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Miao M, Li S, Yang S, Yan Q, Xiang Z, Jiang Z. Engineering the β-galactosidase from Aspergillus oryzae for making lactose-free and no-sugar-added yogurt. J Dairy Sci 2024; 107:6602-6613. [PMID: 38670341 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-24310] [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: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Yogurt usually contains 5% to 7% sugar and 3% to 5% lactose. As β-galactosidases can hydrolyze lactose and improve sweetness, they have the potential to produce lactose-free (LF) and no-sugar-added (NSA) yogurt. In this study, the β-galactosidase AoBgal35A from Aspergillus oryzae was engineered by site-saturation mutagenesis. Results of 19 variants of T955 residue showed that the lactose hydrolysis rate of T955R-AoBgal35A was up to 90.7%, which is much higher than the 78.5% of the wild type. Moreover, the optimal pH of T955R-AoBgal35A was shifted from pH 4.5 to pH 5.5, and the optimal temperature decreased from 60°C to 50°C. The mutant T955R-AoBgal35A was successfully expressed in Komagataella pastoris, which produced extracellularly 4,528 U/mL of β-galactosidase activity. The mutant T955R-AoBgal35A was used to produce LF yogurt. The Streptococcus thermophilus count of LF yogurt increased from 7.9 to 9.5 log cfu/g, which is significantly higher than that of the control group (8.9 log cfu/g). The residual lactose content of LF yogurt was 0.13%, meeting the requirements of the national standard in China for the "lactose-free" label (<0.5%). Furthermore, sugar in yogurt was replaced by whey powder to produce LF-NSA yogurt. The optimal addition content of whey powder was 7.5%. The texture, water-holding capacity, and titratable acidity of LF and LF-NSA yogurt achieved good shelf life stability. Therefore, this study provides an insight for technological implications of β-galactosidases in the dairy industry.
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- Miao Miao
- Key Laboratory of China National Light Industry and Food Bioengineering, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of China National Light Industry and Food Bioengineering, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Mengniu Hi-tech Dairy Product Beijing Co., Ltd., Beijing 101100, China
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- Key Laboratory of China National Light Industry and Food Bioengineering, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of China National Light Industry and Food Bioengineering, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of China National Light Industry and Food Bioengineering, College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Luohe 462300, China.
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Costa JB, Nascimento LGL, Martins E, De Carvalho AF. Immobilization of the β-galactosidase enzyme by encapsulation in polymeric matrices for application in the dairy industry. J Dairy Sci 2024:S0022-0302(24)01019-1. [PMID: 39033918 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2024-24892] [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: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Lactose intolerance affects approximately 65% of the global adult population, leading to the demand for lactose-free products. The enzyme β-galactosidase (βG) is commonly used in the industry to produce such products, but its recovery after lactose hydrolysis is challenging. In this scenario, the study aims to encapsulate βG within capsules, varying in dimensions and wall materials, to ensure their suitability for efficient industrial recovery. The enzyme βG was encapsulated through ionic gelation using alginate and its blends with pectin, maltodextrin, starch, or whey protein as wall materials. The capsules produced underwent evaluation for encapsulation efficiency, release profiles, activity of the βG enzyme, and the decline in enzyme activity when reused over multiple cycles. Alginate at 5% wt/vol concentrations, alone or combined with polymers such as maltodextrin, starch, or whey protein, achieved encapsulation efficiencies of approximately 98%, 98%, 80%, and 88%, respectively. The corresponding enzyme recovery rates were 34%, 19%, 31%, and 48%. Capsules made with an alginate-pectin blend exhibited no significant hydrolysis and maintained an encapsulation efficiency of 79%. Encapsulation with alginate alone demonstrated on poor retention of enzyme activity, showing a loss of 74% after just 4 cycles of reuse. Conversely, when alginate was mixed with starch or whey protein concentrate, the loss of enzyme activity was less than 40% after 4 reuses. These results highlight the benefits of combining encapsulation materials to improve enzyme recovery and reuse, offering potential economic advantages for the dairy industry.
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- Jessiele Barbosa Costa
- Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), 36570-900 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), 36570-900 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), 36570-900 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), 36570-900 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil..
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Wang K, Zhao X, Yang S, Qi X, Li A, Yu W. New insights into dairy management and the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis: The shift from single nutrient to dairy matrix effects-A review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e13374. [PMID: 38847750 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13374] [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: 02/18/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Dairy is recognized as a good source of calcium, which is important for preventing osteoporosis. However, the relationship between milk and bone health is more complex than just calcium supplementation. It is unwise to focus solely on observing the effects of a single nutrient. Lactose, proteins, and vitamins in milk, as well as fatty acids, oligosaccharides, and exosomes, all work together with calcium to enhance its bioavailability and utilization efficiency through various mechanisms. We evaluate the roles of dairy nutrients and active ingredients in maintaining bone homeostasis from the perspective of the dairy matrix effects. Special attention is given to threshold effects, synergistic effects, and associations with the gut-bone axis. We also summarize the associations between probiotic/prebiotic milk, low-fat/high-fat milk, lactose-free milk, and fortified milk with a reduced risk of osteoporosis and discuss the potential benefits and controversies of these dairy products. Moreover, we examine the role of dairy products in increasing peak bone mass during adolescence and reducing bone loss in old age. It provides a theoretical reference for the use of dairy products in the accurate prevention and management of osteoporosis and related chronic diseases and offers personalized dietary recommendations for bone health in different populations.
