Citrus Depressa Peel Extract Act As A Prebiotic To Reduce Lipid Accumulation And Modulate Gut Microbiota In Obese Mice,
2024
Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan City 320314, Taiwan
Citrus Depressa Peel Extract Act As A Prebiotic To Reduce Lipid Accumulation And Modulate Gut Microbiota In Obese Mice, Zheng-Yuan Su, Jie-An Liao, Ching-Ting Lin, Guor-Jien Wei, Yen-Chen Tung
Journal of Food and Drug Analysis
Citrus peels contain abundant polyphenols, particularly flavonoids, and have been shown to exert lipid accumulation decreasing ability. In this study, Citrus depressa peel applied to oven drying and extracted with ethanol extract as CDEE to analyze its flavonoids compositions and investigated its effects on a high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese mice model. CDEE contained several flavonoids such as hesperidin, sinesentin, nobiletin, tangeretin, 5-demethylnobiletin, and 5-demethyltangeretin. The mice fed an HFD, and administration of 2% CDEE to could decrease weight gain, abdominal fat weight, inguinal fat weight, and the adipocyte size, and CDEE also reduced serum total cholesterol (TCHO), triacylglycerol (TG) compared …
Antityrosinase Activity And Lc-Ms/Ms Analysis Of Optimized Ultrasound-Assisted Condition Extracts And Fractions From Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo L.),
2024
Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ege University, 35040, Bornova-Izmir, Turkey
Antityrosinase Activity And Lc-Ms/Ms Analysis Of Optimized Ultrasound-Assisted Condition Extracts And Fractions From Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo L.), Serdar Demir, Halil Koyu, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Abbas Tarhan, Sura Baykan Ozturk
Journal of Food and Drug Analysis
Investigation of utilization possibilities of natural sources has been an important area for research. Tyrosinase inhibitory activity plays a key role in food and medicine industry. Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo), a widely distributed plant among Mediterranean countries, possess fruits and leaves with rich bioactive phytochemicals, especially polyphenolic compounds. In this study, we aimed to investigate the antityrosinase activity of the fruit and leaf extracts of the plant, and to determine the phenolic compounds that contribute to the antityrosinase activity. In this regard, we evaluated the effect of solvent composition on the extraction of phenolic compounds from A. unedo …
Detection Of Aflatoxin B1 In Chili Powder Using Attenuated Total Reflectance–Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy,
2024
Medical Technology Program, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand, 40002
Detection Of Aflatoxin B1 In Chili Powder Using Attenuated Total Reflectance–Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Thin Thin Sein, Urairat Mongmonsin, Patutong Chatchawal, Molin Wongwattanakul, Oranee Srichaiyapol, Rungrueang Pattanakul, Patcharaporn Tippayawat
Journal of Food and Drug Analysis
Aflatoxin B1, a major global food safety concern, is produced by toxigenic fungi during crop growing, drying, and storage, and shows increasing annual prevalence. This study aimed to detect aflatoxin B1 in chili samples using ATR–FTIR coupled with machine learning algorithms. We found that 83.6% of the chili powder samples were contaminated with Aspergillus and Penicillium species, with aflatoxin B1 levels ranging from 7.63 to 44.32 µg/kg. ATR–FTIR spectroscopy in the fingerprint region (1800−400 cm-1) showed peak intensity variation in the bands at 1587, 1393, and 1038 cm-1, which are mostly related …
Comparative Bioactivity Assessment Of Bixin Pigment And Associated Phytochemicals Extracted From Annatto Seeds Using Conventional And Green Solvents,
2024
Department of Biological Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Pilani Campus, Pilani-333 031, Rajasthan, India
Comparative Bioactivity Assessment Of Bixin Pigment And Associated Phytochemicals Extracted From Annatto Seeds Using Conventional And Green Solvents, Sonakshi Puri, Sumit Kumar Mandal, Harshit Jain, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Perinkulam Ravi Deepa
Journal of Food and Drug Analysis
