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Tian R, Yuan S, Jiang J, Kuang Y, Wu K, Sun S, Chen K, Jiang F. Improvement of mechanical, barrier properties, and water resistance of konjac glucomannan/curdlan film by zein addition and the coating for cherry tomato preservation. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:134132. [PMID: 39053826 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134132] [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: 05/27/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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The mechanical, barrier properties, and water resistance of packaging materials are crucial for the preservation of fruits and vegetables. In this study, zein was incorporated as a hydrophobic substance into the konjac glucomannan (KGM)/curdlan (KC) system. The KC/zein (KCZ) showed good compatibility with the zein aggregates uniformly distributed in the network formed by an entanglement of KGM and curdlan micelles based on hydrogen bonds. The presence of zein inhibited the extension of the KC entangled structure and enhanced the solid-like behavior. The high content of zein (>6 %) increased zein aggregation and negatively affected the structure and properties of KCZ. The zein addition significantly improved the water vapor permeability, tensile strength, and elongation at break. The hydrophobicity of the KCZ films was significantly enhanced, accompanied by the water contact angle increasing from 81° to 112°, and the moisture content, swelling, and soluble solid loss ratio decreasing apparently. The K56C40Z4 coating exhibited an excellent preservation effect to inhibit the respiration of cherry tomatoes, significantly reducing the water loss and firmness decline and maintaining the appearance, total solid, total acid, and ascorbic acid content. This work provided a strategy to fabricate hydrophobic packaging for the preservation of fruits and vegetables.
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- Runmiao Tian
- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China.
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- National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China; Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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Shen H, Chen J, Tan KB. Ethyl cellulose matrixed poly(sulfur-co-sorbic acid) composite films: Regulation of properties and application for food preservation. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:135183. [PMID: 39214227 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 08/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Developing non-toxic and sustainable materials with versatile and diverse functions has always been a crucial issue in food preservation packaging. Recently, inverse vulcanization has emerged as a precise and eco-friendly solution, attributed to the versatility of resulting polysulfides. In this study, a polysulfide crosslinked with sorbic acid was prepared by inverse vulcanization, and further combined with bio-macromolecular ethyl cellulose to form composite films via a casting method. Thanks to the ethanol-solubility and good compatibility of ethyl cellulose towards the polysulfide, morphology of the films can be tailored by adjusting the component ratio, thereby achieving favorable water vapor permeability (2.20 × 10-12 gs-1m-1Pa-1), oxygen permeability (4.01 × 10-4 gs-1 m-2), elasticity modulus (~400 MPa), elongation at break (~16 %), etc. Some films demonstrate remarkable antibacterial activity against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi, demonstrating their effectiveness in food preservation. The browning and spoilage of preserved Agaricus bisporus were inhibited, with 79.2 % of the initial firmness retained and a 5.6 % weight loss recorded on the 6th day. For the 15-day preservation of grapes, minimal changes in appearance, firmness, or TSS were observed, underscoring the promising potential of this composite for food preservation applications.
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- Hang Shen
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China; Fujian Engineering and Research Center of New Chinese Lacquer Materials, Fuzhou 350108, China.
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- College of Food Engineering, Zhangzhou Institute of Technology, Zhangzhou 363000, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Integrated Nanocatalysts Institute, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.
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Liu X, Zhang M, Zhou X, Wan M, Cui A, Xiao B, Yang J, Liu H. Research advances in Zein-based nano-delivery systems. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1379982. [PMID: 38798768 PMCID: PMC11119329 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1379982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Zein is the main vegetable protein from maize. In recent years, Zein has been widely used in pharmaceutical, agriculture, food, environmental protection, and other fields because it has excellent biocompatibility and biosafety. However, there is still a lack of systematic review and research on Zein-based nano-delivery systems. This paper systematically reviews preparation and modification methods of Zein-based nano-delivery systems, based on the basic properties of Zein. It discusses the preparation of Zein nanoparticles and the influencing factors in detail, as well as analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of different preparation methods and summarizing modification methods of Zein nanoparticles. This study provides a new idea for the research of Zein-based nano-delivery system and promotes its application.
