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Tayel AA, Ebaid AM, Otian AM, Mahrous H, El Rabey HA, Salem MF. Application of edible nanocomposites from chitosan/fenugreek seed mucilage/selenium nanoparticles for protecting lemon from green mold. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:133109. [PMID: 38871099 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
Abstract
Green (Penicillium digitatum) mold can severely endanger the citrus fruits production and quality. Targeting the protection of lemon fruits from green mold infestations with nanobiotechnology approach, the fenugreek seed mucilage (FM) was extracted and exploited for biosynthesis of selenium (SeNPs) nanoparticles; their nanocomposites (NCs) with chitosan (CT) was constructed and employed as antifungal materials and edible coating (ECs) to protect lemon fruits against green mold. The nanoparticles formation and conjugations were verified by infrared (FTIR) analysis and electron microscopy. The FM-synthesized SeNPs had particles average of 8.35 nm, were the NCs of them with CT had size mean of 49.33 nm and charged with +22.8 mV. The CT/FM/SeNPs composite exhibited superior antifungal actions toward P. digitatum isolates, up to 32.2 mm inhibition diameter and 12.5 mg/mL inhibitory concentration, which exceeded the actions of imazilil. The microscopic screening of exposed P. digitatum to NCs clarified their mycelial destructive action within 30 h. The coating of infected lemons with fabricated NCs led to complete elimination of green mold development after 10 days of coating, without any infestation remarks. The innovative fabrication of NCs from CT/FM/SeNPs is strongly suggested to protect citrus crops from green mold and preserve fruits quality.
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- Ahmed A Tayel
- Department of Fish Processing and Biotechnology, Faculty of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh City 33516, Egypt.
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- Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, El-Sadat City 32897, Egypt
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- Department of Fish Processing and Biotechnology, Faculty of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh City 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, El-Sadat City 32897, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, 71491 Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, University of Sadat City, El-Sadat City 32897, Egypt
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Sang J, Zhao G, Koidis A, Wei X, Huang W, Guo Z, Wu S, Huang R, Lei H. Isolation, structural, biological activity and application of Gleditsia species seeds galactomannans. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 334:122019. [PMID: 38553218 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Gleditsia fruits have been known as a valuable traditional Chinese herb for tens of centuries. Previous studies showed that the galactomannans are considered as one of the major bioactive components in Gleditsia fruits seeds (GSGs). Here, we systematically review the major studies of GSGs in recent years to promote their better understanding. The extraction methods of GSGs mainly include hot water extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, ultrasonic extraction, acid extraction, and alkali extraction. The analysis revealed that GGSs exhibited in the form of semi-flexible coils, and its molecular weight ranged from 0.018 × 103 to 2.778 × 103 KDa. GSGs are composed of various monosaccharide constituents such as mannose, galactose, glucose, and arabinose. In terms of pharmacological effects, GSGs exhibit excellent activity in antioxidation, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, anti-inflammation. Moreover, GSGs have excellent bioavailability, biocompatibility, and biodegradability, which make them used in food additives, food packaging, pharmaceutical field, industry and agriculture. Of cause, the shortcomings of the current research and the potential development and future research are also highlighted. We believe our work provides comprehensive knowledge and underpinnings for further research and development of GSGs.
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- Jiaqi Sang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Nation-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Precision Machining and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Nation-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Precision Machining and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Institute for Global Food Security, Queen's University Belfast, 19 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast BT9 5DJ, UK
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Nation-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Precision Machining and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Nation-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Precision Machining and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Nation-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Precision Machining and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Nation-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Precision Machining and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Nation-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Precision Machining and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Nation-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Precision Machining and Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Lindi AM, Gorgani L, Mohammadi M, Hamedi S, Darzi GN, Cerruti P, Fattahi E, Moeini A. Fenugreek seed mucilage-based active edible films for extending fresh fruit shelf life: Antimicrobial and physicochemical properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:132186. [PMID: 38723815 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Trigonella foenum-graecum, known as fenugreek, belongs to the leguminous family of wild growth in Western Asia, Europe, the Mediterranean, and Asia; its ripe seeds contain a pool of bioactive substances with great potential in the food industry and medicine. In this study, fenugreek seed mucilage (FSM) was extracted and characterized in its structural properties by X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, and high-performance liquid chromatography. Then, the applicability of FSM as an antimicrobial agent was demonstrated via the development of novel, active, edible FSM-based biofilms containing carboxymethyl cellulose and rosemary essential oil (REO). Incorporating REO in the biofilms brought about specific changes in Fourier-transform infrared spectra, affecting thermal degradation behavior. Scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy morphography showed an even distribution of REO and smoother surfaces in the loaded films. Besides, the solubility tests evidenced a reduction in water solubility with increasing REO concentration from 1 to 3 wt%. The biological assay evidenced the antimicrobial activity of REO-loaded biofilms against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Finally, whole apples were dip-coated with FSM-based solutions to showcase future edible systems. The REO-loaded biofilms extended the shelf life of apples to 30 days, demonstrating their potential for sustainable and active coatings.
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- Ali Mohammadi Lindi
- Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, 47148 Babol, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, 47148 Babol, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, 47148 Babol, Iran
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- Department of Bio-refinery, Faculty of New Technologies Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, 47148 Babol, Iran
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- Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB) - CNR, Via Gaetano Previati, 1/E, 23900 Lecco, Italy
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- Research Group of Fluid Dynamics, Chair of Brewing and Beverage Technology, TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85354 Freising, Germany
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- Research Group of Fluid Dynamics, Chair of Brewing and Beverage Technology, TUM School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85354 Freising, Germany.
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Devesa S, Graça MPF, Pereira WO, Santos GL, da Silva Neto JF, Amaral FMB, Hammami I, Mendes F, Macêdo AAM. Dielectric Characterization of Solutions of Galactomannan Extracted from Adenanthera pavonina L.: Effects of Purification and Ethanol Concentration. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1476. [PMID: 38891423 PMCID: PMC11174883 DOI: 10.3390/polym16111476] [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: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Galactomannans are polysaccharides obtained from legume seed extraction. They present a chemical structure consisting of D-mannose chains linked by glycosidic bonds and galactose branches. The main focus lies in their use as thickeners in the food industry, aimed at improving the dielectric properties of food during heating processes within the radiofrequency and microwave ranges. In this work, the prepared galactomannan samples were electrically analyzed through impedance spectroscopy, which is a powerful physical technique. From the experimental measurements, the dielectric permittivity and loss tangent of the galactomannan solutions were analyzed and the electrical modulus formalism was used to study the dielectric relaxations. Crude galactomannans exhibited higher values of permittivity, conductivity, and losses compared to purified galactomannans. Increasing ethanol concentration in galactomannan purification causes an increase in the permittivity and conductivity of galactomannan solutions. In a 1% solution, at 1 kHz, the permittivity increased from 378.56 to 538.09, while in the 2% solution, this increase was from 656.22 to 1103.24. Regarding the conductivity, at the same frequency, the increase was from 1.6 × 10-3 to 3.3 × 10-3 Ω-1m-1 and from 2.9 × 10-3 to 5.5 × 10-3 Ω-1m-1, respectively. The rise of the ethanol concentration in galactomannan purification led to a decrease in the relaxation time, from 448.56 to 159.15 μs and from 224.81 to 89.50 μs in the solution with 1 and 2%, respectively. The results suggest that galactomannan from Adenanthera pavonina L. has potential for use in the food industry.
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- Susana Devesa
- CEMMPRE, ARISE, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Luís Reis Santos, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal
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- I3N and Physics Department, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (F.M.B.A.); (I.H.)
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- Instituto Federal do Maranhão (IFMA)—Campus Imperatriz, Imperatriz 65906-335, MA, Brazil; (W.O.P.); (G.L.S.); (J.F.d.S.N.); (A.A.M.M.)
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- Instituto Federal do Maranhão (IFMA)—Campus Imperatriz, Imperatriz 65906-335, MA, Brazil; (W.O.P.); (G.L.S.); (J.F.d.S.N.); (A.A.M.M.)
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- Instituto Federal do Maranhão (IFMA)—Campus Imperatriz, Imperatriz 65906-335, MA, Brazil; (W.O.P.); (G.L.S.); (J.F.d.S.N.); (A.A.M.M.)
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- I3N and Physics Department, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (F.M.B.A.); (I.H.)
- Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra Health School (ESTeSC), 3046-854 Coimbra, Portugal
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- I3N and Physics Department, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (F.M.B.A.); (I.H.)
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- Polytechnic University of Coimbra, ESTESC, UCPCBL, 3046-854 Coimbra, Portugal;
- H&TRC—Health and Technology Research Center, Coimbra Health School, Polytechnic University of Coimbra, 3046-854 Coimbra, Portugal
- Biophysics Institute of Faculty of Medicine, Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR) Area of Environment Genetics and Oncobiology (CIMAGO), University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Clinical Academic Center of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal, Polytechnic University of Coimbra, ESTESC, UCPNS, SM Bispo, 3045-093 Coimbra, Portugal
- European Association for Professions in Biomedical Sciences, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
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- Instituto Federal do Maranhão (IFMA)—Campus Imperatriz, Imperatriz 65906-335, MA, Brazil; (W.O.P.); (G.L.S.); (J.F.d.S.N.); (A.A.M.M.)
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Tao Y, Zhao Y, Sheng Y, Ruan L, Ge W, Lin H, Qing Q, Zhang Y, Wang L. High efficient preparation of low molecular weight galactomannan from Leucaena leucocephala galactomannan through the combination of hydrogen peroxide and oxalic acid. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130721. [PMID: 38479660 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Researchers have always been interested in polysaccharide degradation because of the increased biological activity and usability following degradation. In this work, low molecular weight galactomannan (LMW-GM) was produced through the degradation of galactomannan by H2O2 and oxalic acid (OA). The optimal reaction conditions were found by conducting the response surface optimization experiment based on single-factor experiment and kinetics analysis. Under these conditions, the LMW-GM yield was 69.48 ± 1.02 %. Ultimately, an analysis of the degradation process revealed that OA attacked GM indiscriminately, and H2O2 has a stronger effect on the removal of branched chains while degrading GM. Hence, the degradation steps were rearranged as H2O2 was added 20 min before OA at a constant total time. The LMW-GM yield was successfully increased to 76.49 ± 1.27 %. The goal of this work is hopefully to give a theoretical foundation for the low-cost preparation and industrial production of the degradation of galactomannan.
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- Yuheng Tao
- School of Pharmacy, School of Biological and Food Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, School of Biological and Food Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, People's Republic of China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, School of Biological and Food Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, People's Republic of China
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- Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou 213164, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, School of Biological and Food Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, School of Biological and Food Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, School of Biological and Food Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, People's Republic of China.
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Mandal S, Chi H, Moss RE, Dhital P, Babatunde EO, Gurav R, Hwang S. Seed gum-based polysaccharides hydrogels for sustainable agriculture: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130339. [PMID: 38387640 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Globally, water scarcity in arid and semiarid regions has become one of the critical issues that hinder sustainable agriculture. Agriculture, being a major water consumer, presents several challenges that affect water availability. Hydrogels derived from polysaccharides seed gums are hydrophilic polymers capable of retaining substantial moisture in their three-dimensional network and releasing it back into the soil during drought conditions. Implementation of hydrogels in the agricultural sectors enhances soil health, plant growth, and crop yield. Furthermore, the soil permeability, density, structure, texture, and rate of evaporation and percolation of water are modified by hydrogel. In this review, hydrogels based on natural plant seed gum like guar, fenugreek, Tara and locust beans have been discussed in terms of their occurrence, properties, chemical structure, method of synthesis, and swelling behavior. The focus extends to recent applications of modified seed gum-based natural hydrogels in agriculture, serving as soil conditioners and facilitating nutrient delivery to growing plants. The swelling behavior and inherent structure of these hydrogels can help researchers unravel their maximum possibilities to promote sustainable agriculture and attenuate the obstacles propounded by our dynamic nature. The current review also examines market growth, prospects, and challenges of eco-friendly hydrogels in recent times.
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- Sujata Mandal
- Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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- Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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- Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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- Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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- Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA.
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Faisal Z, Irfan R, Akram N, Manzoor HMI, Aabdi MA, Anwar MJ, Khawar S, Saif A, Shah YA, Afzaal M, Desta DT. The multifaceted potential of fenugreek seeds: From health benefits to food and nanotechnology applications. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:2294-2310. [PMID: 38628211 PMCID: PMC11016425 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
Abstract
The present lifestyle, dietary patterns, psychological pressure, environmental factors, and the widespread exploitation of processed substances in food production and farming have collectively contributed to a substantial expediting in the development of various health problems. Globally, researchers have been seeking natural pharmaceutical substances with the potential to be employed in treating lifestyle-related diseases or delaying their onset. Fenugreek seeds have gained significant attention in various fields, including health, nutrition, and cutting-edge nanotechnology applications, due to their versatile qualities. The current investigation offers a comprehensive discussion of the nutritional composition and therapeutic potential of fenugreek seeds, with an emphasis on their plentiful reservoir of bioactive compounds. This seed demonstrates promising medicinal potential in addressing a wide range of health issues. Significantly, these findings indicate noteworthy properties, such as antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-obesity, hypocholesterolemic, anticancer, and cardioprotective effects. Moreover, the components of fenugreek seeds are important in the development of a multitude of foods, which is the reason why they are used extensively in the area of food research. In addition to their nutritional value, their exploration of nanotechnology reveals a promising domain, utilizing the distinctive characteristics of seeds for many purposes, such as nanoparticle synthesis and oil for edible films and nanoemulsions. This review article focuses on a comprehensive analysis of fenugreek seeds, examining their wide-ranging applications in the fields of health, nutrition, food, and nanotechnology.
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- Zargham Faisal
- Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Food Science and NutritionBahauddin Zakariya UniversityMultanPakistan
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- Faculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Food and NutritionGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Science and NutritionBahauddin Zakariya UniversityMultanPakistan
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Science and NutritionBahauddin Zakariya UniversityMultanPakistan
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Food Science and NutritionBahauddin Zakariya UniversityMultanPakistan
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Food Science and NutritionBahauddin Zakariya UniversityMultanPakistan
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- Natural and Medical Science Research CentreUniversity of NizwaNizwaOman
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- Department of Food ScienceGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- School of Nutrition, Food Science and TechnologyHawassa UniversityHawassaEthiopia
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Faisal Z, Irfan R, Akram N, Manzoor HMI, Aabdi MA, Anwar MJ, Khawar S, Saif A, Shah YA, Afzaal M, Desta DT. The multifaceted potential of fenugreek seeds: From health benefits to food and nanotechnology applications. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:2294-2310. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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AbstractThe present lifestyle, dietary patterns, psychological pressure, environmental factors, and the widespread exploitation of processed substances in food production and farming have collectively contributed to a substantial expediting in the development of various health problems. Globally, researchers have been seeking natural pharmaceutical substances with the potential to be employed in treating lifestyle‐related diseases or delaying their onset. Fenugreek seeds have gained significant attention in various fields, including health, nutrition, and cutting‐edge nanotechnology applications, due to their versatile qualities. The current investigation offers a comprehensive discussion of the nutritional composition and therapeutic potential of fenugreek seeds, with an emphasis on their plentiful reservoir of bioactive compounds. This seed demonstrates promising medicinal potential in addressing a wide range of health issues. Significantly, these findings indicate noteworthy properties, such as antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti‐obesity, hypocholesterolemic, anticancer, and cardioprotective effects. Moreover, the components of fenugreek seeds are important in the development of a multitude of foods, which is the reason why they are used extensively in the area of food research. In addition to their nutritional value, their exploration of nanotechnology reveals a promising domain, utilizing the distinctive characteristics of seeds for many purposes, such as nanoparticle synthesis and oil for edible films and nanoemulsions. This review article focuses on a comprehensive analysis of fenugreek seeds, examining their wide‐ranging applications in the fields of health, nutrition, food, and nanotechnology.
