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Ren J, Li X, Dong C, Zheng P, Zhang N, Ji H, Yu J, Lu X, Li M, Chen C, Liang L. Effect of ozone treatment on phenylpropanoid metabolism in harvested cantaloupes. J Food Sci 2024. [PMID: 38980985 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Phenylpropanoid metabolism plays an important role in cantaloupe ripening and senescence, but the mechanism of ozone regulation on phenylpropanoid metabolism remains unclear. This study investigated how ozone treatment modulates the levels of secondary metabolites associated with phenylpropanoid metabolism, the related enzyme activities, and gene expression in cantaloupe. Treating cantaloupes with 15 mg/m3 of ozone after precooling can help maintain postharvest hardness. This treatment also enhances the production and accumulation of secondary metabolites, such as total phenols, flavonoids, and lignin. These metabolites are essential components of the phenylpropanoid metabolic pathway, activating enzymes like phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, cinnamate 4-hydroxylase, 4CL, chalcone synthase, and chalcone isomerase. The results of the transcriptional expression patterns showed that differential gene expression related to phenylpropanoid metabolism in the peel of ozone-treated cantaloupes was primarily observed during the middle and late storage stages. In contrast, the pulp exhibited significant differential gene expression mainly during the early storage stage. Furthermore, it was observed that the level of gene expression in the peel was generally higher than that in the pulp. The correlation between the relative amount of gene changes in cantaloupe, activity of selected enzymes, and concentration of secondary metabolites could be accompanied by positive regulation of the phenylpropanoid metabolic pathway. Therefore, ozone stress induction positively enhances the biosynthesis of flavonoids in cantaloupes, leading to an increased accumulation of secondary metabolites. Additionally, it also improves the postharvest storage quality of cantaloupes.
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- Jie Ren
- College of Food Science and Biological Engineering, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing Technology, Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Preservation of Agricultural Products (Tianjin)), Key Laboratory of Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Postharvest Physiology and Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing Technology, Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Preservation of Agricultural Products (Tianjin)), Key Laboratory of Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Postharvest Physiology and Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing Technology, Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Preservation of Agricultural Products (Tianjin)), Key Laboratory of Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Postharvest Physiology and Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing Technology, Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Preservation of Agricultural Products (Tianjin)), Key Laboratory of Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Postharvest Physiology and Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing Technology, Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Preservation of Agricultural Products (Tianjin)), Key Laboratory of Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Postharvest Physiology and Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Tianjin, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing Technology, Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Preservation of Agricultural Products (Tianjin)), Key Laboratory of Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Postharvest Physiology and Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Tianjin, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- School of Agriculture and Environment, College of Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Institute of Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing Technology, Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (National Engineering and Technology Research Center for Preservation of Agricultural Products (Tianjin)), Key Laboratory of Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Postharvest Physiology and Storage and Preservation of Agricultural Products, Tianjin, China
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- College of Food Science and Biological Engineering, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin, China
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Romo-Tovar J, Belmares Cerda R, Chávez-González ML, Rodríguez-Jasso RM, Lozano-Sepulveda SA, Govea-Salas M, Loredo-Treviño A. Importance of Certain Varieties of Cucurbits in Enhancing Health: A Review. Foods 2024; 13:1142. [PMID: 38672815 PMCID: PMC11048896 DOI: 10.3390/foods13081142] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
The Cucurbitaceae family is an extensive group of fruits and vegetables that exhibit common characteristics; for example, they are farmed on a global scale and exhibit a wide range of applications, including fresh consumption and use in various food and beverage products. As is frequent, many species or genera share a common name, and this can lead to some confusion when looking for information about a specific variety. In this review, we describe the findings about the biological activity, like antibacterial, antiviral, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties, of two genera of this family, Cucumis and Momordica, which have been characterized and evaluated in several research studies and regarding which information is readily accessible. Those activities rely on the various physicochemical qualities and nutritional content of each variety, including factors like β-carotene and polyphenols, among others. The goal of this review is to provide a rapid search for each activity examined in the literature, enabling future research on their potential uses in functional foods and nutraceutical supplements.
