Utilizing Proteomics To Identify And Optimize Microalgae Strains For High-Quality Dietary Protein: A Review,
2023
Edith Cowan University
Utilizing Proteomics To Identify And Optimize Microalgae Strains For High-Quality Dietary Protein: A Review, Sara Hamzelou, Damien Belobrajdic, James A. Broadbent, Angéla Juhász, Kim L. Chang, Ian Jameson, Peter Ralph, Michelle L. Colgrave
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Algae-derived protein has immense potential to provide high-quality protein foods for the expanding human population. To meet its potential, a broad range of scientific tools are required to identify optimal algal strains from the hundreds of thousands available and identify ideal growing conditions for strains that produce high-quality protein with functional benefits. A research pipeline that includes proteomics can provide a deeper interpretation of microalgal composition and biochemistry in the pursuit of these goals. To date, proteomic investigations have largely focused on pathways that involve lipid production in selected microalgae species. Herein, we report the current state of microalgal proteome …
Performance Investigations Of The Charging And Discharging Processes In A 3-Tank Thermal Energy Storage System,
2022
Department of Physics, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062 Kampala, Uganda.
Performance Investigations Of The Charging And Discharging Processes In A 3-Tank Thermal Energy Storage System, Swalehe Tusiime, Karidewa Nyeinga, Denis Okello, Ole J. Nydal
Tanzania Journal of Science
The paper presents a 3 tank thermal energy storage system. The system consists of cold oil reservoir, heat storage tank, and a residual drainage tank. Cold oil flows by gravity into a heating chamber and after being heated to the required temperature, a mechanical thermostat opens allowing the hot oil to flow into a heat storage tank. The storage tank was discharged through the cooking unit by boiling 0.5 litres of water. The used oil flowed by gravity to the drainage tank. The discharge flow rates of 0.5, 2.1, 2.8 and 6.5 g/s were considered. A charging efficiency of 51.3% …
Determination Of Sugars, Amino Acids, Ph And Alcohol In Bamboo Beverage From Southern Highlands, Tanzania,
2022
Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Determination Of Sugars, Amino Acids, Ph And Alcohol In Bamboo Beverage From Southern Highlands, Tanzania, Lilian D Kaale
Tanzania Journal of Science
The amounts of sugars and amino acids play significant roles in defining the fermentation process and quantifying the alcohol levels in beverages, while pH affects the biological stability, colour, oxidation rate, and protein stability of alcoholic beverages. This study investigated the sugar content, amino acids, alcohol levels, and pH of bamboo beverage from Tanzania's southern highlands. During storage, the sugars significantly decreased (p < 0.05), especially when kept at room temperature from 52.96 to 0.00 (source 1), 53.35 to 0.00 (source 2) and 53.57 to 0.00 (source 3) g/L for fructose, from 47.93 to 14.78 (source 1), 47.23 to 14.91 (source 2) and 47.61 to 14.77 (source 3) g/L for glucose, and from 0.40 to 0.00 (source 1), 0.36 to 0.00 (source 2) and 0.37 to 0.00 (source 3) g/L for sucrose after six days of storage. A total of 15 amino acids were determined from the bamboo beverage with tyrosine being the most prevalent (597.68 mg/L for source 1, 599.44 mg/L for source 2 and 597.83 mg/L for source 3), followed by valine (261.13 mg/L for source 1, 261.24 mg/L for source 2 and 262.54 mg/L for source 3), threonine (76.69 mg/L for source 1, 76.91 mg/L for source 2 and 77.13 mg/L for source 3), and serine (66.37 mg/L for source 1, 67.23 mg/L for source 2 and 66.68 mg/L for source 3). After six days of storage at room temperature, there was a significant decrease in pH from 4.04 to 3.63. Alcohol content ranged from 3.11 to 9.05% v/v at the room temperature storage. These results might facilitate the optimal use of bamboo beverages, which have been neglected due to lack of scientific information such as amino acid and sugar levels. Keywords: Bamboo beverage, ulanzi, amino acids, sugars, alcohol content.
