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Zhu X, Yang G, Shen Y, Niu L, Peng Y, Chen H, Li H, Yang X. Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities of Quinoa Polysaccharides. Molecules 2024; 29:1576. [PMID: 38611855 PMCID: PMC11013414 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Quinoa, known as the "golden grain" for its high nutritional value, has polysaccharides as one of its sources of important nutrients. However, the biological functions of quinoa polysaccharides remain understudied. In this study, two crude polysaccharide extracts of quinoa (Q-40 and Q-60) were obtained through sequential precipitation with 40% and 60% ethanol, with purities of 58.29% (HPLC) and 62.15% (HPLC) and a protein content of 8.27% and 9.60%, respectively. Monosaccharide analysis revealed that Q-40 contained glucose (Glc), galacturonic acid (GalA), and arabinose (Ara) in a molar ratio of 0.967:0.027:0.006. Q-60 was composed of xylose (xyl), arabinose (Ara), galactose, and galacturonic acid (GalA) with a molar ratio of 0.889:0.036:0.034:0.020. The average molecular weight of Q-40 ranged from 47,484 to 626,488 Da, while Q-60 showed a range of 10,025 to 47,990 Da. Rheological experiments showed that Q-40 exhibited higher viscosity, while Q-60 demonstrated more elastic properties. Remarkably, Q-60 showed potent antioxidant abilities, with scavenging rates of 98.49% for DPPH and 57.5% for ABTS. Antibacterial experiments using the microdilution method revealed that Q-40 inhibited the growth of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Escherichia coli (E. coli), while Q-60 specifically inhibited MRSA. At lower concentrations, both polysaccharides inhibited MDA (MD Anderson Cancer Center) cell proliferation, but at higher concentrations, they promoted proliferation. Similar proliferation-promoting effects were observed in HepG2 cells. The research provides important information in the application of quinoa in the food and functional food industries.
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- Xucheng Zhu
- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (X.Z.); (Y.S.); (L.N.); (Y.P.); (H.C.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China;
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- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (X.Z.); (Y.S.); (L.N.); (Y.P.); (H.C.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (X.Z.); (Y.S.); (L.N.); (Y.P.); (H.C.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (X.Z.); (Y.S.); (L.N.); (Y.P.); (H.C.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (X.Z.); (Y.S.); (L.N.); (Y.P.); (H.C.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (X.Z.); (Y.S.); (L.N.); (Y.P.); (H.C.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China; (X.Z.); (Y.S.); (L.N.); (Y.P.); (H.C.)
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Arshad N, Akhtar S, Ismail T, Saeed W, Qamar M, Özogul F, Bartkiene E, Rocha JM. The Comparative Effect of Lactic Acid Fermentation and Germination on the Levels of Neurotoxin, Anti-Nutrients, and Nutritional Attributes of Sweet Blue Pea ( Lathyrus sativus L.). Foods 2023; 12:2851. [PMID: 37569119 PMCID: PMC10417352 DOI: 10.3390/foods12152851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.), an indigenous legume of the subcontinental region, is a promising source of protein and other nutrients of health significance. Contrarily, a high amount of β-N-oxalyl-l-α,β-diaminopropionic acid (β-ODAP) and other anti-nutrients limits its wider acceptability as healthier substitute to protein of animal and plant origin. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of different processing techniques, viz. soaking, boiling, germination, and fermentation, to improve the nutrient-delivering potential of grass pea lentil and to mitigate its anti-nutrient and toxicant burden. The results presented the significant (p < 0.05) effect of germination on increasing the protein and fiber content of L. sativus from 22.6 to 30.7% and 15.1 to 19.4%, respectively. Likewise, germination reduced the total carbohydrate content of the grass pea from 59.1 to 46%. The highest rate of reduction in phytic acid (91%) and β-ODAP (37%) were observed in germinated grass pea powder, whereas fermentation anticipated an 89% reduction in tannin content. The lactic acid fermentation of grass pea increased the concentration of calcium, iron, and zinc from 4020 to 5100 mg/100 g, 3.97 to 4.35 mg/100 g, and 3.52 to 4.97 mg/100 g, respectively. The results suggest that fermentation and germination significantly (p < 0.05) improve the concentration of essential amino acids including threonine, leucine, histidine, tryptophan, and lysine in L. sativus powder. This study proposes lactic acid fermentation and germination as safer techniques to improve the nutrient-delivering potential of L. sativus and suggests processed powders of the legume as a cost-effective alternative to existing plant proteins.
