Feasibility analysis on the application of the Maillard reaction in developing umami seasoning: Based on the umami substances, sensory quality, physicochemical properties of the products.

To elucidate the feasibility of applying the Maillard reaction (MR) to the development of umami seasoning, this study quantitatively analyzed the main umami substances in the products and evaluated their sensory quality. Simultaneously, the rheology, thermal stability, zeta potential, and particle size of the products were also studied. The results indicated that after the MR, the content of umami amino acids in hydrolysates (LEHs) decreased from 17.

Green-synthesis of silver nanoparticles AgNPs from Podocarpus macrophyllus for targeting GBM and LGG brain cancers via NOTCH2 gene interactions.

Brain tumors, particularly Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) and Low-Grade Gliomas (LGG), present significant clinical challenges due to their aggressive nature and resistance to conventional treatments. Traditional therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are often limited in efficacy, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies. Nanotechnology, particularly the use of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs), offers a targeted and potentially more effective approach.

Fortification of pullulan/cassava starch-based edible films incorporated with LC-EO nanoparticles and the application for beef meat preservation.

A multipurpose food packaging film was created using pullulan and cassava starch as bases and sodium caseinate/zein-loaded Litsea cubeba essential oil nanoparticles as fillers. The study showed that the PS, PDI, Zeta potential and encapsulation efficiency of LC-EO in SC/ZNPs were 206.34 nm, 0.

Antibacterial effect of ultrasound combined with Litsea cubeba essential oil nanoemulsion on Salmonella Typhimurium in kiwifruit juice.

This study investigated the antibacterial effect of ultrasound (US) combined with Litsea cubeba essential oil nanoemulsion (LEON) on Salmonella Typhimurium in kiwifruit juice and effect on the quality and sensory properties of kiwifruit juice. In this study, LEON prepared by ultrasonic emulsification method had a good particle size distribution and high stability. The US+LEON treatment significantly (P < 0.

Exploring the potential of chlorogenic acid/chitosan nanoparticle-loaded edible films with photodynamic technology for Mongolian cheese application.

This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of edible films made from chlorogenic acid/chitosan (CGA/CS) nanoparticles combined with photodynamic technology (PDT). Hydroxypropyl starch (HS) and κ-carrageenan (KC) were used as the main ingredients in the preservation of Mongolian cheese under the PDT condition. The mechanical characteristics, water vapor adsorption, solubility, permeability, and release of chlorogenic acid in aqueous media were evaluated.

Changes in the ability of Listeria monocytogenes to resist thermal treatment and simulated gastric condition after exposure to sequential stresses in minced meat.

In this study, Listeria monocytogenes from minced pork was evaluated for changes in resistance to thermal treatment and gastric fluid following environmental stresses during food processing. Bacteria were exposed to cold stress, followed by successive exposures to different stressors (lactic acid (LA), NaCl, or Nisin), followed by thermal treatments, and finally, their gastrointestinal tolerance was determined. Adaptation to NaCl stress reduced the tolerance of L.

Mix-match synthesis of nanosynbiotics from probiotics and prebiotics to counter gut dysbiosis via AI integrated formulation profiling.

Antibiotics, improper food, and stress have created a dysbiotic state in the gut and almost 81% of the world's population has been affected due to the pandemic of COVID-19 and the prevalence of dengue virus in the past few years. The main intent of this study is to synthesize nanosynbiotics as nu traceuticals by combining probiotics, and prebiotics with nanoformulation. The effectiveness of the nanosynbiotics was evaluated using a variety of Nutra-pharmacogenetic assays leading to an AI-integrated formulation profiling was assessed by using machine learning methods.

Fortification of cassava starch edible films with Litsea cubeba essential oil for chicken meat preservation.

Chicken meat is highly perishable and mainly preserved by plastic packaging materials, whereas their widely used have increased environmental burden and threatened human health. Bioactive packaging materials fabricated by biopolymers are promising alternatives for meat preservation. Herein, cassava starch (CS)/sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) edible films fortified with Litsea cubeba essential oil (LC-EO) were fabricated and characterized.

Transcriptome analysis reveals the inhibitory mechanism of phloretin on virulence expression of Staphylococcus aureus and its application in cooked chicken.

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) enterotoxins have aroused great concern to food safety owing to its increased risk of food poisoning. The current research aimed to investigate the anti-virulence mechanisms of phloretin against S.

Schiff base linkage of citral to zinc-casein hydrolysate chelates for preparing starch-based active films against L. monocytogenes on ready-to-eat foods.

Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a foodborne pathogen often found in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, posing significant threats to human health. In this study, an active film based on cross-linking via Schiff base and electrostatic interaction to inactivate L.

Benzimidazolium quaternary ammonium salts: synthesis, single crystal and Hirshfeld surface exploration supported by theoretical analysis.