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- Kaili Wang
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, College of Food Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, College of Food Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, College of Food Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, College of Food Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, College of Food Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
- Dairy Processing Technology Research Centre, Heilongjiang Green Food Science Research Institute, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, College of Food Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Czyżewska K, Trusek A. A catalytic membrane approach as a way to obtain sweet and unsweet lactose-free milk. Bioprocess Biosyst Eng 2024; 47:919-929. [PMID: 38644439 PMCID: PMC11101535 DOI: 10.1007/s00449-024-03018-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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The growing need in the current market for innovative solutions to obtain lactose-free (L-F) milk is caused by the annual increase in the prevalence of lactose intolerance inside as well as the newborn, children, and adults. Various configurations of enzymes can yield two distinct L-F products: sweet (β-galactosidase) and unsweet (β-galactosidase and glucose oxidase) L-F milk. In addition, the reduction of sweetness through glucose decomposition should be performed in a one-pot mode with catalase to eliminate product inhibition caused by H2O2. Both L-F products enjoy popularity among a rapidly expanding group of consumers. Although enzyme immobilization techniques are well known in industrial processes, new carriers and economic strategies are still being searched. Polymeric carriers, due to the variety of functional groups and non-toxicity, are attractive propositions for individual and co-immobilization of food enzymes. In the presented work, two strategies (with free and immobilized enzymes; β-galactosidase NOLA, glucose oxidase from Aspergillus niger, and catalase from Serratia sp.) for obtaining sweet and unsweet L-F milk under low-temperature conditions were proposed. For free enzymes, achieving the critical assumption, lactose hydrolysis and glucose decomposition occurred after 1 and 4.3 h, respectively. The tested catalytic membranes were created on regenerated cellulose and polyamide. In both cases, the time required for lactose and glucose bioconversion was extended compared to free enzymes. However, these preparations could be reused for up to five (β-galactosidase) and ten cycles (glucose oxidase with catalase).
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- Katarzyna Czyżewska
- Faculty of Chemistry, Group of Micro, Nano, and Bioprocess Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Norwida 4/6, 50-373, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Group of Micro, Nano, and Bioprocess Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Norwida 4/6, 50-373, Wrocław, Poland
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Zheng Y, Xu W, Guo H, Yu S, Xue L, Chen M, Zhang J, Xu Z, Wu Q, Wang J, Ding Y. The potential of lactose to inhibit cereulide biosynthesis of emetic Bacillus cereus in milk. Int J Food Microbiol 2024; 411:110517. [PMID: 38096676 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110517] [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: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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This study aims to investigate the potential role of lactose on cereulide biosynthesis by emetic Bacillus cereus in dairy matrices. The cereulide yields in whole milk and lactose-free milk were investigated using the emetic reference strain F4810/72. To eliminate the influence of complex food substrates, the LB medium model was further used to characterize the effect of lactose on cereulide produced by F4810/72 and five other emetic B. cereus strains. Results showed that the lactose-free milk displayed a 13-fold higher amount of cereulide than whole milk, but the cereulide level could be reduced by 91 % when the lactose content was restored. The significant inhibition of lactose on cereulide yields of all tested B. cereus strains was observed in LB medium, showing a dose-dependent manner with inhibition rates ranging of 89-98 %. The growth curves and lactose utilization patterns of all strains demonstrated that B. cereus cannot utilize lactose as a carbon source and lactose might act as a signal molecule to regulate cereulide production. Moreover, lactose strongly repressed the expression of cereulide synthetase genes (ces), possibly by inhibiting the key regulator Spo0A at the transcriptional level. Our findings highlight the potential of lactose as an effective strategy to control cereulide production in food.