Antibacterial, Antioxidant, And Repellency Potential Of The Essential Oil From Spartium Junceum L. Grown In Lebanon,
2022
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Beirut Arab University
Antibacterial, Antioxidant, And Repellency Potential Of The Essential Oil From Spartium Junceum L. Grown In Lebanon, Hawraa Zahrddin, Mahmoud Khalil, Akram Hijazi
BAU Journal - Science and Technology
The goal of our present study is to assess the pharmacological potential of essential oil extracted from Spartium junceum cultivated in Lebanon. This oil was obtained by hydrodistillation using the Clevenger apparatus. Then, an organoleptic characterization and an evaluation of its antioxidant, repellent/insecticidal, and antibacterial activities have been evaluated. The obtained results showed that this oil had an antioxidant activity reaching 82 % dependent on the dilution used. In addition, it showed an insecticidal effect and an antibacterial effect.
Polyphenol Characterization And Antioxidant Capacity Of Multi-Species Swards Grown In Ireland—Environmental Sustainability And Nutraceutical Potential,
2022
Technological University Dublin
Polyphenol Characterization And Antioxidant Capacity Of Multi-Species Swards Grown In Ireland—Environmental Sustainability And Nutraceutical Potential, Samuel Rapisarda, Nissreen Abu-Ghannam
Articles
Ruminant production systems are major contributors to greenhouse gases emissions, with animal feeding practices being the main cause for methane and nitrous oxide’s release. Although feeding animals forages has been proven to be more sustainable, traditional ryegrass monocultures still require a lot of input (e.g., fertilisers and pesticides). Multi-species swards, consisting of different swards, such as grasses, forage legumes and herbs, need less management and fertiliser, produce more dry matter, and also add a variety of phytochemicals into the animal diet. In particular, polyphenols have been associated with a positive impact on animal health and productivity. However, data on the …
Rapid Screening Of 57 Illegally Added Drugs For Uric Acid Lowering Medicinal And Edible Food By Modified Quechers Technology,
2022
Guangdong Testing Institute of Product Quality Supervision, Foshan, Guangdong 528300 , China
Rapid Screening Of 57 Illegally Added Drugs For Uric Acid Lowering Medicinal And Edible Food By Modified Quechers Technology, Qi Yan, Xu Qing-Peng, Li Cong, Deng Xing-Fei, Li Jin-Qing
Food and Machinery
Objective: This study aimed to establish a rapid screening method for 57 drugs illegally added to medicinal and edible food. Methods: Extracted samples were purified by QuEhERS pretreatment technology, and 57 kinds of illegal addition of drugs were separated by Waters BEH C18 column. Acetonitrile-water was used as a mobile phase for gradient elution. Mass spectrometry electrospray and multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) were used for detection and analysis. Results: The established method had good linearity, and the correlation coefficients (R2) of 57 kinds of illegal addition of drugs were all greater than 0.99. The limits of detection …
Determination Of Eight Kinds Of Insecticides In Dairy Products By Dispersed Solid Phase Extraction-Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry,
2022
Guangzhou Inspection Testing and Certification Group Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, Guangdong 511447 , China
Determination Of Eight Kinds Of Insecticides In Dairy Products By Dispersed Solid Phase Extraction-Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry, Yan Wan-Ying, He Min-Heng, Wen Heng, Liu Zhi-Peng, Yu Zhi-Cong
Food and Machinery
Objective: To detect eight kinds of insecticides in dairy products (pure milk, fermented milk, milk powder) rapidly. Methods: A high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) method based on dispersive solid phase extraction pre-treatment technology was established. The samples were extracted with acetonitrile-acetone solution (Vacetonitrile∶Vacetone=80∶20) in ultrasonic way, and the extraction solution was purified by Florisil, primary secondary amine and anhydrous MgSO4.After purification, the samples were analyzed by HPLC-MS/MS qualitatively and quantitatively in multi reaction monitoring (MRM) mode. Results: The correlation coefficient (r) of fenamiphos, imidacloprid, spinosad, dinotefuran, emamectin benzoate, methomyl, …
