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Reducing Food Scarcity: The Benefits Of Urban Farming, S.A. Claudell, Emilio Mejia

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Urban farming can enhance the lives of communities and help reduce food scarcity. This paper presents a conceptual prototype of an efficient urban farming community that can be scaled for a single apartment building or an entire community across all global geoeconomics regions, including densely populated cities and rural, developing towns and communities. When deployed in coordination with smart crop choices, local farm support, and efficient transportation then the result isn’t just sustainability, but also increasing fresh produce accessibility, optimizing nutritional value, eliminating the use of ‘forever chemicals’, reducing transportation costs, and fostering global environmental benefits.

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Development Of An Intact Mass Spectrometry Method For The Detection And Differentiation Of Major Bovine Milk Proteins, Emily F. Harley-Dowell

Department of Food Science and Technology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The authentication of products with claims regarding protein sources or compositions is a challenge for traditional analytical methods, which generally lack the required specificity whole protein analysis can provide. For example, the establishment of milk as “A2” is achieved through genetic testing of cows before milk production, with no methods to authenticate milk products themselves. Establishment of A2 milk is completed through genetic testing of the cows before milk production, but with no methods to authenticate the milk products themselves. Intact protein mass spectrometry (MS) has the potential to directly authenticate protein products, including specific proteoform claims. The development of …

Village-Level Processing Of Pangi (Pangium Edule Reinw.) Seeds By The Obu Manuvu Improves The Edibility And Level Of Some Nutritional Factors [Research Note], Rovi Gem E. Villame-Gayagas, Jennifer P. Fronteras, Maria Christna D. Nacar, Aaron P. Lorilla, Pedro A. Alviola Iv

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

Pangi (Pangium edule Reinw) seed is known to be a poisonous material. However, it becomes safe for consumption after processing. This study determined the effect of village-level processing by the Obu Manuvu community of Marilog District, Davao City, Philippines on the antinutrient and nutritional composition of Pangi seeds. Processing methods involved washing with running water for about 15 s, boiling in water for 30 min, and soaking in flowing water in a nearby river overnight. Results showed that after processing, the levels of antinutrients such as cyanogenic glycosides and oxalates were reduced significantly (p < 0.05) by 99.15% and 78.23%, respectively. Further, the tannin content was also significantly reduced by 96.15%. The crude fat content significantly increased (p < 0.05) by about 54%. Crude ash and fiber decreased, while protein did not change significantly (p < 0.05). Minerals such as calcium and zinc increased (p < 0.05) by 221.43% and 64.39%, respectively while the iron and manganese levels remained unaffected. Findings of the study suggested that the processing method by the Obu Manuvu effectively reduces the level of antinutrients, thereby improving the edibility and safety of Pangi seeds. Further, the processing method improves the level of some nutrients, specifically crude fat, calcium, and zinc.

Exploring The Nutritional, Antioxidant, And Lipid-Lowering Properties Of Saba Banana (Musa Acuminata X Balbisiana Bbb Group) Peels, Paul Alteo Bagabaldo, Liezl M. Atienza, Katherine Ann T. Castillo-Israel, Aimee Sheree A. Barrion, Antonio C. Laurena, Maria Amelita C. Estacio

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

This study investigated the nutritional and functional components of ‘saba’ banana peel (SBP) to determine its health-promoting potential for special food applications. SBP has undergone analyses measuring proximate composition, vitamin C, antioxidant activity, phytochemical content, estimated glycemic index (eGI), pancreatic lipase inhibition, and cholesterol micellar solubility inhibition. Data were processed using SPSS v20 and expressed as mean ± SD. Proximate analysis showed that SBP contained 83.83 ± 1.06% moisture, 6.74 ± 0.83% crude fat, 5.58 ± 0.24% crude protein, 9.97 ± 0.04% total ash, 9.91 ± 0.10% crude fiber, and 60.08% nitrogen-free extracts. Vitamin C content was found to be …

Understanding And Developing Safer Sanitation Agents And Strategies In Food Production Environments, Pragathi Kamarasu

