composition. In this study, we evaluate the effects of plasma and ultrasound processing on the concentration of sugars, organic, and amino acids in cashew apple juice, analysing them by NMR technique. Experimental designs were planned to map each process’s main operating conditions range. Processing the juice with plasma has the advantage of preserving its natural chemical characteristics while boosting the amino acid content. Meanwhile, ultrasound processing reduces the juice’s sugar content by up to 21 %, offering the potential to create lower-calorie cashew apple juice without compromising its natural sweetness and sourness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":323,"journal":{"name":"Food Research International","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 115919"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143234886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yandan Wang , Wei Wei , Qingzhe Jin , Zong Meng , Xingguo Wang
{"title":"Medium- and long-chain triacylglycerol has higher digestibility and bioaccessibility compared with physical mixed oils under conditions of bile salts secretion deficiency","authors":"Yandan Wang , Wei Wei , Qingzhe Jin , Zong Meng , Xingguo Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115922","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115922","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bile salts play a major role in intestinal lipid digestion. In this study, the effects of bile salts concentration on the digestive characteristics and bioaccessibility of two oils with the same fatty acid composition but different triacylglycerol structures, physical mixed oil (MO) and medium- and long- chain triacylglycerol (MLCT), were investigated under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Results revealed that as the bile salt concentration increased from 0.0 mg/mL to 5.0 mg/mL, the free fatty acids (FFAs) release of both oils exhibited an increasing trend. MLCT presented higher free fatty acids release and more stable release rate. Furthermore, at a bile salt concentration of 5.0 mg/mL, the bioaccessibility of FAs in MLCT was significantly higher than that in MO, with respective values of 79.51 ± 1.19 % and 74.69 ± 1.02 % (<em>p</em> < 0.05). Notably, even in conditions of bile salts deficiency, especially at a bile salt concentration of 1.0 mg/mL, the bioaccessibility of FAs in MLCT remained superior to that in MO, reaching levels of 43.29 ± 0.89 % and 46.47 ± 1.31 %, respectively, with statistical significance (<em>p</em> < 0.05). Theses findings further demonstrated that MLCT exhibits superior digestion characteristics. This study provided a scientific basis for the selection of nutritional lipids in clinical nutrition support.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":323,"journal":{"name":"Food Research International","volume":"204 ","pages":"Article 115922"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143379055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ying Sun , Jiahui Sun , Mantong Zhao , Meihui Zhao , Haohao Shi , Zhongyuan Liu , Xueying Zhang , Guanghua Xia
{"title":"Enhancing gel and 3D printing performance of lipid-enhanced skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) surimi via Pickering high internal phase emulsion","authors":"Ying Sun , Jiahui Sun , Mantong Zhao , Meihui Zhao , Haohao Shi , Zhongyuan Liu , Xueying Zhang , Guanghua Xia","doi":"10.1016/j.foodres.2024.115649","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodres.2024.115649","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explored the effect of lactoferrin (LF)-stabilized fish oil Pickering high internal phase emulsions (HIPPEs) on the gel property and 3D printing performance of skipjack tuna surimi compared with directly added fish oil. Based on the various environmental stress stability, HIPPEs could remain relatively stable when added to surimi gels. The luminance and whiteness of skipjack tuna surimi gel were significantly (p < 0.05) elevated after adding HIPPEs. Compared with directly added fish oil, the texture properties, gel strength and water holding capacity of surimi gels were notably (p < 0.05) increased after adding HIPPEs, and more free water changed into bound water and non-fluidizable water. Moreover, more α-helix turned into β-sheet, and the disulfide bond content was increased. The microstructure indicated that the tiny oil droplets of HIPPEs were more evenly distributed in the surimi gel network, while directly added fish oil caused the larger droplets aggregation and damaged the gel network structure. Higher viscoelastic modulus and apparent viscosity endowed surimi with better 3D printing accuracy and stability. Consequently, HIPPEs improved the quality of skipjack tuna surimi gel, which could provide a direction for developing of new skipjack tuna products.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":323,"journal":{"name":"Food Research International","volume":"201 ","pages":"Article 115649"},"PeriodicalIF":7.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143030310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}