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Zhao W, Zhai R, Chen Q, Huang C, Li H, Zhu Y, Duan Y, Gao J. Detection of GSH with a dual-mode biosensor based on carbon quantum dots prepared from dragon fruit peel and the T-Hg(II)-T mismatch. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:4951-4959. [PMID: 38973573 DOI: 10.1039/d4ay00904e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Glutathione (GSH) is commonly used as a diagnostic biomarker for many diseases. In this study, based on carbon quantum dots prepared from dragon fruit peel (D-CQDs) and the T-Hg(II)-T mismatch, a dual-mode biosensor was developed for the detection of GSH. This system consists of two single-stranded DNA (ssDNA). DNA1 was the T-rich sequence; DNA2 was attached to streptavidin-coated magnetic beads and consisted of T-rich and G-rich fragments. Due to the presence of Hg(II), the T-Hg(II)-T mismatch was formed between T-rich fragments of two ssDNA. In the presence of GSH, Hg(II) detached from dsDNA and bound with GSH to form a new complex. The G-rich fragment assembled with the hemin shed from D-CQDs to form the G-quadruplex/hemin complex. At this time, in fluorescence mode, the fluorescence of D-CQDs quenched by hemin could be restored. In colorimetric mode, after the magnetic beads separate, a visual signal could be produced by catalyzing the oxidation of ABTS using the peroxide-like activity of the G-quadruplex/hemin complex. This biosensor in both fluorescence mode and colorimetric mode had excellent selectivity and sensitivity, and the limit of detection was 0.089 µM and 0.26 µM for GSH, respectively. Moreover, the proposed dual-mode biosensor had good application prospects for detection of GSH.
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- Weiqin Zhao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital Affiliated to Northwest University, Xi'an 710061, China.
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Ma X, Cheng X, Du Y, Tang P, Chen L, Chen W, Zheng Z. Pectins Rich in RG-I Extracted from Watermelon Peel: Physicochemical, Structural, Emulsifying, and Antioxidant Properties. Foods 2024; 13:2338. [PMID: 39123530 PMCID: PMC11311835 DOI: 10.3390/foods13152338] [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: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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RG-I pectin has excellent health benefits, but its raw materials are relatively scarce, and its complex structure often breaks down its side-chain structure during the extraction process. In this study, the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of a branched-chain-rich pectin gained from watermelon peel were demonstrated, and the structure-function relationships of RG-I-enriched pectin and emulsification properties were investigated. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, high-performance anion exchange chromatography, high-performance gel permeation chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and methylation analyses reveal it as acetylated, low-methoxylated pectin, rich in RG-I side chains (MW: 1991 kDa, RG-I = 66.17%, methylation degree: 41.45%, (Ara + Gal)/Rha: 20.59%). RPWP outperforms commercial citrus pectin in emulsification and stability, significantly preventing lipid oxidation in emulsions. It also exhibits free radical scavenging abilities, contributing to its effectiveness in preventing lipid oxidation. Emulsions made with RPWP show higher viscosity and form a weak gel network (G' > G″), enhancing stability by preventing phase separation. These findings position watermelon peel as a good source of RG-I pectin and deepen our understanding of RPWP behavior in emulsion systems, which may be useful in the food and pharmaceutical fields.
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- Xiaojun Ma
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China; (X.M.); (Y.D.); (P.T.); (L.C.); (Z.Z.)
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- College of Agronomy, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China;
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China; (X.M.); (Y.D.); (P.T.); (L.C.); (Z.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China; (X.M.); (Y.D.); (P.T.); (L.C.); (Z.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China; (X.M.); (Y.D.); (P.T.); (L.C.); (Z.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China; (X.M.); (Y.D.); (P.T.); (L.C.); (Z.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China; (X.M.); (Y.D.); (P.T.); (L.C.); (Z.Z.)
