Comprehensive binding analysis of glycated myosin with furan derivatives via glucose by means of multi-spectroscopy techniques and molecular docking simulation.

Myosin is an ideal binding receptor for aroma compounds and its functional properties are easily affected by glucose. The study comprehensively clarified the effects of glucose glycation-induced structural modifications of myosin on its binding ability with furan derivatives, including 2-methylfuran, 2-furfural, and 2-furfurylthiol. The results demonstrated that the binding levels of furan derivatives were obviously affected by the glycation levels of myosin due to the changes of myosin structure and surface.

Deep eutectic solvents as an alternative for extraction of flavonoids from soybean (Glycine max (L) Merrill) and okara: An experimental and computational approach based on COSMO-SAC model.

In this study, different Deep Eutectic Solvents based on choline chloride ([Ch]Cl) with carboxylic acids, sugars, and glycerol, were investigated as alternative solvents for the extraction of flavonoids from soybean and okara. Initially, the COSMO-SAC was investigated as a tool in solvent screening for the extraction of flavonoids. Experimental validation was performed using total flavonoid analysis with the solvents that showed greater interaction with the solutes.

High internal phase emulsion stabilized by sodium caseinate:quercetin complex as antioxidant emulsifier.

High internal phase emulsion (HIPE) was produced and stabilized using a novel antioxidant emulsifier formed by the complexation between sodium caseinate (SC) and quercetin (Q). Colloidal complexes, produced via an alkaline process, showed great ability to reduce the interfacial tension between oil-water phases, promoting stabilization of the HIPEs even at low concentrations (1.5% w/v in the aqueous fraction).

Açai Seeds ( Mart) Are Agroindustrial Waste with High Potential to Produce Low-Cost Substrates after Acid Hydrolysis.

Açai seeds have been discarded improperly around the Amazonia region, but they can be seen as promising low-cost substrates for fermentation processes. The structural carbohydrates and physicochemical characterization of açai seeds from the Amazonia were assessed followed by the determination of the optimal hydrolysis conditions using HPO (phosphoric acid) and HSO (sulfuric acid) to obtain a liquor with high contents of simple carbohydrates and low levels of potential microbial inhibitors usually generated during acid hydrolysis of carbohydrates. A central composite rotational design was carried out varying the concentrations of diluted acid (0-5%, /), solids (0.

The Impact of Different Cooking Methods on the Flavor Profile of Fermented Chinese Spicy Cabbage.

Chinese spicy cabbage (CSC) is a common traditional fermented vegetable mainly made of Chinese cabbage. In addition to eating raw, boiling and stir-frying are the most common cooking methods for CSC. To identify the impacts of boiling or stir-frying on the quality of CSC, the physicochemical properties, flavor compounds, and sensory properties of CSC were analyzed.

UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS Profiling of Phytochemicals from Araticum Fruit ( Mart.) and Its Antioxidant Activity.

Araticum is a native species of the Brazilian Cerrado with a high potential for exploitation. Several studies have stated that araticum is a rich source of phytochemicals with multifaceted biological actions. However, little information is available regarding the characterization of phytochemicals found in the pulp of this fruit.

Bioaccessibility Evaluation of Soymilk Isoflavones with Biotransformation Processing.

Soy isoflavones are considered important sources of bioactive compounds, but they are poorly absorbable, due to their large hydrophilic structures. Some biotransformation strategies have been used to convert the glycosidic form into aglycones, making them available for absorption. This study evaluated the potential of enzymatic and/or microbial fermentation combined bioprocesses in a soymilk extract before and after gastrointestinal in vitro digestion.

Effect of processing (cutter versus continuous emulsifier) and sodium reduction on the physicochemical properties of bologna sausages.

Background: Overcoming the impact of sodium reduction in the properties of emulsified sausages is a current challenge in the production of healthier meat products. Because the emulsifying process play a key role in the stability of sausages, the present study aimed to evaluate the effects of two mechanical emulsifying systems (cutter versus continuous emulsifier) and two levels of sodium chloride (2.50 and 1.

