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Establishment Of A Molecularly Imprinted Electrochemical Sensor Nh 2-Mwcnts@ 4-Fpba For The Detection Of Epidermal Growth Factor In Dairy Products, Ruyue Zhang, Yiwei Wang, Hongxiu Zeng, Bini Wang, Fuxin Zhang, Zhenquan Huo, Yufang Liu Nov 2025

Establishment Of A Molecularly Imprinted Electrochemical Sensor Nh 2-Mwcnts@ 4-Fpba For The Detection Of Epidermal Growth Factor In Dairy Products, Ruyue Zhang, Yiwei Wang, Hongxiu Zeng, Bini Wang, Fuxin Zhang, Zhenquan Huo, Yufang Liu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to develop a rapid and accurate method for detecting epidermal growth factor (EGF ).[Method ] 4-Formylphenylboronic acid (4-FPBA ) was covalently anchored to the surface of aminocarbon nanotubes (NH 2-MWCNTs ) to synthesize nanocomposites (NH 2-MWCNTs@ 4-FPBA ),and NH 2-MWCNTs@ 4-FPBA was modified on a glassy carbon electrode.When EGF was present,4-FPBA captured the EGF template through benzaldehyde,and then the electrode was immersed in pyrrole solution to electropolymerize to form a pyrrole molecularly imprinted layer.Finally,after dissociation and removal of the EGF template in an acidic solution,a three-dimensional cavity complementary to the EGF template was formed.[Result ] …

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Comparison Of The Bioactivities Of Ziziphus Jujuba Polysaccharide And Its Degradation Products, Chunling Zhou, Xiaoyan Huang, Xuan Zheng, Ju Zhang Nov 2025

Comparison Of The Bioactivities Of Ziziphus Jujuba Polysaccharide And Its Degradation Products, Chunling Zhou, Xiaoyan Huang, Xuan Zheng, Ju Zhang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to compare Ziziphus jujuba polysaccharide (ZJP) and its degradation products in terms of their chemical composition and bioactivities.[Method ] ZJP was degraded by α-L-rhamnosidase,cellulase,snail enzyme,and trifluoroacetic acid to prepare different degradation products (ZJP-R,ZJP-C,ZJP-S,and ZJP-T ),and the chemical composition and degradation effects were compared.On the basis of in vitro antioxidant and probiotic activities,the in vivo antioxidant,anti-aging,anti-stress,and neuroprotective activities of ZJP and its degradation products were compared with Caenorhabditis elegans as a model system.[Result ] The mass fraction of reducing sugar and average degree of polymerization of ZJP showed significant variations among different degradation treatments.In addition,Sephadex G- …

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Immunomodulatory Effects And Marker Components Of Alcohol Extract From Acanthopanax Senticosus (Rupr . Et Maxim .) Harms- Ganoderma Applanatum (Pers.) Pat., Lihong Wang, Kairui Sheng, Ming Lu, Jin Su, Yang Ping, Yu Zhang, Ji Zhao, Yixia Gong Nov 2025

Immunomodulatory Effects And Marker Components Of Alcohol Extract From Acanthopanax Senticosus (Rupr . Et Maxim .) Harms- Ganoderma Applanatum (Pers.) Pat., Lihong Wang, Kairui Sheng, Ming Lu, Jin Su, Yang Ping, Yu Zhang, Ji Zhao, Yixia Gong

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] The aim of this study was to analyze the compositional changes of the alcohol extracts of Acanthopanax senticosus (Rupr.et Maxim.) Harms (APS )-Ganoderma applanatum (Pers.) Pat.(GA) before and after compounding at a mass ratio of 5∶1 (mAPS∶mGA=5∶1) and to investigate the immunomodulatory effects and marker components of the extracts.[Method ] The mouse models of compromised immunity and delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH ) were established with cytoxan (CTX ) and 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB ),respectively,to investigate the effects of the alcohol extracts on the immune system.Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS ) was used to analyze the changes of the active ingredients …

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Effects And Differences Of (+)-Catechin And (-)-Epicatechin On Antioxidant Activity Of Hek 293t Cells, Chang Sun, Ning Xia, Chao Wang, Fengxian Qin, Chengyu Lyu, Jian Liu, Tiezhu Li Nov 2025

