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Boev M, Stănescu C, Turturică M, Cotârleţ M, Batîr-Marin D, Maftei N, Chiţescu C, Grigore-Gurgu L, Barbu V, Enachi E, Lisă EL. Bioactive Potential of Carrot-Based Products Enriched with Lactobacillus plantarum. Molecules 2024; 29:917. [PMID: 38398667 PMCID: PMC10893200 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040917] [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: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
The primary goal of this study was to generate different kinds of functional products based on carrots that were supplemented with lactic acid bacteria. The fact that carrots (Daucus carota sp.) rank among the most popular vegetables in our country led to the convergence of the research aim. Their abundance of bioactive compounds, primarily polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids, offers numerous health benefits. Among the obtained products, the freeze-dried carrot powder (FDCP) variation presented the highest concentrations of total carotenoids (TCs) and β-carotene (BC) of 26.977 ± 0.13 mg/g DW and 22.075 ± 0.14 mg/g DW, respectively. The amount of total carotenoids and β-carotene significantly increased with the addition of the selected lactic acid bacteria (LAB) for most of the samples. In addition, a slight increase in the antioxidant activity compared with the control sample for the FDCP variant, with the highest value of 91.74%, was observed in these functional food products. The content of polyphenolic compounds varied from 0.044 to 0.091 mg/g DW, while the content of total flavonoids varied from 0.03 to 0.66 mg/g DW. The processing method had an impact on the population of L. plantarum that survived, as indicated by the viability of bacterial cells in all the analyzed products. The chromatographic analysis through UHPLC-MS/MS further confirmed the abundance of the bioactive compounds and their corresponding derivatives by revealing 19 different compounds. The digestibility study indicated that carotenoid compounds from carrots followed a rather controlled release. The carrot-based products enriched with Lactobacillus plantarum can be considered newly functional developed products based on their high content of biologically active compounds with beneficial effects upon the human body. Furthermore, these types of products could represent innovative products for every related industry such as the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmeceutical industries, thus converging a new strategy to improve the health of consumers or patients.
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- Monica Boev
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunărea de Jos University, 800008 Galati, Romania; (M.B.); (D.B.-M.); (N.M.); (C.C.); (E.L.L.)
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- Department of Morphological and Functional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunărea de Jos University, 800008 Galati, Romania;
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- Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnologies and Aquaculture, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University, 800008 Galati, Romania; (M.T.); (M.C.); (L.G.-G.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnologies and Aquaculture, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University, 800008 Galati, Romania; (M.T.); (M.C.); (L.G.-G.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunărea de Jos University, 800008 Galati, Romania; (M.B.); (D.B.-M.); (N.M.); (C.C.); (E.L.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunărea de Jos University, 800008 Galati, Romania; (M.B.); (D.B.-M.); (N.M.); (C.C.); (E.L.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunărea de Jos University, 800008 Galati, Romania; (M.B.); (D.B.-M.); (N.M.); (C.C.); (E.L.L.)
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- Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnologies and Aquaculture, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University, 800008 Galati, Romania; (M.T.); (M.C.); (L.G.-G.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnologies and Aquaculture, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University, 800008 Galati, Romania; (M.T.); (M.C.); (L.G.-G.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunărea de Jos University, 800008 Galati, Romania; (M.B.); (D.B.-M.); (N.M.); (C.C.); (E.L.L.)
- Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnologies and Aquaculture, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University, 800008 Galati, Romania; (M.T.); (M.C.); (L.G.-G.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunărea de Jos University, 800008 Galati, Romania; (M.B.); (D.B.-M.); (N.M.); (C.C.); (E.L.L.)
