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Tchonkouang RD, Lima AR, Quintino AC, Cristofoli NL, Vieira MC. UV-C Light: A Promising Preservation Technology for Vegetable-Based Nonsolid Food Products. Foods 2023; 12:3227. [PMID: 37685160 PMCID: PMC10486447 DOI: 10.3390/foods12173227] [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: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
A variety of bioactive substances present in fruit- and vegetable-processed products have health-promoting properties. The consumption of nutrient-rich plant-based products is essential to address undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. Preservation is paramount in manufacturing plant-based nonsolid foods such as juices, purees, and sauces. Thermal processing has been widely used to preserve fruit- and vegetable-based products by reducing enzymatic and microbial activities, thereby ensuring safety and prolonged shelf life. However, the nutritional value of products is compromised due to the deleterious effects of thermal treatments on essential nutrients and bioactive compounds. To prevent the loss of nutrients associated with thermal treatment, alternative technologies are being researched extensively. In studies conducted on nonsolid food, UV-C treatment has been proven to preserve quality and minimize nutrient degradation. This review compiles information on the use of UV-C technology in preserving the nutritional attributes of nonsolid foods derived from fruit and vegetables. The legislation, market potential, consumer acceptance, and limitations of UV-C are reviewed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rose Daphnee Tchonkouang
- MED—Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development and CHANGE—Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (R.D.T.); (A.R.L.); (A.C.Q.); (N.L.C.)
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- MED—Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development and CHANGE—Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (R.D.T.); (A.R.L.); (A.C.Q.); (N.L.C.)
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- MED—Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development and CHANGE—Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (R.D.T.); (A.R.L.); (A.C.Q.); (N.L.C.)
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- MED—Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development and CHANGE—Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (R.D.T.); (A.R.L.); (A.C.Q.); (N.L.C.)
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- MED—Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development and CHANGE—Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (R.D.T.); (A.R.L.); (A.C.Q.); (N.L.C.)
- Department of Food Engineering, High Institute of Engineering, Universidade do Algarve, Campus da Penha, 8000-139 Faro, Portugal
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Tănase (Butnariu) LA, Nistor OV, Mocanu GD, Andronoiu DG, Cîrciumaru A, Botez E. Effects of Heat Treatments on Various Characteristics of Ready-to-Eat Zucchini Purees Enriched with Anise or Fennel. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27227964. [PMID: 36432071 PMCID: PMC9694702 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Galactagogue herbs, also known as natural lactation adjuvants, are frequently used to stimulate breast milk production. Due to their antioxidant activity and phenolic content, anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) and fennel (Foeniculum vulgare L.) were chosen to increase the added value of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.) purees. At the same time, this work aimed to determine the influence of heat treatment on various characteristics of the final product. The phytochemical content, color parameters, and rheological and textural parameters of zucchini purees enriched with herbal aqueous extracts were determined after processing and after one week of storage (4 °C). In the case of antioxidant activity, samples registered a variation between 6.62 ± 1.71 and 38.32 ± 3.85 µM Trolox/g DW for the samples processed by steam convection. The total difference color parameter (ΔE) increased seven times after one week of storage compared to samples at T0. Fennel and anise aqueous extracts helped improve the rheological behavior of zucchini samples both by steam and hot air convection. This study may serve as a springboard for future investigations and clinical trials into the scientific validity and safety of ready-to-eat foods with special destinations.
