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Research On Influence Of Light Region On Near Infrared Spectroscopy For Online Detection Of Sugar Content Of Grapefruit, Tang Ziye, Wen Tao, Dai Xingyong, Hu Feng

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To improve the accuracy of online measurement of sugar content of grapefruit by near infrared spectroscopy. [Methods] The pomelo online non-destructive testing equipment developed by ourselves was used to collect diffuse transmission spectrum data of pomelo in three light regions. In the wavelength range of 650~950 nm, orthonormal variable transformation （SNV）, multiple scattering correction （MSC）, Normalize, Savitzky-Golay first order derivative, SG-1st preprocessed the original data, used the adaptive weighting algorithm （CARS） to screen the spectral characteristics of the grapefruit sugar content, and established a partial least squares regression （PLSR） model. 30 grapefruit samples that were not involved in the …

Online Detection And Sorting Of Passion Fruit Quality Based On Machine Vision Using Multi-Indicator, Chu Xuan, Hong Jialong, Feng Gengxin, Yao Zhenquan, Ma Zhiyu

Food and Machinery

[Objective] Refining the accuracy and intelligence of passion fruit quality assessment. [Methods] The study used the capabilities of OpenCV along with a compact neural network architecture, MobileNetV3_large_ssld, to accurately determine the fruit's diameter, ripeness, and the degree of its wrinkling. The diameter measurement was achieved by analyzing the short side of the fruit's minimum bounding rectangle. The ripeness assessment was based on the pixel ratio of H component values within specific ranges （H∈[0,10]∪[156,180], [11,25], [26,34], [125,155]） in the HSV color space. Furthermore, the study developed a MobileNetV3_large_ssld model to evaluate the wrinkling of the fruit's skin. Leveraging these three key …

Design Of Apple Damage Automatic Detection System Based On Machine Vision, Qin Yinchu, Li Tao, Li Xu, Wang Meiling, Tan Zhiying

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To meet the practical requirements for comprehensive grading based on the appearance quality and size of apples, and to address issues such as low efficiency of manual sorting, complex structure, and high cost of sorting equipment for Chinese apples. [Methods] A YOLOv5s-apple model was proposed. The transformer module and CBAM attention module were introduced into the backbone network, and the weighted Bidirectional feature pyramid network (Bi-FPN) was added to improve the neck network. Then, combined with HALCON software, a self-designed intelligent apple damage detection system was used to carry out damage sorting and size classification. [Results] The experimental results …

Early Spoilage Detection Of Apple Based On Generative Adversarial Network And Mask R-Cnn, Yu Qilong, Zhao Xiaodong, Ji Yu, Wang Chunrong, Sun Yao

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To improve the detection accuracy of early apple spoilage zone. [Methods] An apple spoilage detection method was proposed based on generative adversarial network and convolutional neural network. The Pix2PixHD model was used to generate near-infrared imaging data of stored apples in the early postharvest metamorphic area. The Mask R-CNN model was used to segment the generated near Infrared image to detect the deterioration zone in the apple. Based on generative adversarial network and convolutional neural network technology, the early deterioration region segmentation and prediction of postharvest apples were implemented by using the generated near-infrared imaging data on a low-cost …

Study On Temperature Field In Tall Bungalow Based On Geosynclinal Ventilation, Zhang Shuyuan, Wang Sen, Hou Yaolong, Chen Xi, Zhang Xiangxiang

Food and Machinery

[Objective] In order to study the effects of geosynclinal ventilation on the temperature of tall bungalow warehouse. [Methods] The numerical simulation software COMSOL was used to conduct numerical simulation of temperature field under mechanical ventilation for 96 h for tall bungalow warehouse with size of 60 m×24 m and loading height of 6 m. By establishing the mass conservation equation, momentum conservation equation and energy conservation equation, the variation of temperature field in the warehouse under different ventilation modes was analyzed, and the numerical simulation of different unit ventilation conditions was extended. [Results] After mechanical ventilation for 36 h, most …

