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Zhang X, Ning Y, Chai L, Yin Y, Luo D, Xu W. Physicochemical properties and in vitro digestive behavior of astaxanthin loaded Pickering emulsion gel regulated by konjac glucomannan and κ-carrageenan. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:134710. [PMID: 39151859 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
Abstract
This study aimed to elaborate the combination effect of polysaccharides on physicochemical properties and in vitro digestive behavior of astaxanthin (AST)-loaded Pickering emulsion gel. AST-loaded Pickering emulsion gel was prepared by heating Pickering emulsion with konjac glucomannan (KGM) and κ-carrageenan (CRG). The microstructure revealed that adding the two polysaccharides resulted in Pickering emulsion forming a network structure. It exhibited a denser and more uniform network structure, enhancing its mechanical properties four times and increasing its water-holding capacity by 20 %. In vitro digestion experiments demonstrated that the release of free fatty acids from the Pickering emulsion gel (4.25 %) was notably lower than that from conventional Pickering emulsion (17.19 %), whereas AST bioaccessibility was remarkably low at 0.003 %. It provided a feasible strategy to regulate the bioaccessibility in Pickering emulsion, which has theoretical significance to guide the current eutrophic diet people.
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- Xiaofan Zhang
- College of Food and Drug, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
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Zhang H, Jiang Q, Li J, Sun Y, Zhang R, Zhang L, Zhang H. Oil-droplet anchors accelerate the gelation of regenerated silk fibroin-based emulsion gels. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:134579. [PMID: 39122082 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134579] [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: 07/03/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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The oil fraction will affect the aggregation behavior and structural strength of emulsion gels. In this study, the effect of the camellia oil (CO) fraction on the properties of emulsion gels stabilized by regenerated silk fibroin (RSF) was studied. The results showed that CO was essential for gel formation, with oil droplets incorporated into the RSF matrix as anchors to achieve rapid gelation of RSF. The gel hardness significantly increased from 20.03 to 53.35 g as the fraction of CO increased from 5 % to 25 %. The oxidation stability of the emulsion gels was also improved, and the peroxide value (POV) decreased from 2419.3 to 839.9 μmol/kg. As the oil fraction rose from 5 % to 25 %, the percentage of released free fatty acids decreased from 73.24 % to 59.49 % due to forming a more compact gel structure. In addition, the rheological results revealed that all emulsion gels had a shear-thinning behavior and good temperature stability in the range of 5 to 90 °C. This study provided a theoretical basis for preparing RSF-based emulsion gels, helps in the recycling of silk protein resources, and promotes the development of emulsion gel applications in the food industry.
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- Huilan Zhang
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Ningbo Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Future Food Lab, Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta, Zhejiang University, Jiashan 314103, China.
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Zhao K, Hao Y, Guo X, Chang Y, Shen X. Development, characterization and underling mechanism of 3D printable quinoa protein emulsion gels by incorporating of different polysaccharides for curcumin delivery. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 280:135648. [PMID: 39278444 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135648] [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: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 09/01/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024]
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Emulsion gels stabilized by food-grade polymers such as proteins and polysaccharides are edible 3D food printing inks with various applications in food industry. In this study, 3D printable quinoa protein emulsion gels with four polysaccharides incorporated were fabricated to delivery curcumin. The effect of inulin (INU), fucoidan (FU), dextran sulfate (DS), and sodium alginate (SA) on the microstructure, rheological properties, and 3D printing performance of quinoa protein emulsion gels were all investigated. The results showed that the incorporation of four polysaccharides promoted formation of tightly packed oil droplets within gel networks, along with enhanced hardness, water holding capacity, freeze-thaw stability and decreased swelling ratio of the QP emulsion gel. All samples exhibited shear thinning behavior and polysaccharides increased viscoelasticity of QP emulsion gel. The hydrophobic interactions and disulfide bond are the main chemical molecular force of emulsion gels, INU significantly increased the hydrogen bonds interactions, and anionic polysaccharide (FU, DS, and SA) significantly increased the electrostatic interactions. QP-INU exerted best printing performance as identified by preferable self-supporting capability and high line printing accuracy. The addition of polysaccharides improved the encapsulation efficiency of curcumin in QP emulsion gel. In vitro release property showed that FU increased the bioavailability of curcumin, DS and SA decreased bioavailability of curcumin with delayed digestion rate. This study demonstrated the potential of utilizing polysaccharides to improve the flexibility of QP emulsion gel for 3D printing functional food.