Effects And Differences Of (+)-Catechin And (-)-Epicatechin On Antioxidant Activity Of Hek 293t Cells, Chang Sun, Ning Xia, Chao Wang, Fengxian Qin, Chengyu Lyu, Jian Liu, Tiezhu Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to investigate the effects and differences of the natural antioxidant (+)-catechin and its isomer (-)-epicatechin on the antioxidant activity of HEK 293T cells based on the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2)-antioxidant response element (ARE ) pathway.[Method ] The effects of (+)-catechin and (-)-epicatechin on the viability of HEK 293T cells were investigated via the methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT ) assay.Reporter genes were employed to investigate the regulatory effects on the activation of ARE.The effects of (+)-catechin and (-)-epicatechin on the mRNA and proteins levels of the downstream factors [glutamate-cysteine ligase modifier subunit (GCLM …

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Effects Of Α-Amylase Addition On The Characteristics Of Infant Rice Flour, Huihui Liu, Zhiyong Dai, Mengyi Li, Jiao Peng, Xing Meng, Luyan Liao, Rongbin Zhang Nov 2025

Effects Of Α-Amylase Addition On The Characteristics Of Infant Rice Flour, Huihui Liu, Zhiyong Dai, Mengyi Li, Jiao Peng, Xing Meng, Luyan Liao, Rongbin Zhang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to investigate the effects of α-amylase addition on the characteristics of infant rice flour.[Method ] Infant rice flour samples with different α-amylase addition were prepared.The basic composition,relative molecular mass of starch,gelatinization properties,hydration properties,texture properties,in vitro digestion characteristics,and microstructure of infant rice flour were determined.Furthermore,the correlations between the physicochemical characteristics and quality characteristics of infant rice flour were analyzed.[Result ] The weight-averaged molecular weight and the number-averaged molecular weight of starch in infant rice flour decreased with the increase in α-amylase addition.The gelatinization curve of infant rice flour with α-amylase addition was relatively gentle,and the gelatinization …

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Effects Of Spices On Microbial Community Structure And Volatile Flavor Components Of Fuling Pickled Mustard Tuber, Ting Ren, Yuling Liu, Zhiping Zhao, Xiaoyong Chen, Yumei Peng, Hong Tao, Yuanli Luo Nov 2025

Effects Of Spices On Microbial Community Structure And Volatile Flavor Components Of Fuling Pickled Mustard Tuber, Ting Ren, Yuling Liu, Zhiping Zhao, Xiaoyong Chen, Yumei Peng, Hong Tao, Yuanli Luo

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to investigate the effects of spices on the microbial community structure and volatile flavor compounds of Fuling pickled mustard tuber and explore the correlations between dominant microbial genera and volatile components.[Method ] The effects of spices on microbial community structure and volatile flavor components of Fuling pickled mustard tuber were investigated by high-throughput sequencing and headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME ) coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS ).Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated to reveal the correlations between dominant microbial genera and volatile components.The mass fractions of total acids,nitrite,and reducing sugar were determined.[Result ] The dominant microbial …

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Effects Of Shaping And Baking Processes On The Antioxidant Activity Of Round Roasted Green Tea, Jun Liu, Gong Feng, Rong Tan, Weihong Huang Nov 2025

Effects Of Shaping And Baking Processes On The Antioxidant Activity Of Round Roasted Green Tea, Jun Liu, Gong Feng, Rong Tan, Weihong Huang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study investigated the effects of shaping and baking processes on the antioxidant activity of round roasted green tea,aiming to provide theoretical support and practical reference for improving the quality and optimizing the processing techniques of green tea.[Method ] The influences of different processing stages and key procedures such as shaping and baking on the antioxidant activity of round roasted green tea were studied.A zebrafish model (in vivo ) and multiple indexes including DPPH radical scavenging rate,ABTS ⁺ radical scavenging rate,and ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP ) were employed for comprehensive evaluation of the antioxidant activity.[Result ] …

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Effects And Mechanisms Of Phytosterol-Oil Bodies Emulsion On Lipid Metabolism Of Caenorhabditis Elegans, Jie Sun, Mengyuan Yuan, Yifei Liu, Fuyao Zhang, Zhuofan Yang, Guoyou Yin Nov 2025

