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Food Chem ; 462: 140995, 2025 Jan 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39213970

ABSTRACT

The storage and processing of Litopenaeus vannamei are often challenged by the freeze-thaw (F-T) cycle phenomenon. This study delved into the influence of pretreatment with l-arginine (Arg) and l-lysine (Lys) on the myofibrillar proteins oxidation and quality of shrimp subjected to F-T cycles. Arg and Lys pretreatment notably improved water-holding capacity (WHC), textural integrity as well as the myofibrillar structure of the shrimps. A lesser reduction in the amounts of immobile and bound water was found in the amino acid-treated groups, and the oxidation of lipids and proteins were both decelerated. Molecular simulation results indicated that Arg and Lys could form hydrogen and salt-bridge bonds with myosin, enhancing the stability of Litopenaeus vannamei. The study concludes that Arg and Lys are effective in alleviating the adverse effects of F-T cycles on the quality of Litopenaeus vannamei, and provides a new solution for the quality maintenance during storage and processing.


Subject(s)
Arginine , Lysine , Muscle Proteins , Oxidation-Reduction , Penaeidae , Animals , Penaeidae/chemistry , Arginine/chemistry , Lysine/chemistry , Muscle Proteins/chemistry , Freezing , Food Preservation/methods , Shellfish/analysis , Myofibrils/chemistry
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Food Chem ; 462: 141020, 2025 Jan 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39216377

ABSTRACT

The effects of preharvest methyl jasmonate (MeJA) spray application on the physicochemical quality, metabolism of phenolics, and cell wall components in raspberries were investigated during a 10-day cold storage period. MeJA spray reduced firmness loss, decay incidence, and weight loss, while maintained higher levels of soluble solids content, ascorbic acid, anthocyanins and flavonoids in raspberries. Furthermore, MeJA application resulted in increased total pectin and protopectin levels, as well as lowered water-soluble pectin, and activities of pectin methyl esterase, polygalacturonase and cellulase enzymes. Additionally, MeJA treatment upregulated the phenylpropanoid pathway, leading to higher endogenous phenolics and activities of phenylalanine-ammonia lyase and shikimate dehydrogenase. In conclusion, preharvest MeJA spray application could be adopted to enhance the storage potential of cold-stored raspberries for 10 days by maintaining higher firmness, assuring better physicochemical quality, and increasing phenolic metabolism, while reducing cell wall hydrolysis.


Subject(s)
Acetates , Antioxidants , Cell Wall , Cyclopentanes , Food Storage , Fruit , Oxylipins , Phenols , Rubus , Oxylipins/pharmacology , Oxylipins/metabolism , Cell Wall/metabolism , Cell Wall/drug effects , Cell Wall/chemistry , Cyclopentanes/pharmacology , Cyclopentanes/metabolism , Phenols/metabolism , Antioxidants/metabolism , Acetates/pharmacology , Acetates/metabolism , Fruit/metabolism , Fruit/chemistry , Fruit/drug effects , Rubus/metabolism , Rubus/chemistry , Food Preservation/methods , Cold Temperature , Plant Proteins/metabolism
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Food Chem ; 462: 140985, 2025 Jan 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39217749

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to develop a double-layer film composed of an intelligent, gelatin-based film integrated with active polyvinyl alcohol electrospun nanofibers (PVANFs). Eggplant skin extract (ESE), a colorimetric indicator, was incorporated into the gelatin-based film at varying concentrations ranging from 0 % to 8 % w/w. The gelatin film containing 8 % ESE was identified as the optimal formulation based on its superior color indication, water barrier, and mechanical properties. Savory essential oil (SEO)-loaded PVANFs were electrospun onto the optimized gelatin film to fabricate the double-layer film. Analysis of the chemical and crystalline structures and the double-layer film's thermal properties confirmed the gelatin film's physical integration with PVANFs. Morphological examination revealed a smooth surface on the film and a uniform fibrillar structure within the PVANFs. Furthermore, the developed double-layer film effectively detected spoilage in trout fish while controlling pH, oxidation, and microbial changes during storage.


