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Application Of Physical Modification In The Improvement Of Functional Properties Of Egg White Protein, Wu Yong-Yan, Wang Qia, Duan Wen-Shan, Zhang Yu-Feng, Huang Qun Mar 2021

Application Of Physical Modification In The Improvement Of Functional Properties Of Egg White Protein, Wu Yong-Yan, Wang Qia, Duan Wen-Shan, Zhang Yu-Feng, Huang Qun

Food and Machinery

This paper reviewed the research results of physical modification of egg white protein in recent years, described the role of physical modification methods on the function improvement of egg white protein, and analyzed the characteristics of various modification methods in improving the functional properties of egg white protein.

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Advances In The Study Of In Vitro Simulated Digestion, Li Nuo, Zhang Dong-Jie, Zhang Gui-Fang, Lu Bao-Xin Mar 2021

Advances In The Study Of In Vitro Simulated Digestion, Li Nuo, Zhang Dong-Jie, Zhang Gui-Fang, Lu Bao-Xin

Food and Machinery

Different types of in vitro digestion conditions and digestion parts were categorized summarized in this review, and different types of in vitro simulated digestion tests were analyzed. The application of in vitro simulated digestion in different nutrients was also reviewed.

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Research Progress Of 31P-Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy In Food Analysis, Han Zhi, Gong Lei, Wang Hui-Xia, Jiang Feng, Zhu Xiao-Ling, Huang Zong-Qian, Cao Qi Mar 2021

Research Progress Of 31P-Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy In Food Analysis, Han Zhi, Gong Lei, Wang Hui-Xia, Jiang Feng, Zhu Xiao-Ling, Huang Zong-Qian, Cao Qi

Food and Machinery

The research progress of quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance in phospholipids, phosphates, organophosphorus pesticides, purity identification were reviewed, which could provide reference for the further development of new applications of quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance in food analysis and detection.

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Active Components, Physiological Functions And Application Progress Of Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit, Yin Xia-Wei, Wang Chu-Yan, Yang Liu-Qing, Cao Jiang-Wei Mar 2021

Active Components, Physiological Functions And Application Progress Of Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit, Yin Xia-Wei, Wang Chu-Yan, Yang Liu-Qing, Cao Jiang-Wei

Food and Machinery

In this paper, the active components of theAronia Melanocarpa fruits were introduced, and the physiological functions of Aronia Melanocarpa fruits were emphasized. The development status of the Aronia Melanocarpa fruits of was expounded. Finally, some suggestions on its application prospect were put forward, hoping to provide reference for the comprehensive utilization of the resources of Aronia Melanocarpa.

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Research Progress In Physiological Function, Extraction And Application Of Anthocyanidin From Black Soybean Coat, Wei Xin-Yuan, Chen Hong-Yin, Cheng Dao-Mei Mar 2021

Research Progress In Physiological Function, Extraction And Application Of Anthocyanidin From Black Soybean Coat, Wei Xin-Yuan, Chen Hong-Yin, Cheng Dao-Mei

Food and Machinery

Summarized the physiological functions and separation and purification process of anthocyanidins from seed coat of black bean, and its application in food, medicine and cosmetics and other industries, and also prospected the future research and utilization of anthocyanidins from seed coat of black bean.

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Research Progress On Detection Technology Of Chemical Components In Water-Based Emulsion Adhesives For Cigarette, He Jing-Yu, Li Guo-Zheng, Chen Yang, Qiu Jian-Hua, Zhang Ying-Hao, Liu Wen-Zhao, Wang Hong-Xia Mar 2021

Research Progress On Detection Technology Of Chemical Components In Water-Based Emulsion Adhesives For Cigarette, He Jing-Yu, Li Guo-Zheng, Chen Yang, Qiu Jian-Hua, Zhang Ying-Hao, Liu Wen-Zhao, Wang Hong-Xia

Food and Machinery

According to the different objects determinand, the detection methods were described, includes residue in production process, additives, and heavy metal impurities, etc. in water-based emulsion adhesives for cigarette. And the development trend of detection methods of water-based emulsion adhesives for cigarette was also prospected.

