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Auxiliary Hypolipidemic Effect Of Compound Kelp Meal Substitute Powder, Zhang Li, Nie Shi-Ming, Chen Yun-Zhong, Yan Chun-Chao

Food and Machinery

Objective: The hyperlipidemia rat model was established to study the hypolipidemic effect of compound kelp meal substitute powder rich in dietary fiber and unsaturated fatty acids. Methods: Male SD rats were divided into blank control group, model control group and high, medium and low dose groups: 6.58, 3.29 and 1.65 g/kg (equivalent to 10, 5 and 2.5 times of the recommended dose of human body respectively). The blank control group was fed with basic diet, and the other groups were fed with high-fat diet, and the three dose groups were given the corresponding concentration of compound kelp powder suspension by …

Effect Of Biotransformation On Volatile Components Of Siraitia Grosvenorii Extract, Wei Min, Song Xu-Yan, Li Ran, Rong Ling, Dong Ai-Jun, Pan Xi

Food and Machinery

Objective: In order to study the effect of biotransformation of aroma producing bacteria on volatile components of Siraitia grosvenorii extract. Methods: Raoultella planticola VP4-4 was used to biotransform the extract of Siraitia grosvenorii, and the volatile component of Siraitia grosvenorii before and after fermentation were analyzed by simultaneous distillation extraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry（GC-MS）. Results: The main aroma components or aroma precursors in the fermentation products of Siraitia grosvenorii were hexadecanoic acid, （z）-6-octad ecenoic acid, （z,z）-9,12-octadecadienoic acid，methyl-Butanoic acid, hexanoic acid, （Z）-9-Octadecenoic acid ethyl ester, hexadecanoic acid ethyl ester, benzeneacetaldehyde, 5-methyl-2-furancarboxaldehyde, benzaldehyde, nonanal, 2-furanmethanol, Ethenyl-2-methoxy-phenol, etc. In addition, vanillin with strong …

Design Of A Small Integrated Machine For Jujube-Clamping-Peanut, Gao Hai-Chao, Han Hai-Min, Chen Hui-Tao

Food and Machinery

Objective: In view of the fact that material selection for large-scale processing of jujube-clamping-peanut cannot be guaranteed and the food hygiene of manual operation cannot reach the standard, a small integrated machine for jujube-clamping-peanut was designed. Methods: The research status of jujube kernel removal was analyzed, the design index of small jujube-clamping-peanut integrated machine was formulated, and based on the process flow of jujube kernel removal and jujube-clamping-peanut, the mechanical structure of the jujube-clamping-peanut integrated machine was designed. Results: The prototype experiment shows that the jujube automatic charging and positioning rate was 94%, The peanut automatic charging and positioning rate …

Study On Production Process Optimization Of Bread Containing Whole Wheat Flour, Chen Yan-Hong, Zheng Sheng-Lan, Li Hui-Xue, Li Li-Jun, Ni Hui

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to improve the hard texture and rough taste caused by the addition of whole wheat in the baking food. Methods: The effects of instant tea powder, whole wheat flour, baking time and β-glucoside on the quality of whole wheat flour bread were investigated with texture characteristics and sensory evaluation as indicators. Results: The results showed that there was no significant effect on the texture properties and sensory score of wheat flour bread when the volume of addition of instant tea powder was within 3%, andit was negative when the volume reached 4%. Meanwhile, whole wheat flour, …

Preparation And Application Of Indicator Label Based On Papaver Rhoeas L. For Cold Sea Bass Freshness, Zheng Yu-Xi, Jiang Jin-Jin, Jia Qiang, Dong Lei, Chen Cai-Lian

Food and Machinery

Objective: A color change indicator card for visual detection of fresh sea bass was studied. Methods: Using 1% Papaver rhoeas L. pigment as indicator and methyl cellulose gel as film-forming substrate, the label was made to study the color difference（ΔE） of the indicative label. The response of ΔE to pH was studied. Meanwhile, the content of TVB-N, TBARS, pH value, indicator label color and the linear relationship among these factors and ΔE under 4 ℃ sea bass preservation were determined. Results: The results showed that the indicator label had good discoloration effect in the range of pH 2.0~9.0. The TVB-N …

Drying Kinetics And Quality Changes Analysis Of Cornus Officinalis Dried By Microwave Freeze-Drying, Zhao Meng-Yue, Du Xu, Ren Guang-Yue, Li Lin-Lin, Liu Pan-Pan, Xu Yi-Ming, Che Xin-Zi

