Prediction Model Of Green Grape Water Loss Rate Based On Multi-Model Soft Voting Fusion,
2026
School of Mechanical Engineering , Shaanxi University of Technology , Hanzhong , Shaanxi 723000 , China
Prediction Model Of Green Grape Water Loss Rate Based On Multi-Model Soft Voting Fusion, Fan Gai, Jing Min, Ji Feng, Ma Maosen, Yao Xiaomin
Food and Machinery
[Objective] This study aims to achieve rapid and non-destructive detection of the water loss rate in green grapes, control losses, and ensure quality. Based on an LED-induced fluorescence spectroscopy system, a prediction method combining collected spectral data with a multi-model soft voting fusion approach was proposed for green grape water loss rate estimation. [Methods] Spectral data from 100 green grape samples were collected. Preprocessing was performed using multivariate scatter correction (MSC), standard normal variate transformation (SNV), normalization, and Savitzky–Golay (SG) filtering. Feature wavelength selection was carried out using the successive projections algorithm. Based on this, prediction models for the green …
Screening Of Weizmannia Coagulans With High Stress Tolerance,
2026
College of Life Sciences , Hubei Normal University , Huangshi , Hubei 435002 , China;Hubei Key Laboratory of Edible Wild Plants Conservation and Utilization , Huangshi , Hubei 435002 , China
Screening Of Weizmannia Coagulans With High Stress Tolerance, Xiao Xue, Yu Wendi, Hu Yuanliang, Zhang Xicai, Yu Xiang
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To isolate and screen novel Weizmannia coagulans strains with high stress tolerance. [Methods] Using commercially fermented pickle brine as the sample, W. coagulans strains were isolated, purified, and identified by selective culture medium methods, morphological observation, physiological and biochemical characterization, and 16S rDNA sequencing. Taking survival rate as the evaluation index, the stress tolerance of the isolated strains and three laboratory-preserved W. coagulans strains was determined under high-temperature (80–100 ℃), acidic (pH 2.0–3.0), and bile salt (0.1%–0.5%) conditions. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to comprehensively assess the stress tolerance of the tested strains. [Results] Two W. coagulans strains, …
Effects Of Pretreatment Methods On Volatile Compounds And Active Ingredients In Flaxseed Oil,
2026
Heze Food and Drug Inspection and Testing Research Institute , Heze , Shandong 274000 , China
Effects Of Pretreatment Methods On Volatile Compounds And Active Ingredients In Flaxseed Oil, Zhu Lijun, Chen Fengzhen, Zhang Chengshuang, Zhao Baoyi, Meng Lingjun
Food and Machinery
[Objective] This paper aims to investigate the effects of microwave and roasting pretreatment methods on volatile compounds and active ingredients in flaxseed oil. [Methods] Flaxseeds were pretreated by microwave (720 W, 2–8 min) and roasting (140–200 ℃, 30 min), and then flaxseed oil was prepared by cold pressing. Using untreated cold-pressed flaxseed oil as a control, the differences in volatile compounds were analyzed by headspace gas chromatography–ion mobility spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS) and an electronic nose. Additionally, the contents of tocopherols, phytosterols, and total phenolics were determined. [Results] A total of 72 volatile compounds are identified by HS-GC-IMS analysis, including aldehydes (20 …
Effect Of Extraction Methods On Emulsifying Properties Of Corn Fiber Gum,
2026
College of Food Science and Pharmacy , Zhejiang Ocean University , Zhoushan , Zhejiang 316022 , China
Effect Of Extraction Methods On Emulsifying Properties Of Corn Fiber Gum, Wu Chenglong, Ren Ying, Li Xingguo, Tang Leiming, Sun Xiaohong
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To investigate the influence of three extraction methods (alkaline, enzymatic, and acidic) on the emulsification characteristics of corn fiber gum (CFG). [Methods] Corn bran was used as the raw material, and CFG was extracted using sodium hydroxide, xylanase, and formic–acetic acid–water solutions. The changes in particle size, zeta potential, rheological properties, creaming index, appearance, and microstructure of CFG emulsions were measured. [Results] All three CFG emulsions exhibited shear-thinning behavior, with viscosities decreasing as the shear rate increased. The enzymatically extracted CFG emulsion had the highest viscosity, best gel properties, smallest particle size [(751.6 ± 22.5) nm], highest absolute zeta …
Strategy For Linear Range Broadening Of Elisa Based On Antibody Synergistic Combination,
2026
State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources , Nanchang University , Nanchang , Jiangxi 330047 , China
Strategy For Linear Range Broadening Of Elisa Based On Antibody Synergistic Combination, Guo Cuili, Peng Juan, Lai Weihua, Xing Keyu, Gan Bei
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To broaden the linear range of ELISA for deoxynivalenol detection. [Methods] This paper obtains three antibodies with different sensitivities via mouse immunization, cell fusion and screening, ascites preparation, and antibody purification. By optimizing the working concentration and composition ratio of the antibody synergistic combination, the optimal antibody synergistic combination ratio is applied to ELISA to determine the linear range. [Results] The optimal reaction conditions for the ic-ELISA based on synergistic antibodies are as follows: the optimal working concentrations of the coating antigen and antibody are 0.3 and 0.1 μg/mL, respectively. The linear range of the synergistic antibody is obviously …
Evaluation And Improvement Of Method For Uncertainty In The Determination Of Lead In Tea By Icp-Ms,
2026
Analysis and Research Renter of Gansu Province , Lanzhou , Gansu 730000 , China
Evaluation And Improvement Of Method For Uncertainty In The Determination Of Lead In Tea By Icp-Ms, Sun Yingze
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To evaluate the uncertainty in the determination of lead in tea by inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and to improve the method so as to enhance the quality of the analytical results. [Methods] Based on the mathematical model and the experimental procedure, the sources of uncertainty components were analyzed and combined. [Results] When the lead content in tea was 0.346 mg/kg, the expanded uncertainty was 0.026 mg/kg at a 95% confidence level (k = 2). After method improvement, the combined relative standard uncertainty decreased from 0.038 to 0.019, and the expanded uncertainty decreased from 0.026 mg/kg to 0.013 mg/kg. …
An Ai-Driven Safety Traceability And Monitoring System For Food Cold Chain,
2026
School of Economics and Management , Changsha University of Science and Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410076 , China
An Ai-Driven Safety Traceability And Monitoring System For Food Cold Chain, Zeng Xiaoqing, Zhang Yuyue, Xie Wenqing, Zhou Jianhua
Food and Machinery
Targeting the three major obstacles—information fragmentation, delayed risk response, and ambiguous accountability—in food cold chain safety governance, this study constructs an integrated cold chain safety traceability and monitoring system centered on artificial intelligence technology and incorporating the Internet of Things and blockchain. On the basis of a comprehensive risk analysis of the entire food cold chain process, and drawing on theoretical frameworks including supply chain resilience theory, information asymmetry theory, HACCP, and ISO 22000 food safety standards, this study designs a system architecture organized around five functional modules: multi-source data collection and traceability, dynamic food quality assessment, risk prediction and …
Terminal Control Method Of Parallel Food Sorting Robot With Multi-Algorithm Fusion,
2026
Hope College , Southwest Jiaotong University , Chengdu , Sichuan 610400 , China
Terminal Control Method Of Parallel Food Sorting Robot With Multi-Algorithm Fusion, He Qing, Wu Tianfeng, Zhao Yini
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To address the problems of low trajectory tracking accuracy, delayed dynamic response, poor adaptability to external disturbances, and difficulty in meeting the requirements of high-speed and high-precision food sorting in the existing end-effector control of parallel food sorting robots. [Methods] A food sorting system based on a DELTA parallel robot was developed, and an end-effector control strategy integrating an improved whale optimization algorithm, adaptive fuzzy control, and nonsingular fast terminal sliding mode control was designed. Adaptive fuzzy control was used to adjust the output gain in real time to enhance controller tracking accuracy. The improved whale optimization algorithm was …
Effect Of Double-Bin Plansifter Motion Parameters On Sieving Efficiency,
2026
College of Food Science and Engineering , Henan University of Technology , Zhengzhou , Henan 450001 , China
