Effect of bovine and buffalo ghee fractionation on triacylglycerols profile, lipids nutritional quality indices, thermal behavior, and tocopherols content: A comparative analysis with two categories of infant formula fat.

The increased use of dairy fat in various applications is facilitated by its fractionation into hard and liquid fractions. Herein, the fractionation of bovine ghee and buffalo ghee was investigated, and triacylglycerol (TAG) profiles of milk fat fractions and 2 categories of infant formulas fat were quantified by using ultra-performance convergence chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPC-Q-TOF-MS) using carbon dioxide as the mobile phase. Furthermore, the thermal behavior of the different samples was evaluated, and tocopherols content was also quantified.

Recent developments in alginate-based nanocomposite coatings and films for biodegradable food packaging applications.

Packaging made of plastic harms the environment. Thus, polysaccharide edible films are becoming a popular food packaging solution. Alginate is a biopolymer derived from seaweed that has the potential to create food packaging materials that are environmentally friendly and biodegradable.

Green extraction technologies for valorization of date seed waste to achieve sustainable development goals: Biofunctional and innovative food applications.

Date processing industries generate substantial quantities of waste, including date seeds, which present disposal challenges and environmental concerns. Traditionally, date seed waste has been discarded through landfilling, open burning, or dumping, leading to soil, air, and water pollution. However, with increasing awareness of environmental sustainability and resource conservation, there is a growing interest in valorizing date seed waste using green extraction technologies and innovative food product development approaches for date seed valorization.

Date seed extract encapsulated-MCM-41 incorporated sodium alginate/starch biocomposite films for food packaging application.

In this study, we developed active bio-composite films using a sodium alginate/starch (1:1) matrix incorporating date seed extract encapsulated mesoporous silica (DSE@MCM-41) up to 7.5 wt%. Incorporating DSE@MCM-41 significantly improved the films' properties, enhancing antioxidant efficacy and UV-blocking capabilities.

Preparation, characterization, and applications of kaolin/kaolin-based composite membranes in oily wastewater treatment: Recent developments, challenges, and opportunities.

Rapid industrialization and the accompanying generation of significant amounts of oily wastewater pose major environmental challenges, which necessitate efficient treatment technologies. Kaolin-based membranes have emerged as a promising option due to their availability, affordability, and effective filtration performance. This review comprehensively analyzes the potential of kaolin for the treatment of oily wastewater.