{"title":"Microencapsulation of Lactobacillus plantarum by avocado seed- type 3 resistant starch and okara protein isolate","authors":"Tram Anh Ngoc Le, Wei Ning Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100964","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100964","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Probiotics provide significant health benefits, but their viability is often compromised by environmental conditions during storage and digestion, such as temperature, moisture, oxygen exposure, acidic pH, digestive enzymes, and bile salts. To enhance probiotic stability, this study explored the microencapsulation of probiotics using complexes formed from resistant starch (RS3) extracted from avocado seeds and okara protein isolate (OPI), which underwent the Maillard reaction. The addition of RS3 altered the secondary structure of OPI and increased its thermal resilience. An optimal ratio of RS3 to OPI was identified. At this ratio, the microcapsules had under 5 % of moisture content which was suitable for long-term storage at 25 °C and 4 °C for up to 8 weeks. This compact structure provided better protection for over 80 % of probiotics at the inlet temperatures and around 99.77 % under simulated gastrointestinal conditions, demonstrating superior characteristics compared to other studies. Additionally, the use of okara protein as a plant-based alternative to animal-derived proteins eliminated allergen concerns, making the encapsulation system suitable for a wider range of consumers. The findings suggested that these naturally derived, biodegradable complexes offered a promising encapsulation material for improving probiotic stability and targeted delivery in functional food and pharmaceutical applications. This study contributed to the advancement of sustainable and effective probiotic encapsulation techniques.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73040,"journal":{"name":"Food chemistry advances","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100964"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143792344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ana Rita Soares Mateus , Angelina Pena , Ana Sanches Silva
{"title":"Development of functional muffins enriched with lemon by-products as sources of Bioactive compounds","authors":"Ana Rita Soares Mateus , Angelina Pena , Ana Sanches Silva","doi":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100972","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100972","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Food waste is a growing global concern, and upcycling by-products from the food industry offers a sustainable solution. This study explores the incorporation of lemon by-products—fresh pomace, flour, and extract—into muffin formulations to enhance their nutritional, antioxidant, and sensory properties while reducing waste. While previous studies have separately explored the use of these lemon by-products, this work uniquely compares all three in a single context. Muffins enriched with lemon by-product flour showed lower lipid (9.97 %) and higher protein content (1.35 %), while those with fresh pomace had the highest fiber levels (6.55 %). Baking significantly increased antioxidant activity and total phenolic content due to the release of bound phenolics and the formation of Maillard reaction products. Sensory analysis revealed that muffins with fresh pomace and extract had the most appealing aroma, whereas those with flour scored lower due to the astringency of citrus peel components. Nonetheless, all formulations achieved high consumer acceptance, with muffins containing fresh pomace offering the best balance between nutritional and sensory qualities. This work highlights the influence of thermal processing on phenolic stability, showing reductions in flavonoids like rutin and naringenin during baking. The findings demonstrate that lemon by-products can be successfully incorporated into baked goods to create functional foods, supporting waste reduction and promoting a circular economy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73040,"journal":{"name":"Food chemistry advances","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100972"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143784007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Isolation, physicochemical characterization, fractionation, and in vitro digestibility of non-conventional starches from Pueraria montana var. thomsonii and Eleocharis tuberosa","authors":"Zafarullah Muhammad , Rabia Ramzan , Ruifen Zhang , Mingwei Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100976","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100976","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The primary objective of the present study was to introduce novel starch sources from underutilized and non-conventional sources, namely <em>Pueraria montana</em> var. <em>thomsonii</em> and <em>Eleocharis tuberosa,</em> which are named PMS and ETS, respectively. The starches were characterized for their chemical composition, particle size, swelling power, solubility, morphological features, pasting and viscoelastic properties, and mechanism of <em>in vitro</em> digestion. The FTIR spectra peaks showed the polysaccharide nature of isolated starches. PMS showed high swelling power and solubility compared to ETS, PS (potato starch), and CS (corn starch). <em>In vitro</em> digestion showed a higher resistant starch (RS) content (50.29%) in PMS, leading to a higher tendency for physical crosslinking through retrogradation and exhibiting the highest G′ and setback viscosity (1724.00±3.50<sup>a</sup>) ratio with subsequent cooling-induced gelation succeeding gelatinization. This study will aid future research into these non-conventional isolated (PMS, ETS) starches and their prospective applications in food and non-food industrial products.