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Li M, Jia W. Formation and hazard of ethyl carbamate and construction of genetically engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains in Huangjiu (Chinese grain wine). Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e13321. [PMID: 38517033 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
Abstract
Huangjiu, a well-known conventional fermented Chinese grain wine, is widely consumed in Asia for its distinct flavor. Trace amounts of ethyl carbamate (EC) may be generated during the fermentation or storage process. The International Agency for Research on Cancer elevated EC to a Class 2A carcinogen, so it is necessary to regulate EC content in Huangjiu. The risk of intake of dietary EC is mainly assessed through the margin of exposure (MOE) recommended by the European Food Safety Authority, with a smaller MOE indicating a higher risk. Interventions are necessary to reduce EC formation. As urea, one of the main precursors of EC formation in Huangjiu, is primarily produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae through the catabolism of arginine, the construction of dominant engineered fermentation strains is a favorable trend for the future production and application of Huangjiu. This review summarized the formation and carcinogenic mechanism of EC from the perspectives of precursor substances, metabolic pathways after ingestion, and risk assessment. The methods of constructing dominant S. cerevisiae strains in Huangjiu by genetic engineering technology were reviewed, which provided an important theoretical basis for reducing EC content and strengthening practical control of Huangjiu safety, and the future research direction was prospected.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mi Li
- School of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, China
- Shaanxi Research Institute of Agricultural Products Processing Technology, Xi'an, China
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Tian S, Li Y, Li Y, Du G. Effect of two starters (Jiu Yao) on Chinese rice wine microbial community and flavour. Int J Food Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.16374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Shufang Tian
- College of Biological and Food Engineering Anhui Polytechnic University Wuhu 241000 China
- Science Center for Future Foods Jiangnan University Wuxi 214122 China
- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Microbiology Molecular Breeding Anhui Polytechnic University Wuhu Anhui 241000 China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering Anhui Polytechnic University Wuhu 241000 China
- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Industrial Microbiology Molecular Breeding Anhui Polytechnic University Wuhu Anhui 241000 China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Road Wuxi Jiangsu 214122 China
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- Science Center for Future Foods Jiangnan University Wuxi 214122 China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education and School of Biotechnology Jiangnan University 1800 Lihu Road Wuxi Jiangsu 214122 China
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Deng H, Ji L, Han X, Wu T, Han B, Li C, Zhan J, Huang W, You Y. Research progress on the application of different controlling strategies to minimizing ethyl carbamate in grape wine. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2023; 22:1495-1516. [PMID: 36856535 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13119] [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: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
Abstract
Ethyl carbamate (EC) is a probable carcinogenic compound commonly found in fermented foods and alcoholic beverages and has been classified as a category 2A carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Alcoholic beverages are one of the main sources of EC intake by humans. Therefore, many countries have introduced a standard EC limit in alcoholic beverages. Wine is the second largest alcoholic beverage in the world after beer and is loved by consumers for its rich taste. However, different survey results showed that the detection rate of EC in wine was almost 100%, while the maximum content was as high as 100 μg/L, necessitating EC content regulation in wine. The existing methods for controlling the EC level in wine mainly include optimizing raw fermentation materials and processes, using genetically engineered strains, and enzymatic methods (urease or urethanase). This review focused on introducing and comparing the advantages, disadvantages, and applicability of methods for controlling EC, and proposes two possible new techniques, that is, changing the fermentation strain and exogenously adding phenolic compounds. In the future, it is hoped that the feasibility of this prospect will be verified by pilot-scale or large-scale application to provide new insight into the regulation of EC during wine production. The formation mechanism and influencing factors of EC in wine were also introduced and the analytical methods of EC were summarized.
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- Huan Deng
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Viticulture and Enology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Viticulture and Enology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Viticulture and Enology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Viticulture and Enology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Viticulture and Enology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Viticulture and Enology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.,School of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China.,Xinghua Industrial Research Centre for Food Science and Human Health, China Agricultural University, Xinghua, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Viticulture and Enology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Viticulture and Enology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Beijing Key Laboratory of Viticulture and Enology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Di Y, Li J, Chen J, Zhao X, Du G. Simulation and Control of the Formation of Ethyl Carbamate during the Fermentation and Distillation Processes of Chinese Baijiu. Foods 2023; 12:foods12040821. [PMID: 36832896 PMCID: PMC9956628 DOI: 10.3390/foods12040821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Baijiu is a popular alcoholic beverage with a long history in China. However, the widespread presence of the ethyl carbamate (EC) carcinogen has raised many food safety concerns. To date, the main precursors of EC and its formation process have not been determined, resulting in difficulty controlling EC in Baijiu. In this study, the main precursors of EC are identified as urea and cyanide during the process of brewing for different flavors of Baijiu, while the dominant stage in which EC formation occurs is during the process of distillation rather than fermentation. In addition, the effects of temperature, pH value, alcohol concentration and metal ions on the formation of EC are confirmed. In the following study, the main precursor of EC is identified as cyanide during the process of distillation, and a combination of optimizing the distillation device and adding copper wire is proposed. Furthermore, the effect of this novel strategy is examined in gaseous reactions between cyanide and ethanol, reducing the concentration of EC by 74.0%. Finally, the feasibility of this strategy is verified in simulated distillations of fermented grains, reducing the formation of EC by 33.7-50.2%. This strategy has great application potential in industrial production.
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- Yuhang Di
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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