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Kostić AŽ, Dramićanin AM, Milinčić DD, Pešić MB. Exploring the Botanical Origins of Bee-Collected Pollen: A Comprehensive Historical and Contemporary Analysis. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400194. [PMID: 38717321 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Bee-collected pollen is one of the most important bee products. In order to predict its chemical composition and nutritional value botanical origin of pollen plays a crucial role. This review intended to collect all available data published about botanical origin of pollen collected all around the world. Due to enourmous amount of data and variables nonlinear principal component analysis (NLPCA), by applying Categorical Principal Component Analysis (CATPCA), was conducted in order to try to determine any specifity and/or differences among samples. Also, importance of some plant families/genera/species for bees was monitored. Based on CATPCA results families can serve in order to distinct samples from North/South America. Also, some samples from Europe (Turkey and Serbia) were characterized with presence of some specific families. Genera were excellent tool to distinguish samples from different parts of Brazil as well as Australia, Asia and Africa. Due to high and specific biodiversity pollen samples obtained from Sonoran desert (USA) completely were separated during analysis. This review presents the first attempt to summarize and classify a large number of data about botanical sources of bee-collected pollen.
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- Aleksandar Ž Kostić
- Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Chair of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski Trg 12-16, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080, Belgrade, Serbia
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Tritean N, Trică B, Dima ŞO, Capră L, Gabor RA, Cimpean A, Oancea F, Constantinescu-Aruxandei D. Mechanistic insights into the plant biostimulant activity of a novel formulation based on rice husk nanobiosilica embedded in a seed coating alginate film. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1349573. [PMID: 38835865 PMCID: PMC11148368 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1349573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Seed coating ensures the targeted delivery of various compounds from the early stages of development to increase crop quality and yield. Silicon and alginate are known to have plant biostimulant effects. Rice husk (RH) is a significant source of biosilica. In this study, we coated mung bean seeds with an alginate-glycerol-sorbitol (AGS) film with embedded biogenic nanosilica (SiNPs) from RH, with significant plant biostimulant activity. After dilute acid hydrolysis of ground RH in a temperature-controlled hermetic reactor, the resulting RH substrate was neutralized and calcined at 650°C. The structural and compositional characteristics of the native RH, the intermediate substrate, and SiNPs, as well as the release of soluble Si from SiNPs, were investigated. The film for seed coating was optimized using a mixture design with three factors. The physiological properties were assessed in the absence and the presence of 50 mM salt added from the beginning. The main parameters investigated were the growth, development, metabolic activity, reactive oxygen species (ROS) metabolism, and the Si content of seedlings. The results evidenced a homogeneous AGS film formation embedding 50-nm amorphous SiNPs having Si-O-Si and Si-OH bonds, 0.347 cm3/g CPV (cumulative pore volume), and 240 m2/g SSA (specific surface area). The coating film has remarkable properties of enhancing the metabolic, proton pump activities and ROS scavenging of mung seedlings under salt stress. The study shows that the RH biogenic SiNPs can be efficiently applied, together with the optimized, beneficial alginate-based film, as plant biostimulants that alleviate saline stress from the first stages of plant development.
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- Naomi Tritean
- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Biotechnologies, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
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Degirmenci A, Yildiz O, Boyraci GM, Er Kemal M, Simsek O. The process of pollen transformation into bee bread: changes in bioactivity, bioaccessibility, and microbial dynamics. Food Funct 2024; 15:2550-2562. [PMID: 38348773 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo04466a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Bee pollen and bee bread go hand in hand with health-promoting functional food consumption. Although many studies report high bioactivities of those products, the biotransformation of pollen into bee bread has not been fully understood. Limited findings are available about polyphenol bioaccessibility and microbiological interactions during the fermentation process. This study evaluated the microbial flora, antioxidant properties, and polyphenol and soluble protein bioaccessibility of pollen and bee bread harvested from the same apiary over a certain timeline. Total phenolic content, antioxidant activity and soluble protein content were reported using an in vitro digestion model involving post-gastric, serum-available, and colon-available fractions. The results obtained with the in vitro digestion model refer to the effect of the harvesting period on greater bioaccessibility of polyphenols in bee bread than in pollen at the same apiary. Lactic acid bacteria and yeast found in the samples were mostly identified as Lactobacillus kunkeei, Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides, and Candida magnoliae using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). The discrimination between the pollen and bee bread samples collected in the same apiary and at different harvesting periods was also revealed by Principal Component Analysis (PCA). A harvesting time-based approach was applied to the biotransformation process of pollen and bee bread, and insights into microbial dynamics and bioaccessibility were revealed for the first time under the same beehive conditions.
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- Atiye Degirmenci
- Department of Food Processing, Maçka Vocational School, Karadeniz Technical University, 61750, Macka, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Karadeniz Technical University, 61080, Trabzon, Turkey.
- Okta Natural R&D Engineering Services Inc., 61080, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Food Processing, Maçka Vocational School, Karadeniz Technical University, 61750, Macka, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Food Processing, Maçka Vocational School, Karadeniz Technical University, 61750, Macka, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Yıldız Technical University, 34210, İstanbul, Turkey
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Jakubczyk K, Nowak A, Muzykiewicz-Szymańska A, Kucharski Ł, Szymczykowska K, Janda-Milczarek K. Kombucha as a Potential Active Ingredient in Cosmetics-An Ex Vivo Skin Permeation Study. Molecules 2024; 29:1018. [PMID: 38474530 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29051018] [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: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Kombucha is a non-alcoholic beverage, that is increasingly used in the cosmetic industry. The available literature reports the positive effects of kombucha on the skin, in particular its antioxidant action. However, there is a lack of information on skin permeation and the accumulation of active ingredients showing such effects. Skin aging is largely dependent on oxidative stress, therefore in our study we assessed the ex vivo permeation of two types of kombucha (green and black tea) through porcine skin. The antioxidant activity (DPPH, ABTS, FRAP methods) and total polyphenol content of these extracts were determined before and after permeation testing. Moreover, the content of selected phenolic acids as well as caffeine was assessed. Skin permeation was determined using a Franz diffusion cell. The antioxidant activity of both Kombuchas was found to be high. In addition, gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, protocatechuic acid, coumaric acid, m-hydroxybenzoic acid, and caffeine were identified. A 24-h ex vivo study showed the permeation of some phenolic acids and caffeine and their accumulation in the skin. Our results confirm the importance of studying the skin permeation of what are still little known ingredients in cosmetic preparations. Evaluation of the accumulation of these ingredients can guarantee the efficacy of such preparations.