Subject(s)
Food Packaging , Gelatin , Nanofibers , Polyvinyl Alcohol , Gelatin/chemistry , Nanofibers/chemistry , Polyvinyl Alcohol/chemistry , Food Packaging/instrumentation , Animals , Fish Products/analysis , Food Preservation/instrumentation , Food Preservation/methods
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Food Chem ; 462: 141011, 2025 Jan 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39226643

ABSTRACT

Chlorogenic acid (CGA) is a well-known plant secondary metabolite exhibiting multiple physiological functions. The present study focused on screening for synergistic antibacterial combinations containing CGA. The combination of CGA and p-coumaric acid (pCA) exhibited remarkably enhanced antibacterial activity compared to that when administering the treatment only. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that a low-dose combination treatment could disrupt the Shigella dysenteriae cell membrane. A comprehensive analysis using nucleic acid and protein leakage assay, conductivity measurements, and biofilm formation inhibition experiments revealed that co-treatment increased the cell permeability and inhibited the biofilm formation substantially. Further, the polyacrylamide protein- and agarose gel-electrophoresis indicated that the proteins and DNA genome of Shigella dysenteriae severely degraded. Finally, the synergistic bactericidal effect was established for fresh-cut tomato preservation. This study demonstrates the remarkable potential of strategically selecting antibacterial agents with maximum synergistic effect and minimum dosage exhibiting excellent antibacterial activity in food preservation.


Subject(s)
Anti-Bacterial Agents , Chlorogenic Acid , Coumaric Acids , Drug Synergism , Shigella dysenteriae , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry , Coumaric Acids/pharmacology , Coumaric Acids/chemistry , Chlorogenic Acid/pharmacology , Chlorogenic Acid/chemistry , Shigella dysenteriae/drug effects , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Biofilms/drug effects , Propionates/pharmacology , Solanum lycopersicum/chemistry , Solanum lycopersicum/microbiology , Food Preservation/methods
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Food Chem ; 462: 141043, 2025 Jan 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39226646

ABSTRACT

Electrospun zein-based eugenol nanofibers (ZEnF) with diameters (148.19-631.52 nm) were fabricated. Thermal degradation was found as <15 % until 300 °C while the nanofiber diffraction pattern presented three main peaks among the 5o and 45o positions. ZEnF was not only evaluated as non-toxic to cells but also possessed anticancer characteristics revealing with the MCF-7 cell line at 800 µg/mL (reduction: 18.08 %) and 1600 µg/mL (reduction: 41.64 %). Allium tests revealed that ZEnF did not have any adverse impact on the health status (chromosomes-DNA) of exposed organisms. Following the nanofiber coating for chicken meat parts (thigh and breast), it was observed up to 1.25 log CFU/g limitation in total viable bacteria counts (p < 0.05). The sensory score (difference: 3.64 in 10 points scoring on the 6th day of the cold storage) and odor score of chicken meat samples were found to be as higher than control samples (p < 0.05).


Subject(s)
Chickens , Eugenol , Meat , Nanofibers , Zein , Animals , Zein/chemistry , Nanofibers/chemistry , Meat/analysis , Humans , Eugenol/chemistry , Eugenol/pharmacology , MCF-7 Cells , Allium/chemistry , Food Preservation
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PeerJ ; 12: e18177, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39364362