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73040,"journal":{"name":"Food chemistry advances","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100976"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143799675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel dietary herbal preparations with inhibitory activities against multiple SARS-CoV-2 targets: A multidisciplinary investigation into antiviral activities","authors":"Olujide Oludayo Olubiyi , Francis Alfred Attah , Birgit Strodel , Raphael Josef Eberle , Monika Aparecida Coronado , Oluwadotun Akinseinde , Augustine Anayochukwu Onyeaghala , Ikemefuna Chijioke Uzochukwu , Olayinka Adejoke Kotila , Hannah Dada-Adegbola , Awodayo Oluwatoyin Adepiti , Anthony Adebolu Elujoba , Chinedum Peace Babalola","doi":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100969","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100969","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in not <7.1million deaths globally as of December 2024. Many new variants of concern have continued to emerge since the initial outbreak of the original SARS-CoV-2 virus traceable to the Wuhan strain (Wuhan-Hu-1). In this work, the therapeutic potentials of four new polyherbal dietary preparations – VIVE (five plants), FORTE1(fortified VIVE), COMBI-5 (five spices) and MOK (Moringa seed) as well as four individual ethnomedicinal plants were investigated. Computational screening revealed chemical structures capable of establishing moderate to strong interaction with SARS-CoV-2′s main protease enzyme, while in vitro screening against the viral protease clearly established inhibitory potencies. The individual plant extracts making up VIVE and FORTE1 showed mild (494.9 ± 19.6 µg/ml) to moderate (21.5 ± 1.1 µg/ml) inhibitory activity against the viral enzyme <em>in vitro</em>; highest activity was obtained in the polyherbal VIVE preparation (17.3 ± 1.4 µg/ml). The MOK exerted total inhibition – 100 % (IC<sub>50</sub> -3.6 ± 0.9) of the viral enzyme while COMBI-5 produced an inhibition of 95 %(IC<sub>50</sub> - 0.9 ± 0.1). These results revealed the potential of specialized metabolites within these widely consumed dietary herbal products for the management of COVID-19 and related viral threats.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73040,"journal":{"name":"Food chemistry advances","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100969"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143768112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S.T. McDonald, A.S. Elder, C. Suh, E. McKenzie, M. Horton, D. Bolliet, R. Boyle, A. Breitkreuz
{"title":"Influence of a natural rosemary/ascorbic acid antioxidant blend on the flavor and stability of an oil-based Maillard flavor reaction","authors":"S.T. McDonald, A.S. Elder, C. Suh, E. McKenzie, M. Horton, D. Bolliet, R. Boyle, A. Breitkreuz","doi":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100962","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100962","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Flavor is an important quality in food and a leading decision driver for consumer choice. As flavorings are used in foods, the stability of said flavors is paramount for quality. One method of producing flavors is through reaction flavors based on the Maillard reaction. Many factors can impact the stability of flavors, including lipid oxidation. Antioxidants are frequently used to control oxidation and preserve quality, but they can have other effects on flavor. Due to consumer concern with synthetic antioxidants, natural antioxidants are an attractive option. There is a lack of information available regarding the performance of natural antioxidants in oil-based reaction flavors. This work evaluated the impact of a natural antioxidant blend (rosemary extract and ascorbic acid) on an oil-based reaction flavor through sensory and oxidative analysis. Samples were held at 40 °C for 32 weeks, periodically tested by sensory evaluation, and analyzed for oxidation markers. The antioxidant blend reduced initial burnt notes but also slowed flavor loss and inhibited the development of off-flavors. Additionally, the antioxidant blend slowed the formation of oxidation markers. The findings from this work can be used to increase the quality of oil-based reaction flavors with minimal effects on their initial flavor profile.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73040,"journal":{"name":"Food chemistry advances","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100962"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Shiva , P. Anjana , M.V. Navami , K.M. Sreedhar , K.M. Sreekanth , G. Sivasubramanian
