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Preparation Of Fish Oil Micro-Capsules By Spray Freeze Drying, Che Xinzi, Duan Xu, Wan Gyueyue, Zhou Siqing, Pang Yuqi

Food and Machinery

Spray freeze-drying (SFD) is a new method of microcapsule preparation, which combines spray drying (SD) and freeze-drying (FD) processes to obtain a high-quality powder. The encapsulation efficiency, moisture content, productivity, repose angle, solubility, total drying time and total drying energy consumption were taken as evaluation indexes, and the best parameters of vacuum pressure and air volume were determined by weighted comprehensive score method in the process of spray freeze-drying. The composition of the fatty acid composition of fish oil before and after embedded was compared and analyzed. The results showed that the quality of fish oil microcapsule prepared by vacuum …

Suitability Evaluation For Processing Chips From Different Lotus Root Cultivars, Yang Song, Wu Yuhan, Chen Min, Guo Jiagang

Food and Machinery

Selected four lotus root cultivars mainly planted in Anhui province as research objects and tested a range of indexes for both lotus root cultivars and the chips, including 8 tested indexes, respectively. Then fuzzy mathematical comprehensive evaluation was used to compare the sensory quality of lotus root chips samples. The results show that there are significant differences in brittleness, hardness and crude fiber content among the four lotus root cultivars. Furthermore, significant differences are also found in terms of shrinkage rate, brittleness, hardness, total phenol retention, and yield of chips among the lotus root chips samples processed by the four …

Effect Of Konjac Glucomannan On The Hygroscopic Characteristics Of Cut Tobacco, Liang Miao, Zhang Guo, Liu Cuimei, Li Bin, Zhang Ke, Lv Bin

Food and Machinery

The effect of konjac glucomannan (KGM) addition on the hygroscopic characteristics of cut tobacco was investigated by using isothermal adsorption/desorption ability testing device. The results showed that the introduction of KGM humectant enhanced the moisture holding capacity of cut tobacco and slowed down the water loss process. The drying rate constants (k) calculated using Henderson & Pabis model were reduced to varying degrees for cut tobacco from different parts of a tobacco plant. In addition, the isothermal sorption and desorption curves exhibited the form of adsorption curve type III. The addition of KGM can effectively increase hygroscopic hysteresis of cut …

Research On Optimization Of Short-Smoke Tobacco Structure Based On Grey Correlation Method, Wang Tianyi, Gao Zunhua, Fan Lei, Chu Han, Li Jinghao, Li Xiao, Yao Ermin

Food and Machinery

Tobacco structure after shredding, baking, flavoring and storage was analyzed by the gray correlation method to determine the optimal shredding size, and then the tobacco structure was optimized by using a tobacco cutting device. The results showed that the short cigarette had the problems of low full strands rate and high long strands rate. It was found that the full strands rate was less than 80.00%, and the long strands rate was more than 40.00%; the middle strands rate ranged from 20.00% to 30.00%, and the broken strands rate was less than 2.00%. There was strong positive relation between the …

Progress And Strategy On The Reason Of Slow And Stuck Fermentation Of Icewine, Ma Xinjuan, Sun Yumei, Xie Shiyi

Food and Machinery

Icewine fermentation would face with many challenges of slow and stuck fermentation, which would cause some problems in the processing and its quality. The reasons causing slow and stuck fermentation and the relative changes of main icewine composition were reviewed. The main reasons for the slow and stuck fermentation of ice wine was found to be the unsuitable composition and the improper fermentation process, and the corresponding strategies for solving the problems were also proposed.

