Polyphenol-fortified extruded sweet potato starch vermicelli: Slow-releasing polyphenols is the main factor that reduces the starch digestibility.

To investigate the digestive behavior of extruded starch-polyphenols system, extruded sweet potato starch vermicelli (ESPSV) was used as a model. The multi-scale structure, starch digestibility, polyphenol release, digestive enzyme activity during digestion and their correlation of ESPSV supplemented with matcha (MT), green tea extract (GTE), tea polyphenols (TP) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) (at 1% polyphenol level) were discussed. Results showed that tea products in whatever form could retard starch digestion, with EGCG working best.

Functional, physicochemical, and structural properties of the hydrolysates derived from the abalone ( Ino) foot muscle proteins.

This study was conducted to investigate functional, physicochemical, and structural properties of abalone foot muscle proteins (AFPs) and their hydrolysates (HAFPs) obtained using animal protease (HA), papain (HPP), and Protamex® (HP) at different time points. The HA-hydrolysate obtained after 0.5 h of treatment demonstrated the highest solubility at pH 7.

Effect of ultrasonic power on the stability of low-molecular-weight oyster peptides functional-nutrition W/O/W double emulsion.

Ultrasonic-assisted treatment is an eco-friendly and cost-effective emulsification method, and the acoustic cavitation effect produced by ultrasonic equipment is conducive to the formation of stable emulsion. However, its effect on the underlying stability of low-molecular-weight oyster peptides (LOPs) functional-nutrition W/O/W double emulsion has not been reported. The effects of different ultrasonic power (50, 75, 100, 125, and 150 W) on the stability of double emulsions and the ability to mask the fishy odor of LOPs were investigated.

Modified Highland Barley Regulates Lipid Metabolism and Liver Injury in High Fat and Cholesterol Diet ICR Mice.

Highland barley (Hordeum vulgare L. HB) has been demonstrated to have a series of dietotherapy values, including being low fat, low sugar, high fiber, and especially high in β-glucan. Long-term consumption could reduce the incidence of chronic diseases and metabolic syndromes.

Effects of different alcohol and ultrasonic treatments on thermal and structural properties of zein-starch sodium octenyl succinate composite nanoparticles.

The objective of this study is to prepare zein/starch sodium octenyl succinate composite nanoparticles (ZSPs) via anti-solvent precipitation technology and characterize their colloidal properties. The effects of polar solvents, ultrasonic treatment time, and concentrations of starch sodium octenyl succinate were investigated. We measured the particle size distribution, hydrophobicity, and apparent structures of the composite nanoparticles.

Purification of Four Caffeoylquinic Acid Derivatives from the Flowers of Gynura Procumbens by HSCCC.

Four caffeoylquinic acid derivatives from the Gunura procumbens flowers (GPF) were successfully isolated and purified by high-speed counter-current chromatography (HSCCC). Ethyl acetate-methanol-water (3:1:3, v/v/v) was the optimum biphasic solvent system, which was selected by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and run on a preparative scale where the lower aqueous phase was used as the mobile phase with a head-to-tail elution mode. Chlorogenic acid (3.

Decolorization of molasses alcohol wastewater by thermophilic hydrolase with practical application value.

The aim of this work was to explore the ability of cutinase in the decolorization of molasses wastewater. Thermophilic cutinase from Thermobifida alba eliminated 76.1-78.

Inhibition of gelatinized rice starch retrogradation by rice bran protein hydrolysates.

The retrogradation of gelatinized rice starch (GRS) during the shelf life of a product is the biggest barrier related to starch-containing foods. The objective of this study was to produce rice bran protein hydrolysate (RBPH) using proteolytic enzymes (alcalase, flavourzyme, protamex, neutrase, bromelain, papain and trypsin) to suppress the retrogradation of GRS and understand the physical phenomena underlying the reduced retrogradation of GRS by RBPH during short- and long-term storage. Mixtures of GRS incorporated with Protamex-hydrolyzed rice bran protein at 1h (PRBPH-1) at a degree of hydrolysis of 15.

Development of antioxidant Pickering high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) stabilized by protein/polysaccharide hybrid particles as potential alternative for PHOs.

We report for the first time the usage of mono-dispersed gliadin/chitosan hybrid particles as a particulate emulsifier for Pickering high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) development. The hybrid particles with partial wettability were fabricated at pH 5.0 using a facile anti-solvent route.

Rapid and Efficient Conversion of All-E-astaxanthin to 9Z- and 13Z-Isomers and Assessment of Their Stability and Antioxidant Activities.

An optimized isomerization method was developed by heating all-E-astaxanthin in ethyl acetate (70 °C) with I-TiO catalyst, yielding 22.7% and 16.9% of 9Z- and 13Z-astaxanthin, respectively, in 2 h, with 92-95% purity after semipreparative HPLC purification.

Fabrication and characterization of Pickering emulsions and oil gels stabilized by highly charged zein/chitosan complex particles (ZCCPs).

Herein, we reported a facile method to fabricate ultra-stable, surfactant- and antimicrobial-free Pickering emulsions by designing and modulating emulsions' interfaces via zein/chitosan colloid particles (ZCCPs). Highly charged ZCCPs with neutral wettability were produced by a facile anti-solvent procedure. The ZCCPs were shown to be effective Pickering emulsifiers because the emulsions formed were highly resistant to coalescence over a 9-month storage period.

Preparation of molecularly imprinted polymer for use as SPE adsorbent for the simultaneous determination of five sulphonylurea herbicides by HPLC.

A high selective pre-treatment method for the analysis of sulphonylurea herbicides (SUHs) in rice grain samples based on molecularly imprinted solid-phase extraction (MISPE) was developed. The molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) were synthesised with high adsorption capacity and suitable particle size using pyrazosulphuron ethyl (PS) as the template and by screening three porogens and porogen volumes. The resulting MIPs showed high selectivity for PS.

Wettability, surface microstructure and mechanical properties of films based on phosphorus oxychloride-treated zein.

Background: Zein, the predominant protein in corn, has been extensively studied as an alternative packaging material in edible and biodegradable films. However, films made from 100% zein are brittle under normal conditions. The aim of this investigation was to improve the film-forming properties of zein by chemical phosphorylation.