Effect of microencapsulation techniques on the different properties of bioactives, vitamins and minerals.

This paper explores the impact of encapsulation techniques on bioactive compounds, vitamins, and minerals, which are crucial for delivering bioactive compounds. Due to their instability and reactivity with the environment, encapsulation is often necessary to make these compounds suitable for medical or dietary applications. The evaluation of the kinetic model of bioactives reveals that encapsulation can significantly enhance their stability.

New insights into essential oil nano emulsions loaded natural biopolymers recent development, formulation, characterization and packaging applications: A comprehensive review.

Customer demand for wholesome diets has spurred researchers to explore preservative-free methods for maintaining food product quality. Nano emulsion-based coatings and films are seen as sustainable solutions for extending the shelf life of fresh produce. These innovations are driving progress in various industries.

Recent advancements in development and application of microbial cellulose in food and non-food systems.

Microbial cellulose is a fermented form of very pure cellulose with a fibrous structure. The media rich in glucose or other carbon sources are fermented by bacteria to produce microbial cellulose. The bacteria use the carbon to produce cellulose, which grows as a dense, gel-like mat on the surface of the medium.

Spray-freeze-drying as emerging and substantial quality enhancement technique in food industry.

Spray freeze drying is an emerging technology in the food industry with numerous applications. Its ability to preserve food quality, maintain nutritional value, and reduce bulk make it an attractive option to food manufacturers. Spray freeze drying can be used to reduce the water content of foods while preserving the shelf life and nutritional value.

Bioactive properties of clove () essential oil nanoemulsion: A comprehensive review.

, commonly called clove, is a culinary spice with medical uses. Clove is utilized in cosmetics, medicine, gastronomy, and agriculture due to its abundance of bioactive components such as gallic acid, flavonoids, eugenol acetate, and eugenol. Clove essential oil has been revealed to have antibacterial, antinociceptive, antibacterial activities, antifungal, and anticancerous qualities.

Recent insights on advancements and substantial transformations in food printing technology from 3 to 7D.

Food printing using 3D, 4D, and 5D printing processes has received a lot of interest as a result of rising living standards and increased customer desire for new foods. In the food industry, 3D as well as 4D printing are extremely effective methods for additive manufacturing. The 3D printing technology produces flat objects with a variety of mechanical strengths.

Recent advances in the production of bionanomaterials for development of sustainable food packaging: A comprehensive review.

Polymers originating from natural macromolecule based polymeric materials have gained popularity due to the demand for green resources to develop unique, eco-friendly, and high-quality biopolymers. The objective of this review is to address the utilization of bionanomaterials to improve food quality, safety, security, and shelf life. Bionanomaterials are synthesized by integrating biological molecules with synthetic materials at the nanoscale.

Advances of nanofluid in food processing: Preparation, thermophysical properties, and applications.

Nanofluids (NFs) are homogenous mixes of solid nanoparticles as well as base fluid in which the size of the solid nanoparticles (NPs) is smaller than 100 nm. These solid NPs are intended to enhance the thermophysical characteristics and heat transmission attributes of the base fluid. The thermophysical characteristics of nanofluids are influenced by their density, viscosity, thermal conductivity and specific heat.

Evaluation of cooking characteristics, textural, structural and bioactive properties of button mushroom and chickpea starch enriched noodles.

The present study was conducted out to develop nutritionally enriched noodles by supplementing wheat flour with mushroom and chickpea starch at different concentrations and its effect on physico-chemical, bioactive, cooking, microbial and sensory properties, morphological and textural properties has been investigated. The prepared noodles contained high levels of protein, and low levels of carbohydrate, energy with the incorporation of mushroom flour and chickpea starch concentration. The lightness (L*) (71.

Exploiting the bioactive properties of essential oils and their potential applications in food industry.

Fruits are an abundant source of minerals and nutrients. High nutritional value and easy-to-consume property have increased its demand. In a way to fulfil this need, farmers have increased production, thus making it available for consumers in various regions.

Effect of polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) based coating on quality characteristics of capsicum during storage.

The effect of PVAc (Polyvinyl acetate) coating on various characteristics of capsicum was determined during postharvest storage at room temperature (30 ± 1 °C) and refrigeration temperature (10 ± 1 °C). Food grade PVAc was used to make different coating formulations (2.5, 5, 7.

Microwave assisted fluidized bed drying of bitter gourd: Modelling and optimization of process conditions based on bioactive components.

Bitter gourds were dried under varied drying conditions in a microwave assisted fluidized bed dryer, and the process was optimized using response surface methodology. Microwave power, temperature and air velocity were used as process variables for drying and the process parameters were varied between 360 and 720 W, 40-60 °C and 10-14 m/s, respectively. The responses determined for deciding the optimal criteria were vitamin C, total phenolics, IC, total chlorophyll content, vitamin A content, rehydration ratio, hardness and total color change of the dried bitter gourd.

