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Aesthetic Restraint And Blank Space : Design Translation Of Yuezhou Kiln Patterns In Yellow Tea Packaging,
2026
Hunan Institute of Science and Technology , Yueyang , Hunan 414000 , China
Aesthetic Restraint And Blank Space : Design Translation Of Yuezhou Kiln Patterns In Yellow Tea Packaging, Zhou Wenyu, Wan Changlin
Food and Machinery
To explore a new path for traditional ceramic culture to empower local food packaging, this paper takes Yueyang yellow tea as the target carrier and investigates the application strategy of Yuezhou Kiln patterns in modern packaging design. The article analyzes the aesthetic characteristics of aesthetic restraint and blank space in the decorative crafts of Yuezhou Kiln, along with their deep compatibility with contemporary minimalist design philosophy, and proposes design principles such as cultural continuity, functional priority, and freehand-style translation. By deconstructing and reorganizing kiln patterns and reconfiguring colors and materials, this study constructs a packaging visual system with regional distinctiveness, …
Rapid Determination Of 81 Illegal Weight Loss Additives In Tablet Candy By Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry,
2026
Key Laboratory of Condiment Supervision Technology , State Administration for Market Regulation , Chongqing Institute for Food and Drug Control , Chongqing 401121 , China
Rapid Determination Of 81 Illegal Weight Loss Additives In Tablet Candy By Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Li Hongli, Su Min, Wu Yanlei, Zhang Mian, Wang Yuqi, Zhou Chunjie, Tao Juan
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To establish a rapid detection method for 81 illegal weight loss additives in tablet candy using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). [Methods] Samples were ultrasonically extracted with 80% methanol-water (containing 0.1% formic acid), separated on a Waters ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 column, and eluted with a gradient of methanol and 0.1% formic acid water solution. Detection was performed using multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) with simultaneous scanning in positive and negative electrospray ionization modes, and quantification was carried out using the external standard method. [Results] The 81 target analytes showed good linear relationships within their respective mass concentration ranges, …
Simultaneous Determination Of Eight Sweeteners In Glycyrrhizin By Ultrahigh Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Tandem Mass Spectrometry,
2026
Technology Center , China Tobacco Yunnan Industrial Co ., Ltd., Kunming , Yunnan 650106 , China
Simultaneous Determination Of Eight Sweeteners In Glycyrrhizin By Ultrahigh Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Tandem Mass Spectrometry, He Liang, Zhu Lingchao, Hu Ruilin, Zhang Tao, Song Chunman
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To establish a method based on ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for rapid determination of eight sweeteners in glycyrrhizin. [Methods] The sample is ultrasonically extracted with 20 mL pure water for 30 min, passed through a 0.22 μm microporous filter membrane, separated through the Waters HSS T3 column, subjected to gradient elution with 0.2% (V/V) ammonia solution-methanol, and detected under the negative mode of electrospray ionization. [Results] The eight sweeteners showed a good linear relationship between peak area and concentration within the range of 0.1–20.0 μg/mL, with correlation coefficients greater than 0.99. The limits of quantification are within …
Effects Of Different Pretreatment Methods On Moisture Variation And Pore Structure Of Apple Slices During Microwave Freeze-Drying,
2026
College of Food and Drugs , Luoyang Polytechnic , Luoyang , Henan 471000 , China
Effects Of Different Pretreatment Methods On Moisture Variation And Pore Structure Of Apple Slices During Microwave Freeze-Drying, Qu Zhanping, Zhang Xiaoyan, Zhang Jinglin, Gu Yujuan
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To investigate the effects of pretreatment methods on moisture variation and pore structure of apple slices during microwave freeze-drying. [Methods] Apple slices pretreated with four methods (ultrasound, blanching, freeze-thawing, and osmotic dehydration) are subjected to microwave freeze-drying. The effects of different pretreatments on drying characteristics, moisture migration, and microscopic pore structure of the samples are comparatively analyzed. [Results] All four pretreatment methods increase the effective moisture diffusion coefficient and reduce drying time by 11.1% to 44.4%, with osmotic dehydration requiring the shortest drying time. Low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis indicates that the pretreatments accelerate free water removal, consequently …