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- Xiaoxuan Liu
- College of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Ganzhou Key Laboratory of Antitumor Effects of Natural Products, Ganzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Ganzhou Key Laboratory of Antitumor Effects of Natural Products, Ganzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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Chen C, Zhang S, Cheng X, Ren Y, Qian Y, Zhang C, Chen M, Sun N, Liu H. Reducing cherry rain-cracking: Enhanced wetting and barrier properties of chitosan hydrochloride-based coating with dual nanoparticles. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131660. [PMID: 38636766 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131660] [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: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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The synergistic effects of phosphorylated zein nanoparticles (PZNP) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) in enhancing the wetting and barrier properties of chitosan hydrochloride (CHC)-based coating are investigated characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectra (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy and by investigating the mechanical properties, etc., with the aim of reducing cherry rain cracking. FTIR and XRD showed dual nanoparticles successfully implanted into CHC, CHC-PZNP-CNC combined moderate ductility (elongation at break: 7.8 %), maximum tensile strength (37.5 MPa). The addition of PZNP alone significantly improved wetting performance (Surface Tension, CHC: 55.3 vs. CHC-PZNP: 48.9 mN/m), while the addition of CNC alone led to a notable improvement in the water barrier properties of CHC (water vapor permeability, CHC: 6.75 × 10-10 vs. CHC-CNC: 5.76 × 10-10 gm-1 Pa-1 s-1). The final CHC-PZNP-CNC coating exhibited enhanced wettability (51.2 mN/m) and the strongest water-barrier property (5.32 × 10-10 gm-1 Pa-1 s-1), coupled with heightened surface hydrophobicity (water contact angle: 106.4°). Field testing demonstrated the efficacy of the CHC-PZNP-CNC coating in reducing cherry rain-cracking (Cracking Index, Control, 42.3 % vs. CHC-PZNP-CNC, 19.7 %; Cracking Ratio, Control, 34.6 % vs. CHC-PZNP-CNC, 15.8 %). The CHC-PZNP-CNC coating is a reliable option for preventing rain-induced cherry cracking.
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- Chengwang Chen
- College of Food Science & Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, No. 700, Changcheng Road, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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- College of Food Science & Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, No. 700, Changcheng Road, Qingdao 266109, PR China.
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- College of Food Science & Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, No. 700, Changcheng Road, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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- College of Food Science & Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, No. 700, Changcheng Road, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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- College of Food Science & Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, No. 700, Changcheng Road, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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- College of Food Science & Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, No. 700, Changcheng Road, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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- College of Food Science & Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, No. 700, Changcheng Road, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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- College of Food Science & Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, No. 700, Changcheng Road, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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- College of Food Science & Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, No. 700, Changcheng Road, Qingdao 266109, PR China
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Dai L, Wang X, Mao X, He L, Li C, Zhang J, Chen Y. Recent advances in starch-based coatings for the postharvest preservation of fruits and vegetables. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 328:121736. [PMID: 38220350 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121736] [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: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Efficient and low-cost postharvest preservation of fruits and vegetables has always been one of the urgent problems to be solved in the food field. Due to the wide sources, good environmental and human safety, and high biodegradability, starch-based coating preservation method has great application prospects in the postharvest preservation of fruits and vegetables. However, starch materials also have the disadvantages of poor mechanical properties and easy water absorption performance, which makes it difficult to fully meet the requirements in practical production. Therefore, starch is often used in combination with other components to form composite materials. This paper began with an introduction to the preservation principles of edible starch-based coatings, including inherent properties and extra functional properties. Besides, the preservation principles of edible coatings and the recent advances in the field of fruit and vegetable preservation were also comprehensively reviewed, focusing on the preparation and application of starch-based coatings. The information will contribute to the further development of starch-based coatings to improve the postharvest preservation effect of fruits and vegetables.