Nutraceuticals, that include food ingredients and bioactives from natural products, confer physiological health benefits and protection against chronic diseases. Annatto is a tropical shrub grown in Central and South America and parts of India. Its seeds are rich in the edible carotenoid-derived apocarotenoid pigment, bixin, which is used as a natural colorant in food, textiles, and cosmetics, and is now gaining attention for its potential health-promoting attributes. Here, we compared a green solvent (ethyl lactate) based extraction of bixin and associated metabolites in annatto seeds (crushed and seed coat) with two other conventional solvents (acetone and acid-base). Bixin was characterized …
Chemical Constituents From A Marine Medicinal Brown Alga-Derived Xylaria Acuta Sc1019,
2024
Institute of Fisheries Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
Chemical Constituents From A Marine Medicinal Brown Alga-Derived Xylaria Acuta Sc1019, Hsiao-Yang Hsi, Shih-Wei Wang, George Hsiao, Li-Kwan Chang, Yuan-Chung Cheng, Shu-Jung Huang, Yi-Shan Lu, Tzong-Huei Lee
Journal of Food and Drug Analysis
In this study, a marine medicinal brown alga Sargassum cristaefolium-derived fungal strain Xylaria acuta SC1019 was isolated and identified. Column chromatography of the extracts from liquid- and solid-fermented products of the fungal strain was carried out, and led to the isolation of twenty-one compounds. Their structures were characterized by spectroscopic analysis, and the absolute configurations were further established by single X-ray diffraction analysis or modified Mosher’s method as nine previously undescribed compounds, namely xylarilactones A–C (1–3), ent-gedebic acid 8-O-α-D-glucopyranoside (4), 5R-hydroxylmethylmellein 11-O-α-D-glucopyranoside (5), ent …
The Role And Mechanism Of Cinnamaldehyde In Cancer,
2024
Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
The Role And Mechanism Of Cinnamaldehyde In Cancer, Jiahua Peng, Xin Song, Wenbin Yu, Yuhan Pan, Yufei Zhang, Hui Jian, Bin He
Journal of Food and Drug Analysis
As cancer continues to rise globally, there is growing interest in discovering novel methods for prevention and treatment. Due to the limitations of traditional cancer therapies, there has been a growing emphasis on investigating herbal remedies and exploring their potential synergistic effects when combined with chemotherapy drugs. Cinnamaldehyde, derived from cinnamon, has gained significant attention for its potential role in cancer prevention and treatment. Extensive research has demonstrated that cinnamaldehyde exhibits promising anticancer properties by modulating various cellular processes involved in tumor growth and progression. However, challenges and unanswered questions remain regarding the precise mechanisms for its effective use as …
Trends And Current Food Safety Regulations And Policies For Functional Foods And Beverages Containing Botanicals,
2024
Department of Food, Agriculture, and Bioresources, Asian Institute of Technology, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand
Trends And Current Food Safety Regulations And Policies For Functional Foods And Beverages Containing Botanicals, Jarunee Intrasook, Takuji W. Tsusaka, Anil Kumar Anal
Journal of Food and Drug Analysis
Globally, the demand for functional foods and beverages has significantly increased due to socioeconomic changes, particularly in health consciousness to enhance their functionality. Functional ingredients derived from botanicals are widely used because of their phytochemical properties with health benefits. This study aims to (1) review the capabilities and challenges of botanical addition in functional foods, (2) review current policies and regulations for functional foods containing botanicals in the European Union (EU), Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand, and (3) provide recommendations on effective food safety control measures for better consumer trust and trade facilitation. This critical review was …
Native American And First-Nations Canadian And Physical Pfas Accumulations: A Literature Review,
2024
Portland State University
Native American And First-Nations Canadian And Physical Pfas Accumulations: A Literature Review, Laurel Liebeseller
University Honors Theses