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Effect Of Extrusion Process On Different Forms Of Phenolic Compounds And Antioxidant Activities Of Hulless Barley, He Yang-Hang, Liu Gang, Xia Chen, Deng Jun-Lin, Lin Chang-Bin, Xiang Zhuo-Ya, Chen Jian, Zhang Wen-Hui Mar 2021

Effect Of Extrusion Process On Different Forms Of Phenolic Compounds And Antioxidant Activities Of Hulless Barley, He Yang-Hang, Liu Gang, Xia Chen, Deng Jun-Lin, Lin Chang-Bin, Xiang Zhuo-Ya, Chen Jian, Zhang Wen-Hui

Food and Machinery

This study was aimed at determining the contents of different forms of polyphenols and antioxidant activities of hulless barley. The contents and types of polyphenols were detected by Folin-ciocalteu and HPLC, respectively. The antioxidant activity was investigated by testing the scavenging ability of DPPH radicals. Results showed that the free, bind and total phenolic content of hulless barley decreased respectively by 89.3%, 23.7% and 52.7%, and esterified polyphenols slightly increased by 2.49 mg/100 g after processing. The variety of polyphenols segregated from free polyphenol extracts increased three. Besides, 7 phenolic compounds were all tested in bind polyphenols. Ferulic acid had …

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Simultaneous Determination Of Four Flavonoid Glycosides And Limonin In Pomelo By Hplc, Zhang Shan, Huang Xue-Song Mar 2021

Simultaneous Determination Of Four Flavonoid Glycosides And Limonin In Pomelo By Hplc, Zhang Shan, Huang Xue-Song

Food and Machinery

In order to simultaneously determine narirutin, naringin, hesperidin, neohesperidin and limonin in pomelo, the effects of elution conditions and measurement wavelength of high-pressure liquid chromatography on the determination results were studied. The results showed that the optimal measurement conditions were as follows. Chromatographic column of Bio-Bond 5 μm C18 (4.6 mm × 250 mm was used, and the injection volume was 10 μL; the detection wavelengths of flavonoid glycosides and limonin were 283 nm and 220 nm, respectively; The phase: included acetonitrile (A) and water (B) with gradient elution of 0 min, 22% A, 8 min, 22% A, 10 …

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Determination Of Four Synthetic Antioxidants In Edible Vegetable Oil By Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Coupled With Quechers, Zheng Hong-Tao, Liu Zi-Xiong, Wei Rong, Xie Guo-Dan, Dong Hai, Tan Gui-Liang Mar 2021

Determination Of Four Synthetic Antioxidants In Edible Vegetable Oil By Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Coupled With Quechers, Zheng Hong-Tao, Liu Zi-Xiong, Wei Rong, Xie Guo-Dan, Dong Hai, Tan Gui-Liang

Food and Machinery

To establish a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) method for the rapid determination of four synthetic antioxidants (BHT, BHA, TBHQ, and Ionox-100) in seven kinds of edible vegetable oils by QuEChERS assisted with ultrasonic extraction and purification. After ultrasonic extraction with acetonitrile, the samples were purified by QuEChERS technology, DB-35MS capillary column (30 m × 0.250 mm × 0.25 μm) was used for separation of analytes and ion monitoring (SIM) mode was selected for determination. The analytes were quantified by external standard method. The results indicated that the linear range of synthetic antioxidants was 0.5~20.0 μg/mL, and the correlation coefficient (R …

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Study On Semi-Solid Brewing Technology And Flavor Analysis Of Lily Multi-Grain Liquor, You Xiang-Tao, Yu Ji, Zhang Ming, Zhang Bin, Ma Cheng-Jin Mar 2021

Study On Semi-Solid Brewing Technology And Flavor Analysis Of Lily Multi-Grain Liquor, You Xiang-Tao, Yu Ji, Zhang Ming, Zhang Bin, Ma Cheng-Jin