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Ozcan BE, Tetik N, Aloglu HS. Polysaccharides from fruit and vegetable wastes and their food applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:134007. [PMID: 39032889 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134007] [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: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Fruit and vegetables are a great source of nutrients and have numerous health benefits. The fruit and vegetable industry produces enormous amounts of waste such as peels, seeds, and stems. The amount of this waste production has increased, causing economic and environmental problems. Fruit and vegetable wastes (FVWs) have the potential to be recovered and used to produce high-value goods. Furthermore, FVWs have a large variety and quantity of polysaccharides, which makes them interesting to study for potential industrial use. Currently, the investigations on extracting polysaccharides from FVWs and examining how they affect human health are increasing. The present review focuses on polysaccharides from FVWs such as starch, pectin, cellulose, and inulin, and their various biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial. Additionally, applications as packaging material, gelling agent, emulsifier, prebiotic, and fat replacer of polysaccharides from FVWs in the food industry have been viewed in detail. As a result, FVWs can be reused as the source of polysaccharides, reducing environmental pollution and enabling sustainable green development. Further investigation of the biological activities of polysaccharides from FVWs on human health is of great importance for using these polysaccharides in food applications.
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- Basak Ebru Ozcan
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kirklareli University, Kırklareli 39000, Turkiye.
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul 34210, Turkiye
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kirklareli University, Kırklareli 39000, Turkiye
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Reyes-García V, Botella-Martínez C, Juárez-Trujillo N, Muñoz-Tébar N, Viuda-Martos M. Pitahaya ( Hylocereus ocamponis)-Peel and -Flesh Flour Obtained from Fruit Co-Products-Assessment of Chemical, Techno-Functional and In Vitro Antioxidant Properties. Molecules 2024; 29:2241. [PMID: 38792103 PMCID: PMC11124103 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102241] [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: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The aim of this work was to assess the chemical composition and physico-chemical, techno-functional, and in vitro antioxidant properties of flours obtained from the peel and flesh of pitahaya (Hylocereus ocamponis) to determine their potential for use as ingredients for food enrichment. The chemical composition, including total betalains, mineral content, and polyphenolic profile, was determined. The techno-functional properties (water holding, oil holding, and swelling capacities) were also evaluated. For the antioxidant capacity, four different methodologies, namely ferrous ion-chelating ability assay, ferric-reducing antioxidant power assay; 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging ability assay, and 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical assay, were used. Pitahaya-peel flour had higher values for protein (6.72 g/100 g), ash (11.63 g/100 g), and dietary fiber 56.56 g/100 g) than pitahaya-flesh flour, with values of 6.06, 3.63, and 8.22 g/100 g for protein, ash, and dietary fiber, respectively. In the same way, pitahaya peel showed a higher content of minerals, betalains, and polyphenolic compounds than pitahaya-flesh flour, with potassium (4.43 g/100 g), catechin (25.85 mg/g), quercetin-3-rhamnoside (11.66 mg/g) and myricetrin (12.10 mg/g) as principal compounds found in the peel. Again, pitahaya-peel flour showed better techno-functional and antioxidant properties than pitahaya-flesh flour. The results obtained suggest that the flours obtained from the peel and pulp of pitahaya (H. ocamponis) constitute a potential material to be utilized as an ingredient in the food industry due to the high content of bioactive compounds such as betalains, phenolic acids, and flavonoids, with notable antioxidant capacity.
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- Verónica Reyes-García
- Tecnológico Nacional de México/I.T. del Altiplano de Tlaxcala, Carr. Federal San Martin-Tlaxcala Km 7.5, San Diego Xocoyucan 90122, TL, Mexico;
- IPOA Research Group, Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental, Universidad Miguel Hernández (CIAGRO-UMH), 03312 Orihuela, Alicante, Spain; (C.B.-M.); (N.M.-T.)
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- IPOA Research Group, Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental, Universidad Miguel Hernández (CIAGRO-UMH), 03312 Orihuela, Alicante, Spain; (C.B.-M.); (N.M.-T.)
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Alimentos, Universidad Veracruzana, Av. Dr. Luis Castelazo Ayala s/n Industrial animas CP, Xalapa 91192, VC, Mexico;
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- IPOA Research Group, Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental, Universidad Miguel Hernández (CIAGRO-UMH), 03312 Orihuela, Alicante, Spain; (C.B.-M.); (N.M.-T.)
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- IPOA Research Group, Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental, Universidad Miguel Hernández (CIAGRO-UMH), 03312 Orihuela, Alicante, Spain; (C.B.-M.); (N.M.-T.)
