Choon-Gil Kang, Hyejeong Shin, Shinjae Park, Shin-Joung Rho, Yong-Ro Kim
{"title":"Ingredient-dependent water mobility and physicochemical properties of model tomato ketchup in relation to serum separation","authors":"Choon-Gil Kang, Hyejeong Shin, Shinjae Park, Shin-Joung Rho, Yong-Ro Kim","doi":"10.1007/s10068-025-01947-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-025-01947-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study was performed to evaluate the effects of added ingredients such as modified starch (MS), xanthan gum (XG), sugar, (SU), salt (SA), and vinegar (VIN) on the water mobility and physicochemical properties of model tomato ketchup and to investigate the correlation between the obtained variables and serum separation. The type and concentration of ingredients added to the tomato paste (TP) had significant effects on experimental variables, including the serum separation rate, water mobility, and viscosity. Serum separation was most severe in SU and VIN- added samples and minimal in MS and XG- added samples. Principal component analysis exhibited that several physical variables (T2 relaxation time, flow behavior properties, storage and loss modulus) were related to serum separation. The causes of these separation events may vary depending on the specific properties of the added ingredients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 14","pages":"3283 - 3293"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10068-025-01947-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144929272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Impact of the spore production strategy of Penicillium camemberti in a solid medium on its germination abilities","authors":"Jérémy Fourié, Manon Basset, Asma Timoumi, Carine Bideaux, Xavier Cameleyre","doi":"10.1007/s10068-025-01938-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-025-01938-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The production process of <i>Penicillium camemberti</i>, a filamentous fungus of dairy interest, involves transition from a solid to a liquid medium, allowing acquisition of a sufficient quantity of spores for transfer to a bioreactor. This step is hardly referenced whereas its impact on growth can be substantial. The aim of this study was to define the best condition for spore production on solid medium that maximizes the quality of produced spores for the transition to liquid medium. A relationship between pre-culture time on a solid medium and future ability to germinate in a liquid medium was demonstrated. Spores tend to lose their ability to germinate with time. This behavior was less notable on a new solid medium. Washing the spores has not been shown to be beneficial for maximizing germination. Finally, a population effect was also observed with a total inhibition of germination at high spore concentration in liquid medium.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 14","pages":"3341 - 3349"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144929200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hye In Nam, Ardina Nur Fauziah, Heeju Kim, Geon Jeong, Minha Oh, Sung Keun Jung, Ji Yeon Kim, Young Jun Kim, Hong Jin Lee, Sanguine Byun
{"title":"Allium cepa L. (onion) peel alleviates collagen and epinephrine-induced thrombosis in rats","authors":"Hye In Nam, Ardina Nur Fauziah, Heeju Kim, Geon Jeong, Minha Oh, Sung Keun Jung, Ji Yeon Kim, Young Jun Kim, Hong Jin Lee, Sanguine Byun","doi":"10.1007/s10068-025-01945-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-025-01945-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Thrombosis is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases, driven by platelet aggregation, endothelial activation, and vascular occlusion. While <i>Allium cepa</i> L. (onion) is known for its health benefits, the antithrombotic potential of its peel remains underexplored. This study investigates the effects of <i>Allium cepa</i> L. peel extract (APE) in a rat model of collagen and epinephrine (CE)-induced thrombosis. High-performance liquid chromatography confirmed that APE contains high levels of quercetin, a flavonoid with known vascular protective properties. Animal experiments showed that APE significantly prolonged prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), indicating decreased hypercoagulability. Furthermore, APE suppressed genetic expression of key adhesion molecules (ICAM-1, VCAM-1, P-selectin, and E-selectin) in aortic tissue, suggesting reduced endothelial activation. Histological analysis also demonstrated a decrease in pulmonary vascular occlusion. These results suggest that APE may help prevent thrombosis by regulating coagulation and protecting endothelial function, supporting its potential as a natural antithrombotic agent.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 14","pages":"3395 - 3402"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144929274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tae-Su Seo, Jae-Hoon Lee, Dong-Wook Kim, Deug-Chan Lee