ABSTRACT

Volvariella volvacea is a mushroom known for its high palatability and nutritional value. However, it is susceptible to spoilage thus making it challenging to preserve and keep fresh after harvest, resulting in constraints in long-distance transportation and long-term storage. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of using irradiation and sodium dehydrogenate (SD) as a preservative in the preservation process of V. volvacea. The effects of three treatments of 0.8 kGy 60Coγ irradiation (B), 0.04% SD (C), combined with 0.04% SD and 0.8 kGy 60Coγ irradiation (A) on the postharvest freshness of V. volvacea were investigated. The assessment indices for V. volvacea, including appearance, browning rate, weight loss, respiration rate, MDA content, antioxidant enzyme activities, vitamin C (Vc), and soluble protein content, were measured and compared. The three treatments were compared to determine the changes in storage time over 7 days post-harvest. The results demonstrated that the hardness of the fruiting body exhibited a significant increase of 81.19%, 97.96% and 168.81% in comparison to the control, B and C, respectively, following the application of the treatment A. Compared to the control group, the soluble protein content was significantly increased by 20.28%. Respiration intensity and browning rate were significantly lower in the control treatment, decreasing by 35.07% and 45.49% respectively. On the 6th day of storage, the activities of SOD and POD increased by 81.06% and 73.71%, respectively, compared to the control, which significantly delayed the senescence of the fruiting bodies. The Vc content was significantly increased by 50.27%, 133.90%, and 101.39% in treatment B, which received 0.8 kGy 60Coγ irradiation alone, compared to the control, treatment A, and treatment C, respectively. The treatment C alone significantly reduced respiratory intensity and MDA variables by 39.55% and 31.01%, respectively, compared to the control. The findings can provide theoretical references and technical support for extending the preservation period of V. volvacea after harvesting by using irradiation and sodium dehydrogenate as a preservative.


Subject(s)
Cobalt Radioisotopes , Food Preservation , Gamma Rays , Volvariella , Food Preservation/methods , Antioxidants/metabolism , Antioxidants/pharmacology , Food Storage , Fruiting Bodies, Fungal/radiation effects , Fruiting Bodies, Fungal/drug effects , Ascorbic Acid/metabolism
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J Sci Food Agric ; 104(14): 8684-8692, 2024 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39392626

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Mango fruits undergo numerous postharvest quality losses during storage. Hence, the present study aimed to increase the shelf life of mango fruits by applying hexanal-based enhanced freshness formulations (EFF) in combination with hot water treatment (HWT). RESULTS: The findings revealed that, among all the tested applications, the combination of EFF 1.0% + HWT reduced the weight loss, decay incidence, and activity of cell wall degrading enzymes of mango fruits. Also, the combined treatment was effective in maintaining the fruit quality parameters such as soluble solid contents, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid and activity of antioxidant compounds. CONCLUSION: The present study concludes that the postharvest application of EEF 1.0% in combination with HWT can be used in extending the shelf life of mango cv. 'Langra,' fruits stored at 12° C and 85-90% relative humidity for 35 days. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.


Subject(s)
Aldehydes , Ascorbic Acid , Food Preservation , Food Storage , Fruit , Hot Temperature , Mangifera , Water , Mangifera/chemistry , Fruit/chemistry , Food Preservation/methods , Food Preservation/instrumentation , Water/analysis , Ascorbic Acid/analysis , Aldehydes/analysis , Antioxidants/analysis , Food Preservatives/pharmacology , Food Preservatives/analysis , Food Preservatives/chemistry
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J Sci Food Agric ; 104(14): 8646-8654, 2024 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39392659

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: In the designed study, the moisture sorption isotherm and thermodynamic properties of refractance-window-dried egg white powder (EWP), egg yolk powder (EYP) and whole egg powder (WEP) were determined. RESULTS: The adsorption isotherm of egg powders was classified as type II, giving a sigmoidal shape. Peleg showed the highest goodness of fitting for egg powder. The monolayer moisture content of egg powders varied between 0.02 and 0.09 g g-1. According to the thermodynamic analysis, an increase in moisture content led to a decrease in net isosteric heat of sorption (qst), and the highest decrease was observed in EWP. The qst of EWP was calculated as 18 637 kJ mol-1, while it decreased to 3104 kJ mol-1 at 0.2 g g-1 moisture content. Like qst, sorption entropy decreased from 52.07 to 7.14 J mol-1 K-1 with increasing water activity (aw) for EWP. Increasing temperature caused a decrease in spreading pressure and was higher in EWP samples. Increasing moisture content and temperature also decreased Gibbs free energy level. CONCLUSION: Moisture sorption isotherm (MSI) is used to predict the amount of bound water in a material at a specific relative humidity and temperature. To inhibit chemical and microbiological spoilage, the drying process must continue until the monolayer moisture content is reached. In this study, the monolayer moisture content of powdered eggs for safe storage was demonstrated by MSI. Additionally, by determining the thermodynamic functions of egg powder, valuable information was obtained related to predicting the energy requirement in drying processes. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.