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- Limin Dai
- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Jiaxing Nanhu University, Jiaxing 314001, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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Oleandro E, Stanzione M, Buonocore GG, Lavorgna M. Zein-Based Nanoparticles as Active Platforms for Sustainable Applications: Recent Advances and Perspectives. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:414. [PMID: 38470745 DOI: 10.3390/nano14050414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Nanomaterials, due to their unique structural and functional features, are widely investigated for potential applications in a wide range of industrial sectors. In this context, protein-based nanoparticles, given proteins' abundance, non-toxicity, and stability, offer a promising and sustainable methodology for encapsulation and protection, and can be used in engineered nanocarriers that are capable of releasing active compounds on demand. Zein is a plant-based protein extracted from corn, and it is biocompatible, biodegradable, and amphiphilic. Several approaches and technologies are currently involved in zein-based nanoparticle preparation, such as antisolvent precipitation, spray drying, supercritical processes, coacervation, and emulsion procedures. Thanks to their peculiar characteristics, zein-based nanoparticles are widely used as nanocarriers of active compounds in targeted application fields such as drug delivery, bioimaging, or soft tissue engineering, as reported by others. The main goal of this review is to investigate the use of zein-based nanocarriers for different advanced applications including food/food packaging, cosmetics, and agriculture, which are attracting researchers' efforts, and to exploit the future potential development of zein NPs in the field of cultural heritage, which is still relatively unexplored. Moreover, the presented overview focuses on several preparation methods (i.e., antisolvent processes, spry drying), correlating the different analyzed methodologies to NPs' structural and functional properties and their capability to act as carriers of bioactive compounds, both to preserve their activity and to tune their release in specific working conditions.
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- Emilia Oleandro
- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-CNR, Piazzale E. Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-CNR, Piazzale E. Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-CNR, Piazzale E. Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials-CNR, Via Previati 1/E, 23900 Lecco, Italy
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Chen K, Jiang J, Tian R, Kuang Y, Wu K, Xiao M, Liu Y, Qian H, Jiang F. Properties of konjac glucomannan/curdlan-based emulsion films incorporating camellia oil and the preservation effect as coatings on 'Kyoho' grapes. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128836. [PMID: 38104683 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The strategy of emulsion coating was used for grape preservation. Camellia oil (CO) was incorporated with KGM/curdlan (KC) to fabricate KC-CO emulsion systems. KC-CO emulsions were analyzed by droplet size distribution and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), and KC-CO films were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), mechanical properties, dissolution, gas permeability, water contact angle (WCA). KC-CO coating was used for preservation of 'Kyoho' grapes. The results indicated that the addition of CO had a positive effect on KC system. CO could form a uniform emulsion with KC, and the droplets were evenly dispersed in the KC matrix. KC-CO films displayed a continuous microstructure, and elongation at break (EAB) was improved, while tensile strength decreased. The dissolution, water vapor permeability (WVP), and WCA were significantly enhanced, while the permeability of oxygen and carbon dioxide exhibited no advantage compared with KC film. KC-CO-10 possessed optimal properties and was selected as an emulsion coating for preservation. The results suggested that KC-CO-10 significantly maintained the appearance, total solid and acid content of 'Kyoho' grapes, and delayed the weight loss and firmness decrease. This study contributed to the understanding of polysaccharide-lipid emulsion system and the applications.
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- Kai Chen
- Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation, Ministry of Education & Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China; Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China; National "111" Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering, Ministry of Education, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China
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- Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation, Ministry of Education & Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China
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- Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation, Ministry of Education & Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China
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- Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation, Ministry of Education & Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China
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- Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation, Ministry of Education & Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China
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- Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation, Ministry of Education & Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China
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- Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation, Ministry of Education & Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China
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- Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation, Ministry of Education & Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China; College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation, Ministry of Education & Hubei Province, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, PR China; Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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Ma M, Gu M, Zhang S, Yuan Y. Effect of tea polyphenols on chitosan packaging for food preservation: Physicochemical properties, bioactivity, and nutrition. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129267. [PMID: 38199547 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129267] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Chitosan packaging has been widely studied for food preservation, the application of which is expanded by the incorporation of tea polyphenols. This paper reviews the influence of tea polyphenols incorporation on chitosan-based packaging from the perspectives of physicochemical properties, bioactivity used for food preservation, and nutritional value. The physicochemical properties included optical properties, mechanical properties, water solubility, moisture content, and water vapor barrier property, concluding that the addition of tea polyphenols improved the opacity, water solubility, and water vapor barrier property of chitosan packaging, and the mechanical properties and water content were decreased. The bioactivity used for food preservation, that is antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, is enhanced by tea polyphenols, improving the preservation of food like meat, fruits, and vegetables. In the future, efforts will be needed to improve the mechanical properties of composite film and adjust the formula of tea polyphenols/chitosan composite film to apply to different foods. Besides, the identification and development of high nutritional value tea polyphenol/chitosan composite film is a valuable but challenging task. This review is expected to scientifically guide the application of tea polyphenols in chitosan packaging.