Reviews Of Effects Of Fat On The Flavor And System Stability Of Low-Fat Plant Protein Beverage, Meng Tingting, Zhou Xing, Lu Zhenyou, Wei Buji, Zou Hanfeng, Qin Liuxiang, Lu Li, Pan Bingyan

Food and Machinery

Plant protein beverage conforms to people's green natural and nutritional health requirements for drinks, and the low fat content of compound plant protein beverage has broad prospects for development. However，the decrease of fat content has a series of effects on the flavor and system stability of plant protein beverage. In this paper, researches on this field have been reviewed and the existing low-fat beverage products are compared, in order to provide new ideas for the research and development of low-fat plant protein beverage.

The Research Progress On Antimicrobial Activity, Mechanism And Application Of Plant Polyphenols, Fei Peng, Zhao Shengjuan, Chen Xi, Xiang Jinle, Yang Tongxiang, Xu Yunfeng, Zhou Lianxin, Guo Ling, Kang Huaibin

Food and Machinery

In this review, the antimicrobial effect of plant polyphenols on foodborne pathogenic microorganisms was firstly comprehensively summarized, and the antimicrobial mechanisms of plant polyphenols were elucidated from the aspects of cell morphology destruction, cell membrane potential, normal energy metabolism and inhibition of macromolecular synthesis. Moreover, the applications of plant polyphenols as potential preservatives in food fresh keeping and storage were generalized. Finally, the current problems about antimicrobial mechanisms and applications of plant polyphenols were analyzed.

Research Progress On The Application Of Nano-Cellulose In Food Industry, Cai Chenchen, Lu Dengjun, Ma Ruijia, Liu Tao, Fan Zhuoxi, Lv Mingda

Food and Machinery

Nanocellulose has unique structure, mechanical and optical properties, such as high surface area and high aspect ratio, rheological properties and non-cytotoxicity and genotoxicity. At present, nanocellulose materials have been studied in automobile, construction and textile industries, but they still have great potential in food industry. In this paper, the types of nanocellulose, including microfibrillated cellulose(MFC), nanocellulose crystal (NCC) and bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), as well as the properties of these three nanocellulose and their main preparation methods were briefly summarized. The application of nanocellulose in the field of food, including its use as food additive, functional food ingredients and food packaging …

Physiological Response Of ‘Fuji’ Apples To Irradiation And The Effect On Quality, Nasim Kheshti, Anderson Adriano Martins Melo, Alan Baquero Cedeno, David Obenland, Anuradha Prakash

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

The objective of this study was to determine the influence of irradiation-induced physiological responses on quality parameters in ‘Fuji’ apples. Apples were treated at 377 and 1148 Gy, stored for 7 days at 1 °C to mimic ground transportation to Mexico and another 7 days at ambient temperature to simulate retail and consumer storage conditions. Irradiation suppressed ethylene production, especially in the 1148 Gy treated apples, which was consistent with lower activities of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate oxidase (ACO). A dose-dependent increase in respiration rate corresponded with decreases in titratable acidity (TA) and organic acids. Higher electrolyte leakage in apples irradiated at the …

In Vitro And In Vivo (Mouse Model) Investigation Of The Efficacy Of Probiotic Bacteria Lactobacillus Casei And Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Incorporated In Tomato Juice, Bennett Atta Dzandu

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Fruit and vegetable production in Ghana were estimated at 371,811 tons in 2017 with tomatoes ranked among the top four most cultivated vegetables. The majority of the production goes to waste due to spoilage and lack of processing. Probiotics have recently gained much attention owing to claims about their potential health benefits. However, the inability of certain probiotics to survive gastric conditions remain a potential setback. Tomatoes can be processed into value added products including those fortified with probiotics. Such value-added products can be used as protectant for the delivery of probiotics to improve gut health. The objective of this …

Sustainability Assessment Of U.S. Beef Processing And Its Antimicrobial Systems, Shaobin Li

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

With the increasing meat demand and awareness of sustainability, concerns have been raised regarding the sustainability of beef production and processing. However, scarce data and inadequate sustainability assessment frameworks for the U.S. beef processing industry limit the ability to develop new technologies and policies comprehensively without shifting sustainability burdens. To fill those gaps, various assessments of the U.S. beef processing industry were conducted from multiple perspectives regarding the environmental, economic, microbial effectiveness of its antimicrobial systems, and human health impacts from foodborne illness, occupational hazards, and environmental pollution.

