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Zang Z, Wan F, Jia H, Ma G, Xu Y, Zhao Q, Wu B, Lu H, Huang X. Developing Effective Radio Frequency Vacuum Drying Processes for Moutan Cortex: Effect on Moisture Migration, Drying Kinetics, Physicochemical Quality, and Microstructure. Foods 2024; 13:2294. [PMID: 39063380 PMCID: PMC11275577 DOI: 10.3390/foods13142294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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This study aims to maximize the post-harvest quality of Moutan Cortex and reduce energy consumption. Radio frequency vacuum (RFV) technology was used to dehydrate Moutan Cortex in this study to investigate the effects of different drying temperatures, plate spacing, and vacuum degree on the drying kinetics, physicochemical quality, and microstructure of Moutan Cortex. The results showed that RFV drying shortened the dehydration time of the Moutan Cortex by 10.71-28.57% and increased the drying rate by 15.79-54.39% compared to hot-air drying. The best color (∆E = 6.08 ± 0.28, BI = 26.97 ± 0.98) and relatively high retention of polysaccharides, total phenolics, total flavonoids, antioxidant properties, paeonol, gallic acid, paeoniflorin, and benzoylpaeoniflorin contents were observed in the dried products of Moutan Cortex at a drying temperature of 50 °C, spacing of 90 mm, and vacuum of 0.025 MPa. Analyzing the microstructure, it was found that RFV drying could effectively inhibit the shrinkage and collapse of the cellular structure, and a regular and loose honeycomb pore structure appeared inside the samples, which contributed to the rapid migration of the internal moisture. This study can provide a theoretical reference basis for the selection and application of industrialized processing methods of high-quality Moutan Cortex.
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (Z.Z.); (F.W.); (H.J.); (G.M.)
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Kamruzzaman M, Shen L, Zhang Y, Xue L, Fu K, Zhu H, Zheng X. Optimization of Processing Parameters for Continuous Microwave Drying of Crab Apple Slices via Response Surface Methodology. Foods 2024; 13:2071. [PMID: 38998577 PMCID: PMC11240992 DOI: 10.3390/foods13132071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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To improve product quality and obtain suitable processing parameters for crab apple slices (CASs) produced by continuous microwave drying (CMD), the effects of processing parameters, including slice thickness, microwave power, air velocity, and conveyor belt speed, on the evaluation indexes in terms of temperature, moisture content, color (L*, a*, b*), hardness, brittleness, and total phenolic content of CASs were investigated via the response surface method. The results indicated that microwave power has the greatest effect on the evaluation indexes applied to the CASs under CMD, followed by air velocity, slice thickness, and conveyor belt speed. To produce the desired product quality, the appropriate parameters for CMD of CASs were optimized as 1.25 mm slice thickness, 14,630 W microwave power, 0.50 m·s-1 air velocity, and 0.33 m·min-1 conveyor belt speed. Following that, the moisture content under CMD was found to be 13.53%, the desired color, hardness 0.79 g, brittleness 12.97 (number of peaks), and the total phenolic content 5.48 mg·g-1. This research provides a theoretical framework for optimizing the processing parameters of CASs using the response surface method.