Effect Of Double-Bin Plansifter Motion Parameters On Sieving Efficiency, Li Shuang, Wang Fengcheng, Deng Xiangzhi, Li Xinze, Zhang Baowei, Fu Yunfeng, Xue Chunzhi
Food and Machinery
[Objective] The aim is to explore the effect of double-bin plansifter motion parameters on the material sieving efficiency of different systems after wheat milling. [Methods] The milled materials produced by the break system, tailing roll, and scratch system, obtained from a typical milling production line, were selected as raw materials. The double-bin plansifter was used to sieve different materials to investigate the variations in residence time inside the sieve body and in sieving performance under different motion parameters of milled materials in each system. The motion parameters with the optimal sieving performance for the milled materials from each system were …
Preparation Of Cellulose Nanocrystals From The Shells Of Camellia Oleifera Abel And Their Effect On The Stability Of Camellia Oil Pickering Emulsions,
2026
School of Food Science and Bioengineering , Changsha University of Science and Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China;State Key Laboratory of Woody Oil Resources Utilization , Hunan Academy of Forestry , Changsha , Hunan 410004 , China
Preparation Of Cellulose Nanocrystals From The Shells Of Camellia Oleifera Abel And Their Effect On The Stability Of Camellia Oil Pickering Emulsions, Jin Sheng, Xie Shuting, Xiao Zhihong, Li Changzhu, Wang Jianhui
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To prepare cellulose nanocrystals from the shells of Camellia oleifera Abel (SCOA–CNCs) for stabilizing camellia oil Pickering emulsions, and to investigate the storage stability and environmental stability of the resulting emulsions. [Methods] Cellulose is extracted from SCOA through bleaching and alkali treatment, and SCOA–CNCs are prepared by sulfuric acid hydrolysis and characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The SCOA–CNCs are employed to stabilize camellia oil Pickering emulsions; the effects of the oil-to-water ratio and particle concentration on the emulsions are examined, and the stability of the emulsions under different environmental …
Ameliorative Effects And Mechanisms Of Crocetin On Insulin Resistance In High-Fat Diet-Induced Diabetic Mice,
2026
College of Food Science and Technology , Hunan Agricultural University , Changsha , Hunan 410128 , China
Ameliorative Effects And Mechanisms Of Crocetin On Insulin Resistance In High-Fat Diet-Induced Diabetic Mice, Wen Jing, Qin Si, Lyu Chenghao
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To investigate the hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects of crocetin in high-fat diet (HFD)-induced diabetic mice, and to preliminarily explore its regulatory effects on hepatic insulin signaling pathways and protein S-nitrosylation levels. [Methods] An insulin resistance model was established in C57BL/6J mice by HFD feeding. Mice were administered low (5 mg/kg), medium (10 mg/kg), or high (20 mg/kg) doses of crocetin for 8 weeks, with metformin (200 mg/kg) used as a positive control. Fasting blood glucose, oral glucose tolerance, serum insulin, lipid profiles, hepatic oxidative stress, and inflammatory cytokines were measured. Western blot was used to detect phosphorylation …
Comparative Analysis Of Beef Quality From Bashan Region,
2026
College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science , Shaanxi Normal University , Xi'an, Shaanxi 710119 , China
Comparative Analysis Of Beef Quality From Bashan Region, Wan Xiaohui, Yao Pingbo, Zhang Duoduo, Ma Xiaowen, Tang Youxue, Liu Yongfeng
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To clarify the unique quality of beef from the Bashan region. [Methods] Xizhen cattle beef from the eastern, southern, south-central, central, and northern regions of Zhenba County, Shaanxi Province, is taken as the material to investigate the differences in nutritional quality (moisture, protein, fat, and minerals) and eating quality (color, texture, and flavor). [Results] Zhenba beef has unique qualities, such as high protein and total mineral content, compared with the nutrient composition of beef in the food nutrient composition database published by the National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. For nutritional quality, …
Comparison And Optimization Of Glycoprotein Extraction Processes For Six Panax Medicinal Herbs Using Ultra-High Pressure Extraction Technology,
2026
Jilin Provincial Institute of Ginseng Science , Changchun University of Chinese Medicine , Changchun , Jilin 130117 , China