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- Karolina Jakubczyk
- Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 24 Broniewskiego Street, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich Ave. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich Ave. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich Ave. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 24 Broniewskiego Street, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Metabolomics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 24 Broniewskiego Street, 71-460 Szczecin, Poland
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Tritean N, Dimitriu L, Dima ȘO, Stoica R, Trică B, Ghiurea M, Moraru I, Cimpean A, Oancea F, Constantinescu-Aruxandei D. Cytocompatibility, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of a Mucoadhesive Biopolymeric Hydrogel Embedding Selenium Nanoparticles Phytosynthesized by Sea Buckthorn Leaf Extract. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 17:23. [PMID: 38256857 PMCID: PMC10819796 DOI: 10.3390/ph17010023] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Phytosynthesized selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are less toxic than the inorganic salts of selenium and show high antioxidant and antibacterial activity. Chitosan prevents microbial biofilm formation and can also determine microbial biofilm dispersal. Never-dried bacterial nanocellulose (NDBNC) is an efficient carrier of bioactive compounds and a flexible nanofibrillar hydrophilic biopolymer. This study aimed to develop a selenium-enriched hydrogel nanoformulation (Se-HNF) based on NDBNC from kombucha fermentation and fungal chitosan with embedded biogenic SeNPs phytosynthesized by an aqueous extract of sea buckthorn leaves (SbLEx)-SeNPsSb-in order to both disperse gingival dysbiotic biofilm and prevent its development. We determined the total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of SbLEx. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) were used for the identification of polyphenols from SbLEx. SeNPsSb were characterized by transmission electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (TEM-EDX), dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) in small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS and WAXS). The hydrogel nanoformulation with embedded SeNPsSb was characterized by SEM, FTIR, XRD, rheology, mucin binding efficiency, contact angle and interfacial tension measurements. We also assessed the in vitro biocompatibility, antioxidant activity and antimicrobial and antibiofilm potential of SeNPsSb and Se-HNF. TEM, DLS and SAXS evidenced polydisperse SeNPsSb, whereas FTIR highlighted a heterogeneous biocorona with various biocompounds. The contact angle on the polar surface was smaller (52.82 ± 1.23°) than that obtained on the non-polar surface (73.85 ± 0.39°). The interfacial tension was 97.6 ± 0.47 mN/m. The mucin binding efficiency of Se-HNF decreased as the amount of hydrogel decreased, and the SEM analysis showed a relatively compact structure upon mucin contact. FTIR and XRD analyses of Se-HNF evidenced an interaction between BNC and CS through characteristic peak shifting, and the rheological measurements highlighted a pseudoplastic behavior, 0.186 N adhesion force and 0.386 adhesion energy. The results showed a high degree of cytocompatibility and the significant antioxidant and antimicrobial efficiency of SeNPsSb and Se-HNF.
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- Naomi Tritean
- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independentei No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (L.D.); (Ș.-O.D.); (R.S.); (B.T.); (M.G.)
- Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 91-95, 050095 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independentei No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (L.D.); (Ș.-O.D.); (R.S.); (B.T.); (M.G.)
- Faculty of Biotechnologies, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Mărăști Blv., No. 59, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independentei No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (L.D.); (Ș.-O.D.); (R.S.); (B.T.); (M.G.)
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independentei No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (L.D.); (Ș.-O.D.); (R.S.); (B.T.); (M.G.)
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independentei No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (L.D.); (Ș.-O.D.); (R.S.); (B.T.); (M.G.)
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Splaiul Independenței nr. 313, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independentei No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (L.D.); (Ș.-O.D.); (R.S.); (B.T.); (M.G.)
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- Laboratoarele Medica Srl, str. Frasinului nr. 11, 075100 Otopeni, Romania;
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- Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 91-95, 050095 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independentei No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (L.D.); (Ș.-O.D.); (R.S.); (B.T.); (M.G.)
- Faculty of Biotechnologies, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Mărăști Blv., No. 59, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independentei No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (L.D.); (Ș.-O.D.); (R.S.); (B.T.); (M.G.)
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Liu Y, Jiang B, Wang K. A review of fermented bee products: Sources, nutritional values, and health benefits. Food Res Int 2023; 174:113506. [PMID: 37986501 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113506] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Bee products have garnered considerable interest due to their abundant nutritional content and versatile biological activities. The utilization of bee products as fermentation materials has shown favorable potential for increasing nutrients, altering texture, and endorsing unique tastes. This review critically examines the existing literature on fermented bee products, with a specific emphasis on the impact of fermentation on their nutritional composition and potential health benefits. The raw materials, strains, conditions, and methodologies employed in the fermentation of bee products, as well as the utilization of bee products as fermentation raw materials/excipients, are reviewed. We also present a special focus on the nutritional composition and content of bioactive substances, such as polyphenols and volatile organic compounds, in fermented bee products. Additionally, the influence of fermentation on bee product ingredients and their health benefits is summarized. Fermented bee products substantially benefit human health, with superior antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergic properties compared to non-fermented bee products. Finally, this article discusses the types, strains, health benefits, production processes, and market prospects of fermented bee products, which are expected to become an important part of human food culture as functional food or nutritional supplements. The aforementioned findings highlight the remarkable nutritional value and bioactive properties exhibited by fermented bee products.
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- Yang Liu
- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Resource Insects, Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, China.
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Damulienė V, Kaškonienė V, Kaškonas P, Maruška A. The Influence of Enzymatic Hydrolysis on Bee Pollen Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities. Foods 2023; 12:3582. [PMID: 37835235 PMCID: PMC10572280 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193582] [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: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Bee pollen is one of the most valuable apitherapeutic products with high nutritional value. To obtain a higher diversity of compounds, higher bioactivity, and improve the release of nutrients from bee pollen, additional processing of the raw material may be applied: fermentation using microorganisms or hydrolysis using selective enzymes. This research aimed to determine the impact of enzymatic hydrolysis on the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of bee pollen. Bee pollen samples from Sweden, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Slovakia, Malta, and Lithuania were hydrolyzed using pure enzymes, including lipase, cellulase, protease, and amyloglucosidase, as well as enzyme mixtures such as Viscozyme® L and Clara-diastase. Total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity were analyzed spectrophotometrically. Antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus enteritidis, and Salmonella typhimurium was evaluated using the agar well diffusion assay. Obtained results revealed a positive effect of enzymatic hydrolysis on biologically active compound content and activity: total phenolic content increased by 1.1 to 2.5 times, total flavonoid content by 1.1 to 3.0 times, radical scavenging activity by 1.1-3.5 times, and antibacterial activity by 1.1 to 3.3 times. K-means clustering analysis grouped samples into 5-9 clusters and was dependent on the measured characteristic used as an input-total phenolic compounds content, total flavonoid content, antioxidant activity, and antibacterial activity against four different bacteria. Chemometrics showed, that the enzyme used for the hydrolysis had a higher impact on clustering results than the geographical origin of the samples.
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- Vaida Damulienė
- Instrumental Analysis Open Access Centre, Vytautas Magnus University, LT-44404 Kaunas, Lithuania; (V.D.); (A.M.)
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- Instrumental Analysis Open Access Centre, Vytautas Magnus University, LT-44404 Kaunas, Lithuania; (V.D.); (A.M.)
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- Institute of Metrology, Kaunas University of Technology, LT-51368 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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- Instrumental Analysis Open Access Centre, Vytautas Magnus University, LT-44404 Kaunas, Lithuania; (V.D.); (A.M.)