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- Zargham Faisal
- Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan
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- Faculty of Food Nutrition and Home Sciences University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan
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- Department of Food and Nutrition Government College University Faisalabad Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan
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- Natural and Medical Science Research Centre University of Nizwa Nizwa Oman
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- Department of Food Science Government College University Faisalabad Pakistan
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- School of Nutrition, Food Science and Technology Hawassa University Hawassa Ethiopia
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Rashid F, Ahmed Z, Ferheen I, Mehmood T, Liaqat S, Ghoneim MM, Rahman A. Effect of fenugreek and flaxseed polysaccharide-based edible coatings on the quality attributes and shelf life of apple fruit during storage. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:2093-2103. [PMID: 38455192 PMCID: PMC10916592 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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The present study was designed to explore the potential of fenugreek and flaxseed polysaccharide-based edible coatings to enhance the postharvest storage life of apple fruit. The experimental plan involved the preparation of five different coating formulations, which were subsequently applied to the fruit. The coated fruit was then stored at a temperature of 25 ± 2°C for a duration of 35 days. The effects of these coatings on physicochemical and biochemical attributes (weight loss, firmness, acidity, pH, sugar content, antioxidant activity, microbial growth, and sensory properties) of coated and uncoated samples were evaluated at regular intervals: 0, 7, 14, 21, 28, and 35 days of storage. The experimental results revealed a significant difference (p ≤ .05) in the physicochemical parameters of uncoated and coated apple at different storage times. The coated apple fruits showed significantly (p ≤ .05) lower weight loss, pH, total sugars, total soluble solids, and maximum retention of ascorbic acid, firmness, acidity, and antioxidant contents, leading to enhanced organoleptic properties. The application of edible coatings extended the shelf-life of the apples by inhibiting microbiological spoilage without substantial impact on sensory and nutritional properties. Based on these results, it is concluded that the edible coating formulation labeled T 1 (containing 2.5 g fenugreek polysaccharide and 1.5 g flax polysaccharide) effectively preserved the valuable physicochemical and organoleptic characteristics of the apple fruit throughout the storage period.
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- Farhat Rashid
- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition (IFSN)University of SargodhaSargodhaPakistan
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences & Environmental DesignAllama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)IslamabadPakistan
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary MedicineUniversity of CamerinoCamerinoItaly
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and EnvironmentThe Islamia University of BahawalpurBahawalpurPakistan
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Food and Agricultural SciencesUniversity of Management and TechnologyLahorePakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of PharmacyAlMaarefa UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
- Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants Department, Faculty of PharmacyAl‐Azhar UniversityCairoEgypt
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- Department of Food Technology and Rural Industries, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and TechnologyBangladesh Agricultural UniversityDhakaBangladesh
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Zhu Y, Xu W, Feng C, Zhu L, Ji L, Wang K, Jiang J. Study on structure and properties of galactomannan and enzyme changes during fenugreek seeds germination. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 327:121653. [PMID: 38171675 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L) galactomannan play an important role in the food and pharmaceutical sectors due to its attractive physicochemical properties. In this study, the changes of structure, properties and biological activity of fenugreek galactomannan (FG) during germination are analyzed by the activity and mechanism of endogenous enzymes (α-D-galactosidase and β-D-mannanase). The enzymes generally increased during germination and synergistically altered the structure of GM by cutting down the main chains and removing partial side residues. The mannose to galactose ratio (M/G) increased from 1.11 to 1.59, which is accompanied by a drastic decrease in molecular weight from 3.606 × 106 to 0.832 × 106 g/mol, and the drop of viscosity from 0.27 to 0.06 Pa·sn. The degraded macromolecules are attributed to the increase in solubility (from 64.55 % to 88.62 %). In terms of antioxidation and antidiabetic ability, germinated fenugreek galactomannan has the ability to scavenge 67.17 % ABTS free radicals and inhibit 86.89 % α-glucosidase. This galactomannan with low molecular weight and excellent biological activity precisely satisfies the current demands of pharmaceutical reagents and food industry. Seeds germination holds promise as a means of industrial scale production of low molecular weight galactomannans.
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- Yana Zhu
- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi 276005, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy (Ministry of Education), State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Wang H, Lai M, Li H, Jiang L, Wei Y, Yu Z, Zhang Y, Ji X, Li J, Yang X. Moisturizing and aroma-enhancing effects of low molecular weight fenugreek polysaccharides in cigarettes. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129320. [PMID: 38218276 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Polysaccharides possess excellent moisturizing effects due to their abundance of hydrophilic groups and film-forming properties. Additionally, they can produce a refreshing aroma during the pyrolysis process. However, there is scarce research on their application in the tobacco field. Herein, we investigated the effects of low molecular weight fenugreek polysaccharide (FP) obtained through ethanol fractionation and DEAE-52 cellulose column chromatography on moisture retention and aroma enhancement in tobacco. The moisture retention test revealed that the addition of FP increased the moisture retention index (MRI) of tobacco by 11.72 %-16.69 %, indicating that the hydrophilic nature of polysaccharides facilitated the migration of free water in tobacco to bound water, resulting in reduced water activity. Moreover, the contact angle between polysaccharide and tobacco was <90°, enabling better infiltration into tobacco and slowing down tobacco shrinkage caused by water loss. Among all the components, EFP-20 and EFP-40 demonstrated superior performance. Furthermore, FP exhibited excellent thermal stability below 200 °C and can decomposed to produce aromatic substances at high temperatures. It also demonstrated the ability to adsorb ethyl heptanoate and thermally decompose to produce a substantial amount of heptanoic acid. Consequently, the incorporation of FP in tobacco demonstrated favorable effects on both moisturization and aroma enhancement.
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- Haiyang Wang
- College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Technology Center of Henan Cigarette Industrial Reconstituted Tobacco Sheet Co., Ltd., Xuchang 461000, China
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- College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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- Henan Province Tobacco Company Pingdingshan Company, Pingdingshan 467000, China.
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- College of Tobacco Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China.
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Queffelec J, Flórez-Fernández N, Torres MD, Domínguez H. Evernia prunastri lichen as a source of bioactive glucans with potential for topical applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128859. [PMID: 38134984 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Microwave hydrothermal treatment was selected to extract valuable fractions with bioactive and gelling properties from Evernia prunastri lichen with potential for topical applications. The impact of the extraction processing conditions on the soluble extracts, mucilage fraction and residual solid phase was analyzed within a lichen global valorization approach. A particular stress was made on the thermo-rheological and structural characteristics of the extracted glucan and galactomannan polymers, the corresponding gelled matrices, and their cosmetic feasibility. Results revealed that the proposed microwave-assisted treatment showed a relevant influence on the phytochemical features of the aqueous soluble extracts, accounting the major protein content at 120 °C and the enhanced antioxidant and anti-tyrosinase properties at 140 °C. Extracts at 200 °C showed the highest anti-inflammatory (COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition) efficacies. The biopolymer analyses indicated that those recovered after lichen hydrothermal treatment at 160 °C featured a good extraction performance, the highest molecular weight, apparent viscosity, and antiproliferative potential. The thermo-rheological properties of the corresponding matrices formulated at 10 % and 60 or 80 °C exhibited the strongest and most thermo-reversible characteristics, as well as antifreezing feasibility. Another advantage of the selected fractions was the absence of skin irritation according to the in vitro skin irritation assay.
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- J Queffelec
- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Department of Chemical Engineering, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Department of Chemical Engineering, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Department of Chemical Engineering, 32004 Ourense, Spain.
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- CINBIO, Universidade de Vigo, Department of Chemical Engineering, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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Liu H, Liao J, Zhu T, Ma Z, Zhao X, Nan J. In Situ Hydrogel Polymerization to Form a Flexible Polysaccharide Synergetic Binder Network for Stabilizing SiO x/C Anodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:49071-49082. [PMID: 37828910 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c08610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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Today, the commercial application of silicon oxides (SiOx, 1 < x < 2) in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) still faces the challenge of rapid performance degradation. In this work, by integrating hydrothermal and physicomechanical processes, water-soluble locust bean gum (LBG) and xanthan gum (XG) are utilized to in situ form an LBG@XG binder network to improve the performance of SiOx/C anodes. As a synergy of LBG and XG polysaccharides in hydrogel polymerization, LBG@XG can tightly wrap around SiOx/C particles to prevent plate damage. The flexible SiOx/C anode with the LBG@XG binder exhibits capacity retentions of 74.1% and 76.4% after 1000 cycles at 0.5 A g-1 and 1 A g-1, respectively. The full battery capacity remains stable for 100 cycles at 1 C and the rate performance is excellent (103 mAh g-1 at 3 C). This LBG@XG is demonstrated to be highly electronegative and has a strong attraction to SiOx/C particles, thereby reducing the expansion and increasing the stability of the SiOx/C anodes when coupled with the flexible binder network. In addition to the promising LBG@XG binder, this work also provides a research idea for developing green water-based binders suitable for application in the SiOx/C anodes of LIBs.