{"title":"Bioactive potential enhancement of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) through ball-mill assisted micronization","authors":"S. Shiva , P. Anjana , M.V. Navami , K.M. Sreedhar , K.M. Sreekanth , G. Sivasubramanian","doi":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100970","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100970","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the enhanced bioactivity of Indian spice, ginger (<em>Zingiber officinale</em>), through ball mill-assisted micronization, drawing parallels to traditional grinding methods. The micronization process significantly increased the surface area and surface irregularities of the ginger powder, resulting in enhanced molecular bioavailability. The resultant micronized ginger powder demonstrated markedly improved antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant activities. Notably, the IC50 value in the MTT assay was reduced from 51± 0.05 µL to 36 ± 0.05 µL, indicating increased anticancer potency against the AGS cell line. The micronized powder also exhibited enhanced antibacterial properties against <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> and introduced novel bactericidal activity against <em>Escherichia coli</em>. Furthermore, the antifungal activity emerged as a significant bioactivity due to micronization. These findings suggest that ball mill-assisted micronization can potentiate new pharmacological properties of spices, reaffirming their therapeutic efficacy in traditional medicine systems and improved bioavailability through culinary practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73040,"journal":{"name":"Food chemistry advances","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100970"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143738328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimization of antioxidant extraction from agro-industrial wastes using ultrasound & response surface methodology","authors":"Dunja Malenica , Marko Kass , Rajeev Bhat","doi":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100966","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100966","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Extracting antioxidants from agro-industrial residues represents a promising waste management strategy. This study assessed the total polyphenol content (TPC) and antioxidant activity (DPPH<sup>•</sup> and ABTS<sup>•+</sup>) of under-researched materials : hempseed hulls (HH), oat bran (OB), sea buckthorn pomace with (SBPS) and without seeds (SBPW), and sea buckthorn leaves (SBL) using conventional solvent extraction (CSE) and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE). The effects of different drying methods (freeze- and oven-drying) and solvents (70 % and 96 % ethanol, distilled water) were analyzed in CSE. In UAE, response surface methodology (RSM) was adopted to optimize extraction time (5–30 min), amplitude (20–50 %), and drying methods. Optimal UAE conditions were identified for each material, while the significance of individual parameters differed across samples. UAE consistently outperformed CSE, however the difference was only statistically significant for SBPW across all three analyses. Freeze-dried samples yielded higher results in both extraction techniques, while 70 % ethanol yielded highest results in CSE for all samples except SBPS, where 96 % ethanol performed most efficiently. Findings from this study underscore the importance of tailoring extraction process to the unique properties of each material. Obtained optimized extraction conditions are expected to enhance the value of these materials, contributie to their sustainable utilization and support circularity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73040,"journal":{"name":"Food chemistry advances","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100966"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143705212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shihua Xin , Jiequn He , Huiyan Liu , Siau Hui Mah , Haitian Fang , Yun Ping Neo
{"title":"Effect of potato flour substitution on the dough rheological properties and sensory attributes of Baiji Mo: A traditional Chinese delicacy","authors":"Shihua Xin , Jiequn He , Huiyan Liu , Siau Hui Mah , Haitian Fang , Yun Ping Neo","doi":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100965","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100965","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aimed to investigate how Baiji Mo (a traditional Chinese delicacy in northern China) would be affected by replacing varying amounts of wheat flour with potato flour (ranging from 0–40 %). The findings revealed that substituting wheat flour with potato flour altered the rheological properties of the dough and the final product's texture. Rheological analysis using farinograph, extensograph, and pasting tests showed that increasing levels of potato flour led to lower water absorption and affected dough formation time, stability, and softening degree, indicating changes in dough handling and processing properties. Sensory evaluation revealed that while higher potato flour levels affected sensory attributes such as appearance, the