Doctoral Dissertations

Food is a primary resource for survival of human beings, and it is also one of the primary resources for spread of infectious diseases. When both these factors come together it does not only cause ill effects on our health but also causes a burden on the food and agricultural industry. Through the help of science, us researchers and scientists have always tried to reduce this burden. And I hope like a drop of water in the ocean in some way my research contributes towards this. According to WHO currently in 2023 there are about 1 in 10 people falling …

Impact Of Fermented And Non-Fermented Plant-Based Foods Supplementation On Gut Microbiota And Metabolites In C57bl/6j Mice, Priya Darshan Gandhi

Masters Theses

Plant-based proteins have gained popularity because of their high nutritional value and more sustainable alternative to animal-based proteins. Soybean and chickpea are two widely consumed plant-based proteins, whereas tempeh is a popular plant-based fermented whole food product that is rich in protein. With the increase in the development of plant-based food products, there is little research into how plant proteins affect gut microbiota characteristics and metabolites. Therefore, there is a need to understand the underlying mechanisms surrounding the consumption of these foods. The purpose of this study was to investigate the health benefits of soybean, chickpea, and their tempeh counterparts’ …

Valorisation Of Underutilised Dairy Waste Residues: Production Of Lactic Acid Through Microbial Fermentation, Chatan Rai Surana

ORBioM (Open Research BioSciences Meeting)

Annually, approximately 190 million tonnes of liquid waste or co-products is generated by the dairy sector across the globe. These waste streams are nutrient-rich and currently underutilised which gives scope to transform them through microbial fermentation to produce economically valuable products and reduce their negative environmental impact. Such an approach can contribute to the circular bioeconomy by making food production systems more sustainable.

In this study, whey from acid casein hydrolysis (acid whey) and salty whey from Cheddar cheese manufacture were evaluated as feedstocks for production of lactic acid. A total of 466 lactic acid bacteria strains were screened on …

Dry-Aged Beef Flavor Development, And The Effect Of High Levels Of Vitamin-E On Beef Color Stability, Nicolas Herrera

Department of Animal Science: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Palatability and consumer purchasing are essential factors of fresh meat. To meet consumer expectations during purchasing and consumption, fresh beef must maintain desirable cherry-red color at retail and achieve desirable cooked flavor. Dry-aged beef popularity has grown, and identifying methods to ensure quality dry-aged meat is necessary to maintain demand. To understand dry-aged palatability, this dissertation addressed effects of moisture loss and aging time, fundamental factors of dry-aged beef, using bone-in and boneless strip loins. Study two investigated flavor development using cookery methods and internal temperatures in boneless and bone-in dry-aged beef. In study one, increased dry-aging time (creation effect) …

Influence Of Overcooking On Food Digestibility And In Vitro Fermentation, Wensheng Ding

Department of Food Science and Technology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Areas of char or overcooking commonly appear in foods people consume. It has been reported that overcooked food is harmful to human health. However, little research exists on the effect of overcooking on in vitro protein and starch digestibility and gut microbial fermentation. This study aimed to reveal the connection between overcooking and in vitro protein and starch digestibility and gut microbial fermentation. In vitro protein digestibility of an overcooked ground beef patty was almost half that of a standard cooked sample (27 ± 2% versus 48 ± 6%, respectively; p = 0.02). Whole wheat bread protein digestibility was also …

Evaluating Salmonella Cross Contamination In Raw Chicken Thighs In Simulated Post-Chill Tanks, Raziya Sadat

Department of Food Science and Technology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Salmonella contamination poses a significant risk to food safety, particularly in poultry products and public health. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of peracetic acid (PAA) treatment in mitigating Salmonella cross-contamination in chicken thighs within simulated post-chill tanks, considering different inoculum concentrations and organic matter (OM) levels.

