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Effect Of Harvest Season On The Physical Properties, Fatty Acid Composition, And Volatile Compounds Of Roasted Cacao Beans, Amornrat Chumthong, Nuttarisa Limjumrern, Chutikarn Saensano, Pornthep Teerawattanapong, Aekkaraj Nualla-Ong, Adirek Rugkong, Rawee Chiarawipa

Makara Journal of Science

The prevailing climate is an important factor affecting the development of the physical quality and flavor of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) beans. The influence of harvest seasons on the physical, chemical, and flavor characteristics of cacao beans from Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, southern Thailand, was assessed. Among cacao beans, those harvested in the rainy season (R) had the highest fresh and dry weights and the lowest bean count per 100 g (87.00 ± 2.83). Although the overall fat content remained relatively constant across harvest seasons, cacao beans harvested in R exhibited a significantly higher fatty acid (C16:0, C18:1, and …

Usage Of Almond And Thyme Oils For The Enhancement Of Shelf Life Of Different Fish Species, Aneeza Kanwal, Roheela Yasmeen, Saima Nazir, Shumaila Usman, Bushra Nisar Khan

Journal of Bioresource Management

Fish is an important source of protein for millions of people around the globe and it's often a healthier option compared to some other meats. However, the fish industry is facing a storage challenge in the form of rapid spoilage and deterioration of freshness due to bacterial growth and enzymatic activity. The usage of oils in fish can enhance shelf life by creating a protective barrier. This research was designed to see the effects of thyme and almond oil on nutritional profile and shelf life of fish. The three fish species rohu (Labeo rohita), Mali (Wallago attu) …

Reducing Food Scarcity: The Benefits Of Urban Farming, S.A. Claudell, Emilio Mejia

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Urban farming can enhance the lives of communities and help reduce food scarcity. This paper presents a conceptual prototype of an efficient urban farming community that can be scaled for a single apartment building or an entire community across all global geoeconomics regions, including densely populated cities and rural, developing towns and communities. When deployed in coordination with smart crop choices, local farm support, and efficient transportation then the result isn’t just sustainability, but also increasing fresh produce accessibility, optimizing nutritional value, eliminating the use of ‘forever chemicals’, reducing transportation costs, and fostering global environmental benefits.

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Analysis Of The Potential Of Rice And Corn In Supporting Food Availability, Luh Pastiniasih, Ketut Sumantra, Ni Putu Pandawani, Putu Edi Yastika

The Philippine Agricultural Scientist

A region’s agricultural sector plays a strategic role in fulfilling its food needs with ideal nutrition. The potential of cereal commodities, specifically rice and corn, was identified based on the production level and competitiveness by district in Buleleng Regency, Indonesia. The regency’s potential to provide and support food security was also determined through a quantitative descriptive analysis of the Location Quotient (LQ), Shift Share Analysis (SSA), Localization Coefficients, and Levels of Food Availability by utilizing secondary data on cereal commodity production and population numbers over the course of 10 yr (2012–2021). Results showed that Sawan, Seririt, and Sukasada districts were …

Preparation Of Xanthoceras Sorbifolia Bunge Shell Biochar Activated By Phosphoric Acid And Its Adsorption Performance For Methylene Blue, Chen Yan-Qin, Wang Xue-Li, Song Shi-Fang, Liu Zun-Qi

Food and Machinery

Objective: The adsorption performance and mechanism of Xanthoceras sorbifolia shell biochar activated by phosphoric acid for methylene blue was investigated in this study. Methods: With phosphoric acid as activator, the Box-Behnken center combination design was used to optimize the preparation conditions of biochar from Xanthoceras sorbifolia shell. The biochar obtained under the optimal preparation conditions was used to adsorb methylene blue in water. Through investigating the adsorption influencing factors, the adsorption characteristics of biochar on methylene blue were determined, and combined with the analysis of kinetic, the adsorption mechanism was discussed. Results: The optimum technological conditions for preparing biochar from …