First, process-level water and energy usage at a typical large-size beef processing …

Improvement And Mechanism Of Processing Quality Of Buckwheat Flour Based On Extrusion Cooking, Zhang Wenlei, Li Qingqing, Jiang Song, Chen Zhongwei, Yang Qingyu, Xiao Zhigang, Xu Bin

Food and Machinery

In this study, buckwheat flour was used as raw material to analyze the effect of extrusion cooking on its room temperature viscosity and gel properties. The molecular weight distribution of starch was analyzed by size exclusion chromatography, and the mechanism of pregelatinizing to improve the gel properties of buckwheat flour was discussed. Finally, based on the texture evaluation method of dough sheet, the proportion of pregelatinized buckwheat flour in 50% buckwheat noodles was optimized. The results showed that the buckwheat flour can form a gel in cold water without heating after extrusion cooking, and the viscosity of pregelatinized powder significantly …

Isolation, Identification, Biological Characteristics Of Spoilage Strains In Lilium Brownii And Screening Of The Relative Inhibitors, Yin Lebin, Li Licai, Meng Qingxia, Zhou Juan, Deng Peng, Zhao Liangzhong

Food and Machinery

The pathogenicity of isolated strains of Lilium brownii var. Viridulum Baker was studied by using conventional tissue separation method. The pathogenicity of the isolated strains was verified by Koch's law. The morphological and molecular biology techniques were used to identify the spoilage bacteria. Moreover, the inhibitory effects of nine food-grade preservatives on dominant spoilage bacteria were explored. The results showed that the dominant bacteria causing the decay of lily bulbs was Fusarium oxysporum. The optimal temperature for growth and sporulation of the mycelium was 30 and 25 ℃, respectively. The lethal temperature of hyphae was 66 ℃ for 10 min. …

Study On Characteristics Of Gas Holdup In New Self-Inspirating Gas-Liquid Stirred Tank, Gao Yong, Hao Huidi, Dang Rui, Fan Xiaoyong, Cao Baowei

Food and Machinery

The gas holdup in a new self-inspirating gas-liquid stirred tank with dual impellers was studied. The effects of blades angle of gas dispersion channel, stirring speed, medium viscosity and impeller combinations on gas holdup were analyzed. The results showed that when the blades angle of gas dispersion channel was 30°, more gas could be induced at the same speed or inputting power. The gas holdup increases with the increaseed of stirring speed and medium viscosity. The suitable impeller combination was 6SBDT+6PBUT. This combination had a higher rate of gas induction and ability of gas dispersion, and had a higher gas …

Simulation Test Of Double-Pan Roasting Machine Based On Edem, Li Weining, Song Yangyang, Li Bing

Food and Machinery

Because traditional design method is difficult to analyze the movement process of gunpowder tea particles in frying pan, the 3D geometric model of the double-pan roasting machine was designed based on Solidworks, the tea particle model of geometric and contact mechanics was established based on the discrete element method, the models were imported into EDEM, and the key technical parameters were set up according to the actual frying process of gunpowder tea. The swing amplitude and swing speed of the key kinematics parameters of the frying plate were simulated based on EDEM in order to improve the shaping rate of …

Separation Of Pea Slurry By Hydrorocyclone, Zhu Jianwei, Hua Yufei, Zhang Caimeng, Kong Xiangzhen, Cheng Yeming, Li Xingfei

Food and Machinery

In wet processing, starch separation is one of the most important steps to prepare pea protein from pea slurry. The effect of single stage hydrocyclone on the separation of starch in pea slurry was investigated under different conditions such as feed pressure, stock ratio and feed liquid concentration. According to the experimental results, when the feed pressure was 0.6 MPa, the stock ratio of bottom overflow was 0.32, the soluble component was 2.86% and the insoluble component was 8.61%, the separation efficiency of starch and other insoluble components in pea slurry entering the bottom flow reaches 84.50%, and that of …