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Su J, Tan Q, Tang Q, Tong Z, Yang M. Research progress on alternative kombucha substrate transformation and the resulting active components. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1254014. [PMID: 37779696 PMCID: PMC10537971 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1254014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Kombucha is a customary tea-based beverage that is produced through the process of fermenting a mixture of tea and sugar water with symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). Traditional kombucha has various beneficial effects and can improve immunity. The significant market share of Kombucha can be attributed to the growing consumer inclination towards healthy foods within the functional beverage industry. The research focus has recently expanded from the probiotics of traditional black tea kombucha to encompass other teas, Chinese herbs, plant materials, and alternative substrates. There is a lack of comprehensive literature reviews focusing on substance transformation, functional, active substances, and efficacy mechanisms of alternative kombucha substrates. This article aimed to bridge this gap by providing an in-depth review of the biological transformation pathways of kombucha metabolites and alternative substrates. The review offers valuable insights into kombucha research, including substance metabolism and transformation, efficacy, pharmacological mechanism, and the purification of active components, offering direction and focus for further studies in this field.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Innate Immune Biology, College of Life Science, Biomedical Research Center of South China, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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Batista P, Rodrigues Penas M, Vila-Real C, Pintado M, Oliveira-Silva P. Kombucha: Challenges for Health and Mental Health. Foods 2023; 12:3378. [PMID: 37761087 PMCID: PMC10530084 DOI: 10.3390/foods12183378] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Increasing research into probiotics is showing potential benefits for health in general and mental health in particular. Kombucha is a recent beverage and can be considered a probiotic drink, but little is known about its effects on physical and mental health. This product is experiencing growth in the market; however, there are no scientific results to support its potential for physical and mental health. AIM This review article aims to draw attention to this issue and to highlight the lack of studies in this area. KEY FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The lack of legislation for the correct marketing of this product may also constrain clinical studies. However, clinical studies are of utmost importance for an in-depth understanding of the effects of this product on the human body. More research is needed, not only to better understand the impact of Kombucha on the human body, but also to ensure the application of regulatory guidelines for its production and marketing and enable its safe and effective consumption.
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- Patrícia Batista
- Research Centre for Human Development, Human Neurobehavioural Laboratory, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (M.R.P.); (P.O.-S.)
- CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (C.V.-R.); (M.P.)
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- Research Centre for Human Development, Human Neurobehavioural Laboratory, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (M.R.P.); (P.O.-S.)
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- CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (C.V.-R.); (M.P.)
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- CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (C.V.-R.); (M.P.)
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- Research Centre for Human Development, Human Neurobehavioural Laboratory, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua de Diogo Botelho, 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal; (M.R.P.); (P.O.-S.)
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Tritean N, Dima ȘO, Trică B, Stoica R, Ghiurea M, Moraru I, Cimpean A, Oancea F, Constantinescu-Aruxandei D. Selenium-Fortified Kombucha-Pollen Beverage by In Situ Biosynthesized Selenium Nanoparticles with High Biocompatibility and Antioxidant Activity. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1711. [PMID: 37760014 PMCID: PMC10525527 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12091711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Biogenic selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have been shown to exhibit increased bioavailability. Fermentation of pollen by a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY/Kombucha) leads to the release of pollen content and enhances the prebiotic and probiotic effects of Kombucha. The aim of this study was to fortify Kombucha beverage with SeNPs formed in situ by Kombucha fermentation with pollen. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the biosynthesis of SeNPs and the pollen-fermented Kombucha beverage. SeNPs were characterized by Transmission electron microscopy energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (TEM-EDX), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Dynamic light scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential. The pollen-fermented Kombucha beverage enriched with SeNPs was characterized by measuring the total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, soluble silicon, saccharides, lactic acid, and the total content of Se0. The polyphenols were identified by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). The pollen and the bacterial (nano)cellulose were characterized by scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), FTIR, and X-Ray diffraction (XRD). We also assessed the in vitro biocompatibility in terms of gingival fibroblast viability and proliferation, as well as the antioxidant activity of SeNPs and the pollen-fermented Kombucha beverage enriched with SeNPs. The results highlight their increased biological performance in this regard.
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- Naomi Tritean
- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (Ș.-O.D.); (B.T.); (R.S.); (M.G.)
- Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei No. 91-95, 050095 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (Ș.-O.D.); (B.T.); (R.S.); (M.G.)
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (Ș.-O.D.); (B.T.); (R.S.); (M.G.)
- Postdoctoral School, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica of Bucharest, Splaiul Independenței No. 313, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (Ș.-O.D.); (B.T.); (R.S.); (M.G.)
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (Ș.-O.D.); (B.T.); (R.S.); (M.G.)
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- Medica Laboratories, Str. Frasinului nr. 11, 075100 Otopeni, Romania;
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- Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei No. 91-95, 050095 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (Ș.-O.D.); (B.T.); (R.S.); (M.G.)
- Faculty of Biotechnologies, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Mărăști Blv. No. 59, Sector 1, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioresources, Polymers and Analysis Departments, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței No. 202, Sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (N.T.); (Ș.-O.D.); (B.T.); (R.S.); (M.G.)
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Pihurov M, Păcularu-Burada B, Cotârleț M, Grigore-Gurgu L, Borda D, Stănciuc N, Kluz M, Bahrim GE. Kombucha and Water Kefir Grains Microbiomes' Symbiotic Contribution to Postbiotics Enhancement. Foods 2023; 12:2581. [PMID: 37444320 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132581] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Wild artisanal cultures, such as a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY) and water kefir grains (WKG), represent a complex microorganism consortia that is composed of yeasts and lactic and acetic acid bacteria, with large strains of diversity and abundance. The fermented products (FPs) obtained by the microbiome's contribution can be included in functional products due to their meta-biotics (pre-, pro-, post-, and paraprobiotics) as a result of complex and synergistic associations as well as due to the metabolic functionality. In this study, consortia of both SCOBY and WKG were involved in the co-fermentation of a newly formulated substrate that was further analysed, aiming at increasing the postbiotic composition of the FPs. Plackett-Burman (PBD) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) techniques were employed for the experimental designs to select and optimise several parameters that have an influence on the lyophilised starter cultures of SCOBY and WKG activity as a multiple inoculum. Tea concentration (1-3%), sugar concentration (5-10%), raisins concentration (3-6%), SCOBY lyophilised culture concentration (0.2-0.5%), WKG lyophilised culture concentration (0.2-0.5%), and fermentation time (5-7 days) were considered the independent variables for mathematical analysis and fermentation conditions' optimisation. Antimicrobial activity against Bacillus subtilis MIUG B1, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, and Aspergillus niger MIUG M5, antioxidant capacity (DPPH), pH and the total acidity (TA) were evaluated as responses. The rich postbiotic bioactive composition of the FP obtained in optimised biotechnological conditions highlighted the usefulness of the artisanal co-cultures, through their symbiotic metabolic interactions for the improvement of bioactive potential.
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- Marina Pihurov
- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Domnească Street No. 111, 800201 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Domnească Street No. 111, 800201 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Domnească Street No. 111, 800201 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Domnească Street No. 111, 800201 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Domnească Street No. 111, 800201 Galați, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Domnească Street No. 111, 800201 Galați, Romania
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- Department of Bioenergetics and Food Analysis and Microbiology, University of Rzeszow, 35601 Rzeszow, Poland
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- Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Domnească Street No. 111, 800201 Galați, Romania
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Chong AQ, Lau SW, Chin NL, Talib RA, Basha RK. Fermented Beverage Benefits: A Comprehensive Review and Comparison of Kombucha and Kefir Microbiome. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1344. [PMID: 37317318 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11051344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023] Open
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Beverage fermentation is an ancient ritual that has been practised for millennia. It was slowly disappearing from households and communities due to the advancement of manufacturing technology and the marketing of soft drinks until the recent revival of the beverage fermentation culture due to an increase in the demand for health drinks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Kombucha and kefir are two well-known fermented beverages that are renowned for their myriad of health benefits. The starter materials for making these beverages contain micro-organisms that act like microscopic factories producing beneficial nutrients that have antimicrobial and anticancer effects. The materials modulate the gut microbiota and promote positive effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Due to wide variations in the substrates and types of micro-organisms involved in the production of both kombucha and kefir, this paper compiles a compendium of the micro-organisms present and highlights their nutritional roles.
