Tom Vinestock , Michael Short , Keeran Ward , Miao Guo
{"title":"Computer-aided chemical engineering research advances in precision fermentation","authors":"Tom Vinestock , Michael Short , Keeran Ward , Miao Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101196","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101196","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Precision fermentation is a promising food production technology that uses micro-organisms to produce specific proteins, fats, and vitamins, offering a more sustainable alternative to animal agriculture. This review explores recent advances in computer-aided chemical engineering research within precision fermentation, focusing on process systems engineering (PSE), process control, and artificial intelligence. PSE offers important process synthesis and process optimisation tools for fermentation, helping evaluate environmental impacts and economic feasibility during design. Advanced control strategies, such as soft sensors, can improve productivity and yield. Artificial intelligence methods, such as surrogate modelling, enable rapid experimentation, process optimisation, and scale-up, accelerating development. These advances pave the way for precision fermentation to play a greater role in the food production system of the future.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101196"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214799324000742/pdfft?md5=11bdf9fb147aeeae02f88b73b74d7607&pid=1-s2.0-S2214799324000742-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141693282","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}
Davide De Angelis , Atze Jan van der Goot , Antonella Pasqualone , Carmine Summo
{"title":"Advancements in texturization processes for the development of plant-based meat analogs: a review","authors":"Davide De Angelis , Atze Jan van der Goot , Antonella Pasqualone , Carmine Summo","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101192","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101192","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Meat analogs are developed in response to environmental concerns, health conscious, and ethical consumer choices. Advancements in texturization processes with respect to the optimization of extrusion cooking, shear cell, and 3D printing are thought be essential to maintain future consumer interest. Here, we describe both thermal and nonthermomechanical treatments based on peculiar gelation mechanisms of ingredients. The combination of two or more different technologies is a promising strategy to enhance textural, nutritional, and sensory properties. Examples include integrating extrusion with shear cell, using new rotating die geometries, or combining fermentations with structuring processes. Other innovations explore sustainable protein sources and additives and nonprotein ingredients to improve textural properties, although the latter may raise concerns about acceptance and sustainability.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101192"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214799324000705/pdfft?md5=596cb621de4b4dccbfaeed40229556ac&pid=1-s2.0-S2214799324000705-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141567382","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":"Holistic benefits of plant-based foods for sustainable agrifood systems","authors":"Fatma Boukid","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101184","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>With escalating concerns over sustainability and public health, the integration of plant-based options has the potential to advance the overall sustainability goals. This opinion paper discusses the role of plant-based foods in addressing current environmental, health, and socioeconomic challenges. Plant-based diets offer significant environmental benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, soil health preservation, water pollution mitigation, and biodiversity promotion through diverse crop cultivation practices. Additionally, they are linked to various health benefits and potentially mitigate the burden on healthcare systems. Leveraging technological advancements can further increase efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainable practices throughout the entire food supply chain. Plant-based diets could promote more equitable resource distribution and create new opportunities for employment and economic growth. Nevertheless, the complexity of socioeconomic aspects requires careful consideration to ensure inclusive and sustainable outcomes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101184"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141481879","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":"Sensory quality and consumer perception of reduced/free-from nitrates/nitrites cured meats","authors":"Stergios Melios , Simona Grasso , Declan Bolton , Emily Crofton","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101183","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101183","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Synthetic nitrates and nitrites are commonly used food additives that play an important role in enhancing the sensory quality and consumer acceptability of cured meats. However, these compounds have been linked to health concerns, leading to recent regulatory changes. On the 6th of October 2023, a new European Commission Regulation was launched to reduce the maximum allowable limits of these additives in cured meats in the European Union. This review presents the legislative chronicles in the European Union regarding nitrates/nitrites as food additives and their antimicrobial and antioxidant effect when used in cured meats. Consumer perception of reduced/free-from nitrates/nitrites cured meats and strategies for creating product formulations without or with reduced amounts of nitrates/nitrites and their impact on different sensory attributes are discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101183"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214799324000614/pdfft?md5=d7911124ef28f837e4b73ad3428170c3&pid=1-s2.0-S2214799324000614-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141402924","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}
Celso F Balthazar , Tatiana C Pimentel , Ramon Silva , Elane S Prudencio , Adriano G Cruz , Eliane T Mársico
{"title":"Recent findings on the ohmic heating application in meat products","authors":"Celso F Balthazar , Tatiana C Pimentel , Ramon Silva , Elane S Prudencio , Adriano G Cruz , Eliane T Mársico","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101180","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ohmic heating (OH) has emerged as a promising technology with proven effectiveness in liquid samples, but its application to solid foods, particularly meat products, presents challenges. This review delves into recent findings regarding how OH impacts meat products’ structural, functional, and technological aspects, examining its application’s primary benefits and drawbacks and highlighting its significance as an economically sustainable alternative for the industry. Despite electrode-related complexities, ohmic thawing shows potential benefits, offering faster thawing times and lower energy consumption. In meat, ohmic cooking is an innovative technology for low-temperature cooking, positively impacting microstructural and sensory properties. Electrical conductivity influences various aspects, including the denaturation of myofibrillar proteins. While OH exhibits notable advantages in energy efficiency and food safety, challenges such as initial investment costs, uneven heating, and potential metal contamination need consideration. Ongoing research is crucial for expanding OH applications and understanding its effects on a broader range of products beyond beef, chicken, and pork. Thus, this emerging technology demonstrates notable benefits, including reduced processing times, enhanced efficiency, and improved sustainability in the food industry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101180"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141328491","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":"Protein-based