Effects And Mechanisms Of Phytosterol-Oil Bodies Emulsion On Lipid Metabolism Of Caenorhabditis Elegans, Jie Sun, Mengyuan Yuan, Yifei Liu, Fuyao Zhang, Zhuofan Yang, Guoyou Yin

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to explore the lipid-lowering effects of the phytosterol-oil bodies emulsion (POE ).[Method ] Caenorhabditis elegans was taken as a model to evaluate the effects of POE on lipid metabolism,physiological indexes,and expression of genes associated with oxidative stress and fat metabolism.[Result ] Compared with the control group,different mass concentrations of POE reduced the mass fraction of fat (P<0.01) and the relative content of triglycerides (P<0.05),without toxicity to the growth and development of C.elegans (P<0.01).At the same time,it significantly reduced the level of reactive oxygen species and increased the levels of antioxidant enzymes.In addition,POE affected the expression levels of genes related to fat metabolism.qPCR results showed that POE up-regulated the mRNA level of sbp-1,while down-regulating the mRNA levels of fat-2,nhr-80,and fat-5 (P<0.05).[Conclusion ] POE may improve lipid metabolism by slowing fat deposition,regulating the fat peroxidation pathway,and alleviating oxidative stress in C.elegans.

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Optimization Of Processing Technology And Analysis Of Volatile Components In Jinxuan Black Tea Cream, Yunxian Wang, Yunxiong Zhao, Lianfeng Luo, Baogui Liu, Jingjing Yang Nov 2025

Optimization Of Processing Technology And Analysis Of Volatile Components In Jinxuan Black Tea Cream, Yunxian Wang, Yunxiong Zhao, Lianfeng Luo, Baogui Liu, Jingjing Yang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study is intended to optimize the preparation process of Jinxuan black tea cream,enhance the content of tea polyphenols,and compare the effects of different processing methods on the volatile components of the tea cream.[Method ] With dried Jinxuan black tea as the raw material,response surface methodology was adopted to examine the impacts of tea-to-water ratio,enzyme dosage,ultrasonic power,and ultrasonic duration on the mass fraction of tea polyphenols in the black tea cream.Furthermore,headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME ) coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS ) was employed to detect and analyze the volatile components in the black tea cream samples processed …

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Optimization Of The Fermentation Medium Of Aneurinibacillus Jxn- 1 For Caproic Acid Production, Guangdong Gan, Chunlin Zhang, Ting Huang, Junjun He, Chun Pu, Wei Shi, Mingye Peng, Tengfei Zhao Nov 2025

Optimization Of The Fermentation Medium Of Aneurinibacillus Jxn- 1 For Caproic Acid Production, Guangdong Gan, Chunlin Zhang, Ting Huang, Junjun He, Chun Pu, Wei Shi, Mingye Peng, Tengfei Zhao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to increase the caproic acid yield of Aneurinibacillus JXN- 1.[Method ] First,a Plackett-Burman design was employed to screen the significant factors affecting caproic acid yield from eight medium components.Subsequently,the path of steepest ascent method was used to determine the optimal concentration ranges of these significant factors.Finally,a Box-Behnken design was utilized to establish a quadratic polynomial regression model,and the interactions among the significant factors were analyzed to predict the optimal medium composition.[Result ] The Plackett-Burman design identified the mass concentration s of sodium acetate and calcium folinate and the volume fraction of ethanol as significant influencing …

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Research Progress In Light Treatment For Postharvest Preservation Of Fruits And Vegetables, Lili Zheng, Yue Lin Oct 2025

Research Progress In Light Treatment For Postharvest Preservation Of Fruits And Vegetables, Lili Zheng, Yue Lin

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Postharvest fruits and vegetables often face issues of senescence and diseases,which lead to a decline in quality.Although conventional preservation techniques are widely applied,some of them have certain health risks.Light treatment,as an emerging non-thermal and non-toxic preservation technology,has attracted attention in the food industry.On the basis of the impacts of light on plant physiology and microbial growth,light treatment helps to maintain the freshness and market value of fruits and vegetables.The light sources for light treatment mainly include light-emitting diodes (LED ),ultraviolet (UV),fluorescent lamps (FL),and pulsed light (PL).This review explores the application mechanisms and effects of light treatment in the preservation of …