Food and Machinery

The technological conditions of semi-solid fermentation of lily multi-grain liquor were studied using lily and sorghum as the main raw materials, supplemented with rice and corn. Based on the single factor experiments, the saccharification and fermentation conditions of lily multi-grain liquor were optimized by orthogonal experiments and response surface experiments, and its flavor were also analyzed. The results showed that the optimal saccharification conditions were as followed: initial water content 55%, saccharification temperature 28 ℃, saccharification time 16 h, saccharification koji dosage 0.6%. Then the optimal fermentation parameters were: fermentation temperature 28 ℃, fermentation time 9 days, fermentation koji dosage …

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Antioxidant Properties Of Pecan Shell Bioactive Components Of Different Cultivars And Extraction Methods, Cameron Cason, Veerachandra K. Yemmireddy, Juan Moreira, Achyut Adhikari Mar 2021

Antioxidant Properties Of Pecan Shell Bioactive Components Of Different Cultivars And Extraction Methods, Cameron Cason, Veerachandra K. Yemmireddy, Juan Moreira, Achyut Adhikari

School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

Pecan shells are a rich source of various bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This study investigated the effect of pecan variety and method extraction on the antioxidant property of shell extracts. Twenty different varieties of pecan shells were subjected to either aqueous or ethanolic extraction and were examined for total phenolics and antiradical activity. The phenolic content and antiradical activity of shell extracts were significantly (p < 0.05) varied with different pecan cultivars. The total phenolic content of ethanol extracts ranged from 304.2 (Caddo) to 153.54 (Cherokee) mg GAE/g of dry extract and was significantly greater (p < 0.05) than those obtained by aqueous extraction. The antiradical activity of ethanol extracts ranged from 840.6 (Maramec) to 526.74 (Caper Fear) mg TEg−1, while aqueous extracts ranged from 934.9 (Curtis) to 468.3 (Elliot) mg TEg−1. Chemical profiling of the crude and acid hydrolyzed extracts was performed by reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography and flow injection electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. Lignin degradation products such as lignols, dilignols, trilignols, and oligolignols were found to be the major components of tested extracts. Phenolic content and antiradical activity of pecan shell extracts are significantly varied with cultivars and methods of extraction.

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Nutraceutical Intervention With Colostrum Replacer: Can We Reduce Disease Hazard, Ameliorate Disease Severity, And Improve Performance In Preweaned Dairy Calves?, Melissa C. Cantor, D. L. Renaud, Joao H. C. Costa Mar 2021

Nutraceutical Intervention With Colostrum Replacer: Can We Reduce Disease Hazard, Ameliorate Disease Severity, And Improve Performance In Preweaned Dairy Calves?, Melissa C. Cantor, D. L. Renaud, Joao H. C. Costa

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

The objective of this randomized clinical trial was to determine if an intervention with colostrum replacer (CR; Premolac Plus, Zinpro; 125 g/d fed for 3 d) or a placebo milk replacer (Cows Match, Land O'Lakes Inc.; 125 g/d for 3 d) following a triggered alarm could ameliorate disease bouts in dairy calves. The alarm was set to detect negative deviations of milk intake (20% reduction) or drinking speed (30% reduction) in relation to a calf's 12-d rolling average feeding behavior. Calves were enrolled on this study (n = 42 CR, n = 42 placebo) when they triggered an alarm from …

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Determination Of Glycidyl Esters And 3-Mcpd Esters In Edible Oils By Sample Pretreatment With The Combination Of Lipase Hydrolysis And Modified Quechers For Gc-Ms Analysis, Hsin-Ya Tsai, Jhih-Ning Hsu, Chun-Jen Fang, Nan-Wei Su Mar 2021

Determination Of Glycidyl Esters And 3-Mcpd Esters In Edible Oils By Sample Pretreatment With The Combination Of Lipase Hydrolysis And Modified Quechers For Gc-Ms Analysis, Hsin-Ya Tsai, Jhih-Ning Hsu, Chun-Jen Fang, Nan-Wei Su

