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Al Naggar Y, Taha IM, Taha EKA, Zaghlool A, Nasr A, Nagib A, Elhamamsy SM, Abolaban G, Fahmy A, Hegazy E, Metwaly KH, Zahra AA. Gamma irradiation and ozone application as preservation methods for longer-term storage of bee pollen. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:25192-25201. [PMID: 38462566 PMCID: PMC11023998 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32801-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
Abstract
Bee pollen is a healthy product with a good nutritional profile and therapeutic properties. Its high moisture content, however, promotes the growth of bacteria, molds, and yeast during storage commonly result in product degradation. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of gamma irradiation (GI) and ozone (OZ) as bee pollen preservation methods for longer storage time, as well as whether they are influenced by pollen species. To do that, GI at a dosage of 2.5, 5.0, and 7.5 kGy was applied at a rate of 0.68 kGy/h and OZ application at a concentration of 0.01, 0.02, and 0.03 g/m3 was applied for one time for 6 h, to Egyptian clover and maize bee pollen, then stored at ambient temperature for 6 months. We then determined the total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity of treated and non-treated pollen samples at 0, 3, and 6 months of storage. Total bacteria, mold, and yeast count were also evaluated at 0, 2, 4, and 6 months. Statistical analyses revealed that, TPC, antioxidant, and microbial load of both clover and maize pollen samples were significantly (p < 0.05) affected by both treatment and storage time and their interaction. Both methods were extremely effective at preserving the antioxidant properties of pollen samples after 6 months of storage at room temperature. Furthermore, the highest concentrations of both GI and OZ applications completely protected pollen samples from mold and yeast while decreasing bacterial contamination. GI at the highest dose (7.5 KGy) was found to be more effective than other GI doses and OZ application in preserving biologically active compounds and lowering the microbial count of pollen samples for 6 months. As a result, we advise beekeepers to use GI at this dose for longer-term storage.
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- Yahya Al Naggar
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt.
- Center of Bee Research and its Products, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
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- Department of Economic Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafr Elsheikh University, Kafr Elsheikh, 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
- Petrochemicals Department, Faculty of Engineering, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Food Irradiation, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, 11787, Egypt
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- Center of Plasma Technology, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, 11884, Egypt
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Islam S, Bhowmik DR, Roy S, Rahman Shuvo MS, Begum R, Hasan M, Amin MT, Ud Daula AFMS, Hossain MS. Musa acuminate seed extract attenuates the risk of obesity and associated inflammation in obese mice via suppression of PPARγ and MCP-1. Heliyon 2022; 9:e12737. [PMID: 36685474 PMCID: PMC9849961 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Obesity is a severe public health burden and a major component of metabolic syndrome. It is critical to identify treatment medicines for obesity and associated inflammation. We examined the anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties of Musa acuminate seeds methanol extract in high-fat diet-induced obesity. Changes in body weight, Lee index, fat mass accumulation, serum cholesterol, and serum triglyceride were monitored. Alteration in the expression of PPARγ, GLUT4, and MCP-1 at the transcript level in adipose tissue was also studied. After tabulation of our data, a significant reduction (p < 0.05) was recorded for body weight gain, and fat mass accumulation followed by significant changes (p < 0.05) in serum cholesterol, and serum triglyceride levels by the extract. In agreement with the biochemical data, the extract was capable enough (p < 0.05) to reduce the mRNA expression of PPARγ, and MCP-1, confirming the ability of the extract to ameliorate the risk of obesity and obesity-associated inflammation. Moreover, an in-silico study showed the high binding affinity of the reported compounds from M. acuminate like Delphinidin, Umbelliferon with COX-2, PPARγ, and MCP-1, supporting the notion of the risk-reducing potential of M.acuminate for obesity and obesity mediated inflammatory.
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- Sajedul Islam
- Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh
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- Department of Microbiology, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh,Corresponding author. Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, 3814, Bangladesh.