Moisture-Absorbability Of Tipping Paper And Its Influence On Machine Applicability, Liu Wenting, Cai Bing, Cheng Zhangang, Jia Weiping, Yan Aihua, Chu Wei, Wu Kai, Feng Nianjie, Wang Lei

Food and Machinery

To evaluate the moisture-absorbability of tipping paper and its influence on machine applicability, 6 types of tipping paper were used to reveal the relationship of stripping resistance and moisture-absorbability. Stripping resistance was measured by texture analyzer, and moisture-absorbability were studied by different methods including Cobb value, penetration time, contact angle and infrared spectroscopy. The results showed that the stripping resistance mainly depended on the reverse moisture-absorbability, and enhanced with its increasing. The hydrophobic coating on the tipping paper was against the absorption of water-soluble adhesive, and consequently reduced the stripping resistance.

Optimization Of Basic Formula Of Different Proportions Of Potato Powder Noodles Based On Entropy-Right Method, Zhang Xu, Chen Anjun, Jiang Cheng, Lu Xia

Food and Machinery

In order to provide a practical foundation for the production of potato noodles, comprehensive analyses of the quality indexes of potato noodles using the entropy-right method were conducted, and the basic formula of different proportions of potato noodles were optimized, based on orthogonal experiments. The results showed that the optimized basic formula of noodles was 0.6% salt, 0.4% dietary alkali, 55% water and mixed for 7 min, when the potato flour was 25%. However, when the potato powder ratio was 30%, the optimized formula was 1.2% salt, 0.4% dietary alkali, 60% water and mixed for 6 min. When the potato …

Optimization Of The Cut Tobacco Size Based On Physical Quality Stabilizing Of Short Cigarettes, Chu Han, Fan Lei, Wang Tianyi, Li Jinfeng, Li Xiao, Yao Ermin

Food and Machinery

Correlation analysis and regression analysis were used to study the correlation between cut tobacco size and main physical indexes of short cigarettes, and analyzed the specific tobacco sizes that affect the physical quality and stability of short cigarettes. Results: ① the sizes of cut tobacco which had a main influence on physical quality and stability of short cigarettes were layers X1 (>7.00 mm), X3 (3.35~5.00 mm), X5 (1.00~2.50 mm), and X6 (<1.00 mm); ② layer X1 was linearly positively correlated with the standard deviation of weight, layer X5 was linearly negatively correlated with the draw resistance, hardness and their standard deviation, there was a respectively linear negative correlation and linear positive correlation between the layer X3 and the layer X6 with the end of the amount of silk and the end of containing rate. In actual production, the physical quality of the short cigarettes and its stability could be improved by increasing the short and medium-long cut tobacco, decreasing the long and ultra-short cut tobacco according to the physical indexes with large fluctuations.

Research Progress Of Chitosan Phenolic Complex Film, Hu Fei, Sun Tao, Xie Jin, Kang Yongfeng, Shao Zehuai, Gan Jianhong, Li Xiaohui

Food and Machinery

This paper from the aspects of covalent bonding or blending of chitosan with phenolic compounds, the preparation of chitosan with gallic acid, caffeic acid and ferulic acid, the mechanical, antioxidant and antibacterial of covalent bonding film were reviewed at first. Then summarize the effect of curcumin, tea polyphenols and apple polyphenols on mechanical, antioxidant and antibacterial of blending film.

