Quality evaluation and storage test for capsaicin-fortified yogurt based on the multilayer nanoemulsion system.

Capsaicin has many benefits, such as pain relief, cancer prevention, and weight reduction. However, the application of capsaicin has been limited in the food industry due to its strong pungency, odor, and low solubility in water. Therefore, a multilayer nanoemulsion with chitosan and hyaluronic acid was developed for masking its odor and taste and improving the physicochemical stability against the surrounding environment.

Investigation of Functionalized Surface Charges of Thermoplastic Starch/Zinc Oxide Nanocomposite Films Using Polyaniline: The Potential of Improved Antibacterial Properties.

Improving the antibacterial activity of biodegradable materials is crucial for combatting widespread drug-resistant bacteria and plastic pollutants. In this work, we studied polyaniline (PANI)-functionalized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) to improve surface charges. A PANI-functionalized ZnO NP surface was prepared using a simple impregnation technique.

Preparation and characterization of curcumin solid dispersion using HPMC.

Curcumin solid dispersions were prepared using hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) to enhance water solubility of curcumin. The particle size of curcumin solid dispersions was in range from 371 to 528 nm and particles were shaped as spherical with wrinkles. The encapsulation efficiency was over 93% for all samples, and water solubility of curcumin was significantly improved to 238 µg/mL when the ratio of curcumin to HPMC was 20:80.

Effects of nanoTiO on tomato plants under different irradiances.

In this study, we investigated the physiological and photochemical influences of nanoTiO exposure on tomato plants (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.). Tomato plants were exposed to 100 mg L of nanoTiO for 90 days in a hydroponic system.

New approach for mapping and physiological test of silica nanoparticles accumulated in sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) by LA-ICP-MS.

Behavior of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) in sweet basil was studied using laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (LA-ICP-MS) as an in situ monitoring tool. Although the use of SiNP for environmental applications is interesting, detailed studies in plants for distributional mapping and quantitative determination have been difficult because the detection of Si suffers from severe molecular interference and high background in ICP-MS. In this work, yttrium/fluorescein-isothiocyanate-doped silica nanoparticles (Y/FITC-doped SiNPs) synthesized in our lab were used to substitute for undoped SiNP, allowing the doped Y to be monitored instead of Si, while retaining the same surface properties.

Effects of vitamin D-fortified shiitake mushroom on bioavailability and bone structure.

Bioavailability and bone loss inhibitory effects of vitamin D derived from UV-irradiated shiitake mushroom were determined in vivo. The effect of the absence of ovaries on the bioavailability of vitamin D and bone structure was also investigated. Sham operated (sham) and ovariectomized (OVX) rats were divided in 3 groups according to their diets, i.

Optimization of UV irradiation conditions for the vitamin D-fortified shiitake mushroom () using response surface methodology.

The aim of this study was to investigate the optimal conditions to process vitamin D-fortified shiitake mushrooms through UV irradiation for industrial processing. Response surface methodology was used to identify the optimum conditions of the following highly influential factors on vitamin D synthesis: temperature, UV dosage, and moisture content. The optimal conditions of those variables were 40.

Preparation of Novel Iodized Salt with Natural Iodine-Rich Sources by Spray Drying.

Unlabelled: Marine products are rich in not only micronutrients but also iodine content. However, the applications of iodine in marine products in the food industry have not been studied extensively. Therefore, in this study, a novel iodized salt was prepared through a simple method for iodine extraction from natural iodine-rich sources and spray drying.

Influence of Food with High Moisture Content on Oxygen Barrier Property of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)/Vermiculite Nanocomposite Coated Multilayer Packaging Film.

Unlabelled: This study investigates the potential complications in applying nanoclay-based waterborne coating to packaging films for food with high moisture content. Multilayer packaging films were prepared by dry laminating commercially available polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/vermiculite nanocomposite coating films and linear low-density polyethylene film, and the changes in oxygen barrier properties were investigated according to different relative humidity using 3 types of food simulants. When the relative humidity was above 60%, the oxygen permeability increased sharply, but this was reversible.

Quantitative mapping of elements in basil leaves (Ocimum basilicum) based on cesium concentration and growth period using laser ablation ICP-MS.

Quantitative elemental mapping of metallic pollutants in sweet basil was studied by laser ablation (LA)-ICP-MS. For this, the sweet basil was cultivated in Hoagland nutrient solution spiked with 100 and 1000 ng mL of Cs for 10-60 days. Then, the Cs distribution in collected leaves was determined by LA-ICP-MS using lab-synthesized standard pellets based on NIST 1573a tomato leaves.

Prediction of key aroma development in coffees roasted to different degrees by colorimetric sensor array.

We developed a colorimetric sensor array (CSA) that is sensitive to highly contributory volatile compounds of coffee aroma for discrimination of coffee samples roasted to different roast degrees. Strecker aldehydes and α-diketones were significantly higher for the medium roast than the other roast degrees. The development of several sulfur compounds was pronounced in the medium-dark and dark roasts, except for dimethyl sulfide, which was only detected in the light roast.

Metal-doped inorganic nanoparticles for multiplex detection of biomarkers by a sandwich-type ICP-MS immunoassay.

Metal-doped inorganic nanoparticles were synthesized for the multiplex detection of biomarkers by a sandwich-type inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) immunoassay. The synthesized Cs-doped multicore magnetic nanoparticles (MMNPs) were used not only for magnetic extraction of targets but also for ratiometric measurement in ICP-MS. In addition, three different metal/dye-doped silica nanoparticles (SNPs) were synthesized as probes for multiplex detection: Y/RhBITC (rhodamine B isothiocyanate)-doped SNPs for CRP (cardiovascular disease), Cd/RhBITC-doped SNPs for AFP (tumor), and Au/5(6)-XRITC (X-rhodamine-5-(and-6)-isothiocyanate)-doped SNPs for NSE (heart disease).

Preparation and Characterization of Composites Based on Polylactic Acid and Beeswax with Improved Water Vapor Barrier Properties.

Unlabelled: Beeswax and a plasticizer (ATBC) were added to polylactic acid (PLA) films in order to enhance the water vapor barrier properties of the films. Beeswax improved the barrier properties; the water vapor permeability in the composite containing 1% beeswax was 58% lower than that of the neat PLA. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the incorporation of beeswax and ATBC had so little effect on the PLA structure.

Preparation of a capsaicin-loaded nanoemulsion for improving skin penetration.

Capsaicin o/w nanoemulsions with enhanced skin permeation were successfully prepared by controlling the ratios of the surfactant mixtures, oleoresin capsicum as the oil phase, and aqueous phase. Oleoresin capsicum contains 22.67 mg/g of capsaicin, which is an active and oil-soluble ingredient.

Synchronized polymerization and fabrication of poly(acrylic acid) and nylon hybrid mats in electrospinning.

Acrylic acid monomer in a viscous supporting nylon solution was polymerized and fabricated simultaneously via an electrospinning process. This novel polymerization method defines the fiber morphology as a network of interconnected mats. This network consists of smaller poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) fibers, approximately 19 nm in diameter, and larger nylon 6 fibers, approximately 75 nm in diameter.