Extraction And Functional Characteristics And Structural Analysis Of Porcine Liver Salt Soluble Protein, Wang Hao-Yang, Liu Li-Li, Cheng Wei-Wei, Xu Bao-Cheng, Su Ke-Nan

Food and Machinery

Objective： Optimize the preparation process of salt-soluble porcine liver protein and improve the utilization rate of porcine liver by-products. Methods： Taking the extraction rate as the index, the effects of NaCl concentration, pH, extraction time and solid-liquid ratio on the extraction rate of SSLP were analyzed, and the optimal preparation process was determined by orthogonal rotation optimization test. Taking water soluble liver proteins （WSLP） as the control, the functional characteristics （solubility, foaming, foam stability, emulsification, emulsification stability, etc.） of SSLP were compared and analyzed, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FT-IR） was used, the structural changes were analyzed by low field …

Study On Metabolic Changes Of Crucian Carp Induced By Phoxim Based On 1H-Nmr Metabolomics, Li Hong, Li Dan, Li Li-Juan, Wu Ni

Food and Machinery

Objective: Standardize the use of phoxim to ensure the safety of aquatic products. Methods: Taking freshwater crucian carp as the research object, Selecting phoxim, an organic phosphorus pesticide often used in agriculture, as the representative of exogenous environmental pollutants. The changes in normal physiological metabolism of crucian carp exposed to phoxim were studied by using the ¹H-NMR metabonomics method combined with PCA, PLS-DA, OPLS-DA and other multivariate statistical methods. Based on this, the toxic effects of phoxim on crucian carp and the toxicological mechanism of phoxim in the crucian carp were deduced. Results: Compared with the control group, the …

Analysis Of Heavy Metal Content And Health Risk Assessment Of Astragalus Membranaceus In Gansu Province, Zhang Si-Wei, Li Dong-Mei, Liu Xiao-Yun, Xue Li-Xin, Sun Jian-Yun, Li Yong-Jun

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the pollution of heavy metals in Astragalus membranaceus in the main producing areas of Gansu, and to evaluate the potential health risks of edible Astragalus membranaceus. Methods: The contents of five heavy metal elements Pb, Cd, As, Hg and Cu in Astragalus membranaceus were determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer （ICP-MS） by random sampling method, and the data were analyzed. Estimated Daily Intake （EDI）, Target Hazard Factor （THQ） and Lifetime Carcinogenicity Risk （LCR） were used for health risk assessment. Results: The average contents of Pb, Cd, As, Hg, and Cu elements in …

Construction And Application Of Multi-Dimensional Food Safety Evaluation Index System Model, Miao Lu, Zhu Ke, Cao Yi-Qun, Zhou Mo-Qin, Gao Meng-Zhao, Tuo Xiong-Xin, Deng Ke

Food and Machinery

Objective: It was the method of evaluating regional food safety status through food safety evaluation index model. Methods: In the index model, various factors affecting food safety, such as the size of the city, the types of food, the hazards of the test items, the place of production, etc., were comprehensively considered, and a variety of data sources were used to support the model. Using this model, the results of food safety index could be calculated from multiple angles and different levels, such as region, food category, region and food category. Results: Sampling data of Guangxi food safety assessment in …

Optimization Of Extraction Technology And Determination Of Sodium Hyaluronate In Solid Drinks By Ethanol Precipitation Combined With Enzymatic Hydrolysis- Reversed Phase Chromatography, Zhang Zhi-Zhou, Lin Jia-Ting, Pan Can-Sheng, Zhang Fei, Hu Han-Han

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to establish the methods for determining the content of sodium hyaluronate in solid drinks by reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography. Methods: With sodium hyaluronate content as evaluation index, after the sample extract was precipitated by ethanol, hyaluronase was used to hydrolyze the precipitate. The optimal enzymolysis conditions obtained by single factor test and orthogonal test were as follows: enzymolysis, at 34 ℃ and pH 6.5, for 120 min. The determination was performed on Uliumate C₁₈ (4.6 mm×250 mm,5 μm) column with mobile phase: acetonitrile 10 mmol/L sodium octane sulfonate solution (V_acetonitrile∶V …