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- Haoyuan Liu
- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- School of Geomatic and Environmental Engineering, Henan Polytechnic Institute, Nanyang 473000, P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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Optimization and cholesterol-lowering activity of exopolysaccharide from Lactiplantibacillus paraplantarum NCCP 962. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 107:1189-1204. [PMID: 36680589 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-023-12372-z] [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: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are biological polymers with unique structural features have gained particular interest in the fields of food, chemistry and medicine, and food industry. EPS from the food-grade lactic acid bacteria (LAB) can be used as a natural food additives to commercial ones in the processing and development of functional foods and nutraceuticals. The current study was aimed to explore the EPS-producing LAB from the dahi; to optimize the fermentation conditions through Plackett-Burman (PB) and response surface methodology (RSM); and to study its physicochemical, rheological, functional attributes, and cholesterol-lowering activity. Lactiplantibacillus paraplantarum NCCP 962 was isolated among the 08 strains screened at the initial stage. The PB design screened out four independent factors that had a significant positive effect, i.e., lactose, yeast extract, CaCl2, and tryptone, while the remaining seven had a non-significant effect. The RSM exhibited lactose, yeast extract, and CaCl2, significantly contributing to EPS yield. The maximum EPS yield (0.910 g/L) was obtained at 6.57% lactose, 0.047% yeast extract, 0.59% CaCl2, and 1.37% tryptone. The R2 value above 97% explains the higher variability and depicts the model's validity. The resulted EPS was a heteropolysaccharide in nature with mannose, glucose, and galactose monosaccharides. FTIR spectrum reflected the presence of functional groups, i.e., O-H, C-H, C = O, C-O-H, and CH2. SEM revealed a porous and rough morphology of EPS, also found to be thermally stable and negligible weight loss, i.e., 14.0% at 257 °C and 35.4% at 292.9 °C was observed in the 1st and 2nd phases, respectively. Rheological attributes revealed that strain NCCP 962 had high viscosity by increasing the EPS concentration, low pH, and temperature with respectable water holding, oil capacities, foaming abilities, and stability. NCCP 962 EPS possessed up to 46.4% reduction in cholesterol concentration in the supernatant. Conclusively, these results suggested that strain NCCP 962 can be used in food processing applications and other medical fields. KEY POINTS: • The fermentation conditions affect EPS yield from L. paraplantarum and significantly increased yield to 0.910 g/L. • The EPS was heteropolysaccharide in nature and thermally stable with amorphous morphology. • Good cholesterol-lowering potential with the best rheological, emulsifying, and foaming capacities.
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Nalbantova V, Benbassat N, Delattre C, Todorova V, Georgieva Y, Lukova P, Ivanova S, Ivanov K, Karcheva-Bahchevanska D. Comparative study of the chemical composition of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. essential oil. PHARMACIA 2023. [DOI: 10.3897/pharmacia.70.e98413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Fenugreek is a well-known aromatic plant. Its leaves and seeds are commonly used for their many health benefits and the species is cultivated worldwide. For the first time, essential oils (EOs) from seeds of the Bulgarian and Indian populations were obtained by secondary distillation of hydrolat to extract the residual essential oil therein. They were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and the chemical composition of the two samples was compared. Thirty-six compounds were identified and although the results showed some differences in the component composition of the two essential oils, the major constituents identified in both oils were cubenol, γ-n-amylbutyrolactone and palmitic acid. Moreover, oxygenated sesquiterpenes were the predominant fraction in Bulgarian and Indian seeds oils. Information is limited regarding menthol and γ-n-amylbutyrolactone, which were found in the present study in both oils. The performed analysis confirmed the presence of phytol in fenugreek seeds regardless of the extraction method of the essential oil.
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Structural characterization, physicochemical and rheological characteristics of flaxseed gum in comparison with gum Arabic and xanthan gum. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-022-01750-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Norouzpour M, Azdarpour A, Nabipour M, Santos RM, Khaksar Manshad A, Iglauer S, Akhondzadeh H, Keshavarz A. Red Beet Plant as a Novel Source of Natural Surfactant Combined with ‘Smart Water’ for EOR Purposes in Carbonate Reservoirs. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.121051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Niknam R, Mousavi M, Kiani H. Comprehensive evaluation of emulsifying and foaming properties of Gleditsia caspica seed galactomannan as a new source of hydrocolloid: Effect of extraction method. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Hojjati M, Noshad M, Sorourian R, Askari H, Feghhi S. Effect of gamma irradiation on structure, physicochemical and functional properties of bitter vetch (Vicia ervilia) seeds polysaccharides. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2022.110569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The Influence of Fenugreek Seed Powder Addition on the Nutritional, Antioxidant, and Sensorial Properties of Value-Added Noodles. J FOOD QUALITY 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/4940343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The present study aimed at assessing the nutritional, antioxidant, and sensorial attributes of fenugreek seed powder (FSP) and supplemented functional noodles prepared by replacing wheat flour at 2–10% supplementation levels. Cooking losses of the value-added baked goods significantly (
) declined from 2.4–1.2%. The results for water solubility, foaming capacity, and bulk density suggested significant (
) increases from 8–10%, 77–87% and 0.51–0.70 g/mL, respectively, on replacing wheat flour with FSP in the value-added product. Dehydrated FSP addition caused significant (
) improvement in ash (0.90–1.54%), proteins (10.4–13.7%), and crude fibers (0.9–1.9%) contents of the noodles. Maximum supplementation of FSP in supplemented noodles significantly (
) improved the TPC, TFC, DPPH, and FRAP values from 111–310 mg GAE/100 g, 2.3–2.8 mg CE/g, 31–42%, and 215–460 umol/100 g, respectively. Sensory evaluation of supplemented noodles revealed the highest sensory acceptability of the value-added product at a 6% supplementation level. Conclusively, supplementing dehydrated FSP in the development of value-added foods could improve its functional features. It could also be considered as a plausible source of fibers and proteins, which might be helpful in mitigating malnutrition and a number of health maladies, such as cancer and diabetes.
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Krishnakumar IM, Jaja-Chimedza A, Joseph A, Balakrishnan A, Maliakel B, Swick A. Enhanced bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of a novel hybrid-hydrogel formulation of fisetin orally administered in healthy individuals: a randomised double-blinded comparative crossover study. J Nutr Sci 2022; 11:e74. [PMID: 36304817 PMCID: PMC9574875 DOI: 10.1017/jns.2022.72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Fisetin, a polyphenol found in several fruits and vegetables, has shown potential health benefits in many pre-clinical studies for neuroprotection, cardioprotection, chemoprevention, diabetes, inflammation and oxidative stress. However, the clinical effectiveness of fisetin may be limited by its poor bioavailability when ingested. Using a novel green technology of Hybrid-FENUMAT™, a food-grade fisetin formulation (FF-20) was developed through encapsulation of fisetin micelles into fenugreek galactomannan (FG) hydrogel scaffold to improve its physical characteristics and bioavailability. This is the first human pharmacokinetic study of fisetin following a single-dose, comparative, double-blinded, cross-over protocol, supplementing with FF-20 and unformulated fisetin (UF). Fifteen healthy volunteers were given a single dose of 1000 mg UF or 1000 mg FF-20 (delivering 192 mg fisetin) with a 10-d washout period between each dose. Blood samples were taken at 0⋅5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 12 h after both days of supplementation to quantify fisetin and geraldol, an active metabolite. The plasma concentration of fisetin when individuals consumed FF-20 was 26⋅9-fold greater than UF as determined by the area under the curve over 12 h [AUC0–12 h (FF-20) = 341⋅4 v . AUC0–12 h (UF) = 12⋅67]. The maximum plasma concentration (C max) was also more than twenty-three times higher when supplemented with FF-20 (238⋅2 ng/ml) compared to UF (9⋅97 ng/ml). The encapsulation also reduced the amount of conversion of fisetin to geraldol. No adverse events were reported during the study. Therefore, the encapsulation of fisetin into FG dietary fibre hydrogel scaffold could improve its delivery and bioavailability in human subjects.
