Synergistic enhancement of bio-yogurt properties by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NUC08 and mulberry fruit extract.

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum NUC08, a novel probiotic strain, has demonstrated potential for synergistic fermentation with starter cultures. This study investigates its functional properties in fermented milk and examines how mulberry fruit extract (MFE), rich in bioactive compounds, may influence its fermentation performance. MFE significantly boosted LAB growth, improved texture and rheological properties, and enhanced antioxidant capacity in the probiotic yogurt.

Structure and regulatory mechanisms of food-derived peptides in inflammatory bowel disease: A review.

The number of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing worldwide. Since IBD is a chronic disease that seriously affects patients' life quality, preventing and alleviating IBD with natural and less side effect substances has become a research hotspot. Food-derived bioactive peptides have been an attractive research focus due to their high efficiency and low toxicity.

Blue food proteins: Novel extraction technologies, properties, bioactivities and applications in foods.

With the growing demand for healthy and sustainable food, blue food proteins have emerged as an important way to address resource-intensive production and environmental concerns. This paper systematically reviewed the extraction technologies, properties and bioactivities of blue food proteins and explored their wide range of applications. The novel extraction technologies not only improve the extraction efficiency of the proteins, shorten the production time and have environmental advantages, but also enhance the protein properties and facilitate subsequent applications.

Multiple roles of food-derived bioactive peptides in the management of T2DM and commercial solutions: A review.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a disease that threatens public health worldwide and can cause a series of irreversible complications, has been a major concern. Although the treatment based on hypoglycemic drugs is effective, its side effects should not be ignored, which has led to an urgent need for developing new hypoglycemic drugs. Bioactive peptides with antidiabetic effects obtained from food proteins have become a research hotspot as they are safer and with higher specificity than traditional hypoglycemic drugs.

Untargeted metabolomics study of mature human milk from women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent metabolic disorder during pregnancy that alters the metabolites in human milk. Integrated Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) were employed for comprehensive identification and comparison of metabolites in mature human milk (MHM) from women with and without GDM. A total of 268 differentially expressed metabolites (DEMs) were identified.

The quality and flavor profile of fermented milk produced by ABT-T is influenced by the gene in the quorum sensing system.

The /AI-2 quorum sensing (QS) system of regulates strain acid tolerance, yet its impact on milk fermentation remains unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the mechanism of and gene overexpression in the /AI-2 system of ABT-T on fermented milk quality using metabolomics. Results showed that gene overexpression had a greater impact on milk quality than the wild-type strain or gene overexpression strain.

Recent progress in plant-based proteins: From extraction and modification methods to applications in the food industry.

Plant proteins can meet consumers' demand for healthy and sustainable alternatives to animal proteins. It has been reported to possess numerous health benefits and is widely used in the food industry. However, conventional extraction methods are time-consuming, energy-intensive, as well as environmentally unfriendly.

Effect and potential mechanism of nitrite reductase B on nitrite degradation by RC4.

Nitrite has the potential risk of hypoxic poisoning or cancer in pickled food. In our previous study, () RC4 is effective in nitrite degradation by producing nitrite reductase B (NirB). To investigate the detailed mechanism from the genome, response, and regulation of NirB, the whole-genome sequence of RC4 was analyzed, the -EGFP-B with enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) labeled the nitrite reductase large subunit B, and the recombined -NirB with overexpression NirB strain was conducted.

Preparation of modified chitosan-based nano-TiO-nisin composite packaging film and preservation mechanism applied to chilled pork.

Here, we developed a nano-TiO-nisin-modified chitosan composite packaging film and investigated its properties and antibacterial activity, as well as its effect on chilled pork preservation time. The results indicated that the preservation time of chilled pork coated with a nano-TiO-nisin-modified chitosan film (including 0.7 g/L nano-TiO, irradiated with ultraviolet light for 40 min, and dried for 6 h) followed by modified atmosphere packaging (50% CO + 50% N) increased from 7 to 20 days at 4 °C.

Legume protein fermented by lactic acid bacteria: Specific enzymatic hydrolysis, protein composition, structure, and functional properties.

In recent years, with increasing emphasis on healthy, green, and sustainable consumption concepts, plant-based foods have gained popularity among consumers. As widely sourced plant-based raw materials, legume proteins are considered sustainable and renewable alternatives to animal proteins. However, legume proteins have limited functional properties, which hinder their application in food products.

Elimination of Pathogen Biofilms via Postbiotics from Lactic Acid Bacteria: A Promising Method in Food and Biomedicine.

Pathogenic biofilms provide a naturally favorable barrier for microbial growth and are closely related to the virulence of pathogens. Postbiotics from lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are secondary metabolites and cellular components obtained by inactivation of fermentation broth; they have a certain inhibitory effect on all stages of pathogen biofilms. Postbiotics from LAB have drawn attention because of their high stability, safety dose parameters, and long storage period, which give them a broad application prospect in the fields of food and medicine.

Identification, screening and taste mechanisms analysis of two novel umami pentapeptides derived from the myosin heavy chain of Atlantic cod ().

Umami peptides are new ingredients for the condiment and seasoning industries, with healthy and nutrition characteristics, some of which were identified from aquatic proteins. This study aims to further explore novel umami peptides from Atlantic cod () by combining , nano-HPLC-MS/MS, sensory evaluation, and electronic tongue analysis. Two novel peptides, Leu-Val-Asp-Lys-Leu (LVDKL) and Glu-Ser-Lys-Ile-Leu (ESKIL), from the myosin heavy chain of Atlantic cod (), were screened and confirmed to have strong umami tastes with the thresholds of 0.

