Digestibility, Biological Activity, and Physicochemical Characterization of Proteins Extracted from Conventionally and Organically Cultivated Hempseed ( L.).

The proteins from two conventionally (CC1 and CC2) and one organically cultivated (OC) hempseed samples were extracted (by alkaline solubilization followed by isoelectric precipitation) and compared in terms of their physicochemical, digestibility and bioactivity properties. The OC hempseed had higher total protein and lower nonprotein nitrogen content. Protein extracts showed bimodal particle size distributions, with OC showing the smallest and CC1 the largest mean particle diameter (d(0.

Purification of an antiviral protein from the seeds of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) and characterization of its antiviral properties.

Plant viral pathogens cause damaging diseases in many agriculture systems, and emerging viral infections are a serious threat for providing adequate food to a continuously growing population. Recent studies of biogenic substances have provided new opportunities for producing novel antiviral agents. The present work has been conducted to evaluate the antiviral activity of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.

Extraction and Characterization of Protein Concentrates from Limpets () and Peptide Release Following Gastrointestinal Digestion.

This study investigated the characterization of proteins from the Irish limpet () and assessed the biological activities of hydrolysates obtained following gastrointestinal digestion (INFOGEST) of a limpet protein concentrate (LPC). The physicochemical properties and the digestibility of the LPC were investigated, along with the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition and antioxidant activities of the LPC-digested samples. All the digested samples examined outperformed the LPC in terms of activity.

Eco-friendly 'ochratoxin A' control in stored licorice roots - quality assurance perspective.

According to toxicity data, ochratoxin A (OTA) is the second most important mycotoxin and is produced by and . As a natural antifungal agent, clove essential oil (CEO) is a substance generally recognised as safe (GRAS) and shows strong activity against fungal pathogens. Here, we aimed to investigate the control efficacy of CEO in nano-emulsions (CEN) against OTA production in licorice roots and rhizomes during storage.

Electrospinning of glutelin-hordein incorporated with Oliveria decumbens essential oil: Characterization of nanofibers.

In this study, electrospinning of hordein and glutelin extracted from barley was carried out. Different ratios of the glutelin-hordein blends (25:75, 30:70, 35:65) were tested and the operation parameters including voltage, ejection flow rate and needle-to-collector distance were optimized. According to the scanning electron microscope images, the glutelin-hordein 25:75 blend generated at the voltage of 15 kV, the needle-to-collector distance of 150 mm and the ejection rate of 1 mL/h was selected for the fabrication of uniform nanofibers.

Investigation of the flowability, thermal stability and emulsification properties of two milk protein concentrates having different levels of native whey proteins.

Milk protein concentrate-85 (MPC85) is a dairy ingredient which has a diverse range of applications in food products. The technofunctional properties of two MPC85 samples having similar gross composition but different levels of native whey protein (WP), i.e.

Development of a natamycin-based non-migratory antimicrobial active packaging for extending shelf-life of yogurt drink (Doogh).

A natamycin-based non-migratory antimicrobial packaging for extending shelf-life of yogurt drink (Doogh) was developed. Firstly, the surface of low-density polyethylene film (LDPE) was modified with acrylic acid at different times of UV exposure (0-10 min) to produce carboxylic functional groups. Then, natamycin was applied to the UV-treated films to bind covalently with the pendent functional groups.

Insolubility in milk protein concentrates: potential causes and strategies to minimize its occurrence.

Milk protein concentrates (MPCs), which are produced from skim milk following a series of manufacturing steps including pasteurization, membrane filtration, evaporation and spray drying, represent a relatively new category of dairy ingredients. MPC powders mainly comprise caseins and whey proteins in the same ratio of occurrence as in milk. While bovine MPCs have applications as an ingredient in several protein enriched food products, technofunctional concerns, e.

Semi-continuous production of xanthan in biofilm reactor using Xanthomonas campestris.