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- Jaqueline Romo-Tovar
- Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo 25280, Mexico; (J.R.-T.); (R.B.C.); (M.L.C.-G.); (R.M.R.-J.); (M.G.-S.)
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- Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo 25280, Mexico; (J.R.-T.); (R.B.C.); (M.L.C.-G.); (R.M.R.-J.); (M.G.-S.)
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- Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo 25280, Mexico; (J.R.-T.); (R.B.C.); (M.L.C.-G.); (R.M.R.-J.); (M.G.-S.)
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- Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo 25280, Mexico; (J.R.-T.); (R.B.C.); (M.L.C.-G.); (R.M.R.-J.); (M.G.-S.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey 64460, Mexico
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- Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo 25280, Mexico; (J.R.-T.); (R.B.C.); (M.L.C.-G.); (R.M.R.-J.); (M.G.-S.)
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- Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo 25280, Mexico; (J.R.-T.); (R.B.C.); (M.L.C.-G.); (R.M.R.-J.); (M.G.-S.)
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Cruz MAAS, Coimbra PPS, Araújo-Lima CF, Freitas-Silva O, Teodoro AJ. Hybrid Fruits for Improving Health-A Comprehensive Review. Foods 2024; 13:219. [PMID: 38254523 PMCID: PMC10814314 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020219] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
Abstract
Several species of hybrid fruits, such as citrus, grapes, blueberries, apples, tomatoes, and lingonberries among others, have attracted scientific attention in recent years, especially due to their reported antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The bagasse, leaves, bark, and seeds of these hybrid fruits have large amounts of polyphenols, such as flavonoids, which act as potent antioxidants. Several studies have been carried out in cellular models of neurotoxicity of the extract of these fruits, to document the beneficial effects for human health, as well as to prove its antiproliferative effect in cancer cells. In the present review, through a synthesis of existing information in the scientific literature, we demonstrate that hybrid fruits are a source of antioxidant and bioactive compounds, which act in the inhibition of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, and consequently improving human health.
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- Marta A. A. S. Cruz
- Food and Nutrition Program, Functional Foods Laboratory, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-240, RJ, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-240, RJ, Brazil; (P.P.S.C.); (C.F.A.-L.)
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical and Technological Innovation, Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-240, RJ, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Environmental Mutagenesis, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-240, RJ, Brazil; (P.P.S.C.); (C.F.A.-L.)
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical and Technological Innovation, Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-240, RJ, Brazil
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- Food and Nutrition Program, Functional Foods Laboratory, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22290-240, RJ, Brazil;
- Integrated Food and Nutrition Center, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói 24020-140, RJ, Brazil
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Wang Y, Gao H, Guo Z, Peng Z, Li S, Zhu Z, Grimi N, Xiao J. Free and Bound Phenolic Profiles and Antioxidant Activities in Melon ( Cucumis melo L.) Pulp: Comparative Study on Six Widely Consumed Varieties Planted in Hainan Province. Foods 2023; 12:4446. [PMID: 38137250 PMCID: PMC10742615 DOI: 10.3390/foods12244446] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Bound phenolic compounds in the melon pulp have seldom been investigated. This study revealed considerable differences in the total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity of the free and bound phenolic extracts in the pulps of six melon varieties from Hainan Province, China. Naixiangmi and Yugu demonstrated the highest free TPC, while Meilong showed the highest bound and total TPC and antioxidant activity. UHPLC-QQQ-MS identified and quantified 30 phenolic compounds. The melon cultivars markedly differed in the amount and content of their free and bound phenolic compounds. Xizhoumi No. 25 and Meilong afforded the most phenolic compounds. Hongguan emerged with the highest free phenolic compound content and total content of phenolic compounds; however, Meilong possessed the highest bound phenolic compound content. Hierarchical cluster analysis divided the melon varieties into four different taxa. The present study provides a scientific basis for developing the health-promoting effects of melon pulp.
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- Yuxi Wang
- Hainan Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in South China Sea, Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Hainan Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in South China Sea, Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Hainan Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in South China Sea, Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-Rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; (S.L.)