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- Md Kamruzzaman
- College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600, Changjiang Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600, Changjiang Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600, Changjiang Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600, Changjiang Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600, Changjiang Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600, Changjiang Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600, Changjiang Road, Xiangfang District, Harbin 150030, China
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Carrillo YS, Ulloa JA, Urías Silvas JE, Ramírez Ramírez JC, Leyva RG. Physicochemical and functional characteristics of a gourd ( Cucurbita argyrosperma Huber) seed protein isolate subjected to high-intensity ultrasound. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32225. [PMID: 38868042 PMCID: PMC11168437 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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The impact of high-intensity ultrasound (HIU, 20 kHz) on the physicochemical and functional characteristics of gourd seed protein isolate (GoSPI) was studied. GoSPI was prepared from oil-free gourd seed flour through alkaline extraction (pH 11) and subsequent isoelectric precipitation (pH 4). The crude protein concentration of GoSPI ranged from 91.56 ± 0.17 % to 95.43 ± 0.18 %. Aqueous suspensions of GoSPI (1:3.5 w/v) were ultrasonicated at powers of 200, 400, and 600 W for 15 and 30 min. Glutelins (76.18 ± 0.15 %) were the major protein fraction in GoSPI. HIU decreased the moisture, ash, ether extract, and nitrogen-free extract contents and the hue angle, available water and a* and b* color parameters of the GoSPI in some treatments. The L* color parameter increased (7.70 %) after ultrasonication. HIU reduced the bulk density (52.63 %) and particle diameter (39.45 %), as confirmed by scanning electron microscopy, indicating that ultrasonication dissociated macromolecular aggregates in GoSPI. These structural changes enhanced the oil retention capacity and foam stability by up to 62.60 and 6.84 %, respectively, while the increases in the solvability, water retention capacity, and emulsifying activity index of GoSPI were 90.10, 19.80, and 43.34 %, respectively. The gelation, foaming capacity, and stability index of the emulsion showed no improvement due to HIU. HIU altered the secondary structure of GoSPI by decreasing the content of α-helices (49.66 %) and increasing the content of β-sheets (52.00 %) and β-turns (65.00 %). The electrophoretic profile of the GoSPI was not changed by HIU. The ultrasonicated GoSPI had greater functional attributes than those of the control GoSPI and could therefore be used as a functional food component.
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- Yessica Silva Carrillo
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Biológico Agropecuarias, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Carretera Tepic-Compostela, Km 9, 63780, Xalisco, Nayarit, Mexico
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- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Biológico Agropecuarias, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Carretera Tepic-Compostela, Km 9, 63780, Xalisco, Nayarit, Mexico
- Centro de Tecnología de Alimentos, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Ciudad de la Cultura Amado Nervo, 63155, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco A.C., Camino Arenero 1227, El Bajío, 45019, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Unidad Académica de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Carretera Compostela-Chapalilla, Km 3.5, 63700, Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico
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- Unidad Académica de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Carretera Compostela-Chapalilla, Km 3.5, 63700, Compostela, Nayarit, Mexico
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Grassino AN, Karlović S, Šošo L, Dujmić F, Sabolović MB, Marelja M, Brnčić M. Influence of Different Drying Processes on the Chemical and Texture Profile of Cucurbita maxima Pulp. Foods 2024; 13:520. [PMID: 38397497 PMCID: PMC10888355 DOI: 10.3390/foods13040520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The effects of hot air (HAD), vacuum (VAD) and conductive (CD) drying on the chemical and textural profiles of Cucurbita maxima pulp were investigated to find suitable drying conditions to avoid postharvest losses of pumpkin. The results showed that the drying methods had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on the chemical and textural profiles of pumpkin pulp. The ash content was lower in VAD (up to 7.65%) than in HAD (up to 9.88%) and CD pulp (up to 9.21%). The samples of HAD, CD and VAD had a higher fat content, up to 3.07, 2.66 and 2.51%, respectively, than fresh pulp (1.55%). The total fibre content is lower for VAD (up to 8.78%) than for HAD (up to 15.43%) and CD pulp (13.94%). HAD pulp at 70 °C (~15.51%) and VAD and CD pulp processed between 50 and 60 °C (~22%) are good sources of protein. HAD and CD pulp at 70 °C and VAD at 50 °C resulted in a high sugar content (up to 83.23%). In addition to drying, the extraction time of 40 min used in ultrasound-assisted extraction is optimal, especially for protein and sugar recovery in dried samples. Drying also led to strong changes in the textural properties of the pulp, so that an excellent dried intermediate product is the one obtained using HAD at a temperature of 70 °C and an airflow of 0.5 m/s.
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia; (A.N.G.); (S.K.); (L.Š.); (F.D.); (M.B.S.); (M.M.)