Chemical Composition Analysis Of Walnut Leaves And Their Ethanol Extracts, He Jiali, Hu Enming, Wang Jihui, Hu Bokai, Liu Yana

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the chemical constituents of walnut leaves. [Methods] The volatile components of walnut leaves were analyzed by head-space solid micro-extraction and coupled with GC-MS. The chemical composition of ethanol extract was identified using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole Orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Exactive). [Results] 88 kinds of volatile compounds were identified in walnut leaves, mainly terpenoids, of which sesquiterpenoids account for 78.35%. 30 kinds of active components were identified from ethanol extracts, including twenty kinds of polyphenols (twelve kinds of flavonoids), four kinds of phenylpropanoids, three kinds of pentacyclic triterpenoids, two kinds …

Analysis Of Main Taste Substances And Sensory Evaluation Of Shuixian Wuyi Rock Tea Narcissus In Different Years, Song Xiaoyue, Wu Zhifeng, Qiu Mutao, Wang Jingwen, Ma Chunhua

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the correlation between taste substances and flavor presentation intensity of Shuixian Wuyi rock tea from different storage years. [Methods] The main taste substances, including tea polyphenols, flavonoids, free amino acids, soluble sugars, catechins and other components, were detected in several years of Narcissus (2022, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006 for storage 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 years, respectively) by using chemical methods and high-performance liquid chromatography, and the reasons for the change of the two and their correlation were analyzed by combining with the sensory evaluation of the electronic …

Comparison Of Volatile Compounds Between The Green And Yellow Ripening Fruits Of Four Guava Species, Wang Haibo, Zhong Dan, Lin Zhixin, Ou Qiyun, Qiu Guiyu

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to analyze the differences in volatile compounds between the mature green and mature yellow fruits of guava. [Methods] The volatile compounds in 4 kinds of guava fruits during the mature green and mature yellow were detected by gas chromatography ion mobility spectroscopy (GC-IMS). [Results] 130 volatile compounds were detected in 4 kinds of guava fruits ("Yanzhihong", "Sijihong", "Baizhenzhu" and "Siji"). Qualitative analysis showed that the fruit flavored ethyl trans-2-butenate, the grass flavored 2-hexenal and hexanal were the volatile compounds with the highest content among the 4 kinds of guava fruits. The content of volatile components in …

Effects Of Pre-Freezing And Sucrose Impregnation Methods On The Quality Of Freeze-Dried Apple Slices, Guo Ziyu, Hu Jiaqi, Yang Feifei, Liu Wuyi, Wang Haiou

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of two pre-freezing methods (vacuum freezing and atmospheric pressure freezing) and two dipping methods (sucrose impregnation before pre-freezing and sucrose impregnation during freeze-drying) on the quality of freeze-dried apple slices. [Methods] The freeze-drying process was divided into six groups: vacuum pre-freezing without sucrose immersion (VFFD), atmospheric pre-freezing without sucrose immersion (CFFD), vacuum pre-freezing with sucrose immersion (BSVFFD), vacuum pre-freezing with sucrose immersion (MSVFFD), atmospheric pre-freezing with sucrose immersion (BSCFFD) and atmospheric pre-freezing with sucrose immersion (MSCFFD). The main quality indexes of freeze-dried apple slices in each group were analyzed. [Results] The color …

Optimization Of The Preparation Process For Propolis Liposome And Antioxidant Activity Analysis, Sun Siyuan, Kong Lingjie, Zhu Hequan, Dong Jie

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to improve the water solubility of propolis, and expand the application of propolis in food industry. [Methods] By utilizing the film dispersion method, propolis liposome was prepared with cholesterol and soy lecithin as the wall material and propolis as the core component. The optimal preparation process for propolis liposome was optimized through a combination of one-factor experiments and response surface methodology with the encapsulation rate as the test index, and its antioxidant activity was also analyzed and evaluated. [Results] The optimal process for preparing propolis liposome consisted of 2.5 g/100 mL soy lecithin, a cholesterol to …