Comparison And Optimization Of Glycoprotein Extraction Processes For Six Panax Medicinal Herbs Using Ultra-High Pressure Extraction Technology, Chang Fangyu, Zang Hao, Cheng Liye, Han Lusheng, Du Lianyun, Wang Enpeng
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To comprehensively compare and screen glycoprotein preparation processes for six representative medicinal materials from the genus Panax. [Methods] Glycoprotein yield, DPPH radical scavenging capacity, hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity, and Fe2+ chelation inhibition rate were used as evaluation indicators. Glycoprotein extraction rates and antioxidant activities of six medicinal materials, including P. ginseng, P. notoginseng, P. quinquefolius, P. japonicus (T. Nees) C. A. Mey., P. stipuleanatus H. T. Tsai & K. M. Feng, and P. bipinnatifidus Seem, were compared using traditional thermal extraction and ultra-high pressure processing (UHPP). The Box–Behnken response surface method was employed to optimize UHPP parameters for P. …
Optimization Of Probiotic Fermentation Process And Effects Of Drying Methods On The Quality Of Sea Buckthorn Leaves,
2026
College of Food Science and Engineering , Inner Mongolia Agricultural University , Hohhot , Inner Mongolia 010018 , China
Optimization Of Probiotic Fermentation Process And Effects Of Drying Methods On The Quality Of Sea Buckthorn Leaves, Dong Xiaoyue, Yun Xueyan, Zhang Lu, Dong Tongliga, Zhao Chenxi, Te Jinwei, Wang Xiukuan, Hao Qian, Miao Meishu, Su Ke
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To investigate the effects of probiotic fermentation conditions and drying methods on the quality of fermented sea buckthorn leaf products. [Methods] Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is used for fermentation. The fermentation process of sea buckthorn leaves is optimized through single-factor experiments combined with response surface methodology. Fermented sea buckthorn leaf extract is prepared under the optimal fermentation conditions and subsequently processed into freeze-dried powder by direct freeze-drying and spray freeze-drying, with or without low-voltage electrostatic field assistance. The effects of different treatments on viable cell counts, flavonoid and polyphenol retention rates, water activity, and in vitro digestion characteristics are evaluated. [Results] …
Effect Of Modified Hemoglobin As A Substitute For Sodium Nitrite On The Quality Of Ham Sausage,
2026
College of Life Sciences , Linyi University , Linyi , Shandong 276000 , China
Effect Of Modified Hemoglobin As A Substitute For Sodium Nitrite On The Quality Of Ham Sausage, Qu Shulei, Ma Chao, Yao Xianqi, Du Dongxu, Wang Wei, Liu Yunguo
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To improve the utilization rate of porcine blood and the safety of ham sausage. [Methods] Under specific conditions, hemoglobin in porcine blood is modified to produce glycosylated nitrosohemoglobin (GN-Hb). Different amounts of GN-Hb are added to replace sodium nitrite in heat-treated ham sausages. The quality characteristics of the sausages are evaluated through texture analysis, nutritional testing, color difference assessment, color acceptability, elasticity, chewiness, and overall acceptability. [Results] When the sodium nitrite dosage is 100 mg/kg and the GN-Hb dosage is 2.5 g/kg, high-temperature sterilized ham sausage containing the new pigment shows significant improvement in color and cohesion compared with …
Extraction Process Optimization Of Camellia Sinensis Flavonoids And Their Antioxidant Activity,
2026
College of Food Science and Engineering , Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University , Xinyang , Henan 464000 , China
Extraction Process Optimization Of Camellia Sinensis Flavonoids And Their Antioxidant Activity, Tu Jianqiu, Xu Danhe, Chen Long, Wang Yaxin, Xu Jiahui, Jing Lixiang, Li Jianfang
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To optimize the extraction process of flavonoids from Xinyang Camellia sinensis and to compare the in vitro antioxidant activities of total flavonoids before and after purification. [Methods] Using Xinyang C. sinensis as raw material, a one-factor test is conducted to investigate the effects of ethanol volume fraction, ultrasonic time, ultrasonic power, and material–liquid ratio on the yield of flavonoids. Subsequently, a three-factor, three-level optimization model is established based on the Box–Behnken experimental design. Additionally, a macroporous adsorption resin is utilized for the purification of flavonoid crude extracts. Finally, the in vitro antioxidant activity of the total flavonoids is evaluated …
