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Effect Of Compound Preservatives On Orah Fruits Storage Quality, Luo Yican, Li Jinchao, Lu Tanyu, Kang Yuangan, Lu Lilan

Food and Machinery

Objective:This study aimed to investigate the effects of different concentrations of preservatives on storage quality of orah fruits, so as to reduce the use of preservatives during its planting.Methods:The weight loss rate, vitamin C content, soluble solid content and titratable acid content of fruits were determined under different storage conditions, by using different concentrations of preservative.Results:At 4 ℃ and room temperature, the weight loss rate of fruits treated with preservatives was lower than that of the control group, and preservative treatment had different fresh-keeping effects on orah fruits. At 4 ℃, significant differences in vitamin …

Optimization Of Calcium Removal In The Carapace Of Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtle And Structural Characteristics Of Its Collagen, Zhao Qiongyu, Hu Jian, Chen Yuxin, Li Caiyan, Song Wei

Food and Machinery

Objective:To improve the extraction rate and product purity of Chinese soft-shelled turtle （pelodiscussinensis）dorsal collagen. Methods:The decalcification rate and collagen recovery rate were used as evaluation indicators to investigate the effects of hydrochloric acid concentration, decalcification time, decalcification temperature and solid-liquid ratio on the decalcification of the carapace of Chinese soft-shelled turtle. The removal process of calcium salts was optimized, and the structural changes of decalcified and non-decalcified turtle carapace collagen were analyzed by SDS-PAGE, ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy, infrared absorption spectroscopy, amino acid analysis and other techniques under the same extraction conditions. Results:The optimal decalcification process conditions were …

Optimization Of Recrystallization Process Of Flavonoids From Guanxi Pomelo, Hu Yang, Zheng Liyan, Yang Yuanfan, Wu Jinhui, Ni Hui

Food and Machinery

Objective:This study aimed to improve the recrystallization yield and purity of flavonoid.Methods:Taking the crude flavonoids from pomelo peel extracted by ultrasonic-assisted ethanol extraction as raw materials, the process parameters of ethanol recrystallization and purification of flavonoids were optimized by response surface methodology.Results:The main factors affecting the recrystallization yield of flavonoids were ethanol concentration, crystallization time, pH value, and the interaction between ethanol concentration and pH value, among which, the ethanol concentration affacted most significantly.Conclusion: The optimal recrystallization conditions of flavonoids were as follows: ethanol volume fraction of 24%, liquid-solid ratio of 10∶1 (mL/g), …

Optimization Of Alcohol Extraction Process And In Vitro Lipid-Lowering Effects Of Puerariae Lobata, Dong Hongying, Pang Huina, Xiao Fengqin, Shao Shuai, Yan Mingming

Food and Machinery

Objective:This study focused on exploring thein vitrolipid-lowering efficacy of Puerarin lobata extract.Methods: The adsorption ratios of oil, cholesterol, sodium glycocholate and sodium taurocholate were evaluated by a multi index comprehensive scoring method to optimize the P. lobata alcohol extraction process using Box-Behnken response surface methodology with extraction time, extraction times and ethanol concentration as influencing factors.In vitro lipid-lowering activity was further validated by comparing the levels of TG and TC accumulation and the extent of intracellular lipid droplet accumulation in a model of human hepatoma (HepG2) fatty liver cells induced by palmitic acid (PA).Results: …

Optimization On Extraction Technology Of Bacteriostatic Extract From Indocalamus Leaves And Its Bacteriostatic Test, Liu Liping, Xu Peng, Lei Xiaohong, Wang Ning, Yang Bing

Food and Machinery

Objective:To study and optimize the extraction technology of bacteriostatic extract from Indocalamus leaves. Methods:The extracts were drawn from Indocalamus leaves by ultrasound-assisted, refluxing and immersing method with extraction solvents: water, ethyl acetate, pH 4 of hydrochloric acid solution, pH 4 of acetic acid solution, pH 10 of ammonia solution and different volume ratio ethyl alcohol. The tests were carried out to analyze the antimicrobial effects with indicator bacteria Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Shigella Dysenteriae and Salmonella typhi and the total bacteriostatic circle was as inspection indicator, to find out the best extraction solvent and the best …

Study On Extraction And Pyrolysis Analysis Of Newphytodiene In Tobacco Leaves, Hu Chao, Zhang Dingjie, Hu Zhizhong, Song Lingyong, Li Zhihua, Wu Wentao, Zhang Junsong