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- Kuo Zhao
- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China.
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Zhao L, Li J, Yin K, Ding Y, Sun L. Emulsion gels prepared from Longzhua mushroom polysaccharides with self-gelling properties as β-carotene carriers: Stability and in vitro digestibility of β-carotene. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:134110. [PMID: 39047994 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134110] [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: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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β-Carotene is widely used in food systems because of its biological activity; however, β-carotene has poor chemical stability and low bioavailability. Thus, researchers use encapsulated delivery systems to overcome these disadvantages. In this study, we prepared emulsion gels to encapsulate β-carotene, using Longzhua mushroom polysaccharide (LMP), which can autonomously form weak gels. The LMP emulsion gel (LEG) exhibited a high water-holding capacity of up to 95.06 %. All samples showed adequate storage stability for 28 days. Increasing the polysaccharide content in the emulsion gel enhanced the encapsulation efficiency of β-carotene (96.76 %-98.27 %), the release of free fatty acids (68.21 %-81.44 %), and the photostability (80.65 %-91.27 %), thermal stability (73.84 %-97.08 %), and bioaccessibility (18.28 %-30.26 %) of β-carotene. In conclusion, LEG is a promising fat-soluble material that can be used for food-grade encapsulated delivery systems.
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- Lingxin Zhao
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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Liang B, Feng S, Zhang X, Ye Y, Sun C, Ji C, Li X. Physicochemical properties and in vitro digestion behavior of emulsion micro-gels stabilized by κ-carrageenan and whey protein: Effects of sodium alginate addition. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132512. [PMID: 38795879 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132512] [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: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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Emulsion micro-gels exhibit significant potential as functional ingredients for modifying food texture, replacing saturated fats, or serving as templates for the controlled release of bioactive compounds. Structural design principles are being applied more frequently to develop innovative emulsion micro-gels. In this paper, whey protein concentrate (WPC), κ-carrageenan and sodium alginate (SA) were utilized for preparing emulsion micro-gels. To reveal the regulation mechanism of the structural and physicochemical properties of emulsion micro-gels on lipid digestion, the influence of SA additions on the structural, physicochemical properties and in vitro digestion behavior of κ-carrageenan/WPC-based emulsion micro-gel were explored. The FTIR results suggest that the emulsion micro-gels are formed through non-covalent interactions. With the increase of SA addition (from 0.7 g/100 mL to 1.0 g/100 mL), the decreased mean droplet size, the increased hardness, elasticity indexes, and water holding capacity, the reduced the related peak times all indicated that the emulsion micro-gels exhibit enhanced rheological, stability, and mechanical properties. It can be concluded from the microstructure, particle size distribution of the emulsion micro-gels during simulated digestion and free fatty acid release that both κ-carrageenan/WPC-based emulsion micro-gel and κ-carrageenan/WPC/SA-based emulsion micro-gel can inhibit lipid digestion due to the ability to maintain structural stability and hindering the penetration of bile salts and lipase through the hydrogel networks. And the ability is regulated by the binding properties the gel matrix and oil droplets, which determine the structure and physicochemical properties of emulsion micro-gels. The research suggested that the structure of emulsion micro-gels can be modified to produce various lipid digestion profiles. It may be significant for certain practical application in the design of low-fat food and controlled release of bioactive agents.
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- Bin Liang
- College of Food Engineering, Yantai Key Laboratory of Nanoscience and Technology for Prepared Food, Yantai Engineering Research Center of Food Green Processing and Quality Control, Ludong University, Yantai, Shandong, 264025, PR China.
