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The Acute Toxicity And Genotoxicity Of Cassava Silkworm Pupa, Li Ling, Long Yue, Ding Xiaowen, Huang Xianzhi

Food and Machinery

Objective：To study the acute toxicity and genotoxicity of silkworm pupa. Methods: The study was carried out by acute toxicity test and genotoxicity test. The genetic toxicity test was divided into micronucleus test in Vicia faba root tip cells, mouse bone marrow micronucleus test and mouse sperm abnormality test. Results: The maximum tolerated dose of the mouse to the silkworm chrysalis was greater than 16 g/kg瘙簚bw in acute toxicity test, which meant that this substance was non-toxic. In genetic test, compared with negative control, when the concentration of cassava silkworm chrysalis was above 250 mg/mL, the broad bean root tip micronucleus …

Influence Of Ridge Groove Structure Of The Inner Walls On Heating Efficiency And Uniformity Of Microwave Reactor, Zhong Runeng, Yao Bin, Xiang Tai, Zheng Qinhong

Food and Machinery

A strategy that setting ridge groove surface in the inner wall of the microwave reactor is proposed for improving the heating uniformity without losing heating efficiency. The influence of the different ridge groove structure parameters on the heating efficiency and uniformity of the microwave reactor is simulated by using the finite element method. The result shows that the ridge groove structure can effectively improve heating efficiency and uniformity of microwave reactor. Heating efficiency of microwave reactor reaches 98.75% after being simulated. When compared with the smooth cavity wall of the microwave reactor, the heating uniformity is enhanced up to 58.54%.

The Glucose Regulation Effect Of Different Molecular Weight Chitosan On Mice Fed High-Fat Diet, Zhang Sicong, Xia Wenshui, Wang Bin, Yang Shuo

Food and Machinery

In order to compare the glucose regulation effect of different molecular weight chitosan on mice fed high-fat diet, 48 male C57BL/6J mice were randomly assigned to four groups, The control group (Control), which consumed a normal diet, The HF group (HF), which was fed with a high-fat diet, The HF+LWMC and HF+HWMC groups, which were fed with a high-fat diet supplement with 5% low weight molecular chitosan and 5% high weight molecular chitosan, respectively. The diet intake and weight data were collected weekly. The biochemical indicators of serum and liver and the gene expression of PEPCK and G6Pase were determined …

Optimization Extraction Of Polypeptide From Pleurotus Eryngii Mycelium And Its Antioxidation In Vitro, Sun Yanan, Li Wenxiang, Hu Xinlei, Li Ming, Yu Ge, Zhang Xin

Food and Machinery

The optimal extraction conditions of polypeptide from Pleurotus eryngii mycelium was ivestigated, and activity of the antioxidant was evaluated in this study. Based on the single-factor tests, the extraction conditions of polypeptide from P. eryngii mycelium were optimized by Response Surface Methodology(RSM) to increase the extraction rate of polypeptide. Moreover, the polypeptide was purified with Sephadex-50, and the antioxidant activity of polypeptide was assessed using several assay model systems in vitro. The optimal extraction conditions of polypeptide were pH 8.85, extraction time 4.17 h, liquid-to-material ratio 111.86 (g/mL). Under the optimal extraction conditions, the maximum extraction rate of polypeptide was …

Effect Of Drying Temperature On Quality Of Debittered Apricot Kernels, Zhang Xinyun, Song Yun, Fan Xuehui, Zhang Qingan

Food and Machinery

Effects of the drying temperatures (60, 80, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 ℃）on the major quality of debittered apricot kernels drying products were studied. The results showed that with increase of drying temperature, the main component of debittered apricot nuts decreased after the first increase. Values of peroxide and acid of debittered apricot kernels increased with drying temperature. Drying temperature influenced on the color of debittered apricot nuts significantly. There was a good correlation between the protein (r=0.713 0), leucine (r=0.659 8), histidine (r=0.765 2), reducing sugar (r=0.800 1), aspartic acid (r=0.638 7), glutamic acid (r=0.801 5), valine (r=0.812 0), …

The Time Of Flight Mass Spectrometry Technology And Its Application In Plant Polyphenols Identification, Li Weizhou, Ming Jian, Xiao Xingning, Shi Fang, Li Yao

Food and Machinery

Time of flight mass spectrometry (TOF-MS) has been widely applied in food, biological medicine, environmental monitoring for its great precision, wide range of detection and high speed of analysis. TOF-MS with various techniques in tandem plays an important role in the structure identification of polyphenols. In this review, it was outlined the application of time of flight mass spectrometry in the structure identification of plant polyphenols to provide some references for the study of plant polyphenol.

