Water chestnut starch nanoparticle Pickering emulsion for enhanced apricot seed oil stability: A sustainable functionality approach.

The usage of starch nanoparticles for Pickering emulsion stabilization has become more popular for various benefits. This work investigated the potential of nano reduced starch as stabilizer in Pickering emulsions. Two different concentrations of starch nanoparticles (2.

Ultrasonication assisted enzymatic hydrolysis for generation of pulses protein hydrolysate having antioxidant and ACE-inhibitory activity.

The main objective of this work was to investigate the impact of ultrasonication assisted enzymatic treatment on the physicochemical and bioactive properties of broad bean (BBP), lentil bean (LBP), and mung bean (MBP) protein isolates. The protein was extracted using alkaline acid precipitation method, ultrasonicated at a frequency of 20 kHz, temperature 20-30 °C and then hydrolysed using alcalase enzyme (1 % w/w, pH 8.5, 30 min, 55 C).

Identification, quantification and nutraceutical evaluation of the extracts from Arnebia benthamii roots of Himalayan regions of J&K, India.

Arnebia benthamii is one of the important sources of biologically active naphthoquinone pigments. The present study aimed at extraction of shikonin from Arnebia benthamii roots and its characterization. In order to identify and quantify shikonin, the extracts were evaluated using HPLC, LCMS, GCMS, NP-HPTLC and FTIR.

Starch exploration in Nelumbo nucifera and Trapa natans: Understanding physicochemical and functional variations for future perspectives.

The current research emphasis on identifying unconventional starch sources with varied properties to broaden industrial applications. The focus of this research is on the search for alternative sources of starch with different properties in order to expand their potential use in the industrial sector. Starch was extracted from Trapa natans and Nelumbo nucifera and analyzed for their physicochemical and functional properties.

Impact of Nanoencapsulated Rosemary Essential Oil as a Novel Feed Additive on Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Carcass Traits, Meat Quality and Gene Expression of Broiler Chicken.

This study evaluated the effect of free and nanoencapsulated rosemary essential oil (REO) as an antibiotic alternative in broiler diets on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, carcass traits, meat quality and gene expression. Four hundred twenty day-old commercial broiler chicks (VENCOBB) were randomly allocated to seven dietary treatments, each having four replicates of fifteen chicks. The dietary treatments comprised control (CON) fed a basal diet only, AB (basal diet + 10 mg enramycin/kg), CS (basal diet + 150 mg chitosan nanoparticles/kg), REO and REO (basal diet + 100 mg and 200 mg free REO/kg, respectively), and REO and REO (basal diet + 100 mg and 200 mg nanoencapsulated REO/kg, respectively).

General approaches to biopolymer-based Pickering emulsions.

Pickering emulsion is a type of emulsion that uses solid particles or colloidal particles as emulsifiers rather than surfactants to adhere at oil-water interface. Pickering emulsions have gathered significant research attention recently due to their excellent stability and wide range of potential uses compared to traditional emulsions. Major advancements have been made in development of innovative Pickering emulsions using different colloidal particles by various techniques including homogenization, emulsification and ultrasonication.

Co-encapsulation of multivitamins in micro & nano-sized starch, target release, capsule characterization and interaction studies.

This study aims to protect sensitive vitamins D, E, B1 and B2 by co-encapsulation in micro and nanoparticles of water chestnut starch for synergistic effects. The encapsulation efficiency, particle size, thermal properties and molecular configuration & interactions studies were analysed. The nano-sized starch with a particle size of 362 nm showed better encapsulation potential than micro-sized starch having an average particle size of 3.

Protein and polysaccharide based encapsulation of ginger oleoresin: impact of wall materials on powder stability, release rate and antimicrobial characteristics.

Ginger oleoresin is widely used as a flavouring agent in many foods. But its bioactive components are unstable as being sensitive to heat, humidity and light. Hence this study proposes the encapsulation of ginger oleoresin in order to protect it and regulate its release in the gastrointestinal system via spray drying utilising whey protein isolate (WPI) and gum Acacia (GA) as wall materials.

Upscaling of Apple By-Product by Utilising Apple Seed Protein as a Novel Wall Material for Encapsulation of Chlorogenic Acid as Model Bioactive Compound.

Encapsulation is a versatile technique used to protect sensitive bioactive compounds under gastrointestinal conditions. In this study, nanoencapsulation of chlorogenic acid into the apple seed protein matrix was performed using the green technique ultrasonication to protect it from harsh gastric conditions and increase its biological activity and bioavailability upon digestion. Both nano (Nano-Chl) and native capsules (NT-Chl) were characterised by particle size, charge, structure, and morphology.

Extraction of polysaccharide from Althea rosea and its physicochemical, anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive and antioxidant properties.

The valorization of new polymer sources from underutilized plants as structuring, encapsulating, and texturizing agents for food and nutraceutical applications is gaining attention. This provides an opportunity where inexpensive plant-sourced biopolymers can play an impactful role, on both ecological and economic aspects performing equivalently effectual yet cost-effective substitutes to synthetic polymers. With this aim, we explored the use of mucilage from Althea rosea and reveal its physicochemical, in vitro antidiabetic and antihypertensive activity.