Native communities' exposure to anthropogenic Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS: "Forever Chemicals") are not demographically or geographically evenly distributed. Those who live near or on contaminated land or water are the most likely to accumulate dangerous amounts of PFAS that may have serious health consequences (Tribal PFAS Working Group 2021). Areas that tend to be most contaminated include landfills, airports, and military bases. Often Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and low-income communities are placed near these "sacrificial zones" due to historic and current policies that segregate and marginalize people and families to polluted lands creating great environmental injustices (Dixie). …
Differences In Farmers’ Market Patronage Among Participants In The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infants, And Children (Wic),
2024
Montclair State University
Differences In Farmers’ Market Patronage Among Participants In The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infants, And Children (Wic), Renata Blumberg, Emily Fowler, Gabrielle Guerrero, Yeon Bai, Meena Mahadevan, Pankaj Lal
Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Scholarship and Creative Works
In the United States, there is a high prevalence of diet-related diseases in low-income communities that lack access to fresh produce. Greater access to local farmers’ markets may affect individual and household intake of fruits and vegetables. However, barriers to farmers’ market access remain. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the differences between participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) who regularly shop at farmers’ markets and those who do not. We found that regular farmers’ market shoppers tended to consume on average more fruits and vegetables than WIC participants who did …
Characteristics Of Lactobacillus Helveticus Fermentation Of Camel And Bovine Milks,
2024
United Arab Emirates University
Characteristics Of Lactobacillus Helveticus Fermentation Of Camel And Bovine Milks, Kobika Chelladhurai
Theses
In this study, the fermentation of low-fat camel milk (CM) and bovine milk (BM) with Lactobacillus helveticus was compared to fermentation with L. delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, and S. thermophilus at 28°C, 35°C, and 42°C. The fermentation activities were followed by measuring bacterial counts, titratable acidity, pH, and changes in lactose, organic acids, and proteolysis for 96 hours. Although bacterial growth was comparable in CM and BM, the fermented milks showed differences in acidification and proteolysis. Negative correlations between TA (%) and pH were consistent in both CM and BM suggesting similar buffering capacities. In both milks, L. helveticus …
Microbiological And Physicochemical Changes In Rabbit Meat During Ambient Storage,
2024
of Engineering and Applied Technology, Bulacan Agricultural State College, San Ildefonso, Bulacan, 3010 Philippines
Microbiological And Physicochemical Changes In Rabbit Meat During Ambient Storage, Marielle Gamboa, Dennis Marvin Santiago, April Shayne Sulabo, Mary Ann Torio
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist
This study aimed to evaluate the changes in rabbit meat during storage at ambient temperature (30 ± 1ºC) for nine hours. The study focused on two rabbit muscle parts: the hind leg and the saddle, investigated in terms of microbiological parameters such as aerobic plate count (APC) and total coliform count (TCC); and physicochemical parameters such as pH, color, total myoglobin concentration, and lipid oxidation. Data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis at a 5% significance level (p < 0.05). Results revealed that the pH of both portions of rabbit muscle decreases over time during storage. This decrease is attributed to the growth of acid-producing microorganisms, which ultimately leads to spoilage in rabbit meat. On the contrary, color values (L*, a*, and b*) showed an increasing trend in both muscle portions, indicating a discoloration of rabbit meat during storage. Both lipid oxidation and total myoglobin content of rabbit meat did not change significantly during storage, but lipid oxidation varied between muscle parts. Based on the microbiological analysis of rabbit meat, both aerobic plate count (APC) and total coliform count (TCC) increased significantly during storage in both muscle portions. Results of the study suggest that freshly slaughtered rabbit meat must remain at ambient storage for the shortest time, as this storage condition will cause spoilage of meat, making it unfit for human consumption.