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Zang Z, Wan F, Ma G, Xu Y, Wang T, Wu B, Huang X. Enhancing peach slices radio frequency vacuum drying by combining ultrasound and ultra-high pressure as pretreatments: Effect on drying characteristics, physicochemical quality, texture and sensory evaluation. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2024; 103:106786. [PMID: 38309049 PMCID: PMC10847764 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2024.106786] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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To maximally maintain fruits and vegetables quality after harvest, this study used ultrasonic (US) and ultra-high pressure (UHP) techniques as pretreatments for radio frequency vacuum (RFV) drying of peach slices, and investigated the effects of different pretreatments (US, UHP, UHP-US, and US-UHP) on drying characteristics, physicochemical qualities, texture properties, and sensory evaluation of peach slices. Results showed that the drying rate was increased by 15.79 ∼ 54.39 % and the contents of pectin, hemicellulose, total phenolic, total flavonoid, phenolic acids, individual sugar annd antioxidant of the samples were significantly increased after US combined with UHP pretreatment (P < 0.05). US-UHP + RFV dried peach slices obtained brighter color, better texture attributes of hardness, cohesiveness, chewiness, springiness, and resilience. The dehydrated samples pretreated by UHP-US had the best overall acceptance, appearance, and crispness with lower off-odor and sourness compared to the dehydrated peach slices with US and UHP pretreatment. Notably, the highest cellulose and organic acids were found in dehydrated peach slices by control, followed by samples US, and samples with UHP pretreatment. The microstructure showed that the internal organization of peach slices appeared as uniform and regular honeycomb porous structure after US-UHP pretreatment. The findings may provide theoretical reference for the development of energy-efficient and high-quality drying technology for fruits and vegetables.
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- Zepeng Zang
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, China.
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Zancan TD, Monserrat JM, Marreiro Gomes RM, Martins VG, Wasielesky W, Tesser MB. Effects of including of Japanese Pumpkin Seeds and Pomace in the Diets of Pacific White Shrimp ( Penaeus vannamei). Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3480. [PMID: 38003098 PMCID: PMC10668790 DOI: 10.3390/ani13223480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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A 60-day feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of including pumpkin seeds and pomace in the diets of Pacific white shrimp Penaeus vannamei, and the effects of these supplements on growth performance, body composition, and total polyphenol, flavonoid and carotenoid contents, as well as on total antioxidant activity, and body color parameters. Five diets were evaluated: pumpkin seeds (PS) at 50 and 100 g·kg-1, pumpkin pomace (PP) at 50 and 100 g·kg-1, and a control treatment. Pacific white shrimp (P. vannamei) juveniles (0.60 ± 0.01 g) were stocked in 15 tanks (310 L), containing 30 shrimps per tank, and the treatments were randomly distributed in triplicate. At the end of the experiment, shrimps were euthanized, weighed, and dissected for further analyses. The inclusion of PS in the diets impaired growth performance, reduced the total flavonoid content and had a pro-oxidative effect on muscle. The inclusion of PP in the diets did not affect growth performance, improved the feed conversion ratio, increased the total flavonoid content in the diets and hepatopancreas, and improved the antioxidant activity of the feeds and shrimp muscle. The total carotenoid content of the feeds increased with the inclusion of PS or PP in the diets; however, the total carotenoid content of shrimp increased only in those fed PP diets. Shrimp fed with PS diets showed a yellowish color and higher saturation when fresh and a reddish color and yellow hue angle after cooking. Shrimp fed PP diets turned reddish and yellowish, both when fresh and after cooking. The inclusion of PS in P. vannamei diets is not recommended; however, PP can be included at 100 g·kg-1 without affecting the growth parameters. Further studies evaluating the inclusion of higher PP levels in shrimp diets are recommended.
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- Thaise Dalferth Zancan
- Institute of Oceanography, Federal University of Rio Grande, Av. Itália, km 8, Rio Grande 96203-900, Brazil; (T.D.Z.); (R.M.M.G.); (W.W.J.)