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Characteristics Of L-Malic Acid And Its Application In Orange Juice, Xingyuan Liu, Yi Fan, Jiabin Bao, Qing Xing, Ruijin Yang, Yanjun Tong Oct 2025

Characteristics Of L-Malic Acid And Its Application In Orange Juice, Xingyuan Liu, Yi Fan, Jiabin Bao, Qing Xing, Ruijin Yang, Yanjun Tong

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] The basic characteristics of L-malic acid and the application of L-malic acid in orange juice were studied.[Method ] The basic characteristic differences of L-malic acid,citric acid,and DL-malic acid were compared in terms of thermal stability,pH stability,and taste quality changes of electronic tongue.Subsequently,the three sour agent were added into orange juice.The effects of L-malic acid on the stability and volatile flavor of orange juice were analyzed based on the differences in centrifugal sedimentation rate,pH,electrical conductivity,particle size,Zeta potential,and volatile components.[Result ] L-Malic acid had good stability in the ranges of 40~121 ℃ and pH 2.0~7.0.L-Malic acid differed markedly from citric …

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Structural Analysis And Functional Prediction Of Prgr , A Target Protein Of The Poria Ergosta- 7,22e-Dien- 3Β-Ol, Yongfei Liu, Yanling Ren, Tao Wang, Maozhao Wu, Jing Peng, Changyun Wu, Zexiu Li Oct 2025

Structural Analysis And Functional Prediction Of Prgr , A Target Protein Of The Poria Ergosta- 7,22e-Dien- 3Β-Ol, Yongfei Liu, Yanling Ren, Tao Wang, Maozhao Wu, Jing Peng, Changyun Wu, Zexiu Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to investigate the mechanism of the interaction between ergosta- 7,22E-dien- 3β-ol,an active sterol of Poria,and progesterone receptor (PRGR ) and the potential therapeutic effects via bioinformatics and molecular docking.[Method ] The TCMSP database was used to screen the active ingredients of Poria,and MEGA X (10.0.5) was used for alignment of multiple PRGR sequences.The primary structure of PRGR was analyzed by ProtParam,and the hydrophobicity of PRGR was predicted by Protscale.The amino acid sequence of PRGR was analyzed by Prosite,and the secondary structure of PRGR was analyzed on [email protected] RCSB PDB database was used to predict the …

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Advances In Application Of Steam Explosion Technology In Edible Mushroom Industry, Jie Yang, Na Zheng, Chunmei Lai, Mingyi Liu, Shibo Li, Shanshan Wei, Pufu Lai, Zheng Xiao Oct 2025

Advances In Application Of Steam Explosion Technology In Edible Mushroom Industry, Jie Yang, Na Zheng, Chunmei Lai, Mingyi Liu, Shibo Li, Shanshan Wei, Pufu Lai, Zheng Xiao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Steam explosion technology,an emerging physical pretreatment method,is increasingly applied in the edible mushroom industry.This technology subjects materials to instantaneous explosion under high-temperature and high-pressure steam,significantly improving their physical structures and chemical composition.It exhibits unique strengths in modifying edible mushroom cultivation substrates,extracting active compounds,and utilizing by-products as resources. This provides a new technical path for the high-quality development of the edible mushroom industry.The author primarily summarizes the equipment,principles,and influencing factors of steam explosion technology,as well as its diverse roles in modifying cultivation substrates,extracting active substances from edible mushrooms,and achieving high-value utilization of edible mushroom by-products.The aim is to promote positive development …

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Research Progress In Effects Of Electron Beam Irradiation On The Storage Andquality Of Grains, Xiuxia Chen, Bin Zhang Oct 2025

Research Progress In Effects Of Electron Beam Irradiation On The Storage Andquality Of Grains, Xiuxia Chen, Bin Zhang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Conventional grain storage methods have a variety of drawbacks.Electron beam irradiation,as an emerging non-thermal processing technology,has attracted attention due to its high efficiency,environmental friendliness,and minimal impact on grain quality.The author elaborates on the principles of electron beam irradiation and its applications in the food industry,reviews its effects on harmful organisms,physicochemical properties,and sensory quality of grains during storage,and makes an outlook on its future application prospects,with the expectation of promoting the application and popularization of electron beam irradiation in food storage.