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- Yin Zheng
- Department of Food Science & Engineering, Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Food Science & Engineering, Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; National Health Commission Science and Technology Innovation Platform for Nutrition and Safety of Microbial Food, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Department of Food Science & Engineering, Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- National Health Commission Science and Technology Innovation Platform for Nutrition and Safety of Microbial Food, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- National Health Commission Science and Technology Innovation Platform for Nutrition and Safety of Microbial Food, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- National Health Commission Science and Technology Innovation Platform for Nutrition and Safety of Microbial Food, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- National Health Commission Science and Technology Innovation Platform for Nutrition and Safety of Microbial Food, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- National Health Commission Science and Technology Innovation Platform for Nutrition and Safety of Microbial Food, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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- Department of Food Science & Engineering, Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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Pratelli G, Tamburini B, Badami GD, Lo Pizzo M, De Blasio A, Carlisi D, Di Liberto D. Cow's Milk: A Benefit for Human Health? Omics Tools and Precision Nutrition for Lactose Intolerance Management. Nutrients 2024; 16:320. [PMID: 38276558 PMCID: PMC10819418 DOI: 10.3390/nu16020320] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Cow's milk (CM) is a healthy food consumed worldwide by individuals of all ages. Unfortunately, "lactase-deficient" individuals cannot digest milk's main carbohydrate, lactose, depriving themselves of highly beneficial milk proteins like casein, lactoalbumin, and lactoglobulin due to lactose intolerance (LI), while other individuals develop allergies specifically against these proteins (CMPA). The management of these conditions differs, and an inappropriate diagnosis or treatment may have significant implications for the patients, especially if they are infants or very young children, resulting in unnecessary dietary restrictions or avoidable adverse reactions. Omics technologies play a pivotal role in elucidating the intricate interactions between nutrients and the human body, spanning from genetic factors to the microbiota profile and metabolites. This comprehensive approach enables the precise delineation and identification of distinct cohorts of individuals with specific dietary requirements, so that tailored nutrition strategies can be developed. This is what is called personalized nutrition or precision nutrition (PN), the area of nutrition that focuses on the effects of nutrients on the genome, proteome, and metabolome, promoting well-being and health, preventing diseases, reducing chronic disease incidence, and increasing life expectancy. Here, we report the opinion of the scientific community proposing to replace the "one size fits all" approach with tailor-made nutrition programs, designed by integrating nutrigenomic data together with clinical parameters and microbiota profiles, taking into account the individual lactose tolerance threshold and needs in terms of specific nutrients intake. This customized approach could help LI patients to improve their quality of life, overcoming depression or anxiety often resulting from the individual perception of this condition as different from a normal state.
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- Giovanni Pratelli
- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), Institute of Biochemistry, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (G.P.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (ProMISE), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy;
- Central Laboratory of Advanced Diagnosis and Biomedical Research (CLADIBIOR), AOUP Paolo Giaccone, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (G.D.B.); (M.L.P.)
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- Central Laboratory of Advanced Diagnosis and Biomedical Research (CLADIBIOR), AOUP Paolo Giaccone, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (G.D.B.); (M.L.P.)
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- Central Laboratory of Advanced Diagnosis and Biomedical Research (CLADIBIOR), AOUP Paolo Giaccone, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (G.D.B.); (M.L.P.)
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), Laboratory of Biochemistry, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), Institute of Biochemistry, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (G.P.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), Institute of Biochemistry, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy; (G.P.); (D.C.)
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Mykhalevych A, Buniowska-Olejnik M, Polishchuk G, Puchalski C, Kamińska-Dwórznicka A, Berthold-Pluta A. The Influence of Whey Protein Isolate on the Quality Indicators of Acidophilic Ice Cream Based on Liquid Concentrates of Demineralized Whey. Foods 2024; 13:170. [PMID: 38201198 PMCID: PMC10779262 DOI: 10.3390/foods13010170] [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: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The use of liquid whey concentrates in the composition of ice cream, especially in combination with other powdered whey proteins, is limited due to their understudied properties. This article shows the main rheological and thermophysical characteristics of ice cream mixes, as well as color parameters, microstructure, analysis of ice crystals and quality indicators of ice cream during storage. The most significant freezing of free water (p ≤ 0.05) was observed in the temperature range from the cryoscopic temperature to -10 °C. The microscopy of experimental ice cream samples based on hydrolyzed whey concentrates indicates the formation of a homogeneous crystalline structure of ice crystals with an average diameter of 13.75-14.75 μm. Microstructural analysis confirms the expediency of using whey protein isolate in ice cream, which ensures uniform distribution of air bubbles in the product and sufficient overrun (71.98-76.55%). The combination of non-hydrolyzed whey concentrate and 3% whey protein isolate provides the highest stability to preserve the purity and color intensity of the ice cream during storage. The produced ice cream can be classified as probiotic (number of Lactobacillus acidophilus not lower than 6.2 log CFU/g) and protein-enriched (protein supply from 15.02-18.59%).
