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Sun Q, Wu F, Wu W, Yu W, Zhang G, Huang X, Hao Y, Luo L. Identification and quality evaluation of Lushan Yunwu tea from different geographical origins based on metabolomics. Food Res Int 2024; 186:114379. [PMID: 38729702 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114379] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
Abstract
The relationship between the chemical composition and quality of Lushan Yunwu tea (LYT) from different geographical origins is not clear. Sensory evaluation, metabolomics analyses combined with chemometrics were conducted on LYT from 8 different geographical origins, and altitude was identified as the main factor responsible for the differences among LYT. A total of 32 non-volatile and 27 volatile compounds were identified as marker metabolites to distinguish the origins of high altitudes from those of low altitudes. LYT samples from higher altitude areas contained more free amino acids, sugars, and organic acids, and less catechins, which may contribute to the reduction of bitterness and astringency and the enhancement of umami. The contents of geranylacetone, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl caprylate, 3-carene, d-cadinene, linalool, nerol, and nerolidol in high altitude areas were higher than those in low altitude areas, indicating that LYT from high altitude had strong floral and fruity aroma. The altitudes were positively correlated with pH value, total flavonoids, soluble protein, total free amino acids, and the antioxidant capacities of the LYT. This study provided a theoretical basis for the study of the effect of altitude on tea quality.
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Affiliation(s)
- Qifang Sun
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China; State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China.
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Yu W, Li X, Sun Q, Yi S, Zhang G, Chen L, Li Z, Li J, Luo L. Metabolomics and network pharmacology reveal the mechanism of Castanopsis honey against Streptococcus pyogenes. Food Chem 2024; 441:138388. [PMID: 38219368 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138388] [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: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) is one of the most virulent and infectious bacteria, severely threatening health and lives of people worldwide. Honey has been proven to have effective capability against GAS, but the underlying metabolites and mechanisms are still unclear. In this study, the Castanopsis honey (CH) showed significant antibacterial ability compared to other seven kinds of honey and artificial honey. Furthermore, the antibacterial metabolites and their targets in CH were screened by combined method of metabolomics, network pharmacology, and molecular docking. The results suggested that the activities of two antioxidant enzymes, glutathione peroxidase and tyrosyl tRNA synthetase identified as the primary targets, were significantly inhibited by CH, which significantly increased the level of oxidative stress in GAS. The results revealed a possibly novel mechanism regulating the oxidative stress and inhibits the growth in bacteria, providing strong experimental evidence to support the further development of CH as a novel antibacterial agent.
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- Wenjie Yu
- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, (School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, (School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health, (School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China; School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 China; State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China.
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Zhang G, Zhang Y, Yuan B, Tiang En R, Li S, Zheng H, Hu F. An innovative molecular approach towards the cost-effective entomological authentication of honey. NPJ Sci Food 2024; 8:24. [PMID: 38693255 PMCID: PMC11063038 DOI: 10.1038/s41538-024-00268-9] [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: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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Honey authentication and traceability are crucial not only for economic purposes but also for ensuring safety. However, the widespread adoption of cutting-edge technologies in practical applications has been hampered by complex, time-consuming sample pre-treatment processes, the need for skilled personnel, and substantial associated expenses. This study aimed to develop a simple and cost-effective molecular technique to verify the entomological source of honey. By utilizing newly designed primers, we successfully amplified the mitochondrial 16S ribosomal RNA gene of honey bees from honey, confirming the high quality of the extracted DNA. Employing RFLP analysis with AseI endonuclease, species-specific restriction patterns were generated for honey derived from six closely related honey bees of the Apis genus. Remarkably, this method was proven equally effective in identifying heat-treated and aged honey by presenting the same RFLP profiles as raw honey. As far as we know, this is the initial research of the simultaneous differentiation of honey from closely related honey bee species using the restriction endonuclease AseI and mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene fragments. As a result, it holds tremendous potential as a standardized guideline for regulatory agencies to ascertain the insect origins of honey and achieve comprehensive traceability.
