12 results match your criteria: "INRS-Armand-Frappier Health Biotechnology Research Centre[Affiliation]"

UV-C-Activated Riboflavin Crosslinked Gelatin Film with Bioactive Nanoemulsion for Enhanced Preservation of Fresh Beef in Modified Atmosphere Packaging.

Foods

October 2024

INRS Armand-Frappier Health Biotechnology Research Centre, Research Laboratories in Sciences, Applied to Food (RESALA), Canadian Irradiation Centre (CIC), MAPAQ Research Chair in Food Safety and Quality, Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), 531 Des Prairies Blvd, Laval, QC H7V 1B7, Canada.

This study explores a new eco-friendly approach for developing bioactive gelatin films using UV-C irradiation-induced photo-crosslinking. Riboflavin, a food-grade photoinitiator, was selected at an optimal concentration of 1.25% (/) for crosslinking gelatin under UV-C exposure for 4 to 22 min.

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Dual effect of pH and X-ray irradiation on properties of gelatin/trans-cinnamaldehyde-based composite films for sustainable packaging.

Int J Biol Macromol

September 2024

INRS-Armand-Frappier Health Biotechnology Research Centre, Research Laboratories in Sciences, Applied to Food (RESALA), MAPAQ Research Chair in food safety and quality, Canadian Irradiation Center (CIC), Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), 531 des Prairies Blvd, Laval, QC H7V 1B7, Canada. Electronic address:

Gelatin (Gel) based water-insoluble films with antimicrobial properties were developed by the green method using trans-cinnamaldehyde (TCA) and low-energy X-ray irradiation as dual crosslinkers. The Gel/TCA composite films (GTCF) were prepared at different pH (4, 6, 8, and 10) and crosslinked by incorporating 5 % (w/w, based on Gel) TCA and X-ray irradiation (350 kV and 11.4 mA) with doses of 0, 5, 10 and 15 kGy.

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Development of hen egg-based protein beverages with high nutritional value.

J Food Sci Technol

July 2024

INRS Armand-Frappier Health Biotechnology Research Centre, Research Laboratories in Sciences, Applied to Food (RESALA), Canadian Irradiation Centre (CIC), MAPAQ Research Chair in Food Safety and Quality, Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), 531 des Prairies Blvd, Laval, QC H7V 1B7 Canada.

Physical stability is a prerequisite for any emulsion-based beverage. This study aimed to optimize beverage emulsion (BE) rich in whole egg, whey protein isolate (WPI), and soyabean oil in the presence of polygalactose derivative as adsorbing hydrocolloids (AH) and partially hydrolyzed starch as non-adsorbing hydrocolloids (NAH). All formulations were optimized for stability, particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), and zeta potential (ζ).

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infections (CDIs) continue to be a persistent healthcare concern despite newer antibiotic treatments, enhanced infection control practices, and preventive strategies focused on restoring the protective intestinal microbial barrier. Recent strides in gene sequencing research have identified many genes regulating diverse virulence factors for CDIs. These genes may be over- or under-expressed when triggered by various environmental and nutritional factors.

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The health and balance of the gut microbiota are known to be linked to diet composition and source, with fermented products and dietary proteins potentially providing an exceptional advantage for the gut. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of protein hydrolysis, using a probiotic beverage enriched with either cricket protein (CP) or cricket protein hydrolysates (CP.Hs), on the composition of the gut microbiota of rats.

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Evaluation of bioactive low-density polyethylene (LDPE) nanocomposite films in combined treatment with irradiation on strawberry shelf-life extension.

J Food Sci

May 2023

INRS-Armand Frappier Health Biotechnology Research Centre, Research Laboratories in Sciences, Applied to Food (RESALA), MAPAQ Research Chair in Food Safety and Quality, Canadian Irradiation Center (CIC), Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval, Quebec, Canada.

Article Synopsis
  • - A new type of film made of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) was developed, containing cinnamon essential oil and silver nanoparticles to help preserve fresh strawberries.
  • - The antimicrobial effectiveness of the films was tested against common bacteria and fungi, with the best results showing over 75% inhibition of microbial growth, particularly in the film containing the active formulation.
  • - Storage trials indicated that the most effective film (with the active formulation) significantly reduced spoilage and weight loss in strawberries, especially when combined with gamma radiation, resulting in up to a 94% decrease in decay after 12 days.
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Transcriptome analysis of the Clostridioides difficile response to a specific lactobacilli probiotic formulation: explanations for its mechanisms of action.