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Joseph Bassey E, Cheng JH, Sun DW. Comparative elucidation of bioactive and antioxidant properties of red dragon fruit peel as affected by electromagnetic and conventional drying approaches. Food Chem 2024; 439:138118. [PMID: 38109834 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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The effects of near-infrared (NIRD), mid-infrared (MIRD), far-infrared (FIRD), microwave (MWD), and hot air drying (HAD) on drying kinetic, colour, phytochemical composition, and antioxidant activity of red dragon fruit peel (RDFP) was evaluated. Results indicated that drying methods induced varying microstructural and chemical changes on RDFP, significantly influencing moisture removal rates and phytochemical retention. The lowest drying time was observed for MWD, while MIRD presented the highest drying time. FIRD drying was more favourable for retaining TPC, TFC, betacyanin and betaxanthin, while the ascorbic acid content was better retained during MIRD and NIRD. Enhancements in ABTS, CUPRAC and reducing power were associated with FIRD, and NIRD and MIRD enhanced DPPH and HRSA. Overall, chemical modifications induced by drying improved the phytochemical and antioxidant properties but presented adversative effects on ascorbic acid and DPPH. The study presented an essential background for the optimal drying of RDFP.
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- Edidiong Joseph Bassey
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technological Research Centre of Guangdong Province on Intelligent Sensing and Process Control of Cold Chain Foods, & Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics Equipment for Agricultural Products, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technological Research Centre of Guangdong Province on Intelligent Sensing and Process Control of Cold Chain Foods, & Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics Equipment for Agricultural Products, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technological Research Centre of Guangdong Province on Intelligent Sensing and Process Control of Cold Chain Foods, & Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics Equipment for Agricultural Products, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; Food Refrigeration and Computerised Food Technology, University College Dublin, National University of Ireland, Agriculture and Food Science Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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Du H, Olawuyi IF, Said NS, Lee WY. Comparative Analysis of Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Pectin from Extracted Dragon Fruit Waste by Different Techniques. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1097. [PMID: 38675016 PMCID: PMC11054079 DOI: 10.3390/polym16081097] [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: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Dragon fruit peel, often discarded, is a valuable source of commercial pectin. This study investigates different extraction methods, including cold-water (CW), hot-water (HW), ultrasound (US), and novel enzyme extraction (xylanase: EZX), to extract pectins from dragon fruit peel and compare their characteristics. The pectin yield ranged from 10.93% to 20.22%, with significant variations in physicochemical properties across methods (p < 0.05). FTIR analysis revealed that extraction methods did not alter the primary structural configuration of the pectins. However, molecular weights (Mws) varied significantly, from 0.84 to 1.21 × 103 kDa, and the degree of esterification varied from 46.82% to 51.79% (p < 0.05). Monosaccharide analysis identified both homogalacturonan (HG) and rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) pectic configurations in all pectins, predominantly comprising galacturonic acid (77.21-83.12 %mol) and rhamnose (8.11-9.51 %mol), alongside minor side-chain sugars. These properties significantly influenced pectin functionalities. In the aqueous state, a higher Mw impacted viscosity and emulsification performance, while a lower Mw enhanced antioxidant activities and promoted the prebiotic function of pectin (Lactis brevies growth). This study highlights the impact of extraction methods on dragon fruit peel pectin functionalities and their structure-function relationship, providing valuable insights into predicting dragon fruit peel's potential as a food-grade ingredient in various products.
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- Huimin Du
- School of Food Science and Technology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea; (H.D.); (I.F.O.); (N.S.S.)
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea; (H.D.); (I.F.O.); (N.S.S.)
- Research Institute of Tailored Food Technology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea; (H.D.); (I.F.O.); (N.S.S.)
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea; (H.D.); (I.F.O.); (N.S.S.)
- Research Institute of Tailored Food Technology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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Wang Z, Song W, Song H, Huang W, Li Y, Feng J. Effects of extraction methods on the physicochemical properties and functionalities of pectic polysaccharides from burdock (Arctium lappa L.). Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128684. [PMID: 38086431 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128684] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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In this work, the effects of four different extraction methods, acid (HCl), alkali (NaOH), enzymes (cellulase/pectinase), and buffer (pH 7.0) on the physicochemical properties and functionalities of burdock pectin were systematically investigated and compared. Buffer extraction gave a low yield (2.8 %) and is therefore limited in its application. The acid treatment hydrolyzed the neutral sidechains and gave a homogalacturonan content of 72.6 %. By contrast, alkali and enzymes preserved the sidechains while degrading the polygalacturonan backbone, creating a rhamnogalacturonan-I dominant structure. The branched structure, low molecular weight, and high degree of methylation (42.3 %) contributed to the interfacial adsorption, emulsifying capacity, and cellular antioxidant activity of the enzyme-extracted product. For the acid-extracted product, the strong intramolecular electrostatic repulsion restricted the formation of a contact interface to prevent coalescence of the emulsion. In addition, they did not have sufficient reducing ends to scavenge free radicals. Although a high branching size (5.0) was adopted, the low degree of methylation (19.5 %) affected the emulsifying capacity of the alkali-extracted products. These results provide useful information for pectic polysaccharides production with tailored properties.