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- Ann Qi Chong
- Department of Process and Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Process and Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Process and Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Process and Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Process and Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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Phung LT, Kitwetcharoen H, Chamnipa N, Boonchot N, Thanonkeo S, Tippayawat P, Klanrit P, Yamada M, Thanonkeo P. Changes in the chemical compositions and biological properties of kombucha beverages made from black teas and pineapple peels and cores. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7859. [PMID: 37188725 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34954-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Several raw materials have been used as partial supplements or entire replacements for the main ingredients of kombucha to improve the biological properties of the resulting kombucha beverage. This study used pineapple peels and cores (PPC), byproducts of pineapple processing, as alternative raw materials instead of sugar for kombucha production. Kombuchas were produced from fusions of black tea and PPC at different ratios, and their chemical profiles and biological properties, including antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, were determined and compared with the control kombucha without PPC supplementation. The results showed that PPC contained high amounts of beneficial substances, including sugars, polyphenols, organic acids, vitamins, and minerals. An analysis of the microbial community in a kombucha SCOBY (Symbiotic Cultures of Bacteria and Yeasts) using next-generation sequencing revealed that Acetobacter and Komagataeibacter were the most predominant acetic acid bacteria. Furthermore, Dekkera and Bacillus were also the prominent yeast and bacteria in the kombucha SCOBY. A comparative analysis was performed for kombucha products fermented using black tea and a fusion of black tea and PPC, and the results revealed that the kombucha made from the black tea and PPC infusion exhibited a higher total phenolic content and antioxidant activity than the control kombucha. The antimicrobial properties of the kombucha products made from black tea and the PPC infusion were also greater than those of the control. Several volatile compounds that contributed to the flavor, aroma, and beneficial health properties, such as esters, carboxylic acids, phenols, alcohols, aldehydes, and ketones, were detected in kombucha products made from a fusion of black tea and PPC. This study shows that PPC exhibits high potential as a supplement to the raw material infusion used with black tea for functional kombucha production.
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- Ly Tu Phung
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Walai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, 44150, Thailand
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
- Fermentation Research Center for Value Added Agricultural Products (FerVAAPs), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi, 753-8315, Japan
- Research Center for Thermotolerant Microbial Resources, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi, 753-8315, Japan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
- Fermentation Research Center for Value Added Agricultural Products (FerVAAPs), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, 40002, Thailand.
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Moskwa J, Naliwajko SK, Dobiecka D, Socha K. Bee Products and Colorectal Cancer—Active Components and Mechanism of Action. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15071614. [PMID: 37049455 PMCID: PMC10097172 DOI: 10.3390/nu15071614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the world. Lifestyle and eating patterns may have a significant impact on the prevention of this type of cancer. Bioactive food ingredients influence the gut microbiome and can have a protective effect. Bee products (honey, propolis, royal jelly, and bee venom) or pharmacologically active fractions obtained from them are widely used in many fields of medicine, pharmacy, and cosmetics. Some evidence suggests that bee products may have anti-cancer potential. The main bioactive components with anti-colon cancer potential from propolis and bee honey are polyphenols such as pinocembrin, galangin, luteolin, CAPE, Artepilin C, chrysin, caffeic, and p-coumaric acids. This review is focused on the new data on epidemiology, risk factors for colon cancer, and current reports on the potential role of bee products in the chemoprevention of this type of cancer.
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Freitas A, Sousa P, Wurlitzer N. Alternative raw materials in kombucha production. Int J Gastron Food Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgfs.2022.100594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Zhang J, Cao W, Zhao H, Guo S, Wang Q, Cheng N, Bai N. Protective Mechanism of Fagopyrum esculentum Moench. Bee Pollen EtOH Extract Against Type II Diabetes in a High-Fat Diet/Streptozocin-Induced C57BL/6J Mice. Front Nutr 2022; 9:925351. [PMID: 35845783 PMCID: PMC9280863 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.925351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Bee pollen is known as a natural nutrient storehouse and plays a key role in many biological processes. Based on the preliminary separation, identification, and characterization of the main active components of Fagopyrum esculentum Moench. bee pollen (FBP), the protective effects of F. esculentum bee pollen extract (FBPE) on high-fat-diet (HFD) and streptozocin (STZ) induced type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) was evaluated in this study. The results revealed that FBPE contains 10 active compounds mainly including luteolin (9.46 g/kg), resveratrol (5.25 g/kg), kaemferol (3.67 g/kg), etc. The animal experiment results showed that FBPE could improve HFD-STZ induced T2DM mice. Moreover, the underlying mechanism of the above results could be: (i) FBPE could reduce the inflammation related to phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) signaling pathway, and (ii) the gut microbiota remodeling. The results of correlation analysis showed Candidatus Arthromitus and SMB53 indicated positive correlations to tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α); Coprococcus, Ruminocossus, and Odoribacteraceae reported negative correlations to transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β). That FBPE has an outstanding ability to improve T2DM and could be used as a kind of potential functional food for the prevention of T2DM.
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- Jinjin Zhang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
- Bee Product Research Center of Shaanxi, Xi'an, China
- *Correspondence: Wei Cao
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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- Shaanxi Institute for Food and Drug Control, Xi'an, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
- Bee Product Research Center of Shaanxi, Xi'an, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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Recent advances in Kombucha tea: Microbial consortium, chemical parameters, health implications and biocellulose production. Int J Food Microbiol 2022; 377:109783. [PMID: 35728418 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2022.109783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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In the present review the latest research studies on Kombucha tea are summarized. Special attention has been paid on microbial population, chemical parameters, biocellulose production, and mainly, on the latest evidences of the biological activities of Kombucha tea. Kombucha tea is a fermented sweetened black or green tea which is obtained from a fermentative process driven by a symbiotic culture of yeast, acetic acid bacteria and lactic acid bacteria. In the last years, its consumption has increasingly grown due to its multiple and potential benefits on human health. This fact has motivated a significant increase in the number of research studies that are focused on the biological activities of this beverage. In this context, this review gathers the main studies that have analyzed the different properties of Kombucha tea (as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, hepatoprotective, hypocholesterolemic, and probiotic activities). It is highlighted that nowadays few human-based evidences are available to prove the beneficial effect of Kombucha tea on humans' health. In conclusion, further work on Kombucha tea is needed since nowadays few information is available on both clinical studies and the characterization of bioactive compounds and their properties.
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Zakhireh S, Omidi Y, Beygi-Khosrowshahi Y, Barzegari A, Barar J, Adibkia K. Synthesis and biological impacts of pollen shells/Fe 3O 4 nanoparticles composites on human MG-63 osteosarcoma cells. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 71:126921. [PMID: 35033859 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.126921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cell-adhesive surfaces play a pivotal role in biomedical engineering, as most biological reactions take place on surfaces. Pollen shell (PSh) ofPistacia vera L., as a new medical device, has previously been reported to cause cytotoxicity and apoptosis in MG-63 bone cancer cells. METHODS Iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4NPs) were synthesized and their reaction to PShs was gauged at different concentrations, and then characterized using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, energy dispersion X-ray spectrometer, X-ray diffraction spectra, dynamic light scattering, and vibrating sample magnetometer. Then, the biological impacts of PShs/Fe3O4NPs composites on MG-63 cells were investigated in-vitro using MTT assay, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), Annexin V/propidium iodide, FESEM, and DAPI staining. RESULTS Fe3O4NPs with a size range of 24-40 nm and a zeta potential value of -37.4 mV were successfully assembled on the PShs. The viability of MG-63 cells was significantly decreased when cultured on the magnetic PShs as compared to non-magnetic PShs, in Fe3O4 concentration and time-dependent manner. In contrast, magnetic PShs had a positive effect on the viability of normal human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBM-MSCs). The analysis of apoptosis-related genes in cancer cells revealed that loading Fe3O4NPs on PShs increased expression of BAX/BCL2 and caspase-3 genes. The increased apoptotic activity of combined PShs/Fe3O4NPs was further confirmed by flow cytometric measurement, morphological analysis, and DAPI staining. CONCLUSION The incorporation of Fe3O4NPs into PShs could effectively increase anticancer effects on MG-63 cells via the mitochondria-mediated apoptosis pathway, evident by upregulation of BAX/BCL2 ratio and caspase-3.