encapsulation systems for codelivery of bioactive compounds: Recent studies and potential applications","authors":"Thilini Dissanayake , Nandika Bandara","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101181","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101181","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Functional food development faces a considerable hurdle due to the poor bioavailability of incorporated bioactive compounds, which are caused by poor aqueous solubility, rapid release, low circulation time, physical and chemical instability, and cytotoxicity of bioactive compounds. Encapsulation emerges as a pivotal strategy to address this challenge by protecting bioactives. Protein as a wall material for encapsulation plays a significant role due to its biocompatibility, non-toxicity, surface activity, amphiphilic nature, and diverse range of functional groups. Researchers are currently exploring the co-encapsulation of multiple compounds to earn synergistic health benefits, enhanced functionality, and cost-effectiveness but face several challenges due to the diverse solubilities and chemical properties of bioactives. Proteins are crucial as encapsulation wall materials with their nutritional value and abundant availability. The diversity arising from the 20 different amino acids allows proteins to interact effectively with various compounds through various interactions. Emulsions, nano, micro solid particles, and gels are the most common protein-based fabricated systems used for encapsulation and co-encapsulation. However, as delivery systems, proteins face some drawbacks and challenges, such as rapid release and diffusion, low loading capacity, and instability in gastric environments. This review critically explores protein-based co-encapsulation studies, highlighting research gaps and proposing future directions in this field.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101181"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214799324000596/pdfft?md5=3d5940b248496a3dc048209235e02cca&pid=1-s2.0-S2214799324000596-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141280262","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}
Julia YQ Low , Kaja Antlej , Emer C Garvey , Qian Janice Wang
{"title":"Recreating digital context: navigating the future of food sensory studies through recent advances and applications","authors":"Julia YQ Low , Kaja Antlej , Emer C Garvey , Qian Janice Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101176","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101176","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The field of consumer and sensory research increasingly recognises the importance of ecological validity in sensory data, emphasising the context in which food and beverages are evaluated. While initially focused on understanding consumer food acceptance, the application of these insights has broadened across sensory research. Simply including a digital context may not be automatically effective as it requires consideration of understanding the participant experience, its applications and the circumstances under which it can enhance ecological validity. This paper discusses key methodological developments for recreating digital contexts in traditional studies such as sensory and consumer food choices and acceptance, highlighting improvements for future food evaluation studies. It also explores recent advancements in extended reality research and its applications beyond traditional evaluations, including discussions of recent applications in behavioural science, education and healthcare.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101176"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214799324000547/pdfft?md5=b801506bca8351148212a887f26e528f&pid=1-s2.0-S2214799324000547-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141053796","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":"Sensory research in the post-COVID era — turning challenges into opportunities","authors":"Mei Peng","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101178","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101178","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has driven lasting effects on the daily lives of both the general public and the scientific research community. Globally, the pandemic’s influence has extended even into the realms of sensory and consumer science. Amidst this challenging time, significant innovations have emerged in sensory methodologies, leading to fundamental advances in our understanding of the chemical senses. Over the past four years, particularly notable progress has been made in remote sensory testing methodologies, global sensory research, and sensory nutrition. This article aims to synthesise and highlight key developments in sensory science stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101178"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214799324000560/pdfft?md5=ce6eeeb428383c682c9a94854eeba533&pid=1-s2.0-S2214799324000560-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141137215","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}
Michael Siegrist , Fabienne Michel , Christina Hartmann
{"title":"The shift from meat to plant-based proteins: consumers and public policy","authors":"Michael Siegrist , Fabienne Michel , Christina Hartmann","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101182","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101182","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A reduction in meat consumption would be desirable to promote sustainable diets. Globally, meat consumption is still increasing, and the various meat alternatives introduced in recent years occupy only a small share of the meat market. Since technological solutions alone are not sufficient to reduce meat consumption, policy measures and interventions are discussed. We describe various measures that have been proposed to reduce meat consumption. Based on the evidence from the literature, some of these measures are unlikely to be effective (e.g. labeling) or acceptable to consumers (e.g. taxes). It will be important to focus on measures that are effective (e.g. nudging). However, since consumers tend to be resistant to fundamental changes in their diet, rapid transitions cannot be expected.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 101182"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214799324000602/pdfft?md5=714dfde833a95cbf380a37ab9a3f0240&pid=1-s2.0-S2214799324000602-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141275835","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":"From data to models and predictions in food microbiology","authors":"József Baranyi , Maha Rockaya , Mariem Ellouze","doi":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101177","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cofs.2024.101177","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper emphasizes the importance of structured databases, visualization techniques, statistics, and mathematical models as milestones when developing predictive models of bacterial responses to food environments. Predictions generated by such models are vital in decision-making on food safety and quality issues. The paper suggests that while refinements, such as reparameterization, rescaling, and fine-tuning smoothness-characterizing parameters, are useful for numerical/statistical point of view, the result should not be considered as new models. It is proposed that novel predictive models should be linked to those widely accepted in related disciplines, such as biotechnology, systems biology, or biochemistry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54291,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Food Science","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 101177"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214799324000559/pdfft?md5=1dbd41e9b0407246e43d3445d86c203e&pid=1-s2.0-S2214799324000559-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141028272","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}