Theoretical Analysis And Experimental Study On Optimal Exhaust Pressure For Co2 Heat Pump, Liu Xiao-Ting, Gu Zhong, Xie Jing

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to optimize the performance of heat pump system and discuss the optimal exhaust pressure of carbon dioxide system under the control of different working conditions. Methods: By establishing a CO₂ trans-critical heat pump model, the relationship between exhaust pressure and heat production, inspiratory superheat, refrigerant mass flow rate and system energy efficiency was analyzed, and the influence of inlet and outlet water temperature and ambient temperature on the optimal exhaust pressure was deeply studied. Moreover, the reliability of the model was verified by the CO₂ heat pump test bench. Results: At the three effluent …

Optimal Design Of Transmission Mechanism Of Mechanical Stamping Jiuqu Starter Press, Zhang Ming-Song, Zhang Yan-Bin, Cai Zhen-Yu, Chen Zi-Qi, Bian Xin-He

Food and Machinery

Objective: To solve the problem that the thickness and tightness of the rhizopus brick by traditional mechanical stamping JIUQU starter press were different, so as to achieve the effect of manual trampling on the liquor. Methods: Through the analysis of the existing JIUQU starter press machine in the distillery, the transmission mechanism of the mechanical stamping JIUQU starter press machine was optimized, the original crank connecting rod mechanism that controlled the movement of the JIUQU starter die was replaced by the groove cam mechanism, and the cam profile curve was inversely calculated according to the relationship between the JIUQU starter …

Optimization And Experiments On Working Parameters Of Winnowing Machine For Walnut Shell And Kernel Mixture, Hu Guo-Yu, Chen Xu-Dong, Dong Ya-Lan, Liu Guang, Zhou Jian-Ping

Food and Machinery

Objectives: To meet the requirements of high cleaning rate and low loss rate. Methods: A small negative pressure winnowing machine for walnut shell and kernel mixtures was developed. Single factor test and response surface optimization method were used to analyze the working parameters of winnowing machine based on such two separation effect indicators as cleaning rate and loss rate. Results: For 1/2 shell kernel, 1/4 shell kernel, 1/8 shell kernel and 1/16 shell kernel materials, the optimal feeding rates were 4.0， 3.5， 3.0， 2.5 kg/min, the fan frequencies were 40， 35， 30， 30 Hz, the feeding inlet heights were 400， …

Structural Optimization Design Of Swash Plate Capping Machine Cap Sorter Mechanism Based On Ansys Workbench, Gao Wen-Jiao, Yin Cheng-Long, Pan Zhong-Zheng, Jiang De-Fu, Ke Wan

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to improve the accuracy and feeding speed of the cap arranging unit. Methods: Using SolidWorks to build a virtual model and manufacture a real object, and the kinematic simulation of bottle cap and capping machine was carried out in Adams. Moreover, the results of different speeds were compared and analyzed. ANSYS Workbench was used to carry out engineering simulation of the device components and obtain their natural frequency and vibration mode, and the structural performance was optimized. Results: The cap arranging unit had the minimum damage to the caps at the optimum speed. The optimal speed …

Interactive Affordance Design Strategy For Nutrition Labels Of Prepackaged Foods, Tan Yuan-Yuan, Jiang Peng-Ru

Food and Machinery

Objective: To explore the theoretical relationship between interactive availability thinking in the design of nutrition labels for prepackaged foods； To improve consumer awareness and trust, guide consumers' healthy choice behavior, and construct a design framework for prepackaged food labels based on interactive availability model. Methods: Based on the two-tier result model of interactive availability and the empirical evidence of knowledge, this paper analyzes how the design can help the nutrition labels of prepackaged food to effectively convey information and improve the labels' value and its guidance role. Results: Four interactive design strategies were proposed: enhancing the influence of unconscious interaction …