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- Artur Mykhalevych
- Department of Milk and Dairy Products Technology, Educational and Scientific Institute of Food Technologies, National University of Food Technologies, Volodymyrska 68 St., 01033 Kyiv, Ukraine;
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- Department of Dairy Technology, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Rzeszow, Ćwiklinskiej 2D St., 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Department of Milk and Dairy Products Technology, Educational and Scientific Institute of Food Technologies, National University of Food Technologies, Volodymyrska 68 St., 01033 Kyiv, Ukraine;
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- Department of Bioenergetics, Food Analysis and Microbiology, University of Rzeszow, Ćwiklińskiej 2D, 35-601 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Department of Food Engineering and Process Management, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW), Nowoursynowska 159C, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Division of Milk Technology, Department of Food Technology and Assessment, Institute of Food Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159c Street, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland
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Fan L, Zhu X, Chen Q, Huang X, Steinwandel MD, Shrubsole MJ, Dai Q. Dietary medium-chain fatty acids and risk of incident colorectal cancer in a predominantly low-income population: a report from the Southern Community Cohort Study. Am J Clin Nutr 2024; 119:7-17. [PMID: 37898435 PMCID: PMC10808834 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.10.024] [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: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND No prospective observational study has specifically examined the associations between dietary intakes of medium-chain fatty acids and risk of colorectal cancer. OBJECTIVES This study examined the association between dietary intakes of medium-chain fatty acids and colorectal cancer risk overall and by racial subgroups in a predominantly low-income United States population. METHODS This prospective study included 71,599 eligible participants aged 40 to 79 who were enrolled in the Southern Community Cohort Study between 2002 and 2009 in 12 southeastern United States states. Incident colorectal cancer cases were ascertained via linkage to state cancer registries, which was completed through 31 December, 2016. The dietary intakes of medium-chain fatty acids were assessed using a validated 89-item food frequency questionnaire. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the associations between intakes of medium-chain fatty acids and risk for incident colorectal cancer. RESULTS Among 71,599 participants, 48,008 (67.3%) were Black individuals and 42,260 (59.0%) were female. A total of 868 incident colorectal cancer cases occurred during a median follow-up of 13.7 y. Comparing the highest to the lowest quartile, high intake of dodecanoic acid/lauric acid (C12:0) was associated with reduced risk of colorectal cancer among White participants (HR: 0.52; 95% CI: 0.30, 0.91; P-trend = 0.05), but not in Black individuals (HR: 0.92; 95% CI, 0.68, 1.24; P-trend = 0.80) in multivariable-adjusted models. No associations were found between intakes of hexanoic acid/caproic acid (C6:0), octanoic acid/caprylic acid (C8:0), or decanoic acid/capric acid (C10:0) and risk of incident colorectal cancer overall or within racial subgroups. CONCLUSIONS In a predominantly low-income United States population, an increased dietary C12:0 intake was associated with a substantially reduced risk of colorectal cancer only among White individuals, but not in Black individuals.
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- Lei Fan
- Department of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States.
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Di Trana A, Sabia E, Di Rosa AR, Addis M, Bellati M, Russo V, Dedola AS, Chiofalo V, Claps S, Di Gregorio P, Braghieri A. Caciocavallo Podolico Cheese, a Traditional Agri-Food Product of the Region of Basilicata, Italy: Comparison of the Cheese's Nutritional, Health and Organoleptic Properties at 6 and 12 Months of Ripening, and Its Digital Communication. Foods 2023; 12:4339. [PMID: 38231870 DOI: 10.3390/foods12234339] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Traditional agri-food products (TAPs) are closely linked to the peculiarities of the territory of origin and are strategic tools for preserving culture and traditions; nutritional and organoleptic peculiarities also differentiate these products on the market. One such product is Caciocavallo Podolico Lucano (CPL), a stretched curd cheese made exclusively from raw milk from Podolian cows, reared under extensive conditions. The objective of this study was to characterise CPL and evaluate the effects of ripening (6 vs. 12 months) on the quality and organoleptic properties, using the technological "artificial senses" platform, of CPL produced and sold in the region of Basilicata, Italy. Additionally, this study represents the first analysis of cheese-related digital communication and trends online. The study found no significant differences between 6-month- and 12-month-ripened cheese, except for a slight increase in cholesterol levels in the latter. CPL aged for 6 and 12 months is naturally lactose-free, rich in bioactive components, and high in vitamin A and antioxidants and has a low PUFA-n6/n3 ratio. The "artificial sensory profile" was able to discriminate the organoleptic fingerprints of 6-month- and 12-month-ripened cheese. The application of a socio-semiotic methodology enabled us to identify the best drivers to create effective communication for this product. The researchers recommend focusing on creating a certification mark linked to the territory for future protection.