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-Rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; (S.L.)
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- Centre de Recherche Royallieu, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Sorbonne Universités, CS 60319, 60203 Compiègne CEDEX, France
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- Hainan Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in South China Sea, Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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Zhao Q, Ge Q, Shang Y, Zheng M, Sun X, Bao S, Fang Y, Zhang Z, Ma T. Eating with peel or not: Investigation of the peel consumption situation and its nutrition, risk analysis, and dietary advice in China. Food Res Int 2023; 170:112972. [PMID: 37316012 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112972] [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: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nutritious, balanced, tasty and easy to eat, fruit is an indispensable health food for consumers. With consumers' increasing respect for the concept of health, green and nutrition, the peel, which has higher nutritional value compared to the pulp, is gradually being emphasized in the consumption process. The suitability of fruit peels for consumption is influenced by various factors, such as the amount of pesticide residues, nutrient content, ease of peeling, and fruit texture, but there is a lack of relevant studies to guide consumers' scientific intake of fruit peels. This review first investigated chineses consumers consumption of common fruits with peels, especially eight fruits that are controversial in terms of whether to consume them with peels, and the results showed that whether people consume peels depends mainly on their nutritional value and pesticide residues. Based on this, the paper discusses the common methods of pesticide detection and removal from fruit peels, as well as the nutrients contained in different fruit peels and their physiological activities, if the peels usually have stronger antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities than the pulp. Finally, reasonable dietary recommendations are made on whether fruits should be consumed with their peels, with a view to guiding chineses consumers towards scientific consumption and provide theoretical basis for relevant research in other countries.
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- Qinyu Zhao
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Enology, Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Viti-Viniculture, Viti-viniculture Engineering Technology Center of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Heyang Viti-viniculture Station, Ningxia Eastern Foot of Helan Mountain Wine Station, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China; Quality Standards and Testing Institute of Agricultural Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Yinchuan 750002, China
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- College of Enology, Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Viti-Viniculture, Viti-viniculture Engineering Technology Center of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Heyang Viti-viniculture Station, Ningxia Eastern Foot of Helan Mountain Wine Station, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Enology, Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Viti-Viniculture, Viti-viniculture Engineering Technology Center of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Heyang Viti-viniculture Station, Ningxia Eastern Foot of Helan Mountain Wine Station, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Enology, Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Viti-Viniculture, Viti-viniculture Engineering Technology Center of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Heyang Viti-viniculture Station, Ningxia Eastern Foot of Helan Mountain Wine Station, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Enology, Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Viti-Viniculture, Viti-viniculture Engineering Technology Center of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Heyang Viti-viniculture Station, Ningxia Eastern Foot of Helan Mountain Wine Station, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Enology, Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Viti-Viniculture, Viti-viniculture Engineering Technology Center of State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Viti-Viniculture, Heyang Viti-viniculture Station, Ningxia Eastern Foot of Helan Mountain Wine Station, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China.
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Vella FM, Calandrelli R, Cautela D, Laratta B. Natural Antioxidant Potential of Melon Peels for Fortified Foods. Foods 2023; 12:2523. [PMID: 37444261 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132523] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Agricultural and food waste recycling reduces natural resource losses, contributing significantly to the development of new green markets through the creation of redesigned products. In order to cycle valuable molecules, the peels from Italian cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L.) cultivars were studied and successfully characterized for high-added biomolecules to verify their possible exploitation as wealthy biomasses. Peels were investigated for their cell wall-modifying and browning enzymes, as well as for total polyphenols, ortho-diphenols, flavonoids, tannins, and antioxidant properties. The results of the analyses displayed great promise in one of the three cultivars investigated. Later on, a preliminary study using the best peel extract as a dietary supplement was carried out by preparing fortified seawater to enhance its antioxidant power. The effects of storage time (60 days) were examined at two temperatures through the determination of the stability of the polyphenol content. The kinetic parameters of degradation were also calculated. The "enriched sea water" retained great antioxidant activity in refrigerated conditions, demonstrating that there is good potential for melon by-products to add their natural compounds for food fortification. These findings may provide valuable data for scale-up, from the lab to the pilot or industrial application.