The experiment involved the use of five distinct Salmonella serovars to inoculate chicken thighs, which were categorized into two groups: higher inoculation level (ca. 7 log CFU/mL) and lower inoculation level (ca, 4 log CFU/mL). These groups underwent treatment with four different solutions, including 540 ppm PAA with 1.5% OM, 540 ppm …

Characteristics Of Yogurt And Culture Bacteria As Affected By Ingredients That Help Treat Leaky Gut, Ricardo Jose Santos Aleman

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

At least 100 million people have leaky gut syndrome. This syndrome is associated with multiple health problems such as diabetes, celiac disease, asthma, multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disease, costing more than $3 billion per year to treat. L-Glutamine, quercetin, slippery elm bark, marshmallow root, N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (NAG), licorice root, maitake mushrooms, and zinc orotate have been reported to help treat leaky gut.

The objectives were to explore the characteristics of yogurt and culture bacteria as affected by ingredients that help treat leaky gut. In yogurt, the pH, titratable acidity, syneresis, viscosity, color, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, yeast and mold and …

Enhancing Lovastatin Biosynthesis In Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus Ostreatus) Using Phytohormones, Fransisca Astrid Mustafa, Mamat Kandar, I Nyoman Pugeg Aryantha

Makara Journal of Science

The biosynthesis of lovastatin, the anti-cholesterol compound, in oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus), has the potential to be enhanced by utilizing phytohormones, which activate the expression of certain genes. This research aimed to determine the best type and concentration of phytohormone among auxin, gibberellin, and cytokinin, as well as the best mycelial colonization percentage in F2 medium to realize the greatest increase in lovastatin biosynthesis in oyster mushrooms. Lovastatin was extracted from the fruiting bodies and mycelia and analyzed by spectrophotometry. The analysis of CYP450 linked to lovastatin biosynthesis was conducted by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) using samples containing …

Preparation Of Solid-Fermented Soy Sauce In Walnut Dregs And Analysis Of Antioxidant Properties, Wang Chen-Xuan, Wu Dan, Zhang Su-Rong, Ma Ai-Jin, Shang Yu-Ting, Li Zi-Jie

Food and Machinery

Objective: Walnut soy sauce was prepared with Aspergillus oryzae as a strain, to explore the functional soy sauce. Methods: Based on the preparation of soy sauce. The nutritional components of soy sauce were determined by using high-performance liquid chromatography, automatic amino acid analyzer and gas chromatography. Components less than 10 kDa were separated by using ultrafiltration. Then the peptide content, ABTS, hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity and DPPH radical scavenging capacity in walnut soy sauce fraction were determined. Results: The total content of 16 amino acids in walnut soy sauce was 4.86 g/100 g, and the content of unsaturated fatty acids …

Effects Of Buckwheat Flour Addition On The Rheological Properties Of Mixed Flour Dough And Quality Of Chinese Leavened Pancakes, Feng Li-Ping, Wang Feng-Cheng

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to explore the optimum addition of buckwheat flour in buckwheat Chinese leavened pancakes. Methods: Farinograph, extensograph and viscometer were used to investigated the effects of different buckwheat flour additions on the rheological properties of the mixed flour dough. The hardness, gumminess and chewiness of the Chinese leavened pancake were measured by texture analyzer. The sensory quality of the Chinese leavened pancake was evaluated by the sensory evaluation score. Results: Adding 0~40% buckwheat flour to the flour, the rheological properties of the mixed flour dough became significantly worse with the increase of buckwheat flour content. The water …

Analysis Of Heavy Metal Content And Health Risk Assessment Of Astragalus Membranaceus In Gansu Province, Zhang Si-Wei, Li Dong-Mei, Liu Xiao-Yun, Xue Li-Xin, Sun Jian-Yun, Li Yong-Jun

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the pollution of heavy metals in Astragalus membranaceus in the main producing areas of Gansu, and to evaluate the potential health risks of edible Astragalus membranaceus. Methods: The contents of five heavy metal elements Pb, Cd, As, Hg and Cu in Astragalus membranaceus were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer （ICP-MS） by random sampling method, and the data were analyzed. Estimated Daily Intake （EDI）, Target Hazard Factor （THQ） and Lifetime Carcinogenicity Risk （LCR） were used for health risk assessment. Results: The average contents of Pb, Cd, As, Hg, and Cu elements in …