texture of Baiji Mo also became gummier and chewier. Aroma analysis using GC-IMS identified volatile compounds such as 2-methylpyrazine, which contributes nutty and roasted notes, suggesting that potato flour can enhance the flavor profile of Baiji Mo. In conclusion, this study shows that while potato flour can modify sensory and physical properties of Baiji Mo, a substitution ratio of 20 % is optimal for maintaining its traditional characteristics without compromising consumer acceptance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73040,"journal":{"name":"Food chemistry advances","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100965"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143725020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Citric acid-induced aging: Enhancing antioxidant potential and modifying properties in garlic over 21 days","authors":"Ajay Kumar Shakya , Ayaka Tsuchiya , Kosei Yamauchi , Mitsunaga Tohru , Chandan Das","doi":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100967","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100967","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the enhancement of antioxidant activity in garlic through a novel aging process involving immersion in a 0.5 % citric acid solution for 21 days. The study demonstrates the successful generation of aged garlic with significant antioxidant potential following this aging method. It was determined that garlic aged 21 days in the citric acid solution exhibited the highest levels of antioxidant activity among the tested samples by applying the ABTS, DPPH, and FRAP assay. Additionally, the study highlights the impact of acid content on the <span><math><mtext>pH</mtext></math></span> and color of the aged garlic, indicating alterations in these properties due to the aging process. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities were observed in all solvent fractions of the aged garlic, in the order ethyl acetate (EA) > <em>n</em>-butanol (NBA) > petroleum ether (PE) > distilled water (DIW). The diameter of inhibition zones (DIZ) and the amount of aged garlic extract were found to be directly correlated by the antimicrobial study. The presence of sulfur compounds, flavonoids, and phenolics was shown by GC–MS and UHPLC-QTOF-HRMS studies of the EA fraction, which may have contributed to the increased bioactivities. These findings contribute to the understanding of methods to enhance the antioxidant properties of garlic, with potential implications for its utilization in functional foods and nutraceuticals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73040,"journal":{"name":"Food chemistry advances","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100967"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143714704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rahim Husain, Sriwulan R. Masambe, Lukman Mile, Rita Marsuci Harmain
{"title":"Evaluating the impact of Palm vinegar (Arenga pinnata) concentration on the chemical and physical characteristics of Parrotfish (Scarus sp) scale gelatin","authors":"Rahim Husain, Sriwulan R. Masambe, Lukman Mile, Rita Marsuci Harmain","doi":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100959","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.focha.2025.100959","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aimed to extract gelatin from parrotfish (<em>Scarus sp</em>) scales using palm vinegar (<em>Arenga pinnata</em>) and to assess how varying vinegar volumes affect the chemical and physical properties of the extracted gelatin. The extraction process was conducted using three different vinegar-to-scale ratios: P1 (3:1), P2 (5:1), and P3 (7:1), within a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The resulting gelatin was characterized based on its physical properties, including gelling temperature and melting point, as well as chemical properties such as water content, ash content, and pH. The findings showed that the gelling temperature ranged from 11.15 °C to 11.25 °C, while the melting point varied between 26.6 °C and 27.1 °C. Water content was recorded between 7.11 % and 7.29 %, ash content ranged from 8.79 % to 9.26 %, and pH values were between 4.25 and 4.4. Statistical analysis revealed that variations in the volume of palm vinegar did not significantly influence the measured properties. Among the treatments, the P2 (5:1) ratio produced gelatin with the highest water content (7.29 %), ash content (9.17 %), and pH (4.4). Notably, the water content of all gelatin samples conformed to the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for gelatin (≤16 %), but the ash content exceeded the SNI limit of 3.32 %, indicating the need for further refinement. These results highlight the potential of palm vinegar as a natural and eco-friendly extraction agent for gelatin production, offering sustainable applications for the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries while promoting fishery waste utilization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":73040,"journal":{"name":"Food chemistry advances","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100959"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143687577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}