Owing to the broad applications of quaternary ammonium salts (QAS), we present the synthesis of benzimidazolium-based analogues with variation in the alkyl and alkoxy group at N-1 and N-3 positions. All the compounds were characterized by spectroscopic techniques and found stable to air and moisture both in the solid and solution state. Moreover, molecular structures were established through single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies.

Isolation, preparation and investigation of leaf extracts of Aloe barbadensis for its remedial effects on tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL-6) by in vivo and in silico approaches in experimental rats.

Aloe barbadensis is a stemless plant with a length of 60-100 cm with juicy leaves which is used for its remedial and healing properties in different suburbs of various countries. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of A. barbadensis leaf extract (aqueous and ethanolic) in yeast induced pyrexia and acetic acid induced writhing in rat model to evaluate the antipyretic biomarkers and its phytochemical screening with computational analysis.

Effect of polysaccharides on the physicochemical properties of catfish surimi and myofibrillar protein oxidation during frozen storage.

This study investigated the effect of polysaccharides (FVPs) on the myofibrillar protein (MP) oxidation protein and physicochemical properties of catfish surimi during 75 days of frozen storage at -18°C. FVP was added to surimi at 1%, 1.5%, and 2%, respectively; the degree of MP oxidation and the physicochemical properties of the surimi were investigated, and the microstructure of the surimi was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

Assessing the probiotic potential, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of oat and soy milk fermented with strains isolated from Tibetan Kefir.

Sufficient intake of probiotics has been shown to help in the digestion, protect the body against pathogenic microorganisms and boost the immune system. Recently, due to high prevalence of milk allergies and lactose intolerance in population, the non-dairy based probiotic alternative are becoming increasing popular. In this context, the oat milk and soya milk-based fermented products can be an ideal alternative for the development of Lactic acid bacteria bacteria based probiotics.

Rapid detection of micronutrient components in infant formula milk powder using near-infrared spectroscopy.

In order to achieve rapid detection of galactooligosaccharides (GOS), fructooligosaccharides (FOS), calcium (Ca), and vitamin C (Vc), four micronutrient components in infant formula milk powder, this study employed four methods, namely Standard Normal Variate (SNV), Multiplicative Scatter Correction (MSC), Normalization (Nor), and Savitzky-Golay Smoothing (SG), to preprocess the acquired original spectra of the milk powder. Then, the Competitive Adaptive Reweighted Sampling (CARS) algorithm and Random Frog (RF) algorithm were used to extract representative characteristic wavelengths. Furthermore, Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) and Support Vector Regression (SVR) models were established to predict the contents of GOS, FOS, Ca, and Vc in infant formula milk powder.

Polymorphs of Substituted -Toluenesulfonanilide: Synthesis, Single-Crystal Analysis, Hirshfeld Surface Exploration, and Theoretical Investigation.

Polymorphism is an exciting feature of chemical systems where a compound can exist in different crystal forms. The present investigation is focused on the two polymorphic forms, triclinic () and monoclinic (), of ethyl 3-iodo-4-((4-methylphenyl)sulfonamido)benzoate prepared from ethyl 4-amino-3-iodobenzoate. The prepared polymorphs were unambiguously confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SC-XRD) analysis.

Preparation, Crystal Structure, Supramolecular Assembly, and DFT Studies of Two Organic Salts Bearing Pyridine and Pyrimidine.

The effective preparation of two new pyrimidine- and pyridine-based organic crystalline salts with substituted acidic moieties (i.e., ()-4-(naphthalen-2-ylamino)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid () and 2-hydroxy-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid ()) using methanol as a solvent has been reported.

Isolation and characterization of indigenous bacterial assemblage for biodegradation of persistent herbicides in the soil.

Extensive pesticides (herbicides) use is negatively disturbing the environment and humans. Pesticide bioremediation with eco-friendly techniques bears prime importance. This study aimed to isolate and characterize three different herbicides (metribuzin, clodinafop- propargyl, MCPA (2-methyl, 4 chlorophenoxyacetic acids) and Bromoxynil) degrading bacterial strains from agricultural fields of Punjab University, Pakistan.

Enhancement of shelf-life of food items via immobilized enzyme nanoparticles on varied supports. A sustainable approach towards food safety and sustainability.

This study was designed to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables through a novel technique based on utilization of microbially driven enzyme glucose oxidase and casting a fine layer of hydrogen peroxide on the food item that protected the fruit from decay. The produced nanoparticles (ZnO, Ag) were ligated with Glucose Oxidize (GOx) purified from Aspergillus niger. Post ligation studies revealed that ligated enzymes display relatively enhanced activity.

Preparation of Seaweed Nanopowder Particles Using Planetary Ball Milling and Their Effects on Some Secondary Metabolites in Date Palm ( L.) Seedlings.

Due to their distinctive physicochemical characteristics, nanoparticles have recently emerged as pioneering materials in agricultural research. In this work, nanopowders (NP) of seaweed () were prepared using the planetary ball milling procedure. The prepared nanopowders from marine seaweed were characterized by particle size, zeta potential, UV-vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD).