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Cunha AM, Pereira A, Cardoso AP, da Silva AM, Barroca MJ, Guiné RPF. Rediscovering Portuguese White Crowberries ( Corema album): Cultural Insights and Nutritional Significance. Foods 2024; 13:1328. [PMID: 38731699 PMCID: PMC11083582 DOI: 10.3390/foods13091328] [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: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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White crowberries (Corema album) are a fruit from an endemic shrub found in Southern European Atlantic costal dunes. Although this shrub and its fruits never became a formal commercial crop for a number of reasons, it has a long-lasting relevance and tradition, much associated with summer, beach and holidays. The main goal of this study was to conduct a thematic analysis of the words and small expressions people associate with white crowberries. For that, a questionnaire was used, and the participants were asked to indicate in an open-ended question which top-of-mind words/small expressions they associate with white crowberries. A total of 501 people participated in this study, of which only 394 knew about white crowberries, and from those, only 229 answered the open-ended question of interest to this purpose. The results showed that the words/small expressions given by the participants were distributed between five categories (1-Memories of places, people and times, 2-Emotions and experiences, 3-Sensorial perception, 4-Properties and uses, and 5-Natural resources' valuation). Additionally, 18 subcategories were also identified. The most representative of the categories was sensorial perception and the most relevant of the subcategories was habitats (a subcategory from category 1). The most frequent words mentioned by the participants were beach, berry and summer. In addition, the effect of sociodemographic groups was investigated and some variations were observed in the categories of the words mentioned by the participants according to sex, living environment or region. This work allowed for the identification of a high variability in the words or expressions that account for a rich patrimony of tacit knowledge, memories, emotions and perceptions of the population towards white crowberries, thus confirming their social as well as nutritional relevance.
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- Ana Margarida Cunha
- CI&DEI Research Centre, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal; (A.M.C.); (A.P.); (A.P.C.)
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- CI&DEI Research Centre, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal; (A.M.C.); (A.P.); (A.P.C.)
- CEGOT–Centre of Studies on Geography and Spatial Planning, University of Coimbra, 3004-531 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CI&DEI Research Centre, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal; (A.M.C.); (A.P.); (A.P.C.)
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- R&D Unit in Molecular Chemistry-Physics, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal;
- Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra College of Agriculture, Bencanta, 3045-601 Coimbra, Portugal
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- R&D Unit in Molecular Chemistry-Physics, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal;
- Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra College of Agriculture, Bencanta, 3045-601 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CERNAS Research Centre, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal
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Liu Y, Wu Z, Chen Y, Guan Y, Guo H, Yang M, Yue P. Rubusoside As a Multifunctional Stabilizer for Novel Nanocrystal-Based Solid Dispersions with a High Drug Loading: A Case Study. J Pharm Sci 2024; 113:699-710. [PMID: 37659720 DOI: 10.1016/j.xphs.2023.08.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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The oral bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs has always been the focus of pharmaceutical researchers. We innovatively combined nanocrystal technology and solid dispersion technology to prepare novel nanocrystalline solid dispersions (NCSDs), which enable both the solidification and redispersion of nanocrystals, offering a promising new pathway for oral delivery of insoluble Chinese medicine ingredients. The rubusoside (Rub) was first used as the multifunctional stabilizer of novel apigenin nanocrystal-based solid dispersions (AP-NSD), improving the in vitro solubilization rate of the insoluble drug apigenin(AP). AP-NSD has been produced using a combination of homogenisation and spray-drying technology. The effects of stabilizer type and concentration on AP nanosuspensions (AP-NS) particles, span, and zeta potential were studied. And the effects of different types of protective agents on the yield and redispersibility of AP-NSD were also studied. Furthermore, AP-NSD was characterized by infrared spectroscopy (IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). Solubility was used to assess the in vitro dissolution of AP-NSD relative to APIs and amorphous solid dispersions (AP-ASD), and AP-ASD was prepared by the solvent method. The results showed that 20% Rub stabilized AP-NSD exhibited high drug-loading and good redispersibility and stability, and higher in vitro dissolution rate, which may be related to the presence of Rub on surface of drug. Therefore provides a natural and safe option for the development of formulations for insoluble drugs.
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- Yang Liu
- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Key Lab of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 1688 Meiling Avenue, Nanchang 330004, China.
