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Bodur SE, Bodur S, Ayyıldız MF, Günkara ÖT, Dikmen Y, Doru ES, Bakırdere S. Determination of capsaicin at trace levels in different food, biological and environmental samples by quadruple isotope dilution-gas chromatography mass spectrometry after its preconcentration. J Chromatogr A 2024; 1731:465147. [PMID: 39038417 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2024.465147] [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: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
Abstract
Despite the therapeutic properties of capsaicin for some diseases, it shows some side effects for human health. The goal of this study was to develop a precise and accurate analytical strategy for the trace determination of capsaicin in different food, biological and environmental samples including pepper, saliva and wastewater by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) after spraying-based fine droplet formation-liquid phase microextraction (SFDF-LPME) and quadruple isotope dilution (ID4) method. Acetic anhydride was used as derivatizing agent, and the extraction method was used to enrich the analyte derivative to reach low detection limits. Under the optimum conditions, limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantitation (LOQ) were determined to be 0.33 and 1.10 µg/kg, respectively. Percent recoveries calculated for SFDF-LPME-GC-MS method ranged between 84.1 and 131.7 %. After the application of ID4-SFDF-LPME-GC-MS method, percent recoveries were obtained in the range of 94.9 and 104.0 % (%RSD ≤ 2.8) for the selected samples. It is obvious that the isotope dilution-based method provided high accurate and precise results due to the elimination of errors during the derivatization, extraction and measurement steps.
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- Sezin Erarpat Bodur
- Yıldız Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34220 İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Yıldız Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34220 İstanbul, Türkiye; İstinye University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, 34010 İstanbul, Türkiye; İstinye University, Scientific and Technological Research Application and Research Center, 34010 İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Yıldız Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34220 İstanbul, Türkiye; Neutec Pharmaceutical, Yıldız Technical University Teknopark, 34220, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Yıldız Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34220 İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Yıldız Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34220 İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Yıldız Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34220 İstanbul, Türkiye; Neutec Pharmaceutical, Yıldız Technical University Teknopark, 34220, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Yıldız Technical University, Department of Chemistry, 34220 İstanbul, Türkiye; Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), Vedat Dalokay Street, No: 112, 06670, Çankaya, 06670, Ankara, Türkiye.
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Petran EM, Periferakis A, Troumpata L, Periferakis AT, Scheau AE, Badarau IA, Periferakis K, Caruntu A, Savulescu-Fiedler I, Sima RM, Calina D, Constantin C, Neagu M, Caruntu C, Scheau C. Capsaicin: Emerging Pharmacological and Therapeutic Insights. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:7895-7943. [PMID: 39194685 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46080468] [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: 06/16/2024] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Capsaicin, the most prominent pungent compound of chilli peppers, has been used in traditional medicine systems for centuries; it already has a number of established clinical and industrial applications. Capsaicin is known to act through the TRPV1 receptor, which exists in various tissues; capsaicin is hepatically metabolised, having a half-life correlated with the method of application. Research on various applications of capsaicin in different formulations is still ongoing. Thus, local capsaicin applications have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, while systemic applications have a multitude of different effects because their increased lipophilic character ensures their augmented bioavailability. Furthermore, various teams have documented capsaicin's anti-cancer effects, proven both in vivo and in vitro designs. A notable constraint in the therapeutic effects of capsaicin is its increased toxicity, especially in sensitive tissues. Regarding the traditional applications of capsaicin, apart from all the effects recorded as medicinal effects, the application of capsaicin in acupuncture points has been demonstrated to be effective and the combination of acupuncture and capsaicin warrants further research. Finally, capsaicin has demonstrated antimicrobial effects, which can supplement its anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic actions.
