{"title":"A review on the effect of green tea extract against obesity","authors":"Hyeonji Lee, Heeju Kim, Sanguine Byun","doi":"10.1007/s10068-024-01778-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-024-01778-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Obesity is a public health crisis that has reached epidemic proportions worldwide, demanding urgent attention. To combat obesity, people endeavor to follow a healthy diet and regularly engage in physical activities. However, maintaining a healthy diet and physical activity is challenging, highlighting the need for novel effective therapies. This review aims to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of a well-researched functional food ingredient, green tea extract, for combating obesity. To assess the effectiveness of green tea extract, the review systematically examines various obesity indicators. It focuses on markers for body fat reduction in rodent models and humans, including weight, BMI, body fat percentage, and waist circumference. Furthermore, it explores the potential for suppressing and preventing obesity-related metabolic disorders. By thoroughly examining the effectiveness and mechanism of green tea extract, the study seeks to understand the potential of green tea extract as a nutraceutical/functional food for obesity management and prevention.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 8","pages":"1661 - 1678"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688298","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":"Nootkatone (NK), a grapefruit-derived sesquiterpenoid, suppresses UVB-induced damage by regulating NRF2-HO-1 and AhR-CYP1A1 signaling pathways in HaCaT cells","authors":"Ye-Lim You, Hyeon-Son Choi","doi":"10.1007/s10068-024-01791-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-024-01791-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Nootkatone (NK), a sesquiterpene naturally derived from citrus species, was investigated for its protective effect against UVB-induced damage in HaCaT cells and its underlying mechanisms. NK effectively suppressed UVB-mediated cell death and significantly modulated expression of skin hydration genes; NK (100 μM) increased mRNA levels of collagen-1 and HAS by 44.6 and 34.7%, respectively, while downregulating HYAL by 46.8%. NK also reduced MMP1/2 expression, key matrix metalloproteinases, but enhanced mRNA levels of skin barrier factors, Filaggrin, Loricrin, and Involucrin by up to 45%. Additionally, NK lowered UVB-induced ROS production and elevated antioxidant levels (NRF2, HO-1, catalase, SOD1, and Gpx), and decrease the protein levels of xenobiotic factors, AhR and CYP1A1. These findings suggest that NK protects skin integrity against UVB-induced photoaging through the modulation of NRF2-HO-1 and AhR-CYP1A1 signaling pathways. NK shows promise as a functional agent, either edible or topical, for protecting against UVB-induced skin damage.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 8","pages":"1751 - 1761"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688366","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":"Analytical approaches to flavor research and discovery: from sensory-guided techniques to flavoromics methods","authors":"In Hee Cho, Devin G. Peterson","doi":"10.1007/s10068-024-01765-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-024-01765-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This review examines analytical methodology for food flavor analysis. Traditionally, flavor chemistry research has relied on sensory-guided chromatography techniques to identify individual compounds responsible for aroma or taste activity. Among the over 12,000 volatile compounds identified in foods, hundreds have been linked to aroma characteristics, and many taste-active compounds have also been discovered. However analytical methods based on singular compound evaluation are not without limitation and can overlook drivers of flavor perception by ignoring potential stimuli (i.e. antagonists, modulators), interactions among stimuli, and sub-threshold activity. More recently, chemical profiling methods coupled with multivariate analysis, termed flavoromics, have led to advances in flavor research. Utilization of flavoromic methods provides additional opportunities to define chemical stimuli that influence flavor profiles and qualities of food, as well as their contributions to complex perceptions, such as consumer acceptance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 1","pages":"19 - 29"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142912979","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":"Establishment and characterization of hTERT-immortalized porcine muscle stem cells, and their prospective uses","authors":"Witsanu Srila, Amorn Pangjantuk, Phongsakorn Kunhorm, Nipha Chaicharoenaudomrung, Parinya Noisa","doi":"10.1007/s10068-024-01785-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-024-01785-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Myogenic differentiation ability made porcine muscle satellite cells (MSCs) promising candidates for cultured meat production. While in vitro, porcine primary cells lose differentiation capacity, have short lifespans, and change phenotype. For immortal porcine MSCs, human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) gene was overexpressed in parental cells to restore telomerase activity and lengthen cell longevity. After selection, G418-resistant cells were expanded and passed by different generations. The hTERT-immortalized MSCs presented spindle-like shape, telomere extension, and indefinite proliferation. In comparison to parental cells, immortal cells grew more rapidly and doubled faster. Immortal MSCs expressed muscle-specific protein and gene markers, were self-renewing stem cells, and could develop into myofibers in vitro. In culture plates with more than 100 generations, immortal MSCs formed tumors, but not lower passaged cells. Today, we showed that hTERT can immortalize primary porcine MSCs and preserve their stem cell characteristics. For research and cultured meat technologies, immortality may be valuable.