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- Solmaz Zakhireh
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Barakat N, Beaufort S, Rizk Z, Bouajila J, Taillandier P, El Rayess Y. Kombucha analogues around the world: A review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:10105-10129. [PMID: 35486588 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2069673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Kombucha is a traditional healthy beverage usually made by the fermentation of sweetened tea with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast. The consumption of kombucha is associated with numerous health benefits and therefore the beverage has attracted the attention of consumers worldwide. Non-typical substrates (fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, dairy, and by-products) are being inoculated with the kombucha consortium in an attempt to develop new products. This review paper reviews the fermentation parameters for different non-tea substrates used to make kombucha, in addition to the findings obtained in terms of physico-chemical analysis, biological activities and sensory evaluation.
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- Nathalie Barakat
- INPT, UPS, CNRS, Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- INPT, UPS, CNRS, Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Wine Department, Lebanese Agricultural Research Institute, Jdeideh, Lebanon
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- INPT, UPS, CNRS, Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- INPT, UPS, CNRS, Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Agriculture and Food Engineering, School of Engineering, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
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de Miranda JF, Ruiz LF, Silva CB, Uekane TM, Silva KA, Gonzalez AGM, Fernandes FF, Lima AR. Kombucha: A review of substrates, regulations, composition, and biological properties. J Food Sci 2022; 87:503-527. [PMID: 35029317 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Kombucha has been gaining prominence around the world and becoming popular due to its good health benefits. This beverage is historically obtained by the tea fermentation of Camellia sinensis and by a biofilm of cellulose containing the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY). The other substrates added to the C. sinensis tea have also been reported to help kombucha production. The type as well as the amount of sugar substrate, which is the origin of SCOBY, in addition to time and temperature of fermentation influence the content of organic acids, vitamins, total phenolics, and alcoholic content of kombucha. The route involved in the metabolite biotransformation identified in kombucha so far and the microorganisms involved in the process need to be further studied. Some nutritional properties and benefits related to the beverage have already been reported. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and antidiabetic and anticarcinogenic effects are some of the beneficial effects attributed to kombucha. Nevertheless, scientific literature needs clinical studies to evaluate these benefits in human beings. The toxic effects associated with the consumption of kombucha are still unclear, but due to the possibility of adverse reactions occurring, its consumption is contraindicated in infants and pregnant women, children under 4-years-old, patients with kidney failure, and patients with HIV. The regulations in place for kombucha address a number of criteria, mainly for the pH and alcohol content, in order to guarantee the quality and safety of the beverage as well as to ensure transparency of information for consumers.
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- Department of Bromatology, Pharmacy School, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Bromatology, Pharmacy School, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Bromatology, Pharmacy School, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Bromatology, Pharmacy School, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Bromatology, Pharmacy School, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil
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Cavicchia LOA, Almeida MEFD. Health benefits of Kombucha: drink and its biocellulose production. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902022e20766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Antolak H, Piechota D, Kucharska A. Kombucha Tea-A Double Power of Bioactive Compounds from Tea and Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeasts (SCOBY). Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10101541. [PMID: 34679676 PMCID: PMC8532973 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10101541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Kombucha is a low alcoholic beverage with high content of bioactive compounds derived from plant material (tea, juices, herb extracts) and metabolic activity of microorganisms (acetic acid bacteria, lactic acid bacteria and yeasts). Currently, it attracts an increasing number of consumers due to its health-promoting properties. This review focuses on aspects significantly affecting the bioactive compound content and biological activities of Kombucha tea. The literature review shows that the drink is characterized by a high content of bioactive compounds, strong antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Factors that substantially affect these activities are the tea type and its brewing parameters, the composition of the SCOBY, as well as the fermentation parameters. On the other hand, Kombucha fermentation is characterized by many unknowns, which result, inter alia, from different methods of tea extraction, diverse, often undefined compositions of microorganisms used in the fermentation, as well as the lack of clearly defined effects of microorganisms on bioactive compounds contained in tea, and therefore the health-promoting properties of the final product. The article indicates the shortcomings in the current research in the field of Kombucha, as well as future perspectives on improving the health-promoting activities of this fermented drink.
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Peršurić Ž, Pavelić SK. Bioactives from Bee Products and Accompanying Extracellular Vesicles as Novel Bioactive Components for Wound Healing. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26123770. [PMID: 34205731 PMCID: PMC8233762 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26123770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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In recent years, interest has surged among researchers to determine compounds from bee products such as honey, royal jelly, propolis and bee pollen, which are beneficial to human health. Mass spectrometry techniques have shown that bee products contain a number of proven health-promoting compounds but also revealed rather high diversity in the chemical composition of bee products depending on several factors, such as for example botanical sources and geographical origin. In the present paper, we present recent scientific advances in the field of major bioactive compounds from bee products and corresponding regenerative properties. We also discuss extracellular vesicles from bee products as a potential novel bioactive nutraceutical component. Extracellular vesicles are cell-derived membranous structures that show promising potential in various therapeutic areas. It has been extensively reported that the use of vesicles, which are naturally formed in plant and animal cells, as delivery agents have many advantages. Whether the use of extracellular vesicles from bee products represents a new solution for wound healing remains still to be elucidated. However, promising results in specific applications of the bee products in wound healing and tissue regenerative properties of extracellular vesicles provide a good rationale to further explore this idea.
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- Željka Peršurić
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 19, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
- Faculty of Medicine, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Zagrebačka 30, HR-52100 Pula, Croatia
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- Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Viktora Cara Emina 5, HR-51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Correspondence:
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Zou C, Li RY, Chen JX, Wang F, Gao Y, Fu YQ, Xu YQ, Yin JF. Zijuan tea- based kombucha: Physicochemical, sensorial, and antioxidant profile. Food Chem 2021; 363:130322. [PMID: 34147900 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Zijuan tea is a representative anthocyanin-rich tea cultivar in China. In this study, Zijuan tea was used to produce a novel kombucha beverage (ZTK). The physicochemical, sensory properties, and antioxidant activity of ZTK were compared with that of black tea kombucha (BTK) and green tea kombucha (GTK). Results indicated that after fermentation, the color of ZTK changed from yellowish-brown to salmon-pink, because its anthocyanins (4.5 mg/L) appeared red in acidic conditions. Meanwhile no significant changes of color were observed in BTK and GTK. The dynamic changes of pH, biomass, and concentrations of sugars, amino acids, and main organic acids were similar in three kombucha beverages, except catechins showing different trends. Moreover, ZTK showed the highest overall acceptability score, antioxidant activity, and concentration of volatiles among the three kombucha beverages. Therefore, Zijuan tea is suitable for the preparation of kombucha beverage with attractive color and health benefits.