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Directional Immobilization Of Mutant Β-Agarase Aga 50d Onto Magnetic Nanoparticles And Its Thermal Stability, Qiaoling Xie, Jie Long, Long Chen, Chao Qiu, Xing Zhou, Zhengyu Jin Oct 2025

Directional Immobilization Of Mutant Β-Agarase Aga 50d Onto Magnetic Nanoparticles And Its Thermal Stability, Qiaoling Xie, Jie Long, Long Chen, Chao Qiu, Xing Zhou, Zhengyu Jin

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to achieve site-directed immobilization of β-agarase at targeted residues,thereby enhancing its thermal stability and operational performance.[Method ] Computer-aided design was employed to selectively immobilize the mutant β-agarase Aga 50D via sulfhydryl groups introduced at specific cysteine residues,enabling binding to the carrier.[Result ] The immobilization conditions were optimized as follows:reaction duration of 12 h,an enzyme loading level (enzyme-to-carrier mass ratio ) of 1∶50,and a crosslinker-to-carrier mass ratio of 10∶50.The immobilization efficiency ranged from 40% to 75%,with most mutants retaining the relative enzyme activity > 80%.Compared with the wild-type free enzyme,the site-directed immobilized mutant β-agarase Aga 50D exhibited …

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Ultrasonic-Microwave Assisted Extraction Of Flavonoids From Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium And High-Purity Purification Of Hesperidin, Weiben Ge, Yiheng Li, Hongxin Wang Oct 2025

Ultrasonic-Microwave Assisted Extraction Of Flavonoids From Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium And High-Purity Purification Of Hesperidin, Weiben Ge, Yiheng Li, Hongxin Wang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] To explore the application prospects of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium in the food industry and efficiently extract the active component hesperidin,while developing an effective purification process to enhance the purity and functional value of the active ingredients.[Method ] Ultrasonic-microwave assisted extraction (U-MAE ) was employed to extract the hesperidin from Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium,followed by a three-stage purification system guided by dissolution characteristics involving alcohol removal by concentration,gradient ethanol washing,and pH adjustment to purify hesperidin.Single factor experiments and response surface methodology were used to optimize the extraction parameters.The antioxidant activity and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of the final product were also …

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Establishment Of A Hplc Method For Simultaneous Determination Of 11 Phenolic Acids In Germinated Black Wheat, Qian Li, Xiaodong Li, Ziyi Yang, Yueyao Zhang, Rui Liu, Zhanglong Yu, Yuanlin Sun Oct 2025

Establishment Of A Hplc Method For Simultaneous Determination Of 11 Phenolic Acids In Germinated Black Wheat, Qian Li, Xiaodong Li, Ziyi Yang, Yueyao Zhang, Rui Liu, Zhanglong Yu, Yuanlin Sun

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] In order to study the effects of germination on the mass fractions of phenolic acids in black wheat,a method was established for simultaneous determination of 11 phenolic acids (gallic acid,protocatechuic acid,4-hydroxybenzoic acid,chlorogenic acid,vanillic acid,caffeic acid,syringic acid,p-coumaric acid,ferulic acid,sinapic acid,and salicylic acid ) in germinated black wheat based on high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC ).[Method ] The mobile phase composed of methanol (containing acetic acid at a volume fraction of 1%) and water (containing acetic acid at a volume fraction of 1%) was used for gradient elution at a flow rate of 1 mL/min,a detection wavelength of 280 nm,and …

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Dual-Nozzle 3d Printing And Drying Characteristics Of A Hawthorn Snack Based On Dual-Material Combination Gel, Aimiao Wang, Bo Wang, Yuchuan Wang, Jiguang Liu Oct 2025

Dual-Nozzle 3d Printing And Drying Characteristics Of A Hawthorn Snack Based On Dual-Material Combination Gel, Aimiao Wang, Bo Wang, Yuchuan Wang, Jiguang Liu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims at solving the problems such as long drying time,single product shape,and poor 3D printing capacity (easy blockage and weak bracing ability ) in conventional processing of hawthorn snack products.[Method ] The low-sugar hawthorn jam and high-sugar banana jam were used as gel components.The 3D printing was carried out with the optimization of dual-material combination gel formula and the optimization of dual-nozzle 3D printing process.Furthermore,the drying characteristics of 3D printing were analyzed and compared with those of conventional dried hawthorn products.[Result ] The combination of hawthorn jam with the sugar mass fraction of 26% and banana …