Strategies for starch customization: Agricultural modification.

Raw starch is commonly modified to enhance its functionality for industrial applications. There is increasing demand for 'green' modified starches from both end-consumers and producers. It is well known that environmental conditions are key factors that determine plant growth and yield.

Co-encapsulation of Paprika and Cinnamon Oleoresins by Spray Drying in a Mayonnaise Model: Bioaccessibility of Carotenoids Using in vitro Digestion.

This study aimed to investigate the digestibility and bioaccessibility of spray-dried microparticles co-encapsulating paprika and cinnamon oleoresins using simulated gastrointestinal conditions. It focused on exploring the potential of these co-encapsulated active compounds, which possess diverse technological and functional properties, particularly within a food matrix, in order to enhance their bioavailability. Mayonnaise was selected as the food matrix for its ability to promote the diffusion of carotenoids, as most hydrophobic compounds are better absorbed in the intestine when accompanied by digestible lipids.

A novel FCTF evaluation and prediction model for food efficacy based on association rule mining.

Introduction: Food-components-target-function (FCTF) is an evaluation and prediction model based on association rule mining (ARM) and network interaction analysis, which is an innovative exploration of interdisciplinary integration in the food field.

Methods: Using the components as the basis, the targets and functions are comprehensively explored in various databases and platforms under the guidance of the ARM concept. The focused active components, key targets and preferred efficacy are then analyzed by different interaction calculations.

Simultaneous determination of nine high-intensity sweeteners in liquid and powder tabletop sweeteners.

Government regulatory actions and public policies have been recently implemented in Brazil due to the excessive consumption of sugar. Therefore, it becomes relevant to determine the levels of high-intensity sweeteners in tabletop sweeteners consumed by the Brazilian population. Thus, an analytical method was developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of nine sweeteners (acesulfame potassium, aspartame, advantame, sodium cyclamate, neotame, saccharin, sucralose, stevioside, and rebaudioside A) by using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry in tandem.

Rice bran protein increases the retention of anthocyanins by acting as an encapsulating agent in the spray drying of grape juice.

Rice bran protein concentrate (RPC), an industrial by-product, may emerge as a green alternative for substituting animal proteins in microencapsulating compounds of interest. This study applied RPC, combined with maltodextrin (MD) as carrier agents, in the spray drying of grape juice, a product rich in these bioactive compounds, seeking to protect anthocyanins from degradation. The effects of carrier agent concentration [C: 0.

Authentication and discrimination of new Brazilian Canephora coffees with geographical indication using a miniaturized near-infrared spectrometer.

New Brazilian Canephora coffees (Conilon and Robusta) of high added value from specific origins have been protected by geographical indication to guarantee their origin and quality. Recently, benchtop near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy combined with chemometrics has demonstrated its usefulness to discriminate them. It was the first study, however, and therefore the possibility exists to develop a new portable NIR method for this purpose.

Characterizing acidified and renneted gels with different soy milk and skim milk proportions.

To understand the properties of differently acidified and renneted gels with different soy milk and skim milk proportions, mixed milks were prepared and treated using sequenced renneting then acidification at 4 °C, and the formation, spontaneous whey separation, and microstructure of the gels were monitored. The results showed that both acidification and renneting promoted gel formation in mixed milk and increased gel strength. In gels, the pH range was narrow (pH ≤ 5.

Effects of processing technologies on the antioxidant properties of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and lentil (Lens culinaris) proteins and their hydrolysates.

The effects of ultrasound (280 W, 5 min), heat treatment (75 °C and 90 °C for 10 min) and microfluidization (125 MPa, 4 cycles) as pre or post treatments and their combination with enzymatic hydrolysis on the antioxidant properties of common bean and lentil protein hydrolysates were investigated. In general, hydrolysis resulted in increases of antioxidant activity, both in the presence and absence of processing technologies. The increases reached maximum values of 158% (ABTS), 105% (DPPH), 279% (FRAP) and 107% (TAC) for the bean protein hydrolysates submitted to post-treatment with ultrasound (ABTS, FRAP and TAC) and pre-treatment with microfluidization (DPPH), compared to their respective controls (untreated samples).