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- Chun Zou
- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Engineering Research Center for Tea Processing, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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Khalifa SAM, Elashal MH, Yosri N, Du M, Musharraf SG, Nahar L, Sarker SD, Guo Z, Cao W, Zou X, Abd El-Wahed AA, Xiao J, Omar HA, Hegazy MEF, El-Seedi HR. Bee Pollen: Current Status and Therapeutic Potential. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13061876. [PMID: 34072636 PMCID: PMC8230257 DOI: 10.3390/nu13061876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Bee pollen is a combination of plant pollen and honeybee secretions and nectar. The Bible and ancient Egyptian texts are documented proof of its use in public health. It is considered a gold mine of nutrition due to its active components that have significant health and medicinal properties. Bee pollen contains bioactive compounds including proteins, amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and polyphenols. The vital components of bee pollen enhance different bodily functions and offer protection against many diseases. It is generally marketed as a functional food with affordable and inexpensive prices with promising future industrial potentials. This review highlights the dietary properties of bee pollen and its influence on human health, and its applications in the food industry.
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- Shaden A. M. Khalifa
- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
- Correspondence: (S.A.M.K.); (H.R.E.-S.); Tel.: +46-700-101-113 (S.A.M.K.); +46-700-434-343 (H.R.E.-S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom 32512, Egypt; (M.H.E.); (N.Y.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom 32512, Egypt; (M.H.E.); (N.Y.)
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (Z.G.); (X.Z.)
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- School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center of Seafood, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116024, China;
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- H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan;
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- Laboratory of Growth Regulators, Institute of Experimental Botany ASCR & Palacký University, Šlechtitelů 27, 78371 Olomouc, Czech Republic;
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- Centre for Natural Products Discovery (CNPD), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, James Parsons Building, Byrom Street, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK;
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (Z.G.); (X.Z.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China;
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; (Z.G.); (X.Z.)
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- Department of Bee Research, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza 12627, Egypt;
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo—Ourense Campus, E-32004 Ourense, Spain;
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272, United Arab Emirates;
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- Chemistry of Medicinal Plants Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom 32512, Egypt; (M.H.E.); (N.Y.)
- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Pharmacognosy Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Biomedical Centre, Uppsala University, Box 591, SE-751 24 Uppsala, Sweden
- Correspondence: (S.A.M.K.); (H.R.E.-S.); Tel.: +46-700-101-113 (S.A.M.K.); +46-700-434-343 (H.R.E.-S.)
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Didaras NA, Kafantaris I, Dimitriou TG, Mitsagga C, Karatasou K, Giavasis I, Stagos D, Amoutzias GD, Hatjina F, Mossialos D. Biological Properties of Bee Bread Collected from Apiaries Located across Greece. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10050555. [PMID: 34068740 PMCID: PMC8151309 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10050555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Bee bread is the only fermented product of the beehive. It constitutes the main source of proteins, lipids, vitamins, and macro- and microelements in honeybee nutrition and it exerts antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, though research on these aspects has been limited so far. In this study 18 samples of Greek bee bread, two of which were monofloral, were collected during different seasons from diverse locations such as Crete and Mount Athos and were tested for their bioactivity. Samples were analyzed for their antibacterial properties, antioxidant activity, total phenolic content (TPC), and total flavonoid content (TFC). The antimicrobial activity of each sample was tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Salmonella typhimurium. Our data demonstrate that all samples exert inhibitory and most of them bactericidal activity against at least two pathogens. Furthermore, all samples exert significant antioxidant activity, where the monofloral Castanea Sativa sample demonstrated superior antioxidant activity. Nevertheless, the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity were not strongly correlated. Furthermore, machine learning methods demonstrated that the palynological composition of the samples is a good predictor of their TPC and ABTS activity. This is the first study that focuses on the biological properties of Greek bee bread and demonstrates that bee bread can be considered a functional food and a possible source of novel antimicrobial compounds.
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- Nikos Asoutis Didaras
- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Molecular Bacteriology, Virology, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece; (N.A.D.); (I.K.); (T.G.D.)
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Molecular Bacteriology, Virology, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece; (N.A.D.); (I.K.); (T.G.D.)
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Molecular Bacteriology, Virology, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece; (N.A.D.); (I.K.); (T.G.D.)
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology and Biotechnology, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Thessaly, 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (C.M.); (I.G.)
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- Apicultural Centre of Larissa, Federation of Greek Beekeepers Associations, 41222 Larissa, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Food Microbiology and Biotechnology, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Thessaly, 43100 Karditsa, Greece; (C.M.); (I.G.)
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- Laboratory of Animal Physiology, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece;
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- Bioinformatics Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece;
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- Department of Apiculture, Institute of Animal Science, Hellenic Agricultural Organisation DEMETER, 63200 Nea Moudania, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Molecular Bacteriology, Virology, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 41500 Larissa, Greece; (N.A.D.); (I.K.); (T.G.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-241-056-5270
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Wu W, Qiao J, Xiao X, Kong L, Dong J, Zhang H. In vitro and In vivo digestion comparison of bee pollen with or without wall-disruption. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:2744-2755. [PMID: 33124687 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bee pollen is considered as a treasure trove of human and animal nutrients as a result of its extensive nutritional and therapeutic properties. However, the sophisticated pollen wall can largely limit the digestibility and bioavailability of these nutrients. RESULTS An ultrasonication and high shear technique was used to break the walls of five species of bee pollen, including rape bee pollen, lotus bee pollen, camellia bee pollen, wuweizi bee pollen and apricot bee pollen. We compared the digestibilities of bee pollen with or without wall-disruption. After in vitro and in vivo digestion, unbroken bee pollen grains were still intact and the fragments of wall-disrupted bee pollen still remained as fragments. Mouse in vivo digestion results suggested that the wall-disrupted bee pollen was more easily emptied from the gastrointestinal tract than unbroken bee pollen. After dynamic in vitro digestion, the digestibilities of protein and crude fat in wall-disrupted bee pollen significantly increased to more than 80%; similarly, the release rates of amino acids and reducing sugars in all wall-disrupted samples were almost 1.5 and 2 times as much as those of unbroken samples. CONCLUSION Based on the results obtained in the present study, we strongly recommend that bee pollen should be wall-disrupted. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Wei Wu
- Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Research Center of Bee Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Research Center of Bee Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Research Center of Bee Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Research Center of Bee Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Research Center of Bee Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Research Center of Bee Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China
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Soares MG, de Lima M, Reolon Schmidt VC. Technological aspects of kombucha, its applications and the symbiotic culture (SCOBY), and extraction of compounds of interest: A literature review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Kostić AŽ, Milinčić DD, Stanisavljević NS, Gašić UM, Lević S, Kojić MO, Lj Tešić Ž, Nedović V, Barać MB, Pešić MB. Polyphenol bioaccessibility and antioxidant properties of in vitro digested spray-dried thermally-treated skimmed goat milk enriched with pollen. Food Chem 2021; 351:129310. [PMID: 33640767 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The aim of research was to determine polyphenols bioaccessibility and antioxidant properties of thermally-treated skimmed goat milk enriched with sunflower bee-collected pollen through in vitro digestion. HPLC analysis confirmed that pollen-enriched milk contained flavonols as the main phenolic fraction (80.7-76.2%) followed by phenolic acids (14.2-17.4%). Among individual compounds quercetin-3-O-glucoside (155.1-197.2 μg/L) and p-coumaric acid (29.5-30.7 μg/L) were the main quantified flavonols and phenolic acids, respectively. After digestion of milk/pollen sample, total polyphenols recovery was 30.71% with higher phenolic acids recovery (40.1%) compared to flavonols (28.3%) indicating strong interactions between caprine milk casein micelles and pollen polyphenols. Applied antioxidant assays (phosphomolybdenum, ABTS•+scavenging activity and ferrous-ion-chelating capacity) have confirmed complexity of prepared product- it had high ability to quench ABTS•+ radicals and to form chelating complexes with Fe2+ ions. Digestion provoked 20% reduction in total antioxidant capacity compared to the initial sample. TTSG milk/pollen powder could be good functional ingredient.