Preparation Of Matrix Reference Material Of Amino- Mebendazole In Eel Muscle Powder,
2022
Review Technology Center of Fujian Industrial Product Production License, Fuzhou, Fujian 350003 , China
Preparation Of Matrix Reference Material Of Amino- Mebendazole In Eel Muscle Powder, Luo Chun-Lian
Food and Machinery
Objective: A method for the preparation and determination of amino-mebendazole matrix reference material in eel muscle powder was established. Methods: A positive sample was obtained by culturing eels with mebendazole and was prepared into amino-mebendazole matrix reference material, which went through freeze-drying, vacuum packaging, and radiation sterilization in turn. And its homogeneity, stability, cooperative setting value, and uncertainty were examined. Results: This matrix reference material has good uniformity and can adapt to low temperatures, normal temperatures, long-distance transportation, and other environments. It can be stored for more than 12 months under -18 ℃. The characteristic value of …
Identification Of The Age Of Baijiu Based On Two-Dimensional Correlation Near Infrared Spectroscopy,
2022
College of Agricultural Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801 , China
Identification Of The Age Of Baijiu Based On Two-Dimensional Correlation Near Infrared Spectroscopy, Zhou Tao, Zhang Zhi-Yong, Han Ning, Gao Wei, Jia Li-Yan
Food and Machinery
Objective: To avoid young liquor as old liquor and realize the discrimination of Baijiu age. Methods: The near infrared transmission spectra of Baijiu samples were collected by near infrared spectrometer, and the synchronous and asynchronous two-dimensional correlation spectra of Baijiu samples were constructed with the wine age as the external disturbance. On this basis, the autocorrelation spectrum of each sample was extracted, and the age discrimination model of Baijiu was established by combining Markov distance method. Results: The wave band from 1400 nm to 1800 nm contained the effective information about the changes of Baijiu samples on …
Research On The Innovation Mechanism Of Online Food Safety Supervision From The Perspective Of Holistic Governance,
2022
Nanchong Vocational and Technical College, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000 , China
Research On The Innovation Mechanism Of Online Food Safety Supervision From The Perspective Of Holistic Governance, Li Xi
Food and Machinery
Holistic governance theory is a new type of public management strategy, which helps to provide citizens with a seamless and non-separated holistic service governance scheme, and provides new ideas for food safety supervision. Based on the theory of holistic governance, this article proposes three levels of online food safety supervision, from the perspective of the integrity of supervision implementation to reconstruct the execution network, the integrity of the supervision body to reconfigure of the participating network, the integrity of the supervision accountability to reshape of the power and responsibility system.
Intelligent Control Method Of End Effector Of Food Sorting Robot Based On Improved Inversion Control,
2022
Guangxi Electromechanical Vocational and Technical College, Nanning, Guangxi 530007 , China
Intelligent Control Method Of End Effector Of Food Sorting Robot Based On Improved Inversion Control, Wei Shu-Cheng, Mo Guo-Zhi
Food and Machinery
Objective: Solve the problems of poor positioning accuracy and low efficiency of end effectors in the sorting process of parallel food sorting robots. Methods: An intelligent control of the end-effector of a parallel food sorting robot combining fuzzy system, fuzzy neural network and inverse control algorithm was proposed. The modeling information was approximated by the fuzzy system, the unmodeled information was approximated and predicted by the fuzzy neural network, and the inversion control completed the control output. Finally, the experimental verification is carried out. Results: Compared with the traditional control method, the proposed control method had good …
