Uncovering the Industrial Potentials of Lemongrass Essential Oil as a Food Preservative: A Review.

The food industry is growing vastly, with an increasing number of food products and the demand of consumers to have safe and pathogen-free food with an extended shelf life for consumption. It is critical to have food safe from pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and unpleasant odors or tastes so that the food may not cause any health risks to consumers. Currently, the direction of food industry has been shifting from synthetically produced preservatives to natural preservatives to lower the unnecessary chemical burden on health.

Effect of Ozone-Treated or Untreated Saskatoon Fruits ( Nutt.) Applied as an Additive on the Quality and Antioxidant Activity of Fruit Beers.

Fruit of Saskatoon ( Nutt.) are a good source of bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, including anthocyanins, as well as vitamins, macro- and microelements and fibre. By treating Saskatoon fruits with gaseous ozone, and adding the material as an enhancer to barley beers, it is possible to impact the contents of bioactive compounds in the produced fruit beers.

Changes in the polyphenolic profile and oxidoreductases activity under static and multi-pulsed high pressure processing of cloudy apple juice.

The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of static and multi-pulsed high pressure processing (HPP) (300-600 MPa, 5-15 min) on the changes in the polyphenolic profile, polyphenoloxidase (PPO) and peroxidise (POD) activities and colour of apple juice. Content of (-)-epicatechin, procyanidin B2, phloretin isomers and phloridzin was detected using Triple-TOF-LC-MS/MS analysis. After HPP treatment, 1,2- disinapoyl-2-feruloylgentiobiose was detected, whereas sinapoyl glucose was degraded after applying 450 MPa and 600 MPa in single pulse, therefore indicating sensitivity of this compound to high pressure and/or polymerization caused by enzymatic reactions.

The NF-κB-signalling pathway in mare's endometrium infiltrated with the inflammatory cells.

Endometritis is an important issue decreasing mares' fertility. In the case of endometritis, both inflammatory cells infiltration and proinflammatory molecules production are regulated by various cellular and gene regulatory mechanisms, including the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB)-dependent pathway. NF-κB-signalling pathway has been recently studied in the equine endometrium in the context of endometrosis.

Bioaccessibility of Antioxidants in Blackcurrant Juice after Treatment Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide.

Blackcurrant juice ( L.) was subjected to supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCD) at 10, 30, and 60 MPa for 10 min at 45 °C, as well as thermally treated at 45 and 85 °C for 10 min to determine the stability, antioxidant capacity (AC), and bioaccessibility (BAc) of vitamin C, total anthocyanins, and their individual monomers. An in vitro gastrointestinal digestion model completed with dialysis was used to assess BAc.

Effect of Spirulina ( Supplementation on Physical and Chemical Properties of Semolina () Based Fresh Pasta.

Taking into account that many advantages have been associated with the consumption of spirulina (microalgae) in terms of antioxidant capacity, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging activities, the study focuses on spirulina supplementation of semolina-based pasta. Fresh pasta was prepared by mixing semolina flour () with an addition of 3, 5, 7, and 10% (/) of spirulina powder. Physicochemical and nutritional analyses were done on raw materials, and on fresh pasta before and after cooking.

Caffeic Acid/Eu(III) Complexes: Solution Equilibrium Studies, Structure Characterization and Biological Activity.

Caffeic acid (CFA) is one of the various natural antioxidants and chemoprotective agents occurring in the human diet. In addition, its metal complexes play fundamental roles in biological systems. Nevertheless, research on the properties of CFA with lanthanide metals is very scarce, and little to no chemical or biological information is known about these particular systems.

Ochratoxin A and 2'-Ochratoxin A in Selected Foodstuffs and Dietary Risk Assessment.

The aim of this study was to estimate the contamination of grain coffee, roasted coffee, instant coffee, and cocoa purchased in local markets with ochratoxin A (OTA) and its isomerization product 2'-ochratoxin A (2'-OTA), and to assess risk of dietary exposure to the mycotoxins. OTA and 2'-OTA content was determined using the HPLC chromatography with immunoaffinity columns dedicated to OTA. OTA levels found in all the tested samples were below the maximum limits specified in the European Commission Regulation EC 1881/2006.

Assessment of the Starch-Amylolytic Complex of Rye Flours by Traditional Methods and Modern One.

The properties of the starch-amylolytic complex of commercial low-extract rye flour were determined based on the traditional method, such as falling number and amylograph test as well as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The starch, pentosans and protein had a significant effect on the thermal properties of the tested rye flours. Based on the falling number, it was revealed that rye flours were characterized by medium and low alpha-amylase activity.

Transformation of Selected Toxins and Their Masked Forms during Malting of Various Cultivars of Wheat.

This study investigated the impact of malting of six wheat cultivars inoculated with on the dynamics of content changes of selected toxins. The grains of all the tested cultivars showed a high content of deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEN), and their derivatives, whereas nivalenol (NIV) and its glucoside were found only in the Legenda cultivar. Our experiments confirmed that the malting process of wheat grain enables the secondary growth of , and mycotoxin biosynthesis.

Phytochemistry, Food Application, and Therapeutic Potential of the Medicinal Plant (): A Review.

Herbal plants have been utilized to treat and cure various health-related problems since ancient times. The use of Ayurvedic medicine is very significant because of its least reported side effects and host of advantages. (Family; Solanaceae), a valuable medicinal plant, has been used to cure abnormal cell growth, wasting disorders, neural as well as physical problems, diabetes mellitus, insomnia, acute and chronic hepatic ailments.