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- Elena Madalina Petran
- Department of Biochemistry, The "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Toxicology, Grigore Alexandrescu Emergency Children's Hospital, 011743 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, The "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Akadimia of Ancient Greek and Traditional Chinese Medicine, 16675 Athens, Greece
- Elkyda, Research & Education Centre of Charismatheia, 17675 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, The "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, The "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Elkyda, Research & Education Centre of Charismatheia, 17675 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Fundeni Clinical Institute, 022328 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, The "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Akadimia of Ancient Greek and Traditional Chinese Medicine, 16675 Athens, Greece
- Pan-Hellenic Organization of Educational Programs (P.O.E.P), 17236 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The "Carol Davila" Central Military Emergency Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Titu Maiorescu" University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Coltea Clinical Hospital, 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- The "Bucur" Maternity, "Saint John" Hospital, 040294 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349 Craiova, Romania
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- Immunology Department, Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Pathology, Colentina University Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania
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- Immunology Department, Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Pathology, Colentina University Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 76201 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, The "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Dermatology, "Prof. N.C. Paulescu" National Institute of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, 011233 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, The "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, "Foisor" Clinical Hospital of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Osteoarticular TB, 021382 Bucharest, Romania
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Lyu C, Vonk M, Hayes JE, Chen J, Forde CG, Stieger M. The heat is on: Consumers modify their oral processing behavior when eating spicy foods. Curr Res Food Sci 2023; 7:100597. [PMID: 37840696 PMCID: PMC10569983 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2023.100597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Food texture properties and consumer characteristics influence oral processing behaviors. Little is known about oral processing behavior of pungent spicy foods. In two experiments, we investigated how adding ground dried chilies to tomato soup or beef patties and curried rice altered oral processing behaviors. In Experiment One, tomato soups differing in concentration of added ground dried chilies (0.01, 0.03, 0.20 or 0.40% w/w) were consumed (n = 23). In Experiment Two, lunch meals that differed in added ground dried chilies consisting of beef patties (0.0, 0.6 or 1.2% w/w) and curried rice (0.0, 0.4 or 1.0% w/w) were consumed (n = 49). Sip/bite sizes were determined using hidden balances. Oral processing behavior was quantified using video recordings followed by post hoc annotations of specific behaviors. When eating tomato soup, increasing oral burn was associated with increasing number of water sips, water intake and total time between sips. For the solid meals (beef patties and curried rice), increasing oral burn was associated with increased time between bites and total sips of water; conversely, total oral exposure time, total number of chews and number of chews per bite all decreased with greater burn. Saliva content and rate of saliva incorporation into the solid food bolus increased with added ground dried chilies while oral exposure time decreased. We conclude consumers adapt their oral processing behaviors to oral burn of solid foods by reducing oro-sensory exposure time, chewing bites less, increasing time between bites, and consuming more water, potentially to mitigate the discomfort associated with the burn imparted by ground dried chilies.
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- Cong Lyu
- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Sensory Evaluation Center, Department of Food Science, College of Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, 220 Food Science Building, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Laboratory of Food Oral Processing, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands
- Laboratory of Food Oral Processing, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
- Food Quality and Design, Wageningen University, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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Periferakis AT, Periferakis A, Periferakis K, Caruntu A, Badarau IA, Savulescu-Fiedler I, Scheau C, Caruntu C. Antimicrobial Properties of Capsaicin: Available Data and Future Research Perspectives. Nutrients 2023; 15:4097. [PMID: 37836381 PMCID: PMC10574431 DOI: 10.3390/nu15194097] [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: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Capsaicin is a phytochemical derived from plants of the genus Capsicum and subject of intensive phytochemical research due to its numerous physiological and therapeutical effects, including its important antimicrobial properties. Depending on the concentration and the strain of the bacterium, capsaicin can exert either bacteriostatic or even bactericidal effects against a wide range of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, while in certain cases it can reduce their pathogenicity by a variety of mechanisms such as mitigating the release of toxins or inhibiting biofilm formation. Likewise, capsaicin has been shown to be effective against fungal pathogens, particularly Candida spp., where it once again interferes with biofilm formation. The parasites Toxoplasma gondi and Trypanosoma cruzi have been found to be susceptible to the action of this compound too while there are also viruses whose invasiveness is significantly dampened by it. Among the most encouraging findings are the prospects for future development, especially using new formulations and drug delivery mechanisms. Finally, the influence of capsaicin in somatostatin and substance P secretion and action, offers an interesting array of possibilities given that these physiologically secreted compounds modulate inflammation and immune response to a significant extent.
