Enhancement of oxidative stability of camelina oil via Alyssum homolocarpum seed gum/sodium alginate-based microcapsules loaded with Echinacea purpurea (L.) extract.

Alyssum homolocarpum seed gum (AHSG) and sodium alginate (SA) were utilized as wall materials for the microencapsulation of Echinacea purpurea extract via spray drying. Furthermore, effect of microcapsules on the oxidative stability of camelina oil was assessed over a 30-day storage period. The results showed that with an increase in AHSG concentration, the particle size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential of emulsions decreased, while their viscosity, and stability increased.

Effect of postharvest storage time on quality characteristics of explosion puffing dried whole shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) crisps.

Background: Non-fried shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) crisps fabricated by explosion puffing drying (EPD) are receiving worldwide attention because of their crispness, convenience, nutrition and health functions. The quality of mushroom crisps varies with storage time of fresh L. edodes.

Cross-Sectional Profile Evolution of Cu-Ti Gradient Films on C17200 Cu by Vacuum Thermal Diffusion.

To improve the wear resistance and fatigue life of Cu alloys, surface modification by combining the magnetron sputtering of Ti film followed by vacuum thermal diffusion is always applied, where the structure and composition of the fabricated film play a determinant role on the mechanical properties. In the present work, the evolution of the layered structure and the element distribution of the formed multi-phases coating on C17200 Cu alloy are investigated by mathematical calculation based on Fick's law, and the experimental verification by the thermal diffusion of the gradient Cu-Ti film was undertaken under different temperatures and durations. The results show that the layered structure of the fabricated coating is dependent on the Cu-Ti atom concentration, the increasing time and the temperature, where a single or stratified layer is formed due to the generated Cu-Ti intermetallics for the inter-diffusion between the Cu and Ti atoms.

Effects of ultrasound pretreatment on the drying kinetics, water status and distribution in scallop adductors during heat pump drying.

Background: A material's physical and chemical properties during drying are influenced by water status and distribution. However, merely overall water removal is reported in many investigations, which hinders clarification of the drying mechanism. Therefore, the effects of ultrasound (US) pretreatment (0 W, CK; 90 W, US-90; 180 W, US-180) on the drying kinetics and quality of heat pump drying (HPD) scallop adductors was performed based on low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR).

Development and characterization of active and pH-sensitive films based on psyllium seed gum incorporated with free and microencapsulated mulberry pomace extracts.

Intelligent packaging with a pH indicator has been a hot research topic due to its extra active role compared with traditional ones. Considering the possible toxicity of synthetic pH sensitive pigments, natural pigments are promising alternative indicators. This work aimed to develop and characterize active and pH sensitive films based on psyllium seed gum (PSG) incorporated with free and microencapsulated mulberry pomace extracts (MPE).

Physicochemical, mechanical and structural properties of composite edible films based on whey protein isolate/psyllium seed gum.

A composite film composed of whey protein isolate (WPI) and psyllium seed gum (PSG) was investigated. Its physicochemical, mechanical and structural properties were determined at different ratios of WPI/PSG (1:0, 3:1, 1:1, 1:3, 0:1). WPI/PSG composite films had higher water contact angle and water vapor permeability, as well as lower oxygen permeability and light transmittance as compared with single WPI or PSG films.

Thermodynamic Properties and State Diagram of Gum Ghatti-Based Edible Films: Effects of Glycerol and Nisin.

In this present study, the thermodynamic and thermal properties of glycerol and nisin-incorporated gum ghatti (GG, )-based films were determined. The films exhibited type III isotherm behaviors. Moisture content (MC) of films was increased with increasing water activity () and decreased with higher temperature.

Vitamin C inhibits lipid deposition through GSK-3β/mTOR signaling in the liver of zebrafish.

In this study, the mechanism that VC inhibits lipid deposition through GSK-3β/mTOR signaling was investigated in the liver of Danio rerio. The results indicated that 0.5- and 1.

Wnt10b Participates in Regulating Fatty Acid Synthesis in the Muscle of Zebrafish.

There are 19 Wnt genes in mammals that belong to 12 subfamilies. Wnt signaling pathways participate in regulating numerous homeostatic and developmental processes in animals. However, the function of Wnt10b in fatty acid synthesis remains unclear in fish species.

Effects of sodium alginate-based coating pretreatment on drying characteristics and quality of heat pump dried scallop adductors.

Background: Drying efficiency and quality maintenance are the major concerns of both manufactures and consumers. Heat pump drying (HPD) is suitable for heat sensitive foodstuffs due to its ability to independently control the drying operation parameters. However, lower drying rate and energy efficiency in the later period of HPD are the bottlenecks that restrain its application.

Characterization of a novel edible film based on gum ghatti: Effect of plasticizer type and concentration.

The feasibility of using gum ghatti (GG) as a novel film-forming material was investigated. Physical, barrier, mechanical and optical properties were determined as a function of GG content, plasticizer type and concentration. Sorbitol-GG films had lower moisture content, water contact angle, water vapor permeability and oxygen permeability but higher water solubility than glycerol-GG ones.

[High-spectral responses of Myrica rubra seedlings to UV-B radiation stress].

A simulated field experiment with three treatments, i. e., ambient light (control), reduced UV-B radiation, and enhanced UV-B radiation, was conducted to evaluate the effects of solar ultraviolet (UV-B) radiation on the seedlings of Myrica rubra, a typical woody species in subtropical region.