- Laboratory of Aquatic Organisms Nutrition (LANOA), Rio Grande 96210-030, Brazil
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande, Av. Itália, km 8, Rio Grande 96203-900, Brazil;
- Laboratory of Functional Biochemistry of Aquatic Organisms (BIFOA), Rio Grande 96210-030, Brazil
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- Institute of Oceanography, Federal University of Rio Grande, Av. Itália, km 8, Rio Grande 96203-900, Brazil; (T.D.Z.); (R.M.M.G.); (W.W.J.)
- Laboratory of Functional Biochemistry of Aquatic Organisms (BIFOA), Rio Grande 96210-030, Brazil
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- School of Chemistry and Food, Federal University of Rio Grande, Av. Itália, km 8, Rio Grande 96203-900, Brazil;
- Laboratory of Food Technology (LTA), Rio Grande 96203-900, Brazil
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- Institute of Oceanography, Federal University of Rio Grande, Av. Itália, km 8, Rio Grande 96203-900, Brazil; (T.D.Z.); (R.M.M.G.); (W.W.J.)
- Marine Shrimp Laboratory, Rio Grande 96210-030, Brazil
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- Institute of Oceanography, Federal University of Rio Grande, Av. Itália, km 8, Rio Grande 96203-900, Brazil; (T.D.Z.); (R.M.M.G.); (W.W.J.)
- Laboratory of Aquatic Organisms Nutrition (LANOA), Rio Grande 96210-030, Brazil
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Chao E, Fan L. Changes in polyphenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of seed-used pumpkin during hydrothermal treatment. Food Chem 2023; 414:135646. [PMID: 36841106 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135646] [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: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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An environmentally friendly physical processing method, hydrothermal treatment (HT), was used to increase the content of specific compounds and antioxidant activities of seed-used pumpkin byproducts. The influence of hydrothermal temperature (80 °C-160 °C) and time (30-150 min) on changes in polyphenols and antioxidation was evaluated. The results revealed that the maximum free polyphenol content (140 °C for 120 min) was 3.96-fold higher than the untreated samples. Elevated temperature and long duration changed phenolic acid contents. For example, p-coumaric acid, rutin and chlorogenic acid exhibited a decreasing trend, and p-hydroxybenzoic acid, quercetin and cinnamic acid showed an increasing trend. Compared to controls, HT was significantly associated with increased antioxidant activities. To comprehensively reveal the influence of hydrothermal temperature and time on changes in polyphenolic content, back propagation artificial neural network (BP-ANN) models with accurate prediction ability were developed, and the results exhibited well-fitted and strong approximation ability (R2 > 0.95 and RMSE < 2 %) and stability.
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- Erpeng Chao
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science & Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China; Collaborat Innovat Ctr Food Safety & Qual Control, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China.
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Zang Z, Zhang Q, Huang X, Jiang C, He C, Wan F. Effect of Ultrasonic Combined with Vacuum Far-infrared on the Drying Characteristics and Physicochemical Quality of Angelica sinensis. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-023-03076-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Effects of Different Drying Methods on the Drying Characteristics and Quality of Codonopsis pilosulae Slices. Foods 2023; 12:foods12061323. [PMID: 36981249 PMCID: PMC10048468 DOI: 10.3390/foods12061323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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The present study aimed to investigate the effect of rotary microwave vacuum drying (RMVD), radio frequency vacuum drying (RFVD), vacuum far infrared drying (VFID), vacuum drying (VD), hot air drying (HD) and natural drying (ND) on the drying characteristics, active ingredients and microstructure of Codonopsis pilosulae slices. Compared with the fitting results of the four models, the Weibull model is the most suitable drying model for Codonopsis. The RFVD and HD color difference values were smaller compared to ND. The effective moisture diffusivity (Deff) under different drying methods was between 0.06 × 10−8 m2/s and 3.95 × 10−8 m2/s. RMVD-dried products had the shortest drying time and retained more active ingredients. The microstructure analysis revealed that the porous structure of RMVD is more favorable for water migration. RMVD is a promising dehydration method for obtaining high-value-added dried Codonopsis products.