New clues for postbiotics to improve host health: a review from the perspective of function and mechanisms.

Strain activity and stability severely limit the beneficial effects of probiotics in modulating host health. Postbiotics have emerged as a promising alternative as they can provide similar or even enhanced efficacy to probiotics, even under inactivated conditions. This review introduces the ingredients, preparation, and identification techniques of postbiotics, focusing on the comparison of the advantages and limitations between probiotics and postbiotics based on their mechanisms and applications.

Effects of extract and binary probiotics co-fermentation on the quality of yogurt and their underlying molecular mechanisms.

The study aimed to investigate the impact of water-soluble extract from (SZSE) on yogurt quality and understand the underlying mechanism. The results demonstrated that adding 0.5% (w/v) SZSE had a significant effect on reducing yogurt syneresis and resulted in a more compact and uniform casein gel.

Recent Advances on Antimicrobial Peptides from Milk: Molecular Properties, Mechanisms, and Applications.

Traditional antibiotics are facing a tremendous challenge due to increased antimicrobial resistance; hence, there is an urgent need to find novel antibiotic alternatives. Milk protein-derived antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are currently attracting substantial attention considering that they showcase an extensive spectrum of antimicrobial activities, with slower development of antimicrobial resistance and safety of raw materials. This review summarizes the molecular properties, and activity mechanisms and highlights the applications and limitations of AMPs derived from milk proteins comprehensively.

Characterization and the mechanism underlying the cryoprotective activity of a peptide from large yellow croaker (Pseudosciaena crocea).

Ice crystal-induced protein denaturation is the main cause of the deterioration of fish during frozen storage and transportation. In this study, the ultra-performance liquid chromatography - quadrupole - time of flight (UPLC-Q-TOF) technique was used to identify and screen tryptic peptides Ile-Glu-Glu-Leu-Glu-Glu-Leu-Glu-Ala-Glu-Arg (IEELEEELEAER) from large yellow croaker (Pseudosciaena crocea). The results were used study their cryoprotective effects on turbot fish meat during freeze-thaw cycles at different concentrations, and to investigate their anti-freezing mechanism.

Characterization and Mechanism of Tea Polyphenols Inhibiting Biogenic Amine Accumulation in Marinated Spanish Mackerel.

Putrescine is a low-molecular-weight organic compound that is widely found in pickled foods. Although the intake of biogenic amines is beneficial to humans, an excessive intake can cause discomfort. In this study, the ornithine decarboxylase gene (ODC) was involved in putrescine biosynthesis.

Nanocoating of lactic acid bacteria: properties, protection mechanisms, and future trends.

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) is a type of probiotic that may benefit intestinal health. Recent advances in nanoencapsulation provide an effective strategy to protect them from harsh conditions surface functionalization coating techniques. Herein, the categories and features of applicable encapsulation methods are compared to highlight the significant role of nanoencapsulation.

Plant-based meat analogs and fat substitutes, structuring technology and protein digestion: A review.

There is currently an increasing trend in the consumption of meat analogs and fat substitutes due to the health hazards by excessive consumption of meat. Simulating the texture and mouthfeel of meat through structured plant-derived polymers has become a popular processing method. In this review, the mechanical structuring technology of plant polymers for completely replacing real meat is mainly introduced in this review, which mainly focuses on the parameters and principles of mechanical equipment for the production of vegan meat.

CYP eicosanoid pathway mediates colon cancer-promoting effects of dietary linoleic acid.

Human and animal studies support that consuming a high level of linoleic acid (LA, 18:2ω-6), an essential fatty acid and key component of the human diet, increases the risk of colon cancer. However, results from human studies have been inconsistent, making it challenging to establish dietary recommendations for optimal LA intake. Given the importance of LA in the human diet, it is crucial to better understand the molecular mechanisms underlying its potential colon cancer-promoting effects.

Characterizations and the Mechanism Underlying Cryoprotective Activity of Peptides from Enzymatic Hydrolysates of .

Antifreeze peptides are a class of small molecule protein hydrolysates that protect frozen products from cold damage under freezing or subcooling conditions. In this study, three different Pseudosciaena crocea () peptides were from pepsin, trypsin, and neutral protease enzymatic hydrolysis. It aimed to elect the peptides with better activity through molecular weight, antioxidant activity, and amino acid analysis, as well as to compare the cryoprotective effects with a commercial cryoprotectant.

Competitive binding of maltodextrin and pectin at the interface of whey protein hydrolyzate-based fish oil emulsion under high temperature sterilization: Effects on storage stability and in vitro digestion.

Whey protein hydrolysate (WPH), maltodextrin (MD), low methoxy pectin (LMP) and high methoxy pectin (HMP) were used to study the interface binding under high temperature sterilization conditions (121 °C, 15 min). The effect of competitive binding of MD and pectin with interface protein on the storage stability and gastrointestinal fate of fish oil emulsion was studied. The low-molecular-weight MD and the interface protein undergo a wide range of covalent binding through the Maillard reaction, while a small amount of high-molecular-weight pectin can form a protective shell with the interface protein through electrostatic interaction to inhibit the covalent reaction of MD, which was called competitive binding.

Nutritional properties and osteogenic activity of simulated digestion components and peptides from Larimichthys crocea.

Fish provides a range of health benefits due to its nutritional and bioactive components. However, the bioactive peptides derived from Larimichthys crocea proteins were not fully investigated, especially the beneficial effects related to bone growth in vitro. In this study, the water extract protein was subjected to the simulated in vitro digestion process, and the osteogenic effect of enzymatic hydrolysate at different digestion stages was evaluated by the proliferation of osteoblast.