Preparation Of Agaricus Bisporus Chitosan Nanoliposomes And Their In Vitro Hypoglycemic Effects,
2026
School of Food Science and Engineering , South China University of Technology , Guangzhou , Guangdong 510640 , China
Preparation Of Agaricus Bisporus Chitosan Nanoliposomes And Their In Vitro Hypoglycemic Effects, Chen Yanzhi, Zhang Jiawen, Zhang Molan, You Lijun
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To address the limited oral utilization of metformin hydrochloride (MET) and the insufficient delivery efficiency of conventional liposomes, MET-loaded nanoliposomes modified with Agaricus bisporus chitosan (ACS) (ACS-modified liposomes, A-M-L) were developed, and their physicochemical properties, storage stability, cytocompatibility, and effects on glucose consumption by HepG2 cells were evaluated. [Methods] ACS was used as a substitute for crustacean chitosan to prepare MET-loaded nanoliposomes using the thin-film dispersion-ultrasonication method. The structural characteristics and microscopic morphology were observed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, encapsulation efficiency, storage stability, cytotoxicity, …
Correlation Between Thermal Characteristics And Fat Concomitants And Flavor Quality In The Refining Process Of Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil,
2026
Department of Food Science and Biotechnology , Tianjin Agriculture University , Tianjin 300384 , China
Correlation Between Thermal Characteristics And Fat Concomitants And Flavor Quality In The Refining Process Of Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Liu Zhaofan, Liu Jiabao, Li Hang, Huang Zonghai, He Xinyi, Li Yun
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To investigate the correlation between thermal characteristics, fat concomitants, and flavor quality during the refining process of Camellia oleifera seed oil, and to provide a theoretical basis for precise regulation of the refining process. [Methods] Oil samples were collected during the refining process (crude oil, alkali refining, decolorization, deodorization, and winterization). The dynamic changes in physicochemical indexes, thermal characteristics, fat concomitants, fatty acid composition, and volatile flavor substances were systematically determined, and their correlations were analyzed. [Results] The refining process reduced the acid value of C. oleifera seed oil from 1.79 mg/g to 0.26 mg/g and the peroxide value …
Extrusion Pretreatment Improves The Protein Digestibility Of Black Soybean Meal And Its Effects On The Final Quality And Antioxidant Activity Of Soy Sauce,
2026
Changzhi Vocational and Technical College , Changzhi , Shanxi 046000 , China
Extrusion Pretreatment Improves The Protein Digestibility Of Black Soybean Meal And Its Effects On The Final Quality And Antioxidant Activity Of Soy Sauce, Cheng Xiaoyuan, Ma Chengye, Li Hongjun
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To investigate the regulatory mechanisms of extrusion pretreatment on the protein digestibility of black soybean meal and systematically evaluate its effects on soy sauce quality and antioxidant activity. [Methods] A mixture of black soybean meal and flour was pretreated using extrusion technology for soy sauce brewing. Extrusion temperature, screw speed, flour addition, and moisture content were selected as the main process parameters to investigate their effects on protein digestibility. Under the optimal extrusion conditions, the raw materials were prepared and further subjected to simulated low-salt solid-state soy sauce fermentation. Amino nitrogen, total nitrogen, reducing sugar, pH, total acid, ammonium …
Structural Optimization And Material Separation Characteristics Of An Updraft Rice Mill Based On Cfd-Dem,
2026
School of Mechanical Engineering , Wuhan Polytechnic University , Wuhan , Hubei 430023 , China
Structural Optimization And Material Separation Characteristics Of An Updraft Rice Mill Based On Cfd-Dem, Li Yuan, Zhou Long, Fan Jijun, Yu Nanhui, Yang Yong
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To enhance the separation efficiency of rice bran and broken rice in an updraft rice mill by optimizing the air duct structure and operating parameters. [Methods] A combined approach of CFD-DEM coupled numerical simulation and experimental verification was adopted to investigate the material separation characteristics of the updraft rice mill under different structural and operating parameters. Key parameters, including air duct width, air velocity, baffle width, and baffle spacing, were optimized through single-factor experiments and response surface methodology. [Results] The addition of baffles at the lower suction inlet improved the pressure and flow velocity distributions within the air duct …