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Zang Z, Huang X, He C, Zhang Q, Jiang C, Wan F. Improving Drying Characteristics and Physicochemical Quality of Angelica sinensis by Novel Tray Rotation Microwave Vacuum Drying. Foods 2023; 12:foods12061202. [PMID: 36981129 PMCID: PMC10048411 DOI: 10.3390/foods12061202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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In order to improve the shortcomings of uneven heating of traditional microwave drying and to maximally maintain food quality after harvest, a rotary microwave vacuum drying equipment was fabricated and used for drying experiments on Angelica sinensis to explore the effects of drying temperature, slice thickness, and vacuum degree on drying characteristics, physicochemical quality, and microstructure of dried Angelica sinensis products. The results showed that microwave vacuum drying can significantly shorten the drying time and improved the drying efficiency. Six different mathematical models were investigated and the Midilli model was the best-fitted model for all samples (R2 = 0.99903, Pearson’s r = 0.99952), and drying methods had various effects on different indexes and were confirmed by Pearson’s correlation analysis and principal component analysis. The optimal process parameters for microwave vacuum drying of Angelica sinensis were determined by entropy weight-coefficient of variation method as 45 °C, 4 mm, −0.70 kPa. Under this condition, well preserved of ferulic acid, senkyunolide I, senkyunolide H, ligustilide, total phenols and antioxidant activity, bright color (L* = 77.97 ± 1.89, ΔE = 6.77 ± 2.01), complete internal organizational structure and more regular cell arrangement were obtained in the samples. This study will provide a theoretical reference for the excavation of the potential value and the development of industrial processing of Angelica sinensis.
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Tabolacci C, De Vita D, Facchiano A, Bozzuto G, Beninati S, Failla CM, Di Martile M, Lintas C, Mischiati C, Stringaro A, Del Bufalo D, Facchiano F. Phytochemicals as Immunomodulatory Agents in Melanoma. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:2657. [PMID: 36768978 PMCID: PMC9916941 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Cutaneous melanoma is an immunogenic highly heterogenic tumor characterized by poor outcomes when it is diagnosed late. Therefore, immunotherapy in combination with other anti-proliferative approaches is among the most effective weapons to control its growth and metastatic dissemination. Recently, a large amount of published reports indicate the interest of researchers and clinicians about plant secondary metabolites as potentially useful therapeutic tools due to their lower presence of side effects coupled with their high potency and efficacy. Published evidence was reported in most cases through in vitro studies but also, with a growing body of evidence, through in vivo investigations. Our aim was, therefore, to review the published studies focused on the most interesting phytochemicals whose immunomodulatory activities and/or mechanisms of actions were demonstrated and applied to melanoma models.