Fractionation of functional oligosaccharides produced from sugarcane straw using serial nanofiltration membranes and their influence on prebiotic potential.

Functional oligosaccharides are non-digestible by human gut enzymes and provide health benefits as fibers and prebiotics. The cello-oligosaccharides (COS) and xylooligosaccharides (XOS) are functional oligosaccharides obtained from xylan and cellulose, respectively, and are present in lignocellulosic material. The serial NF membranes process was performed to investigate the impact of the fractionation process on the prebiotic activity of oligosaccharides from xylan and cellulose.

Novel Brazilian hop (Humulus lupulus L.) extracts through supercritical CO extraction: Enhancing hop processing for greater sustainability.

Hop cultivation has been increasing in the past decade in Brazil, demanding a better understanding of how the processing influences the national hop varieties. Despite the hop process being well-established in the producer countries, there is still room for optimization to reduce energy consumption for a more sustainable process. This study's main purpose was to understand the influence of drying and supercritical CO extraction on the quality of hop extracts.

Performance of rice protein hydrolysates as a stabilizing agent on oil-in-water emulsions.

Rice protein isolate (RPI) has been receiving increasing attention from the food industry due to its performance as an emulsifier. However, it is possible to enlarge its field of applications through enzymatic hydrolysis. Therefore, this work aimed to investigate the effects of the controlled enzymatic hydrolysis (degree of hydrolysis DH as 2, 6, and 10%) using Flavourzyme on the physicochemical properties of rice protein and to identify the minimum concentration of these hydrolysates (0.

Sustainable production of naturally colored extruded breakfast cereals from blends of broken rice and vegetable flours.

There is a growing demand for practical and healthy food products. Obtaining naturally colored breakfast cereals with the incorporation of functional ingredients is a promising alternative for consumers that are looking for healthiness. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using vegetable flours, rich in pigments, to obtain naturally colored breakfast cereals through thermoplastic extrusion.

Characterization and estimation of the bioaccessibility of essential elements in organic milk by INFOGEST protocol.

The study estimated the bioaccessibility of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in organic milk (ORG), compared to conventional (CNV) by the INFOGEST in vitro protocol. Total proteins, lipids and lactose were evaluated, the determination of essential minerals was performed by FAAS and phosphorus by colorimetric method. All ORG samples showed protein content equivalent to CNV and lower lactose and lipid content.

Stability of milk proteins subjected to UHT treatments: challenges and future perspectives.

Ultra-high temperature (UHT) treatments are of high economic relevance for food industries because they contribute to extending the shelf life of food products and facilitating their distribution. In the dairy segment, UHT treatments are applied to a wide range of products containing variable protein amounts. In this sense, the changes in the molecular structure of milk proteins induced by the severity of UHT treatments may lead to fouling in equipment during processing or sedimentation and/or gelation during storage.

Retraction: Achieving near-Pt hydrogen production on defect nanocarbon the synergy between carbon defects and heteroatoms.

Retraction of 'Achieving near-Pt hydrogen production on defect nanocarbon the synergy between carbon defects and heteroatoms' by Hao Wu , , 2023, , 1995-1998, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2CC06895H.

Next-generation sequencing analysis of the molecular spectrum of thalassemia in Southern Jiangxi, China.

Background: Thalassemia is an extremely prevalent monogenic inherited blood disorder in southern China. It is important to comprehensively understand the molecular spectrum of thalassemia in an area with such a high prevalence of thalassemia before taking appropriate actions for the prevention and treatment of this disorder. Herein, we explored the clinical feasibility of using next-generation sequencing (NGS) for large-scale population screening to illustrate the prevalence and spectrum of thalassemia in Southern Jiangxi.