Effect Of Cold Storage Temperature On The Quality Of Plant-Based Bacon, Fan Jiong, Ma Jun-Hua, Yan Jing-Xin, Zhang Hui-En, Yang Hua

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of cold storage temperature on the quality of plant-based bacon. Methods: The effect of cold storage temperature (-40, -20, 4 ℃) on texture characteristics, cooking loss, water activity, protein content, total number of colonies and microstructure of plant-based bacon were investigated, and the optimal cold storage conditions of plant-based bacon were explored. Results: During the period of refrigeration (0~30 d), the hardness, cooking loss rate and number of microorganisms of plant-based bacon increased, while the water activity decreased with the extension of refrigeration time. As refrigerated temperatures dropped, the plant-based bacon became …

Leaching Kinetics Analysis Of Total Flavonoids, Free Amino Acids And Quercetin From Penthorum Chinense Pursh Leaf Tea, Zhang Meng-Rui, Ran Xu, Zeng Li, Jia Li-Rong, Duan Fei-Xia

Food and Machinery

Objective: To explore the changes of the total flavonoids, free amino acids and quercetin extraction amount with the brewing time and temperature during the brewing process of Penthorum chinense Pursh （PCP） leaf tea and fit the extraction kinetics equation of the three and calculate the kinetics parameters. Methods: The total flavonoids, free amino acids and quercetin were determined by ultraviolet spectrophotometry and high performance liquid chromatography （HPLC）. The second-order kinetic model and Arrhenius formula were used to fit the kinetics and calculate the kinetic parameters. Results: The leaching amount of total flavonoids and quercetin increased with the increase of the …

Effects Of Far-Infrared Radiation On Activity And Conformation Of Polyphenol Oxidase Of Yam, Han Yan-Hui, Zhong Jing-Han, Sun Xue, Liu Yun-Hong

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of far infrared radiation heating on the oxidase activity and conformation of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) of yam. Methods: By using different far infrared radiation temperatures, the effects of different far infrared radiation temperatures on yam PPO activity, browning degree, total phenol content and PPO conformation were studied. Results: When the radiation temperature is 260 ℃ PPO enzyme is not deactivated after 11 min. When the radiation temperature is higher than 260 ℃, PPO can be inactivated within 3~7 min. However, the browning degree and total phenol content did not change regularly with …

Study On Antioxidant Activity And Synergistic Effect Of Flavonoids From Zanthoxylum Armatum Dc, Zhou Meng-Jiao, He Xin-Zhu, Li Chao-Jun, Liang Xiao-Feng

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the antioxidation and synergistic effect of flavonoid extract of Zanthoxylum armatum DC. Methods: DPPH radical and ABTS radical scavenging methods were used to evaluate the antioxidant activity of flavonoids extract from Z. armatum, and the synergies of flavonoids extract with vitamin C and rutin complex were studied by adding method. Results: The semi-inhibitory concentrations of DPPH free radical and ABTS free radical IC₅₀ were 0.03 and 0.062 mg/mL, respectively, showing strong antioxidant activity. The antioxidant activity of the complex composed of flavonoid extract and vitamin C or rutin was high, and the …

Extraction Of Polysaccharide From Green Coffee Beans And Its Antioxidant Activity, Shen Xiao-Jing, Xie Fu-Juan, Zhou Shao-Qin, Feng Yu

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study provided basic data for the investigation of polysaccharides in coffee and the development of natural active polysaccharides. Methods: The water extraction method and antioxidant activity of green coffee beans polysaccharide (GBP) from Yunnan province. Response surface method was used to optimize the extraction process of polysaccharide from coffee bean. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to identify and characterize the structure of polysaccharide from coffee bean. DPPH, ABTS free radical scavenging assay and FRAP assay were used to evaluate the antioxidant capacity of coffee bean polysaccharide in vitro. Results: The …