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Latif A, Shehzad A, Niazi S, Zahid A, Ashraf W, Iqbal MW, Rehman A, Riaz T, Aadil RM, Khan IM, Özogul F, Rocha JM, Esatbeyoglu T, Korma SA. Probiotics: mechanism of action, health benefits and their application in food industries. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1216674. [PMID: 37664108 PMCID: PMC10470842 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1216674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Probiotics, like lactic acid bacteria, are non-pathogenic microbes that exert health benefits to the host when administered in adequate quantity. Currently, research is being conducted on the molecular events and applications of probiotics. The suggested mechanisms by which probiotics exert their action include; competitive exclusion of pathogens for adhesion sites, improvement of the intestinal mucosal barrier, gut immunomodulation, and neurotransmitter synthesis. This review emphasizes the recent advances in the health benefits of probiotics and the emerging applications of probiotics in the food industry. Due to their capability to modulate gut microbiota and attenuate the immune system, probiotics could be used as an adjuvant in hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, cancer, and gastrointestinal diseases. Considering the functional properties, probiotics are being used in the dairy, beverage, and baking industries. After developing the latest techniques by researchers, probiotics can now survive within harsh processing conditions and withstand GI stresses quite effectively. Thus, the potential of probiotics can efficiently be utilized on a commercial scale in food processing industries.
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- Anam Latif
- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- UniLaSalle, Univ. Artois, ULR7519 - Transformations & Agro-resources, Normandie Université, Mont-Saint-Aignan, France
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Seafood Processing Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Cukurova University, Adana, Türkiye
- Biotechnology Research and Application Center, Cukurova University, Adana, Türkiye
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- CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina – Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Food Development and Food Quality, Institute of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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Krstić Tomić T, Atanasković I, Nikolić I, Joković N, Stević T, Stanković S, Berić T, Lozo J. Culture-Dependent and Metabarcoding Characterization of the Sugar Beet ( Beta vulgaris L.) Microbiome for High-Yield Isolation of Bacteria with Plant Growth-Promoting Traits. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1538. [PMID: 37375040 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11061538] [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: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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The diversity of plant-associated bacteria is vast and can be determined by 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding. Fewer of them have plant-beneficial properties. To harness their benefits for plants, we must isolate them. This study aimed to check whether 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding has predictive power in identifying the majority of known bacteria with plant-beneficial traits that can be isolated from the sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) microbiome. Rhizosphere and phyllosphere samples collected during one season at different stages of plant development were analyzed. Bacteria were isolated on rich unselective media and plant-based media enriched with sugar beet leaves or rhizosphere extracts. The isolates were identified by sequencing the 16S rRNA gene and tested in vitro for their plant-beneficial properties (stimulation of germination; exopolysaccharide, siderophore, and HCN production; phosphate solubilization; and activity against sugar beet pathogens). The highest number of co-occurring beneficial traits was eight, found in isolates of five species: Acinetobacter calcoaceticus, Bacillus australimaris, B. pumilus, Enterobacter ludwiigi, and Pantoea ananatis. These species were not detected by metabarcoding and have not previously been described as plant-beneficial inhabitants of sugar beets. Thus, our findings point out the necessity of a culture-dependent microbiome analysis and advocate for low-nutrient plant-based media for high-yield isolation of plant-beneficial taxa with multiple beneficial traits. A culture-dependent and -independent approach is required for community diversity assessment. Still, isolation on plant-based media is the best approach to select isolates for potential use as biofertilizers and biopesticides in sugar beet cultivation.
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Centre for Biological Control and Plant, Growth Promotion, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Centre for Biological Control and Plant, Growth Promotion, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia
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- Institute for Medicinal Plants Research "Dr. Josif Pančić", 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Centre for Biological Control and Plant, Growth Promotion, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Centre for Biological Control and Plant, Growth Promotion, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Centre for Biological Control and Plant, Growth Promotion, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Sustainable Production and Characteristics of Dried Fermented Vegetables. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8110659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The current fashion for healthy food and the increasing number of people with lactose intolerance make fermented vegetables increasingly important. On top of this, surpluses unused in the vegetable harvest can become a potential source of “green waste”. The use of fermentation and freeze-drying can result in a valuable, sustainable product that can solve the problems of spoiled vegetables and the need for refrigerated storage. Therefore, this study aimed to obtain sustainable dried fermented vegetables and to compare their selected physical and structural properties. Beetroot, carrot, and red pepper were selected for this purpose. These vegetables were subjected to a spontaneous lactic fermentation process. After the process, the vegetables were freeze-dried, and their structure and selected properties (color, dry weight, and the number of lactic acid bacteria) were determined. Fermented vegetables were found to differ from their raw sources in structure and color, the main discrepancies being shown by the b* factor (yellow-blue). Root vegetables had smaller pores of structure in the freeze-dried samples than red peppers. The freeze-drying process did not affect the number of bacteria. It can be concluded that both the fermentation and the freeze-drying processes affected the structure of the selected vegetables. All tested vegetables can be fermented and freeze-dried without major changes in color and microbiological properties and can be used as a potential source of lactic acid bacteria and health-promoting pigments, e.g., in the form of chips. In addition, their shelf life is extended.