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- Guozhi Zhang
- Key laboratory of silkworm and bee resource utilization and innovation of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key laboratory of silkworm and bee resource utilization and innovation of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key laboratory of silkworm and bee resource utilization and innovation of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key laboratory of silkworm and bee resource utilization and innovation of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key laboratory of silkworm and bee resource utilization and innovation of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key laboratory of silkworm and bee resource utilization and innovation of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Key laboratory of silkworm and bee resource utilization and innovation of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Du S, Luo J, Tu X, Ai Z, Wu D, Zou Z, Luo L. Metabolic profiling of Oryza sativa seedlings under chilling stress using nanoliter electrospray ionization mass spectrometry. Food Chem 2024; 438:138005. [PMID: 37983997 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138005] [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: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Low temperatures significantly impact on rice (Oryza sativa) yield and quality. Traditional metabolomic techniques, often involving time-consuming chromatography-mass spectrometry procedures, are currently in use. This study investigated metabolomic responses of rice seedlings under low-temperature stress using nanoliter electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (nanoESI-MS) in combination with multivariate analysis. Results revealed distinct metabolic profiles in 'Qiutianxiaoting' (japonica) and '93-11' (indica) rice seedlings. Among the 36 identified compounds in rice, seven key metabolites, comprising l-glutamic acid, asparagine, tryptophan, citric acid, α-linolenic acid, malic acid, and inositol, were identified as responsive to cold stress. Notably, malic acid content reached 1332.40 μg/g dry weight in Qiutianxiaoting and 1444.13 μg/g in 93-11. Both the qualitative and quantitative results of nanoESI-MS were further confirmed through gas chromatography-mass spectrometry validation. The findings highlight the potential of nanoESI-MS for rapidly characterizing crucial metabolites across diverse plant species under exposure to stress.
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- Shangguang Du
- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, PR China; School of Life Sciences, Nanchang Normal University, Nanchang, 330031, PR China; School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang Normal University, Nanchang, 330031, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang Normal University, Nanchang, 330031, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, PR China
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- School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China.
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Li H, Liu Z, Song M, Jiang A, Lang Y, Chen L. Aromatic profiles and enantiomeric distributions of volatile compounds during the ripening of Dendropanax dentiger honey. Food Res Int 2024; 175:113677. [PMID: 38129024 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113677] [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: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Dendropanax dentiger honey (DDH) is a specialty herbal honey from China. Previous research on DDH has mostly focused on its composition and potential chemical markers, no studies have been conducted on the changes in aroma characteristics and chiral odorants during its maturation. Therefore, the present study aims to address the missing parts. The proportions and total concentrations of 185 volatile compounds identified in different classes varied with DDHs ripening. Fourteen common odor-active compounds were identified by odor activity values (OAVs) and GC-olfactometry (GC-O) analysis. The aroma profiles of DDHs were observed to vary at different ripening stages, although the dominant aroma characteristic was "fruity" aroma, which became more pronounced with increasing maturity. The enantiomeric contents and distributions of 7 volatile enantiomers were related to specific physicochemical indicators and the maturity of DDHs, among which the enantiomers of linalool oxide A may be a potential indicator to identify its maturity. Furthermore, precise quantification and OAVs calculation showed that the enantiomer (2S, 5S)-linalool oxide A presented the highest concentration (8.83-27.39 ng/mL) and only the enantiomer R-linalool (OAVs: 5.56-6.14) was an important contributor to the aroma profiles of DDHs at different stages of maturity. These results provided a new research idea for quality control and identification of DDHs at different maturity stages.
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- Hongxia Li
- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China; Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment for Quality and Safety of Bee Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China; Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment for Quality and Safety of Bee Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China; Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment for Quality and Safety of Bee Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China; Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment for Quality and Safety of Bee Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China; Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment for Quality and Safety of Bee Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China; Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment for Quality and Safety of Bee Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100093, China.
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Żak N, Wilczyńska A. The Importance of Testing the Quality and Authenticity of Food Products: The Example of Honey. Foods 2023; 12:3210. [PMID: 37685142 PMCID: PMC10486586 DOI: 10.3390/foods12173210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to review methods of honey testing in the assessment of its quality and authenticity. The quality of honey, like other food products, is multidimensional. This quality can be assessed not only on the basis of the characteristics evaluated by the consumer during purchase and consumption, but also on the basis of various physicochemical parameters. A number of research methods are used to verify the quality of honeys and to confirm their authenticity. Obligatory methods of assessing the quality of honey are usually described in legal acts. On the other hand, other, non-normative methods of honey quality assessment are used worldwide; they can be used to determine not only the elementary chemical composition of individual types of honey, but also the biological activity of honey and its components. However, so far, there has been no systematization of these methods together with a discussion of problems encountered when determining the authenticity of honeys. Therefore, the aim of our study was to collect information on the methods of assessing the quality and authenticity of honeys, and to identify the problems that occur during this assessment. As a result, a tabular summary of various research methods was created.
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- Natalia Żak
- Department of Quality Management, Gdynia Maritime University, ul. Morska 81-87, 81-225 Gdynia, Poland;
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