Subject(s)
Desiccation , Powders , Thermodynamics , Water , Powders/chemistry , Water/chemistry , Desiccation/methods , Adsorption , Animals , Chickens , Eggs/analysis , Egg White/chemistry , Temperature , Humidity , Egg Yolk/chemistry , Food Preservation/methods , Food Handling/methods
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PLoS One ; 19(10): e0311802, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39383129

ABSTRACT

Buffalo meat is naturally perishable, making it susceptible to spoilage due to its high moisture content and vulnerability to microbial contamination. Edible coatings have attracted attention as a packaging method that can prolong the shelf life of meat. The study aimed to examine the impact of a combination of Lepidium sativum mucilage (LS) coating and propolis extract (PE) on prolonging the shelf life of buffalo meat. The chemical characteristics (chemical compounds, total phenol content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), antioxidant activity, and cytotoxicity) and antimicrobial activity of the PE (disk diffusion agar, well diffusion agar, minimum inhibitory concentration, and minimum bactericidal concentration) were investigated. The effect of the PE on the cell wall of pathogenic bacteria was examined using a scanning electron microscope. Biological properties of LS (TPC, TFC, antioxidant activity and antimicrobial effect (pour plate method)) was investigated. Different concentrations of PE (0, 0.5, 1.5, and 2.5%) were added to the coating mixture containing LS, and their effects on extending the shelf life of buffalo meat samples stored at 4°C for 9 days were assessed. The PE included gallic acid, benzoic acid, syringic acid, 4-3 dimethoxy cinnamic acid, p-coumaric acid, myricetin, caffeic acid, luteolin, chlorogenic acid, and apigenin. The PE was determined to have a TPC of 36.67 ± 0.57 mg GAE/g and a TFC of 48.02 ± 0.65 mg QE/g. The extract's radical scavenging activity ranged from 0 to 76.22% for DPPH radicals and from 0 to 50.31% for ABTS radicals. The viability of C115 HeLa cell was observed to be 94.14 µg/mL. The PE and LS, exhibited strong antimicrobial properties against pathogenic bacteria. The LS was determined to have a TPC of 15.23 ± 0.43 mg GAE/g and a TFC of 11.51± 0.61 mg QE/g. The LS was determined to have a DPPH of 429.65 ± 1.28 µg/mL and a ABTS of 403.59 ± 1.46 µg/mL. The microbiological analysis revealed that the LS+2.5%PE treatment was the most effective in inhibiting the growth of total viable count (6.23 vs. 8.00 log CFU/g), psychrotrophic bacteria count (3.71 vs. 4.73 log CFU/g), coliforms count (2.78 vs. 3.70 log CFU/g), and fungi count (2.39 vs. 3.93 log CFU/g) compared to the control sample. The addition of PE to the edible coating also demonstrated a concentration-dependent effect on preserving the moisture, pH, color, and hardness of the buffalo meat. Sensory evaluation results suggested that incorporating PE into the edible coating extended the shelf life of buffalo meat by three days. In the second stage of this paper, this investigation employed two distinct forecasting methodologies: the Radial Basis Function (RBF) and the Support Vector Machine (SVM), to predict a range of quality indicators for coated meat products. Upon comparison, the RBF model exhibited a higher level of accuracy, showcasing its exceptional capacity to closely match the experimental outcomes. Therefore, this type of food coating, renowned for its strong antimicrobial properties, has the potential to effectively package and preserve perishable and delicate food items, such as meat.