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- Mengjie Ma
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Marine Science Research Institute of Shandong Province, Qingdao 266104, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Zhuang D, Li R, Wang S, Ahmad HN, Zhu J. Reinforcing effect of ε-polylysine-carboxymethyl chitosan nanoparticles on gelatin-based film: Enhancement of physicochemical, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 255:128043. [PMID: 37984581 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128043] [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: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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The development and application of antibacterial film were highly anticipated to prevent food spoilage caused by bacteria. In this investigation, antibacterial and antioxidant functionalized gelatin-based film was formed with the incorporation of oregano essential emulsion Pickering emulsion (OPE). ε-Polylysine-Carboxymethyl Chitosan nanoparticles (CMCS-ε-PL) composed of different mass ratios of CMCS and ε-PL were orchestrated by electrostatic forces and hydrogen bonding, which effectively acted as a stabilizer for OPE. The design of different mass ratios of CMCS and ε-PL in CMCS-ε-PL has a deep effect on the structure and functional properties of OPE and film. It successfully improved the encapsulation efficiency of OPE from 49.52 % to 79.83 %. With the observation of AFM images, the augmentation of surface roughness consequent to OPE incorporation can be relieved by the increased contention of ε-PL in CMCS-ε-PL. Meanwhile, the mechanical properties, barrier properties, anti-oxidation, and antibacterial properties of the films were improved with the incorporation of the above OPE. In particular, a synergistic antibacterial activity between ε-PL and OEO in the film was demonstrated in this study and the mechanism of enhanced antibacterial activity was elucidated by examining the integrity of bacteria cell membrane. The film unequivocally demonstrated its ability to appreciably prolong the shelf life of both beef and strawberries with excellent antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
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- Di Zhuang
- Laboratory of Agricultural and Food Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, College of Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural and Food Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, College of Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural and Food Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, College of Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural and Food Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, College of Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Laboratory of Agricultural and Food Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, College of Science, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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Zhang D, Jiang K, Luo H, Zhao X, Yu P, Gan Y. Replacing animal proteins with plant proteins: Is this a way to improve quality and functional properties of hybrid cheeses and cheese analogs? Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e13262. [PMID: 38284577 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13262] [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: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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The growing emphasis on dietary health has facilitated the development of plant-based foods. Plant proteins have excellent functional attributes and health-enhancing effects and are also environmentally conscientious and animal-friendly protein sources on a global scale. The addition of plant proteins (including soy protein, pea protein, zein, nut protein, and gluten protein) to diverse cheese varieties and cheese analogs holds the promise of manufacturing symbiotic products that not only have reduced fat content but also exhibit improved protein diversity and overall quality. In this review, we summarized the utilization and importance of various plant proteins in the production of hybrid cheeses and cheese analogs. Meanwhile, classification and processing methods related to these cheese products were reviewed. Furthermore, the impact of different plant proteins on the microstructure, textural properties, physicochemical attributes, rheological behavior, functional aspects, microbiological aspects, and sensory characteristics of both hybrid cheeses and cheese analogs were discussed and compared. Our study explores the potential for the development of cheeses made from full/semi-plant protein ingredients with greater sustainability and health benefits. Additionally, it further emphasizes the substantial chances for scholars and developers to investigate the optimal processing methods and applications of plant proteins in cheeses, thereby improving the market penetration of plant protein hybrid cheeses and cheese analogs.
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- Deju Zhang
- Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
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- School of Resources and Civil Engineering, No, rtheastern University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Laboratory of Oncology, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Differentiated & Biofunctional Food, Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Plant Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
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