Grocery Shopping For Your Health, Colleen A. Hutchinson

BU Well

Grocery shopping is an essential task that plays an imperative role in our overall nutritional health and wellness. However, hidden in supermarkets are psychological traps that make it difficult to choose foods that improve our well-being. Thus, a seemingly harmless grocery store endeavor may actually result in food purchases that are harmful to our health. This article dissects the layout of grocery stores, exploring the clever marketing and advertising approaches that influence our purchases and offers tips on how to healthfully navigate the aisles in order to make healthier choices.

Identification Of Meat And Poultry Species In Food Products Using Dna Barcoding, Rosalee S. Hellberg, Brenda C. Hernandez, Eduardo L. Hernandez

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

DNA barcoding is a promising method for the sequencing-based identification of meat and poultry species in food products. However, DNA degradation during processing may limit recovery of the full-length DNA barcode from these foods. The objective of this study was to investigate the ability of DNA barcoding to identify species in meat and poultry products and to compare the results of full-length barcoding (658 bp) and mini-barcoding (127 bp). Sixty meat and poultry products were collected for this study, including deli meats, ground meats, dried meats, and canned meats. Each sample underwent full and mini-barcoding of the cytochrome c oxidase …

Effect Of Red Cabbage Extract On Minced Nile Perch Fish Patties Vacuum Packaged In High And Low Oxygen Barrier Films, Ayse Demirbas, Yavuz Yagiz, Ziynet Boz, Bruce A. Welt, Eric Mclamore, Maurice Marshall, William Pelletier, Amarat Simonne

Journal of Applied Packaging Research

Oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in fish causes loss of product quality. Oxidative rancidity causes loss of nutritional value and undesirable color changes. Therefore, powerful antioxidant extracts may provide a relatively low cost and natural means to reduce oxidation, resulting in longer, higher quality and higher value shelf life of foods.

In this study, we measured synergistic effects of red cabbage antioxidant and vacuum packaging on lipid oxidation in fresh tilapia patties using thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) assay, peroxide value (PV), pH and color analysis.

Concentrated red cabbage extract was obtained …

Analysis Of The Anti-Cancer Effects Of Cincau Extract (Premna Oblongifolia Merr) And Other Types Of Non- Digestible Fibre Using Faecal Fermentation Supernatants And Caco-2 Cells As A Model Of The Human Colon, Samsu U. Nurdin, Richard K. Le Leu, Graeme P. Young, James Constantine R. Stangoulis, Claus T. Christophersen, Catherine A. Abbott

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

Green cincau (Premna oblongifolia Merr) is an Indonesian food plant with a high dietary fibre content. Research has shown that dietary fibre mixtures may be more beneficial for colorectal cancer prevention than a single dietary fibre type. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of green cincau extract on short chain fatty acid (SCFA) production in anaerobic batch cultures inoculated with human faecal slurries and to compare these to results obtained using different dietary fibre types (pectin, inulin, and cellulose), singly and in combination. Furthermore, fermentation supernatants (FSs) were evaluated in Caco-2 cells for their effect on …

Dna Barcoding Analysis Of Seafood Accuracy In Washington, D.C. Restaurants, David Stern, Eduardo Castro Nallar, Jason Rathod, Keith A. Crandall

Computational Biology Institute

In Washington D.C., recent legislation authorizes citizens to test if products are properly represented and, if they are not, to bring a lawsuit for the benefit of the general public. Recent studies revealing the widespread phenomenon of seafood substitution across the United States make it a fertile area for consumer protection testing. DNA barcoding provides an accurate and cost-effective way to perform these tests, especially when tissue alone is available making species identification based on morphology impossible. In this study, we sequenced the 5′ barcoding region of the Cytochrome Oxidase I gene for 12 samples of vertebrate and invertebrate food …

Disappearance And Appearance Of An Indigestible Marker In Feces From Growing Pigs As Affected By Previous- And Current-Diet Composition, Brandy M. Jacobs, John F. Patience, Merlin D. Lindemann, Kenneth J. Stalder, Brian J. Kerr

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Background: Indigestible markers are commonly utilized in digestion studies, but the complete disappearance or maximum appearance of a marker in feces can be affected by diet composition, feed intake, or an animal’s BW. The objectives of this study were to determine the impact of previous (Phase 1, P1) and current- (Phase 2, P2) diet composition on marker disappearance (Cr) and appearance (Ti) in pigs fed 3 diets differing in NDF content.

Results: When pigs were maintained on the 25.1, 72.5, and 125.0 g/kg NDF diets, it took 5.1, 4.1, and 2.5 d, respectively, for Cr levels to decrease below the …

Growing South Dakota (Spring 2017), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

This issue contains the 2016 South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report.