A Study On Extraction Of Volatile Oil From Green Orange Peel By Reduced-Pressure Steam Distillation And In Vitro Antioxidant Activity, Li Guijuan, Zhao Huiping, Xiao Yezhi, Gan Wencheng, Fan Siqi

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to develop a method for extracting volatile oil from green-orange peel by reduced-pressure steam distillation. [Methods] A volatile oil tester was combined with a vacuum device for the extraction of volatile oil from green-orange peel, and a regulating valve in the device controlled the vacuum level. The composition and content of volatile oil under reduced pressure and atmospheric pressure were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and the in vitro antioxidant activity was evaluated. [Results] The optimum process for the extraction of volatile oil by reduced-pressure steam distillation was: particle size of 8 mesh, solid-liquid ratio …

Optimization Of Preparation Process And Molecular Characterization Of Limonin-Albumin Nanoparticles Using Response Surface Methodology, Liang Xinfu, Zeng Zezheng, Chen Deqiang, Huang Li, Dong Qingliang

Food and Machinery

[Objective] The construction of limonin-albumin nanoparticles provides a theoretical basis for the further application of limonin. [Methods] Limonin-albumin nanoparticles were prepared by desolvation-chemical crosslinking method using bovine serum albumin as nanocarriers. The optimal preparation process was determined by single factor experiment and response surface test with embedding rate as index, and the nanoparticles were characterized. [Results] When the amount of bovine serum albumin was 64 mg, the amount of lemon bitter was 4 mg, the specific volume ratio of alcohol to water was 5∶1, and the amount of crosslinker was 125 μL, the average particle size and polydispersion index of …

Biological Activity And Food Application Of Carboxymethyl Pachymaran, Xu Pan, Zhang Fangming, Zheng Hui, Dai Xinwen, Yang Yong

Food and Machinery

Carboxymethyl pachymaran （CMP） is a carboxymethylated modification product of the water-insoluble polysaccharides from Poria cocos. It has many biological activities such as immune regulation, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-oxidation, liver damage protection and intestinal flora regulation. It has a wide application prospect in functional food, active molecular carrier, medicine and other fields. In this paper, the research of CMP at home and abroad in recent years was focused, the biological activity, preparation, identification and application development of CMP were reviewed, and the future development direction of CMP was prospected.

Research Progress In Manufacturing Technique Of Artificial Meat, You Xiaoyan, Li Yachun, Duan Xu

Food and Machinery

Cultivated meat, as an innovative substitute for conventional meat, is widely recognized as an effective solution to challenges such as meat supply shortages, environmental impacts, and animal welfare concerns. Based on the production technology used, cultivated meat can be categorized into three types: plant-based meat, cell-cultured meat, and microbial protein meat. This review explores the production processes and sensory quality enhancement techniques for these three types of cultivated meat, analyzes their respective technological advantages and challenges, and provides a forecast on the future development trends of cultivated meat products.

Research Progress On The Nutritional Composition, Biological Activity, And Application Of Ganoderma Lucidum, Chen Yijun, Yang Xiaomei, Lin Lihua

Food and Machinery

Ganoderma lucidum has anti-tumor, antioxidant, and immune enhancing effects. This review summarized the latest research progress on the main nutritional components and biological activities of G. lucidum and the current comprehensive utilization status of G. lucidum in medical and health fields, analyzed the existing problems, and prospected the future development direction of G. lucidum.