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 and Processing Breakthroughs","pages":"1597 - 1604"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143676345","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":"Grapefruit peel waste: unlocking the potential for industrial applications in the circular economy","authors":"Sahil Chaudhary, Barinderjit Singh","doi":"10.1007/s10068-024-01773-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-024-01773-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Grapefruit processing generates tons of peel waste. Valorization of grapefruit peel waste represents an archetype to extract valuable components viz., dietary fiber, pectin, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and essential oil that can be utilized in food, health, and cosmeceutical industries, materializing the circular economy concept, aligning with sustainable development goals (SDGs). This article chronicles updated information about the potential of bioactive components, methods for extraction, and their application in the food industry as natural additives, to develop functional foods and packaging. Furthermore, it elucidates the mechanism behind grapefruit peels' antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory activities. The suitability of thermochemical and biochemical technologies has been discussed for peel waste conversion into value-added products like adsorbents, biochar, and biofuel. Conclusively, this review provides valuable information to capitalize on the utilization of grapefruit peel waste for commercial aims to effectuate a “waste-to-worth” regime and serve the purpose well of SDGs.</p>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 10","pages":"2131 - 2155"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143930154","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":"Non-targeted metabolomics revealed that the release mechanism of Tween-80 interferes with prodigiosin synthesis and release by Serratia marcescens SDSPY-136","authors":"Junqing Wang, Tingting Zhang, Yang Liu, Shanshan Wang, Shuhua Liu, Yanlei Han, Hui Xu","doi":"10.1007/s10068-024-01750-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-024-01750-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><i>Serratia marcescens</i> produce prodigiosin as a high-value intracellular secondary metabolite. However, the effect of Tween-80 on prodigiosin release remains unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the physiological characteristics and metabolic mechanisms of <i>S. marcescens</i> in the presence of Tween-80. The results showed that Tween-80 significantly affected prodigiosin's synthesis and extracellular release. Significant changes in cell morphology and zeta (ζ) potential were observed during cell growth. In addition, 245 differential metabolites were identified by non-targeted metabolomics analysis, indicating that Tween-80 affects the metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids, extra-long-chain fatty acids, and their derivatives. Enrichment pathway analysis revealed significant enrichment of lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and other pathways. Finally, in conjunction with the metabolomics results, a prodigiosin yield was achieved at 6.5 g/L in 5 L bioreactors using fed-batch fermentation. The results of this study have significant implications for the regulation of prodigiosin synthesis and metabolism.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 and Processing","pages":"1171 - 1182"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143602348","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}
Juah Chung, Bumjin Joo, Yu Kyong Woo, Jihyun Kim, Young-oh Lee, Seokwon Lim, Choongjin Ban
{"title":"Possible fetal bovine serum-reduced boost cultivation of DF-1 by supplementation with plant peptones and yeast extracts","authors":"Juah Chung, Bumjin Joo, Yu Kyong Woo, Jihyun Kim, Young-oh Lee, Seokwon Lim, Choongjin Ban","doi":"10.1007/s10068-024-01774-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-024-01774-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To reduce the fetal bovine serum (FBS) and enhance the DF-1 proliferation, three plant peptones and three yeast extracts were incorporated into culture medium. The concentration of FBS in the medium varied from 0 to 10%, and the enhanced cell viability was evaluated within the predetermined range for supplementation. In each specific concentration range, the viability was enhanced by the supplementation compared to the control group. In particular, the medium containing 6.25 mg/mL wheat peptone and 1.25% FBS demonstrated a significant increase in viability. This beneficial effect can be attributed to the incorporation of suitable free amino acids (FAAs), peptides, carbohydrates (excluding free sugars), or trace elements through supplementation. Regarding FAAs, the enhanced cell proliferation by glutamate, glutamine, alanine, and non-essential FAAs was contingent upon the specific type of supplementation. The proliferation was suppressed by serine, histidine, threonine, arginine, tyrosine, valine, methionine, phenylalanine, isoleucine, leucine, essential FAAs, and particularly lysine.