{"title":"Functional evaluation of extracts from mixed natural plants (MENP) for oral health: anti-inflammatory and alveolar bone protective effects in periodontitis model rats","authors":"Tae-Su Seo, Jae-Hoon Lee, Dong-Wook Kim, Deug-Chan Lee","doi":"10.1007/s10068-025-01927-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-025-01927-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigated the anti-periodontitis effects of MENP (mixed extracts from multiple natural plants with a certain percentage). Lipopolysaccharide from <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i> (LPS-PG) was used to stimulate Raw 264.7 and human gingival fibroblast-1 cells. The lower molars of rats were li-gated and injected with LPS-PG to induce periodontitis. The induced periodontitis increased nitric oxide production and pro-inflammatory cytokine levels. The levels of matrix metallopro-teinases-3, -8, and -9, the enzymes for protein degradation in the extracellular matrix, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1, an inhibitory factor, increased. MENP exhibited an effective inhibitory activity. Histological analysis using micro-CT and H&E staining revealed gingival recession and alveolar bone loss. The likelihood of recovery from these conditions is positively correlated with MENP concentration. In addition, inflammatory cell infiltration due to the induced periodontitis was remarkably reduced. These findings suggest that MENP efficiently protects periodontal tissue from damage by inhibiting inflammatory responses.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 14","pages":"3375 - 3384"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144929230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Vacuum packaging with PA/PE reduce the microbial level and physicochemical index losses of hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge) sticks during storage","authors":"Shiyi Huang, Yuqing Liu, Qianyan Tan, Qiqi Wang, Saikun Pan, Wenbin Wang, Hongli Wang","doi":"10.1007/s10068-025-01929-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-025-01929-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The microbial and physicochemical changes of hawthorn sticks in four packaging, including the traditional metallic twist tie packaging with biaxially oriented polypropylene and cast polypropylene, and vacuum packaging (VP), deoxygenated packaging (DP), and plastic packaging (PP) with polyamide/polyethylene (PA/PE) composite film, were compared during the storage at controlled temperature and relative humidity. After 60 days of storage, the control group showed an unacceptable increase in molds (0.65 log CFU/g) and maximum physicochemical losses (25% of moisture content and 72.23% of vitamin C). The DP and VP with PA/PE showed maximal microbial reduction (APC and yeast Ca. 3 log CFU/g, and no change in molds) and minimal physicochemical loss (12.5% of moisture content, and 29% of Vc). Principal component analysis indicated that the principal components consisted of four indexes including APC, yeasts, molds, and protein content, and all packaging with PA/PE exhibited better preservation effects than the control. In summary, the VP with PA/PE effectively reduces microbial levels and physicochemical index losses of hawthorn sticks during storage, and is preferred for better sustainability and low impact on the environment.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 14","pages":"3251 - 3260"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144929269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sehyeok Kim, HyunHo Hwang, JiSun Kim, JuDong Yeo, JaeHwan Lee
{"title":"Antioxidant addition to dough or frying oil: effects on the oxidative stability of deep-fat fried noodles","authors":"Sehyeok Kim, HyunHo Hwang, JiSun Kim, JuDong Yeo, JaeHwan Lee","doi":"10.1007/s10068-025-01943-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-025-01943-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study evaluated the oxidative stability of deep-fat fried noodles and frying oils when antioxidants were added either to the dough or to the frying oil. Hydrophilic and hydrophobic antioxidants, including α-tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, trolox, and ascorbic acid, were tested over 100 continuous frying cycles. Trolox showed the highest antioxidant activity when added to frying oil, while ascorbyl palmitate was more effective when added to dough. Ascorbic acid consistently exhibited low antioxidant performance regardless of application site and showed prooxidant effects, particularly when applied to frying oil. During storage at 60 °C, fried noodles containing ascorbyl palmitate in dough and trolox in oil showed the highest oxidative stability, while those containing ascorbic acid were more susceptible to lipid oxidation. These results suggest that antioxidant efficacy is influenced by both compound polarity and application site, as well as by their thermal stability, migration behavior, and interactions with the food matrix.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 and Processing in Home and Industry","pages":"3041 - 3051"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144914645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jin-Woo Kim, Banzragch Dorjsembe, Pahn-Shick Chang, Jin-Chul Kim
{"title":"Effects of combined treatment with Curcuma longa extract, curcumin, or bisdemethoxycurcumin and UVA on imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like lesions in BALB/c mice","authors":"Jin-Woo Kim, Banzragch Dorjsembe, Pahn-Shick Chang, Jin-Chul Kim","doi":"10.1007/s10068-025-01940-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-025-01940-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The combination of <i>Curcuma longa</i> extract and its active compounds, curcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin, as photosensitizers with ultraviolet A (UVA) light has potential in alleviating psoriasis. This study evaluated their therapeutic effects on psoriasis-like lesions induced via imiquimod application in BALB/c mice. Treatments with <i>Curcuma longa</i> extract, curcumin, or bisdemethoxycurcumin combined with UVA (TUVA, CUVA, and BUVA, respectively) were administered. All treatments improved abnormal transepidermal water loss and subcutaneous hydration in the dorsal skin. TUVA and CUVA significantly reduced ear thickness and epithelial thickness in both the ear and dorsal skin. All treatments restored the expression of filaggrin, loricrin, and keratin 1, while downregulating interleukin-1 β, tumor necrosis factor-α, interferon-γ, and IL-23p19. These findings suggest that <i>Curcuma longa</i> extract, curcumin, or bisdemethoxycurcumin combined with UVA treatment may serve as potential alternatives to conventional antipsoriatic therapies such as psoralen plus ultraviolet A therapy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 14","pages":"3385 - 3394"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10068-025-01940-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144929278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Soo-Jin Jung, June Gu Kang, Harim Lee, Hyewon Song, Jin Hee Kim, Sang-Do Ha