Food and Machinery

Objective: To study the microwave freeze-drying kinetics and product quality of Cornus officinalis. Methods: The microwave freeze-drying technology was used to analyze the drying characteristics, quality changes of total flavonoids and total phenols of Cornus officinalis under different microwave power （100, 200, 300, 400, 500 W）, and the related kinetic model was established. Results: The drying process of Cornus officinalis could be divided into two stages: rising rate and decreasing rate, and there was no obvious constant rate stage. The increase of microwave power could improve the drying rate and shorten the drying time. Data fitting showed that page model …

Research Progress On Extraction Of Fish Oil, Enrichment Of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids And Application Progress Of Epa And Dha, Chen Yan-Jie, Tang Jia-Cheng, Gong Xuan, Huang Ke-Cheng, Shan Qian-Yi, Bao Jian-Qiang

Food and Machinery

This paper summarized the extraction process of fish oil, the method of non-stick oil sites, the health functions of docosahexaenoic acid （DHA） and eicosapentaenoic acid （EPA）, and the development of the oil industry in the future.

Optimization Of Cellulase Hydrolysis Process Of Rice Bran Dietary Fiber And Its Functional Properties, Liu Yan-Lan, Liu Shuang, Lin Ben-Ping, Li Yan-Yun, Yi Cui-Ping

Food and Machinery

Objective: To study the technological conditions of preparing rice bran dietary fibers by cellulase hydrolysis, and analyze the reasons for the difference in the functional properties of different rice bran dietary fibers. Methods: Single factor experiment was used to optimize the process conditions. The chemical composition, oil holding capacity and sodium cholate adsorption capacity of rice bran dietary fibers were measured. And the microstructures of rice bran dietary fibers were observed by scanning electron microscope. Results: When the dosage of cellulase was 100 U/g, the reaction time was 5 hours, and the ratio of material to liquid （m _{rice bran …}

Evaluation Of The Uncertainty For Determination Of 6-Benzyladenine In Soybean Sprouts By Quechers High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Liu Fei-Bo, Wang Xi, Liu Shui-Ping

Food and Machinery

Objective: The uncertainty of HPLC method for determination of 6-benzyladenine in a soybean sproutswas evaluated by QuEChERS pretreatment method. Methods: A mathematical model was established by analysis of uncertainty sources. Then the individual components of uncertainty were evaluated and the combined uncertainties and expanded uncertainties were calculated. Results: The results showed that the uncertainty caused by serval factors, including the configuration of standard solutions and gradient standard solutions, the fitting of the standard curve, the pretreatment process, the recovery rate and repeatability, and the instrument itself. The content of 6-benzyladenine was 0.335 mg/kg in agricultural products （soybean sprouts）. The relative …

Research On Extraction Technology Of Ampelopsis Grossedentata Polysaccharide By Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Method, Wang Xiao-Hui, Yao Mao-Jun, Chen Yi-Jun, Zhu Lu-Yi, Huang Xiang-Yu

Food and Machinery

Objiective: In order to improve the extraction efficiency of polysaccharide from Ampelopsis grossedentata. Methods: Ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction method was used in this study to optimize the extraction process of polysaccharide from Ampelopsis grossedentata. The effects of ultrasound temperature, ultrasound extraction time, enzymolysis pH, ultrasound power and the addition of complex enzyme on the extraction efficiency of polysaccharide from Ampelopsis grossedentata were investigated by single factor test. And the significant factors, including enzymolysis pH, ultrasonic power and he addition of complex enzyme were by Plackett-Burman test. The optimal extraction conditions were obtained through the steepest climbing test and Box-Behnken test. Results: …

Optimization And Validation Of Temperature Parameters Of Burley Tobacco Baking Process, Cheng Chuan-Ling, Yang Shuo, Wang Jian-Min, Zhang Gai-Hong

Food and Machinery

Objective： To enhance the content of aroma substances in burley tobacco after baking. Methods: Established the model between the content of reducing sugar after baking and the temperatures of the three drying zones, and optimized the temperatures of the three drying zones by the total amount of aroma substances of burley tobacco after baking. Results: The R² of the model was 0.947, and the fitting effect was excellent. The effects of temperature in drying zone 2 and 3 on aroma enhancement of burley tobacco was greater than that in drying zone 1, and the best baking conditions were 110 …

Antibacterial Activity And Stability Of Polygonum Chinense Linn Extracts On The Staphylococcus Aureus, Yang Ai-Hua, Song Shan-Shan, Wang Wei-Wei