Food Packaging Design Based On Network Public Welfare Communication,
2022
Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing, Guangdong 526061 , China
Food Packaging Design Based On Network Public Welfare Communication, Huang Qiu-Chen
Food and Machinery
On the basis of analyzing the development of the concept of public welfare packaging, taking the commercial practices of public welfare packaging as examples, the advantages, current situation and problems of food packaging participating in public welfare were analyzed. The design idea of food packaging based on network public welfare communication was put forward. Food public welfare packaging should follow the design principles of commonweal, simplicity, interactivity and communication, and promote the continuous innovation by integrating new media, new materials, new technologies and new contexts, in order to improve public welfare packaging to better serve the enterprise's public welfare communication, …
Research On The Identification Of Mildew Maize Kernels Using Spectral Variables And Color Features Of Hyperspectral Images,
2022
Huai'an Vocational Education and Teaching Research Office, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223001 , China
Research On The Identification Of Mildew Maize Kernels Using Spectral Variables And Color Features Of Hyperspectral Images, Li Wei, Zhao Xue-Qing, Liu Qiang
Food and Machinery
Objective: To identify mildew maize kernels accurately. Methods: A novel method to identify mildew maize kernels using spectral variables and color characteristics of hyperspectral images. Firstly, image segmentation, spectral variables and color features extraction were carried out on maize kernel images. Then, color features of maize kernel images were utilized to generate color histograms. Additionally, spectral variables and color histogram features were combined into a feature set. Finally, the distance functions were used to analyze the features in this feature set to identify mildew maize kernels. Results: For the proposed method, the maximum average identification deviation and …
Optimization Of Preparation Of Conjugated Linoleic Acid By Alkali Isomerization Of Peanut Oil,
2022
Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Research, Resource Mining and High-valued Utilization onEdible and Medicinal Plant, Jishou University, Jishou, Hunan 416000 , China
Optimization Of Preparation Of Conjugated Linoleic Acid By Alkali Isomerization Of Peanut Oil, Shen Qiu-Yun, Peng Qing-Jing
Food and Machinery
Objective: To obtain a promising production technique of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Methods: The alkali isomerization was used to prepare CLA from peanut oil. The relative content of linoleic acid in peanut oil was determined, and the effects of reaction time, reaction temperature, ratio of alcohol to oil and KOH dosage on the conversion of CLA were investigated. The preparation conditions were optimized by Box-Behnken test. Results: The peanut oil was rich in linoleic acid with a relative content of 27.85%. Therefore, peanut oil was a good raw material for the preparation of CLA. For the conversion …
Isolation, Purification And Identification Of Ace Inhibitory Peptide From Paramisgurnus Dabryanus Protein,
2022
College of Technology, Agricultural University of Hebei, Cangzhou, Hebei 061000 , China
Isolation, Purification And Identification Of Ace Inhibitory Peptide From Paramisgurnus Dabryanus Protein, Dong Jing-Qi, He Ze-He, Tian Gui-Fang, Shao Juan-Juan, Wu Xiao-He
Food and Machinery
Objective: This study aimed to develop ACE inhibitory peptide of Paramisgurnus dabryanus.Methods: Ultrafiltration, Sephadex G-15 and RP-HPLC were used to isolate and purify ACE inhibitory peptides from the proteolysis products of P.dabryanus,and their structures were analyzed by HPLC-MS/MS. The inhibitory mode of purified ACE inhibitory peptide was analyzed by inhibition kinetics. Results: The amino acid sequence of ACE inhibitory peptide was Glu-Gly-HIS, the relative molecular weight was 341.2 Da, the IC 50 value was (17.89±3.28)μg/mL, and the purification ratio was 27.47. Conclusion: The inhibitory peptide of P. dabryanus is a competitive ACE inhibitory peptide.