Development Of Active Packaging Films Using Cacao (Theobroma Cacao L.) Pods And Calamondin (Citrus X Microcarpa Bunge) Peels,
2024
Western Mindanao State University- Pagadian Campus, Barangay Bulatok, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines
Development Of Active Packaging Films Using Cacao (Theobroma Cacao L.) Pods And Calamondin (Citrus X Microcarpa Bunge) Peels, Julienne Stephanie Fabie-Agapin, Dennis Rojas Marcelino
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist
This paper presents the properties of active films produced using cacao pods and calamondin peels. An active film is a type of packaging material that is made by incorporating the “active” ingredients for preservation on the packaging film rather than a direct application to foods. In this study, the conversion to active films was done by adding essential oils from lemongrass or calamondin peels, which are both known to exhibit antimicrobial properties. There were five film samples prepared for analysis: cacao-calamondin mixture; cacao-calamondin mixture with lemongrass essential oil; cacao-calamondin mixture with calamondin essential oil; cacao-calamondin mixture with encapsulated lemongrass essential …
Provisioning The 21st Century City: Community And School Gardens As Food Centers,
2024
Portland State University
Provisioning The 21st Century City: Community And School Gardens As Food Centers, Charleen L. Kepner
Anthós
This essay explores the potential impact of urban agriculture and community gardens as sources of education and sustainable and environmentally-sound food production. Using an analysis of case studies and academic research, I argue for the viability of community gardens and urban agriculture as educational hubs and future food production sources. I examine previous research which shows that small scale effort can make lasting impacts in communities. I argue that the research is promising as it highlights that the efforts of people in their everyday lives, can and do contribute to positive change. This essay contributes to the ongoing discussion of …
Row Covers Limit Pests And Disease And Increase Profit In Organic Acorn Squash,
2024
University of Kentucky
Row Covers Limit Pests And Disease And Increase Profit In Organic Acorn Squash, Kathleen Fiske, Nieyan Cheng, Ryan Kuesel, Wendong Zhang, Ricardo Bessin, Mark A. Williams, David J. Gonthier
Entomology Faculty Publications
Organic cucurbit growers face many challenges to production including insect pests, insect-vectored diseases, and non-vectored diseases. While Organic Material Review Institute (OMRI) -listed pesticides underperform at suppressing pests and diseases, some alternative pest management strategies hold promise, but little research exists on their cost-effectiveness. We compared the efficacy of mesotunnel systems (nylon-mesh netting row covers deployed over bent metal hoops) and OMRI-listed pesticides (fungicides and insecticides) on acorn squash across 2 years. During the early part of the season, before row covers were removed for pollination, we found 1.7 (2020) and 0.3 (2021) times more cucumber beetles in the uncovered …
Hydroponic Nutrient Solution Temperature Impacts Tulane Virus Persistence Over Time,
2024
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Hydroponic Nutrient Solution Temperature Impacts Tulane Virus Persistence Over Time, Gayatri R. Dhulappanavar, Kristen E. Gibson
Food Science Faculty Publications and Presentations
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA), or indoor agriculture, encompasses non-traditional farming methods that occur inside climate-controlled structures (e.g., greenhouses, warehouses, high tunnels) allowing for year-round production of fresh produce such as leaf lettuce. However, recent outbreaks and recalls associated with hydroponically grown lettuce contaminated with human pathogens have raised concerns. Few studies exist on the food safety risks during hydroponic cultivation of leaf lettuce; thus, it is important to identify contributing risk factors and potential mitigation strategies to prevent foodborne transmission via hydroponically grown produce. In this study, the concentration of infectious Tulane virus (TV), a human norovirus surrogate, in hydroponic …
Sustainability Information, Taste Perception And Willingness To Pay: The Case Of Bird-Friendly Coffee,
2024
Aarhus University
Sustainability Information, Taste Perception And Willingness To Pay: The Case Of Bird-Friendly Coffee, Klaus Grunert, Han-Seok Seo, Di Fang, Victoria J. Hogan, Rodolfo M. Nayga
Food Science Faculty Publications and Presentations