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- Aleksandar Ž Kostić
- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, 23,11010 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11060 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, 23,11010 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, Chair of Analytical Chemistry, Studentski trg 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia.
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Filannino P, Di Cagno R, Vincentini O, Pinto D, Polo A, Maialetti F, Porrelli A, Gobbetti M. Nutrients Bioaccessibility and Anti-inflammatory Features of Fermented Bee Pollen: A Comprehensive Investigation. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:622091. [PMID: 33603725 PMCID: PMC7884310 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.622091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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We compared raw bee-collected pollen (Raw-BCP), spontaneously fermented BCP (Unstarted-BCP), and BCP fermented with selected microbial starters (Started-BCP) to deepen whether fermentation may favorably affect the nutrients bioaccessibility and functional features of BCP. Under in vitro gastrointestinal batches, the highest serum-availability of phenolic compounds was found in Started-BCP, highlighting the positive effect exerted by selected microbial starters. The same effect was not found in spontaneously fermented BCP. In colon adenocarcinoma cell line-2 (Caco-2) cells stressed by a pro-inflammatory stimulus, the treatment with Started-BCP halted the increase of pro-inflammatory mediator's level. Started-BCP counteracted efficiently the deleterious effects of inflammatory stimuli on the integrity of the Caco-2 cells monolayer and its barrier function. Started-BCP successfully counteracted the H2O2-induced intracellular accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in Caco-2 cells. A protective role against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation was exerted by Started-BCP in human keratinocytes. The same protective effects on Caco-2 and keratinocyte cell lines were negligible after treatments with Raw-BCP or Unstarted-BCP.
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- Pasquale Filannino
- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Libera Università di Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- Unit of Human Nutrition and Health, Department of Food Safety, Nutrition and Veterinary Public Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Libera Università di Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- Unit of Human Nutrition and Health, Department of Food Safety, Nutrition and Veterinary Public Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
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- Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Libera Università di Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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Zofia NŁ, Aleksandra Z, Tomasz B, Martyna ZD, Magdalena Z, Zofia HB, Tomasz W. Effect of Fermentation Time on Antioxidant and Anti-Ageing Properties of Green Coffee Kombucha Ferments. Molecules 2020; 25:E5394. [PMID: 33218080 PMCID: PMC7698870 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25225394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Kombucha, also known as the Manchurian mushroom, is a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, the so-called SCOBY. This paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of the ferments obtained from green coffee beans after different fermentation times with kombucha. Results for the ferments were compared to the green coffee extract that was not fermented. In this study, the antioxidant potential of obtained ferments was analyzed by assessing the scavenging of external and intracellular free radicals and the assessment of superoxide dismutase activity. Cytotoxicity of ferments on keratinocyte and fibroblast cell lines was assessed as well as anti-aging properties by determining their ability to inhibit the activity of collagenase and elastase enzymes. In addition, the composition of the obtained ferments and the extract was determined, as well as their influence on skin hydration and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) after application of samples on the skin. It has been shown that the fermentation time has a positive effect on the content of bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties. The highest values were recorded for the tested samples after 28 days of fermentation. After 14 days of the fermentation process, it was observed that the analyzed ferments were characterized by low cytotoxicity to keratinocytes and fibroblasts. On the other hand, the short fermentation time of 7 days had a negative effect on the properties of the analyzed ferments. The obtained results indicate that both green coffee extracts and ferments can be an innovative ingredient of cosmetic products.
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- Nizioł-Łukaszewska Zofia
- Department of Technology of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Products, Medical College, University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow, Kielnarowa 386a, 36-020 Tyczyn, Poland; (N.-Ł.Z.); (Z.A.); (Z.-D.M.)
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- Department of Technology of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Products, Medical College, University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow, Kielnarowa 386a, 36-020 Tyczyn, Poland; (N.-Ł.Z.); (Z.A.); (Z.-D.M.)
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- Department of Technology of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Products, Medical College, University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow, Kielnarowa 386a, 36-020 Tyczyn, Poland; (N.-Ł.Z.); (Z.A.); (Z.-D.M.)
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- Department of Technology of Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Products, Medical College, University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow, Kielnarowa 386a, 36-020 Tyczyn, Poland; (N.-Ł.Z.); (Z.A.); (Z.-D.M.)
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- ŁUKASIEWICZ Research Network—Institute of Heavy Organic Synthesis “Blachownia”, Energetykow 9, 47-225 Kedzierzyn-Kozle, Poland; (Z.M.); (H.-B.Z.)
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- ŁUKASIEWICZ Research Network—Institute of Heavy Organic Synthesis “Blachownia”, Energetykow 9, 47-225 Kedzierzyn-Kozle, Poland; (Z.M.); (H.-B.Z.)
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry, University of Technology and Humanities in Radom, Chrobrego 27, 26-600 Radom, Poland;
- Research and Development Department, ONLYBIO.life Sp. z o.o., Wojska Polskiego 65, 85-825 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Impact of Fermentation Processes on the Bioactive Profile and Health-Promoting Properties of Bee Bread, Mead and Honey Vinegar. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8091081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Recently, an increasing interest is paid to bee products obtained as a result of the fermentation process. Some of them can be consumed directly (bee-collected pollen, honey, bee bread etc.), while others are the result of lactic and/or acid fermentation (honey vinegar and honey wine). Bee bread is the result of pollens’ lactic fermentation, whereas mead is obtained by honeys’ lactic fermentation. Moreover, as a result of honey acetic acid fermentation, honey vinegar is obtained. Sensory characteristics and aroma composition have been scarcely studied, which may depend on the starter culture and fermentation process. Along with the medicinal properties they are a vital resource for future researches as they are of particular importance in the food market. In this review, we discuss the aroma-active compounds, taste, and sensorial characteristics of fermented bee products along with the approaches that can be developed for the flavor improvement based on existing technologies. Furthermore, the beneficial effects on human health are also described, with special attention that should be attributed to finding the use of probiotics in these fermented products as health-promoting effects.
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Annunziata G, Arnone A, Ciampaglia R, Tenore GC, Novellino E. Fermentation of Foods and Beverages as a Tool for Increasing Availability of Bioactive Compounds. Focus on Short-Chain Fatty Acids. Foods 2020; 9:foods9080999. [PMID: 32722417 PMCID: PMC7466228 DOI: 10.3390/foods9080999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Emerging evidence suggests that fermentation, historically used for the preservation of perishable foods, may be considered as a useful tool for increasing the nutritional value of fermented products, in terms of increases in bioactive compound content, including short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), as bacteria end-products, whose beneficial effects on human health are well-established. The purpose of the present manuscript is to summarize studies in this field, providing evidence about this novel potential of fermentation. A limited number of studies directly investigated the increased SCFA levels in fermented foods. All studies, however, agree in confirming that levels of SCFAs in fermented products are higher than in unfermented products, recognizing the key role played by the microorganisms in metabolizing food matrices, producing and releasing bioactive substances. According to the available literature, fermentation might be taken into account by the food industry as a natural strategy with no environmental impacts to produce functional foods and beverages with a higher nutritional value and health-promoting compounds.
