Identification of novel anti-obesity saponins from the ovary of sea cucumber ().

The potential anti-obesity effects of sea cucumber extract have been reported. However, the individual saponins responsible for these effects are yet to be isolated and characterized. This study aimed to identify the most effective sea cucumber body part for inhibiting lipid accumulation in adipocytes and to elucidate the compounds responsible for this effect using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques.

Application of sodium alginate-based edible coating with citric acid to improve the safety and quality of fresh-cut melon ( L.) during cold storage.

The safety and quality of fresh-cut melons is reduced by a series of decay processes by enzymatic browning and microbial contamination. This study aimed to assess the impact of a 2% sodium alginate-based edible coating (ALC) combined with different concentrations of citric acid (CA; 0.5%, 1%, 2%, and 3%) on the microbial safety and physical quality of fresh-cut melons during a 7-day storage period at 10 °C.

Microbiological quality and safety of fresh mushroom products at retail level in Korea.

Several investigations and recalls have demonstrated that can occur on mushrooms. This study aimed to assess the microbiological quality and safety of four types of edible mushrooms (, and ) available in the Korean market, and to evaluate the prevalence of spp., including .

Evaluation of microbiological quality and safety of fresh-cut fruit products at retail levels in Korea.

The risk of foodborne illnesses caused by pathogens could be increased in fresh-cut fruit products owing to contamination during processing. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the microbiological quality and safety of commercial fresh-cut fruit products in Korea. Additionally, the growth of in selected fresh-cut fruits was evaluated, and their growth curves were analyzed using predictive growth modeling.