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Glycidyl esters (GEs) and 3-chloroprapane-1,2-diol esters (3-MCPDEs) are processing contaminants in refined edible oils that have raised concerns globally owing to their potentially carcinogenic properties. Official analytical methods for GEs and 3-MCPDEs, such as AOCS Cd 29a-13 and AOCS Cd 29b-13, require up to 16 h for chemical hydrolysis. Also, parallel experiments should be conducted to correct for the conversion of analytes during hydrolysis in AOCS Cd 29b-13. For AOCS Cd 29c-13 with the shortest operating time, the reaction time (3.5-5.5 min) and temperature of alkaline hydrolysis should be carefully controlled, implying the accuracy may be influenced by human errors. …

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A Convenient And Sensitive Colorimetric Iodide Assay Based On Directly Inducing Morphological Transformation Of Gold Nanostars, Rongju Zhou, Xiaohui Huang, Qingxiao An, Weizhen Xu, Yi Liu, Dong Xu, Suyan Wang, Qinlu Lin, Jianglin Zhang Mar 2021

A Convenient And Sensitive Colorimetric Iodide Assay Based On Directly Inducing Morphological Transformation Of Gold Nanostars, Rongju Zhou, Xiaohui Huang, Qingxiao An, Weizhen Xu, Yi Liu, Dong Xu, Suyan Wang, Qinlu Lin, Jianglin Zhang

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

We propose a convenient and easy colorimetric assay for highly sensitive detection of iodide by using gold nanostars (GNSs) as probes. The assay relies on that iodide directly changes the morphology of GNSs and alters their longitudinal localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) without surface modifications and the use of other reagents. Upon increasing iodide concentration, GNSs gradually transformed to sphere gold nanoparticles, the absorbance at longitudinal LSPR decreased, and solution color varied from greenish blue to red, as confirmed by the UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. With this strategy, as low as 0.005 μM of iodide can be …

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Novel Uplc-Ms/Ms Method For Standardization Of Niazimicin Content In Edible Seeds And Leaves Of Moringa Oleifera Lam., Eman M. Abdelsayed, Amira Abdel Motaal, Rasha S. Hanafi Mar 2021

Novel Uplc-Ms/Ms Method For Standardization Of Niazimicin Content In Edible Seeds And Leaves Of Moringa Oleifera Lam., Eman M. Abdelsayed, Amira Abdel Motaal, Rasha S. Hanafi

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Moringa oleifera (MO) is a highly nutritious plant, whose leaves and seed pods are consumed in Africa, Asia, sub-Himalayan regions and South America. A novel ultra-high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method for the standardization of the bioactive thiocarbamate compound from MO, niazimicin (NZ) in seeds and leaves, is developed, optimized and validated according to the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, using desipramine as the internal standard. Multiple reaction monitoring detection of transitions 358.05>106.86 and 266.38 > 193.04 with collision energy of 25V and 40V, respectively were used. A gradient was optimized at 35-55%B …

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Tea Polyphenol Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Inhibits Cell Proliferation In A Patient-Derived Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Xenograft Mouse Model Via Inhibition Of Proline-Dehydrogenase-Induced Effects, Wen-Jui Lee, Tzu-Chun Cheng, Yun Yen, Chia-Lang Fang, You-Cheng Liao, Ching-Chuan Kuo, Shih-Hsin Tu, Li-Cheng Lin, Hui-Wen Chang, Li-Ching Chen, Yuan-Soon Ho Mar 2021

Tea Polyphenol Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Inhibits Cell Proliferation In A Patient-Derived Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Xenograft Mouse Model Via Inhibition Of Proline-Dehydrogenase-Induced Effects, Wen-Jui Lee, Tzu-Chun Cheng, Yun Yen, Chia-Lang Fang, You-Cheng Liao, Ching-Chuan Kuo, Shih-Hsin Tu, Li-Cheng Lin, Hui-Wen Chang, Li-Ching Chen, Yuan-Soon Ho