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- Zhen Wang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Institute of Agro-product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 50 Zhongling Street, Nanjing 210014, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Institute of Agro-product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 50 Zhongling Street, Nanjing 210014, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Institute of Agro-product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 50 Zhongling Street, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Institute of Agro-product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 50 Zhongling Street, Nanjing 210014, China.
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- Institute of Agro-product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 50 Zhongling Street, Nanjing 210014, China.
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Corimayhua-Silva AA, Elías-Peñafiel C, Rojas-Ayerve T, Guevara-Pérez A, Farfán-Rodríguez L, Encina-Zelada CR. Red Dragon Fruit Peels: Effect of Two Species Ratio and Particle Size on Fibre Quality and Its Application in Reduced-Fat Alpaca-Based Sausages. Foods 2024; 13:386. [PMID: 38338524 PMCID: PMC10855916 DOI: 10.3390/foods13030386] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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This research aimed to assess the influence of red dragon fruit peels ratio (RDF-PR) from two species, Hylocereus hybridum (HH) and Hylocereus undatus (HU), and particle size (PS) on quality parameters of red dragon fruit peel powder (RDF-PP) and its further application in emulsified alpaca-based sausages as partial substitutes of pork-back fat. A three-level full factorial design (nine treatments) was employed to evaluate the effect of RDF-PR (HH(0%):HU(100%), HH(50%):HU(50%), and HH(100%):HU(0%)) and PS (499-297, 296-177, and <177 µm) on the dependent variables: L*, a*, b*, C, h°, water-holding capacity, oil-holding capacity, swelling capacity, pectin yield, degree of esterification (analysed through FT-IR), and crude fibre content. The data analysed through a response surface methodology showed that treatment one (T1) is the best with the optimised conditions at 100% HU RDF-PR and PS of <177 µm. The statistical validation of T1 exhibited the highest water-holding capacity (32.1 g/g peel), oil-holding capacity (2.20 g oil/g peel), and pectin yield (27.1%). A completely randomised design (four formulations) was then used to assess the effect of partial replacement of pork-back fat by T1 in emulsified alpaca-based sausages on the colourimetric, physicochemical, and texture properties (hardness, chewiness, cohesiveness, springiness, adhesiveness, and adhesive force). Likewise, a sensory hedonic scale was employed to evaluate the appearance, colour, odour, flavour, texture, and overall acceptability of sausages. The results revealed that 65.7% of pork-back fat content was successfully replaced compared with a control formulation. Additionally, F3 showed significantly (p < 0.05) better colourimetric, physicochemical, and textural characteristics, such as lower hardness (34.8 N) and chewiness (21.7 N) and higher redness (a* = 19.3) and C (22.9), compared to a control formulation. This research presents RDF-PP as a promising fat substitute for developing healthier, reduced-fat meat products using fibre-rich agroindustry by-products.
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- Andrés A. Corimayhua-Silva
- Departamento de Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM), Av. La Molina s/n Lima 12, Lima 15024, Peru; (A.A.C.-S.)
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- Departamento de Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM), Av. La Molina s/n Lima 12, Lima 15024, Peru; (A.A.C.-S.)
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- Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM), Av. La Molina s/n Lima 12, Lima 15024, Peru
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- Instituto de Investigación de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular (IIBBM), Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM), Av. La Molina s/n Lima 12, Lima 15024, Peru
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- Departamento de Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM), Av. La Molina s/n Lima 12, Lima 15024, Peru; (A.A.C.-S.)
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- Departamento de Tecnología de Alimentos, Facultad de Industrias Alimentarias, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM), Av. La Molina s/n Lima 12, Lima 15024, Peru; (A.A.C.-S.)