Origin Identification Of Pineapples Based On Mineral Element Fingerprint Analysis Technology,
2026
Zhongshan Institute for Food and Drug Control , Zhongshan , Guangdong 528402 , China
Origin Identification Of Pineapples Based On Mineral Element Fingerprint Analysis Technology, Ke Jiancan, Chen Liyi, Dong Hai, Zheng Hongtao, Chen Yabo
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To analyze the differences in mineral element contents among different pineapple samples and explore the feasibility of applying a discriminant model based on elemental fingerprint analysis to the identification of Shenwan pineapple, a geographical indication product. [Methods] Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was employed to determine the contents of 28 mineral elements in 5 different pineapple samples. Combined with principal component analysis, partial least squares discriminant analysis, and Fisher discriminant analysis, the classification characteristic elements were identified. Discriminant models for pineapples from different producing areas and different bases within the same producing area were established and evaluated. [Results] The …
5-Formyl- 3-Methylene- 3,6-Dihydropyridines Formed In Foods Activate Rage-Dependent Signaling Cascades In Raw 264.7 Cells,
2026
Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Innovation Platform for the Safety of Bakery Products , Jinan University , Guangzhou , Guangdong 510632 , China
5-Formyl- 3-Methylene- 3,6-Dihydropyridines Formed In Foods Activate Rage-Dependent Signaling Cascades In Raw 264.7 Cells, Wu Jiaqi, Ou Shiyi, Guo Hongyang, Huang Caihuan, Ou Juanying, Zheng Jie
Food and Machinery
[Objective] 5-Formyl -3-methylene -3,6-dihydropyridine (FMDP) is a novel compound derived from the reaction of amino acids with formaldehyde (FA) and acrolein (ACR), and its content in biscuits has been reported to be more than 40 times higher than that of free acrolein and formaldehyde. Given the structural similarity to FDP -lysine, an advanced glycation end product (AGE) derived from acrolein, this study aims to evaluate the potential safety risk of FMDPs by assessing their ability to stimulate the receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE). [Methods] Three FMDP compounds, each possessing a 5-formyl -3-methylene -3,6-dihydropyridine core structure, are synthesized by …
Preparation Process , Antioxidant Activity , And Fruit Preservation Application Of Polygonatum Sibiricum Polysaccharides With Low Relative Molecular Mass,
2026
College of Food Science and Technology , Hebei Agricultural University , Baoding , Hebei 071000 , China
Preparation Process , Antioxidant Activity , And Fruit Preservation Application Of Polygonatum Sibiricum Polysaccharides With Low Relative Molecular Mass, Hu Chengzhi, Ma Yanli, Shen Qingshan, Li Mengna, Li Mi, Fei Peng
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To compare the effects of four pretreatment methods—hot pressing (HP), steam explosion (SE), ultrasound (US), and solid-state fermentation (SF)—on the structural characteristics and antioxidant activities of Polygonatum sibiricum polysaccharides (PSP), and to explore the potential application of PSP in fruit preservation. [Methods] Ten PSP samples are prepared. The yield, relative molecular mass, functional groups, thermal stability, surface morphology, and DPPH·, ABTS·, and OH· free radical scavenging abilities of the samples are determined. The PSP sample with low relative molecular mass obtained by SE treatment is loaded with Zn2+ to prepare a sprayable hydrogel, which is then applied in the …
Effects And Mechanisms Of Carrageenan-Sodium Caseinate Interactions On Oil-Water Interfacial Properties,
2026
School of Food Science and Engineering , South China University of Technology , Guangzhou , Guangdong 510641 , China
Effects And Mechanisms Of Carrageenan-Sodium Caseinate Interactions On Oil-Water Interfacial Properties, Huang Zequan, Cao Hongfang, He Jian, Wang Caiyun, Zhao Qiangzhong
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To investigate the effects of κ-carrageenan concentration on its interaction with sodium caseinate and the oil-water interfacial properties of the composite system. [Methods] Sodium caseinate composite systems with different κ-carrageenan concentrations were prepared. Protein structure, surface hydrophobicity, endogenous fluorescence, zeta potential, particle size, interfacial adsorption behavior, and interfacial dilatational modulus were determined. [Results] After the addition of κ-carrageenan, the secondary structure of sodium caseinate changed markedly, and the proportion of ordered structures showed a trend of initially increasing and then decreasing. Surface hydrophobicity and endogenous fluorescence intensity exhibited a similar trend. When the addition level of κ-carrageenan was 0.15‰, …