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- Aristodemos-Theodoros Periferakis
- Department of Physiology, The “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Elkyda, Research & Education Centre of Charismatheia, 17675 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physiology, The “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Elkyda, Research & Education Centre of Charismatheia, 17675 Athens, Greece
- Akadimia of Ancient Greek and Traditional Chinese Medicine, 16675 Athens, Greece
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- Akadimia of Ancient Greek and Traditional Chinese Medicine, 16675 Athens, Greece
- Pan-Hellenic Organization of Educational Programs (P.O.E.P), 17236 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, “Carol Davila” Central Military Emergency Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Titu Maiorescu” University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, The “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Coltea Clinical Hospital, 030167 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Internal Medicine, The “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, The “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, “Foisor” Clinical Hospital of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Osteoarticular TB, 021382 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, The “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Dermatology, ‘Prof. N.C. Paulescu’ National Institute of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, 011233 Bucharest, Romania
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Zhu Y, Li X, Jiang S, Zhang Y, Zhang L, Liu Y. Multi-dimensional pungency and sensory profiles of powder and oil of seven chili peppers based on descriptive analysis and Scoville heat units. Food Chem 2023; 411:135488. [PMID: 36681025 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135488] [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: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The pungency and flavor experience of peppers determines their economic benefits and consumption; thus, a systematic sensory evaluation of peppers is essential to monitor their production. Here the Scoville heat units (SHUs) of powders and oils of seven commercial peppers in China (i.e., Indian, Erjintiao, Shizhuhong, Zidantou, Xinyidai, Mantianxing and Denglong) were derived based on concentrations of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin. Then, the pungency and sensory profiles of pepper products were investigated by 11 trained panelists. The potential indicators for predicting perceived pungency in peppers were found based on correlation analysis. The Indian pepper stood out for its highest SHU (85909), bright redness, peppery, and bitterness, but lacked herb/woody flavor. But other species had more varied flavor profiles and gentler mouth-feelings. SHU and capsaicin were more recommended in predicting the perceived pungency in pepper powder and pepper oil. This study offers a framework for evaluating the sensory characteristics of pepper products.
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- Yiwen Zhu
- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Shanghai Laiyifen Co., LTD, Shanghai 201605, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing of Sichuan, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Shanghai Laiyifen Co., LTD, Shanghai 201605, China.
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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He W, Liang L, Zhang Y. Pungency Perception and the Interaction with Basic Taste Sensations: An Overview. Foods 2023; 12:2317. [PMID: 37372528 DOI: 10.3390/foods12122317] [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: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The perception of pungency can be attributed to the combination of pain and heat, and it has critical impacts on food flavor and food consumption preferences. Many studies have reported a variety of pungent ingredients with different Scoville heat units (SHU), and the mechanism of pungent perception was revealed in vivo and in vitro. The worldwide use of spices containing pungent ingredients has led to an increasing awareness of their effects on basic tastes. However, the interaction between basic tastes and pungency perception based on structure-activity relationship, taste perception mechanism and neurotransmission lacks review and summary, considering its brighter prospects in food flavor. Thus, in this review, common pungency substances and pungency evaluation methods, and the mechanism of pungency perception is presented, and the interaction between basic tastes and pungency perception and the possible factors of their interaction are reviewed in detail. Pungent stimuli are mainly transduced through transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) and transient receptor potential fixed hormone isoform (TRPA1) activated by stimulants. Using modern detection techniques combined with sensory standards, different substances produce different degrees of pungent stimulation, ranging from 104 to 107 SHU/g. Pungent stimuli can affect taste receptor or channel protein conformation and regulate taste bud cell sensitivity by producing neurotransmission products. The products of neurotransmission and taste receptor cell activation in turn act on taste perception. When there are simultaneous effects of taste perception, pungency stimulation may enhance the perception of salty at a certain concentration, with a mutual inhibition effect with sour, sweet, and bitter taste, while its interaction with umami taste is not obvious. However, due to the complexity of perception and the uncertainty of many perceptual receptors or channels, the current studies of interactions are still controversial. Based on the understanding of the mechanism and influencing factors, the availability of pungency substances is proposed in the perspective of food industry in order to achieve new development.