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- Adriana Di Trana
- School of Agricultural, Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences (SAFE), University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- School of Agricultural, Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences (SAFE), University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Palatucci 13, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- Behavior and Brain Lab IULM, Center of Research on Neuromarketing, IULM University, 20143 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Business, Law, Economics and Consumer Behaviour "Carlo A. Ricciardi", IULM University, 20143 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Palatucci 13, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- CREA Research Centre for Animal Production and Aquaculture, 85051 Bella, Italy
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- School of Agricultural, Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences (SAFE), University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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- School of Agricultural, Forestry, Food and Environmental Sciences (SAFE), University of Basilicata, 85100 Potenza, Italy
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Visioli F, Marangoni F, Fogliano V, Del Rio D, Martinez JA, Kuhnle G, Buttriss J, Da Costa Ribeiro H, Bier D, Poli A. The ultra-processed foods hypothesis: a product processed well beyond the basic ingredients in the package. Nutr Res Rev 2023; 36:340-350. [PMID: 35730561 DOI: 10.1017/s0954422422000117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The NOVA classification of food items has become increasingly popular and is being used in several observational studies as well as in nutritional guidelines and recommendations. We propose that there is a need for this classification and its use in the formulation of public health policies to be critically discussed and re-appraised. The terms 'processing' and 'ultra-processing', which are crucial to the NOVA classification, are ill-defined, as no scientific, measurable or precise reference parameters exist for them. Likewise, the theoretical grounds of the NOVA classification are unclear and inaccurate. Overall, the NOVA classification conflicts with the classic, evidence-based evaluation of foods based on composition and portion size because NOVA postulates that the food itself (or how much of it is eaten) is unimportant, but rather that dietary effects are due to how the food is produced. We contend that the NOVA system suffers from a lack of biological plausibility so the assertion that ultra-processed foods are intrinsically unhealthful is largely unproven, and needs further examination and elaboration.
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- Francesco Visioli
- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- IMDEA-Food, CEI UAM+CSIC, Madrid, Spain
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- Food Quality and Design Group, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Food and Drugs, Human Nutrition Unit, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, UK
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- Department of Pediatrics, Federal University of Bahia School of Medicine, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Nutrition Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
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Cui J, Wang Y, Zhou A, He S, Mao Z, Cao T, Wang N, Yuan Y. Cloning, Expression, Purification, and Characterization of a Novel β-Galactosidase/α-L-Arabinopyranosidase from Paenibacillus polymyxa KF-1. Molecules 2023; 28:7464. [PMID: 38005185 PMCID: PMC10673005 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227464] [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: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Glycosidases are essential for the industrial production of functional oligosaccharides and many biotech applications. A novel β-galactosidase/α-L-arabinopyranosidase (PpBGal42A) of the glycoside hydrolase family 42 (GH42) from Paenibacillus polymyxa KF-1 was identified and functionally characterized. Using pNPG as a substrate, the recombinant PpBGal42A (77.16 kD) was shown to have an optimal temperature and pH of 30 °C and 6.0. Using pNPαArap as a substrate, the optimal temperature and pH were 40 °C and 7.0. PpBGal42A has good temperature and pH stability. Furthermore, Na+, K+, Li+, and Ca2+ (5 mmol/L) enhanced the enzymatic activity, whereas Mn2+, Cu2+, Zn2+, and Hg2+ significantly reduced the enzymatic activity. PpBGal42A hydrolyzed pNP-β-D-galactoside and pNP-α-L-arabinopyranoside. PpBGal42A liberated galactose from β-1,3/4/6-galactobiose and galactan. PpBGal42A hydrolyzed arabinopyranose at C20 of ginsenoside Rb2, but could not cleave arabinofuranose at C20 of ginsenoside Rc. Meanwhile, the molecular docking results revealed that PpBGal42A efficiently recognized and catalyzed lactose. PpBGal42A hydrolyzes lactose to galactose and glucose. PpBGal42A exhibits significant degradative activity towards citrus pectin when combined with pectinase. Our findings suggest that PpBGal42A is a novel bifunctional enzyme that is active as a β-galactosidase and α-L-arabinopyranosidase. This study expands on the diversity of bifunctional enzymes and provides a potentially effective tool for the food industry.
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- Jing Cui
- Institute of Innovation Science & Technology, Central Laboratory, Changchun Normal University, Changchun 130031, China;
- Engineering Research Center of Glycoconjugates Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China; (Y.W.); (A.Z.); (S.H.); (Z.M.); (N.W.)
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- Engineering Research Center of Glycoconjugates Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China; (Y.W.); (A.Z.); (S.H.); (Z.M.); (N.W.)
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- Engineering Research Center of Glycoconjugates Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China; (Y.W.); (A.Z.); (S.H.); (Z.M.); (N.W.)
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- Engineering Research Center of Glycoconjugates Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China; (Y.W.); (A.Z.); (S.H.); (Z.M.); (N.W.)
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- Engineering Research Center of Glycoconjugates Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China; (Y.W.); (A.Z.); (S.H.); (Z.M.); (N.W.)
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- Engineering Research Center of Glycoconjugates Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China; (Y.W.); (A.Z.); (S.H.); (Z.M.); (N.W.)