Recent Insights on the Role of Various Food Processing Operations Towards the Development of Sustainable Food Systems.

Chronic hunger and malnutrition will eventually result from the population's rapid growth. It is unlikely to succeed in tackling the rising challenges of delivering sustainable food for all people unless high attention is paid on the function of food processing to ensure the supply of stable food. It is impossible to overstate the importance of developing food processing and preservation technologies that can reduce food losses and wastage during surplus seasons.

Promising bioactive properties of quercetin for potential food applications and health benefits: A review.

Naturally occurring phytochemicals with promising biological properties are quercetin and its derivatives. Quercetin has been thoroughly studied for its antidiabetic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-Alzheimer's, anti-arthritic, antioxidant, cardiovascular, and wound-healing properties. Anticancer activity of quercetin against cancer cell lines has also recently been revealed.

Effect of incorporation of wheat bran, rice bran and banana peel powder on the mesostructure and physicochemical characteristics of biscuits.

Various types of natural fiber-rich ingredients are added into bakery-based products to improve their fiber content for health promotional purposes. But the majority of these products usually include exotic dietary fiber components. The aim of this study was to develop biscuits incorporated with wheat bran, rice bran and banana peel powder and to evaluate the effects on physicochemical properties and sensory acceptability of these different biscuit samples.

A comprehensive review on clove (.) essential oil and its significance in the formulation of edible coatings for potential food applications.

Many studies have demonstrated the use of synthetic preservatives and chemical additives in food is causing poisoning, cancer, and other degenerative disorders. New solutions for food preservation with quality maintenance are currently emerging. As a result, public concern has grown, as they desire to eat healthier products that use natural preservatives and compounds rather than synthetic ones.

Effect of Maltodextrin and Soy Protein Isolate on the Physicochemical and Flow Properties of Button Mushroom Powder.

In this investigation, the effect of different drying techniques, such as freeze-drying and cabinet drying, with two different carrier agents, such as maltodextrin (MD) and soy protein isolate (SPI), at different levels (10, 15, and 20%) on button mushrooms has been revealed. The results showed that the button mushroom powders (BMPs) formulated with SPI as a carrier agent had significantly higher powder yield, hygroscopicity, , , and values, whereas BMP formulated with MD had significantly higher water activity, solubility index, tapped density, bulk density, and flowability. The highest retention of bioactive compounds was reported in freeze-dried mushroom powder compared to cabinet dried powder using SPI as a carrier agent.

Cold plasma: a promising technology for improving the rheological characteristics of food.

At the beginning of the 21st century, many consumers show interest in purchasing safe, healthy, and nutritious foods. The intent requirement of end-users and many food product manufacturers are trying to feature a new processing technique for the healthy food supply. The non-thermal nature of cold plasma treatment is one of the leading breakthrough technologies for several food processing applications.

Extraction of Gelatin From Poultry Byproduct: Influence of Drying Method on Structural, Thermal, Functional, and Rheological Characteristics of the Dried Gelatin Powder.

The poultry processing industrial wastes are rich sources of gelatin protein, which can be utilized for various industrial sectors. The present investigation was conducted to evaluate the effect of freeze-drying (FD) and hot air drying (HAD) on the physicochemical, structural, thermal, and functional characteristics of chicken feet gelatin. The yield (%) of extracted FD and HAD gelatin was 14.

Recent insights into polysaccharide-based hydrogels and their potential applications in food sector: A review.

Hydrogels are ideal for various food applications because of their softness, elasticity, absorbent nature, flexibility, and hygroscopic nature. Polysaccharide hydrogels are particularly suitable because of the hydrophilic nature, their food compatibility, and their non-immunogenic character. Such hydrogels offer a wide range of successful applications such as food preservation, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food packaging.

Utilization of Fruit Seed-Based Bioactive Compounds for Formulating the Nutraceuticals and Functional Food: A Review.

Fruit seeds include a large number of bioactive substances with potential applications in the culinary and pharmaceutical industries, satisfying current demands for natural ingredients, which are generally preferred since they have fewer adverse effects than artificial components. Researchers have long been interested in the functional features, as well as the proximate and mineral compositions, of diverse fruit seeds such as tomato, apple, guava, and dates, among others. Bioactive components such as proteins (bioactive peptides), carotenoids (lycopene), polysaccharides (pectin), phytochemicals (flavonoids), and vitamins (-tocopherol) are abundant in fruit by-products and have significant health benefits, making them a viable alternative for the formulation of a wide range of food products with significant functional and nutraceutical potential.

Recent Insights Into Processing Approaches and Potential Health Benefits of Goat Milk and Its Products: A Review.

Goat milk is considered to be a potential source of various macro- and micro-nutrients. It contains a good proportion of protein, fat, carbohydrates, and other nutritional components which help in promoting nutritional and desirable health benefits. Goat milk is considered to be superior in terms of numerous health benefits, and lower risk of allergy, when compared to the milk of other species.