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- Claudio Tabolacci
- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Biology, University of Rome La Sapienza, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- National Center for Drug Research and Evaluation, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Preclinical Models and New Therapeutic Agents Unit, Department of Research and Advanced Technologies, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Medical Genetics, Department of Medicine, Università Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy
- Operative Research Unit of Medical Genetics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
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- National Center for Drug Research and Evaluation, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Preclinical Models and New Therapeutic Agents Unit, Department of Research and Advanced Technologies, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Hussain A, Kausar T, Sehar S, Sarwar A, Ashraf AH, Jamil MA, Noreen S, Rafique A, Iftikhar K, Aslam J, Quddoos MY, Majeed MA, Zerlasht M. Utilization of pumpkin, pumpkin powders, extracts, isolates, purified bioactives and pumpkin based functional food products: A key strategy to improve health in current post COVID 19 period: An updated review. APPLIED FOOD RESEARCH 2022; 2:100241. [PMID: 38620808 PMCID: PMC9675195 DOI: 10.1016/j.afres.2022.100241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Progression of today's world has been given setback due to the adversity of a novel, viral and deadly outbreak COVID 19, which raised the concerns of the scientists, researchers and health related officials about the inherent and adaptive immune system of the living body and its relation with healthy diet balanced with pharma foods. Choice of right food can help to build and boost adaptive immunity and pumpkin due to excellent profile of functional and nutraceutical constituents must be the part of both infected and non-infected person's daily diet. Vitamins, minerals, phenolic acids, essential oils, peptides, carotenoids and polysaccharides present in pumpkin could accommodate the prevailing deficiencies in the body to fought against the pathogens. Pumpkins are well equipped with nutraceuticals and functional ingredients therefore, consumption and processing of this remarkable fruit must be encouraged as pharma food due to its antihyperlipidemic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antihyperglycemic, immunomodulatory, antihypertensive, antimicrobial and antioxidant potential, and these pharmacological properties of pumpkin are directly or indirectly related to the COVID 19 outbreak. Utilization of pumpkin has a domain in the form of powders, extracts, isolates, and pumpkin incorporated food products. A wide range of healthy, nutritious and functional food products has been developed from pumpkin, which includes juice, soup, porridge, chips, biscuits, bread, cake, bar and noodles. In recent times some innovative and novel technologies have been applied to process and preserve pumpkin for its enhanced shelf life and bioaccessibility of nutrients. Need of healthy eating in current post COVID 19 period is very crucial for healthy population, and medicinal foods like pumpkin, and bioactive compounds present in this functional food could play a vital role in developing a healthy community around the globe.
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- Ashiq Hussain
- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Institute of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Effect of different processing methods of hawthorn on the properties and emulsification performance of hawthorn pectin. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 298:120121. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Gaweł-Bęben K, Czech K, Strzępek-Gomółka M, Czop M, Szczepanik M, Lichtarska A, Kukula-Koch W. Assessment of Cucurbita spp. Peel Extracts as Potential Sources of Active Substances for Skin Care and Dermatology. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27217618. [PMID: 36364444 PMCID: PMC9657783 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27217618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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By-products of cultivated plants are one of the major environmental concerns worldwide. Due to the high concentration of bioactive chemicals, such waste may be considered hazardous due to the interference with the plant growth, deterioration of the drinking water quality or toxic effects on sensitive marine organisms. Moreover, plant-derived by-products, with proper handling, may represent a low-cost source of bioactive compounds potentially important for pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. The aim of the study was to evaluate the phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, the influence of tyrosinase activity, in vitro sun protecting factor and cytotoxicity of 15 extracts from peels of five cultivars of Cucurbita maxima and C. moschata. The extracts were prepared using “green solvents” (water, 50% propylene glycol, and 20% ethanol) and ultrasound-assisted extraction. The performed analysis showed that the peel extracts from various cultivars differ significantly in respect to the phytochemical content and activity. The type of solvent also had a significant impact on the extract’s composition and bioactivity. Aqueous peel extracts contained the highest amounts of flavonoids, showed the greatest antioxidant potential and the most significant in vitro SPF values. In vitro studies showed that the analyzed peel extracts are not cytotoxic for human keratinocytes up to the concentration of 1000 µg/mL and thus might be considered as non-irritant for the skin. The study confirms the potential application of peel extracts from Cucurbita spp. cultivars in cosmetic products.