Research Progress Of Nutritional Intervention In The Treatment Of Diabetes Mellitus, Liu Dongbo, Zhou Jiali, Li Jian, Wu Ruiyu

Food and Machinery

Under the guidance of professionals, medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is very important for diabetes management by changing nutritional status or intake to improve health or treat diseases. The basic objectives are to promote and support healthy eating patterns, to achieve personalized nutritional needs according to cultural background, knowledge structure, eating habits and self-control, and to emphasize the humanization of food choices. Scientific restrictions on food choices and practical tools for providing daily dietary planning for diabetic patients. This paper mainly reviews the related knowledge of MNT and its application in diabetes mellitus according to the consensus report published in 2019 …

Modification Condition Optimization Of Site Specific Pegylation At Β-Lactoglobulin Glutamine Residues And Its Effect On Antigenicity, Luo Shunjing, Gan Keming, Lu Xuli, Cheng Nana, Liu Chengmei

Food and Machinery

Site specific polyethylene glycol modification (PEGylation) catalyzed by transglutaminase (TGase) was applied to modify β-lactoglobulin (β-LG) at glutamine residues and its effect on the antigenicity of β-LG was explored. The modification rate of the modified product was analyzed by SDS-PAGE combined with gel filtration chromatography. According to single factor experiment, the optimal modification conditions were obtained as follows: reaction pH was 7.0, reaction temperature was 25 ℃, molar ratio of β-LG to PEG was 1∶15, mass ratio of TGase to β-LG was 3∶1, the amount of ethanol added in buffer was 25% (v/v). Under the optimal modification conditions, the modification …

Establishment Of Diabetic Zebrafish Model And Evaluation Of Hypoglycemic Activity Of Antarctic Krill Enzymatic Hydrolysates, Ji Wei, Zhang Chaohua, Allanv Kalueff, Song Cai

Food and Machinery

Diabetic zebrafish model was established quickly by combination of 20 g/L glucose solution immersing and 10% cholesterol feeding for 20 days. The model established was used to evaluate the in vivo hypoglycemic activity of 3 000～100 Da AKEH. The effects of it on physicochemical indexes such as DPP-IV activity, glucose, triglyceride, cholesterol and expression levels of relative gene such as Insa, Glucagon and Pck1 of diabetic zebrafish were investigated. The results showed that the physicochemical index and blood glucose related gene expression level of the 1.35 g/L and 2.7 g/L concentrations were not significant difference. 3 000～100 Da AKEH of …

The Effects Of Different Treatments On The Stability Of The Sesaminol-Triglucoside, Zhu Xiuling, Dai Qingyuan, Wang Feng, Tao Renyou, Cao Xinxin, Xu Zuowen, Zhang Zhixiang

Food and Machinery

The effects of light, heat, oxygen (air), acid, alkali, enzyme and high temperature and high pressure on the stability of the sesaminol-triglucoside were investigated in this study. The results showed that the light, heat, oxygen (air), alkali (sodium hydroxide), high temperature and high pressure, and α-glucosidase treatments had no significant effects on the stability of the sesaminol-triglycosides. However, the hydrochloric acid, β-glucosidase, α-galactosidase and β-galactosidase treatments resulted in significant decreases in the stability of sesaminol triglucoside. It was indicated that sesaminol-triglucoside was unstable under the treatment of specific acid or enzyme, and could be converted into other compounds.

Preparation And Characterization Of Clove Essential Oil-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles, He Peng, Zhang Huiyun, Kang Huaibin, Zhao Mengyue, Li Yinhui, Li Senjie, Zhang Haiyan, Cao Xiaofei

Food and Machinery

In order to maintain the physico-chemical stability of clove essential oil (CEO) during food processing and storage, and to decrease the adverse effects of CEO on food sensory qualities, prepared chitosan-TPP nanoparticles loaded with CEO by ionic gelation. The preparation process and the physicochemical characteristics of CEO-loaded chitosan nanoparticles were investigated. The results showed that the optimized encapsulation process were as followed: the pH of chitosan solution of 4.5, the mass ratio of clove essential oil to chitosan 0.8∶1.0, mass ratio of chitosan to sodium tripolyphosphate 5∶1. The encapsulation efficiency of CEO in chitosan nanoparticles was 40.2%, and the average …