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- Nimra Arshad
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan; (N.A.); (T.I.); (W.S.); (M.Q.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan; (N.A.); (T.I.); (W.S.); (M.Q.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan; (N.A.); (T.I.); (W.S.); (M.Q.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan; (N.A.); (T.I.); (W.S.); (M.Q.)
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan 60800, Pakistan; (N.A.); (T.I.); (W.S.); (M.Q.)
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- Department of Seafood Processing Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Cukurova University, 01330 Adana, Turkey;
- Biotechnology Research and Application Center, Cukurova University, 01330 Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Food Safety and Quality, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilzes Str. 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania;
- Institute of Animal Rearing Technologies, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilzes Str. 18, LT-47181 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina—Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Agarwal A, Rizwana, Tripathi AD, Kumar T, Sharma KP, Patel SKS. Nutritional and Functional New Perspectives and Potential Health Benefits of Quinoa and Chia Seeds. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1413. [PMID: 37507952 PMCID: PMC10376479 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12071413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) and chia (Salvia hispanica) are essential traditional crops with excellent nutritional properties. Quinoa is known for its high and good quality protein content and nine essential amino acids vital for an individual's development and growth, whereas chia seeds contain high dietary fiber content, calories, lipids, minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc), and vitamins (A and B complex). Chia seeds are also known for their presence of a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Both quinoa and chia seeds are gluten-free and provide medicinal properties due to bioactive compounds, which help combat various chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic diseases such as cancer. Quinoa seeds possess phenolic compounds, particularly kaempferol, which can help prevent cancer. Many food products can be developed by fortifying quinoa and chia seeds in different concentrations to enhance their nutritional profile, such as extruded snacks, meat products, etc. Furthermore, it highlights the value-added products that can be developed by including quinoa and chia seeds, alone and in combination. This review focused on the recent development in quinoa and chia seeds nutritional, bioactive properties, and processing for potential human health and therapeutic applications.
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- Aparna Agarwal
- Department of Food & Nutrition and Food Technology, Lady Irwin College, Sikandra Road, New Delhi 110001, India
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- Department of Food Technology, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, Sector-2, Dwarka, New Delhi 110075, India
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- Department of Dairy Science and Food Technology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Environmental Studies, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara 390002, India
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- Department of Nutrition Biology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 123031, India
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Mu H, Xue S, Sun Q, Shi J, Zhang D, Wang D, Wei J. Research Progress of Quinoa Seeds ( Chenopodium quinoa Wild.): Nutritional Components, Technological Treatment, and Application. Foods 2023; 12:foods12102087. [PMID: 37238905 DOI: 10.3390/foods12102087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild.) is a pseudo-grain that belongs to the amaranth family and has gained attention due to its exceptional nutritional properties. Compared to other grains, quinoa has a higher protein content, a more balanced amino acid profile, unique starch features, higher levels of dietary fiber, and a variety of phytochemicals. In this review, the physicochemical and functional properties of the major nutritional components in quinoa are summarized and compared to those of other grains. Our review also highlights the technological approaches used to improve the quality of quinoa-based products. The challenges of formulating quinoa into food products are addressed, and strategies for overcoming these challenges through technological innovation are discussed. This review also provides examples of common applications of quinoa seeds. Overall, the review underscores the potential benefits of incorporating quinoa into the diet and the importance of developing innovative approaches to enhance the nutritional quality and functionality of quinoa-based products.
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- Hongyan Mu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
- Guelph Research and Development Center, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Guelph, ON N1G 5C9, Canada
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- Guelph Research and Development Center, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Guelph, ON N1G 5C9, Canada
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- Guelph Research and Development Center, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Guelph, ON N1G 5C9, Canada
- College of Food Science, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing 163319, China
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- Guelph Research and Development Center, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Guelph, ON N1G 5C9, Canada
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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Liu C, Ma R, Tian Y. An overview of the nutritional profile, processing technologies, and health benefits of quinoa with an emphasis on impacts of processing. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:5533-5550. [PMID: 36510748 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2155796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of adopting a healthy lifestyle and demanding food with high nutritional values. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) has attracted considerable attention and is consumed worldwide in the form of a variety of whole and processed products owing to its excellent nutritional features, including richness in micronutrients and bioactive phytochemicals, well-balanced amino acids composition, and gluten-free properties. Recent studies have indicated that the diverse utilization and final product quality of this pseudo-grain are closely related to the processing technologies used, which can result in variations in nutritional profiles and health benefits. This review comprehensively summarizes the nutritional properties, processing technologies, and potential health benefits of quinoa, suggesting that quinoa plays a promising role in enhancing the nutrition of processed food. In particular, the effects of different processing technologies on the nutritional profile and health benefits of quinoa are highlighted, which can provide a foundation for the updating and upgrading of the quinoa processing industry. It further discusses the present quinoa-based food products containing quinoa as partial or whole substitute for traditional grains.