Advances In The Application Of Electroencephalography In Food Sensory Science,
2026
School of Food Science and Bioengineering , Changsha University of Science and Technology , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China;Hunan Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Prepared Dishes , Changsha , Hunan 410114 , China
Advances In The Application Of Electroencephalography In Food Sensory Science, Li Wenbin, Hou Xiaoyi, Deng Na, Leng Tuo, Fu Haohua, Wang Jianhui
Food and Machinery
Traditional sensory evaluation of food is affected by subjectivity and other factors, resulting in significant limitations. Electroencephalography (EEG), owing to its advantages of high temporal resolution, non-invasiveness, and real-time dynamic monitoring, offers an objective neurophysiological perspective and analytical approach to address this issue, effectively advancing food science research from subjective descriptions to objective neural decoding. This paper systematically reviews the applications of EEG in food flavor recognition and prediction, objective evaluation of food quality, and analysis of food nutrition and consumer behavior. In light of the current state of technological development, it is proposed that multimodal technology integration and machine …
Progress On The Nutrient Components, Functional Activities, And Utilization Of Dictyophora Rubrovalvata,
2026
School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering , Guizhou Institute of Technology , Guiyang , Guizhou 550025 , China
Progress On The Nutrient Components, Functional Activities, And Utilization Of Dictyophora Rubrovalvata, Zhang Lunqing, Wang Xianxing, Li Qiaoqiao, Xu Cunbin, Wang Yu
Food and Machinery
Dictyophora rubrovalvata, a valuable edible fungus in China, is rich in active components such as polysaccharides, proteins, amino acids, and vitamins, exhibiting significant efficacy in antioxidant, anti-fatigue, antitumor, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory activities. This paper systematically reviews recent research progress on the nutritional components, functional activities, and utilization status of D. rubrovalvata, both in China and elsewhere, with an outlook on its future development directions and application prospects.
A Review Of Metabolic Mechanisms Of N-Nitroso Compounds And Measures For Their Reduction And Control,
2026
School of Health Management , Shanxi Technology and Business University , Taiyuan , Shanxi 030006 , China
A Review Of Metabolic Mechanisms Of N-Nitroso Compounds And Measures For Their Reduction And Control, Wang Zhulin
Food and Machinery
N-nitroso compounds, as one of the major food contaminants, are widely present in food and pose hazards such as carcinogenicity, teratogenicity, and mutagenicity, thus being a key focus in food safety monitoring. Although significant progress has been made in the research on N-nitroso compounds, studies on their metabolic mechanisms and reduction and control measures are still disconnected to a certain extent. Through a review of the classification, detection methods, and toxic effects of N-nitroso compounds, this article analyzes the intrinsic connection between their metabolic pathways in the body and strategies for external reduction and control, aiming to provide theoretical references …
Intelligent Detection Method For Food Packaging Defects Based On Improved U-Net And Machine Vision,
2026
Sias University , Zhengzhou , Henan 451100 , China
Intelligent Detection Method For Food Packaging Defects Based On Improved U-Net And Machine Vision, Qi Guohong, Zhang Jing, Li Lili
Food and Machinery
[Objective] To address the issues of weak generalization, insufficient accuracy, and poor anti-interference ability in existing intelligent detection methods for food packaging defects. [Methods] On the basis of the intelligent sorting system for food packaging defects, a method for intelligent detection of food packaging defects is proposed, which combines machine vision and an improved U-Net model. By introducing a multi-scale residual convolution module into the convolution module, the method reduces the computational complexity of the model and improves the training effect. By integrating channel attention, spatial attention, and multi-scale attention, a lightweight hybrid attention module is constructed to achieve the …