Study Of The Rheological And Gel Properties Of Seven Kinds Of Root-Derived Starch, Zou Jinhao, Li Yan, Yu Honglu, Guo Shiyin, Su Xiaojun, Li Wenjia, Li Qingming

Food and Machinery

In order to widen the application of the root-derived starches in South China, the pasting, rheology and gel characteristics of different kinds of root-derived starche form yam and taro were investigated in this study. It turned out that the rheological and gel properties of starch were significantly different, while the differences among different varieties were relatively small. The pasting temperature of all kinds of starch ranged from 69.77 ℃ to 84.37 ℃，but the pasting temperature and peak time of yam and taro starch was higher than that of tapioca starch. The loss of tapioca starch was higher than those of …

Effect Of Cooking Time On The Content Of Fat And Fatty Acid Components In Lionhead (A Typical Local Dish In Yangzhou), Zhu Wenzheng, Xu Yan, Qian Xiangyu, Zhan Ghuimin, Y Uhai, Zhou Xiaoyan, Yang Zhangping

Food and Machinery

This paper discusses the changes of fat and fatty acid in the traditional lion head during the process of processing, and hopes to provide some references for the research on the nutrition and flavor of lion head. Experiments were carried out to determine the crude fat content, the thiobarbituric acid (TBARS) value and the fatty acid content of the raw materials, gel, molding, stewing and other stages of the process of lion head processing. Research indicates: During the stewing process, the content of fat decreased significantly (P<0.05); From the overall trend of change, the value of TBARS increased gradually and changed significantly during the stewing (P<0.05); Palmitic acid (C_16:0), stearic acid (C_18:0), oleic acid (C_18:1) and …

The Screening And Identification Of Thermostable Decomposition Bacteria In Kitchen Waste And The Relative Application, Wan Wenjuan, Zhang Yunbin, Nie Zhiyan, Mao Yanjia, Xu Jing, Yu Ying

Food and Machinery

The efficient degrading and high-temperature resistance bacteria in kitchen waste were isolated according to the characteristics of domestic kitchen waste. The microorganisms in the kitchen waste were cultured for 48 hours under the conditions of a temperature of 55 ℃ and a relative humidity of 50% RH using a nutrient agar medium (LA), and then they were screened and separated according to the colony morphology. 20 strains of bacteria were obtained, and their decomposition effects of starch, protein, oil and cellulose were determined. X13, which has the best decomposition effect, was selected and identified to be Bacillus licheniformis by morphology, …

Effects Of Different Dietary Patterns On Intestinal Microbial Metabolism Of Human, Yao Lehui

Food and Machinery

120 volunteers were randomly divided into three groups: high fat diet group, high sugar diet group and high fiber diet group. The changes of intestinal microflora were analyzed, DNA was extracted, PCR amplification and product purification were carried out, and biological indexes were tested. The effects of high-fat diet on intestinal microbial metabolism were studied. It was found that high-fat diet could increase body mass and promote intestinal harmful microbial metabolism. The diversity of intestinal microorganisms in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group. To study the effect of high-sugar diet on intestinal microbial metabolism, it …

Comparative Analysis Of The Aroma Components In Mainstream Aerosol Of Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco Products, Wang Ying, Yang Wenbin, Wang Chong, Chen Jiabin, Li Jianzheng, Xie Tao, Ji Xiong

Food and Machinery

In order to investigate the release characteristics of aroma components in mainstream aerosol of heat-not-burn tobacco products, three popular commercial products were smoked. The aroma components were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The results showed that: ① The release of neutral and basic aroma components per unit puff was higher than that of acids flavors. ② The total release of aroma components per unit puff of sample I was higher than that of sample L which was higher than that of sample G. ③ The quality and quantity of aroma components which originated from natural tobacco leaves, were lower …