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- Filomena Monica Vella
- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), Via P. Castellino, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET), Via P. Castellino, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, e-Campus University, 22060 Novedrate, Como, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), Via P. Castellino, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Effect of defatting and extracting solvent on the antioxidant activities in seed extracts of two species of Syrian pumpkin. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-022-01572-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Fruit and Vegetable Peel-Enriched Functional Foods: Potential Avenues and Health Perspectives. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:8543881. [PMID: 35832524 PMCID: PMC9273365 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8543881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Fresh fruit and vegetables are highly utilized commodities by health-conscious consumers and represent a prominent segment in the functional and nutritional food sector. However, food processing is causing significant loss of nutritional components, and the generation of waste is creating serious economic and environmental problems. Fruit and vegetables encompass husk, peels, pods, pomace, seeds, and stems, which are usually discarded, despite being known to contain potentially beneficial compounds, such as carotenoids, dietary fibers, enzymes, and polyphenols. The emerging interest in the food industry in the nutritional and biofunctional constituents of polyphenols has prompted the utilization of fruit and vegetable waste for developing enriched and functional foods, with applications in the pharmaceutical industry. Moreover, the utilization of waste for developing diverse and crucial bioactive commodities is a fundamental step in sustainable development. Furthermore, it provides evidence regarding the applicability of fruit and vegetable waste in different food formulations especially bakery, jam, and meat based products.
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A Comparative Assessment on the Recovery of Pectin and Phenolic Fractions from Aqueous and DES Extracts Obtained from Melon Peels. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-022-02823-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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AbstractThis work evaluates the purification of melon peel extracts obtained by two eco-friendly methods: autohydrolysis and sodium acetate/urea/water extraction (1:3:1.6), an alkaline deep eutectic solvent (DES). For that, sequential ethanol precipitation and resin adsorption/desorption stages were proposed for the separate recovery of the pectic and phenolic fractions. In order to screen the optimal purification conditions, in a first step, the effect of ethanol concentrations (from 70 to 85%) on the precipitation of pectic oligosaccharides was assayed. Subsequently, the influence of the selected resin (Amberlite XAD4, XAD16HP and XAD7HP), liquid/resin ratios, and desorption sequences (varying ethanol concentrations and pH) on the phenolic compounds was also studied. The highest pectin yields were achieved with 85% ethanol: 16.11 and 18.05 g pectin/100 g water-insoluble solids (WIS) for autohydrolysis and DES extracts, respectively. All pectins presented a galacturonic acid content of about 45%, while autohydrolysis pectin presented a higher amount of neutral sugar side chains. The presence of low methoxyl GalA and both linear and branched OGalA with DP from 2 to 20 was also confirmed by FTIR and HPAEC-PAD analysis, respectively. Concerning the phenolic fraction, the resin adsorption and desorption steps at the selected conditions (XAD4 resin, liquid/resin ratio of 2 mL/g, eluted with 50% ethanol thrice) resulted in 79.55 and 4.08 mg GAE/g non-volatile content (NVC) for autohydrolysis and DES extracts, respectively, with improved antioxidant capacity. Moreover, some phenolic acids (protocatechuic and ferulic acids) and flavonoids (orientin, vitexin and naringenin) were quantified in the extracts by HPLC–PDA-MS/MS.