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- Wei He
- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Key Laboratory of Flavor Science of China General Chamber of Commerce, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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Alonso-Villegas R, González-Amaro RM, Figueroa-Hernández CY, Rodríguez-Buenfil IM. The Genus Capsicum: A Review of Bioactive Properties of Its Polyphenolic and Capsaicinoid Composition. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28104239. [PMID: 37241977 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28104239] [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: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Chili is one of the world's most widely used horticultural products. Many dishes around the world are prepared using this fruit. The chili belongs to the genus Capsicum and is part of the Solanaceae family. This fruit has essential biomolecules such as carbohydrates, dietary fiber, proteins, and lipids. In addition, chili has other compounds that may exert some biological activity (bioactivities). Recently, many studies have demonstrated the biological activity of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and capsaicinoids in different varieties of chili. Among all these bioactive compounds, polyphenols are one of the most studied. The main bioactivities attributed to polyphenols are antioxidant, antimicrobial, antihyperglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and antihypertensive. This review describes the data from in vivo and in vitro bioactivities attributed to polyphenols and capsaicinoids of the different chili products. Such data help formulate functional foods or food ingredients.
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- Rodrigo Alonso-Villegas
- Facultad de Ciencias Agrotecnológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Av. Pascual Orozco s/n, Campus 1, Santo Niño, Chihuahua 31350, Chihuahua, Mexico
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- CONACYT-Instituto de Ecología, A.C. Carretera Antigua a Coatepec 351, Col. El Haya, Xalapa 91073, Veracruz, Mexico
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- CONACYT-Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico de Veracruz, Unidad de Investigación y Desarrollo en Alimentos, M. A. de Quevedo 2779, Veracruz 91897, Veracruz, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco A.C. Subsede Sureste, Tablaje Catastral, 31264, Carretera Sierra Papacal-Chuburna Puerto km 5.5, Parque Científico Tecnológico de Yucatán, Mérida 97302, Yucatán, Mexico
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He J, Wu X, Xie Y, Gao Y, McClements DJ, Zhang L, Zou L, Liu W. Capsaicin encapsulated in W/O/W double emulsions fabricated via ethanol-induced pectin gelling: Improvement of bioaccessibility and reduction of irritation. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 235:123899. [PMID: 36870641 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
Abstract
Capsaicin is a water-insoluble bioactive component with several beneficial physiological functions. However, the widespread application of this hydrophobic phytochemical is limited by its low water-solubility, intense irritation, and poor bioaccessibility. These challenges can be overcome by entrapping capsaicin within the internal water phase of water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) double emulsions via using ethanol to induce pectin gelling. In this study, ethanol was used both to dissolve capsaicin and to promote pectin gelation, thereby forming capsaicin-loaded pectin hydrogels that were used as the internal water phase of the double emulsions. Pectin addition improved the physical stability of the emulsions and led to a high encapsulation efficiency of capsaicin (>70 % after 7d storage). After simulated oral and gastric digestion, capsaicin-loaded double emulsions maintained their compartmentalized structure, avoiding capsaicin leakage in the month and stomach. The double emulsions were digested in the small intestine, thereby releasing the capsaicin. Capsaicin bioaccessibility was significantly enhanced after encapsulation, which was attributed to mixed micelle formation by the digested lipid phase. Furthermore, encapsulation of capsaicin within the double emulsions reduced the irritation in the gastrointestinal tissues of mice. This kind of double emulsion may have great potential for the development of more palatable capsaicin-loaded functional food products.