[Page] 3 Opportunities With Oats SDSU Researchers Strive to Improve Varieties [Page] 6 Stopping Stem Canker Plant Pathologists Making Progress To Keep This Disease At Bay
[Page] 7 Disease Detectives Vet Scientists Researching Another Emerging Virus [Page] 8 Community Support Devastating West River Fire Brings Ag Industry Together
[Page] 10 Research In Progress Dakota Lakes Research Farm Investigates Three Big Ideas
[Page] 14 Water Quality Quest Understanding E. Coli Behavior Aims To Aid Water Quality In Rivers & Streams
[Page] 15 Verifying Ag Land Valuation Researchers Assist In …

Exogenous Lactobacilli Mitigate Microbial Changes Associated With Grain Fermentation (Corn, Oats, And Wheat) By Equine Fecal Microflora Ex Vivo, Brittany E. Harlow, Laurie M. Lawrence, Patricia A. Harris, Glen E. Aiken, Michael D. Flythe

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Cereal grains are often included in equine diets. When starch intake exceeds foregut digestion starch will reach the hindgut, impacting microbial ecology. Probiotics (e.g., lactobacilli) are reported to mitigate GI dysbioses in other species. This study was conducted to determine the effect of exogenous lactobacilli on pH and the growth of amylolytic and lactate-utilizing bacteria. Feces were collected from 3 mature geldings fed grass hay with access to pasture. Fecal microbes were harvested by differential centrifugation, washed, and re-suspended in anaerobic media containing ground corn, wheat, or oats at 1.6% (w/v) starch and one of five …

Research On The Detection Model Of Sugar Content In Different Position Of Citrus Based On The Hyperspectral Technology, Jie Dengfei, Yang Jie, Peng Yaxi, Lian Yuxiang, Zhang Deng

Food and Machinery

Hyperspectral techniques were used to study the sugar content of different parts of citrus, and the sugar content detection models with hyperspectral information of calyx, stem and equator part were established respectively. The results showed that the model established by calyx was better than that of stem and equator. The detection models of partial least squares regression (PLSR), principal component regression (PCR), and stepwise multivariate linear regression (SMLR) were established respectively, and the results of these three models were close. The PLSR model was found to the best among them, after Norris derivative pretreatment methods were applied, the prediction correlation …

Determination Of Organic Selenium In Food By Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, Gong Liang, Xiong Jun, Yu Yigang

Food and Machinery

A method was established to direct determination of organic selenium in food. The organic selenium was extracted by adding cyclohexane in aqueous solution with pH value of 7.0, and the content of organic selenium was determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry after microwave digestion. In the best test conditions, the limit of detection and quantification were 0.45 μg/kg and 1.5 μg/kg, respectively. The recoveries ranged from 93.5% to 103.0%. The method has many advantages such as simple operation, high precision, wide linear range and so on, and can be used for accurate determination of selenium in food. So it …

Effects Of Different Heating Temperature Of Sous Vide On Preservation Quality Of Catfish, Tang Bin, Zhang Min, Feng Liping, She Wanwan

Food and Machinery

The Sous Vide technology at different center temperature conditions (core temperatures were 60, 70, and 80℃, respectively, heated for 5 min) on the preservation qualities of catfish during refrigerated storage (3 ℃+1 ℃) was studied to provide theoretical basis for the application of Vide Sous technology in the preservation of fish. The results showed that, compared with the control group, the drip loss and pH of catfish increased significantly (P＜0.05) in the Sous Vide treatments. Moreove, a high fat oxidation level was maintained during the refrigerated storage (P＜0.05). The L^* value of color in three groups treated with Sous …

Separation Of Procyanidin From Grape Seed By Aqueous Two-Phase System, Zhang Xifeng, Cheng Guang, He Qian, Zhang Fenqin, Luo Guanghong

Food and Machinery

Procyanidin from grape seed were separated and purified by the aqueous phase two-extraction. Aqueous two-phase extraction systems, differently assisted extraction methods and the extraction strategies were firstly studied. The best extractions of procyanidin by aqueous two-phase system were investigated based on orthogonal experimental design. The results showed that, in the aqueous two-phase extraction system of ethanol and (NH₄)₂SO₄, the extraction method was the microwave-assisted extraction, i.e., Ethanol, water, and compounded by microwave treatment, as well as (NH₄)₂SO₄ were added. It was found that the best extraction conditions were 30%(w/w) …

Research Progress Of Gluten-Free Rice Bread, Wang Li, Wu Tong, Yi Cuiping, Qian Haifeng, Zhang Hui, Qi Xiguang

Food and Machinery

Gluten-free rice bread is made from rice, yeast, water, and some other ingredients, which is one of the foods for gluten allergy customer. Without the gluten in it, the rice bread dough could not form firm network, and the quality of rice bread is poor. Recently, researches were focused on improving the process or adding with extra additives to improve its quality. The standard of gluten-free rice bread and its materials were introduced in this paper. Moreover, the researches about rice bread were also introduced.