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Dibakoane SR, Du Plessis B, Silva LD, Anyasi TA, Emmambux M, Mlambo V, Wokadala OC. Nutraceutical Properties of Unripe Banana Flour Resistant Starch: A Review. STARCH-STARKE 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/star.202200041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Siphosethu Richard Dibakoane
- School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences University of Mpumalanga Corner R40 and D725 Road Nelspruit 1200 South Africa
- Agro‐Processing and Postharvest Technologies Division Agricultural Research Council – Tropical and Subtropical Crops Nelspruit 1200 South Africa
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- Tshwane University of Technology Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology Private Bag X680 Pretoria 0083 South Africa
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- Tshwane University of Technology Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology Private Bag X680 Pretoria 0083 South Africa
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- Agro‐Processing and Postharvest Technologies Division Agricultural Research Council – Tropical and Subtropical Crops Nelspruit 1200 South Africa
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- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences University of Pretoria Private Bag X20 Hatfield 0028 South Africa
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- School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences University of Mpumalanga Corner R40 and D725 Road Nelspruit 1200 South Africa
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- School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences University of Mpumalanga Corner R40 and D725 Road Nelspruit 1200 South Africa
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Characterisation of Polishing Frequency for Three Varieties of Sorghum Grain in Java, Indonesia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE 2022; 2022:2949665. [PMID: 35795091 PMCID: PMC9252707 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2949665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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To determine the suitability of different sorghum cultivars (grown in Indonesia) for the manufacturing of acceptable food products, their properties must first be characterised. During sorghum processing, polishing may affect the final nutritional value and quality of the product. This study is aimed at determining the effects of sorghum variety and polishing frequency on nutritional value. This was achieved by using a factorial randomised block design with two factors: sorghum variety (Bioguma, Numbu, and Super) and polishing frequency (once, twice, or thrice). Tannin content, antioxidant capacity, levels of dietary fibre and resistant starch, and fat, ash, and carbohydrate content varied according to sorghum cultivar. Compared to other sorghum varieties, the Super cultivar contained the highest levels of antioxidants, dietary fibre, fat content, protein, resistant starch, and tannins (although high tannin content could be lowered by polishing grains up to three times). The frequency of polishing affected tannin and ash levels in all three sorghum varieties. Polishing frequency also affected the antioxidant capacity of polished sorghum grains. The findings from this study should be considered when determining appropriate applications for various sorghum-based food products.
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Uriarte-Frías G, Hernández-Ortega MM, Gutiérrez-Salmeán G, Santiago-Ortiz MM, Morris-Quevedo HJ, Meneses-Mayo M. Pre-Hispanic Foods Oyster Mushroom ( Pleurotus ostreatus), Nopal ( Opuntia ficus-indica) and Amaranth ( Amaranthus sp.) as New Alternative Ingredients for Developing Functional Cookies. J Fungi (Basel) 2021; 7:911. [PMID: 34829200 PMCID: PMC8619982 DOI: 10.3390/jof7110911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Oyster mushroom (Pleurotusostreatus), nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) and amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) are pre-Hispanic foods widely consumed in Mexico. However, there are no standard products developed with these ingredientsas functional cookies. This study evaluated the impact of partial replacement (50%) of whole-wheat flour (WWF) with three formulations of P. ostreatus, nopal and amaranth flours (POF, NF and AF, respectively) on the nutritional/antioxidant properties of fortified cookies. The proportion of the flours' ingredients (WWF:AF:NF:POF) were 100% WWF (traditional cookies), 50:35:10:5 (F1), 50:30:15:5 (F2) and 50:40:5:5 (F3). Proximal composition, phenolic/flavonoid contents, and ABTS•+ scavenging activity were determined in flours and cookies.POF, NF and AF possess a high nutritional value comprising polyphenols/flavonoids and a significant antioxidant potential. Total protein, ash and flavonoids were higher in fortified cookies than in controls. Cookies prepared with F2-the highest nopal level-contained 5.29% of dietary fiber and five times higher polyphenol content than control cookies. The ABTS•+ scavenging ability was similar in the three enriched cookies (87.73-89.58%), but higher than that in traditional cookies (75.60%). The applicability of POF/NF/AF for replacing up to 50% of WWF in the production of functional cookies was demonstrated without compromising products' acceptability.This research promotes renewable local bioresouces for a sustainable agri-food chain, especially edible mushrooms.