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Triple-negative breast cancers (TNBCs) lack specific targeted therapy options and have evolved into highly chemo-resistant tumors that metastasize to multiple organs. The present study demonstrated that the proline dehydrogenase (PRODH) mRNA level in paired (tumor vs. normal) human breast tissue samples (n=234) was 6.6-fold greater than normal cells (*p=0.021). We established stable PRODH-overexpressing TNBC (HS578T) cells, and the malignant phenotypes were evaluated using soft agar colony formation and Transwell migration assays. The results demonstrated that PRODH induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition in cancer cells and increased cell proliferation. The present study found that the tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) significantly inhibited …

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Quercetin Blocks The Aggressive Phenotype Of Triple Negative Breast Cancer By Inhibiting Igf1/Igf1r-Mediated Emt Program, Wei-Jen Chen, Jie-Heng Tsai, Li-Sung Hsu, Chih-Li Lin, Hui-Mei Hong, Min-Hsiung Pan Mar 2021

Quercetin Blocks The Aggressive Phenotype Of Triple Negative Breast Cancer By Inhibiting Igf1/Igf1r-Mediated Emt Program, Wei-Jen Chen, Jie-Heng Tsai, Li-Sung Hsu, Chih-Li Lin, Hui-Mei Hong, Min-Hsiung Pan

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

The cancer-preventive activities of quercetin have been extensively studied in invasive breast cancer; however, the role of quercetin on triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) with overexpression of insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF1R) has not been resolved. In this article, we demonstrated that quercetin inhibited the activation of IGF1R and its downstream kinases Akt and Erk1/2 in a dose-dependent manner in human MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells (TNBC cell line). Related to this, quercetin markedly suppressed the metastatic phenotype and epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) of MDA-MB-231 cells by inhibiting the expression of EMT transcription factors Snail and Slug. Quercetin also increased the secretion of …

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Three-Way Analysis-Based Ph-Uv-Vis Spectroscopy For Quantifying Allura Red In An Energy Drink And Determining Colorant's Pka, Erdal Dinç Prof., Nazangül Ünal, Zehra Ceren Ertekin Mar 2021

Three-Way Analysis-Based Ph-Uv-Vis Spectroscopy For Quantifying Allura Red In An Energy Drink And Determining Colorant's Pka, Erdal Dinç Prof., Nazangül Ünal, Zehra Ceren Ertekin

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Three-way analysis-based pH-UV-Vis spectroscopy was proposed for quantifying allura red in an energy drink product without the need for chromatographic analysis, and determining the colorant’s pKa without using any titration technique. In this study, UV-Vis spectroscopic data matrices were obtained from absorbance measurements at five different pH levels from pH 8 to pH 12 and arranged as a three-way array (wavelength x sample x pH). In the three-way analysis procedure, parallel factor analysis (PARAFAC) was implemented to decompose the three-way array into a set of trilinear components. Each set of three components relates to spectral, pH and relative concentration profiles …

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Effects Of Beer Based Marinades On The Plasmalogen Content And Composition Of Grilled Ruminant Meats, Charles F. Manful, Thu H. Pham, Natalia P. Vidal, Muhammad Nadeem, Evan Wheeler, Oludoyin A. Adigun, Oluwashina A. Ayinla, Dwayne N. Keough, Raymond H. Thomas Mar 2021

Effects Of Beer Based Marinades On The Plasmalogen Content And Composition Of Grilled Ruminant Meats, Charles F. Manful, Thu H. Pham, Natalia P. Vidal, Muhammad Nadeem, Evan Wheeler, Oludoyin A. Adigun, Oluwashina A. Ayinla, Dwayne N. Keough, Raymond H. Thomas

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Plasmalogens are important phospholipids essential for maintaining cardiovascular and brain health. Ruminant meats are excellent dietary sources of plasmalogens. Globally, grilling remains a popular technique for preparing meats. However, little is known concerning how marination affects retention and quality of plasmalogens in grilled ruminant meats. Here we present information on effect of two unfiltered beer-based marinades infused with herbs and spices on plasmalogens in grilled beef and moose meats. Although total plasmalogen contents of marinated grilled meats were lower compared to unmarinated controls, compositionally, wheat ale- and India session ale-based marinades retained higher levels of PUFA plasmalogen PC (phosphatidylcholine) and …