Subject(s)
Antioxidants , Buffaloes , Food Packaging , Lepidium sativum , Meat , Propolis , Seeds , Animals , Propolis/pharmacology , Propolis/chemistry , Food Packaging/methods , Meat/microbiology , Seeds/chemistry , Antioxidants/pharmacology , Antioxidants/chemistry , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Plant Extracts/chemistry , Food Preservation/methods , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Plant Mucilage/chemistry , Phenols/pharmacology , Phenols/chemistry , Flavonoids/pharmacology , Flavonoids/chemistry , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry
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Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf ; 23(5): e13433, 2024 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39217508

ABSTRACT

Food packaging plays a crucial role in the food supply chain by aiding in food preservation and reducing food losses throughout the distribution process. The extensive, unregulated utilization, and waste mismanagement of food packaging materials made up of conventional petroleum-based plastics has led to a significant environmental crisis. Egg components-based food packaging has attracted considerable attention from the global packaging industry as a viable alternative to synthetic polymers due to its biodegradability, sustainability, and health-related benefits. This comprehensive review explores the composition and properties of egg components (eggshell, eggshell membrane, egg white, and egg yolk), and recent advancements in biodegradable packaging films derived from them. Additionally, it introduces the characteristics of these films and their applications in food, highlighting their biodegradability, sustainability, and suitable mechanical, barrier, thermal, optical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties as substitutes for traditional synthetic polymers. The utilization of various egg components in the packaging industry is a safe, non-toxic, cost-effective, and economical approach. However, it was found that incorporating active compounds from natural sources into packaging films, as well as composite films composed of egg components combined with other biopolymers, resulted in superior properties, compared to single component films. Moreover, the application of novel technologies in film development has proven to be more effective than conventional methods. These innovative egg components-based packaging films can be optimized and commercialized for use as packaging materials for food products.


Subject(s)
Food Packaging , Food Packaging/methods , Eggs , Animals , Egg Shell/chemistry , Biodegradation, Environmental , Egg Yolk/chemistry , Food Preservation/methods , Egg White/chemistry
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Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf ; 23(5): e13430, 2024 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39217522

ABSTRACT

Pulsed vacuum drying (PVD) is a novel vacuum drying method that has demonstrated significant potential in improving energy efficiency and product quality in the drying of foods and agricultural products. The current work provides a comprehensive analysis of the latest advancements in PVD technology, including its historical development, fundamental principles, and mechanistic aspects. The impact of periodic pulsed pressure changes between vacuum and atmospheric pressure on heat and moisture transfer, as well as structural changes in foods at micro- and macro-scales, is thoroughly discussed. The article also highlights the influential drying parameters, the integration of novel auxiliary heaters, and the applications of PVD across various fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Furthermore, the review examines the current status and needs for mathematical modeling of PVD processes, identifying key challenges, research opportunities, and future trends for industrial application. The findings suggest that PVD not only enhances drying efficiency and reduces energy consumption but also preserves the nutritional value, color, and texture of dried products better than traditional methods. Future research should focus on optimizing process parameters and integrating advanced control systems to further improve the scalability and applicability of PVD technology in the food industry.


Subject(s)
Desiccation , Fruit , Vegetables , Vegetables/chemistry , Vacuum , Fruit/chemistry , Desiccation/methods , Food Preservation/methods , Food Handling/methods
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Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf ; 23(5): e70006, 2024 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39245914

ABSTRACT

Foodborne harmful bacteria not only cause waste of fresh food, but also pose a major threat to human health. Among many new sterilization and preservation technologies, photodynamic inactivation (PDI) has the advantages of low-cost, broad-spectrum, energy-saving, nontoxic, and high efficiency. In particular, PDI based on edible photosensitizers (PSs) has a broader application prospect due to edible, accessible, and renewable features, it also can maximize the retention of the nutritional characteristics and sensory quality of the food. Therefore, it is meaningful and necessary to review edible PSs and edible PSs-mediated PDI, which can help to arouse interest and concern and promote the further development of edible PSs-mediated PDI in the future field of nonthermally sterilized food preservation. Herein, the classification and modification of edible PSs, PS-mediated in vivo and PS-mediated in vitro mechanism of PDI, strengthening strategy to improve PDI efficiency by the structure change synergistic and multitechnical means, as well as the application in fresh food preservation were reviewed systematically. Finally, the deficiency and possible future perspectives of edible PSs-mediated PDI were articulated. This review aimed to provide new perspective for the future food preservation and microbial control.