Using bird-friendly coffee as an example, we investigated how sustainability information affects willingness to pay directly, to what extent this effect is mediated by taste perception and whether the effect of the sustainability information on taste perception is due to positive affect and/or due to a feeling of moral satisfaction. Stability of these effects was studied across two coffee tastings. Participants tasted two coffees prepared from two bird-friendly coffees, either after being informed about bird-friendly coffee and that the coffees they were about to taste were bird-friendly or in a control condition where tasting was blind. After each tasting, participants …
On-Site Sensory Experience Boosts Acceptance Of Cultivated Chicken,
2024
Singapore Management University
On-Site Sensory Experience Boosts Acceptance Of Cultivated Chicken, Mark Chong, Angela K. Y. Leung, Tricia Marjorie Fernandez
Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business
This study set out to assess if presenting cultivated chicken in the context of a familiar meal, in a familiar dining setting, would motivate repeat consumption and recommendation. A survey of 107 diners was conducted at Huber's Butchery and Bistro in Singapore – the world's first butchery to serve cultivated meat – from April to June 2023. The findings showed that eating cultivated chicken significantly boosted post-consumption acceptance levels. In addition, cultivated chicken's tastiness may be a more important factor than its integration into a familiar meal or dish in fostering repeat consumption. Implications for the cultivated meat industry, limitations, …
Red Raspberries Attenuate Blood Glucose Spike Of A High Glycemic Load Breakfast Cereal,
2024
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Red Raspberries Attenuate Blood Glucose Spike Of A High Glycemic Load Breakfast Cereal, Dante J. Martin
Master's Theses
Blood glucose (BG) spikes increase chronic disease risk in those with and without diabetes. The fiber and phytonutrient content of fruit, such as raspberries has the potential to attenuate the BG spike of a high glycemic load (HGL) meal. We examined the effect of red raspberries (RRs) on the BG spike when added to a HGL meal. In this randomized cross-over trial, 16 university students were given breakfast cereal and almond milk (control), the control breakfast with 140g added RRs, and the control breakfast with sugar equivalent to the sugar content of the RRs (50% sugar increase from control). Meals …
A Pilot Study On Particulate Matter Concentrations From Cooking And Its Effects On Indoor Air Pollution In A Mexican American Household In Mission, South Texas, Usa,
2024
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
A Pilot Study On Particulate Matter Concentrations From Cooking And Its Effects On Indoor Air Pollution In A Mexican American Household In Mission, South Texas, Usa, Sai Deepak Pinakana, Carlos Garcia Patlan, Esmeralda Mendez, Amit U. Raysoni
School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications
This pilot study focuses on particulate matter (PM) while cooking in a South Texan household. Dishes such as Beef, Burger, Fish, Chicken, Egg Sandwich, and Hotdog were prepared. Indoor PM levels were compared with outdoor PM levels. A DustTrak DRX was used to monitor the PM released during the cooking process. PM2.5 levels were highest while cooking beef, 162.79 + 209.62 μg m−3. Hot Dog preparation resulted in the lowest PM2.5 concentration of 27.72 + 5.58 μg m−3. Indoor PM2.5 levels were observed to be greater in contrast to outdoor levels when compared to the outdoor levels (96 words).
Development Of A Food Composition Database For The Estimation Of Dietary S-Methyl Cysteine Sulfoxide From Vegetables,
2024
Edith Cowan University
Development Of A Food Composition Database For The Estimation Of Dietary S-Methyl Cysteine Sulfoxide From Vegetables, Caroline R. Hill, Emma L. Connolly, Armaghan Shafaei, Lois Balmer, Liezhou Zhong, Taulant Muka, Antonietta Hayhoe, Shikha Saha, Richard J. Woodman, Joshua R. Lewis, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Lauren C. Blekkenhorst
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
A food composition database estimating S-methyl cysteine sulfoxide (SMCSO) was created following a systematic literature search. SMCSO data (705 entries) from 19 vegetables were summarised: brassicas (n = 10) and alliums (n = 9). The highest SMCSO in brassicas was reported in Brussels sprouts (median [range]: 318 [68−420] mg/100 g fresh weight (FW)) whilst the lowest was in radish (19 [4–45] mg/100 g FW). Brussels sprouts were almost twice as concentrated in SMCSO as cauliflower, followed by cabbage, kale, broccoli, kohlrabi, swede, Chinese cabbage, and turnips. The alliums highest in SMCSO were Chinese chives (271 [185−413] mg/100 g FW) followed …