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Polysaccharide-Rich Red Algae (Gelidium Amansii) Hot-Water Extracts Ameliorate The Altered Plasma Cholesterol And Hepatic Lipid Homeostasis In High-Fat Diet-Fed Rats, Shing-Hwa Liu, Hsin-I Hung, Tsung-Han Yang, Chorng-Liang Pan, Meng-Tsan Chiang Mar 2021

Polysaccharide-Rich Red Algae (Gelidium Amansii) Hot-Water Extracts Ameliorate The Altered Plasma Cholesterol And Hepatic Lipid Homeostasis In High-Fat Diet-Fed Rats, Shing-Hwa Liu, Hsin-I Hung, Tsung-Han Yang, Chorng-Liang Pan, Meng-Tsan Chiang

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

We have demonstrated that red algae Gelidium amansii (GA) hot-water extract (GHE) is a polysaccharide-rich fraction, containing 68.54% water-soluble indigestible carbohydrate polymers; the molecular weight of major polysaccharide is 892. Here, we investigated the mechanisms of GHE on plasma and hepatic lipid metabolisms in high-fat (HF) diet-fed rats. Rats were divided into: normal diet group, HF-diet group, HF-diet+5% GHE group, and HF-diet+1% cholestyramine (positive control) group. GHE supplementation for 8 weeks significantly decreased plasma cholesterol, LDL-C, and VLDL-C levels and increased the fecal triglyceride and bile acid excretion in HF diet-fed rats. GHE group has lower lipid contents in the …

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Suitability Of Sugar Alcohols As Antidiabetic Supplements: A Review, Nontokozo Z. Msomi, Ochuko L. Erukainure, Md. Shahidul Islam Mar 2021

Suitability Of Sugar Alcohols As Antidiabetic Supplements: A Review, Nontokozo Z. Msomi, Ochuko L. Erukainure, Md. Shahidul Islam

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

The major goals in the management of diabetes are to maintain normal control of glucose metabolism and glycemia. Dietary modification is one of the most recommended treatment modalities for diabetic patients. The use of foods sweetened with sugar alcohols (also known as polyols) such as xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, isomalt and erythritol, has brought an escalating interest. Since some sugar alcohols do not raise plasma glucose, as they are partially digested and metabolised. Diet composition and adequacy may be altered by replacing carbohydrates with sugar alcohols. It has been established that these polyols are appropriate sugar substitutes for a …

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Towards New Strategies For Improving The Transfer Of Innovation Between University And The Food Industry, Gwilym A. Williams Mar 2021

Towards New Strategies For Improving The Transfer Of Innovation Between University And The Food Industry, Gwilym A. Williams

Level 3

All commerce relies on effective strategies for completing a deal, but conducting the transaction at the university-industry interface with an intangible asset represented by research results remains a difficult proposition. Beyond differences of mission and culture, it is usually assumed that the established language of technology transfer can permit productive communication by a university across a wide diversity of industries. However, the experience of the authors indicates that an appreciation of aspects such as subtleties of language, conflicting goals, and market understanding must also be brought to bear in successfully completing a transaction. Information asymmetry remains a key challenge to …

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Efficacy Of Bacteriophage Cocktail To Control E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination On Baby Spinach Leaves In The Presence Or Absence Of Organic Load, Badrinath Vengarai Jagannathan, Steven Kitchens, Paul Priyesh Vijayakumar, Stuart Price, Melissa Morgan Mar 2021

Efficacy Of Bacteriophage Cocktail To Control E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination On Baby Spinach Leaves In The Presence Or Absence Of Organic Load, Badrinath Vengarai Jagannathan, Steven Kitchens, Paul Priyesh Vijayakumar, Stuart Price, Melissa Morgan