Effect of different pretreatments on antioxidant activity of oats grown in the Himalayan region.

In this work the different varieties of oats were subjected to three pre-treatments such as germination, sand roasting and γ-irradiation. The pretreated oat grains were evaluated for phenolic content, flavonoid content and antioxidant activity. RP-HPLC displayed that the amount of ferulic acid, chlorogenic acid, kaempferol, ellagic acid and epicatechin in native, roasted and γ-irradiated oats varied in the range of 2.

Bioactive characterization of ultrasonicated ginger (Zingiber officinale) and licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) freeze dried extracts.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) are one of the most popular spices having a wide range of bioactive compounds that have varied biological and pharmacological properties. The study was aimed to extract polyphenols from Himalayan medicinal herbs ginger and licorice in different solvents using ultra-sonication technique.

Encapsulation of Catechin into β-Glucan Matrix Using Wet Milling and Ultrasonication as a Coupled Approach: Characterization and Bioactivity Retention.

In this study, the nanoencapsulation of catechin into the β-glucan matrix from oats [O-Glu (C)] and barley [B-Glu (C)] was performed using the coupled approach of ultrasonication and wet milling. The nanoencapsulated catechin was characterised by particle size distribution, surface charge, SEM, and FTIR. The particle size was found to be 200 nm and 500 nm while zeta potential was found -27.

Development of functional cakes rich in bioactive compounds extracted from saffron and tomatoes.

Unlabelled: Demand for health-promoting food products rich in bioactive compounds and fibers is increasing. The current study was aimed to evaluate the physicochemical, antioxidant and sensory characteristics of whole wheat flour cakes enriched with tomato powder (TP), crude lycopene (CL) and saffron extracts (SE). Physical characteristics such as loaf weight of cakes containing TP increased significantly ( < 0.

Nano reduction coupled with encapsulation as a novel technique for utilising millet proteins as future foods.

Crocin (saffron bioactive) loaded protein nanoparticles were prepared from three underutilised cereal varieties viz., sorghum (SPCN), foxtail millet (FPCN) and pearl millet (PPCN) using ultrasonication technique. The particle size of crocin loaded protein complex was attained in the nano range with reduced polydispersity index and negative zeta potential.

Ultrasonics as a tool for development of pine-needle extract loaded bee wax edible packaging for value addition of Himalayan cheese.

In the present study, Himalayan cheese, kradi was coated with beeswax loaded with pine needle extract (PNE) to increase its shelf life and nutraceutical potential. PNE was extracted via ultrasonication and incorporated into beeswax at concentrations, 2:1, 1:1, and 2:3 (grams of beeswax to mL of PNE). The dispersion of PNE in the coatings was carried out using an ultrasonic probe at a frequency of 20 kHz for 15 min and at power rating of 500 W.

Effect of nanoemulsion-loaded hybrid biopolymeric hydrogel beads on the release kinetics, antioxidant potential and antibacterial activity of encapsulated curcumin.

Nanoemulsion encapsulated in the hydrogel beads are important entrants for loading hydrophobic active ingredients for enhancing their bioavailability and biological activities relevant in the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries. Herein, we report the formulation of curcumin-loaded nanoemulsion encapsulated in ionotropic hybrid hydrogel beads of alginate, chitosan, gelatin and polyethylene oxide for effective delivery of curcumin. The release behaviour in simulated gastric and intestinal fluids (SGF and SIF) at 37 °C showed faster release in SGF which could be explained on the basis of mesh size, the extent of hydration and the complexation of the curcumin with the Ca ions present within the hydrogel network.

β-Glucan from mushrooms and dates as a wall material for targeted delivery of model bioactive compound: Nutraceutical profiling and bioavailability.

Rutin was nano-encapsulated in date [En-Ru(D)] and mushroom [En-Ru(M)] β-glucan matrix to protect it from the harsh gastrointestinal environment and to enhance its bioavailability and biological activity upon digestion. The encapsulation was carried using green technology i.e.

Exploration of bioactive peptides from various origin as promising nutraceutical treasures: In vitro, in silico and in vivo studies.

The current health scenarios describe growing public health problems, such as diabetes, hypertension and cancer. Therefore, researchers focused on studying these health issues are interested in exploring bioactive compounds from different food sources. Among them, bioactive peptides have garnered huge scientific interest because of their multifunctional biological activities such as antioxidative, antimicrobial, antihypertensive, anticancer, antidiabetic, immunomodulatory effect.

Physicochemical characterisation of kafirins extracted from sorghum grain and dried distillers grain with solubles related to their biomaterial functionality.

Kafirin, the hydrophobic prolamin storage protein in sorghum grain is enriched when the grain is used for bioethanol production to give dried distillers grain with solubles (DGGS) as a by-product. There is great interest in DDGS kafirin as a new source for biomaterials. There is however a lack of fundamental understanding of how the physicochemical properties of DDGS kafirin having been exposed to the high temperature conditions during ethanol production, compare to kafirin made directly from the grain.