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Kumari VBC, Huligere SS, Ramu R, Naik Bajpe S, Sreenivasa MY, Silina E, Stupin V, Achar RR. Evaluation of Probiotic and Antidiabetic Attributes of Lactobacillus Strains Isolated From Fermented Beetroot. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:911243. [PMID: 35774469 PMCID: PMC9237538 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.911243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Fermented foods are sources of functionally salient microbes. These microbes when ingested can regulate biomolecule metabolism which has a plethora of health benefits. Lactic acid bacteria species (LABs) isolated from fermented beetroot were biochemically characterized and validated using 16s rRNA sequence. Also, an in vitro assay was conducted to confirm the probiotic activity of the isolates. The cell-free supernatant (CS), cell-free extract (CE), and intact cell (IC) were evaluated for α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibition. The six isolates RAMULAB01–06 were categorized to be Lactobacillus spp. by observing phenotypic and biochemical characters. Molecular validation using 16S rDNA sequencing, followed by homology search in NCBI database, suggested that the isolates are >95% similar to L. paracasei and L. casei. Also, isolates exhibited probiotic potential with a high survival rate (>96%) in the gastrointestinal condition, and adherence capability (>53%), colonization (>86%), antibacterial, and antibiotic activity. The safety assessments expressed that the isolates are safe. The α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibition by CS, CE, and IC ranged from 3.97 ± 1.42% to 53.91 ± 3.11% and 5.1 ± 0.08% to 57.15 ± 0.56%, respectively. Hence, these species have exceptional antidiabetic potential which could be explicated to its use as a functional food and health-related food products.
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- V. B. Chandana Kumari
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
- *Correspondence: Ramith Ramu ; orcid.org/0000-0003-2776-5815
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- Department of Biotechnology, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire, India
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- Department of Studies in Microbiology, University of Mysore, Mysore, India
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- Department of Human Pathology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
- Institute of Biodesign and Modeling of Complex Systems, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Hospital Surgery 1, N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (RNRMU), Moscow, Russia
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- Division of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India
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Nondairy Probiotic Products: Functional Foods That Require More Attention. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14040753. [PMID: 35215403 PMCID: PMC8878000 DOI: 10.3390/nu14040753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The potential health benefits of probiotics have been illustrated by many studies. However, most functional foods containing probiotics are from dairy sources. This review provides an overview of potential strains and raw materials for nondairy probiotic products together with the role of its in vitro assessment. Probiotic-containing products from raw nondairy materials are known both in terms of quality and nutritional values. The sensory properties of raw plant-based materials are generally improved as a result of fermentation with probiotics. Increased market shares for plant-based probiotic products may also help to curb environmental challenges. The sustainability of this food results from reductions in land use, greenhouse gas emissions, and water use during production. Consuming nondairy probiotic food can be a personal step to contribute to climate change mitigation. Since some people cannot or do not want to eat dairy products, this creates a market gap in the supply of nutritious food. Therefore, the promotion and broader development of these foods are needed. Expanding our knowledge on how to best produce these functional foods and increasing our understanding of their in vivo behaviours are crucial. The latter may be efficiently achieved by utilizing available in vitro digestion systems that reliably recapitulate the in vivo situation without introducing any ethical concerns.