Research Progress On The Application Of Composite Hydrogel In Food,
2022
School of Food and Bioengineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, Hunan 410114 ,China
Research Progress On The Application Of Composite Hydrogel In Food, Wang Shao-Qing, Mu Ming-Wei, Zhang Bo, Deng Na, Wang Jian-Hui
Food and Machinery
At present, most hydrogels used in the food industry are natural polymers, with poor mechanical properties and high moisture content, which is easy to be contaminated by microorganisms, making it difficult to meet the use needs. In recent years, new composite hydrogels loaded with active substances prepared from natural and synthetic polymers or modified natural polymers have been increasingly used in the food field..Starting from the preparation method of composite hydrogels, this paper introduces its application status in food packaging materials, fat and starch substitution, bioactive molecule delivery, rapid detection of microorganisms, and prospects the development trend of composite hydrogels …
Research Progress On Active Ingredients And Pharmacological Functions Of Lotus Leaf,
2022
National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredientsfrom Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, Hunan 410128 , China
Research Progress On Active Ingredients And Pharmacological Functions Of Lotus Leaf, Li Yi-Long, Shang Bo-Hao, Wang Jian-Hui, Liu Zhong-Hua, Zhu Ming-Zhi
Food and Machinery
The main active ingredients in lotus leaves were introduced in this review, including flavonoids, alkaloids, volatile oils, terpenoids, polysaccharides, and organic acids. The pharmacological functions of lotus leaves, such as lipid-lowering and anti-obesity activities, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and blood-lowering activities, protective effects of the cardiovascular system, nervous system, and liver, and anti-tumor activity were also summarized. The relative research and application were prospected in order to provide references for the comprehensive utilization of lotus leaf resources.
Research Progress On Utilization Status And Deep Processing Of Functional Components Of Ougan Citrus,
2022
State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety ofAgro-products, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310021 , China ；Provincial Key Laboratory of Fruit andVegetable Preservation and Processing Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310021 , China ；Instituteof Food Science, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310021 , China ；School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, Zhejiang 316022 , China
Research Progress On Utilization Status And Deep Processing Of Functional Components Of Ougan Citrus, Liu Xun, Wang Yang-Guang, Xia Qi-Le, Jin Yi-Feng, Lu Sheng-Min
Food and Machinery
Ougan(Citrus Suavissima Hort.ex Tanaka) as a long history of edible and medicinal fruit, has a unique taste, and can clear heat, detoxify, eliminate phlegm and relieve cough. However, because of its slight bitterness, it has a strong regional consumption and is not widely accepted. This review focuses on the preparation technology and content analysis of nutritional and functional components in Ou orange, summarizes the research and development status of the processing products of ou orange, such as traditional "Gan er wen" and tangerine peel, as well as new Ougan enzyme, fruit vinegar and fruit wine, and points out the future …
Preventing Chlorogenic Acid Quinone-Induced Greening In Sunflower Cookies By Chlorogenic Acid Esterase And Thiol-Based Dough Conditioners,
2022
Chapman University
Preventing Chlorogenic Acid Quinone-Induced Greening In Sunflower Cookies By Chlorogenic Acid Esterase And Thiol-Based Dough Conditioners, Nana Baah Pepra-Ameyaw, Christine Lo Verde, Charles T. Drucker, Cedric P. Owens, Lilian W. Senger
Food Science Faculty Articles and Research
Sunflower seeds contain a high concentration of chlorogenic acid (CGA), which reacts with amino acids to form green pigments under alkaline conditions during food processing. Here, we present two approaches to prevent green pigment formation in sunflower cookies by (A) Addition of free thiols from cysteine and glutathione to sunflower cookie dough and (B) hydrolyzing CGA into caffeic acid and quinic acid with a CGA esterase from Lactobacillus helveticus. Greening occurred more slowly with cysteine; however, neither cysteine nor glutathione prevented greening in the cookies during storage. Chlorogenic acid esterase hydrolyzed CGA in both sunflower butter and flour, resulting …
Online Detection And Grading System For Citrus Full-Surface Color,
2022
College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University of Forestry andTechnology, Changsha, Hunan 410004 , China
Online Detection And Grading System For Citrus Full-Surface Color, Li Lang, Wen Tao, Dai Xing-Yong, Wang Zhi-Yu
Food and Machinery
Objective: This study aimed to realize the fast and accurate sorting of citrus color. Methods: An online color detection and grading system of citrus based on machine vision was designed in this study. The system is composed of feeding unit, chain conveying mechanism, image acquisition system and fruit dividing unit. The industrial camera which was combined with the rolling mechanism was used to uniformly capture 50~60 frames of images for obtaining the complete surface information of citrus. The non-destructive testing software preprocessed each frame of images acquired in real time to obtain the two-dimensional coloring ratio, which is …