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- Georgina Uriarte-Frías
- Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud (CICSA), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Anáhuac México, Lomas Anáhuac, Huixquilucan 52786, Estado de Mexico, Mexico; (G.U.-F.); (M.M.H.-O.); (G.G.-S.); (M.M.S.-O.)
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- Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud (CICSA), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Anáhuac México, Lomas Anáhuac, Huixquilucan 52786, Estado de Mexico, Mexico; (G.U.-F.); (M.M.H.-O.); (G.G.-S.); (M.M.S.-O.)
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- Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud (CICSA), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Anáhuac México, Lomas Anáhuac, Huixquilucan 52786, Estado de Mexico, Mexico; (G.U.-F.); (M.M.H.-O.); (G.G.-S.); (M.M.S.-O.)
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- Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud (CICSA), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Anáhuac México, Lomas Anáhuac, Huixquilucan 52786, Estado de Mexico, Mexico; (G.U.-F.); (M.M.H.-O.); (G.G.-S.); (M.M.S.-O.)
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- Centro de Estudios de Biotecnología Industrial (CEBI), Universidad de Oriente, Ave. Patricio Lumumba s/n, Reparto Jiménez, Santiago de Cuba 90500, Cuba
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- Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud (CICSA), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Anáhuac México, Lomas Anáhuac, Huixquilucan 52786, Estado de Mexico, Mexico; (G.U.-F.); (M.M.H.-O.); (G.G.-S.); (M.M.S.-O.)
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Alzate Acevedo S, Díaz Carrillo ÁJ, Flórez-López E, Grande-Tovar CD. Recovery of Banana Waste-Loss from Production and Processing: A Contribution to a Circular Economy. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26175282. [PMID: 34500714 PMCID: PMC8434441 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26175282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Banana is a fruit grown mainly in tropical countries of the world. After harvest, almost 60% of banana biomass is left as waste. Worldwide, about 114.08 million metric tons of banana waste-loss are produced, leading to environmental problems such as the excessive emission of greenhouse gases. These wastes contain a high content of paramount industrial importance, such as cellulose, hemicellulose and natural fibers that various processes can modify, such as bacterial fermentation and anaerobic degradation, to obtain bioplastics, organic fertilizers and biofuels such as ethanol, biogas, hydrogen and biodiesel. In addition, they can be used in wastewater treatment methods by producing low-cost biofilters and obtaining activated carbon from rachis and banana peel. Furthermore, nanometric fibers commonly used in nanotechnology applications and silver nanoparticles useful in therapeutic cancer treatments, can be produced from banana pseudostems. The review aims to demonstrate the contribution of the recovery of banana production waste-loss towards a circular economy that would boost the economy of Latin America and many other countries of emerging economies.
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- Sasha Alzate Acevedo
- Programa de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad del Atlántico, Puerto 081007, Colombia; (S.A.A.); (Á.J.D.C.)
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- Programa de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad del Atlántico, Puerto 081007, Colombia; (S.A.A.); (Á.J.D.C.)
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- Grupo de Investigación en Química y Biotecnología QUIBIO, Universidad Santiago de Cali, Calle 5 No 62-00, Cali 760035, Colombia;
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- Grupo de Investigación en Fotoquímica y Fotobiología, Universidad del Atlántico, Carrera 30 # 8-49, Puerto Colombia 081007, Colombia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +57-5-3599484
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