Subject(s)
Food Preservation , Photosensitizing Agents , Photosensitizing Agents/pharmacology , Photosensitizing Agents/chemistry , Food Preservation/methods , Food Microbiology , Bacteria/drug effects , Bacteria/radiation effects
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Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf ; 23(5): e70016, 2024 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39245918

ABSTRACT

Frozen and thawed meat plays an important role in stabilizing the meat supply chain and extending the shelf life of meat. However, traditional methods of research and development (R&D) struggle to meet rising demands for quality, nutritional value, innovation, safety, production efficiency, and sustainability. Frozen and thawed meat faces specific challenges, including quality degradation during thawing. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising solution to tackle these challenges in R&D of frozen and thawed meat. AI's capabilities in perception, judgment, and execution demonstrate significant potential in problem-solving and task execution. This review outlines the architecture of applying AI technology to the R&D of frozen and thawed meat, aiming to make AI better implement and deliver solutions. In comparison to traditional R&D methods, the current research progress and promising application prospects of AI in this field are comprehensively summarized, focusing on its role in addressing key challenges such as rapid optimization of thawing process. AI has already demonstrated success in areas such as product development, production optimization, risk management, and quality control for frozen and thawed meat. In the future, AI-based R&D for frozen and thawed meat will also play an important role in promoting personalization, intelligent production, and sustainable development. However, challenges remain, including the need for high-quality data, complex implementation, volatile processes, and environmental considerations. To realize the full potential of AI that can be integrated into R&D of frozen and thawed meat, further research is needed to develop more robust and reliable AI solutions, such as general AI, explainable AI, and green AI.


Subject(s)
Artificial Intelligence , Meat , Animals , Freezing , Food Preservation/methods
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Food Res Int ; 195: 114991, 2024 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39277253

ABSTRACT

Nowadays, with the diversification of nutritious and healthy foods, consumers are increasingly seeking clean-labeled products. High hydrostatic pressure (HHP) as a cold sterilization technology can effectively sterilize and inactivate enzymes, which is conducive to the production of high-quality and safe food products with extended shelf life. This technology reduces the addition of food additives and contributes to environmental protection. Moreover, HHP enhances the content and bioavailability of nutrients, reduces the anti-nutritional factors and the risk of food allergen concerns. Therefore, HHP is widely used in the processing of fruit and vegetable juice drinks, alcoholic, meat products and aquatic products, etc. A better understanding of the influence of HHP on food composition and applications can guide the development of food industry and contribute to the development of non-thermally processed and environmentally friendly foods.


Subject(s)
Food Handling , Food Industry , Hydrostatic Pressure , Food Handling/methods , Food Preservation/methods , Food Analysis , Nutritive Value , Sterilization/methods , Humans
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Food Res Int ; 195: 114996, 2024 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39277256

ABSTRACT

Fresh-cut fruits and vegetables (F&V) play a pivotal role in modern diets due to their convenience and nutritional value. However, their perishable nature renders them susceptible to rapid spoilage, causing quality deterioration, safety risks, and economic losses along the supply chain. Traditional preservation methods, while effective to some extent, often fall short in maintaining the quality and safety of fresh-cut F&V. This comprehensive review examines the utilization of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) as a novel preservation technique for fresh-cut F&V. The review encompasses the production mechanisms, sterilization principles, classifications and application of SAEW. It explores the effects of SAEW on microbial inactivation, quality parameters, and metabolic pathways in fresh-cut F&V. Additionally, it assesses the synergistic effects of SAEW when combined with other preservation methods. SAEW demonstrates remarkable potential in extending the shelf life of fresh-cut F&V by effectively inhibiting microbial growth, suppressing browning, preserving chemical content, and influencing various metabolic processes. Moreover, its synergy with different treatments enhances its overall efficacy in maintaining fresh-cut F&V quality. The review highlights the promising role of SAEW as an innovative preservation approach for fresh-cut F&V. However, challenges regarding its widespread implementation and potential limitations require further exploration. Overall, SAEW stands as a significant contender in ensuring the safety and quality of fresh-cut F&V paving the way for future research and application in the food industry.