Application Of Dna Barcoding Technology In The Identification Of Adulterated Ingredients Of Edible Blood Products, Li Jiong, Wu Qiong, Jiang Hai, Hu Ming-Jie, Xu Xin-Yi

Food and Machinery

Objective: A COI sequence-based full-length DNA barcoding technology was established to identify adulteration of seven animal-derived components （including pigs, cows, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese and rabbits） in edible blood products. Methods: After the blood products were extracted and purified by DNA extraction and PCR amplification, the clone sequencing results were submitted to the DNA barcode local database of the 7 blood products for sequence comparison. The pretreatment method, DNA extraction method and PCR amplification conditions of the blood products were also selected and optimized, and various common blood product adulteration models were established to study the lowest adulteration detection rate …

Optimal Design Of Transmission Mechanism Of Mechanical Stamping Jiuqu Starter Press, Zhang Ming-Song, Zhang Yan-Bin, Cai Zhen-Yu, Chen Zi-Qi, Bian Xin-He

Food and Machinery

Objective: To solve the problem that the thickness and tightness of the rhizopus brick by traditional mechanical stamping JIUQU starter press were different, so as to achieve the effect of manual trampling on the liquor. Methods: Through the analysis of the existing JIUQU starter press machine in the distillery, the transmission mechanism of the mechanical stamping JIUQU starter press machine was optimized, the original crank connecting rod mechanism that controlled the movement of the JIUQU starter die was replaced by the groove cam mechanism, and the cam profile curve was inversely calculated according to the relationship between the JIUQU starter …

Structural Optimization Design Of Swash Plate Capping Machine Cap Sorter Mechanism Based On Ansys Workbench, Gao Wen-Jiao, Yin Cheng-Long, Pan Zhong-Zheng, Jiang De-Fu, Ke Wan

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to improve the accuracy and feeding speed of the cap arranging unit. Methods: Using SolidWorks to build a virtual model and manufacture a real object, and the kinematic simulation of bottle cap and capping machine was carried out in Adams. Moreover, the results of different speeds were compared and analyzed. ANSYS Workbench was used to carry out engineering simulation of the device components and obtain their natural frequency and vibration mode, and the structural performance was optimized. Results: The cap arranging unit had the minimum damage to the caps at the optimum speed. The optimal speed …

Interactive Affordance Design Strategy For Nutrition Labels Of Prepackaged Foods, Tan Yuan-Yuan, Jiang Peng-Ru

Food and Machinery

Objective: To explore the theoretical relationship between interactive availability thinking in the design of nutrition labels for prepackaged foods； To improve consumer awareness and trust, guide consumers' healthy choice behavior, and construct a design framework for prepackaged food labels based on interactive availability model. Methods: Based on the two-tier result model of interactive availability and the empirical evidence of knowledge, this paper analyzes how the design can help the nutrition labels of prepackaged food to effectively convey information and improve the labels' value and its guidance role. Results: Four interactive design strategies were proposed: enhancing the influence of unconscious interaction …

Changes Of Biogenic Amine Concentrations In Hard Cheese Made From Refrigerated Yak's Milk During Ripening, Song Xue-Mei, Qiu Ting, Liu Yu-Ying, Zyang Yan, Zhang Wei-Bing

Food and Machinery

Objective: The research aimed to reveal the changes of biogenic amines in cheese made from different refrigerated milk during ripening and evaluate its quality safety. Methods: The hard cheese made from yak milk refrigerated for 24, 48 and 72 hours was taken as the research object, and the biogenic amines in cheese during ripening were determined by high performance liquid chromatography. Results: During the ripening period from 0 to 6 months, the content of biogenic amine in hard cheese made from different refrigerated yak milk showed an increasing trend. When the cold storage time of yak milk was extended from …

Effect Of Cold Storage Temperature On The Quality Of Plant-Based Bacon, Fan Jiong, Ma Jun-Hua, Yan Jing-Xin, Zhang Hui-En, Yang Hua