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Respiratory Characteristics Of Late-Maturing Sweet Cherry Cultivars And Their Influence By Temperature And Packaging Methods, Huanhuan Zhi, Yu Dong Oct 2025

Respiratory Characteristics Of Late-Maturing Sweet Cherry Cultivars And Their Influence By Temperature And Packaging Methods, Huanhuan Zhi, Yu Dong

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to develop suitable packaging strategies for sweet cherry varieties with different respiratory characteristics.[Method ] The sweet cherry cultivars ‘Lapins’ and ‘Regina’ were put in closed systems with different O 2 volume fractions at 0,5,and 10 ℃.The changes in O 2 consumption rate,CO 2 consumption rate,and respiratory quotient were monitored.Additionally,the changes of gas components,quality,and physiological disorders were assessed for the two cultivars treated with polyethylene (PE) and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP ) after 4 weeks of storage at 0,5,and 10 ℃.[Result ] ‘Lapins’ had lower O 2 consumption rate and CO 2 consumption rate than ‘Regina’ …

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Effects Of Ginger Protease On Beef Quality And Protein Degradation, Xinghua Chen, Shuhong Liu, Huaisheng Zheng, Zhaobin Huang, Ping Hu Oct 2025

Effects Of Ginger Protease On Beef Quality And Protein Degradation, Xinghua Chen, Shuhong Liu, Huaisheng Zheng, Zhaobin Huang, Ping Hu

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to investigate the effects of ginger protease on beef tenderness.[Method ] Ginger protease was extracted from mature ginger via ammonium sulfate precipitation.The fundamental properties of the ginger protease,including enzyme activity,protein mass fraction,optimal temperature and pH,and relative molecular mass,were evaluated.Furthermore,the effects of ginger protease on the physicochemical properties,sensory quality,microstructure,and protein degradation characteristics of beef were examined.[Result ] Ginger protease was mainly composed of two proteins with relative molecular masses of 15 293 and 34 191,with a total protein mass fraction of (574.60±0.25) mg/g,an enzyme activity of (31 787±307) U/g,an optimum temperature of 60 ℃,and an optimum …

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Recombinant Pichia Pastoris Fermentation For Biosynthesis Of The Uv Resistant Compound Gadusol, Wenjie Zuo, Ping Zhang, Ruirui Xu, Leyi Zhang, Zhen Kang, Jianghua Li Oct 2025

Recombinant Pichia Pastoris Fermentation For Biosynthesis Of The Uv Resistant Compound Gadusol, Wenjie Zuo, Ping Zhang, Ruirui Xu, Leyi Zhang, Zhen Kang, Jianghua Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to employ synthetic biology and metabolic engineering techniques to engineer Pichia pastoris (P.pastoris ) for the efficient heterologous synthesis of the UV resistant compound gadusol.[Method ] On the basis of a bioinformatic analysis and codon optimization of the genes involved in the gadusol biosynthetic pathway in Danio rerio,the gadusol fermentation pathway was constructed in P.pastoris via strategies such as promoter engineering,metabolic engineering,and fermentation optimization.[Result ] A high-purity gadusol standard was prepared through optimized extraction and chromatographic separation.The gadusol yield in the recombinant strain P.pastoris HME reached 105 mg/L.By screening of gene expression promoters and optimization …

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Effects Of Critical Environmental Factors On The Antimicrobial Activity Of Ε-Poly- L-Lysine, Zhenjie Liu, Peihao Huang, Shu Chen, Shun Rong, Feiting Peng, Ling Chen, Weipeng Guo Oct 2025

Effects Of Critical Environmental Factors On The Antimicrobial Activity Of Ε-Poly- L-Lysine, Zhenjie Liu, Peihao Huang, Shu Chen, Shun Rong, Feiting Peng, Ling Chen, Weipeng Guo

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study explored the effects of critical environmental factors [water activity (aw),pH,and temperature ] on the antimicrobial activity of ε-poly- L-lysine (ε-PL),aiming to provide a basis for the application of ε-PL.[Method ] With Staphylococcus aureus as an indicator strain,the micro-broth dilution and agar dilution methods as well as antimicrobial growth kinetics were utilized to determine the antimicrobial activity of ε-PL.The protein leakage assay was employed to evaluate the bacterial membrane disruption activity of ε-PL.Live/Dead fluorescence staining was performed to observe the bacterial membrane permeability.[Result ] The minimum inhibitory mass concentration (MIC ) of ε-PL against Staphylococcus aureus was …