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- Engineering Research Center of Glycoconjugates Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China; (Y.W.); (A.Z.); (S.H.); (Z.M.); (N.W.)
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- Engineering Research Center of Glycoconjugates Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Biology of Changbai Mountain Natural Drugs, School of Life Sciences, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China; (Y.W.); (A.Z.); (S.H.); (Z.M.); (N.W.)
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Kasza G, Szabó E, Izsó T, Ózsvári L. How Many Hungarian Consumers Choose Lactose- and Gluten-Free Food Products Even When They Do Not Necessarily Need to? Foods 2023; 12:3984. [PMID: 37959103 PMCID: PMC10649371 DOI: 10.3390/foods12213984] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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The popularity of "free-from" food products (FFFPs), which exclude several ingredients such as lactose, gluten, or sugar, is increasing globally. However, experts agree that avoiding these ingredients without medical reasons can lead to nutritional deficiencies. A representative consumer survey was conducted in Hungary (n = 1002); it focused on behaviors related to FFFPs, particularly lactose- and gluten-free products. This study revealed that consumers often consider "free-from" claims during shopping. Lactose- and gluten-free foods were popular, even among those without specific dietary needs. A distinct "free-from consumer group" (7.8% of the sample, predominantly women) was identified, who consume both lactose- and gluten-free foods frequently. However, only 15.4% of the group had medical reasons for their preference, such as lactose intolerance or gluten sensitivity. The majority (75.6%) chose these products without medical justification, relying on self-diagnosis, through the involvement of family members, or the belief that they were healthier. This consumer group accounts for nearly 6% of Hungary's adult population, exceeding 470,000 individuals. Extrapolating these figures to other European countries suggests that 25-30 million EU citizens might be in a similar situation, highlighting the need for improved health education and awareness-raising campaigns to prevent imbalanced nutrition and foster the recognition and treatment of real health problems.
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- Gyula Kasza
- Department of Applied Food Science, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, H-1078 Budapest, Hungary;
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- Department of Veterinary Forensics and Economics, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, H-1078 Budapest, Hungary; (E.S.); (L.Ó.)
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- Department of Applied Food Science, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, H-1078 Budapest, Hungary;
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- Department of Veterinary Forensics and Economics, University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest, H-1078 Budapest, Hungary; (E.S.); (L.Ó.)
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Sakkas L, Karela M, Zoidou E, Moatsou G, Moschopoulou E. Incorporation of Yogurt Acid Whey in Low-Lactose Yogurt Ice Cream. Foods 2023; 12:3860. [PMID: 37893753 PMCID: PMC10606330 DOI: 10.3390/foods12203860] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Yogurt acid whey (YAW), a by-product of strained yogurt production, is a strong environmental pollutant because of its high organic load. Hence, efforts are made for its utilization to minimize its disposal in the environment. This study deals with the incorporation of YAW in yogurt ice cream (YIC) by partial replacement of yogurt with simultaneous lactose hydrolysis (LH) of the formulated YIC mix. Six YIC mix formulations were made, two without YAW (non-LH- and LH-control samples, A and AH), two with 12.5% YAW (samples B and BH), and two with 18.75% YAW (samples C and CH). The results showed that the partial replacement of yogurt with YAW decreased significantly (p < 0.05) the total solids of B, BH, C, and CH products (31.72 ± 0.14%, 31.92 ± 0.21%, 30.94 ± 0.14%, and 31.27 ± 0.10%, respectively) compared to the total solids of control products A and AH (33.30 ± 0.36% and 33.74 ± 0.06%, respectively). In contrast, the overruns increased (51.50 ± 2.36%, 58.26 ± 0.09%, 56.86 ± 1.92%, and 65.52 ± 1.30% for the B, BH, C, and CH products, respectively) compared to control samples (42.02 ± 2.62% and 49.53 ± 2.12% for A and AH, respectively). LH significantly decreased the freezing point and the viscosity of the YIC mixes but increased the overruns of the products as shown previously. YAW significantly decreased the hardness of the B and C products (56.30 ± 2.11 N and 43.43 ± 3.91 N, respectively) compared to control A (81.14 ± 9.34 N), and LH decreased it even more, leading to a rather soft scoop YIC. AH, BH, and CH YICs exhibited better melting properties despite the lack of fat destabilization in all samples. After 60 days of storage, counts of yogurt starter microorganisms were still >107 cfu/g and DPPH radical scavenging activity had increased in all products. In the sensory evaluation test, lactose-hydrolyzed samples AH, BH, and CH had less intense sandiness and, as expected, more intense sweetness. In conclusion, in the framework of the circular economy, it is possible for the YAW to be used as a resource material at a ratio of 12.5% to produce a YIC product without leaving behind any new waste.
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- Laboratory of Dairy Research, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, Greece; (L.S.); (M.K.); (E.Z.); (G.M.)