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of cold storage temperature on the quality of plant-based bacon. Methods: The effect of cold storage temperature (-40, -20, 4 ℃) on texture characteristics, cooking loss, water activity, protein content, total number of colonies and microstructure of plant-based bacon were investigated, and the optimal cold storage conditions of plant-based bacon were explored. Results: During the period of refrigeration (0~30 d), the hardness, cooking loss rate and number of microorganisms of plant-based bacon increased, while the water activity decreased with the extension of refrigeration time. As refrigerated temperatures dropped, the plant-based bacon became …

Study On Antioxidant Activity And Synergistic Effect Of Flavonoids From Zanthoxylum Armatum Dc, Zhou Meng-Jiao, He Xin-Zhu, Li Chao-Jun, Liang Xiao-Feng

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the antioxidation and synergistic effect of flavonoid extract of Zanthoxylum armatum DC. Methods: DPPH radical and ABTS radical scavenging methods were used to evaluate the antioxidant activity of flavonoids extract from Z. armatum, and the synergies of flavonoids extract with vitamin C and rutin complex were studied by adding method. Results: The semi-inhibitory concentrations of DPPH free radical and ABTS free radical IC₅₀ were 0.03 and 0.062 mg/mL, respectively, showing strong antioxidant activity. The antioxidant activity of the complex composed of flavonoid extract and vitamin C or rutin was high, and the …

Extraction Of Polysaccharide From Green Coffee Beans And Its Antioxidant Activity, Shen Xiao-Jing, Xie Fu-Juan, Zhou Shao-Qin, Feng Yu

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study provided basic data for the investigation of polysaccharides in coffee and the development of natural active polysaccharides. Methods: The water extraction method and antioxidant activity of green coffee beans polysaccharide (GBP) from Yunnan province. Response surface method was used to optimize the extraction process of polysaccharide from coffee bean. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to identify and characterize the structure of polysaccharide from coffee bean. DPPH, ABTS free radical scavenging assay and FRAP assay were used to evaluate the antioxidant capacity of coffee bean polysaccharide in vitro. Results: The …

Optimization Of Glycosylation Process Of Tilapia Myofibrillar Protein, Lin Ze-Qian, Bai Wei-Dong, Liu Qiao-Yu, Zeng Xiao-Fang, Chen Hai-Guang, Huang Zhen

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to improve the emulsifying and processing properties of tilapia myofibrillar protein. Methods: The tilapia muscle fibrin (TMP) was modified with galactose oligosaccharide (GOS). The effects of TMP/GOS concentrations, pH values, temperature, time and other technological conditions on the grafting degree, solubility, emulsifying activity and emulsifying stability of TMP-GOS conjugation were investigated. The preparation process of TMP-GOS conjugate was optimized using emulsion stability as response surface. The functional properties of TMP-GOS conjugation were analyzed and verified by endogenous fluorescence spectroscopy, surface hydrophobicity, Fourier infrared spectroscopy and peakering emulsion microscopy. Results: The optimal process conditions were as follows: …

Research Progress On Extraction, Biological Activities And Product Development Of Polysaccharides From Cicada Flower, Jia Guo-Jun, Wang Xiao-Ying, Yun Jian-Min, Dong Jian-Fei

Food and Machinery

Cicada flower is a valuable edible and medicinal mushroom. Polysaccharides are the most important active ingredients of cicada flower. This paper reviewed the extraction, separation and purification technologies of cicada flower polysaccharides in recent years. Also, it analyzed the biological activities of cicada flower polysaccharides, such as antioxidant, anti-tumor, immune regulation, bacteriostasis, hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, anti-virus and ease pain. Moreover, the development and application of products were summarized and the existing problems and future research directions were also discussed.