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- College of Food Engineering, Yantai Key Laboratory of Nanoscience and Technology for Prepared Food, Yantai Engineering Research Center of Food Green Processing and Quality Control, Ludong University, Yantai, Shandong, 264025, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong 264005, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong 264005, PR China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong 264005, PR China.
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- Department of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Qilu normal university, Jinan, Shandong 250200, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong 264003, PR China
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Xu W, Jia Y, Li J, Sun H, Cai L, Wu G, Kang M, Zang J, Luo D. Pickering emulsion with high freeze-thaw stability stabilized by xanthan gum/lysozyme nanoparticles and konjac glucomannan. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129740. [PMID: 38281516 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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In this study, freeze-thaw cycle experiments were conducted on food-grade Pickering emulsions co-stabilized with konjac glucomannan (KGM) and xanthan gum/lysozyme nanoparticles (XG/Ly NPs). The rheological properties, particle size, flocculation degree (FD), coalescence degree (CD), centrifugal stability, Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and microstructure of Pickering emulsion stabilized by KGM before and after freeze-thaw were characterized. It was found that as the concentration of KGM increased, the flocculation degree (FD) and coalescence degree (CD) of the emulsion decreased after the freeze-thaw cycle compared to the control sample, and the microscopic images showed that the droplets became smaller and less affected by the freeze-thaw cycles. The rheological and water-holding properties also confirmed that the KGM-added emulsions still had a strong gel network structure and prevented the separation of the continuous and dispersed phases of the droplets after freezing and thawing. Freeze-thaw treatments had a negative effect on the stable emulsion of XG/Ly NPs, while the addition of KGM improved the freeze-thaw stability of the emulsion, which provided a theoretical basis for the development of emulsion products with high freeze-thaw stability.
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- Wei Xu
- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China.
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471023, China
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Zhong X, Wang K, Chen Z, Fei S, Li J, Tan M, Su W. Incorporation of fucoxanthin into 3D printed Pickering emulsion gels stabilized by salmon by-product protein/pectin complexes. Food Funct 2024; 15:1323-1339. [PMID: 38205590 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo04945k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The remarkable performance of fucoxanthin (FX) in antioxidant and weight loss applications has generated considerable interest. However, the application of fucoxanthin in the food and pharmaceutical industries is limited due to its highly unsaturated structure. This research aimed to investigate the synergistic mechanism of a unique Pickering emulsion gel stabilized by salmon byproduct protein (SP)-pectin (PE) aggregates and evaluate its ability to enhance the stability and bioavailability of FX. Various analytical techniques, including fluorescence spectroscopy, contact angle testing, turbidity analysis, and cryo-field scanning electron microscopy, were used to demonstrate that electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions between SP and PE contribute to the exceptional stability and wettability of the Pickering emulsion gels. Rheological analysis revealed that increasing the concentration of SP-PEs resulted in shear-thinning behavior, excellent thixotropic recovery performance, higher viscoelasticity, and good thermal stability of the Pickering emulsion gels stabilized by SP-PEs(SEGs). Furthermore, encapsulation of FX in the gels showed protected release under simulated oral and gastric conditions, with the subsequent controlled release in the intestine. Compared to free FX and the control group without PE (SEG-0), SEG-4 exhibited a 1.92-fold and 1.37-fold increase in the total bioavailable fraction of FX, respectively. Notably, during the study, it was observed that SEGs have the potential to serve as cake decoration for 3D printing to replace traditional cream under lower oil phase conditions (50%). These findings suggest that SP-PEs-stabilized Pickering emulsion gels hold promise as carriers for delivering bioactive compounds, offering the potential for various innovative food applications.
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- Xu Zhong
- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China.
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China.
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China.
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China.
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China.
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China.
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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- Academy of Food Interdisciplinary Science, School of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Qinggongyuan1, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China.
- SKL of Marine Food Processing & Safety Control, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Seafood Deep Processing, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, Liaoning, China
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