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Mallek‐Ayadi S, Bahloul N, Kechaou N. Techno‐functional and sorption isotherms characteristics of
Cucumis melo
peels: Toward the processing to predict shelf‐life stability. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Sana Mallek‐Ayadi
- Research Group of Agri‐Food Processing Engineering, Laboratory of Applied Fluids Mechanics, Process Engineering and Environment, National School of Engineers of Sfax University of Sfax Tunisia
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- Research Group of Agri‐Food Processing Engineering, Laboratory of Applied Fluids Mechanics, Process Engineering and Environment, National School of Engineers of Sfax University of Sfax Tunisia
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- Research Group of Agri‐Food Processing Engineering, Laboratory of Applied Fluids Mechanics, Process Engineering and Environment, National School of Engineers of Sfax University of Sfax Tunisia
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Exploring the potential of antioxidants from fruits and vegetables and strategies for their recovery. INNOV FOOD SCI EMERG 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ifset.2022.102974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Evaluation of ORAC, IR and NMR metabolomics for predicting ripening stage and variety in melon (Cucumis melo L.). Food Chem 2022; 372:131263. [PMID: 34818730 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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A combination of FTIR- and NMR-based metabolomics approaches coupled to multivariate data analysis techniques was used for the first time to characterize and explore the metabolic changes along the ripening of two Spanish melon landraces (Jimbee N and Jimbee XL). Furthermore, the fatty acids profile and the antioxidant capacity were investigated by GC-FID and ORAC method, respectively. Despite FTIR was able to identify changes in the sugars content between fruits of different maturity stages, it failed to discriminate between both varieties, being exceeded by NMR in both situations. Increased fruit maturation led to an increase of sucrose, fatty acids and β-carotene, accompanied by a decrease of glucose, fructose, citrate, amino acids, and polyphenols (which were positively correlated with fruits antioxidant activity).
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Lei L, Huang W, Liu K, Liu X, Dai M, Liu Z, Zhiao Y. Trilazad mesylate-loaded electrospun cellulose acetate nanofibrous wound dressings promote diabetic wound healing by modulation of immune response and protection against oxidative damage. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Saad AM, El-Saadony MT, El-Tahan AM, Sayed S, Moustafa MA, Taha AE, Taha TF, Ramadan MM. Polyphenolic extracts from pomegranate and watermelon wastes as substrate to fabricate sustainable silver nanoparticles with larvicidal effect against Spodoptera littoralis. Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 28:5674-5683. [PMID: 34588879 PMCID: PMC8459111 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The agricultural wastes adversely affect the environment; however, they are rich in polyphenols; therefore, this study aimed to employ polyphenol-enriched waste extracts for silver nanoparticles synthesis, and study the larvicidal activity of silver nanoparticles fabricated by pomegranate and watermelon peels extracts (PPAgNPs and WPAgNPs) against all larval instars of Spodoptera littoralis. The polyphenol profile of pomegranate and watermelon peel extracts (PP and WP) and silver nanoparticles was detected by HPLC. The antioxidant activity was estimated by DPPH, and FARP assays and the antimicrobial activity was evaluated by disc assay. The Larvicidal activity of AgNPs against Egyptian leaf worm was performed by dipping technique. The obtained AgNPs were spherical with size ranged 15–85 nm and capped with proteins and polyphenols. The phenolic compounds in silver nanoparticles increased about extracts; therefore, they have the best performance in antioxidant/reducing activity, and inhibit the growth of tested bacteria and yeast. The PPAgNPs were the most effective against the first instar larvae instar (LC50 = 68.32 µg/ml), followed by pomegranate extract with (LC50 = 2852 µg/ml). The results indicated that obvious increase in polyphenols content in silver nanoparticles enhance their larvicidal effect and increasing mortality of 1st larval of S. littoralis Egyptian leafworms causing additive effect and synergism. We recommend recycling phenolic enriched agricultural wastes in producing green silver nanoprticles to control cotton leafworm that causes economic loses to crops.