Food and Machinery

Objective: To study the antibacterial activity and stability of Polygonum chinense Linn extracts against standard strains of Staphylococcus aureus in vitro. Methods: The antibacterial activity of Polygonum chinense Linn extracts on the Staphylococcus aureus were determined by oxford cup test and microdilution broth method. The OD_{600 nm} value of S. aureus was used as an index, and the influence of pH, temperature, ultraviolet radiation and metal ions on its stability was explored. Results: The results showed that Polygonum chinense Linn extracts had certain inhibitory activity on Staphylococcus aureus, and the minimum inhibitory concentration was 8 mg/mL. In addition, Polygonum …

Research Progress On The Active Compounds Of Sea Buckthorn And Their Physiological Functions And Utilization, Ning Zhi-Xue, Niu Guang-Cai, Zhu Li-Bin, Zhu Dan, Wei Wen-Yi, Wang Si-Pu

Food and Machinery

The active compounds in sea buckthorn such as flavonoids, polyphenols, polysaccharides, vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids were introduced in this review, and their physiological functions such as anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, immune regulation, anti-aging and anti-oxidation were discussed. Moreover, the problems faced during the development of sea buckthorn products, and the relative solutions were also summarized. This can help the development of sea buckthorn as functional products such as juice, wine, sea buckthorn oil, Jiaosu and yogurt, and contribute to improving the utilization value of various active compounds in sea buckthorn.

Design Of Steamed Bread Machine Production Line Based On Ahp And Triz Theory, Fu Xiao-Li, Xu Qiao, Yang Shu-Feng, Zhang Bin

Food and Machinery

Objective: In view of the problems of low human-computer interaction, insufficient modeling aesthetics and lack of design characteristics in the production line of steamed bread machine, the fuzzy evaluation method combined with AHP and TRIZ is used for the innovative design. Methods: The key areas of positioning design were obtained by analytic hierarchy process. The TRIZ standard engineering parameters were used to analyze the contradiction and construct the contradiction matrix. The invention principle was used to find the optimal solution of the design scheme, and the matter field analysis method was introduced to solve the specific practical problems of the …

The Influence Of Modifying Methods On The Adsorption Of Methylene Blue By Moringa Oleifera Seed Shelling Biochar, Dong Cheng, Li Mei-Ping, Guo Cai-Xia, Yu Li-Gang

Food and Machinery

Objective: The adsorption performance of the seed-shell biochar from Moringa oleifera prepared under different technological conditions on methylene blue was investigated in this study. Methods: The magnetic seed shelling biochar (Fe₃O₄-MOS) and modified seed shelling biochar (KOH-MOS) were prepared by ultrasonic-assisted K₂CO₃-Fe₃O₄ co-impregnation pyrolysis and KOH impregnation pyrolysis at 1 000 ℃, respectively. The physicochemical properties of the samples were characterized by XRD, SEM and FTIR. On this basis, the adsorption characteristics of the two kinds of biochar for methylene blue (MB) solution were determined by equilibrium adsorption method. …

Research On Multi-Party Evolutionary Game Model Of Food Supply Chain Under The Application Of Blockchain, Ren Li-Xiao, Song Xuan, Zhang Li, Zhou Na

Food and Machinery

Objective: The influencing factors of blockchain application in food supply chain and the behavior problems of all participants in food supply chain are worth exploring. Methods: Using the evolutionary game method, the tripartite game model of food enterprises, government and consumers was constructed, and the replication dynamic equation was established; The effects of different initial values, access cost, premium coefficient and information authenticity on the choice of tripartite strategy were analyzed. Results: The steady state of the system was related to the proportion of the initial strategy population. The block link in cost had a great impact on the strategic …

Early Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Promotion Of Infant Activity, Strength And Communication: A Qualitative Exploration, Kailey Snyder, Priyanka Chaudhary, Angela Pereira, Kimberly Masuda, Jessica Niski, Danae Dinkel

Journal Articles

Introduction

Fostering physical activity, muscle strengthening and communication skills in diverse environments are vital to ensuring healthy infant development; however, promotion of these skills may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore healthcare workers, parents and childcare providers' perceptions of the pandemic's influence on how they engage with infants to promote physical activity, muscle strength and communication.

Methods

37 subjects (12 = parents; 12 = childcare providers, 13 = healthcare workers) participated in a semi-structured interview. Data were analyzed via an inductive content analysis.

