Dong Hoon Lee, Md Wadud Ahmed, Mohammed Kamruzzaman
{"title":"Nanoscale substance–integrated optical sensing platform for pesticide detection in perishable foods","authors":"Dong Hoon Lee, Md Wadud Ahmed, Mohammed Kamruzzaman","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101227","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101227","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Engineered optical sensing platforms are emerging as promising technologies for on-demand detection and quantification of target molecules. In the past, nanoscale substance–integrated optical sensing platforms were closely connected with biomedical applications. However, their use has recently expanded into food and agriculture to overcome the drawbacks of conventional analytic tools while achieving the detection of toxic chemical residues. This review discusses current examples and perspectives on the detection of pesticides/herbicides residue in perishable food using a nanoscale substance–supported novel optical sensing platform. Additionally, representative types of nanoscale substance–supported optical sensing platforms applied to food and agriculture with their corresponding examples are also briefly illustrated. This review provides an in-depth analysis of the prospect and challenge, confirming their promising advance and potential for pesticides/herbicides detection in food and agriculture. The authors envision that nanoscale substances–integrated optical sensing platforms will play a significant role in enhancing food safety in the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 101227"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142532858","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}
Carlos Gomez-Corona , Olivier Wathelet , Nicolas Minvielle
{"title":"How to think about the future of food? Speculative design and design fiction applied to consumer research","authors":"Carlos Gomez-Corona , Olivier Wathelet , Nicolas Minvielle","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101226","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101226","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Speculating about the future has intrigued humans for thousands of years. What will bring the future is something that is in everybody’s mind at a certain moment, including consumer researchers. However, studying future scenarios is not an easy task and is certainly something that we cannot do with traditional consumer research methodologies. This review focuses on speculative design and specially in design fiction as two different approaches to study plausible futures of food in consumer research. By making a revision of the publications of speculative design and design fiction, we want to bring these methodologies closer to the consumer researcher in food, as almost all publications in this domain come from design disciplines. Our aim is to show, at an early stage, the potential benefits and limitations of these approaches, particularly in the field of consumer research of food.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 101226"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142428123","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}
Danilo MV Boas, Oluwadara Alegbeleye, Anderson S Sant’Ana
{"title":"Microbial diversity and ecology of bottled water","authors":"Danilo MV Boas, Oluwadara Alegbeleye, Anderson S Sant’Ana","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101218","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101218","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This review article summarizes some studies that described alterations in microbial counts and diversity in bottled water products during postpackaging shelf life. It also discusses prevalent microbial groups recovered from bottled water samples in different parts of the world. Finally, it explores some of the advantages of contemporary microbial detection and characterization approaches, with a particular emphasis on implications for traceability and quality assurance in the food industry. Adequate understanding of the microbial ecology of bottled water can aid traceability for example, tracking the origin and quality of products throughout shelf life. Understanding the microbial diversity and factors that influence its changes through shelf life can meaningfully contribute to ensuring product integrity as well as consumer and public health safety.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 101218"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142257283","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":"Waste to wealth: bioprocessing methods for the conversion of food byproducts into value-added products: a mini-review","authors":"Yingzhen Wang, Hang Qi","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101215","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101215","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The continuous growth of global food production has led to a significant increase in food byproducts, which are often discarded, causing environmental pollution and wasting valuable resources. Given that many byproducts are sources of valuable compounds, this review explores the application of microbial fermentation and enzymatic hydrolysis, two of the most promising bioprocessing methods, in various food byproducts, and finds that bioconversion methods can transform food byproducts into various value-added products. Moreover, the article discusses the challenges faced in implementing these bioprocessing methods and provides insights into future perspectives. In summary, by transforming waste into wealth, we can create new opportunities for economic growth while mitigating the negative environmental impact of the food industry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 101215"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142240662","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}
Bowen Yan , Yuying Sun , Xiangwei Tang , Daming Fan
{"title":"Potential in microwave combined with hot air for home cooking","authors":"Bowen Yan , Yuying Sun , Xiangwei Tang , Daming Fan","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101216","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101216","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>With the trends of smart kitchens, more intelligent and fast cooking methods are gradually replacing traditional cooking methods. Microwave combined with hot air, commonly used in the industry for food drying, is a new cooking technology with great potential for applications in home cooking such as baking, frying, reheating, and thawing. This review introduces the basic principles of microwave and hot air technology and the advantages in home cooking. The combination of microwave and hot air can compensate for the shortcomings of traditional microwave ovens in baking and frying. By using microwaves to enhance energy conversion efficiency and significantly reduce cooking time, this combination broadens the application range of household microwave ovens and holds great potential in the future of digital cooking.