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- Ahmed M. Saad
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Plant Production Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, The City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, SRTA-City. Borg El Arab, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Science and Technology, University College-Ranyah, Taif University, B.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Economic Entomology and Pesticides, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, 12613 Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina, 22578, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Egypt
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Plant-based antimicrobials inactivate Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica on melons grown in different regions of the United States. Food Microbiol 2021; 101:103876. [PMID: 34579844 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2021.103876] [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: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The efficacy of plant-based antimicrobials against Salmonella Newport and Listeria monocytogenes on melon rinds was evaluated. Four cantaloupe and 3 honeydew melon varieties grown in Georgia, Arizona, Texas, North Carolina, Indiana and California were tested. Melon rinds (10 g pieces) were inoculated with 5-6 log CFU/10 g rind of S. Newport or L. monocytogenes. Samples were then immersed in 5 % olive extract or 0.5 % oregano oil antimicrobial solution and gently agitated for 2 min. Samples were stored at 4 °C and surviving populations of both bacteria were enumerated at days 0 and 3. Plant-based antimicrobials reduced S. Newport and L.monocytogenes population on all rind samples, regardless of the melon types, varieties or growing locations. Compared to the control, antimicrobial treatments caused up to 3.6 and 4.0 log reductions in populations of Salmonella and L. monocytogenes, respectively. In most cases, plant-based antimicrobial treatments reduced pathogen populations to below the detection limit (1 log CFU/g) at day 3. In general, oregano oil had better antimicrobial activity than olive extract and the antimicrobial treatments were more effective on Salmonella than on L. monocytogenes. The plant-based antimicrobial treatments exhibited better microbial reductions on honeydews than on cantaloupes. These antimicrobials could potentially be used as sanitizers for decontaminating melons.
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Martínez C, Valenzuela JL, Jamilena M. Genetic and Pre- and Postharvest Factors Influencing the Content of Antioxidants in Cucurbit Crops. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10060894. [PMID: 34199481 PMCID: PMC8228042 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10060894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cucurbitaceae is one of the most economically important plant families, and includes some worldwide cultivated species like cucumber, melons, and squashes, and some regionally cultivated and feral species that contribute to the human diet. For centuries, cucurbits have been appreciated because of their nutritional value and, in traditional medicine, because of their ability to alleviate certain ailments. Several studies have demonstrated the remarkable contents of valuable compounds in cucurbits, including antioxidants such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids, but also tannins and terpenoids, which are abundant. This antioxidant power is beneficial for human health, but also in facing plant diseases and abiotic stresses. This review brings together data on the antioxidant properties of cucurbit species, addressing the genetic and pre- and postharvest factors that regulate the antioxidant content in different plant organs. Environmental conditions, management, storage, and pre- and postharvest treatments influencing the biosynthesis and activity of antioxidants, together with the biodiversity of this family, are determinant in improving the antioxidant potential of this group of species. Plant breeding, as well as the development of innovative biotechnological approaches, is also leading to new possibilities for exploiting cucurbits as functional products.
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Wang X, He S, Yuan L, Deng H, Zhang Z. Synthesis, Structure Characterization, and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity Study of Iso-orientin-Zinc Complex. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:3952-3964. [PMID: 33764779 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c06337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Flavonoid-metal complexes possess more effective functional properties than flavonoids. However, the research of iso-orientin (Iso)-metal complex has rarely been reported. In this study, Iso-zinc complex (Iso-Zn, [Zn3(C21H14O11)2]·4H2O) had been synthesized and characterized. From the UV-vis spectra and IR spectra, the 4-carbonyl group in the C-ring of Iso was involved in the metal chelation besides A-ring and B-ring hydroxyl group. Thermal gravimetric analysis and the water contact angle test showed that Iso-Zn had higher thermal stability and better hydrophilicity than Iso, respectively. The radical scavenger and antibacterial potencies of Iso-Zn were significantly stronger than those of Iso. Furthermore, Iso-Zn showed lower erythrocytes hemolysis ratio and cytotoxicity. The present study demonstrated that Iso-Zn exhibited better water solubility, antioxidative and antibacterial activities, and lower cytotoxicity and provided a theoretical basis for expanding the utilization scope of Iso through enhancing its hydrophilicity.