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 2","pages":"391 - 402"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143379795","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":"Biofilm formation, slime production, and antibiotic susceptibility properties of the Bacillus cereus group isolated from fresh vegetables in the Republic of Korea","authors":"Jae-Hyun Yoon, Hana Song, Sun-Young Lee","doi":"10.1007/s10068-024-01771-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-024-01771-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study aimed to characterize the ability of the <i>Bacillus cereus</i> group isolated from conventionally, organically or pesticide-freely grown vegetables to form biofilms with regard to cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH), slime production, and antibiotic susceptibility. Cellular properties (biofilm formation, CSH, and slime production) were measured using an in vitro microplate assay with crystal violet staining, adhesion to hydrocarbons assay, and Congo red broth method, respectively. Consequently, 16, 16, and 16 <i>B</i>. <i>cereus</i> strains were isolated from conventionally, organically, and pesticide-freely grown vegetables, respectively, and 16 (33%) <i>B</i>. <i>cereus</i> isolates were highly biofilm-positive producers. CSH values dramatically varied, ranging from 19 to 74%, among the <i>B</i>. <i>cereus</i> isolates. Additionally, 9, 8, and 8 <i>B</i>. <i>cereus</i> strains isolated from conventionally, organically, and pesticide-freely grown vegetables, respectively, were identified to be slime-positive producers. According to the disc diffusion method, 19 and 41 <i>B</i>. <i>cereus</i> isolates were highly resistant to ampicillin and penicillin, respectively.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 6","pages":"1525 - 1531"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143632371","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}
Ji-Eun Lim, Sang-Jin Ye, Jae-Sung Shin, Hui-Yun Kim, Ji-Eun Bae, Seon-Min Oh, Moo-Yeol Baik
{"title":"Optimization of blanching condition for removing potassium from spinach using response surface methodology","authors":"Ji-Eun Lim, Sang-Jin Ye, Jae-Sung Shin, Hui-Yun Kim, Ji-Eun Bae, Seon-Min Oh, Moo-Yeol Baik","doi":"10.1007/s10068-024-01782-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-024-01782-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Spinach is the one of the important leafy vegetables which can be used in various dishes, but its high potassium content is a limitation for use in meal for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. This study aimed to optimize the blanching conditions for spinach with high potassium reduction rate as well as good hardness and color using response surface methodology (RSM). A central composite design (CCD) was employed with encompassing blanching temperatures ranging from 80 to 100 °C and blanching times from 2 to 4 min, respectively. Elevated blanching temperatures and prolonged blanching times correlated with increased potassium reduction rate and a* value, while concurrently resulting in diminished hardness and L value. The analysis revealed that the optimal condition entailed a blanching temperature of 98.28 °C and a blanching time of 2.77 min. Optimized blanching conditions for spinach in this study promise for diversifying the dietary options of CKD patients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":566,"journal":{"name":"Food Science and Biotechnology","volume":"34 and Processing Breakthroughs","pages":"1589 - 1596"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143676334","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":"Green technological interventions for controlling carbon footprint in agro-food processing: a critical review","authors":"Shambhavi Singh, Manish Tiwari, Komal Chauhan, Anupama Singh, Harinder Singh Oberoi, Neetu Kumra Taneja, Garima Singh","doi":"10.1007/s10068-024-01732-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10068-024-01732-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The major cause of climate change has been attributed to the food systems. Thus, sustainability in the agri-food processing industry is becoming increasingly crucial in terms of carbon footprint estimation. The unit operations in the food supply chain, such as processing, packaging, transportation, and consumption, emit various greenhouse gases, which increase the footprint during the food supply chain. Hence, the review article highlighted green technological interventions in the food supply chain with case studies of pre-harvesting and post-harvesting operations. Additional information about carbon footprint (CFP) labeling, packaging, storage, and transportation is discussed to minimize greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) and enhance consumer awareness in terms of food choices based on the carbon footprint values of the product. Green technologies subject to the food supply chain positively influence sustainability. This technology will aid in the strategic decision-making process for reducing food waste and reducing carbon footprint production.</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 6","pages":"1261 - 1283"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143632369","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}