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- R & D Centre Akay Natural Ingredients, Ambunad, Malaidamthuruth P. O., Cochin, Kerala 683561, India
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- R & D Centre Akay Natural Ingredients, Ambunad, Malaidamthuruth P. O., Cochin, Kerala 683561, India
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- R & D Centre Akay Natural Ingredients, Ambunad, Malaidamthuruth P. O., Cochin, Kerala 683561, India
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- Life Extension, 3600 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, USA
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Camlica M, Yaldiz G. Gum yield, optimization of gum isolation, diosgenin and crude protein contents of fenugreek genotypes and cultivars grown under irrigated and dryland conditions. J Food Compost Anal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2022.104571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Shubhashini A, Prabha N, Monica P, Chaudhari SR, Kapoor M. Short-chain β-manno-oligosaccharides from copra meal: structural characterization, prebiotic potential and anti-glycation activity. Food Funct 2022; 13:4086-4100. [PMID: 35315851 DOI: 10.1039/d2fo00013j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Size-exclusion chromatography, HR-ESI-MS and FT-IR of copra meal hydrolyzed by ManB-1601 showed the presence of oligosaccharides (CM-β-MOS) having a degree of polymerisation (DP) between 2 and 4. Thermal decomposition studies of the purified CM-β-MOS (DP 2, 3 and 4) showed mass loss at high temperatures (135.8 °C to 600 °C). DP2, DP3 and DP4 CM-β-MOS were adjudged as un-substituted Manβ-4Man, Manβ-4Manβ-4Man and Manβ-4Manβ-4Manβ-4Man, respectively, using NMR (1H and 13C) studies. During fermentation, purified CM-β-MOS supported the growth of Lactobacillus sp. and inhibited enteropathogens (Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella typhi). Acetate was the predominant short-chain fatty acid produced by Lactobacillus sp. RT-PCR studies of L. plantarum WCFS1 fed with CM-β-MOS showed up-regulation (up to 6.7-fold) of the cellobiose utilization operon (pts23C and pbg6) and oligo-sucrose utilization loci (pts1BCA and agl2). Biochemical (free amino groups, carbonyl and fructosamine content), fluorescence (AGEs-specific and intrinsic) and molecular docking studies suggested the anti-glycation potential of CM-β-MOS.
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- A Shubhashini
- Department of Protein Chemistry and Technology, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru-570 020, India.
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- Department of Protein Chemistry and Technology, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru-570 020, India. .,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Department of Protein Chemistry and Technology, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru-570 020, India. .,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Department of Spices and Flavour Sciences, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru 570 020, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Department of Protein Chemistry and Technology, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysuru-570 020, India. .,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Physicochemical, Rheological, Structural, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Properties of Polysaccharides Extracted from Tamarind Seeds. J FOOD QUALITY 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/9788248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In this study, the polysaccharides were firstly extracted from the tamarind seeds in which the crude polysaccharides have been extracted once by hot water extraction. The structure was characterized by FTIR, SEM, and X-ray diffraction after removing protein and small molecule impurities. Furthermore, the rheological and bioactivity of tamarind seed polysaccharides (TSP) were also investigated. The results indicated that the yield of the obtained polysaccharide was 3.42%. TSP was mainly composed of glucose (45.09%), galactose (22.80%), and xylose (28.89%), while it contained characteristic structure of polysaccharides, such as –OH, pyranose, and uronic acid at 3,418, 1,150, and 1,040 cm−1 respectively, which demonstrated that it was a uronic acid heteropolysaccharide. Moreover, the XRD pattern revealed the amorphous behavior of TSP, and it was found to consist of films or “sheets” reflected by SEM. The flow behavior testing confirmed its pseudoplastic character, and the flow behavior index (n) was between 0.4539 and 0.9201. The DPPH radical scavenging activity of TSP was 40.34% at 10 mg/mL. Furthermore, TSP displayed moderate hydroxyl radical scavenging and anti-bacterial activities, owing to its special structure and composition. Overall, our results suggested that TSP could be used as a food ingredient with anti-oxidative and antibacterial activities, which provides useful information on the potential utilization of TSP in the food industry.
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Jin Cho E, Gyo Lee Y, Song Y, Nguyen DT, Bae HJ. An integrated process for conversion of spent coffee grounds into value-added materials. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 346:126618. [PMID: 34954357 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are inexpensive materials with a complex composition that makes them promising feedstocks for a biorefinery.Here, conversion of SCG into a wide range of high value-added products (coffee oil, bio-ethanol, D-mannose, manno-oligosaccharide (MOS), cafestol and kahweol) using a novel integrated system was evaluated. The process involves oil extraction, MOS production by mannanase obtained from Penicillium purpurogenum, NaOH (Na) and hydrogen peroxide (HP) pretreatment for the degradation of lignin and phenolic compounds, diterpenes extraction, enzymatic hydrolysis, and fermentation, which can be performed using environmentally friendly technologies. Approximately 97 mL of coffee oil, 164 g of D-mannose, 102 g of MOS, 99 g of bioethanol and a dash of cafestol/kahweol were produced from 1 kg of dry SCG. Producing high-value co-products from SCG using an integrated approach as demonstrated here may be an efficient strategy to reduce waste generation, while improving the economics of the biorefinery production process.
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- Eun Jin Cho
- Bio-Energy Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 500-757, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioenergy Science and Technology, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 500-757, Republic of Korea
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- Bio-Energy Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 500-757, Republic of Korea
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- Bio-Energy Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 500-757, Republic of Korea; Department of Bioenergy Science and Technology, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 500-757, Republic of Korea.
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Hussain HR, Bashir S, Mahmood A, Sarfraz M, Kanwal M, Ahmad N, Shah HS, Nazir I. Fenugreek seed mucilage grafted poly methacrylate pH-responsive hydrogel: A promising tool to enhance the oral bioavailability of methotrexate. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 202:332-344. [PMID: 35041883 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.01.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This study aimed to develop the Fenugreek seed mucilage-based pH-responsive hydrogel system in order to improve the oral bioavailability of methotrexate (MTX). Fenugreek seed mucilage (FSM) was extracted from Trigonella foenum-graecum seeds. F1-F9 formulations of pH-responsive hydrogels were prepared using various FSM ratios, methacrylic acid (MAA), and methylene bis acrylamide (MBA) via free radical polymerization technique. Swelling behavior and in vitro drug release studies of prepared hydrogels were evaluated. Toxicity studies of prepared hydrogels were performed on normal cells and on Wistar rats (n = 6). Moreover, in vivo pharmacokinetics parameters were studied on albino rabbits. Hydrogels formation was confirmed by FTIR analysis, thermal analysis and SEM studies. The maximum swelling of hydrogel was found to be 384.7% at pH 7.4. MTX-loaded hydrogel showed the controlled release of MTX up to 24 h following Super Case II transport. Prepared hydrogels exhibited no toxicity in normal cells as well as in experimental subjects. MTX loaded hydrogels exhibited less inhibition compared to free MTX on Hela cells. In Vivo studies revealed 7.5-fold improved oral bioavailability of MTX with higher Cmax (928 ng/mL). These results indicate that the pH-responsive hydrogel system based on FSM is a promising tool for the controlled delivery of MTX.
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan.
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40100, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore 54000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan.
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Extraction, Purification, Optimization, and Application of Galactomannan-Based Edible Coating Formulations for Guava Using Response Surface Methodology. J FOOD QUALITY 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/5613046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Galactomannan from fenugreek and guar seeds were extracted, purified, and used in edible coatings, optimized via response surface methodology. The results showed that the emulsifying capacity and stability of fenugreek galactomannan (FG) and guar galactomannan (GG) increased with increase in the concentration of galactomannan up to 0.5–1%. The average optimized values of FG and GG in edible coatings were predicted to be 1.71% and 2.11% for weight loss, 0.72% and 2.14% for firmness, 1.02% and 1.44% for TSS, 0.83% and 1.36% for pH, 1.03% and 1.44% for acidity, respectively. Significant decrease in weight loss and maximum retention of firmness was observed in coated guava. The TSS increased up to a certain storage period in all treatments and decreased as the storage period progressed, whereas pH exhibited an increasing trend while a significant decrease in acidity was observed. The findings revealed that the shelf life of guava could considerably be improved by incorporating 1.24% galactomannan from GG and 1.01% from FG in the edible coating.