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- Xiao Wang
- Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western China Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western China Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western China Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western China Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, People's Republic of China
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- Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western China Fruit Resources, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, People's Republic of China
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Multivariate Analysis of Amino Acids and Health Beneficial Properties of Cantaloupe Varieties Grown in Six Locations in the United States. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9091058. [PMID: 32824999 PMCID: PMC7570236 DOI: 10.3390/plants9091058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Cantaloupe is a good dietary source of amino acids, including γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), glutamine, and citrulline. However, the levels of these amino acids vary among different cantaloupe varieties grown in different locations. Understanding the variation in amino acid contents provides fundamentally important information for quality control and improving melon varieties. To examine this variation, we measured the amino acid contents in cantaloupes grown in six locations in the United States (Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, California, Indiana, and Arizona). Principal component analyses were applied to analyze the effect of growing location on the amino acid profiles in different varieties. The GABA content ranged from 1006.14 ± 64.77 to 3187.12 ± 64.96 µg/g and citrulline ranged from 92.65 ± 9.52 to 464.75 ± 34.97 µg/g depending on the variety and location. Total phenolic contents, α-amylase inhibition, and antioxidant activities were also measured. Tuscan type Da Vinci had significantly higher phenolic contents in Arizona (381.99 ± 16.21 µg/g) but had the lowest level when grown in California (224.56 ± 14.62 µg/g). Our analyses showed significant differences in amino acid levels, phenolics contents, and antioxidant activity in the cantaloupe varieties based on the growing location. These findings underline the importance of considering growing location in the selection and improvement of cantaloupe varieties.
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Moustafa SF, Gabr NM, Zaki JT, El Awdan SA, Mina SA. The anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer activities and phytochemical investigation of Cucumis melo L. cv. Ismailawi fruits. Nat Prod Res 2020; 35:5934-5938. [PMID: 32772557 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1803314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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This study aims to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer activities of Cucumis melo L. cv. Ismailawi fruits, as well as the investigation of the phenolic content and lipoidal matter composition via high performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry respectively. Both the petroleum ether and defatted methanol extracts of the fruit pulp showed 63.13% and 54.97% decrease in oedema volume respectively after 4 h in comparison to indomethacin standard drug. Both the petroleum ether extract and ethyl acetate fractions at a dose (200 mg/kg) showed significant anti-ulcer activity decreasing both ulcer number and severity in comparison to ranitidine as standard drug. Histopathological investigation further confirmed these results. Moreover; this is the first report for the investigation of the phenolic content and the lipoidal matter of Cucumis melo L. cv. Ismailawi fruits where methyl palmatate, gallic acid and rutin represented the major detected components.
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- Sherifa F Moustafa
- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, 6th October University, Giza, Egypt.,Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, 6th October University, Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, Medical Division, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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Valorization of melon fruit (Cucumis melo L.) by-products: Phytochemical and Biofunctional properties with Emphasis on Recent Trends and Advances. Trends Food Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2020.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Crawford LM, Kahlon TS, Wang SC, Friedman M. Acrylamide Content of Experimental Flatbreads Prepared from Potato, Quinoa, and Wheat Flours with Added Fruit and Vegetable Peels and Mushroom Powders. Foods 2019; 8:foods8070228. [PMID: 31248030 PMCID: PMC6678822 DOI: 10.3390/foods8070228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Revised: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Flatbreads are a major food consumed worldwide. To mitigate an undesirable safety aspect of flatbreads that might be associated with the potentially-toxic compound acrylamide, we recently developed recipes using a variety of grains that resulted in the production of low-acrylamide flatbreads. To further enhance the functionality of flatbreads, we have developed, in this work, new experimental flatbreads using potato, quinoa, and wheat flours supplemented with peel powders prepared from commercial nonorganic and organic fruits and vegetables (apples, cherry tomatoes, melons, oranges, pepino melons, sweet potato yams), potato peels, and mushroom powders (Lion’s Mane, Hericium erinaceus; Reishi, Ganoderma lucidum; and Turkey Tail, Trametes versicolor). These additives have all been reported to contain beneficial compositional and health properties. The results of fortification of the baked flatbreads showed either no effect or increases in acrylamide content by unknown mechanisms. Since the additives did not increase the acrylamide content of the quinoa flour flatbreads for the most part, such supplemented quinoa flatbreads have the potential to serve as a nutritional, gluten-free, low-acrylamide, health-promoting functional food. Mushroom powder-fortified wheat flatbreads with relatively low acrylamide content may also have health benefits.
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- Lauren M Crawford
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
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- Western Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Albany, CA 94710, USA.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
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- Western Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Albany, CA 94710, USA.
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