J Appl Microbiol

March 2023

INRS Armand-Frappier Health Biotechnology Research Centre, Research Laboratories in Sciences, Applied to Food (RESALA), MAPAQ Research Chair in food safety and quality, Canadian Irradiation Centre, Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), 531 des Prairies Blvd, Laval, QC H7V 1B7, Canada.

Aims: Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. A probiotic formulation (Bio-K+) comprised of Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285, Lacticaseibacillus casei LBC80R, and Lacti. rhamnosus CLR2 strains have been shown to reduce the incidence of CDI and antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD).

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Food grade nanoemulsion development to control food spoilage microorganisms on bread surface.

J Food Sci Technol

February 2023

INRS Armand-Frappier Health Biotechnology Research Centre, Research Laboratories in Sciences, Applied to Food (RESALA), Canadian Irradiation Center (CIC), Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), 531 Boulevard Des Prairies, Laval, QC H7V 1B7 Canada.

Unlabelled: In this study, the effect of emulsifier mixture and their concentrations on the development of nanoemulsion was studied. The impact of sonication and microfluidization processing conditions on the physicochemical properties and in vitro antimicrobial activity was also evaluated. The optimal nanoemulsion formulation was then evaluated on bread surface against .

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Combination of ionizing radiation and bio-based active packaging for muscle foods: A global systematic review and meta-analysis.

Food Chem

March 2023

Research Laboratories in Sciences, Applied to Food (LABO-RESALA), INRS Armand-Frappier Health Biotechnology Research Centre, MAPAQ Research Chair in Food Safety and Quality, Canadian Irradiation Centre (CIC), Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), 531 des Prairies Blvd, Laval, Quebec H7V 1B7, Canada.

A systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the combined effects of biopolymer-based active packaging and ionizing radiation on muscle foods' quality. Radiation processing of muscle foods reduced the initial counts and growth rates of microbial flora. Irradiation did not affect the initial level of total volatile nitrogen while decreasing its increasing rate during storage.

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Incorporation of Thymus vulgaris essential oil and ethanolic extract of propolis improved the antibacterial, barrier and mechanical properties of corn starch-based films.

Int J Biol Macromol

January 2023

Research Laboratories in Sciences, Applied to Food (RESALA), Canadian Irradiation Centre (CIC), MAPAQ Research Chair in Food Safety and qUality, INRS-Armand-Frappier Health Biotechnology Research Centre, 531 des Prairies Blvd, Laval, QC H7V 1B7, Canada. Electronic address:

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Vegetable oil-based nanoemulsions for the preservation of muscle foods: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr

November 2023

Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

This systematic review and meta-analysis quantified the effects of various vegetable oil-based nanoemulsion (NE) formulations on muscle foods' microbial and chemical quality by estimating the weighted overall response ratio (). Treatment of muscle foods with NE formulations reduced the growth rates of total mesophilic bacteria, total psychrophilic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, and by 26.2% (=0.

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Effect of Physical and Enzymatic Pre-Treatment on the Nutritional and Functional Properties of Fermented Beverages Enriched with Cricket Proteins.

Foods

September 2021

INRS Armand-Frappier Health Biotechnology Research Centre, Research Laboratories in Sciences, Applied to Food (RESALA), Canadian Irradiation Centre (CIC), Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), 531 Boulevard des Prairies, Laval, QC H7V 1B7, Canada.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of γ-irradiation (IR), ultrasound (US), and combined treatments of ultrasound followed by γ-irradiation (US-IR), ultrasound followed by enzymatic hydrolysis with and without centrifugation (US-E and US-EWC, respectively), and ultrasound followed by γ-irradiation and enzymatic hydrolysis (US-IRE), on the digestibility and the nutritional value of fermented beverages containing probiotics. Results showed that US (20 min), IR (3 kGy) and US-IR (t = 20 min, dose = 3 kGy) treatments raised protein solubility from 11.5 to 21.

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