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Effect of Pretreatments and Drying Methods on Physical and Microstructural Properties of Potato Flour. Foods 2022; 11:foods11040507. [PMID: 35205983 PMCID: PMC8871150 DOI: 10.3390/foods11040507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This study evaluated the effects of pretreatments (blanching (60 and 95 °C) and boiling) and drying methods (freeze-drying and oven drying) on the quality characteristics of potato flour derived from three potato varieties, namely, Shangi, Unica, and Dutch Robjin. The percentage flour yield, color, particle size distribution, flow characteristics, microstructural and functional properties of the potato flour were determined. Unica recorded the least peeling loss, while the Dutch Robjin variety had the highest. Color parameters were significantly affected (p < 0.05) by the pretreatments and drying methods. Freeze drying produced lighter potato flour (L* = 92.86) compared to the other methods. Boiling and blanching at 95 °C followed by oven drying recorded a low angle of repose and compressibility index, indicating better flow characteristics. The smallest particle size (56.5 µm) was recorded for the freeze-drying treatment, while boiling followed by oven drying had the largest particle size (307.5 µm). Microstructural results indicate that boiling and blanching at 95 °C, followed by oven drying resulted in damaged starch granules, while freeze-drying and low-temperature blanching (60 °C) maintained the native starch granule. Particle size and the solubility index of potato flour showed strong positive correlation. This study revealed that the pretreatments and drying methods affected potato flour’s physical and microstructural parameters differently, resulting in changes in their functionality.
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Probiotic bacteria and plant-based matrices: An association with improved health-promoting features. J Funct Foods 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Lillo-Pérez S, Guerra-Valle M, Orellana-Palma P, Petzold G. Probiotics in fruit and vegetable matrices: Opportunities for nondairy consumers. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Effect of lacto-fermentation and freeze-drying on the quality of beetroot evaluated using machine vision and sensory analysis. Eur Food Res Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-021-03869-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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AbstractThis study was aimed at evaluating the effect of freeze-drying and lacto-fermentation on the texture parameters of images and sensory attributes of beetroots. The samples were imaged using a flatbed scanner, and textures from images converted to color channels L, a, b, R, G, B, X, Y, Z were computed. The discrimination of raw and processed beetroots was performed using models based on textures selected for each color channel. The sensory quality of processed samples was determined using the attributes related to smell, color, texture and taste. The highest discrimination accuracy of 97.25% was obtained for the model built for color channel b. The accuracies for other channels were equal to 96.25% for channel a, 95.25% for channel R, 95% for channel Y, 94.75% for channel B, 94.5% for channel X, 94% for channel L, 92.5% for channel G, 88.25% for channel Z. In the case of some models, the raw and lacto-fermented beetroots were discriminated with 100% correctness. The freeze-dried and freeze-dried lacto-fermented samples were also the most similar in terms of sensory attributes, such as off-odor, attractiveness color, beetroot color, crunchiness, hardness, bitter taste, overall quality. The results indicated that the image parameters and sensory attributes may be related.
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Jovanović M, Zlatanović S, Micić D, Bacić D, Mitić-Ćulafić D, Đuriš M, Gorjanović S. Functionality and Palatability of Yogurt Produced Using Beetroot Pomace Flour Granulated with Lactic Acid Bacteria. Foods 2021; 10:1696. [PMID: 34441473 PMCID: PMC8392337 DOI: 10.3390/foods10081696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Following the idea of sustainability in food production, a yogurt premix based on beetroot (Beta vulgaris) pomace flour (BPF) was developed. BPF was granulated with lactose solution containing lactic acid bacteria (LAB) by a fluidized bed. Particle size increased ~30%. A decrease in Carr Index from 21.5 to 14.98 and Hausner ratio from 1.27 to 1.18 confirmed improved flowability of granulated BPF, whereas a decrease in water activity implied better storability. Yogurts were produced weekly from neat starters and granulated BPF (3% w/w) that were stored for up to one month (4 °C). High viability of Streptococcus thermophilus was observed. Less pronounced syneresis, higher inhibition of colon cancer cell viability (13.0-24.5%), and anti-Escherichia activity were ascribed to BPF yogurts or their supernatants (i.e., extracted whey). Acceptable palatability for humans and dogs was demonstrated. A survey revealed positive consumers' attitudes toward the granulated BPF as a premix for yogurts amended to humans and dogs. For the first time, BPF granulated with LAB was used as a premix for a fermented beverage. An initial step in the conceptualization of a novel DIY (do it yourself) formula for obtaining a fresh yogurt fortified with natural dietary fiber and antioxidants has been accomplished.