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Probiotic Properties Of Three Strains Of Lactobacillus And Their Application In Corn Husk Fermentation, Bo Zhai, Quanxian Shu, Xiaoyan Yang, Yin Mao, Yu Deng, Yunying Zhao Oct 2025

Probiotic Properties Of Three Strains Of Lactobacillus And Their Application In Corn Husk Fermentation, Bo Zhai, Quanxian Shu, Xiaoyan Yang, Yin Mao, Yu Deng, Yunying Zhao

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to improve the utilization of maize resources and address the shortage of feed resources.[Method ] The intestinal colonization capacity,tolerance,and antibacterial properties of three Lactobacillus strains,Lactobacillus paracasei ZB- 1 (ZB-1),L.paracasei DY- 2 (DY-2),and L.rhamnosus DY- 4 (DY-4) were evaluated.The most suitable strain for fermenting cornhusks was identified,and its fermentation process was optimized.[Result ] ZB-1 exhibited higher intestinal colonization ability and antibacterial properties than DY- 2 and DY- 4.The antibacterial mechanism of ZB- 1 was likely driven by the action of organic acids in an acidic environment and certain protein-based antimicrobial substances.The fermentation conditions for ZB- 1 …

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Diversity Of Fungi On The Surfaces Of Grapes And Raisins In Turpan , Xinjiang, Lei Sun, Laifang Qi, Qiuyan Liang, Jinxuan Han, Tianli Fan, Yuhua Ma Oct 2025

Diversity Of Fungi On The Surfaces Of Grapes And Raisins In Turpan , Xinjiang, Lei Sun, Laifang Qi, Qiuyan Liang, Jinxuan Han, Tianli Fan, Yuhua Ma

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to understand the potential harmful fungi that may affect the quality of raisins during the drying process of grapes from Turpan,Xinjiang and to explore the relationships between varieties and the fungal community structure and diversity on the surfaces of grapes and raisins.[Method ] Four popular grape varieties (‘Thompson Seedles s’,‘Boert e’,‘Xiangfe i’,and ‘Seedless Blac k’) in a grapery in Turpan were selected as research objects.The fungal diversity on the surfaces of grapes and raisins was analyzed via high-throughput sequencing.[Result ] The dominant fungal phyla on the surfaces of grapes and raisins were Ascomycota and Basidiomycota.The …

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Regulatory Effects Of Hesperetin And Eriocitrin On Gut Microbiota In An In Vitro Simulation Model, Zeren Cheng, Xia Meng, Kejing Tang, Ling Shen, Qing Gu, Ping Li Oct 2025

Regulatory Effects Of Hesperetin And Eriocitrin On Gut Microbiota In An In Vitro Simulation Model, Zeren Cheng, Xia Meng, Kejing Tang, Ling Shen, Qing Gu, Ping Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to compare the effects of hesperetin and eriocitrin on the gut microbiota in different enterotypes.[Method ] An in vitro gut fermentation model was established,which was combined with 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS ) technique to evaluate the regulatory effects of the two flavonoids on the gut microbiota in different enterotypes.[Result ] After fermentation,both flavonoids significantly reduced the Firmicutes-to-Bacteroidota ratio (F/B ratio ) in terms of relative abundance at the phylum level in enterotype Bacteroides and enterotype Prevotella.At the genus level,pro-inflammatory bacteria including Paeniclostridium and Sutterella showed decreased relative abundance in treatment …

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Effects Of Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction On The Physical And Chemical Properties Of Tortoise Shell Collagen, Xiong He, Rongxing Li, Shaotong Jiang, Jianfeng Lu, Lin Lin Oct 2025

Effects Of Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction On The Physical And Chemical Properties Of Tortoise Shell Collagen, Xiong He, Rongxing Li, Shaotong Jiang, Jianfeng Lu, Lin Lin