Subject(s)
Electrolysis , Food Preservation , Fruit , Vegetables , Water , Fruit/chemistry , Food Preservation/methods , Vegetables/chemistry , Water/chemistry , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration , Food Microbiology
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Food Res Int ; 195: 114884, 2024 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39277269

ABSTRACT

In order to explore the application prospects of static magnetic field (SMF) combined with supercooling in meat preservation, this study proposed a novel method of supercooling assisted by a stationary magnetic field (SMF + supercooling) for the preservation of chilled pork, evaluating its cooling rate and quality changes (e.g., water holding capacity, color, pH, and TVB-N), as well as the evolution trend of the microbiota. The results showed that SMF + supercooling significantly (P < 0.05) improved the cooling rate of pork. Compared to chilling and supercooling, SMF + supercooling significantly delayed the increase of TVB-N and TVC on the 12th day of storage (P < 0.05). SMF + supercooling treatment achieves the maintenance of pork water-holding capacity by inhibiting water migration, reducing drip loss, cooking loss, and centrifugal loss of pork. The 16S rDNA bacteria flora analysis demonstrated that SMF + supercooling treatment reduced the relative abundance of spoilage bacteria such as Acinetobacter, Streptococcus, and Pseudomonas, delaying the deterioration of pork quality caused by microbial growth. The SMF + supercooling treatment can be considered a novel refrigeration preservation method that delays the deterioration of pork quality and extends its shelf life.


Subject(s)
Cold Temperature , Food Storage , Magnetic Fields , Animals , Swine , Food Storage/methods , Food Preservation/methods , Food Microbiology , Microbiota , Pork Meat/microbiology , Pork Meat/analysis , Bacteria/growth & development , Bacteria/classification , Food Quality , Refrigeration , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration , Water
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Molecules ; 29(17)2024 Sep 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39275027

ABSTRACT

Using sous-vide technology in combination with essential oils offers the potential to extend the preservation of food items while preserving their original quality. This method aligns with the growing consumer demand for safer and healthier food production practices. This study aimed to assess the suitability of minimal processing of game meat and the effectiveness of vacuum packaging in combination with Piper nigrum essential oil (PNEO) treatment to preserve red deer meat samples inoculated with Listeria monocytogenes. Microbial analyses, including total viable count (TVC) for 48 h at 30 °C, coliform bacteria (CB) for 24 h at 37 °C, and L. monocytogenes count for 24 h at 37 °C, were conducted. The cooking temperature of the sous-vide was from 50 to 65 °C and the cooking time from 5 to 20 min. Additionally, the study monitored the representation of microorganism species identified through mass spectrometry. The microbiological quality of red deer meat processed using the sous-vide method was monitored over 14 days of storage at 4 °C. The results indicated that the TVC, CB, and L. monocytogenes counts decreased with the temperature and processing time of the sous-vide method. The lowest counts of individual microorganism groups were observed in samples treated with 1% PNEO. The analysis revealed that PNEO, in combination with the sous-vide method, effectively reduced L. monocytogenes counts and extended the shelf life of red deer meat. Kocuria salsicia, Pseudomonas taetrolens, and Pseudomonas fragi were the most frequently isolated microorganism species during the 14-day period of red deer meat storage prepared using the sous-vide method.