Research Progress On Extraction Methods And Biological Activities Of Korean Pine Seed Oil, Chen Ping, Wang Jin, Li Hua

Food and Machinery

The natural vegetable oil known as Korean pine seed oil is well-known for its high content of being various unsaturated fatty acids, including oleic, linoleic and pinopuric acid. It has been proved that Korean pine seed oil has several physiological benefits such as lowering blood lipids, enhanceing immunity, anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and anti-tumor. This review summarized the extraction methods and pharmacological effects of Korean pine seed oil in recent years, and put forward good suggestions for its application in edible oil and industrial production.

Valorization Of Seafood Waste For Food Packaging Development, Zhijing Zhan, Yiming Feng, Jikai Zhao, Mingyu Qiao, Qing Jin

School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

Packaging plays a crucial role in protecting food by providing excellent mechanical properties as well as effectively blocking water vapor, oxygen, oil, and other contaminants. The low degradation of widely used petroleum-based plastics leads to environmental pollution and poses health risks. This has drawn interest in renewable biopolymers as sustainable alternatives. The seafood industry generates significant waste that is rich in bioactive substances like chitin, chitosan, gelatins, and alginate, which can replace synthetic polymers in food packaging. Although biopolymers offer biodegradability, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity, their films often lack mechanical and barrier properties compared with synthetic polymer films. This comprehensive review …

Growing South Dakota (Summer 2024), College Of Agriculture, Food And Environmental Sciences

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

[Page] 2 Hayengas endow department head of animal science
[Page] 4 Reese named Klingbeil Endowed Educator
[Page] 5 SDSU Rodeo at Nationals
[Page] 6 Nwadike leading Department of Dairy and Food Science
[Page] 8 Hansen serving as 2024 Hobo Day Grand Pooba
[Page] 10 The scoop on the Davis Dairy Plant
[Page] 14 Research shows value in change
[Page] 16 Legacy of 'Yellow Ore, Yellow Hair, Yellow Pine'
[Page] 20 SDSU beef team grows
[Page] 22 SDSU Extension supporting local foods movement
[Page] 24 Bolstering rural child care needs
[Page] 26 Feeding kids great food
[Page] 27 Education Abroad takes …

Effects Of Laccase And Transglutaminase On The Physicochemical And Functional Properties Of Hybrid Lupin And Whey Protein Powder, Teguh Santoso, Thao M. Ho, Geerththana Vinothsankar, Kirsi Jouppila, Tony Chen, Adrian Owens, Masoumeh Pourseyed Lazarjani, Mustafa M. Farouk, Michelle L. Colgrave, Don Otter, Rothman Kam, Thao T. Le

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Plant-based protein is considered a sustainable protein source and has increased in demand recently. However, products containing plant-based proteins require further modification to achieve the desired functionalities akin to those present in animal protein products. This study aimed to investigate the effects of enzymes as cross-linking reagents on the physicochemical and functional properties of hybrid plant- and animal-based proteins in which lupin and whey proteins were chosen as representatives, respectively. They were hybridised through enzymatic cross-linking using two laccases (laccase R, derived from Rhus vernicifera and laccase T, derived from Trametes versicolor) and transglutaminase (TG). The cross-linking experiments were conducted …

Rethinking Food Loss And Waste To Promote Sustainable Resource Use And Climate Change Mitigation In Agri-Food Systems: A Review, Bashir Adelodun, Oyebankole O. Agbelusi, Tammara Soma, Golden Odey, Qudus Adeyi, Pankaj Kumar, Fidelis Odedishem Ajibade, Madhumita Goala, Luis Felipe Oliveira Silva

Arusha Climate and Environmental Research Centre

The sustainable agri-food system is an important sector recognized for promoting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals on food security, resource conservation and climate change mitigation. However, the increasing food loss and waste (FLW) along the supply chains has continued to hinder these goals. This study evaluates the trend of FLW research from 1975 to 2022 and how it promotes the achievement of resource and environmental sustainability in agri-food systems. The salient research themes and hotspots that are of interest to researchers were identified. Bibliometric and network analyses were carried out on scholarly research articles from the Scopus database using …

Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Interactions With Foodborne Pathogens And Impact On Plant Productivity In A Model Hydroponic System, Esther Titilope Oginni

Theses and Dissertations

Food production is a global problem, and this has been further compounded with changes in weather patterns necessitating the need for a sustainable approach to production. Chapter 1 introduces the broad concept of the Control environment agriculture (CEA) and then narrows it doe to the hydroponic system its food safety risks. The CEA has been employed alongside conventional practices methods to improve meet the demand for food without placing pressure on the land available. Foodborne outbreaks have been recorded in the production medium and are therefore susceptible to contamination. In Chapter 2, the study focused on using Lactobacillus rhamnosus and …

Type-2 Diabetes, Pancreatic Amylin, And Neuronal Metabolic Remodeling In Alzheimer's Disease, Noah Leibold, James R. Bain, Florin Despa

Neurology Faculty Publications

Type-2 diabetes raises the risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-type dementia and the conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia, yet mechanisms connecting type-2 diabetes to AD remain largely unknown. Amylin, a pancreatic 𝜷-cell hormone co-secreted with insulin, participates in the central regulation of satiation, but also forms pancreatic amyloid in persons with type-2 diabetes and synergistically interacts with brain amyloid 𝜷 (A𝜷) pathology, in both sporadic and familial Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Growing evidence from studies of tumor growth, together with early observations in skeletal muscle, indicates amylin as a potential trigger of cellular metabolic reprogramming. Because the blood, cerebrospinal fluid, …

Utilization Of Probiotics To Compete With Clostridioides Difficile For Nutrient-Niches In A Variety Of In Vitro Contexts, April Elizabeth Johnson

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

Clostridium difficile is a major threat to public health and primarily affects at risk groups such as elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and individuals on antibiotics. Many decades of research have been conducted to figure out ways to exclude or reduce C. difficile colonization and toxin production. Two major proposed mechanisms for colonization resistance are production of secondary bile salts and competition for nutrients.

In Chapter 2, we found that antibiotic treatment disrupted bile salt metabolism increasing the levels of the primary bile salt cholate and decreasing the levels of deoxycholate, a secondary bile salt. However, bile salts were not required …

Assessment Of Foam Decontamination In Tomato Washing Process, Basim M. Alohali

Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–

The work of the dissertation investigated the efficacy of foam-based decontamination treatments to enhance microbial safety in Roma tomatoes, specifically targeting natural microflora and Salmonella contamination. Growing concerns over foodborne illnesses linked to fresh tomatoes and the limitations of conventional decontamination techniques, such as organic matter built-up and limited microbial reduction, are addressed. The primary objectives were to characterize the physiochemical properties of foams formed using various concentrations of Tween 20 (T20) and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) with and without the addition of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and peracetic acid (PAA), compare the efficacy of foam and traditional dump tank (DT) …

Impact Of Non-Thermal Plasma Generated Using Air And Nitrogen On Functional Properties Of Milk Protein Dispersions, Nikitha Modupalli, Md Mahfuzur Rahman

Food Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

This study focuses on improving the functionalities of milk protein concentrate (MPC) using a nonthermal plasma jet and plasma-activated water (PAW) with atmospheric air and nitrogen as source gases. The 5% and 10% MPC dispersions were directly treated with a plasma jet, and PAW was used to make the MPC dispersions. The dispersions were analyzed for changes in protein structure and functional properties. The treatment altered the secondary structure of MPC protein structure by increasing β-components and changing the order of random coils. The solubility of the PAW-treated 5% protein dispersions doubled due to plasma-induced modification of hydrophilic and covalent …

T. Boudieri Extract Potentiates The Effects Of Capecitabine Treatment In Human Colon Cancer Cells, Katia Sawaya, Mahmoud Khalil, Ghada Khawaja