Quality Analysis And Comparison Of Four Brands Of Silver Cod, Feng Chi, Zhang Miao, Hu Jun-Sheng, Jia Hong-Feng

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to analyze and compare the quality of four brands of silver cod that have high market sales. Methods: The sensory quality, whiteness, texture and volatile flavor substances of four brands of silver cod were detected by sensory analysis, colorimeter, texture analyzer and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Results: Among the four brands of silver cod, BS had the highest sensory score, followed by BI and WH, and ILU had the lowest. BS had the best whiteness, followed by BI and WH, while ILU had the worst. ILU had significantly higher hardness and chewiness than the other three brands, …

Effect Of Dry-Aging Processes On The Quality Of Rump Beef From Yanbian Cattle, Sun De-Peng, Peng An-Qi, Tan Jin-Long, Piao Chun-Xiang, Lu Ai-Hui, Mu Bai-De, Li Guan-Hao

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to improve the tenderness and flavor content of Yanbian cattle beef. Methods: Rump beef of Yanbian cattle were dry-aged by using three different methods, i.e., Method A: RH（65±5）% aging for 10 days, RH（75±5）% aging for 10 days, and then RH （85±5）% aging for 20 days; Method B: RH（75±5）% aging for 20 days and then RH（85±5）% aging for 20 days; Method C: RH（85±5）% aging for 40 days. The quality changes caused by the different aging processes were then analyzed and compared. Results: The cooking loss of the beef processed by all the three methods increased significantly with …

Preparation And Volatile Compounds Analysis Of Camellia Seed Oil With Zanthoxylum Flavor, Li Dong, Zhang Qiong, He Xin-Yi, Li Yun, Zhang Chen-Yun

Food and Machinery

Objective: In order to improve the special smell of Camellia oleifera seed oil, the Zanthoxylum flavor Camellia oleifera seed oil was developed with camellia oleifera seed oil and prickly ash as the raw materials. Methods: The peroxide value, acid value, fatty acid composition and odor change of Zanthoxylum bungeanum flavor seed oil were studied under different processing conditions. Results: When the ratio of material to liquid was 10∶100 (m_pepper∶m_{camellia oil}), the frying temperature was 180 ℃, and the frying time was 5 minutes, the acid value, peroxide value and hydroxy-β-pyrroxin content were …

Preparation Of Solid-Fermented Soy Sauce In Walnut Dregs And Analysis Of Antioxidant Properties, Wang Chen-Xuan, Wu Dan, Zhang Su-Rong, Ma Ai-Jin, Shang Yu-Ting, Li Zi-Jie

Food and Machinery

Objective: Walnut soy sauce was prepared with Aspergillus oryzae as a strain, to explore the functional soy sauce. Methods: Based on the preparation of soy sauce. The nutritional components of soy sauce were determined by using high-performance liquid chromatography, automatic amino acid analyzer and gas chromatography. Components less than 10 kDa were separated by using ultrafiltration. Then the peptide content, ABTS, hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity and DPPH radical scavenging capacity in walnut soy sauce fraction were determined. Results: The total content of 16 amino acids in walnut soy sauce was 4.86 g/100 g, and the content of unsaturated fatty acids …

Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction Of Polysaccharides From Corn Bran And Determination Of Their Antioxidant Activity, Ma Li-Yuan, Huang Xue-Ying, Shang Er-Kun, Guo Li, Zhang Ya-Na

Food and Machinery

Obiective: In the study, corn bran powder was used as raw material, and the cell wall was destroyed by ultrasonic vibration and enzymatic hydrolysis, so that corn bran polysaccharide could be dissolved more fully. Methods: The extracted amount of polysaccharide was taken as the index, response surface test optimization was carried out on the basis of single factor test. And the antioxidant activity of corn bran polysaccharide was determined. Results: The optimal extraction process of corn bran polysaccharide was obtained as follows: mass ratio of cellulase to pectinase 2∶1, enzyme dosage was 2% of the quality of corn bran powder, …