{"title":"Genomic characterization of four Salmonella-specific bacteriophages and evaluation of their cocktail efficacy in milk","authors":"Soo-Jin Jung, June Gu Kang, Harim Lee, Hyewon Song, Jin Hee Kim, Sang-Do Ha","doi":"10.1007/s10068-025-01921-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-025-01921-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Bacteriophages offer a promising solution for controlling multidrug-resistant <i>Salmonella</i> in food matrices. This study analyzed the genomic, proteomic, and functional characteristics of four bacteriophages (STP-1, STP-2, STP-3, and STP-4) targeting <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium. Genomic analysis revealed lysis-related genes, including holin, endolysin, and RZ-like spanins, with no genes linked to human toxicity or antibiotic resistance. Unique genomic features, such as viral integrase family 4 and/or tRNA genes, suggest functional and evolutionary diversity. Proteomic and phylogenetic analyses classified the phages within the <i>Guernseyvirinae</i>, <i>Casjensviridae</i>, and <i>Ackermannviridae</i> families. Cytotoxicity tests showed no significant differences at high phage concentrations than control cells (> 10 log PFU/mL, <i>P</i> > 0.05). A phage cocktail targeting <i>S.</i> Typhimurium strains applied to milk (MOI 1,000) reduced bacterial counts by 2.11 log CFU/mL after 7 days, greater than same phage cocktails on chicken breast in a previous study. These findings demonstrate the superior efficacy of multi-strain phage cocktails as versatile biocontrol agents, particularly in milk.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 14","pages":"3427 - 3439"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144929275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anchovy drying using step-down microwave technique","authors":"Suwit Paengkanya, Adisak Nathakaranakule","doi":"10.1007/s10068-025-01939-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-025-01939-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Conventional drying methods, such as hot air-reciprocal tray (HART) and microwave-hot air with a reciprocal tray (MHART), often suffer from low energy efficiency and product degradation at high temperatures or microwave power. This study introduced a step-down microwave-hot air with a reciprocal tray system (SMHART) to enhance drying performance using a programmable MHART setup. SMHART significantly reduced drying time and energy consumption (as low as 332.8 MJ/kg of water evaporated) while improving product quality. The dried seasoned anchovies exhibited increased crispness, an acceptable colour change (∆<i>E</i> = 5.51), low water activity (< 0.6), and higher protein content compared to commercial samples. Microbial safety was ensured, and rancidity remained within acceptable limits after four months of refrigerated storage. SMHART at 80 °C proved to be an effective method for drying seasoned anchovies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 14","pages":"3271 - 3281"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144929271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammad Alrosan, Motasem Al-Massad, Hadeel J. Obeidat, Sofyan Maghaydah, Muhammad H. Alu’datt, Thuan-Chew Tan, Zhengrui Liao, Omar Alboqai, Mohammad Ebqa’ai, Mohammed Ali Dheyab, Ali Madi Almajwal
{"title":"Fermentation-induced modifications to the structural, surface, and functional properties of quinoa proteins","authors":"Mohammad Alrosan, Motasem Al-Massad, Hadeel J. Obeidat, Sofyan Maghaydah, Muhammad H. Alu’datt, Thuan-Chew Tan, Zhengrui Liao, Omar Alboqai, Mohammad Ebqa’ai, Mohammed Ali Dheyab, Ali Madi Almajwal","doi":"10.1007/s10068-025-01930-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-025-01930-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This research study investigates the relationship between the structural characteristics, water solubility, and protein digestibility of quinoa proteins (QPs) during <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> fermentation. The fermentation process induces structural modifications in QPs, thereby enhancing their surface properties and functional attributes. Using advanced analytical techniques, such as ultraviolet, fluorescence, and FT-IR spectra, it has been demonstrated that fermented QPs exhibit significant structural changes (P < 0.05) compared to unfermented QPs. Notably, fermentation significantly increases the digestibility of QPs from 78.13 to 85.24%, thereby enhancing their nutritional value. Furthermore, surface properties undergo modifications, with a decrease in surface charge from −32.82 to −39.63 and a reduction in surface hydrophobicity from 580 to 382 a.u. These findings underscore the transformative impact of <i>L. plantarum</i> fermentation on QPs, resulting in improved digestibility, modifications in protein structure, and enhanced nutritional benefits. Further research on water kefir-based fermentation is needed to optimize its quality.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 14","pages":"3317 - 3329"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10068-025-01930-y.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144929207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}