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Munshi M, Kumar P. Microencapsulation of fenugreek seed oil and oil load effect on maltodextrin and fenugreek seed mucilage as wall materials by spray drying. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Mohona Munshi
- Department of Food Engineering and Technology Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology Longowal India
- Department of Food Technology Vignan Foundation for Science, Technology and Research Guntur India
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- Department of Food Engineering and Technology Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology Longowal India
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Nevara GA, Syed Muhammad SK, Zawawi N, Mustapha NA, Karim R. Physicochemical and functional properties of carbohydrate–protein gum extracted from kenaf (
Hibiscus cannabinus
L.) seed. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Gita Addelia Nevara
- Department of Food Science Faculty of Food Science and Technology Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor 43400 UPM Malaysia
- Department of Nutrition Universitas Mohammad Natsir Bukittinggi Jalan Tan Malaka Bukit Cangang Bukittinggi Sumatera Barat 26136 Indonesia
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- Department of Food Science Faculty of Food Science and Technology Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor 43400 UPM Malaysia
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- Department of Food Science Faculty of Food Science and Technology Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor 43400 UPM Malaysia
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- Department of Food Technology Faculty of Food Science and Technology Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor 43400 UPM Malaysia
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- Department of Food Technology Faculty of Food Science and Technology Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor 43400 UPM Malaysia
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Crosstalk during the Carbon-Nitrogen Cycle That Interlinks the Biosynthesis, Mobilization and Accumulation of Seed Storage Reserves. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222112032. [PMID: 34769462 PMCID: PMC8585027 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222112032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Carbohydrates are the major storage reserves in seeds, and they are produced and accumulated in specific tissues during the growth and development of a plant. The storage products are hydrolyzed into a mobile form, and they are then translocated to the developing tissue following seed germination, thereby ensuring new plant formation and seedling vigor. The utilization of seed reserves is an important characteristic of seed quality. This review focuses on the seed storage reserve composition, source–sink relations and partitioning of the major transported carbohydrate form, i.e., sucrose, into different reserves through sucrolytic processes, biosynthetic pathways, interchanging levels during mobilization and crosstalk based on vital biochemical pathways that interlink the carbon and nitrogen cycles. Seed storage reserves are important due to their nutritional value; therefore, novel approaches to augmenting the targeted storage reserve are also discussed.
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A green approach for the sustained-intestinal delivery of red chili (Capsicum annum L) extracted capsaicinoids with enhanced bioavailability. J Funct Foods 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Srinivasa UM, Naidu MM. Selective extraction of galactomannan from fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) seed husk and its enzyme inhibitory potential associated with hyperglycaemia. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:4751-4759. [PMID: 33502752 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fenugreek seeds host various bioactive compounds, and galactomannan (GM) is a significant soluble fibre. In this study, selective extraction is adapted to extract fenugreek seed GM to improvise the yield recovery. The seeds are fractionated, separated and classified as husk and cotyledons. Comparative studies have been performed to evaluate the crude and pure GM yield between different groups such as the whole seed, and the classified fractions. Characterization is done using Fourier transform infrared, differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy, monosaccharide composition and optical density, and the structure is elucidated through nuclear magnetic resonance. The GM obtained through extraction is used to study its enzyme inhibitory property associated with hyperglycaemia. RESULTS GM yield extracted from the husk is highly significant compared to other groups. Crude GM and pure GM yield was 2 and 3.25 times higher than that obtained through whole seed samples. The characterization of the pure GM is on a par with the existing reports. The purified GM inhibited α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes in vitro, with an IC50 of 21.08 ± 0.085 and 67.17 ± 5.15 μg mL-1 , respectively. CONCLUSION Selective extraction prompts enhancement in the recovery of the bioactive compound, minimal use of resources, and promotes industrial viability. Characterization of the compound confirms the structure. Its enzyme inhibitory property makes GM a valuable compound in diabetic prevention/treatment. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Uma Maheshwari Srinivasa
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- Department of Spices and Flavour Sciences, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- Department of Spices and Flavour Sciences, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, India
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de Vries L, Guevara-Rozo S, Cho M, Liu LY, Renneckar S, Mansfield SD. Tailoring renewable materials via plant biotechnology. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS 2021; 14:167. [PMID: 34353358 PMCID: PMC8344217 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-021-02010-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Plants inherently display a rich diversity in cell wall chemistry, as they synthesize an array of polysaccharides along with lignin, a polyphenolic that can vary dramatically in subunit composition and interunit linkage complexity. These same cell wall chemical constituents play essential roles in our society, having been isolated by a variety of evolving industrial processes and employed in the production of an array of commodity products to which humans are reliant. However, these polymers are inherently synthesized and intricately packaged into complex structures that facilitate plant survival and adaptation to local biogeoclimatic regions and stresses, not for ease of deconstruction and commercial product development. Herein, we describe evolving techniques and strategies for altering the metabolic pathways related to plant cell wall biosynthesis, and highlight the resulting impact on chemistry, architecture, and polymer interactions. Furthermore, this review illustrates how these unique targeted cell wall modifications could significantly extend the number, diversity, and value of products generated in existing and emerging biorefineries. These modifications can further target the ability for processing of engineered wood into advanced high performance materials. In doing so, we attempt to illuminate the complex connection on how polymer chemistry and structure can be tailored to advance renewable material applications, using all the chemical constituents of plant-derived biopolymers, including pectins, hemicelluloses, cellulose, and lignins.
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- Lisanne de Vries
- Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
- US Department of Energy (DOE) Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, the Wisconsin Energy Institute, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI , 53726, USA
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- Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada.
- US Department of Energy (DOE) Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, the Wisconsin Energy Institute, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI , 53726, USA.
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Niknam R, Mousavi M, Kiani H. A new source of galactomannan isolated from
Gleditsia caspica
(Persian honey locust) seeds: Extraction and comprehensive characterization. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Rasoul Niknam
- Bioprocessing and Biodetection Lab (BBL) Department of Food Science and Technology College of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Tehran Karaj Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology College of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Tehran Karaj Iran
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- Bioprocessing and Biodetection Lab (BBL) Department of Food Science and Technology College of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Tehran Karaj Iran
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Fernandes RA, Garcia-Rojas EE. Effect of cosolutes on the rheological and thermal properties of Tara gum aqueous solutions. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2021; 58:2773-2782. [PMID: 34194111 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-020-04785-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The influence of the concentration (5-20 mg/mL) of different cosolutes (sucrose and NaCl) on the rheological and thermal properties of concentrated Tara gum (TG) solutions (1.5-2.5% w/v) was investigated. Furthermore, the structural properties of the TG, TG-sucrose and TG-NaCl solutions were studied. The TG, TG-sucrose and TG-NaCl solutions exhibited a pseudoplastic and typical viscoelastic behavior of an entangled network structure. An increase in the TG concentration increased the pseudoplasticity and the elasticity of the solutions, while the incorporation of NaCl reduced these properties. Sucrose had little influence on the rheological properties of the TG solutions. The texture profile and the water holding capacity of the TG solutions were significantly influenced by the concentration of the TG and did not change with the addition of the cosolutes. The thermal stability of the TG solutions was reduced by NaCl and was not altered by sucrose. The microstructures of the TG solutions was significantly affected by NaCl, supporting the results obtained from rheological and thermal analyses. The results of this study may be useful for the formulation and processing of foods containing TG.
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- Renata Alves Fernandes
- Pós Graduação em Engenharia Mecânica (PGMEC), Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Av. dos Trabalhadores, 420, Volta Redonda, RJ 27255-125 Brazil
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- Pós Graduação em Engenharia Mecânica (PGMEC), Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Av. dos Trabalhadores, 420, Volta Redonda, RJ 27255-125 Brazil.,Laboratório de Engenharia e Tecnologia Agroindustrial (LETA), Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Av. dos Trabalhadores, 420, Volta Redonda, RJ 27255-125 Brazil
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Guo R, Li X, Ma X, Sun X, Kou Y, Zhang J, Li D, Liu Y, Zhang H, Wu Y. Macromolecular and thermokinetic properties of a galactomannan from Sophora alopecuroides L. seeds: A study of molecular aggregation. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 262:117890. [PMID: 33838792 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The molecular aggregation of a galactomannan (NSAP-25) from Sophora alopecuroides L. seeds was investigated, where three polydisperse systems were confirmed during particle size analysis, indicating existence of different aggregates composed of random coil chains revealed by circular dichroism. Morphologically, NSAP-25 aggregate of various sizes (200-1200 nm) was possibly multi-stranded and formed by ellipsoid-like particles (20-60 nm) composed of compact coil chain, exhibiting extended amorphous structure with chain-like branches intertwined. Hence, NSAP-25 aggregation was inevitable, which exerted an unignorable effect on augmenting flexibility (β↓, γ↓, α↓ and Lp/ML↓) and compactness (ρ↓, df↑ and C∞↓) of branched random coil chain based on macromolecular analysis, especially when concentration increased. Moreover, it could be relevant to thermokinetic behavior of random nucleation and subsequent growth (A2 model and negative ΔS*) as well as good thermal stability (IPDT, ITS, t0.05, Tm and Tp), thus conferring potential applications for NSAP-25 in food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Rui Guo
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Safety, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Safety, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Safety, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Safety, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Safety, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Safety, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, National R&D Center for Edible Fungi Processing, Shanghai 201403, China.