Subject(s)
Listeria monocytogenes , Oils, Volatile , Piper nigrum , Listeria monocytogenes/drug effects , Listeria monocytogenes/growth & development , Oils, Volatile/pharmacology , Oils, Volatile/chemistry , Piper nigrum/chemistry , Piper nigrum/microbiology , Animals , Deer/microbiology , Food Preservation/methods , Food Microbiology , Food Storage/methods , Food Packaging/methods , Red Meat/microbiology , Cooking , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry
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Molecules ; 29(17)2024 Sep 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39275112

ABSTRACT

Food packaging films play a vital role in preserving and protecting food. The focus has gradually shifted to safety and sustainability in the preparation of functional food packaging materials. In this study, a bisquaternary ammonium salt of tannic acid (BQTA) was synthesized, and the bioplastics based on BQTA and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) were created for packaging applications. The impact of BQTA on antibacterial effect, antioxidant capacity, opacity, ultraviolet (UV) protective activity, mechanical strength, thermal stability, and anti-fog of the resultant bioplastics was examined. In vitro antibacterial experiments confirmed that BQTA possesses excellent antimicrobial properties, and only a trace amount addition of BQTA in PVA composite film could inhibit about 100% of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Compared to BQTA/PVA bioplastics with pure PVA, the experiment findings demonstrate that BQTA/PVA bioplastics show strong antioxidant and UV protection action and the performance of fruit preservation. It also revealed a small improvement in thermal stability and tensile strength. The small water contact angle, even at low BQTA concentrations, gave BQTA/PVA bioplastics good anti-fog performance. Based on the findings, bioplastics of BQTA/PVA have the potential to be used to create packaging, and they can be applied as the second (inner) layer of the primary packaging to protect food freshness and nutrition due to their antioxidant activity and biocompatibility.


Subject(s)
Anti-Bacterial Agents , Antioxidants , Escherichia coli , Food Packaging , Polyvinyl Alcohol , Quaternary Ammonium Compounds , Staphylococcus aureus , Tannins , Polyvinyl Alcohol/chemistry , Food Packaging/methods , Tannins/chemistry , Tannins/pharmacology , Staphylococcus aureus/drug effects , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry , Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemical synthesis , Escherichia coli/drug effects , Antioxidants/pharmacology , Antioxidants/chemistry , Antioxidants/chemical synthesis , Quaternary Ammonium Compounds/chemistry , Quaternary Ammonium Compounds/pharmacology , Sterilization/methods , Food Preservation/methods , Tensile Strength , Ultraviolet Rays , Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Food Res Int ; 194: 114817, 2024 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39232556

ABSTRACT

During storage and transportation, the reduction of microbial contamination and management of the exudation of fluids from the fish can effectively mitigate spoilage and degradation of fish fillets. In this work, the coaxial electrospinning films loaded with natural plant preservatives, namely laurel essential oil (LEO) and clove essential oil (CEO), were prepared by the coaxial electrospinning method synergistic with nanoemulsion techniques, and the hydrophilic preservation pads were prepared. The morphology of the film fiber is clear, without beads or damage, with fiber diameters falling within the 230-260 nm range. It has a distinct core-shell structure, exceptional thermal stability, and strong antibacterial and antioxidant properties. The core-shell structure of the fiber subtly regulates the release of preservatives and significantly improves the utilization efficiency. At the same time, the synergistic use of two essential oils can reduce the amount while amplifying their effectiveness. The pads significantly slowed down the increase of key indicators of spoilage, such as total viable count (TVC), pH, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBA), and total volatile base nitrogen (TVB-N), during the storage of the fish fillets. Furthermore, the pads effectively slowed down the decline in water-holding capacity, the deterioration of textural qualities, and the negative changes in the microstructure of the fish muscle. Ultimately, the pads notably delayed the spoilage of fish fillets, extending their shelf life from 5 d to 9 d. The efficient utilization of biological preservatives in this film can provide technical support for the development of food preservation materials.


Subject(s)
Clove Oil , Emulsions , Clove Oil/chemistry , Clove Oil/pharmacology , Food Preservation/methods , Oils, Volatile/chemistry , Oils, Volatile/pharmacology , Antioxidants/chemistry , Antioxidants/pharmacology , Animals , Polyesters/chemistry , Food Packaging/methods , Food Preservatives/chemistry , Food Preservatives/pharmacology , Fishes
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