Research Progress On Preparation And Application Of Starch-Based Films, Chen Qijie, Zhou Liling, Dong Xufang, Zheng Xueming, Wang Jianhui

Food and Machinery

Starch is the second largest renewable raw materials in the world except for the cellulose. Comparing with the synthetic material, the starch-based films shows more unique and excellent properties such as green, non-toxic, biodegradable. It is one of the most promising new materials because it can ease the pollution to environment and the pressure on the dying up raw material of non-degradable synthetic material, and realize the sustainable development of resources. The main methods of preparing starch-based films including the wet and dry ways were reviewed in the paper. The physical and chemical properties of starch-based films were also summarized. …

Effect Of Solid-State Fermentation On The Ingredients Of Rice Bran, Yin Xiaochao, Qian Haifeng, Wang Li, Zhang Hui, Qi Xiguang

Food and Machinery

In this paper, the changes of protein, lipid, ash and total sugar of rice bran after solid-state fermentation were studied for deep development of rice bran resources. The results showed that the contents of protein and ash increased significantly after fermentation. Moreover, the contents of lipid and total sugar decreased gradually with fermentation time. The optimized fermentation condition was: 37 ℃, 102 h, moisture content of 60%, initial pH 5.5, inoculation amount of 20 mL/100 g, with the true protein content as the response value. In this condition，the true protein content of fermented rice bran was 19.65%,increased 41.88% compared with …

Effect Of Phytosanitary Irradiation On The Postharvest Quality Of Seedless Kishu Mandarins (Citrus Kinokuni Mukakukishu), J. Ornelas-Paz, Maria Belén Meza, David Obenland, Karina Rodriguez (Friscia), Akanksha Jain, Shantaé M. Thornton, Anuradha Prakash

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

Transnational trade of ‘Seedless Kishu’ mandarins (Citrus kinokuni mukakukishu) would require them to be subjected to a suitable phytosanitary treatment. Irradiation is used as an effective treatment for many fruit, but the effect on quality of kishu mandarins is unknown. ‘Seedless Kishu’ mandarins were treated with gamma irradiation (150, 400, and 1000 Gy) and stored for three weeks at 6 °C and then for one week at 20 °C. Irradiation at 400 and 1000 Gy promoted browning of the calyx end and fungal infection. Irradiation caused immediate reductions in pulp firmness, vitamin E, individual sugars and carotenoids but …

Storage Induced Changes In Sensory Characteristics And Viscosity Of Cocoa And Whey Protein Enriched Functional Dairy Drink, H. R. Gupta, S. K. Kanawjia, M. K. Saluja, Prateek Sharma

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

The functional dairy drink product developed in the present study was packaged in LDPE pouches stored at refrigeration temperature 4±1°C. The results of storage studies depict that the product can be stored upto 18 days at 4±1°C without significantly affecting its sensory qualities. Overall acceptability scores decreased from initial 93.0 to 69.2 after 18 days of storage at 4±1°C for the drink enriched with whey protein; for the drink enriched with whey protein and cocoa, the scores decreased from 93.4 to 72.4. The consistency score of the product decreased from 27.5 to 19.5 for whey protein enhanced drink and from …

Inhibition Of Listeria Monocytogenes On Ready-To-Eat Meats Using Bacteriocin Mixtures Based On Mode-Of-Action, Paul Priyesh Vijayakumar, Peter M. Muriana

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Bacteriocin-producing (Bac⁺) lactic acid bacteria (LAB) comprising selected strains of Lactobacillus curvatus, Lactococcus lactis, Pediococcus acidilactici, and Enterococcus faecium and thailandicus were examined for inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes during hotdog challenge studies. The Bac⁺ strains, or their cell-free supernatants (CFS), were grouped according to mode-of-action (MOA) as determined from prior studies. Making a mixture of as many MOAs as possible is a practical way to obtain a potent natural antimicrobial mixture to address L. monocytogenes contamination of RTE meat products (i.e., hotdogs). The heat resistance of the bacteriocins allowed the use of pasteurization to …

Lactose Intolerance: An Overview Of The Facts And Their Implications, Noelle M. Yeo

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Lactose intolerance is often blamed for the symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, gas, abdominal pain, and nausea, that ail many people. Patients often do not seek proper diagnosis from a physician and create their own treatment plans, severely restricting lactose intake, without professional guidance. Even those who do seek the care of a physician find that diagnosis is complicated by less-than ideal testing and confusion due to the symptoms common to many other conditions. The misconceptions and inability to confirm a diagnosis of lactose intolerance can cause nutrient deficiencies in these patients, as well as begin a pattern of unnecessary …

Efficacy Of Natural Plant Extracts In Antimicrobial Packaging Systems, Kofi Jocelyn Brobbey, Jarkko J. Saarinen Adj. Prof., Hanna-Leena Alakomi Dr., Baoru Yang Prof., Martti Toivakka Prof.