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Liu Y, Chen H, Chen S, Zhang Y, Zhang J, Zhu X, Li W, Liu J, Jiang Y, Li D. Pectin-rich dragon fruit peel extracts: An environmentally friendly emulsifier of natural origin. Food Chem 2023; 429:136955. [PMID: 37490817 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Pectin extraction is generally an energy-intensive industrial process, while on the other hand their extraction methods vary from different sources. Starting with that perspective, pectin (WSP) containing ultra-low degree of methylation (31.08 ± 1.27%) from dragon fruit peel (DFP) was extracted by using pure water at room temperature. WSP, dominant in DFP (17.13 ± 1.01%), showed both a high molecular weight and a wide molecular weight distribution, while the yield of the rest acid-soluble pectin (HAP) from DFP residue was only 5.22 ± 0.76%. Furthermore, WSP can stabilize emulsions over a wide range of concentrations and oil phases, especially HIPE. Therefore, the hypothesis was verified that the pectin-rich extract from dragon fruit peel with excellent emulsifying properties could be simply extracted by pure water. This environmentally-friendly and energy-saving extraction method provides a new insight to increase the additional value of dragon fruit peel produced in food processing.
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- Yiyan Liu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China.
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Fırat E, Koca N, Kaymak-Ertekin F. Extraction of pectin from watermelon and pomegranate peels with different methods and its application in ice cream as an emulsifier. J Food Sci 2023; 88:4353-4374. [PMID: 37623912 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16752] [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: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
Abstract
Pectin extraction from watermelon peel (WP) and pomegranate peel (PP) was carried out using three different extraction methods: classical solvent extraction (CSE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE). Extraction parameters (pH, temperature, time, and speed/amplitude/power) were optimized to target maximum crude pectin yield (CPY), while the sample-to-solvent ratio (SS) was determined to be fixed at 1:10 w/v at all experiments. CPY was increased by low pH, high temperature, and long time. The pectins obtained at optimum conditions were characterized regarding the physicochemical and rheological properties, and the pectin solutions were found to be typical pseudoplastic fluids. WP pectin extracted with MAE and PP pectin extracted with UAE were determined to have the best emulsifying properties and added to the ice cream formulations. MAE had the maximum CPY of 9.40% for WP (pH = 1.3, 6 min, 596 W) and the best emulsifying properties. UAE had the best emulsifying properties for PP and the CPY was 11.56% in conditions of pH = 1.5, a temperature of 69°C, an extraction time of 29 min, and a 32% amplitude. The use of PP pectin resulted in a significant increase in the apparent viscosity of ice cream mix and also the first dripping time and the hardness of ice cream over commercial emulsifier. Melting properties and hardness values of ice cream with WP pectin were comparatively closer to those of ice cream with commercial emulsifier. On the other hand, the first dripping time and hardness value of ice cream with PP pectin having 60.25 min and 3.84 N, respectively, were higher than those of commercial ice cream having 53.75 min and 2.14 N, respectively. Practical Application: The utilization of WP and PP, which are good sources for pectin production, benefits both a sustainable environment and a sustainable food industry. Pectin extracted from WP and PP as an emulsifier in ice cream can ensure the production of ice creams with good melting properties. Pectin can be used as a healthy, sustainable, and economical alternative emulsifier in the ice cream industry.
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- Esra Fırat
- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Food Engineering, Ege University, Izmir, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Food Engineering, Ege University, Izmir, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Food Engineering, Ege University, Izmir, Türkiye
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Deokar GS, Deokar AM, Kshirsagar SJ, Buranasompob A, Nirmal NP. Extraction, physicochemical characterization, functionality, and excipient ability of corn fiber gum-starch isolate from corn milling industry waste. Int J Pharm 2023; 645:123401. [PMID: 37696343 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Corn processing industries generate an extensive fibrous byproduct consisting of corn fiber gum (CFG) and residual starch (S). The present study hypothesized that CFG and S could be isolated as a single crosslinked conjugate. The isolated CFG-S conjugate was acidic, with a pKa value of 11.49, and a swelling index of 99.60%. Henderson-Hasselbalch equation predicted negligible ionization throughout the gastrointestinal pH range. The DSC thermogram highlights glass transition and temperature-specific structure stabilization through the exothermic crystallization domain. FTIR, SEM & XRD confirmed the structural conjugation and integrity of the conjugate. Tablets containing Venlafaxine hydrochloride as a model drug were prepared using CFG-S (14 and 57%) as excipient by wet granulation method. Percentage cumulative drug release with low concentration was up to 99.67175 ± 0.09 % in 5 h whereas with high concentration, it was extended to 12 h (P < 0.05). Korsemayer-Peppas release exponent indicates zero order (R2 = 0.9935) kinetics with super case-II anomalous transport showing diffusion and erosion as drug release mechanisms. The results confirmed that CFG-S isolate could act as a good binding agent at low concentrations and release extending cross-linked matrix former at a higher concentration for release retardant excipient.