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- Jingxing He
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical Co. LTD, Nanchang 330041, Jiangxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, Jiangxi, China
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- Biopolymers & Colloids Research Laboratory, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, Jiangxi, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, No. 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, Jiangxi, China; National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330022, China
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Lyu C, Hendriks A, Geary LN, Forde CG, Stieger M. Getting hot: Effect of chili pepper addition on sensory perception of liquid and solid foods. J Food Sci 2022; 88:158-171. [PMID: 36524838 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The impact of trigeminal oral burn and pungency on taste, flavor, and mouth-feel perception of commercially available foods is underexplored. This study aimed to determine the effect of oral burn sensations evoked by the addition of chili powder to tomato soup, beef burger patties, and curried rice on taste, flavor, and mouth-feel perception. Chili powder was added to tomato soups, beef burger patties, and curried rice at four concentrations. A consumer panel comprising n = 66 participants (49 women, 25.5 ± 5.8 years, BMI 22.9 ± 2.8 kg/m2 ) assessed taste, flavor, trigeminal, and mouth-feel intensity of all samples using Rate-All-That-Apply methodology. Food matrix consistency strongly impacted oral burn sensations with solid food matrices (beef burger patties and curried rice) suppressing oral burn intensity compared to liquid food matrices (tomato soup). With increasing oral burn intensity, perceived intensity of beef flavor decreased significantly for beef burger patties. Tomato flavor, sweetness, and sourness intensity decreased significantly with increasing oral burn intensity for tomato soups. Perceived burn intensity of all food matrices and beef flavor intensity of beef burger patties differed between infrequent and frequent chili pepper consumers. We conclude that increasing oral burn intensity by the addition of chili pepper powder led to only small reductions in taste and flavor intensity of tomato soups and to little or no changes in flavor and mouth-feel perception of beef burger patties and curried rice. We suggest that reductions in taste, flavor, and mouth-feel intensity caused by oral burn might be more pronounced in liquid (tomato soup) than solid foods (beef burger patties and curried rice). PRACTICAL APPLICATION: There is a growing public and scientific interest in the development of strategies to increase the sensory appeal of healthy foods and beverages. Incorporation of trigeminal stimuli, such as chili peppers or capsaicin (pungent component of chili peppers), can be a strategy to increase sensory appeal of foods and beverages. Little is known about how trigeminal oral burn and pungency influence taste, flavor, and mouth-feel perception of commercially available foods, although it has been well established that taste, flavor, mouth-feel, and trigeminal sensations contribute to product acceptance. By investigating the sensory impact of oral burn on flavor and mouth-feel perception of foods, this study may help to better understand how trigeminal stimuli can be applied to moderate flavor and mouth-feel perception of foods to optimize sensory appeal.
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- Cong Lyu
- Division of Human Nutrition and Health Wageningen University Wageningen The Netherlands
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- Food Quality and Design Wageningen University Wageningen The Netherlands
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- Food Quality and Design Wageningen University Wageningen The Netherlands
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- Division of Human Nutrition and Health Wageningen University Wageningen The Netherlands
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- Division of Human Nutrition and Health Wageningen University Wageningen The Netherlands
- Food Quality and Design Wageningen University Wageningen The Netherlands
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Arya S, Patidar R, Ray D, Aswal VK, Ranjan N, Bahadur P, Tiwari S. Structural transitions in TPGS micelles induced by trehalose as a model cryoprotectant. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.128714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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An Y, Xiong S, Qian Y, Qian MC. In vivo and in vitro aroma release in surimi gel with different cross-linking degrees by proton transfer reaction-mass spectrometry. Food Chem 2022; 373:131502. [PMID: 34753076 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Transglutaminase-induced cross-linking has been suggested as a strategy to govern surimi gels' texture. To achieve the aroma regulation of surimi gels by cross-links, surimi gels were treated with microbial transglutaminase to get different cross-linking degrees, and in vivo and in vitro aroma releases were investigated by a proton transfer reaction-mass spectrometry (PTR-MS). Seventeen compounds in surimi gels were detected by PTR-MS. The in vitro release curves of odorants were fitted by a pseudo-first-order kinetics model. As the cross-links increased, most aroma compounds' released concentrations and release rates decreased first, and then increased significantly (P < 0.05) when the cross-linking degree exceed around 35.4%, negatively related to the springiness and the gel strength of surimi gels. However, the in vivo aroma release results showed that the harder surimi gel released fewer aroma compounds. In conclusion, texture affected by cross-links could be a strategy to control the aroma release of surimi gels.