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] The effects of different extraction methods on the yield,purity,structural characteristics,and physicochemical properties of tortoise shell collagen were investigated.[Method ] The ultrasound-assisted enzymatic method,acid method,and enzymatic method were used to extract collagen from tortoise shell powder.[Result ] The yield and purity of tortoise shell collagen extracted by ultrasound-assisted enzymatic method were 2.29% and 85.65%,respectively,significantly higher than those extracted by acid method (0.78% and 73.15%) and enzymatic method (1.77% and 75.63%).Ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy,infrared absorption spectroscopy,circular dichroism spectroscopy,and electrophoresis profiles showed that collagens extracted from tortoise shell by three methods were all type I collagen and retained intact triple helix structures.X-ray …

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Natural Pigment-Mediated Photodynamic Antimicrobial Technology : Mechanisms And Food Applications, Lei Zhao, Wenli Jiang, Qingshan Shen, Jingxuan Ke, Yanli Ma, Lifang Zhang Sep 2025

Natural Pigment-Mediated Photodynamic Antimicrobial Technology : Mechanisms And Food Applications, Lei Zhao, Wenli Jiang, Qingshan Shen, Jingxuan Ke, Yanli Ma, Lifang Zhang

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Photodynamic antimicrobial technology (PDT ),as a non-thermal physical bactericidal method,has received increasing attention due to its high efficiency,low residue,and lack of resistance induction.Natural pigments,as food-grade photosensitizers exhibit excellent optical responsiveness and biocompatibility.Studies have shown that curcumin,chlorophylls,and porphyrin-based pigments exhibit favorable photodynamic antimicrobial efficacy in various food matrices including fruits,vegetables,meat,and drinking water.The author summarizes the photodynamic antimicrobial mechanisms of representative natural pigments,and analyzes the effects of light parameters,photosensitizer concentrations,and food matrices on photodynamic antimicrobial efficacy.Furthermore,the recent progress of PDT applications in fruit and vegetable surface disinfection,drinking water sterilization,and smart packaging is reviewed,with a focus on the role of nanocarriers and composite …

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Research Progress In Aflatoxin Degradation Technologies For Edible Oils, Huishuai Li, Zhenning Li, Yu Xie, Yunfeng Zou, Shaojun Li Sep 2025

Research Progress In Aflatoxin Degradation Technologies For Edible Oils, Huishuai Li, Zhenning Li, Yu Xie, Yunfeng Zou, Shaojun Li

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

Aflatoxin (AF),a notorious contaminant,has been a persistent challenge to the safety of edible oils.Prolonged exposure to low doses or acute consumption of high amounts of AF may induce serious health issues.Currently,no method can completely eliminate AF from edible oils.Therefore,it is crucial to explore strategies for reducing AF levels in edible oils.The measures to degrade AF from edible oils were reviewed,mainly including physical methods (such as high-temperature treatment,ray irradiation,and adsorption ),chemical methods (such as ammonia fumigation and ozone oxidation ),and biological methods (such as microbial degradation ).In addition,this paper analyzed and discussed the principles,advantages,shortcomings,and safety of various degradation methods.Furthermore,it made an …

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Optimization Of Fermentation Conditions For The Removal Of Zearalenone From Corn Gluten Feed By Aspergillus Niger Fs10, Mengying Wu, Yang Yang, Jinyao Wang, Yongli Ye, Li’Na Sheng, Jian Ji, Xiulan Sun Sep 2025

Optimization Of Fermentation Conditions For The Removal Of Zearalenone From Corn Gluten Feed By Aspergillus Niger Fs10, Mengying Wu, Yang Yang, Jinyao Wang, Yongli Ye, Li’Na Sheng, Jian Ji, Xiulan Sun

Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology

[Objective ] This study aims to determine the optimal solid-state fermentation conditions for the removal of zearalenone (ZEN ) from corn gluten feed by Aspergillus niger (A.niger ) FS10.[Method ] With the removal rate of ZEN as the indicator,single-factor experiments and response surface method were employed to optimize the key fermentation parameters (inoculation volume-to-mass ratio,fermentation temperature,fermentation duration,and solid-to-liquid ratio ).Furthermore,changes in mass fractions of key nutritional components in corn gluten feed before and after solid-state fermentation under the optimal conditions were analyzed.[Result ] The optimal fermentation conditions were established as follows:an inoculation volume-to-mass ratio of 120 μL∶1 g,a fermentation temperature …

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