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Waghmare R, Munekata PES, Kumar M, Moharir SR, Yadav R, Dhama K, Lorenzo JM. Instant controlled pressure drop drying: A review on preservation of quality characteristics in fresh produce. Food Chem 2023; 419:136039. [PMID: 37004369 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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This review describes the efficient Instant controlled pressure drop drying technology. The Détente Instantanée Contôlée (DIC), French for Instant Controlled Pressure-Drop drying, has prodigious potential to cause least variations in the quality characteristics of the final dried product. This review article spotlights the principle of DIC with its effect on vitamins (ascorbic acid), bioactive compounds (carotenoids, polyphenols), physicochemical properties (moisture, rehydration capacity, water holding capacity, color, microstructure texture) and sensory properties of fresh produce. DIC is a thermo-mechanical technique accomplished by treating the fresh produce to saturated steam for less time period, which is carried out by an immediate pressure drop to achieve vacuum. This technique also provides reduced drying time, better volume expansion with larger porosity in the final dried product. It leads to a swift vaporization of the water within fresh produce cells. DIC-treated fresh produce are quickly rehydrated and retains sensory and nutrient quality.
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- Roji Waghmare
- College of Food Technology, Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Yavatmal 445001, Maharashtra, India
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Rúa Galicia N° 4, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, 32900 Ourense, Spain
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- Chemical and Biochemical Processing Division, ICAR - Central Institute for Researchon Cotton Technology, Mumbai 400019, India; Department of Biology, East Carolina University, Greenville 27858, USA
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai, India
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- ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research, Pune, India
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- Division of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar-243122, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Rúa Galicia N° 4, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, 32900 Ourense, Spain; Universidade de Vigo, Área de Tecnoloxía dos Alimentos, Facultade de Ciencias, 32004 Ourense, Spain.
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Abraão A, Yu M, Gouvinhas I, Ferreira L, Silva AM, Domínguez-Perles R, Barros A. Prunus lusitanica L. Fruits: A Promising Underexploited Source of Nutrients with Potential Economic Value. Foods 2023; 12:foods12050973. [PMID: 36900490 PMCID: PMC10001125 DOI: 10.3390/foods12050973] [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: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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In recent times, less-known fruit species have increasingly attracted worldwide attention and their health benefits are at the forefront. The fruits of plants from the genus Prunus are good sources of nutrients due to their economic, agronomic, and healthy values. However, Prunus lusitanica L., commonly known as Portuguese laurel cherry is considered an endangered species. Thus, the present work aimed to monitor the nutritional components of P. lusitanica fruits grown in three locations in northern Portugal for four consecutive years (2016-2019), using AOAC (Association of Official Analytical Chemists), spectrophotometric, and chromatographic analysis. The results evidenced the abundance of phytonutrients in P. lusitanica, such as proteins, fat, carbohydrates, soluble sugars, dietary fibre, amino acids, and minerals. It was also highlighted that the variation of nutritional components was relatively linked to the year factor, being especially relevant in the frame of the current changing climate, among others. These findings suggest that P. lusitanica L. deserves to be conserved and planted because of its food and nutraceutical applications. However, more detailed information on this rare plant species, such as phytophysiology, phytochemistry, bioactivity, pharmacology, etc., is certainly required for the design and development of appropriate uses and valorization alternatives for this species.
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- Ana Abraão
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, (CITAB)/Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, (CITAB)/Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, (CITAB)/Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, (CITAB)/Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, (CITAB)/Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
- Department of Biology and Environment (DeBA-ECVA), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Phytochemistry and Healthy Food Lab (LabFAS), Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS), CSIC, University Campus of Espinardo, 25, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences, (CITAB)/Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production (Inov4Agro), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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Pateiro M, Vargas-Ramella M, Franco D, Gomes da Cruz A, Zengin G, Kumar M, Dhama K, Lorenzo JM. The role of emerging technologies in the dehydration of berries: Quality, bioactive compounds, and shelf life. Food Chem X 2022; 16:100465. [PMID: 36225212 PMCID: PMC9550524 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2022.100465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Berries comprise essential nutrients necessary for healthy living. Convective, vacuum, microwave, and freeze-drying are the most common methods. Pre-treatments improve permeability, accelerate drying, and inactivate oxidation. Combined methods are recommended to assure high quality of dehydrated berries.
Berries are among the fruits with the highest nutritional and commercial value. This paper reviews the conventional and emerging dehydration methods most commonly used as postharvest treatment and discusses their efficacy in maintaining and/or improving the nutritional and functional qualities of dried berries. The characteristics of the conventional methods (e.g., convective drying, freeze-drying, spray-drying, osmotic dehydration), their pre-treatments, their combination, and intermittent drying, as well as their potential disadvantages are discussed. The use of emerging dehydration techniques (e.g., electromagnetic radiation drying, explosion puffing drying, heat pump drying, low-pressure superheated steam drying, microwave drying) allows to improve the quality of the dried berries compared to conventional techniques, in addition to reducing drying times, increasing drying speed and energy efficiency. Finally, the use of pre-treatments and the combination of technologies can enhance the quality of the final product as a result of the improvement in the effectiveness of the dehydration process.