Food and Machinery

Objective:In order to clarify the heat release behavior of neophytadiene under different conditions.Methods:Use Soxhlet extraction method, chromatography column method to extract and purify neophytadiene in tobacco powder, combined with IR, ¹H NMR and MS spectrum technology, the structure was confirmed, and Py-GC/MS was used to analyze and study the pyrolysis products of neophytadiene under different conditions.Results:The performance of neophytadiene at different temperatures under anaerobic and aerobic conditions had good cracking thermal stability, and it can still maintain its original state at high temperature. The types of new phytadiene cracking products increased with the increasing …

Optimization Of Puffing Process Of Blueberry Residue Composite Indica Rice And Its Antioxidant Activity, Zhang Xinzhen, Yang Tao, Jiang Yiting, Ju Feilong, Gao Yang, Sun, Li Xueling, Liang Jin

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to research and develop puffed blueberry dregs indica rice and fruit snack food. Methods: Using indica rice flour and blueberry residue powder as raw materials, three experimental factors including moisture content, extrusion temperature and screw speed were selected, and the expansion degree, anthocyanin content and sensory score were taken as comprehensive indexes. The expansion process was optimized by single factor and orthogonal test, and the antioxidant activity of the expanded products was studied. Results: The optimum process parameters were as follows: the moisture content of the material was 16%, the temperature of the …

Study On Mixing Design And Freezing Resistance Optimization Of Glutinous Rice Balls, Lu Yibei, Du Tongshen, Ma Junhua, Fan Jiong, Yang Hua, Yang Liuming

Food and Machinery

Objective:To improve the poor quality of glutinous rice balls during the freezing process. Methods:The appropriate addition amount of sweet potato starch and wheat starch was obtained through single factor experiment, and then the D-optimal mixture experiment was designed by using sweet potato starch, wheat starch and glutinous rice flour as raw materials to improve the sensory quality and texture characteristics of glutinous rice balls. On the basis of the mixture formula, the effect of deep-sea fish antifreeze protein addition on the frost resistance of glutinous rice balls was explored, and the optimal addition amount was obtained. Results:The …

Effects Of Guava Leaf Extract On The Quality And Antioxidant Capacity Of Sugar Free Bread, Liu Jinjin, Zhu Siming, Lu Huiling, Zheng Kaifan, Xu Jialu

Food and Machinery

Objective: In order to develop a sugar-free, antioxidant and low-cost bread. Methods: Guava leaf extract and neohesperidin dihydrochalcone were added as functional ingredients to the bread. The specific volume, texture, water retention and free radical scavenging capacity of bread were tested to analyze its quality and antioxidant capacity. Results: There was no obvious linear relationship between the additive amount of the guava leaf extract and the comprehensive quality of the bread, but the additive amount of guava extract was positively correlated with the total phenolic content, DPPH+ and hydroxyl radical scavenging of bread. When the additive amount …

Recent Studies On The Effect Of Ultrasonic Treatment On Food Allergens, Shu Erlian, Niu Bing, Chen Qin

Food and Machinery

Thisreview introduced the food allergens and their sensitization mechanism, and summarized the research progress of peanut, soybean, milk, shrimp, egg and kiwifruit allergens in ultrasound treatment. Moreover, the research direction of ultrasound treatment in reducing food sensitization was also prospected.

Interactions Between Food Polyphenols And Proteins And Their Effects On Protein Characteristics, Xu Mengting, Hao Yanbin, Qi Jianxun, Ding Baomiao, Chen Yonghao

Food and Machinery

This paper summarizes the research progress on the types of interactions between proteins and polyphenols and their effects on protein characteristics, and prospects the future foods with the coexistence of polyphenols and proteins.

Research Status Of Modern Detection Technology In Automatic Liquor Picking Of Chinese Baijiu, Lin Hui, Zhang Suyi, Zhang Lian, Zhang Liqiang, Zheng Changning

Food and Machinery

This paper mainly summarized the research status of relevant detection technology in automatic liquor picking since the industrial revolution in China, and prospected its research and application. At the same time, the related research results of influencing liquor quality were summarized.

Research Progress On Nutritional Characteristics And Biological Activity Of Bactrian Camel Milk, Zhang Min, Peng Xiaoyu, Gao Yu, Wang Jiaqi, Pan Lina

Food and Machinery

In this paper, the composition of protein, amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients in bactrian camel milk was discussed, and the research progress of the biological activities of camel milk and its enzymolysis products such as hypoglycemic, antibacterial, antiviral and antioxidant activities was summarized.