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- Yueqi An
- College of Food Science and Technology/National R&D Branch Center for Conventional Freshwater Fish Processing (Wuhan), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei Province 430070, PR China; Department of Food Science and Technology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, United States
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- College of Food Science and Technology/National R&D Branch Center for Conventional Freshwater Fish Processing (Wuhan), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei Province 430070, PR China
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, United States.
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Food oral processing (FOP) is a fast-emerging research area in the food science discipline. Since its first introduction about a decade ago, a large amount of literature has been published in this area, forming new frontiers and leading to new research opportunities. This review aims to summarize FOP research progress from current perspectives. Food texture, food flavor (aroma and taste), bolus swallowing, and eating behavior are covered in this review. The discussion of each topic is organized into three parts: a short background introduction, reflections on current research findings and achievements, and future directions and implications on food design. Physical, physiological, and psychological principles are the main concerns of discussion for each topic. The last part of the review shares views on the research challenges and outlooks of future FOP research. It is hoped that the review not only helps readers comprehend what has been achieved in the past decade but also, more importantly, identify where the knowledge gaps are and in which direction the FOP research will go.
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- Yue He
- Laboratory of Food Oral Processing, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China;
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- Laboratory of Food Oral Processing, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China;
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- Laboratory of Food Oral Processing, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China;
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Rezazadeh A, Hamishehkar H, Ehsani A, Ghasempour Z, Moghaddas Kia E. Applications of capsaicin in food industry: functionality, utilization and stabilization. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021:1-17. [PMID: 34751073 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1997904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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As a bioactive component in Capsicum species, capsaicin is a compound of hot chili peppers which is known as the main substance responsible for the spiciness of these fruits. Besides its taste and physiological effects, it exhibits good antioxidant activity in food matrix and antimicrobial activity against foodborne pathogens and viruses. Considering its low stability and bioaccessibility, and also regarding its irritation, the entrapment methods of capsaicin are fully developed. To compensate the limitations of capsaicin, various encapsulation methods have been used so far, including coacervation, emulsion, spray chilling, and liposomal delivery. Capsaicin has been widely used as a flavoring and preservative agent in food formulations and even as an active compound in packaging film and functional foods. This review provides an overview of the techno-functional properties, stabilization procedures, and burgeoning usages of capsaicin in the latest studies of the food sector. So, it may introduce new windows for the application of this compound.
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- Aida Rezazadeh
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition & Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition & Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition & Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran.,Medicinal Plants Research Center, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran
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Lyu C, Schijvens D, Hayes JE, Stieger M. Capsaicin burn increases thickness discrimination thresholds independently of chronic chili intake. Food Res Int 2021; 149:110702. [PMID: 34600694 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The trigeminal nerve transduces both chemical irritation and textural sensations suggesting that perception in one may influence perception in the other. Little is known about how the oral burn of capsaicin may affect texture sensitivity. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of burning sensations on thickness discrimination thresholds in liquid foods assessed by consumers who vary in habitual spicy food intake. Forty-seven Caucasian participants (31 females and 16 males; mean age: 25.0 ± 5.7 yrs; mean BMI: 21.5 ± 2.6 kg/m2) were recruited in the Netherlands. Chili pepper intake frequency and preference for chili peppers and spicy foods were assessed using questionnaires. Perceived burn and disliking/liking of bouillon soups thickened with xanthan gum (concentrations ranging from 0.06 to 0.21 g/mL; viscosity at 50 s-1 (η50s-1) ranging from 11 to 48 mPas) containing varying amounts of capsaicin (0, 1, or 10 ppm) were determined using generalized scales (gLMS and gDOL). Estimates of thickness discrimination thresholds were determined using the 2-Alternative Forced Choice ascending staircase method. Capsaicin was applied in two ways: (i) capsaicin was added directly to the soups or (ii) a pre-rinse of a capsaicin solution was held in mouth before evaluating soups without capsaicin. As expected, frequent chili pepper consumers reported significantly lower burn intensity and higher hedonic ratings compared to infrequent consumers. Thickness discrimination thresholds (i.e., BET expressed as Δη50s-1) increased significantly from 11.3 mPas at 0 ppm to 16.1 mPas at 1 ppm (42% increase) to 21.4 mPas at 10 ppm capsaicin (89% increase) on average across all participants. Similar modification of thickness discrimination thresholds were observed regardless of whether capsaicin was added to the soup or was applied as a pre-rinse. No significant differences in thickness discrimination thresholds were observed between infrequent and frequent chili consumers. We conclude that oral burn caused by capsaicin affects thickness discrimination independently of reported chili pepper intake. Also, we suggest the ability of capsaicin to alter thickness discrimination may be due to increased neural noise, attentional effects or cross-modal interactions.