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Effect of Swell-Drying on Mango ( Mangifera indica) Drying Kinetics. Foods 2022; 11:foods11152220. [PMID: 35892803 PMCID: PMC9330133 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152220] [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: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Swell-Drying operation (SD) was applied on mangoes to evaluate its effect on drying kinetics: starting accessibility (δW), apparent drying coefficient (Dapp), and time to obtain a final moisture content of 20% d.b (tf = 20% d.b). Swell-drying consisted of (1) submitting fresh mangoes to a first pre-drying stage under Convective Air Drying (CAD) until a moisture content of 37% d.b; (2) applying Instant Controlled Pressure Drop (DIC) treatments on pre-dried mangoes by following a central composite rotatable design (steam pressure: 0.2–0.6 MPa and treatment time: 5 and 55 s); and (3) apply post-drying of mangoes under CAD. In both cases, CAD was performed at 60 °C and airflow of 1 m/s. Results showed that both the treatment time and the steam pressure impacted the Dapp and the δW. By comparing to the control, SD (0.54 MPa and 48 s) increased the Dapp and δW to 12.2 and 2.7 times, respectively. Moreover, SD triggers a significant reduction in post-drying time (tf = 20% d.b), being this of 2.4 h vs. 30.8 h. These results could be linked to the expansion of the internal pores of mangoes generated by the instant autovaporization of residual water triggered by DIC treatment.
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GUTIÉRREZ RSÁNCHEZ, PINCHEIRA CGUZMÁN. Description of the antioxidant capacity of Calafate berries (Berberis microphylla) collected in southern Chile. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.25820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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An Overview on Food Applications of the Instant Controlled Pressure-Drop Technology, an Innovative High Pressure-Short Time Process. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26216519. [PMID: 34770927 PMCID: PMC8588140 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26216519] [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: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Food processing systematically aims at meeting the needs of consumers who are looking for total high quality and perfect food safety. As the various thermal and non-thermal food preservation technologies often affect the natural properties in terms of sensation, flavor, texture, etc., instant controlled pressure drop (DIC) has been conceived as a relevant, innovative process in this field. DIC uses high saturated steam pressure and short duration to provide a new way to expand biological matrices, improve drying, decontaminate, and extract biologically active compounds, among other attributes. Therefore, this review focuses on describing the applications of DIC technology on a wide range of products such as foods and by-products that have been processed both in the laboratory and on an industrial scale. The application of DIC has shown the possibility of a significant leap in quality improvement and cost reduction in the food industry. DIC reduces the drying time of fruits and vegetables, and improves the extraction of essential oils, vegetable oils, and antioxidant components. It also provides strong decontamination, eliminates vegetative microorganisms and spores, and reduces non-nutritional and allergenic components. Over the past 33 years, this technology has continued to expand its food applications and improve its characteristics on an industrial scale. But there are still many food unit operations that can be taken to the next level with DIC.
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Alonzo-Macías M, Cardador-Martínez A, Besombes C, Allaf K, Tejada-Ortigoza V, Soria-Mejía MC, Vázquez-García R, Téllez-Pérez C. Instant Controlled Pressure Drop as Blanching and Texturing Pre-Treatment to Preserve the Antioxidant Compounds of Red Dried Beetroot ( Beta vulgaris L.). Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25184132. [PMID: 32927600 PMCID: PMC7570538 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25184132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Red beetroot is rich in bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, betaxanthins, betacyanins, among others. According to selected processing methods, the bioaccessibility of these compounds could be either enhanced or decreased. This study evaluated the effect of four different drying conditions: (1) Traditional Drying (TD), (2) Swell Drying (SD), (3) DIC Blanching + Traditional Drying (BTD), and (4) DIC Blanching + Swell Drying (BSD) on the antioxidant content and the antioxidant activity of red beetroots. Obtained results showed that in all the cases, by comparing to Traditional Drying (TD), the coupling of a DIC Blanching pre-treatment to a Swell Drying treatment (BSD) maintained or enhanced the preservation of the Total Phenolic Compounds (TPC), the Total Flavonoids Compounds (TFC), the Betanin Concentration (BC), the Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity (TEAC), and the Free Radical Scavenging Activity by DPPH (IC50) of red beetroots. Various studies have shown that thanks to the expanded and porous structure triggered by the Swell Drying process, it has been possible to achieve better antioxidants extraction and better whole quality. Hence, by coupling DIC as a blanching–steaming pre-treatment, it was possible to preserve better the antioxidant content and the antioxidant activity of red dried beetroots.