Research On Quantitative Fish Segmentation Method Based On Line Laser Scanning, Ma Junxiao, Gong Ze, Kang Jiaming, Zhang Xu, Wang Huihui, Li Gang

Food and Machinery

Objective：To realize the mechanization of quantitative cutting of fish before processing fish products. Methods:Obtained the fish contour data by linear laser scanning， the distribution of fish body weight with body length was obtained. The quantitative cutting models of fish body with fixed weight and equal weight were constructed, and the validity and accuracy of the method were verified by experiments. Results:The results showed that the predicted curve of fish body weight distribution was close to the real distribution curve, the accuracy of 10 fish was above 91%. The mean absolute errors were 0.16, 0.38 and 1.15 g, …

Development Of Single-Piece Ham Package Defect Recognition And Sorting System Based On Parallel Robot, Wang Yinming, Zhang Dan

Food and Machinery

Objective: Improve the sorting effect of single-piece ham package. Methods:Combined with automatic control, machine vision and other technologies, a sorting system capable of identifying single-chip ham defects was designed based on a Delta parallel robot. The kinematics and dynamics model of 2-DOF Delta parallel robot was established, and then the Delta parallel robot was optimized. The composition of control system and the algorithm of image processing were designed. Results: The system can successfully identify impurities and creases, with the recognition rate of up to 95%. It can also accurately and efficiently sort single-piece ham package, with the …

Study On Migration Mechanism Of Sweeteners In Tipping Paper, Zhang Qin, Ye Mingqiao, Wang Na, Wang Lei

Food and Machinery

Objective:This study aimed to solve the problem of cigarette flavoring technology that the surface taste of splicing paper weakens over time. Methods:A rapid method for the simultaneous determination of two kinds of sweeteners was established based on ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC). The change of the content of the sweetener on the surface of the tipping paper was analyzed, and the induced migration experiment was used to analyze the migration of sweeteners. The surface porosity, air permeability and surface water absorption of aluminized splice paper were analyzed by scanning electron microscope, air permeability tester and surface water absorption tester. …

Effects Of Slightly Acidic Electrolytic Water On Blueberry Sterilization Process And Storage Quality, Huang Liping, Jin Xueyuan, Li Yong, Xue Jing

Food and Machinery

Objective:To improve the preservation quality of blueberry.Methods:Based on the influencing factors of the effective chlorine concentration, treatment temperature and soaking time of the SAEW, and the response value of the microbial sterilization rate on the surface of blueberries, the orthogonal test was used to optimize the process conditions. At the same time, the optimally treated blueberries and sterile water-treated blueberries (control group) were stored at (25±1) ℃, and the bad fruit rate, hardness, respiration strength, soluble solids content, titratable acid content, anthocyanin content, and malondialdehyde (MDA) content of blueberries were measured every 7 days.Results:The optimal …

Protective Effects Of The Pea Ace Inhibitory Peptide On Induced Damage Of Ea.Hy.926 Cells, Zhang Shuo, Zheng Xiqun, Liu Xiaolan, Wang Juntong

Food and Machinery

Objective:This study aimed to realize the high-value utilization of pea protein.Methods:Using pea protein as raw material, ACE inhibitory peptide derived from pea protein was prepared by double-enzyme coordinated enzymatic hydrolysis method, and the ACE inhibition rate, hydrolysis degree and soluble protein content of the hydrolysate were used as indicators to determine the best enzymatic process for the pea ACE inhibitory peptide. Then the ACE inhibitory peptides produced under the optimal enzymatic digestion process were graded by ultrafiltration to explore the effect of molecular weight on the ACE inhibitory activity. Finally, the protective effect of the pea peptide with high ACE …

Species Substitution And Mislabeling Of Ceviche, Poke, And Sushi Dishes Sold In Orange County, California, Courtney J. Kitch, Amanda M. Tabb, Grace E. Marquis, Rosalee S. Hellberg

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

Raw, ready-to-eat (RTE) seafood products have become increasingly popular globally, but they are vulnerable to species substitution and mislabeling. DNA barcoding allows for fish species identification by extracting, amplifying, and sequencing a standardized gene target. A wide variety of fish products have been studied with DNA barcoding, but little investigation of ceviche and poke has occurred in the United States. Sushi is known to be a target of mislabeling but has not been extensively studied in Orange County, CA. The objective of this study was to investigate species substitution and mislabeling of sushi, poke, and ceviche dishes sold at restaurants …

Developing Tasty And Nutritious Sustainable Foods Using Note By Note Cooking And 3d Food Printing, Roisin Burke, Pauline Danaher, Maria Peña Niebuhr

Conference papers

Aim:

Note by Note (NbN) cooking and 3D food printing individually and in combination allow for the creation of customized nutritious foods. NbN cooking involves making foods from pure compounds or mixtures of compounds and allows for reduction of food spoilage and increase of the global output of agriculture.