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- Gitanjali Sambhajirao Deokar
- Department of Quality Assurance, MET's Institute of Pharmacy, Bhujbal Knowledge City, Adgaon, Nashik, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Quality Assurance, MET's Institute of Pharmacy, Bhujbal Knowledge City, Adgaon, Nashik, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Quality Assurance, MET's Institute of Pharmacy, Bhujbal Knowledge City, Adgaon, Nashik, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Center for Innovation and Reference on Food for Nutrition, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand
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- Deaprtment of Food Science, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, 999 Phutthamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170, Thailand.
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Wang X, Li X, Zhang L, An L, Guo L, Huang L, Gao W. Recent progress in plant-derived polysaccharides with prebiotic potential for intestinal health by targeting gut microbiota: a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-30. [PMID: 37651130 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2248631] [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: 09/01/2023]
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Natural products of plant origin are of high interest and widely used, especially in the food industry, due to their low toxicity and wide range of bioactive properties. Compared to other plant components, the safety of polysaccharides has been generally recognized. As dietary fibers, plant-derived polysaccharides are mostly degraded in the intestine by polysaccharide-degrading enzymes secreted by gut microbiota, and have potential prebiotic activity in both non-disease and disease states, which should not be overlooked, especially in terms of their involvement in the treatment of intestinal diseases and the promotion of intestinal health. This review elucidates the regulatory effects of plant-derived polysaccharides on gut microbiota and summarizes the mechanisms involved in targeting gut microbiota for the treatment of intestinal diseases. Further, the structure-activity relationships between different structural types of plant-derived polysaccharides and the occurrence of their prebiotic activity are further explored. Finally, the practical applications of plant-derived polysaccharides in food production and food packaging are summarized and discussed, providing important references for expanding the application of plant-derived polysaccharides in the food industry or developing functional dietary supplements.
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- Xiaozhen Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory for Modern Drug Delivery & High-Efficiency, School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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Liu Y, Yan S, Li B, Li J. Analysis of pectin-cellulose interaction in cell wall of lotus rhizome with assistance of ball-milling and galactosidase. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 246:125615. [PMID: 37391001 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125615] [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: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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The current study sought to depict the structural feature of polysaccharides extracted from Na2CO3 unextractable fraction (LUN) of lotus rhizome using galactosidase with assistance of ball milling. The extracted polysaccharides were a complex of cellulose microfibrils and the RG-I structural domain of pectin, and the top three monosaccharides were glucose, galactose and galactose uronic acid, which allowed to tune the properties of the enzyme-hydrolyzed polysaccharide from LUN after 15 and 45 min of ball milling. The data of XRD revealed that pectin has a masking effect on the diffraction peaks of cellulose components. The removing of the polysaccharides could increase the degree of crystallinity and the pectin-cellulose interaction mainly occured through the galactan side chain was speculated. Textural characterization by SEM exhibited a cross-linked rod-like structure, which is similar to the structure of cellulose microfibrils. The morphological analysis of AFM revealed that L15-P (enzyme-hydrolyzed polysaccharide from LUN after 15 min of ball milling) contained relatively ordered and uniform network structures. Overall, the present study provides an important insight into cell wall of lotus rhizome matrix polysaccharide.
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- Yanzhao Liu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China; Aquatic vegetable Preservation & Processing Engineering Technology Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China; Yangtze River Economic Belt Engineering Research Center for Green Development of Bulk Aquatic Bioproducts Industry of Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China; Yangtze River Economic Belt Engineering Research Center for Green Development of Bulk Aquatic Bioproducts Industry of Ministry of Education, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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Zhang T, Huang D, Liu X, Chen F, Liu Y, Jiang Y, Li D. Antioxidant activity and semi-solid emulsification of a polysaccharide from coffee cherry peel. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125207. [PMID: 37276904 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In order to further improve the economic benefits of the coffee industry chain, we carried out the following systematic research on processing by-products. In this research, the obtained coffee cherry peel polysaccharide (CCP) which was removed from the coffee cherry peel by hot acid method had a galacturonic acid content of 20.50 % and a molecular weight of 3.05 kg/mol. According to the results of monosaccharide analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, molecular weight distribution, and thermal analysis, CCP was a typical high methoxy polysaccharide. In vitro antioxidant results showed that CCP had better antioxidant capacity than commercial citrus polysaccharide (APC). When it came to emulsification performance, the water-oil bonding ability and disturbance resistance to the fluid of CCP were also significantly higher than that of APC. Specially, we found that 0.50 % (wt%) CCP could form a solid-liquid gel with very high plasticity at low oil phase fraction. In conclusion, the coffee cherry peel could be used as a natural source of a novel emulsifier, providing a promising alternative for polysaccharide in the food industry.