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- Giuseppe Annunziata
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy; (G.A.); (R.C.); (E.N.)
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Chirurgia, Unit of Endocrinology, Federico II University Medical School of Naples, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy; (G.A.); (R.C.); (E.N.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy; (G.A.); (R.C.); (E.N.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-081678610
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Via Domenico Montesano 49, 80131 Naples, Italy; (G.A.); (R.C.); (E.N.)
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Şesan TE, Oancea AO, Ştefan LM, Mănoiu VS, Ghiurea M, Răut I, Constantinescu-Aruxandei D, Toma A, Savin S, Bira AF, Pomohaci CM, Oancea F. Effects of Foliar Treatment with a Trichoderma Plant Biostimulant Consortium on Passiflora caerulea L. Yield and Quality. Microorganisms 2020; 8:E123. [PMID: 31963272 PMCID: PMC7023023 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms8010123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Revised: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The influence of spore concentration on the ability of a Trichoderma consortium to colonize the Passiflora caerulea phyllosphere was evaluated by determining the effects of foliar treatments with two spore concentrations, in two repeated treatments, on the morphological, physiological, and ultrastructural characteristics, and on the yield and quality of P. caerulea. The studied crop quality features were related to its nutraceutical use: the accumulation of polyphenols and flavonoids, antioxidant activity, and effects on mouse fibroblast L929 cells. The Trichoderma consortium consisted of two strains, T. asperellum T36b and T. harzianum Td50b, and the concentrations used were 106 colony forming units (cfu)/mL and 108 cfu/mL. As a reference treatment, a commercial product that was based on herbs and algal extracts was used. As compared to the negative control, the treatment with the Trichoderma consortium at 108 cfu/mL concentration determines the accumulation of higher level of polyphenols and flavonoids and increased antioxidant activity. This enhancement of P. caerulea quality characteristics after treatment with the higher concentration of Trichoderma consortium was associated with larger leaves, increased number and size of chloroplasts, improved plant physiology characteristics, and an increased yield. The treatment with high concentration of Trichoderma consortium spores promotes phyllosphere colonization and benefits both crop yield and quality.
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- Tatiana Eugenia Şesan
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Aleea Portocalilor nr. 1-3, sector 6, 060101 Bucharest, Romania;
- Departments of Biotechnology and Bioresources, National Research & Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței nr. 202, sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.G.); (I.R.); (D.C.-A.)
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Research & Development Institute for Biological Sciences, Splaiul Independenței 296, sector 6, 060031 Bucharest, Romania (V.S.M.); (A.T.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Research & Development Institute for Biological Sciences, Splaiul Independenței 296, sector 6, 060031 Bucharest, Romania (V.S.M.); (A.T.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Research & Development Institute for Biological Sciences, Splaiul Independenței 296, sector 6, 060031 Bucharest, Romania (V.S.M.); (A.T.); (S.S.)
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- Departments of Biotechnology and Bioresources, National Research & Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței nr. 202, sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.G.); (I.R.); (D.C.-A.)
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- Departments of Biotechnology and Bioresources, National Research & Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței nr. 202, sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.G.); (I.R.); (D.C.-A.)
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- Departments of Biotechnology and Bioresources, National Research & Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței nr. 202, sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.G.); (I.R.); (D.C.-A.)
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Research & Development Institute for Biological Sciences, Splaiul Independenței 296, sector 6, 060031 Bucharest, Romania (V.S.M.); (A.T.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, National Research & Development Institute for Biological Sciences, Splaiul Independenței 296, sector 6, 060031 Bucharest, Romania (V.S.M.); (A.T.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Research & Development, Hofigal SA, Intrarea Serelor, Nr. 2, Sector 4, 042124 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Mathematics, Physics and Land Measurements, Faculty of Land Reclamation and Environmental Engineering, University of Agronomical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bulevardul Mărăști 59, sector 1, 011464 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Departments of Biotechnology and Bioresources, National Research & Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Splaiul Independenței nr. 202, sector 6, 060021 Bucharest, Romania; (M.G.); (I.R.); (D.C.-A.)
- Biotechnologies Department, Faculty of Biotechnologies, University of Agronomical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bulevardul Mărăști 59, sector 1, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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The Application of Pollen as a Functional Food and Feed Ingredient-The Present and Perspectives. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10010084. [PMID: 31948037 PMCID: PMC7023195 DOI: 10.3390/biom10010084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Pollen is recognized as an excellent dietary supplement for human nutrition, which is why it can be found in different forms on the market (granules, capsules, tablets, pellets, and powders). But, the digestibility of pollen’s nutrients is strongly affected by the presence of a pollen shell, which can decrease the bioavailability of nutrients by 50% and more. Since consumers have become more aware of the benefits of a healthy diet and the necessity to improve pollen digestibility, different pollen-based functional food products have been developed and extensive studies were done to estimate the beneficial effects of pollen-based feed on animal growth, health, and rigor mortise stage. Considering the positive effects of pollen nutrients and phytometabolites on human and animal health, the aim of this paper was to give an overview of recent achievements in the application of pollen in the formulation of functional food and animal diets. Special attention was paid to the effects of pollen’s addition on the nutritional, functional, techno-functional, and sensory properties of the new formulated food products. Anti-nutritional properties of pollen were also discussed. This review points out the benefits of pollen addition to food and feed and the possible directions in the further development of functional food and feed for the wellbeing of everyone.
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Emiljanowicz KE, Malinowska-Pańczyk E. Kombucha from alternative raw materials - The review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2019; 60:3185-3194. [PMID: 31657623 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2019.1679714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Nowadays, people's awareness about the role of diet in maintaining well-being and good health has increased. Consumers expect that the products not only provide them with essential nutrients but will also be a source of biologically active substances, which are beneficial to their health. One of the "healthy trends," which has appeared among the consumers worldwide is kombucha, a tea drink with high antioxidant potential, obtained through the activity of a consortium of acetic acid bacteria and osmophilic yeast, which is also called "tea fungus." Kombucha obtained from tea is characterized by its health-promoting properties. Promising results in in vitro and in vivo studies have prompted research groups from around the world to search for alternative raw materials for tea fungus fermentation. Attempts are made to obtain functional beverages from leaves, herb infusions, vegetable pulp, fruit juices, or milk. This review focuses on describing the progress in obtaining a fermented beverage and bacterial cellulose using tea fungus on alternative raw materials.
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- Katarzyna Ewa Emiljanowicz
- Department of Chemistry, Technology and Biotechnology of Food, Gdańsk University of Technology, Chemical Faculty, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Technology and Biotechnology of Food, Gdańsk University of Technology, Chemical Faculty, Gdańsk, Poland
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Zuluaga‐Domínguez C, Castro‐Mercado L, Cecilia Quicazán M. Effect of enzymatic hydrolysis on structural characteristics and bioactive composition of bee‐pollen. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.13983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Carlos Zuluaga‐Domínguez
- Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Departamento de Desarrollo Rural y Agroalimentario Universidad Nacional de Colombia Bogotá Colombia
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos (ICTA) Universidad Nacional de Colombia Bogotá Colombia
- Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA) Centro de Producción y Transformación Agroindustrial de la Orinoquía Puerto Carreño Colombia
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos (ICTA) Universidad Nacional de Colombia Bogotá Colombia
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