Study On Antioxidant Properties Of Glycosylated Products Of Wheat Germ Protein, Niu Qiu-Yun

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the antioxidant properties of wheat germ protein glycosylation product. Methods: The glycation product (WGP-G) of wheat germ protein (WGP) and glucose was prepared by ultrasonic assisted moist heat method. Different ultrasonic time (10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 min) and reaction temperature (70, 80 and 90 ℃) were measured. The browning degree, grafting degree, reducing power, hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity, superoxide anion radical scavenging capacity, DPPH radical scavenging capacity and ABTS+ radical scavenging capacity of WGP-G at 90 ℃ were evaluated comprehensively. Results: The browning degree of WGP-G increased with the increase of …

Pollution Status And Research Progress On The Detection Technology Of Alternaria Mycotoxins In Foods, Wang Xia, Feng Dong-Sheng, Tong Jin-Rong, Gao Meng-Feng, Zhang Wei-Yi

Food and Machinery

Alternaria mycotoxins are the secondary metabolites of Alternaria species, which have obvious toxicity （mutagenicity, teratogenicity and carcinogenicity, etc） to humans and animals. Alternariol （AOH）, alternariol monomethyl ether （AME）, alternuene （ALT）, tenuazonic acid （TeA） and tenoxin （TEN） are the most studied at present. Alternaria mycotoxins was reported in apples, orange, tomatoes, corns and other agricultural products. Eating these foods contaminated by Alternaria mycotoxins will cause serious harm to human health. In this paper, the pollution status and the detection technology of Alternaria mycotoxins were summarized, and the future research direction of Alternaria mycotoxins was prospected. The purpose was to provide …

Preparation Of Xanthoceras Sorbifolia Bunge Shell Biochar Activated By Phosphoric Acid And Its Adsorption Performance For Methylene Blue, Chen Yan-Qin, Wang Xue-Li, Song Shi-Fang, Liu Zun-Qi

Food and Machinery

Objective: The adsorption performance and mechanism of Xanthoceras sorbifolia shell biochar activated by phosphoric acid for methylene blue was investigated in this study. Methods: With phosphoric acid as activator, the Box-Behnken center combination design was used to optimize the preparation conditions of biochar from Xanthoceras sorbifolia shell. The biochar obtained under the optimal preparation conditions was used to adsorb methylene blue in water. Through investigating the adsorption influencing factors, the adsorption characteristics of biochar on methylene blue were determined, and combined with the analysis of kinetic, the adsorption mechanism was discussed. Results: The optimum technological conditions for preparing biochar from …

Extraction And Functional Characteristics And Structural Analysis Of Porcine Liver Salt Soluble Protein, Wang Hao-Yang, Liu Li-Li, Cheng Wei-Wei, Xu Bao-Cheng, Su Ke-Nan

Food and Machinery

Objective： Optimize the preparation process of salt-soluble porcine liver protein and improve the utilization rate of porcine liver by-products. Methods： Taking the extraction rate as the index, the effects of NaCl concentration, pH, extraction time and solid-liquid ratio on the extraction rate of SSLP were analyzed, and the optimal preparation process was determined by orthogonal rotation optimization test. Taking water soluble liver proteins （WSLP） as the control, the functional characteristics （solubility, foaming, foam stability, emulsification, emulsification stability, etc.） of SSLP were compared and analyzed, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FT-IR） was used, the structural changes were analyzed by low field …

Study On Metabolic Changes Of Crucian Carp Induced By Phoxim Based On 1H-Nmr Metabolomics, Li Hong, Li Dan, Li Li-Juan, Wu Ni

Food and Machinery

Objective: Standardize the use of phoxim to ensure the safety of aquatic products. Methods: Taking freshwater crucian carp as the research object, Selecting phoxim, an organic phosphorus pesticide often used in agriculture, as the representative of exogenous environmental pollutants. The changes in normal physiological metabolism of crucian carp exposed to phoxim were studied by using the ¹H-NMR metabonomics method combined with PCA, PLS-DA, OPLS-DA and other multivariate statistical methods. Based on this, the toxic effects of phoxim on crucian carp and the toxicological mechanism of phoxim in the crucian carp were deduced. Results: Compared with the control group, the …