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- Cong Lyu
- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Sensory Evaluation Center, Department of Food Science, College of Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, 220 Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA
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- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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Variability in the temporal perception of polyphenol-related sensations in extra virgin olive oil and impact on flavor perception. Food Qual Prefer 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodqual.2021.104249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Majchrzak T, Wojnowski W, Wasik A. Revealing dynamic changes of the volatile profile of food samples using PTR-MS. Food Chem 2021; 364:130404. [PMID: 34175628 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Volatile compounds carry valuable information regarding the properties of foodstuffs. Volatiles emitted from food can be used as, for example, indicators of quality, shelf-life, or authenticity. A better understanding of the multitude of transformations which occur during food processing could facilitate the optimisation of production, increase the desirability of food products, and also their wholesomeness. However, as some of these transformations are fast-paced, it is necessary to monitor them using techniques which enable real-time determination of volatiles, such as proton transfer reaction-mass spectrometry (PTR-MS). Recent years have seen a marked increase in its use in food analysis, since it can be used to obtain insight into the dynamics of the monitored processes and can be the basis for precise quality control methods for food processing. This review highlights recent works in which PTR-MS was used in monitoring during foodstuffs production, preparation and storage.
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- Tomasz Majchrzak
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
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Lester S, Hurst K, Cornacchia L, Kleijn M, Ayed C, Dinu V, Taylor MA, Fisk I. The relation between stimulated salivary flow and the temporal consumption experience of a liquid oral nutritional supplement. Appetite 2021; 166:105325. [PMID: 34062176 PMCID: PMC8385417 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Use of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) in undernourished patients has proven clinical benefits, but this can be hampered by low adherence due to poor experience of palatability. Many patients, particularly older patients, experience hyposalivation which can cause taste changes and reduce the enjoyment of foods. The aim of this study was to investigate differences in the temporal consumption experience (comprising sensory perception, in-mouth aroma release and subjective appetite) of a clinically relevant portion of ONS, for groups differing in saliva flow rates (SFR). The SFR (mL/min) of thirty healthy individuals was measured on three occasions. This data was used to categorise individuals into three groups using quartile analysis: low flow (LF) (0.3–0.6 mL/min, n = 5), medium flow (MF) (0.7–1.2 mL/min, n = 16) and high flow (HF) (1.3–1.8 mL/min, n = 9). Over the consumption of eight 15 mL sips of ONS, individuals rated their sensory perception and subjective appetite perception using line scales. Additionally, in-mouth aroma release was measured for each sip, using atmospheric pressure chemical ionisation (APCI). Compared with the MF and HF group, the LF group reported a significantly greater increase of mouth-drying over increased sips (p = 0.02). The LF group also experienced significantly higher aftertaste perception (p < 0.001), and more intense in-mouth aroma release (p = 0.015), compared with the HF group. These findings occurred concurrently with relatively lower hunger sensations in the LF and MF group. Many patients who are prescribed ONS likely experience reduced salivary flow rates. The unique sensory experiences of these individuals should be considered in order to optimise palatability and nutritional intake. A full portion of ONS was evaluated by three groups differing in saliva flow rates. A sensory profiling method captured perceptual differences over repeated sips. Mouth-drying built up most significantly for the low saliva flow group. Intensity of aftertaste and aroma release was highest in the low saliva flow group. Sensorial intensity of ONS may be associated with greater feelings of satiation.