Method:

NbN recipes were developed using pure compounds and mixtures of pure compounds, and printed with a Procusini® 3D food printer. The food item was selected. In this study, “Pasta” was selected for the soya and hemp samples and “Chocolate” for the pea protein sample. The recipes were prepared and the …

Sodium Alginate, Nanoclay And Curcumin Based Food Packaging Material For Intelligent Food Packaging Applications, Kalpani Y. Perera, Máille Hopkins, Shubham Sharma, Brendan Duffy, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal

Articles

Bionanocomposite food packaging contains materials of biological origin which display high-performance activity when compared to biopolymers and are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional packaging materials. Intelligent packaging monitors the condition of the food or environment surrounding the food and communicates changes to the consumer. This study aimed to develop a bionanocomposite intelligent packaging material by utilising sodium alginate, nanoclay and curcumin. Sodium alginate (2 W/V% SA) film incorporated with 0.3 W/V% curcumin (Cur), glycerol, and nanoclay (NC) in various concentrations (0, 0.5, 1 and 2 W/V %) was prepared using the solvent casting method. The influences of nanoclay and curcumin on …

Biodegradable Active Bio-Nanocomposite Film For The Enhanced Shelf Life Of Tomatoes, Kalpani Y. Perera, Shubham Sharma, Brendan Duffy, Amit K. Jaiswal, Swarna Jaiswal

Articles

The increased environmental pollution has led to finding sustainable solutions for non-renewable plastic-based food packaging materials. Thus, the use of biomaterial-based packaging material has become an immense trend. This work aims at developing an antimicrobial biodegradable chitosanalginate bio-nano composite film with TiO2 nanoparticle (NPs) for food packaging applications. The film was developed by a solution casting method. The chemical, mechanical, thermal, barrier, antimicrobial, and biodegradable properties of the packaging films were evaluated. Packaging studies were performed for 15 days for cherry tomatoes. The designed packaging material had enhanced the mechanical properties with a significantly (p < 0.05) higher tensile strength of 15.76 folds and 2 fold higher elongation at break. The UV barrier properties increased by 88.6%, while the film transparency decreased by 87.23%. Molecular interaction of N-H covalent bonds was observed between alginate and chitosan together with TiO2 NPs. The developed bio-nano composite film showed antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogens E. coli, S. aureus, S. typhi, and L. monocytogene with a log reduction of 7.08, 7.28, 6.04 & 6.02 log CFU/ml respectively at 24 hours incubation period. The film was completely biodegraded and a weight loss of 89.06% was observed in bio-nanocomposite film during the 3 months. Shelf-life estimation of cherry tomato using developed packaging films showed an increase in the shelf-life up to 8 days with stable pH, total soluble solids, and weight with no bacterial growth when packaged with prepared film. Owing to their improved mechanical, UV barrier, antibacterial, and biodegradability, the prepared active bio-nano composite packaging films could be considered a potential candidate for fruit packaging.

Creating A Culture That Supports Food Security And Health Equity At Higher Education Institutions, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, Lanae B. Hood, Rebecca L. Hagedorn-Hatfield, Matthew J. Landry, Megan M. Patton-López, Rickelle Richards, Jody L. Vogelzang, Zubaida Qamar, Kendra Oonorasak, Georgianna Mann

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Food insecurity on college campuses is a major public health problem and has been documented for the last decade. Sufficient food access is a crucial social determinant of health, thus campuses across the country have implemented various programs, systems and policies to enhance access to food which have included food pantries, campus gardens, farmer’s markets, meal share or voucher programs, mobile food applications, campus food gleaning, food recovery efforts, meal deliveries, and task force/working groups. However, little is understood about how to best address food insecurity and support students who are struggling with basic needs. The impact of food insecurity …

Spectrophotometric Methods For Measurement Of Antioxidant Activity In Food And Pharmaceuticals, Marios C. Christodoulou, Jose C. Orellana Palacios, Golnaz Hesami, Shima Jafarzadeh, José M. Lorenzo, Rubén Domínguez, Andres Moreno, Milad Hadidi

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the application of antioxidants in food and pharmaceuticals due to their association with beneficial health effects against numerous oxidative-related human diseases. The antioxidant potential can be measured by various assays with specific mechanisms of action, including hydrogen atom transfer, single electron transfer, and targeted scavenging activities. Understanding the chemistry of mechanisms, advantages, and limitations of the methods is critical for the proper selection of techniques for the valid assessment of antioxidant activity in specific samples or conditions. There are various analytical techniques available for determining the antioxidant activity of biological …