Results

The majority of caregivers identified concerns related …

Effects Of Different Fixation Methods On The Quality Of Green Tea Processed By Purple Bud Leaves, Song Xian-Ying, Huang Yan-Mei, Cui Li-Dan, Xiao Wen-Jun, Gong Zhi-Hua

Food and Machinery

Objective: To explore the best fixation method of purple bud green tea. Methods: Using two or three leaves and a bud of self-selected purple bud strain 9803 as raw materials, fresh leaves were treated by microwave, pan-frying, steam and hot air to prepare green tea, and the representative green tea samples were selected for sensory evaluation and quality analysis of taste and aroma. Results: Among the four methods of fixation, the comprehensive score of sensory evaluation of microwave green tea was the highest (89.65), and the main physical and chemical components of microwave green tea, water extract, tea polyphenols, anthocyanins, …

Analysis For Smoke Release Characteristics Of Several Central Electrical Heated Cigarettes, He Hong-Mei, You Xiao-Juan, Liu Xian-Jun, Zhu Xian-Yan, Wang Ming-Hui, Shi Huai-Bin, Xu Ru-Yan

Food and Machinery

Objective: Studied the smoke emission characteristics of central electric heating cigarette. Methods: The release amount and stability of total and puff-by-puff mainstream smoke were investigated by taking seven domestic cigarettes （Cigarettes A-G） and one foreign cigarette （Cigarette H） as the samples. The factors that may influence smoke release stability were discussed. Results: ① The transfer ratios of nicotine and glycerol in Cigarettes H were the lowest; ② The smoke release stability of Cigarettes H was the highest; ③ The release behavior of TPM, nicotine and glycerol on a puff-by-puff basis all showed increase-decrease trend with the increase of puff sequence, …

Study On Photoelectric Detection Method Of Nitrite Content In Food With Microfluidic Mixer Chip, Pang Hao-Ran, Xie Jia-Qing, Guan Qi-Feng, Meng Xiao-Yu, Sun Ru-Qian, Zhou Fu-Yang

Food and Machinery

Objective: A high-precision, low-cost quantitative and rapid detection method of nitrite in food based on photoelectric detection principle was proposed, and a portable nitrite detector equipped with microfluidic mixer chip was constructed. Methods: The microfluidic mixer chip was designed to realize the rapid mixing of test samples. The mixing efficiency of the chip was verified by peristaltic fluid simulation. The influence of UV curing parameters on the microfluidic mixer chip channel accuracy was analyzed, the microfluidic mixer chip was prepared. The photoelectric detection system of nitrite was designed and established. The relationship between nitrite content and induced voltage was analyzed, …

An Aptamer Colorimetric Method Was Established To Detect Chloramphenicol In Eggs Based On Dnase-Catalyzed Reaction, Cheng Hui, Liu Shun, Li Bo, Huang Yu-Lan, Zhou Tao

Food and Machinery

Objective: A new method for the rapid detection of chloramphenicol in eggs was established, by preparing the aptamer magnetic bead complex, based on the mechanism of inhibiting the catalytic color reaction between the DNase and heme. Methods: The aptamer and DNase was combined through complementary base pairing, and it was combined with aptamer composite magnetic beads. Furthernore, by adding different concentrations of chloramphenicol solution, the DNase and chloramphenicol nucleic acid adaptation was disintegrated by dissociation of DNase catalytic chromogenic reaction combined with hemoglobin. Results: The linear range of chloramphenicol was 0.001~100.000 mg/kg, and the absorbance was linearly correlated with the …

Real Time Detection Method Of Fruit Defects Based On Deep Learning, Zhou Sheng-An, Huang Geng-Sheng, Zhang Yi-Yun, Gao Dong-Fa

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to optimize and improve the CenterNet method for detecting fruit defects. Methods: the lightweight convolutional neural network of MobileNetV3 was used to replace the original backbone network of CenterNet accelerate the detection speed, improve the module of MobileNetV3, enhance the detection ability of the model for small and medium-sized defective blocks of fruit, and optimize the pre detection stage of CenterNet to increase its detection accuracy. Results: The recognition rate of significant defects such as apples with diameter > 4 mm was 99.7%, and the detection speed was 113 FPS, with the model volume of 1.31 MB. …

Simulation Analysis Of Tobacco Leaf Redrying And Drying Process Based On Comsol, Qin Ji-Wei, Wang Li-Hua, Jiang Wei, Wang Jiong-Li, Jia Tong-Peng

Food and Machinery

Objective: To study the drying shrinkage mechanism of tobacco leaves during the redrying process. Methods: Based on the theory of porous media and elasticity, combined with Fourier's law and Fick's law, the numerical simulation of the thermal expansion, hygroscopic expansion and temperature coupling process in the tobacco leaf drying process was realized. Results: During the redrying process, the maximum stress occurred when the tobacco leaves were dried for about 3 minutes. The moisture stress during the drying process was much greater than the thermal stress; During the low-temperature slow-curing process, the internal moisture evaporation rate of the tobacco leaves was …