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- S Lester
- University of Nottingham, Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Biosciences Nottingham, UK
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- University of Nottingham, Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Biosciences Nottingham, UK
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- Danone Nutricia Research, Uppsalalaan 12, 3584, CT, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Danone Nutricia Research, Uppsalalaan 12, 3584, CT, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- University of Nottingham, Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Biosciences Nottingham, UK
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- University of Nottingham, Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Biosciences Nottingham, UK
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- University of Nottingham, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Division of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- University of Nottingham, Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Biosciences Nottingham, UK.
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Dos Santos FF, Nascimento LDS, Cavalcante SFDA, Rezende CM, da Veiga-Junior VF. TLC-ESI-MS as a QuEChERS approach to detection of capsaicin present in different matrices. Nat Prod Res 2021; 36:5342-5346. [PMID: 33960255 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2021.1922905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Pepper is one of the most consumed spices in the world. Its main compound is capsaicin, a widely studied biomarker that has pharmacological activities due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic capacity. Topical formulations such as patches based on capsaicin have been developed as an option in relieving pain and reducing swelling. In addition, capsaicin is used as an active ingredient in non-lethal weapon formulations such as pepper spray through the QuEChERS concept (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Robust, Safe) technique. Used for food analysis, it allows the direct analysis of the biomarker by TLC-ESI-MS, which are previously separated by HPTLC (High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography) using an internal standard for determination of Rf and confirmation of capsaicin in different matrices.
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- Filipe Felisberto Dos Santos
- Chemical Engineering Section, Laboratory of Organic Bioprocesses, Military Engineering Institute (IME), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Chemical Engineering Section, Laboratory of Organic Bioprocesses, Military Engineering Institute (IME), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Institute of Chemistry, Laboratory of Aromas, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Mechanistic elucidation of the oral pungency of capsaicin-related dietary components: Spatial structural insights. Food Chem 2021; 353:129429. [PMID: 33714121 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The mechanistic insights into the oral pungency of capsaicin-related dietary components have been elucidated from the spatial structural perspectives by establishing statistically significant and highly predictive three-dimensional quantitative structure-property relationship models. Our results visualized the possible favorable and unfavorable steric and electrostatic interactions with the pungent receptors with the assistance of pharmacophore models, and revealed the suitable electronegative/positive or bulky substitutions in the vanillyl group, amide moiety, linear alkyl chain and their adjacent structural area of capsaicin required for the desired pungency, which was not only complementary to the viewpoints proposed in our previous structure-pungency correlations, but also was applied to clearly clarify the pungent differences in compounds, and well predict the pungency of 21 capsaicin analogs though with ambiguous experimental data on pungency. Hopefully, this work would benefit the overall understanding of the pungent mechanism and facile discovery/design of analogs with desired pungency to expand their applications in foods.
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Yang N, Yang Q, Chen J, Fisk I. Impact of capsaicin on aroma release and perception from flavoured solutions. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021; 138:110613. [PMID: 33658727 PMCID: PMC7829613 DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Capsaicin is the main component in chilli pepper, which contributes to the spiciness of the food. However, the role of capsaicin on aroma perception has been controversial in the literature. This is the first study exploring the impact of capsaicin on aroma release and perception simultaneously. Flavoured solutions with 3-methylbutanal (nutty note) were made with or without 5 mg/L capsaicin. Real-time APCI-MS analysis was applied to investigate in-nose aroma release during and after consumption of the solutions, and sensory tests were simultaneously conducted to reveal any temporal perception changes over 60 s. The results from 15 participants with triplicates indicated that capsaicin had no significant impact on aroma concentration from aqueous solutions, but the aroma perception rating was significantly higher (p < 0.0001), increasing by 45%. Capsaicin also enhanced average saliva flow by 92% (p < 0.0001), and lower saliva flow participants were found to have lower spiciness and aroma ratings. Capsaicin's impact on aroma release and simultaneous perception was investigated. Flavoured solutions of 3-methylbutanal were made with or without capsaicin. Capsaicin had no significant impact on the in-nose aroma release concentration. Capsaicin significantly enhanced aroma perception by 45% during 60s observation. Participants with lower saliva flow also had lower spiciness and aroma ratings.
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- Ni Yang
- Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, LE12 5RD, UK
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- Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, LE12 5RD, UK
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- Lab of Food Oral Processing, School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, LE12 5RD, UK
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