Effects Of Material Form On The Modification Of Rice By Heat-Moisture Treatment,
2026
School of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , Jiangsu 214122 , China
Effects Of Material Form On The Modification Of Rice By Heat-Moisture Treatment, Wang Haoyan, Feng Wei, Zheng Yubin, Wang Ren, Huo Jian
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To investigate the effects of two material forms (rice flour and whole rice grains) on the modification performance of rice by heat-moisture treatment and physicochemical properties. [Methods] Early indica rice is used as raw material. Rice flour and whole rice grains are subjected to heat-moisture treatment (100 ℃, 2 h) under three moisture levels (21%, 24%, and 27%). Subsequently, the basic chemical composition, surface particle morphology, crystal structure characteristics, and farinograph processing properties of samples from the two groups are characterized. [Results] After heat-moisture treatment, the particle dispersibility of samples in both groups decreases significantly, accompanied by obvious aggregation …
Study On Preparation And Emulsification Properties Of Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Arabinoxylan Hydrolysate/Soy Protein Isolate Complex,
2026
Tianjin University of Science & Technology , Tianjin 300457 , China
Study On Preparation And Emulsification Properties Of Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles Arabinoxylan Hydrolysate/Soy Protein Isolate Complex, Yu Shuo, Guo Qingbin, Zhao Shudi, Li Zhenjing, Jia Xing, Kang Ji
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To expand the application fields of distillers dried grains with solubles and improve its market value. [Methods] Arabinoxylan (AX) was extracted from distillers dried grains with solubles and modified to prepare AX with different molecular structures. AX was then reacted with soy protein isolate (SPI) via the Maillard reaction to prepare the AX-SPI covalent complex. The structure of the complex was characterized using circular dichroism spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, particle size, and zeta potential, and its emulsifying properties were studied. [Results] The AX-SPI covalent complex is formed by SPI and AX via the Maillard reaction, and differences in …
Effect Of Sodium Butyrate On Biofilm Formation And Virulence Of Salmonella Typhimurium,
2026
The Second Clinical Medical College of North Sichuan Medical College , Nanchong , Sichuan 637000 , China
Effect Of Sodium Butyrate On Biofilm Formation And Virulence Of Salmonella Typhimurium, Yao Meng, Li Zhiheng, Wang Yan, Pan Wanlong, Liu Peng
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To investigate the regulatory effects of sodium butyrate on biofilm formation by Salmonella typhimurium and clarify its effects on the expression of virulence-related genes and pathogenicity under in vivo conditions. [Methods] S. typhimurium was treated with 4 mg/mL and 8 mg/mL sodium butyrate, and the effects of sodium butyrate on biofilm formation, motility, metabolic activity, and quorum sensing of the strain were detected. The expression changes of virulence genes (hilA, invF, and sipA) in sodium butyrate-treated strains were analyzed by quantitative real-time PCR. A C57BL/6 mouse infection model was established using S. typhimurium pretreated with 8 mg/mL sodium butyrate, …
Detection Of Egg Components In Food By Microfluidic Digital Pcr,
2026
Changsha Institute for Food and Drug Control , Changsha , Hunan 410036 , China
Detection Of Egg Components In Food By Microfluidic Digital Pcr, Li Ben, Zhuo Yiming, Qin Jijun, Yang Lixia
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To establish a detection method for egg components in food using microfluidic digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. [Methods] Specific primers and fluorescent probes are designed based on the mitochondrial gene nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide dehydrogenase subunit 1 (ND1). Then, the reaction system and amplification conditions are optimized, and specificity and sensitivity are evaluated before being applied to actual food detection. [Results] The established method can specifically detect egg components, while no cross-reactivity is observed with other common poultry egg components, such as duck and goose eggs. The optimal annealing temperature is 56 ℃, and the optimal concentrations of primers …