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Fruits and vegetables are high in nutrients that are essential for a healthy lifestyle. However, they also harbor an extensive array of microorganisms such as bacteria, which can be beneficial, neutral, or pathogenic. Foodborne pathogens can contaminate produce at any stage from the farm to the consumer’s table. Appropriate washing techniques using sanitizers can reduce the risk of pathogen contamination. Issues related to maintaining concentration, efficacy, and other problems have been a challenge for the food industry and, when left unresolved, have led to different outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. In this study, the efficacy of a lytic bacteriophage cocktail was …

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Pickle And Other Condiment Recipes From Backyard Farmer, Wayne C. Whitney, Sue Ann Gardner Mar 2021

Pickle And Other Condiment Recipes From Backyard Farmer, Wayne C. Whitney, Sue Ann Gardner

Zea E-Books Collection

Compiled by Wayne C. Whitney, Extension Horticulturist University of Nebraska Extension Publication CC-245 (1972) With a new Preface by Sue Ann Gardner Here are the favorite pickle and other condiment recipes submitted by viewers of Backyard Farmer, a television program of the Extension Service, University of Nebraska College of Agriculture. On this program, questions pertaining to the home, yard and garden are answered by specialists in the areas of Horticulture and Forestry, Entomology, Plant Pathology and Agronomy. This publication resulted from an on-the-air request for pickle recipes. Some 536 recipes were received from interested viewers from Nebraska and surrounding states. …

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Anthocyanin-Containing Purple Potatoes Ameliorate Dss-Induced Colitis In Mice, Shiyu Li, Tianmin Wang, Baojun Xu, Vijay Indukuri, Jairam Vanamala, Lavanya Reddivari Mar 2021

Anthocyanin-Containing Purple Potatoes Ameliorate Dss-Induced Colitis In Mice, Shiyu Li, Tianmin Wang, Baojun Xu, Vijay Indukuri, Jairam Vanamala, Lavanya Reddivari

Department of Food Science Faculty Publications

Ulcerative colitis (UC), a major form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is on the rise worldwide. Approximately three million people suffer from IBD in the United States alone, but the current therapeutic options (e.g., corticosteroids) come with adverse side effects including reduced ability to fight infections. Thus, there is a critical need for developing effective, safe and evidence-based food products with anti-inflammatory activity. This study evaluated the antiinflammatory potential of purple-fleshed potato using a dextran sodium sulfate (DSS) murine model of colitis. Mice were randomly assigned to control (AIN-93G diet), P15 (15% purple-fleshed potato diet) and P25 (25% purple-fleshed potato …

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3d Printing Of Human Microbiome Constituents To Understand Spatial Relationships And Shape Parameters In Bacteriology, Jacques Izard, Teklu Kuru Gerbaba, Shara R. P. Yumul Mar 2021

3d Printing Of Human Microbiome Constituents To Understand Spatial Relationships And Shape Parameters In Bacteriology, Jacques Izard, Teklu Kuru Gerbaba, Shara R. P. Yumul

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

Effective laboratory and classroom demonstration of microbiome size and shape, diversity, and ecological relationships is hampered by a lack of high-resolution, easy-to-use, readily accessible physical or digital models for use in teaching. Three-dimensional (3D) representations are, overall, more effective in communicating visuospatial information, allowing for a better understanding of concepts not directly observable with the unaided eye. Published morphology descriptions and microscopy images were used as the basis for designing 3D digital models, scaled at 20,000×, using computer-aided design software (CAD) and generating printed models of bacteria on mass-market 3D printers. Sixteen models are presented, including rod-shaped, spiral, flask-like, vibroid, …

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The Effects Of Wort Oxygenation Scenarios On Fermentation Performance, Volatile Flavor Compound Development, And Flavor Stability In High Gravity Brewing, Ben Jabson Mar 2021

The Effects Of Wort Oxygenation Scenarios On Fermentation Performance, Volatile Flavor Compound Development, And Flavor Stability In High Gravity Brewing, Ben Jabson