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Lizzi M, Sgrazzutti L, Porreca A, Di Filippo P, Cauzzo C, Di Pillo S, Chiarelli F, Attanasi M. Longitudinal prospective anthropometric evaluation in Caucasian prepubertal children with lactose intolerance. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1219195. [PMID: 37691779 PMCID: PMC10485141 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1219195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Introduction The health consequences of lactose intolerance remain unclear. We studied the association of lactose intolerance with growth in children. Methods In this prospective case-control study, we compared Caucasian prepubertal children with lactose intolerance (LI) [n = 30, median age = 7.87 years (3.00-12.75)] to healthy controls [(n = 75, median age = 2.25 years (2.00-7.25)]. A lactose tolerance test was performed for lactose intolerance diagnosis. The gastrointestinal symptom score was administered at baseline and after a lactose-free diet for a median period of 9.0 months [range 5%-95% (6.0-24.0)]. The anthropometric parameters were measured at baseline and follow-up. All the anthropometric data were converted into standard deviation scores (SDS). A linear regression model was used to investigate the association of lactose intolerance with growth parameters. Results We found no difference in height velocity SDS between the LI and control groups [SDS difference (95% CI): 0.52 (-1.86 to 2.90)]. In addition, we found a significant reduction in the clinical score of the LI group after a lactose-free diet [median (5%-95%): 7.5 (4.0-15.0) and 3 (0.0-8.0); p-value <0.001]. Conclusions The LI group exhibited no difference in height velocity compared with the control group. Nonetheless, due to the small sample size, the results on the anthropometric profile of the LI group require careful interpretation. More large-scale studies in the pediatric population are required to better understand the association of LI with anthropometric and metabolic profiles.
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- Mauro Lizzi
- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonology Unit, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, San Giacomo Hospital, Castelfranco Veneto, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonology Unit, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonology Unit, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonology Unit, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonology Unit, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonology Unit, University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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Li A, Zheng J, Han X, Yang S, Cheng S, Zhao J, Zhou W, Lu Y. Advances in Low-Lactose/Lactose-Free Dairy Products and Their Production. Foods 2023; 12:2553. [PMID: 37444291 PMCID: PMC10340681 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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With increasing health awareness worldwide, lactose intolerance has become a major concern of consumers, creating new market opportunities for low-lactose/lactose-free dairy foods. In recent years, through innovating processes and technologies, dairy manufacturers have significantly improved the variety, and functional and sensory qualities of low-lactose and lactose-free dairy products. Based on this, this paper first covers the pathology and epidemiology of lactose intolerance and market trends. Then, we focus on current advantages and disadvantages of different lactose hydrolysis technologies and improvements in these technologies to enhance nutritional value, and functional, sensory, and quality properties of lactose-free dairy products. We found that more and more cutting-edge technologies are being applied to the production of lactose-free dairy products, and that these technologies greatly improve the quality and production efficiency of lactose-free dairy products. Hopefully, our review can provide a theoretical basis for the marketing expansion and consumption guidance for low-lactose/lactose-free dairy products.
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- Aili Li
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, 600 Changjiang Road, Harbin 150030, China; (A.L.); (J.Z.); (X.H.); (S.Y.); (S.C.); (J.Z.); (W.Z.)
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- National Research Center of Dairy Engineering and Technology, Green Food Research Institute of Heilongjiang, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150086, China
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Saburi W, Ota T, Kato K, Tagami T, Yamashita K, Yao M, Mori H. Function and Structure of Lacticaseibacillus casei GH35 β-Galactosidase LBCZ_0230 with High Hydrolytic Activity to Lacto- N-biose I and Galacto- N-biose. J Appl Glycosci (1999) 2023; 70:43-52. [PMID: 37599861 PMCID: PMC10432377 DOI: 10.5458/jag.jag.jag-2022_0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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β-Galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.23) hydrolyzes β-D-galactosidic linkages at the non-reducing end of substrates to produce β-D-galactose. Lacticaseibacillus casei is one of the most widely utilized probiotic species of lactobacilli. It possesses a putative β-galactosidase belonging to glycoside hydrolase family 35 (GH35). This enzyme is encoded by the gene included in the gene cluster for utilization of lacto-N-biose I (LNB; Galβ1-3GlcNAc) and galacto-N-biose (GNB; Galβ1-3GalNAc) via the phosphoenolpyruvate: sugar phosphotransferase system. The GH35 protein (GnbG) from L. casei BL23 is predicted to be 6-phospho-β-galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.85). However, its 6-phospho-β-galactosidase activity has not yet been examined, whereas its hydrolytic activity against LNB and GNB has been demonstrated. In this study, L. casei JCM1134 LBCZ_0230, homologous to GnbG, was characterized enzymatically and structurally. A recombinant LBCZ_0230, produced in Escherichia coli, exhibited high hydrolytic activity toward o-nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside, p-nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside, LNB, and GNB, but not toward o-nitrophenyl 6-phospho-β-D-galactopyranoside. Crystal structure analysis indicates that the structure of subsite -1 of LBCZ_0230 is very similar to that of Streptococcus pneumoniae β-galactosidase BgaC and not suitable for binding to 6-phospho-β-D-galactopyranoside. These biochemical and structural analyses indicate that LBCZ_0230 is a β-galactosidase. According to the prediction of LNB's binding mode, aromatic residues, Trp190, Trp240, Trp243, Phe244, and Tyr458, form hydrophobic interactions with N-acetyl-D-glucosamine residue of LNB at subsite +1.