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- Katarzyna Gaweł-Bęben
- Department of Cosmetology, University of Information Technology and Management, Sucharskiego 2, 35-225 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Cosmetology, University of Information Technology and Management, Sucharskiego 2, 35-225 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Cosmetology, University of Information Technology and Management, Sucharskiego 2, 35-225 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 11, 20-080 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Cosmetology, University of Information Technology and Management, Sucharskiego 2, 35-225 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Cosmetology, University of Information Technology and Management, Sucharskiego 2, 35-225 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plants Garden, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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Influence of combined freeze-drying and far-infrared drying technologies on physicochemical properties of seed-used pumpkin. Food Chem 2022; 398:133849. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Dumitraș DA, Andrei S. Recent Advances in the Antiproliferative and Proapoptotic Activity of Various Plant Extracts and Constituents against Murine Malignant Melanoma. Molecules 2022; 27:2585. [PMID: 35458783 PMCID: PMC9028509 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27082585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Although conventional medicine, chemical drug synthesis and pharmaceutical research are advancing at a rapid pace, nature remains a major supplier of biological molecules. Natural bioactive compounds are studied closely especially as an alternative to the limitations of conventional therapy in many diseases, melanoma being one of them. Malignant melanoma is a highly aggressive type of cancer, and the current methods of treatment used are cryotherapy, external surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, biological therapy, and targeted drug therapy. Unfortunately, these treatment methods are often inefficient, extremely expensive and cause many side effects, which is why focusing on melanoma chemoprevention and adjuvant therapy with natural herbal phytoconstituents is an emerging strategy to prevent, cure or treat melanoma. This review aims to examine the latest discoveries in terms of potential natural bioactive compounds that possess important activity against the development and spread of murine melanoma cancer. In particular, the use of different phytochemicals such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, terpenoids, essential oils and carotenoids in vitro and in vivo models will be discussed. These data are helpful in guiding researchers in the direction of studying phytonutrients with important effects in the prevention and treatment of melanoma.
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Mănăştur no. 3–5, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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Ye F, Qiao X, Gui A, Wang S, Liu P, Wang X, Teng J, Zheng L, Feng L, Han H, Gao S, Zheng P. Metabolomics Provides A Novel Interpretation of the Changes in Main Compounds during Black Tea Processing through Different Drying Methods. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26216739. [PMID: 34771147 PMCID: PMC8587435 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26216739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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This study aimed to compare the effect of hot roller (HR) drying and hot air (HA) drying on the sensory evaluation, chemical quality, antioxidant activity, and metabolic profile of Yihong Congou black tea processed from E’cha NO1. The Yihong Congou black tea dried with HA obtained higher sensory scores and better chemical qualities such as the hue of tea brew color (a and b), content of theaflavins, thearubigins, water extract, free amino acids, tea polyphenol, and the ratio of polyphenol to amino acids as well as higher antioxidant capacities compared to that dried with HR. The HA drying tea increased the contents of volatile compounds that had positive correlation with sweet and flowery flavor, while the HR drying tea increased the contents of volatile compounds related to fruity flavor. Moreover, non-targeted metabolomics data indicated that the levels of most free amino acids significantly increased, while the levels of most soluble sugars reduced in the HA drying method compared to the HR drying method. The metabolic analysis was also consistent with the above results and revealed that D-ribose and gallic acid were the main characteristic metabolites of HA drying. Our results could provide a technical reference and theoretical guide to processing a high quality of Yihong Congou black tea.
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- Fei Ye
- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.10 South Lake Avenue, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430064, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (S.W.); (P.L.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.)
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.6 Dafeng Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510665, China;
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation and Utilization, Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.6 Dafeng Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510665, China;
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.10 South Lake Avenue, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430064, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (S.W.); (P.L.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.10 South Lake Avenue, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430064, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (S.W.); (P.L.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.10 South Lake Avenue, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430064, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (S.W.); (P.L.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.10 South Lake Avenue, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430064, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (S.W.); (P.L.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.10 South Lake Avenue, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430064, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (S.W.); (P.L.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.10 South Lake Avenue, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430064, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (S.W.); (P.L.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.10 South Lake Avenue, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430064, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (S.W.); (P.L.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.)
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- Mu Lan Tian Xiang Co., Ltd., Huangpi District, Wuhan 432200, China;
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.10 South Lake Avenue, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430064, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (S.W.); (P.L.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.)
- Correspondence: (S.G.); (P.Z.)
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- Institute of Fruit and Tea, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No.10 South Lake Avenue, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430064, China; (F.Y.); (A.G.); (S.W.); (P.L.); (X.W.); (J.T.); (L.Z.); (L.F.)
- Correspondence: (S.G.); (P.Z.)
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