Master's Theses

High gravity (HG) brewing has become the most used strategy for maximizing fermenter productivity in commercial brewing. While HG brewing has many benefits, the additional stress placed on the yeast due to the higher concentration of fermentable sugars in the wort can negatively impact fermentation performance and flavor compound formation. A proper dissolved oxygen (DO) level is vital to guarantee adequate yeast performance during HG fermentations. Dissolved oxygen is vital to yeast viability throughout the fermentation process, as yeast requires oxygen to synthesize vital cell membrane components needed for continued anaerobic growth and cell division. Previous research has demonstrated the …

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Research Progress Of Inhibitory Effects Of Polyphenolic Compounds On Xanthine Oxidase, Hong Xin-Yue, Wu Jian-Mei, Luo Xiao-Qiao, Liu Kai, Zhou Wei-Jie, Zhang Guo-Wen Feb 2021

Research Progress Of Inhibitory Effects Of Polyphenolic Compounds On Xanthine Oxidase, Hong Xin-Yue, Wu Jian-Mei, Luo Xiao-Qiao, Liu Kai, Zhou Wei-Jie, Zhang Guo-Wen

Food and Machinery

The inhibitory activities and types of polyphenolic compounds on xanthine oxidase and their interactions in the past five years was summarized in this review, and the structure-activity relationship, the structural modification and its development and application of metal complex were also prospected. This will provide some references for the research and development of polyphenolic compounds as lowing uric acid food functional factors and drugs.

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The Flavor Characteristics Of Bayberry Wine And Glutinous Rice Bayberry Wine Were Analyzed Based On Gas Chromatography-Ion Migration Spectrum, Xian Ling-Zhi, Liu Jin-Yang, Lu Jin-Hua, Xie Ding Feb 2021

The Flavor Characteristics Of Bayberry Wine And Glutinous Rice Bayberry Wine Were Analyzed Based On Gas Chromatography-Ion Migration Spectrum, Xian Ling-Zhi, Liu Jin-Yang, Lu Jin-Hua, Xie Ding

Food and Machinery

The volatile components of glutinous rice bayberry wine and bayberry wine were compared by gas chromatography-ion migration spectrum, and the sensory evaluation was made at the same time. The volatile substances of bayberry wine mainly include ethyl butyrate, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl orthocaproate, ethyl propionate, ethyl caprylate, glutaldehyde and 2-methylbutyraldehyde.The volatile substances of glutinous rice bayberry wine mainly include: ethyl isovalerate, ethyl valerate, isobutyl acetate, leaf alcohol acetate, ethyl lactate, propyl aldehyde, octyl aldehyde, trans-2-hexenal aldehyde, 3-hydroxy-2-butanone and diisobutyl ketone, etc. The composition of the two samples was significantly different. The volatile matter of glutinous rice bayberry wine was more abundant …

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Comparison Of Nutritional, Flavor And Functional Characteristics Of Tibetan Yak Butter At Different Altitudes, Xie Si-Wei, Liu Chun-Ai, Sun Shu-Guo, Luo Zhang, Yang Fei-Yang Feb 2021

Comparison Of Nutritional, Flavor And Functional Characteristics Of Tibetan Yak Butter At Different Altitudes, Xie Si-Wei, Liu Chun-Ai, Sun Shu-Guo, Luo Zhang, Yang Fei-Yang

Food and Machinery

The fatty acid composition, volatile components, rheological properties and antioxidant activity of yak butter at different altitudes (2 500~2 800 m, 3 500~4 000 m and above 4 300 m) in Tibetan were analyzed and compared. The results showed that altitude had significant effects on fatty acid composition, volatile components, rheological properties, and antioxidant activity (P<0.05). The unsaturated fatty acid content of yak butter at altitude of 2 500~2 800 m was the highest. Yak butter with an altitude of more than 4 300 m had pure smell and best flavor quality. Yak butter at altitudes of 3 500~4 000 m had the best fluidity. Yak butter at different altitudes had different antioxidant abilities, among which yak butter at altitudes ranging from 2 500 m to 2 800 m had the strongest DPPH free radical (66.99 mmol/100 g Trolox), hydroxyl free Trolox (26.71 mmol/100 g Trolox), superoxide anion scavenging ability (22.85%), and iron ion chelating antioxidant ability (1.41%).

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