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- Chang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Hlásná Cepková P, Dostalíková L, Viehmannová I, Jágr M, Janovská D. Diversity of quinoa genetic resources for sustainable production: A survey on nutritive characteristics as influenced by environmental conditions. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.960159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Environmental extremes and climatic variability have enhanced the changes in numerous plant stressors. Researchers have been working to improve “major” crops for several decades to make them more adaptable and tolerant to environmental stresses. However, neglected and underutilized crop species that have the potential to ensure food and nutritional security for the ever-growing global population have received little or no research attention. Quinoa is one of these crops. It is a pseudocereal, considered a rich and balanced food resource due to its protein content and protein quality, high mineral content, and health benefits. This review provides currently available information on the genetic resources of quinoa and their quality in terms of variability of economically important traits such as yield, and the content of bioactive compounds, such as protein and amino acid composition. The influence of variety and environmental conditions on selected traits is also discussed. The various types of nutrients present in the different varieties form the basis and are key for future breeding efforts and for efficient, healthy, and sustainable food production.
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Wang Q, Li L, Wang T, Zheng X. A review of extrusion-modified underutilized cereal flour: chemical composition, functionality, and its modulation on starchy food quality. Food Chem 2022; 370:131361. [PMID: 34788965 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Compared with three major cereals, underutilized cereals (UCs) are those with less use but having abundant bioactive components and better functionalities after proper processing. As a productive and energy-efficient technology, extrusion has been used for UC modification to improve its technological and nutritional quality. Extrusion could induce structural and quantitative changes in chemical components of UC flour, the degree of which is affected by extrusion intensity. Based on the predominant component (starch), functionalities of extruded underutilized cereal flour (EUCF) and potential mechanisms are reviewed. Considering bioactive compounds, it also summarizes the physiological functions of EUCF. EUCF incorporation could modulate the dough rheological behavior and starchy foods quality. Controlling extrusion intensity or incorporation level of EUCF is vital to achieve sensory-appealing and nutritious products. This paper gives comprehensive information of EUCF to promote its utilization in novel staple foods.
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- Qingfa Wang
- College of Grain, Oil and Food Science, Henan University of Technology, No.100 Lianhua Street in Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- College of Grain, Oil and Food Science, Henan University of Technology, No.100 Lianhua Street in Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- College of Grain, Oil and Food Science, Henan University of Technology, No.100 Lianhua Street in Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China
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- College of Grain, Oil and Food Science, Henan University of Technology, No.100 Lianhua Street in Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou, Henan 450001, China.
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Wu LG, Wang A, Shen R, Qu L. Effect of heating under pressure treatment on the antioxidant of quinoa. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/ijfe-2020-0282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Heating under pressure treatment (HUP) is a method which can keep the complete form of quinoa grain after processing, which is beneficial to the development of subsequent products. The conditions for quinoa heating under pressure was optimized by response surface methodology to be: quinoa grains were regulated with adding 6.3% of pH 7.0 water and heated under 0.36 MPa pressure for 3–5 min, resulting in the predicted maxima of total phenolic content (TPC), Flavonoid and Saponin content were 313.21 mg GAE/100 g, 1.621 mg/g, and 16.78 mg/g and the values of OH Scavenging Rate, DPPH Scavenging Rate, ABST+ Scavenging Rate were 69.45, 91.73, and 52.38% separately. The content of flavonoid and saponin in the HUP samples were more than that in the boiled, baked, and extruded samples, which were close to that in raw quinoa sample, and meaning high retention of active phytochemicals and antioxidation activity in HUP quinoa. The hydroxyl radical scavenging rate is related to the content of polyphenol, flavonoid and saponin.
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- Li-Gen Wu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology , Zhengzhou , Henan Province 450001 , P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology , Zhengzhou , Henan Province 450001 , P. R. China
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry , Zhengzhou , Henan Province 450001 , P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology , Zhengzhou , Henan Province 450001 , P. R. China
- Institute Green Catalysis, College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University , Zhengzhou , Henan Province 450001 , P. R. China
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