Optimization Of Roller Tooth Parameters For Roller Mill Based On Rocky Dem,
2026
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Institute , Henan University of Technology , Zhengzhou , Henan 450001 , China
Optimization Of Roller Tooth Parameters For Roller Mill Based On Rocky Dem, Liu Yifan, Zhang Chao, Guo Xing
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To investigate the effects of the surface technical parameters of the toothed roller in a 1B roller mill on the wheat grinding process and to optimize these surface technical parameters. [Methods] The grinding process of the toothed roller was simulated using Rocky DEM software. Tooth angle, sharpness angle, tooth tip width, and inclination were selected as variables to analyze their effects on wheat scraping rate and wear loss. Single-factor experiments and orthogonal experiments combined with matrix analysis were comprehensively applied to systematically evaluate the experimental results. [Results] The optimal combination of surface technical parameters for the 1B toothed roller, …
Inhibitory Effect Of Tbhq On The Deterioration Of Leisure Dried Tofu,
2026
College of Food Science and Chemical Engineering , Shaoyang University , Shaoyang , Hunan 422000 , China ;Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Soybean Products Processing and Safety Control , Shaoyang , Hunan 422000 , China ;Hunan Engineering Research Center of Green Processing and Equipment of Hunan-Style Food , Shaoyang , Hunan 422000 , China
Inhibitory Effect Of Tbhq On The Deterioration Of Leisure Dried Tofu, Chen Durun, Huang Zhanrui, Hu Lianhua, Chen Hao, Zhao Dan
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To address key industrial challenges of leisure dried tofu subjected to mild sterilization, namely shortened shelf life (30~90 d) and susceptibility to photoenzyme -induced oxidative deterioration, this study aimed to elucidate the mechanisms by which tert -butylhydroquinone (TBHQ ) inhibits quality deterioration in leisure dried tofu induced by photoenzyme initiators. [Methods] Leisure dried tofu was prepared using marinade treated with TBHQ and photoenzyme initiators (chlorophyll and azodiisobutyronitrile ). During a 90 d storage period, dynamic changes in nutritional components, characteristic oxidation indices, textural properties, intermolecular forces, and microstructure of the dried tofu were systematically monitored.［Results］ During the early storage …
Detection Of Apple Freshness During Storage Based On Zigbee Network And Pls-Da,
2026
Anshan Normal University , Anshan , Liaoning 114007 , China
Detection Of Apple Freshness During Storage Based On Zigbee Network And Pls-Da, Huang Haiyang, Qu Liqiu, Ma Yunlong
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To address the long detection cycles, complex operation, and destructive sampling in apple freshness detection, a rapid and non-destructive detection method based on Zigbee wireless sensor network and partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) is proposed. [Methods] With Red Fuji apples as the research object, a gas sensor array acquisition system based on the Zigbee protocol is designed to monitor the concentration changes of four characteristic gases (ethanol, ethylene, oxygen, and carbon dioxide) during apple storage in real time. Least squares filtering is employed to preprocess the raw data, and the stable value, mean value, and maximum value are extracted …
Overexpression Of Liax Enhances Stress Tolerance In Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei L9,
2026
School of Food Science and Bioengineering , Changsha University of Science & Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China
Overexpression Of Liax Enhances Stress Tolerance In Lacticaseibacillus Paracasei L9, Liu Ting, Ma Xiayin, Yan Ningning, Chen Shihao, Bai Jingfu
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To investigate the protective role of the surface protein LiaX in Lacticaseibacillus paracasei L9 against external stresses, such as bile salts, antibiotics, and the gastrointestinal environment. [Methods] A LiaX-overexpressing strain was constructed and the protein was purified. Spent media assays, in vitro simulated digestion, and exogenous protein supplementation experiments were comprehensively employed to evaluate the effect of LiaX on the survival rate of the strain under digestive, bile salt, and antibiotic stresses. [Results] The LiaX-overexpressing strain LPL9psip0968 his was successfully constructed, and the LiaX protein was isolated and purified. Spent media assays and exogenous addition of purified LiaX protein …