Acrylamide Mitigation By Novel Lactic Acid Bacteria And Bifidobacteria Isolated From Various Food Products: Optimization Of Mitigation, Effect Of Simulated Gastrointestinal Conditions, And Potential Mechanism, Amal Salem Albedwawi

Dissertations

Acrylamide is a toxic compound that is formed in heated carbohydrate-rich food. Scientists have analyzed acrylamide levels before, during, and after processing in order to study the mitigation strategies and, due to the lack of knowledge, this study aimed to: 1) screen 120 newly isolated LAB for their acrylamide removal; 2) optimize the conditions for 6 selected strains of pH, temperature, time and salt, using the Box-Behnken design (BBD), and analyze their acrylamide removal levels; 3) investigate acrylamide removal abilities of the selected LAB isolates under in-vitro digestion conditions, using the INFO-GEST 2.0 model; and 4) examine the mechanism of …

Enhancement Of Phenolic Recovery And Bioactivity Of Date Palm Leaf Extract Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents And Green Extraction Technology, Raghad Shehadeh Abdal Rahman

Theses

This study was designed to explore date palm leaves, an agro by-product, as a potential source of natural polyphenolic compounds using appropriate green Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent (NADES) and emerging green extraction technologies. Herein, six different NADES were prepared using six different hydrogen donors and choline chloride as hydrogen bond acceptor at a molar ratio of 1:2 (w/w) and different NADES concentrations (10, 20, 40, and 80%, in water, at 40°C). Among the studied NADES, Glycerol-based NADES showed higher phenolic yield compared to saccharide and organic acid-based NADES. Afterward, to enhance the extraction efficiency, NADES were coupled with microwave (MAE-NADES) …

Association Of A Green Tea Extract With Serum Immunoglobulin G Status And Neonatal Vitality In Newborn Dairy Calves, M. E. Reis, Melissa C. Cantor, C. M. M. Bittar, Joao H. C. Costa

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Poor vigor at birth has been associated with reduced IgG absorption from colostrum and a reduced vitality in neonatal dairy calves. Some natural compounds, such as green tea extract, may improve vitality in compromised calves. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the potential of supplementing a green tea extract (15 mL) to calves to improve vigor and activity behavior for the first 72 h postnatal. Also, this study aimed to investigate the influence of green tea extract supplementation on calf serum IgG concentration and the apparent efficiency of absorption (AEA) of colostral IgG. Holstein calves (n …

Development Of A Targeted Mass Spectrometry Method For The Detection And Quantification Of Peanut Protein In Incurred Food Matrices, Sara Schlange

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

The unintentional presence of peanut in food products through allergen cross-contact is a considerable safety concern for peanut-allergic individuals. The food industry monitors for this contamination using immunoassays; however, these detection methods demonstrate issues with recovery and accurate quantification of allergenic protein when analyzing processed, complex food matrices. Of particular concern is the deficit in immunoassay-based detection and quantification of peanut in cookie and dark chocolate matrices, as the unintentional presence of peanut has been observed in these food products. A liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method for the detection and quantification of peanut protein in cookie and …

Safety Assessment Of Novel Foods And Food Proteins, Niloofar Moghadam Maragheh

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

The global food market needs to grow and supply food demand to feed the growing world population. Alternative food proteins, including novel sources of safe foods and ingredients, are the candidates that could provide more environmentally sustainable choices, animal welfare, and consumers health. Novel foods and food proteins must undergo premarket safety evaluations including allergenicity assessment to reduce the risk of cross-reactivity with known allergens and uncharacterized risk to food allergic individuals. This research addressed the safety assessment of some novel foods and food ingredients using the study of stability of proteins in pepsin and sequence identity analysis in the …

Identification Of Gut Microbiome Composition Responsible For Gas Production, Erasme Mutuyemungu

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

Gas production remains a significant barrier to increasing intake of dietary fiber-containing foods for many consumers. Therefore, this thesis is comprised of two studies focusing on the role of the gut microbiome in contributing to gas production during fermentation of dietary components. Previous studies have reported significant correlations between Megasphaera elsdenii and gas production during fermentation of pulses. Therefore, the objective of the first study was to determine the role of M. elsdenii in gas production by the microbiome during fermentation of foods commonly associated with gas production. Human fecal microbiomes were separated based on the presence (Me+) or absence …