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- Luiza-Andreea Tănase (Butnariu)
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos“ University of Galați, 111 Domnească Street, 800201 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos“ University of Galați, 111 Domnească Street, 800201 Galați, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-336-130177; Fax: +40-236-460165
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos“ University of Galați, 111 Domnească Street, 800201 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos“ University of Galați, 111 Domnească Street, 800201 Galați, Romania
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- Cross-Border Faculty, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, 111 Domnească Street, 800201 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos“ University of Galați, 111 Domnească Street, 800201 Galați, Romania
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Rayman Ergün A. The effects of electrical and ultrasonic pretreatments on the moisture, oil content, color, texture, sensory properties and energy consumption of microwave-fried zucchini slices. GRASAS Y ACEITES 2022. [DOI: 10.3989/gya.1126202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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In this study, the effects of a moderate electrical field application and two different blanching methods (conventional and ultrasound) on the frying (deep-frying in oil at 180 °C for 6 minutes and compared to the microwave (400W)) of zucchini slices were investigated. Microwave-fried samples presented a lower moisture content than deep fried ones. The moderate electrical field significantly reduced the oil content before the microwave frying. Greenness (–a*), which is important for the zucchini samples, was found at its best (-3.25) in the combination group of moderate electrical field pre-treated, ultrasound blanched, and microwave fried. Gumminess, cohesiveness, and fracturability of the zucchini slices decreased while chewiness, springiness, and resilience increased after microwave frying. The scores of the sensory test were higher for the ultrasonic blanching and microwave fried sample groups. Besides, these electrical methods were found more advantageous in terms of energy consumption.
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Comparison of traditional hot water and vacuum assisted blanching methods on the physico-chemical quality parameters and antioxidant activity of zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.) slices. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-01158-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Delgado A, Issaoui M, Vieira MC, Saraiva de Carvalho I, Fardet A. Food Composition Databases: Does It Matter to Human Health? Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13082816. [PMID: 34444976 PMCID: PMC8399939 DOI: 10.3390/nu13082816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Food provides humans with more than just energy and nutrients, addressing both vital needs and pleasure. Food habits are determined by a wide range of factors, from sensorial stimuli to beliefs and, once commanded by local and seasonal availability, are nowadays driven by marketing campaigns promoting unhealthy and non-sustainable foodstuffs. Top-down and bottom-up changes are transforming food systems, driven by policies on SDGs and by consumer's concerns about environmental and health impacts. Food quality, in terms of taste, safety, and nutritional value, is determined by its composition, described in food composition databases (FDBs). FDBs are then useful resources to agronomists, food and mechanical engineers, nutritionists, marketers, and others in their efforts to address at maximum human nutrient needs. In this work, we analyse some relevant food composition databases (viz., purpose, type of data, ease of access, regularity of updates), inspecting information on the health and environmental nexus, such as food origin, production mode as well as nutritional quality. The usefulness and limitations of food databases are discussed regarding what concerns sustainable diets, the food 'matrix effect', missing compounds, safe processing, and in guiding innovation in foods, as well as in shaping consumers' perceptions and food choices.
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- Amélia Delgado
- Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.V.); (I.S.d.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology of Sidi Bouzid, University of Kairouan, Sidi Bouzid 9100, Tunisia;
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- Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.V.); (I.S.d.C.)
- Department of Food Engineering, Superior Institute of Engineering, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (M.C.V.); (I.S.d.C.)
- FSLab—Food Science Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- Unité de Nutrition Humaine, INRAE, Route de Theix, 63122 Saint-Genès-Champanelle, France;
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Chen X, Liu B, Chen Q, Liu Y, Duan X. Application of combining ozone and UV-C sterilizations in the artificial drying of persimmon fruits. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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A Review on Individual and Combination Technologies of UV-C Radiation and Ultrasound in Postharvest Handling of Fruits and Vegetables. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8111433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ultraviolet-C radiation and ultrasound technology are widely accepted and continuously being appraised as alternatives to conventional thermal techniques for decontamination of fruits and vegetables. However, studies in these areas have presented challenges related to quality, safety, limited capability, and cost of energy. This review paper presents an up-to-date summary of applications of ultraviolet-C radiation and ultrasound technology for postharvest handling of fruits and vegetables from relevant literature. The limitations associated with applications of ultraviolet-C radiation and ultrasound technology individually has prompted their combination alongside other antimicrobial strategies for enhanced bactericidal effect. The combination of ultraviolet-C radiation and ultrasound technology as a hurdle approach also provides enhanced efficiency, cost effectiveness, and reduced processing time without compromising quality. The review includes further scope of industrial-led collaboration and commercialization of ultraviolet-C radiation and ultrasound technology such as scale-up studies and process optimization.
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