Characterization and Genome Study of Novel Lytic Bacteriophages against Prevailing Saprophytic Bacterial Microflora of Minimally Processed Plant-Based Food Products.

The food industry is still searching for novel solutions to effectively ensure the microbiological safety of food, especially fresh and minimally processed food products. Nowadays, the use of bacteriophages as potential biological control agents in microbiological food safety and preservation is a promising strategy. The aim of the study was the isolation and comprehensive characterization of novel bacteriophages with lytic activity against saprophytic bacterial microflora of minimally processed plant-based food products, such as mixed leaf salads.

The Influence of Acid Whey on the Lipid Composition and Oxidative Stability of Organic Uncured Fermented Bacon after Production and during Chilling Storage.

The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of acid whey on changes in the fatty acid profile, oxidative stability, physico-chemical parameters, and microbiological and sensory quality of traditional organic uncured fermented Polish bacon after production and during chilling storage. Three different treatments of fermented bacon were produced: C-control bacon with a nitrite curing mixture; T-bacon with a nitrate curing mixture; and AW-bacon with acid whey and NaCl. The acid whey used in the production of uncured fermented pork bacon positively changed the sensorial characteristics, directly after the ripening process, and had a positive effect in terms of a decrease in the pH of the product.

The Effect of Feeding Chicken and Geese Broilers with Different Cereals on the Fatty Acids Profile in Meat.

The research was conducted on the effect of bird broilers fed with different hybrid rye doses on the fatty acids profile in muscle. The first experiment was performed on 3 geese broilers groups fed with hybrid rye, oats or hybrid rye and oats mix in proportion 1:1. No effect of the hybrid rye feeding of geese on the SFA level in meat was observed, but the MUFA level was significantly higher and PUFA level and n-6/n-3 PUFA ratio were significantly lower than in geese fed with oats.

Effects of Pressure Level and Time Treatment of High Hydrostatic Pressure (HHP) on Inulin Gelation and Properties of Obtained Hydrogels.

The aim of this study was the evaluation of the influence of different HHP levels (150 and 300 MPa) and time treatment (5, 10, 20 min) on the gelation and properties of hydrogels with different inulin concentration (15, 20, 25 g/100 g). High-pressure treatment, in tested ranges, induces inulin gels and allows obtaining gel structures even at a lowest tested inulin content (i.e.

Effect of High Hydrostatic Pressure on Stress-Related , , and Expression Patterns in Selected Strains.

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in the natural environment meet multiple stressors such as pH and temperature variations, increased nutrition and metabolite concentrations, harmful chemicals, acidic/oxidative conditions, osmotic pressure, and starvation. However, LAB strains are not subjected to high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) which currently is the most common non-thermal decontamination technology in the food industry. In this context, the LAB response to HHP is more difficult to identify compared to other stress-induced responses, and , , and can serve as essential regulators in this reaction.

Equine Endometrosis Pathological Features: Are They Dependent on NF-κB Signaling Pathway?

Endometrosis is an important mares' disease which considerably decreases their fertility. As classic endometrial classification methods might be insufficient for tissue pathological evaluation, further categorization into active/inactive and destructive/non-destructive types was developed by Hoffmann and others. This study aimed to compare NF-κB pathway genes transcription among histopathological types of endometrosis, following Hoffmann and co-authors' classification.

Updated Review of the Toxicity of Selected Toxins and Their Modified Forms.

Mycotoxins are one of the most dangerous food and feed contaminants, hence they have significant influence on human and animal health. This study reviews the information reported over the last few years on the toxic effects of the most relevant and studied  toxins and their modified forms. Deoxynivalenol (DON) and its metabolites can induce intracellular oxidative stress, resulting in DNA damage.

Cannabinoids-Characteristics and Potential for Use in Food Production.

Scientific demonstrations of the beneficial effects of non-psychoactive cannabinoids on the human body have increased the interest in foods containing hemp components. This review systematizes the latest discoveries relating to the characteristics of cannabinoids from L. var.

Effects of LOCK900 on Development of Volatile Compounds and Sensory Quality of Dry Fermented Sausages.

Traditional dry fermented meat products are highly appreciated by consumers. A probiotic starter culture increases their attractiveness through sensory qualities and a potential health-promoting effect. The ability to scale the laboratory solution to industrial conditions is an additional scientific and practical value of a new way of using probiotics in the meat industry.

The use of bacteriophages against saprophytic mesophilic bacteria in minimally processed food.

Background: ood producers strive to meet the changing needs of consumers while maintaining the highest nutritional value of the products they supply. Physicochemical methods, which include modified atmosphere packaging, membrane techniques or ultrasounds, are the most frequently used to preserve food. Alternatively, biological methods can be applied, one of which is the use of bacteriophages (phages) to limit bacterial growth in the food environment.

Time Evolution of Microbial Composition and Metabolic Profile for Biogenic Amines and Free Amino Acids in a Model Cucumber Fermentation System Brined with 0.5% to 5.0% Sodium Chloride.

Salt concentrations in brine and temperature are the major environmental factors that affect activity of microorganisms and, thus may affect formation of biogenic amines (BAs) during the fermentation process. A model system to ferment cucumbers with low salt (0.5%, 1.

Bisphenol A Removal by the Fungus IM 6482-Analysis of the Cellular and Subcellular Level.

Bisphenol (BPA) is a key ingredient in the production of epoxy resins and some types of plastics, which can be released into the environment and alter the endocrine systems of wildlife and humans. In this study, the ability of the fungus IM 6482 to BPA elimination was investigated. LC-MS/MS analysis showed almost complete removal of BPA from the growth medium within 72 h of culturing.