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- Maritza Alonzo-Macías
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Epigmenio González 500, Fracc. San Pablo, 76130 Querétaro, Mexico; (M.A.-M.); (A.C.-M.); (V.T.-O.); (M.C.S.-M.); (R.V.-G.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Epigmenio González 500, Fracc. San Pablo, 76130 Querétaro, Mexico; (M.A.-M.); (A.C.-M.); (V.T.-O.); (M.C.S.-M.); (R.V.-G.)
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- Intensification of Transfer Phenomena on Industrial Eco-Processes, Laboratory of Engineering Science for Environment LaSIE-UMR-CNRS 7356, University of La Rochelle, 17042 La Rochelle, France; (C.B.); (K.A.)
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- Intensification of Transfer Phenomena on Industrial Eco-Processes, Laboratory of Engineering Science for Environment LaSIE-UMR-CNRS 7356, University of La Rochelle, 17042 La Rochelle, France; (C.B.); (K.A.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Epigmenio González 500, Fracc. San Pablo, 76130 Querétaro, Mexico; (M.A.-M.); (A.C.-M.); (V.T.-O.); (M.C.S.-M.); (R.V.-G.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Epigmenio González 500, Fracc. San Pablo, 76130 Querétaro, Mexico; (M.A.-M.); (A.C.-M.); (V.T.-O.); (M.C.S.-M.); (R.V.-G.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Epigmenio González 500, Fracc. San Pablo, 76130 Querétaro, Mexico; (M.A.-M.); (A.C.-M.); (V.T.-O.); (M.C.S.-M.); (R.V.-G.)
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Epigmenio González 500, Fracc. San Pablo, 76130 Querétaro, Mexico; (M.A.-M.); (A.C.-M.); (V.T.-O.); (M.C.S.-M.); (R.V.-G.)
- Intensification of Transfer Phenomena on Industrial Eco-Processes, Laboratory of Engineering Science for Environment LaSIE-UMR-CNRS 7356, University of La Rochelle, 17042 La Rochelle, France; (C.B.); (K.A.)
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Calín-Sánchez Á, Lipan L, Cano-Lamadrid M, Kharaghani A, Masztalerz K, Carbonell-Barrachina ÁA, Figiel A. Comparison of Traditional and Novel Drying Techniques and Its Effect on Quality of Fruits, Vegetables and Aromatic Herbs. Foods 2020; 9:E1261. [PMID: 32916839 PMCID: PMC7554907 DOI: 10.3390/foods9091261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Drying is known as the best method to preserve fruits, vegetables, and herbs, decreasing not only the raw material volume but also its weight. This results in cheaper transportation and increments the product shelf life, limiting the food waste. Drying involves the application of energy in order to vaporize and mobilize the moisture content within the porous products. During this process, the heat and mass transfer occurs simultaneously. The quality of dehydrated fruits, vegetables, and aromatic herbs is a key problem closely related to the development and optimization of novel drying techniques. This review reports the weaknesses of common drying methods applied for fruits, vegetables, and aromatic herbs and the possible options to improve the quality of dried products using different drying techniques or their combination. The quality parameters under study include color, bulk density, porosity, shrinkage, phytochemicals, antioxidant capacity, sugars, proteins, volatile compounds, and sensory attributes. In general, drying leads to reduction in all studied parameters. However, the behavior of each plant material is different. On the whole, the optimal drying technique is different for each of the materials studied and specific conditions must be recommended after a proper evaluation of the drying protocols. However, a novel or combined technique must assure a high quality of dried products. Furthermore, the term quality must englobe the energy efficiency and the environmental impact leading to production of sustainable dried products.
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- Ángel Calín-Sánchez
- Agrofood Technology Department, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, 03312 Orihuela, Spain; (L.L.); (M.C.-L.); (Á.A.C.-B.)
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- Agrofood Technology Department, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, 03312 Orihuela, Spain; (L.L.); (M.C.-L.); (Á.A.C.-B.)
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- Agrofood Technology Department, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, 03312 Orihuela, Spain; (L.L.); (M.C.-L.); (Á.A.C.-B.)
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- Thermal Process Engineering, Otto von Guericke University, P.O. 4120, 39016 Magdeburg, Germany;
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- Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, P.O. 37/41, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland; (K.M.); (A.F.)
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- Agrofood Technology Department, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, 03312 Orihuela, Spain; (L.L.); (M.C.-L.); (Á.A.C.-B.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, P.O. 37/41, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland; (K.M.); (A.F.)
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