Research Progress On Immune Function Of Food-Derived Bioactive Peptides, Zhang Zhi-Meng, Ni Ce, Ou Xiao-Hui, Cao Tian-Hong, Cheng Yun-Hui, Wen Li

Food and Machinery

Food-derived bioactive peptides play an immunoregulation role by regulating signal pathways and influencing the expression of cytokines in vivo. This review summarizes immunoregulatory effects of the food-derived protein hydrolysates and bioactive peptides on cells, animal models and human beings, and the immune mechanism of food-derived bioactive peptides in different models is explained. Finally, the future application of bioactive peptides is prospected.

Research Progress On The Digestion, Absorption And Function Of Milk Fat, Zhu Qin-Xin, Chen Yue, Zhong Jin-Jing, Hou Yan-Mei, Zhong Hai-Yan, Zhao Yi-Qing

Food and Machinery

Milk fat globule （MFG） is secreted by mammalian glands and composed of a triacylglycerol core enclosed by a complex triple membrane structure, referred as the milk fat globule membrane （MFGM）. MFGM contains complex lipids and proteins, with nutritional, immunological, neurological and digestive functions. However, the relationship between functions and gastrointestinal digestion and the factors that influence the gastrointestinal digestion of milk fat have not been fully studied. In this paper, the structure composition, functional characteristics, gastrointestinal digestion and the factors affecting the digestion and absorption of milk fat were reviewed in order to provide an insight for the research on …

Effects Of Buckwheat Flour Addition On The Rheological Properties Of Mixed Flour Dough And Quality Of Chinese Leavened Pancakes, Feng Li-Ping, Wang Feng-Cheng

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to explore the optimum addition of buckwheat flour in buckwheat Chinese leavened pancakes. Methods: Farinograph, extensograph and viscometer were used to investigated the effects of different buckwheat flour additions on the rheological properties of the mixed flour dough. The hardness, gumminess and chewiness of the Chinese leavened pancake were measured by texture analyzer. The sensory quality of the Chinese leavened pancake was evaluated by the sensory evaluation score. Results: Adding 0~40% buckwheat flour to the flour, the rheological properties of the mixed flour dough became significantly worse with the increase of buckwheat flour content. The water …

Application Of Dna Barcoding Technology In The Identification Of Adulterated Ingredients Of Edible Blood Products, Li Jiong, Wu Qiong, Jiang Hai, Hu Ming-Jie, Xu Xin-Yi

Food and Machinery

Objective: A COI sequence-based full-length DNA barcoding technology was established to identify adulteration of seven animal-derived components （including pigs, cows, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese and rabbits） in edible blood products. Methods: After the blood products were extracted and purified by DNA extraction and PCR amplification, the clone sequencing results were submitted to the DNA barcode local database of the 7 blood products for sequence comparison. The pretreatment method, DNA extraction method and PCR amplification conditions of the blood products were also selected and optimized, and various common blood product adulteration models were established to study the lowest adulteration detection rate …

Process Optimization And Kinetics Of Arabinose Preparation By Dilute Acid Hydrolysis, Tian Long, Tong Fen-Fei

Food and Machinery

Objective: Preferred biomass hydrolysis for preparation of arabinose and its kinetic analysis during the hydrolysis process. Methods: Single factor experiment and response surface methodology were used to optimize the conditions for the preparation of arabinose from gum Arabic by dilute acid hydrolysis, and the kinetics of the hydrolysis process was studied. Results: The optimum hydrolysis conditions were as follows: reaction time 237 min, sulfuric acid concentration 0.16 mol/L, reaction temperature 91 ℃. Three parallel experiments were carried out under these conditions. The average concentration of L-arabinose in the hydrolysate was 35.45 g/L. The kinetic parameters of arabinose formation and …