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Resistance to chemotherapy remains a major challenge for colorectal cancer patients worldwide, hence the persistent need to uncover alternative treatments as well as new adjunct therapies in the fight against cancer. Natural extracts constitute an excellent source of bioactive substances that have a promising potential in that regard, with minimal negative side effects. We have previously demonstrated that both the ethanolic as well as the water extracts of Terfezia boudieri, a black desert truffle abundant in and part of the cuisine of the Mediterranean region, have significant antiproliferative effects against colon cancer cells. Our aim in this study was …

Fluorescent Carbon Nanodot-Based Rapid Cell Nucleus Staining And Application For Diagnosis, Daiming Zhong, Huamin Yuan, Qiuyan Tian, Gongping Deng, Yanhong Ouyang, Yi Chen, Yang Wang, Zhiqin Yuan

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Cell nucleus status decides the activities of corresponding cells, making its rapid and effective staining important for revealing the actual condition of biological environment in life science and related fields. In this study, fast staining of cell nucleus is realized by fluorescent carbon nanodots (CDs). The staining mechanism is due to the positively charged CD surface-induced cell membrane penetration, which facilitates the CD-nucleus binding via electrostatic attraction. The size of cell nucleus is easily measured with fluorescence imaging technique. In addition, the CD-based cell nucleus stain is applied for discriminating the normal and cancer cells by determining the cell-to-nucleus ratio …

Effects Of Ibuprofen In The Zdf Rat Model Of Type 2 Diabetes, Alexander Gosslau, Unsal Ozdogru, Emmanuel Zachariah, Shiming Li, Chi-Tang Ho

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

We aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of ibuprofen against type 2 diabetes (T2D) using obese Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats as type 2 diabetes model. ZDF rats were hyperglycemic, dyslipidemic and expressed pro-inflammatory markers in contrast to lean controls, thus reflecting the relationship between obesity and chronic inflammation promoting T2D. Chronic treatment with ibuprofen (2-(4-Isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid) was used to study the impact on pathological T2D conditions as compared to metformin (1,1-dimethylbiguanide) treated ZDF as well as lean controls. Ibuprofen decreased A1c but induced a high insulin release with improved glucose tolerance only after early time points (i.g., 15 and …

Citrus Depressa Peel Extract Act As A Prebiotic To Reduce Lipid Accumulation And Modulate Gut Microbiota In Obese Mice, Zheng-Yuan Su, Jie-An Liao, Ching-Ting Lin, Guor-Jien Wei, Yen-Chen Tung

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Citrus peels contain abundant polyphenols, particularly flavonoids, and have been shown to exert lipid accumulation decreasing ability. In this study, Citrus depressa peel applied to oven drying and extracted with ethanol extract as CDEE to analyze its flavonoids compositions and investigated its effects on a high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese mice model. CDEE contained several flavonoids such as hesperidin, sinesentin, nobiletin, tangeretin, 5-demethylnobiletin, and 5-demethyltangeretin. The mice fed an HFD, and administration of 2% CDEE to could decrease weight gain, abdominal fat weight, inguinal fat weight, and the adipocyte size, and CDEE also reduced serum total cholesterol (TCHO), triacylglycerol (TG) compared …

Antityrosinase Activity And Lc-Ms/Ms Analysis Of Optimized Ultrasound-Assisted Condition Extracts And Fractions From Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo L.), Serdar Demir, Halil Koyu, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Abbas Tarhan, Sura Baykan Ozturk

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Investigation of utilization possibilities of natural sources has been an important area for research. Tyrosinase inhibitory activity plays a key role in food and medicine industry. Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo), a widely distributed plant among Mediterranean countries, possess fruits and leaves with rich bioactive phytochemicals, especially polyphenolic compounds. In this study, we aimed to investigate the antityrosinase activity of the fruit and leaf extracts of the plant, and to determine the phenolic compounds that contribute to the antityrosinase activity. In this regard, we evaluated the effect of solvent composition on the extraction of phenolic compounds from A. unedo …