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- Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Edible Fungi Resources and Utilization (South), Ministry of Agriculture, National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, National R&D Center for Edible Fungi Processing, Shanghai 201403, China.
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- School of Medical Instrument and Food Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Food Safety, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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Shahrajabian MH, Sun W, Marmitt DJ, Cheng Q. Diosgenin and galactomannans, natural products in the pharmaceutical sciences. CLINICAL PHYTOSCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s40816-021-00288-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
Diosgenin is an isospirostane derivative, which is a steroidal sapogenin and the product of acids or enzymes hydrolysis process of dioscin and protodioscin. Galactomannans are heteropolysaccharides composed of D-mannose and D-galactose, which are major sources of locust bean, guar, tara and fenugreek.
Methods
Literature survey was accomplished using multiple databases including PubMed, Science Direct, ISI web of knowledge and Google Scholar.
Results
Four major sources of seed galactomannans are locust bean (Ceratonia siliqua), guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), tara (Caesalpinia spinosa Kuntze), and fenugreek (T.foenum-graecum). Diosgenin has effect on immune system, lipid system, inflammatory and reproductive systems, caner, metabolic process, blood system, blood glucose and calcium regulation. The most important pharmacological benefits of galactomannan are antidiabetic, antioxidant, anticancer, anticholinesterase, antiviral activities, and appropriate for dengue virus and gastric diseases.
Conclusions
Considering the importance of diosgenin and galactomannans, the obtained findings suggest potential of diosgenin and galactomannans as natural products in pharmaceutical industries.
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Li P, Wang T, He J, Jiang J, Lei F. Diffusion of water and protein drug in 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether crosslinked galactomannan hydrogels and its correlation with the physicochemical properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 183:1987-2000. [PMID: 34087302 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.05.195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to obtain a better and safer galactomannan-based material for drug release applications. A novel epoxy-crosslinked galactomannan hydrogel (EGH) was prepared from guar gum using 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether as a crosslinking agent. The diffusion rate constant of water molecules in freeze-dried EGH positively correlated with water uptake/equilibrium swelling rate (WU/ESR), and the water molecules participated in Fickian diffusion. The ESR, WU/ESR, and bovine serum albumin (BSA) loading capacity of a customized EGH with a crosslinking density of 48.9% were 48.7 ± 0.15 g/g, 95.3%, and 56.4 mg/g, respectively. The release of BSA from freeze-dried EGH was affected by the WU/ESR and the pH; the release equilibrium time was ~40 h at pH 1.2, decreasing to ~24 h at pH 7.4. Furthermore, the cumulative release rate increased from 63.5% to 80.7% and the t50 decreased from 59 to 41 min upon changing from the acidic to basic pH. The release process conformed to the Ritger-Peppas and Hixson-Crowell models, and represented Fickian diffusion and chain relaxation. The EGH showed no cytotoxicity toward HeLa cells. Together, these results demonstrate the properties of a novel galactomannan-based hydrogel that can potentially be employed as a vehicle for drug delivery.
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- Pengfei Li
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MOE Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University for Nationalities, Nanning 530006, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MOE Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, MOE Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University for Nationalities, Nanning 530006, China.
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Carvalho R, Pedrosa C, Leal A, Palermo L, Mansur C. Extraction, characterization and rheological behavior of galactomannans in high salinity and temperature conditions. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMER ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/1023666x.2021.1930748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Raíssa Carvalho
- Laboratório de Macromoléculas e Colóides na Indústria de Petróleo, Instituto de Macromoléculas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Programa de Engenharia Metalúrgica e de Materiais-PEMM/COPPE, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Macromoléculas e Colóides na Indústria de Petróleo, Instituto de Macromoléculas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Macromoléculas e Colóides na Indústria de Petróleo, Instituto de Macromoléculas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Macromoléculas e Colóides na Indústria de Petróleo, Instituto de Macromoléculas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Macromoléculas e Colóides na Indústria de Petróleo, Instituto de Macromoléculas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Programa de Engenharia Metalúrgica e de Materiais-PEMM/COPPE, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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López-Ortiz A, Pacheco Pineda IY, Méndez-Lagunas LL, Balbuena Ortega A, Guerrero Martínez L, Pérez-Orozco JP, Del Río JA, Nair PK. Optical and thermal properties of edible coatings for application in solar drying. Sci Rep 2021; 11:10051. [PMID: 33980878 PMCID: PMC8115689 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88901-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Solar drying is a sustainable process that may impact the quality of dried food. This is because, pigments contained in food are sensitive to sunlight, and exposure to ultraviolet radiation can affect them. We applied biopolymer-based coatings on strawberry, from hydro-colloidal solutions of Opuntia ficus indica-mucilage, fenugreek, xanthan gum, gum Arabic, and guar gum to evaluate their potential use as UV filters for solar drying of food. Thermal properties and the optical transmittance, absorbance and reflectance of the coatings were measured to assess their influence on food-sunlight interaction. During the drying experiments, the moisture content, total anthocyanins (TA), and total phenolic compounds (TPC) were measured. Optical and thermal properties are influenced by the biopolymer-based coatings. Also, the optical properties are influenced by the coating thickness. The differences in optical and thermal properties influence the drying process. Differences exist in the drying rate for strawberry slices with coating, compared with those without the coatings. In general, the TA and TPC content in the product are better preserved under solar drying than in control experiments done in a drying oven. A partial transmittance of solar UV radiation is recommended to obtain increased TA and TPC contents in the dried product.
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- A López-Ortiz
- Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Morelos, 62580, Mexico.
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- Instituto Tecnológico de Zacatepec, Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Morelos, 62780, Mexico
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- Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral Regional (CIIDIR), Oaxaca, 71230, Mexico
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- Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Morelos, 62580, Mexico
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- Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Morelos, 62580, Mexico
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- Instituto Tecnológico de Zacatepec, Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Morelos, 62780, Mexico
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- Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Morelos, 62580, Mexico
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- Instituto de Energías Renovables, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Morelos, 62580, Mexico.
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Characterization of a Novel Thermophilic Mannanase and Synergistic Hydrolysis of Galactomannan Combined with Swollenin. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11020254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Aspergillus fumigatus HBFH5 is a thermophilic fungus which can efficiently degrade lignocellulose and which produces a variety of glycoside hydrolase. In the present study, a novel β-mannanase gene (AfMan5A) was expressed in Pichia pastoris and characterized. AfMan5A is composed of 373 amino acids residues, and has a calculated molecular weight of 40 kDa. It has been observed that the amino acid sequence of AfMan5A showed 74.4% homology with the ManBK from Aspergillus niger. In addition, the recombined AfMan5A exhibited optimal hydrolytic activity at 60 °C and pH 6.0. It had no activity loss after incubation for 1h at 60 °C, while 65% of the initial activity was observed after 1 h at 70 °C. Additionally, it maintained about 80% of its activity in the pH range from 3.0 to 9.0. When carob bean gum was used as the substrate, the Km and Vmax values of AfMan5A were 0.21 ± 0.05 mg·mL−1 and 15.22 ± 0.33 U mg−1·min−1, respectively. AfMan5A and AfSwol showed a strong synergistic interaction on galactomannan degradation, increasing the reduction of the sugars by up to 31%. Therefore, these findings contribute to new strategies for improving the hydrolysis of galactomannan using the enzyme cocktail.