Semi-continuous production of xanthan gum using self-immobilized Xanthomonas campestris cells in biofilm reactors was studied. Fermentation was carried out using two different designs of biofilm reactor equipped with a) stainless-steel support (SSS) and b) polyethylene support (PES). Fermentation was performed in three cycles with refreshing the media at the beginning of each: cycle 1, 0-27 h; cycle 2, 27-54 h; and cycle 3, 54-78.

Gum arabic improves the mechanical properties of wild almond protein film.

In this study, different films were manufactured using protein isolate extracted from wild almond (WAPI) in combination with different ratios of gum arabic (GA). Based on the mechanical properties of films including tensile strength (TS), elongation (E), and water vapor permeability (WVP), WAPI-GA with the ratio of 9:1 was selected. Accordingly, the mixture was incubated (T = 60 °C, RH = 79%) for 3, 6 and 9 days in order to conjugate WAPI with GA.

Antioxidant activity and ACE-inhibitory of Class II hydrophobin from wild strain Trichoderma reesei.

There are several possible uses of the Class II hydrophobin HFBII in clinical applications. To fully understand and exploit this potential however, the antioxidant activity and ACE-inhibitory potential of this protein need to be better understood and have not been previously reported. In this study, the Class II hydrophobin HFBII was produced by the cultivation of wild type Trichoderma reesei.

Ochratoxin A in liquorice products - a review.

Liquorice is a herbal medicine produced mainly in China and Iran. This plant is suspected to contain ochratoxin A (OTA), a secondary metabolite produced by fungi. Although liquorice is not included in the daily dietary of humans, the high levels of OTA reported in this product have concerned consumers.

Recent Advances in Fungal Hydrophobin Towards Using in Industry.

Fungal hydrophobin is a family of low molecular weight proteins consisting of four disulfide bridges and an extraordinary hydrophobic patch. The hydrophobic patch of hydrophobins and the molecules of gaseous CO2 may interact together and form the stable CO2-nanobubbles covered by an elastic membrane in carbonated beverages. The nanobubbles provide the required energy to provoke primary gushing.

Conserved class of queen pheromones stops social insect workers from reproducing.

A major evolutionary transition to eusociality with reproductive division of labor between queens and workers has arisen independently at least 10 times in the ants, bees, and wasps. Pheromones produced by queens are thought to play a key role in regulating this complex social system, but their evolutionary history remains unknown. Here, we identify the first sterility-inducing queen pheromones in a wasp, bumblebee, and desert ant and synthesize existing data on compounds that characterize female fecundity in 64 species of social insects.

The effects of temperature and relative humidity on ochratoxin A formation in fresh liquorice root.

In this study, the effects of temperature and relative humidity (RH) on ochratoxin A (OTA) formation during liquorice root storage were investigated. For this purpose, a real storage procedure in which fresh root was dried in the open air was simulated. Four RH-temperature combinations corresponding to average climate conditions (RH-temperature) of each season in an important liquorice growing and processing region were simulated as follows: A, autumn (T = 15°C, RH = 49%); B, winter (T = 9°C, RH = 51%); C, spring (T = 22°C, RH = 35%); and D, summer (T = 29°C, RH = 27%).

The effects of different ecophysiological factors on ochratoxin A production.

Mycotoxin biosynthesis is affected by peculiar agro-ecosystem dependent conditions. Accordingly, the correlation between mycotoxin contamination and environmental condition change scenarios should be carefully considered. This is because fungal colonization and mycotoxin contamination could critically impair the availability of food products, especially in poor countries.

Determination of ochratoxin A in licorice root using inverse ion mobility spectrometry.

Despite the recent, successful efforts to detect mycotoxins, new methods are still required to achieve higher sensitivity, more simplicity, higher speed, and higher accuracy at lower costs. This paper describes the determination of ochratoxin A (OTA) using corona discharge ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) in the licorice root. A quick screening and measuring method is proposed to be employed after cleaning up the extracted OTA by immunoaffinity columns.