Pumpkin seed protein as a carrier for Astaxanthin: Molecular characterization of interactions and implications for stability.

This study investigated pumpkin seed protein (PSP) as a carrier for astaxanthin (AST). Interaction mechanisms revealed through fluorescence spectroscopy and molecular docking, showed that hydrogen bonds and Van der Waals forces form the PSP-AST complex. AST binding altered PSP's secondary structure, increasing α-helix (7.

Microencapsulation to Harness the Antimicrobial Potential of Essential Oils and Their Applicability in Dairy Products: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature.

This literature review explores cutting-edge microencapsulation techniques designed to enhance the antimicrobial efficacy of essential oils in dairy products. As consumer demand for natural preservatives rises, understanding the latest advancements in microencapsulation becomes crucial for improving the shelf life and safety of these products. The bibliometric analysis utilized in this review highlighted a large number of documents published on this topic in relation to the following keywords: essential oils, AND antimicrobials, AND dairy products, OR microencapsulation.

Use of ultrasound to improve the activity of cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase in the producing of β-cyclodextrins: Impact on enzyme activity, stability and insights into changes on enzyme macrostructure.

This work explored the impact of ultrasound (US) on the activity, stability, and macrostructural conformation of cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase (CGTase) and how these changes could maximize the production of β-cyclodextrins (β-CDs). The results showed that ultrasonic pretreatment (20 kHz and 38 W/L) at pH 6.0 promoted increased enzymatic activity.

Strategies to Improve the Quality of Goat Yogurt: Whey Protein Supplementation and Milk Pre-Treatment with High Shear Dispersion Assisted by Ultrasound.

This work investigated the fermentation kinetics and characteristics of goat yogurt supplemented with bovine whey protein isolate (WPI) (0%, 2.5% and 5.0%) subjected to high shear dispersion (HSD) assisted by ultrasound (US).