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- Tianjun Zhang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China..
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Key Laboratory of Food Processing Technology and Quality Control of Shandong Higher Education Institutes, Taian 271018, PR China..
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Evaluation of the total phenolic content, antioxidative capacity, and chemical fingerprint of Annona crassiflora Mart. Bioaccessible molecules. Food Res Int 2023; 165:112514. [PMID: 36869513 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Annona crassiflora Mart. (araticum) is an exotic fruit native to the Brazilian Cerrado that stands out for its phytochemical profile, especially for the presence of bioactive compounds. The health-related benefits promoted by these metabolites are widely explored. It is known that the biological activity of bioactive compounds is directly dependent on the availability of the molecules, and their bioaccessibility after the digestion process is one of the main limiting factors. The present study aimed to evaluate the bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds in some parts of araticum (peel, pulp and seeds) fruits obtained from different regions through the in vitro digestion process simulating the gastrointestinal tract. The total phenolic content ranged from 480.81 to 1007.62 for pulp; 837.53 to 1926.56 for peel; and 358.28 to 1186.07 for seeds (mg GAE.100 g-1 of sample). The highest antioxidant activity was observed for the seeds by the DPPH method, the peel by the ABTS method, and most of the peel, except for the Cordisburgo sample, by the FRAP method. Through the research of the chemical profile, it was possible to list up to 35 compounds, including the nutrients, in this identification attempt. It was observed that some compounds were listed only in natura samples (epicatechin and procyanidin) and others only for the bioaccessible fraction (quercetin-3-O-dipentoside), which is justified by the different gastrointestinal tract conditions. Thus, the present study elucidates that the food matrix will directly influence the bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds. In addition, it highlights the potential of unconventionally used or consumed parts that can be used as sources of substances with biological activities, increasing the sustainability by reducing waste.
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Liang Y, Yang Y, Zheng L, Zheng X, Xiao D, Wang S, Ai B, Sheng Z. Extraction of Pectin from Passion Fruit Peel: Composition, Structural Characterization and Emulsion Stability. Foods 2022; 11:foods11243995. [PMID: 36553737 PMCID: PMC9777908 DOI: 10.3390/foods11243995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Extraction methods directly affect pectin extraction yield and physicochemical and structural characteristics. The effects of acid extraction (AE), ultrasonic-assisted acid extraction (UA), steam explosion pretreatment combined with acid extraction (SEA) and ultrasonic-assisted SEA (USEA) on the yield, structure, and properties of passion fruit pectin were studied. The pectin yield of UA was 6.5%, equivalent to that of AE at 60 min (5.3%), but the emulsion stability of UA pectin was poor. The pectin obtained by USEA improved emulsion stability. Compared with UA, it had higher protein content (0.62%), rhamnogalacturonan I (18.44%) and lower molecular weight (0.72 × 105 Da). In addition, SEA and USEA had high pectin extraction yields (9.9% and 10.7%) and the pectin obtained from them had lower degrees of esterification (59.3% and 68.5%), but poor thermal stability. The results showed that ultrasonic-assisted steam explosion pretreatment combined with acid extraction is a high-efficiency and high-yield method. This method obtains pectin with good emulsifying stability from passion fruit peel.
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- Yonglun Liang
- Haikou Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
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- Haikou Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
- Haikou Key Laboratory of Banana Biology, Haikou 571101, China
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- Haikou Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
- Haikou Key Laboratory of Banana Biology, Haikou 571101, China
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- Haikou Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
- Haikou Key Laboratory of Banana Biology, Haikou 571101, China
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- Haikou Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
- Haikou Key Laboratory of Banana Biology, Haikou 571101, China
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- Haikou Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
- Haikou Key Laboratory of Banana Biology, Haikou 571101, China
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- Haikou Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
- Haikou Key Laboratory of Banana Biology, Haikou 571101, China
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- Haikou Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
- Haikou Key Laboratory of Banana Biology, Haikou 571101, China
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