Journal of Applied Packaging Research

Antimicrobial plant extracts used in food packaging provide a healthy packaging alternatives. They contain aromatic and phenolic compounds that are responsible for their antibacterial properties. In this study, we report the antibacterial effects of extracts obtained from sea buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides L.) leaves, and inner bark of pine trees (Pinus silvestris) that were applied as coatings on paper suitable for packaging application. Extracts from sea buckthorn leaves exhibited antibacterial effect both as a solvent extract and as a coating on paper against Pseudomonas aeruginosa as test bacteria. However, coatings of pine bark extract did not exhibit …

The Host Microbiome Regulates And Maintains Human Health: A Primer And Perspective For Non-Microbiologists, Sunil Thomas, Jacques Izard, Emily Walsh, Kristen Batich, Pakawat Chongsathidkiet, Gerard Clarke, David A. Sela, Alexander J. Muller, James M. Mullin, Korin Albert, John P. Gilligan, Katherine Diguilio, Rima Dilbarova, Walker Alexander, George P. Prendergast

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

Humans consider themselves discrete autonomous organisms, but recent research is rapidly strengthening the appreciation that associated microorganisms make essential contributions to human health and well being. Each person is inhabited and also surrounded by his/her own signature microbial cloud. A low diversity of microorganisms is associated with a plethora of diseases, including allergy, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, and even neuropsychiatric disorders. Thus, an interaction of microorganisms with the host immune system is required for a healthy body. Exposure to microorganisms from the moment we are born and appropriate microbiome assembly during childhood are essential for establishing an active …

The Synergistic Antioxidant Effect And Structure-Activity Relationship Of Six Flavonoids, Xiao Xingning, Xu Wenhui, Zuo Dan, Liao Xia, Ming Jian

Food and Machinery

In this study, the ABTS free radicals scavenging activity was as an indicator, the Chou-Talalay method was used to investigate the synergistic antioxidant effect and structure activity relationship of six kinds of small molecules with different structures. The results showed that the ABTS free radicals scavenging activity of the six kinds of flavonoids was in following order, i.e., 5,6,7-trihydroxy flavone > 6-hydroxyl flavone > 3,7-dihydroxy flavone > 5-hydroxy flavone > 3-hydroxy flavone > 7-hydroxyl flavone > ascorbic acid. Among them, 5,6,7-trihydroxy flavone, 6-hydroxy flavone and 3,7-dihydroxy flavone oxidation effect significantly, under different concentration and two flavonoid compounds on ABTS free radicals scavenging activity of the combined …

Optimization Of Germinationp Process And Analysis Of Nutritional Components In Hull-Less Barley, Dong Jilin, Li Pengchong, Shen Ruiling, Shao Shu

Food and Machinery

The effects of germination on total phenolics and β-glucan in barley were studied by single factor and Orthogonal experiment, and the Optimum process parameters of barley germination were obtained. The results showed that the optimum technological conditions were as follows, i.e. The seed were germinated at 30 ℃ for 2 days using the pH 7.0 solution. Under this condition, 1.13 mg/g of total phenol and 2.31% of β-Glucan were obtained. On the basis of the best germination process, the changes of nutrient composition and enzyme activity before and after germination of highland barley were also studied. The results showed that …

Optimization Of Hot Air Vacuum Freeze Drying For Eurotus Eryngii, Sun Cui, Wang Yu, Sheng Xiaorui, Li Kuokuo

Food and Machinery

In order to increasing the drying speed, quality and energy consumption in the for Eurotus eryngii drying, the effects were studied, of from the hot-air temperature, hot-air time and vacuum freeze-drying time,on drying rate, sense judgment, rehydration ratio and Amino acids by using the Box-Behnken optimal design. Based on the experimental data, the response surface methodology was employed for the muli-variable experiments and the regression model was established. The optimal parameters were obtained as follows: hot air drying temperature 50 ℃, hot air drying time is 60 min, and the vacuum freeze-drying time is 10 h. The combined drying method …