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jahan F, Zaman SU, Arshad R, Tabish TA, Naseem AA, Shahnaz G. Mapping the potential of thiolated pluronic based nanomicelles for the safe and targeted delivery of vancomycin against staphylococcal blepharitis. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Recent trends in organic coating based on biopolymers and biomass for controlled and slow release fertilizers. J Control Release 2021; 330:341-361. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Development and in vitro evaluation of microparticles of fluoxetine in galactomannan against biofilms of S. aureus methicilin resistant. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 252:117184. [PMID: 33183631 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria is a global problem, by reducing the effectiveness of traditional antibiotics and decreasing the therapeutic arsenal to treat bacterial infections. This has led to an increase in researches about how to overcome this resistance to antibiotics. One strategy is the repositioning (or repurposing) of existing drugs not previously used to combat microorganisms, rather than the development of new drugs. Fluoxetine (FLX) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) and is considered one of the first highly selective antidepressants of the monoamine neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT). The objective of this study is to prepare and physically characterize fluoxetine microparticles with galactomannan and evaluate their efficacy against strains of Staphylococcus aureus sensitive and resistant to methicillin. The microparticles were analyzed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), infrared analysis (IR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). In addition, the percentage of encapsulation efficiency (EE%) and drug release kinetics were determined in vitro, along with the determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and evaluation of the action against biofilms. Physical tests were conducted to characterize galactomannan (GAL), FLX, oxacillin (OXA) and the galactomannan/fluoxetine microparticles (GFM). The EE% value was 98 % and, in regard the release, tests with the microparticles released about 60 % of the drug in 200 min. The isolated MIC results for FLX (255 μg/mL) and OXA MIC (1.97-15.62 μg/mL) showed that the strains were resistant. Furthermore, in the biofilms, microparticles showed statically significant improvement for all concentrations used. The study revealed that fluoxetine encapsulated in microparticles has the potential to act as an effective antimicrobial agent.
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Structure Analysis and Antioxidant Activity of a Novel Polysaccharide from Katan Seeds. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:6349019. [PMID: 33511204 PMCID: PMC7822655 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6349019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In the present work, a novel water-soluble polysaccharide (LWSP) was purified from Katan seeds. Polysaccharide was structurally characterized by NMR spectroscopic analysis, thin-layer chromatography (TLC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and UV absorption. TLC and HPLC showed that LWSP was a polysaccharide consisted mainly of glucose, mannose, xylose, and arabinose. The FTIR spectrum and UV absorption proved polysaccharide characteristic of LWSP. According to XRD, LWSP presented a semicrystalline behavior. The molecular weight was estimated as 64.56 kDa. Results obtained through 13C and 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) indicated that LWSP is consisted of four monosaccharide residues with α and β anomers. Physicochemical and antioxidant properties of LWSP were also investigated. Results revealed that LWSP exhibited interesting 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) (IC50 = 4.48 mg/ml) and chelating activity (IC50 = 4.79 mg/ml), and it displayed moderate reductive capacities. Overall, the findings suggested that LWSP is a promising source of natural additives in various industries fields.
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Joseph A, Kumar D, Balakrishnan A, Shanmughan P, Maliakel B, IM K. Surface-engineered liposomal particles of calcium ascorbate with fenugreek galactomannan enhanced the oral bioavailability of ascorbic acid: a randomized, double-blinded, 3-sequence, crossover study. RSC Adv 2021; 11:38161-38171. [PMID: 35498071 PMCID: PMC9044018 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra06483e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating, anti-thrombotic, and antiviral effects along with its protective effects against respiratory infections have generated a great interest in vitamin C (vitC) as an attractive functional/nutraceutical ingredient for the management of COVID-19. However, the oral bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of vitC have been shown to be complex and exhibit dose-dependent non-linear kinetics. Though sustained-release forms and liquid liposomal formulations have been developed, only marginal enhancement was observed in bioavailability. Here we report a novel surface-engineered liposomal formulation of calcium ascorbate (CAAS), using fenugreek galactomannan hydrogel in powder form, and its pharmacokinetics following a randomized, double-blinded, single-dose, 3-way crossover study on healthy human volunteers (n = 14). The physicochemical characterization and in vitro release studies revealed the uniform impregnation of CAAS liposomes within the pockets created by the sterically hindered galactomannan network as multilaminar liposomal vesicles with good encapsulation efficiency (>90%) and their stability and sustained-release under gastrointestinal pH conditions. Further human studies demonstrated >7-fold enhancement in the oral bioavailability of ascorbate with a significant improvement in pharmacokinetic properties (Cmax, Tmax, T1/2, and AUC), compared to the unformulated counterpart (UF-CAAS) when supplemented at an equivalent dose of 400 mg of CAAS as tablets and capsules. A green process to modulate the surface properties of liposome was reported using fenugreek galactomannan hydrogel and successfully applied to vitamin C with significant enhancement in human oral bioavailability.![]()
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- Ashil Joseph
- R&D Centre, Akay Natural Ingredients, Ambunad, Malaidamthuruth P. O., Cochin, 683561, India
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- R&D Centre, Akay Natural Ingredients, Ambunad, Malaidamthuruth P. O., Cochin, 683561, India
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- R&D Centre, Akay Natural Ingredients, Ambunad, Malaidamthuruth P. O., Cochin, 683561, India
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- R&D Centre, Akay Natural Ingredients, Ambunad, Malaidamthuruth P. O., Cochin, 683561, India
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- R&D Centre, Akay Natural Ingredients, Ambunad, Malaidamthuruth P. O., Cochin, 683561, India
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- R&D Centre, Akay Natural Ingredients, Ambunad, Malaidamthuruth P. O., Cochin, 683561, India
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Ammar MK, Handoussa H, Hanafi RS, El-Shazly M, Gad MZ. Multivariate approach for optimization of galactomannan extraction from seeds of Egyptian Trigonella foenum-graecum with insights on its pharmacological activities. Nat Prod Res 2020; 36:2125-2128. [PMID: 33103477 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1837817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Response surface methodology (RSM), based on the central composite design (CCD), was used for the systemic optimization of galactomannan (GAL) extraction from Trigonella foenum-graecum. GAL was reported to possess a variety of pharmacological effects and is commercialized as adjuvant therapy for diabetes, obesity, and hypercholesterolemia. Seven process variables were evaluated (12 experiments in a Plackett-Burman design) to screen the significant factors affecting the extraction yield. The three most significant variables were evaluated in CCD at two levels (twenty experimental designs) to obtain the utmost percentage yield. The yield of GAL extraction was influenced by the volume of the precipitating solvent to the volume of the soaking water and reached a maximum of 10.1% at a ratio of 3.633:1. Exploring the antioxidant, cytotoxic, and anti-microbial activities of GAL revealed cytotoxic activity against LS174-T colorectal cancer cells, weak antioxidant activity, and moderate antimicrobial activity against Candida tropicalis and Micrococcus species.
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- Mai K Ammar
- Pharmaceutical Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.,Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Rashid F, Bao Y, Ahmed Z, Huang JY. Effect of high voltage atmospheric cold plasma on extraction of fenugreek galactomannan and its physicochemical properties. Food Res Int 2020; 138:109776. [PMID: 33292954 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2020.109776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Fenugreek is a good source of galactomannan, however, conventional methods for its extraction are generally time-consuming and have relatively low recovery rates. In this study, we applied high voltage atmospheric cold plasma (HVACP) as a pretreatment and investigated its effects on galactomannan extraction from dry fenugreek seeds and soaked seeds in NaCl solution, as well as its physicochemical properties. Results showed that HVACP treatment with air at 80 kV for 30 min caused apparent structural disruption on fenugreek seed surface and decreased the pH of extracting solution, resulting in increased galactomannan extraction yields, by 122% from soaked seeds and 67% from dry seeds. Galactomannan treated with HVACP had higher water-binding capacity, swelling index and viscosity, as well as lower melting enthalpy. HVACP treatment also altered the surface morphology of galactomannan due to plasma etching, but no significant changes in its molecular and crystalline structures were observed. The findings of this study prove that HVACP can be a green approach, in terms of reduced chemical use, to effectively enhance the extraction efficiency of fenugreek galactomannan and modify its functional properties, hence facilitate more diverse applications in both food and polymer industries.
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- Farhat Rashid
- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; Institute of Food Science and Nutrition (IFSN), University of Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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- Department of Environmental Design Health & Nutritional Sciences, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
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Ashraf W, Shehzad A, Sharif HR, Aadil RM, Rafiq Khan M, Zhang L. Influence of selected hydrocolloids on the rheological, functional, and textural properties of wheat‐pumpkin flour bread. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.14777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Waqas Ashraf
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology Jiangnan University Wuxi China
- Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyUniversity of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan
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- Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyUniversity of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan
- UniLaSalle, Univ. Artois, EA7519 ‐ Transformations & Agro‐ressources, Normandie Université Mont‐Saint‐Aignan France
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- University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore Gujrat Campus Gujrat Pakistan
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- Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyUniversity of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan
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- Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyUniversity of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology Jiangnan University Wuxi China
- The Food College Shihezi University Shihezi China
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