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- Marina Jovanović
- Institute of General and Physical Chemistry, Studentski trg 12/V, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia; (S.Z.); (D.M.); (S.G.)
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- Institute of General and Physical Chemistry, Studentski trg 12/V, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia; (S.Z.); (D.M.); (S.G.)
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- Institute of General and Physical Chemistry, Studentski trg 12/V, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia; (S.Z.); (D.M.); (S.G.)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, Bulevar oslobođenja 18, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 16, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy—National Institute of The Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Institute of General and Physical Chemistry, Studentski trg 12/V, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia; (S.Z.); (D.M.); (S.G.)
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Drabińska N, Ogrodowczyk A. Crossroad of Tradition and Innovation – The Application of Lactic Acid Fermentation to Increase the Nutritional and Health-Promoting Potential of Plant-Based Food Products – a Review. POL J FOOD NUTR SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.31883/pjfns/134282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Mocanu GD, Chirilă AC, Vasile AM, Andronoiu DG, Nistor OV, Barbu V, Stănciuc N. Tailoring the Functional Potential of Red Beet Purées by Inoculation with Lactic Acid Bacteria and Drying. Foods 2020; 9:foods9111611. [PMID: 33171975 PMCID: PMC7694670 DOI: 10.3390/foods9111611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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This study was focused on a comparative analysis of two drying methods, such as convective and infrared drying, on the red beetroot purées with lactic acid bacteria, as a strategy for tailoring the health benefits of the selected plant. For both varieties, the total betalain contents varied from 13.95 ± 0.14 mg/g dry weight in Beta vulgaris var. cylindra when compared with 11.09 ± 0.03 mg/g dry weight in Beta vulgaris var. vulgaris, whereas significant differences were found in total phenolic and flavonoid contents. Significant drying induced changes were found in selected bioactives, in terms of total betalains, flavonoids, and polyphenols, which influenced the antioxidant activities of the purées, structure, and color parameters. In general, infrared technology was more protective, leading to an increase of 20% in flavonoids content. One logarithmic decrease in cell viability was observed in all powders samples. After the in vitro digestion, the betalains decreased, in both gastric and intestinal simulated juices, with a more pronounced profile in infrared processed purées. Textural and rheological analysis of the dried purées highlighted that the infrared drying is milder compared to the conventional one, allowing us to obtain powders with enhanced functional properties, in terms of bioactives content, cell viability, color, and structural and rheological behavior.
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dos S. Baião D, da Silva DVT, Paschoalin VMF. Beetroot, a Remarkable Vegetable: Its Nitrate and Phytochemical Contents Can be Adjusted in Novel Formulations to Benefit Health and Support Cardiovascular Disease Therapies. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:E960. [PMID: 33049969 PMCID: PMC7600128 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9100960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
The cardioprotective effects of dietary nitrate from beetroot in healthy and hypertensive individuals are undeniable and irrefutable. Nitrate and nitrate-derived nitrite are precursors for nitric oxide synthesis exhibiting an effect on cardiomyocytes and myocardial ischemia/reperfusion, improving endothelial function, reducing arterial stiffness and stimulating smooth muscle relaxation, decreasing systolic and diastolic blood pressures. Beetroot phytochemicals like betanin, saponins, polyphenols, and organic acids can resist simulated gastrointestinal digestion, raising the hypothesis that the cardioprotective effects of beetroots result from the combination of nitrate/nitrite and bioactive compounds that limit the generation of reactive oxygen species and modulate gene expression. Nitrate and phytochemical concentrations can be adjusted in beet formulations to fulfill requirements for acute or long-term supplementations, enhancing patient adherence to beet intervention. Based on in vitro, in vivo, and clinical trials, beet nitrate and its bioactive phytochemicals are promising as a novel supportive therapy to ameliorate cardiovascular diseases.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Avenida Athos da Silveira Ramos 149, Rio de Janeiro 21941-909, Brazil; (D.d.S.B.); (D.V.T.d.S.)
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