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 101216"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142257285","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":"Melanoidins and (poly)phenols: an analytical paradox","authors":"Barry Kitchen, Gary Williamson","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101217","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101217","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We suggest that phenolic acid and flavonoid ((poly)phenol) contents in plant-based heat-treated foods and products are often overestimated when measuring total phenolic content (TPC) using the Folin–Ciocalteu or antioxidant assays owing to the presence of melanoidins. The Maillard reaction occurs between reducing sugars and amino acids during thermal treatment of foods and beverages, with the final steps resulting in the formation of melanoidins, brown/black-colored, nitrogen-containing, high molecular weight polymers. In addition, (poly)phenols in plant-based foods can become incorporated into melanoidins and affect their properties. Since both melanoidins and (poly)phenols exhibit some overlapping biological properties, it is difficult to determine the relative contribution of each, and so we highlight various analytical methods able to separate them. In heat-treated foods, we recommend that more specific methods are used to measure (poly)phenol contents to avoid overestimation or that the melanoidin fraction is removed before TPC measurements are made.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"60 ","pages":"Article 101217"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221479932400095X/pdfft?md5=c65e6b0b85465a73ffc9fe8cf4892df2&pid=1-s2.0-S221479932400095X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142240663","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}
Mohd AH Rahman , Jinap Selamat , Khozirah Shaari , Syahida Ahmad , Nik IP Samsudin
{"title":"Extrolites from nonaflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus: potentials and challenges as emerging control strategy against Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin contamination","authors":"Mohd AH Rahman , Jinap Selamat , Khozirah Shaari , Syahida Ahmad , Nik IP Samsudin","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101214","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101214","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Mycotoxins are hazardous secondary metabolites produced by <em>Aspergillus</em>, <em>Fusarium</em>, and <em>Penicillium</em>, contaminating food and feed crops pre-, during, and post-harvest. Their consumption can lead to adverse health effects, impacting human health and agricultural productivity. Aflatoxins produced by members of <em>Aspergillus</em> section <em>Flavi</em> are the most toxically potent and naturally abundant mycotoxins. To mitigate mycotoxin contamination, physical, chemical, and biological methods have been developed and employed. Compared with laborious physical controls and hazardous chemical controls, biological controls offer a safer, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly alternative. The discovery of nonaflatoxigenic <em>Aspergillus flavus</em> strains has spurred biocontrol strategies to mitigate aflatoxin contamination in economically relevant crops. More recently, the focus has slightly shifted to the production of extrolites from nonaflatoxigenic <em>A. flavus</em> that could inhibit aflatoxigenic <em>A. flavus</em> growth and aflatoxin production. This review discusses the potentials and challenges of the emerging use of nonaflatoxigenic <em>A. flavus</em> extrolites as a biocontrol strategy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"59 ","pages":"Article 101214"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142151561","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}
Xiao Wang , Haiteng Li , Yulong Bao , Yuqing Wang , Chao Chen
{"title":"Overcoming the application limitations of pH-driven encapsulation of bioactive compounds: strategies and perspectives","authors":"Xiao Wang , Haiteng Li , Yulong Bao , Yuqing Wang , Chao Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101212","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101212","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The encapsulation of bioactive compounds using pH-driven techniques has become a focal point of current research. Over the past 5 years, there has been a growing number of studies reporting the preparation of bioactive nanoparticles using pH-driven methods. However, the materials employed must possess pH-dependent solubility and high stability under varying acidic and basic conditions, which remains a significant limitation for the broader application and commercialization of pH-driven techniques. To surmount this restriction, it is imperative to optimize the pH-driven process, such as by incorporating stabilizers, identifying more optimal acidification points, and utilizing advanced acid–base regulators. Among these approaches, the combination of pH-driven technology with other techniques may prove to be a pivotal direction for advancing and promoting pH-driven technology. A comprehensive examination of the underlying mechanisms of pH-driven technology and a continuous process of optimization are fundamental to the advancement of pH-driven technology. In conclusion, the pH-driven encapsulation of bioactive compounds has a promising future.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"59 ","pages":"Article 101212"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142077087","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":"Bovine lactoferrin and its potential use as a functional ingredient for tackling the global challenge of iron deficiency","authors":"Elaine K McCarthy , Tom F O’Callaghan","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101211","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101211","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Over 1.2 billion people worldwide are affected by iron deficiency anaemia. While several strategies have been implemented to reduce the risk of iron deficiency, it remains a global public health challenge. Furthermore, iron deficiency presents in different forms, whereby absolute iron deficiency results from inadequate dietary iron intakes, but in a functional iron deficiency, the availability and utilisation of iron in the body is reduced due to underlying inflammation. Lactoferrin is a multifunctional protein, but its anti-inflammatory and iron-binding properties offer an interesting dual-purpose potential of supplying dietary iron, while counteracting one of the key barriers to iron absorption in inflammation. This article discusses the technofunctional properties of lactoferrin while highlighting recent evidence and discussion of its potential beneficial role in tackling the global challenge of iron deficiency.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"59 ","pages":"Article 101211"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214799324000894/pdfft?md5=3a30bc01fcc2e5b4e6db0e66cef3b1e0&pid=1-s2.0-S2214799324000894-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142048903","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}
{"title":"The relevance of genomics in food mycology with a focus on food safety","authors":"Jessica Gil-Serna, Covadonga Vazquez, Belén Patiño","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101213","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101213","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In recent years, genomics has revolutionized various scientific fields, including food mycology. Next-generation sequencing and genome analysis methods are progressively advancing, and an increasing number of aspects are known on the characterization of fungi of food-related interest, which are widely used in research. However, issues remain to be resolved before this technique can be routinely used in the food industry. Therefore, the aim of this review was to present the potential uses and limitations of genomics in food mycology studies and its applications in this field with particular emphasis on their role to ensure food safety.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"59 ","pages":"Article 101213"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142151560","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}