Hypoglycemic Effect Of Perilla Leaf Extract On Type 1 Diabetic Mice, Qi Xin, Lu Xin-Tong, Lin Chang-Qing, Cui Cheng-Bi

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study focuses on exploring the effect of perilla leaf extract on hypoglycemic in type 1 diabetic mice. Methods: Streptozotocin （STZ） was used to induce the establishment of type 1 diabetes （T1DM） mouse model, and then the normal group, model group, perilla leaf extract high-dose group （400 mg/kg）, perilla leaf extract low-dose group （200 mg/kg）, positive group （150 mg/kg） were investigated. During the test, the food intake and water consumption of the mice were recorded, and the fasting blood glucose （FBG） of T1DM mice was measured every week, and the glucose tolerance level （OGTT） was measured on the 28th …

Detection Of Mixing Proportion Of Stem By Near Infrared Spectroscopy Combined With Linear Non-Negative Regression Coefficient Regression Method, Liu Jing, Hu Jian-Xi, Yang Fang-Fang, Gao Hui, Yang Pan-Pan

Food and Machinery

Objective: To establish a rapid method for the determination of stem content in finished tobacco by near infrared spectroscopy. Methods: The finished tobacco mixed with different proportion of stem silk （5%, 8%, 11% and 14%） was used as the test object. The near infrared spectrum information of pure stem silk, pure leaf silk and tobacco mixed with different proportion of stem silk was collected, respectively. Orthogonal Partial Least Squares Discrimination Analysis （OPLS-DA） was used to identify the overall difference of the near infrared spectral information of the above three kinds of samples. Variable Importance for the Projection （VIP） feature spectrum …

Evaluation Of Cigarette Quality Stability Based On Similarity Analysis Of Smoke Components, Zhang Wei, Yu Qi-Chang, Qi Da-Wei, Zhou Yan, Wu Da, Lu Jie

Food and Machinery

Objective: The evaluation methods of cigarette quality stability based on different indexes are compared, which provides a theoretical basis for the selection of evaluation indexes of cigarette product quality stability. Methods: Used the heart-cutting two-dimensional gas chromatography （HC-2D-GC） to analyze the key components in cigarette smoke components. The fingerprint of qualified products was established, and the stability of cigarette product produced in different places within three years was evaluated by Euclidean distance similarity. The results were compared with the method based on the conventional parameters of cigarette smoke. Results: The smoke stability evaluation method based on the conventional smoke gas …

Advances In Research On The Rapid Detection Of Probiotics, Lu Xiu-Li, Li Bai-Liang, Huo Gui-Cheng, Yue Ying-Xue, Guo Jia-Yao

Food and Machinery

The rapid detection methods of traditional probiotics， the next-generation probiotics based on immunological detection technology and molecular biology detection technology was reviewed, and the rapid detection technology development was prospected.

Research Progress On Biological Activity And Quality Control Of Panacis Japonici Rhizoma, Shen Pei-Yao, Zhang Ye, Li Yu-Qin, Yan Jian-Ye, Wang Yuan-Qing

Food and Machinery

The biological activities of Panax japonicus, including the effects on nervous system, digestive system, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular system, immune system, endocrine system and other systems were summarized and the quality control of saponins, nucleosides, polysaccharides and amino acids in Panax japonicus was analyzed in this paper. And its future research was prospected.

The Development Experience Of British Food Gdas Labeling And Several Enlightenments To China, Huang Ze-Ying, Huang Bei-Xun

Food and Machinery

This study carried out a case study on food GDAs （Guideline Daily Amounts） labeling in British. It was found that GDA_S labeling which has been implemented for over 20 years, changed from BOP （Back of Package） labeling to FOP labeling. The labeling shows the amount of energy, sugar, fat, saturated fat, and salt per serving, as well as the percentage of the recommended daily intake by using the specific nutrient system measurement model. The labeling lacks of color coding and visual icon, and its implementation is not as effective as most FOP labels. Therefore, it is suggested to display …

Changes Of Forages Fed To Dairy Cows In The Whole Year In Taiwan, F. H. Hsu, C. H. Lu

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Objectives of this study were to determine the kinds and the percents of forages fed to dairy cows in the whole year. Data were taken weekly by the dairy farmers for one year, including kinds and weights of forages fed to dairy cows, the heads of milking cows, dry cows and heifers. Dairy farmer A used napiergrass (Pennisetum purpureum) green chop 68.2%, napiergrass silage 15.3%, pangolagrass (Digitaria decumbens) hay 3.2% and imported bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) hay 13.3% to feed cows. Dairy farmer B fed cows with napiergrass green chop 65.1%, pangolagrass 13.0% and imported …