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- Wataru Saburi
- Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University
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- Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University
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- Faculty of Advanced Life Science, Hokkaido University
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- Faculty of Advanced Life Science, Hokkaido University
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- Research Faculty of Agriculture, Hokkaido University
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Involvement of Versatile Bacteria Belonging to the Genus Arthrobacter in Milk and Dairy Products. Foods 2023; 12:foods12061270. [PMID: 36981196 PMCID: PMC10048301 DOI: 10.3390/foods12061270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Milk is naturally a rich source of many essential nutrients; therefore, it is quite a suitable medium for bacterial growth and serves as a reservoir for bacterial contamination. The genus Arthrobacter is a food-related bacterial group commonly present as a contaminant in milk and dairy products as primary and secondary microflora. Arthrobacter bacteria frequently demonstrate the nutritional versatility to degrade different compounds even in extreme environments. As a result of their metabolic diversity, Arthrobacter species have long been of interest to scientists for application in various industry and biotechnology sectors. In the dairy industry, strains from the Arthrobacter genus are part of the microflora of raw milk known as an indicator of hygiene quality. Although they cause spoilage, they are also regarded as important strains responsible for producing fermented milk products, especially cheeses. Several Arthrobacter spp. have reported their significance in the development of cheese color and flavor. Furthermore, based on the data obtained from previous studies about its thermostability, and thermoacidophilic and thermoresistant properties, the genus Arthrobacter promisingly provides advantages for use as a potential producer of β-galactosidases to fulfill commercial requirements as its enzymes allow dairy products to be treated under mild conditions. In light of these beneficial aspects derived from Arthrobacter spp. including pigmentation, flavor formation, and enzyme production, this bacterial genus is potentially important for the dairy industry.
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Chang H, Stamoulis AG, Huber GW, Dumesic JA. Design of supported organocatalysts from a biomass-derived difuran compound and catalytic assessment for lactose hydrolysis. GREEN CHEMISTRY : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL AND GREEN CHEMISTRY RESOURCE : GC 2023; 25:1809-1822. [PMID: 37810198 PMCID: PMC10557463 DOI: 10.1039/d2gc04243f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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The engineered structures and active sites of enzyme catalysts give rise to high catalytic activity and selectivity toward desired reactions. We have employed a biomass-derived difuran compound to append N-substituted maleimides with amino acid (glutamic acid) substitution by Diels-Alder reaction to mimic the chemical functional groups that comprise the active site channels in enzyme catalysts. The difunctionality of the biomass-derived difuran allows production of Diels-Alder adducts by appending two amino acid moieties to form a difunctional organocatalyst. The catalytic activity of the organocatalyst can be improved by immobilizing the organocatalyst on solid supporting materials. Accordingly, the structures of these immobilized organocatalysts can be engineered to mimic enzymatic active sites and to control the interaction between reactants, products, and transition states of catalytic reactions. Lactose hydrolysis was carried out to provide an example of industrial application of this approach to design and fabricate new supported organocatalysts as artificial enzymes.
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- Hochan Chang
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1552 University Avenue, Madison, WI, USA
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Effect of Lactose-Reduction in Murciano-Granadina Semi-Hard Goat Cheese on Physicochemical and Sensory Characteristics. Foods 2023; 12:foods12050996. [PMID: 36900513 PMCID: PMC10001238 DOI: 10.3390/foods12050996] [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: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Semi-hard pressed goat's cheese, a traditional matured cheese in Andalusia, has a residual lactose content that may affect people with intolerance to that carbohydrate. Nowadays, lactose-free dairy products are characterized by presenting a scant sensory quality, far removed from their traditional profile for their pronounced sweet and bitter taste and aroma related to Maillard reactions. The aim of this work was to make a cheese with a similar sensory profile to that of the traditional Andalusian one but without lactose. For this purpose, the doses of the enzyme lactase that would be necessary to add to the milk were investigated so that, during the manufacturing of the cheese, there would remain enough lactose for the starter cultures to trigger lactic fermentation and, in turn, to spark the cheese's own maturity processes. The results show that the combined action of lactase (0.125 g/L, 0.250 g/L, 0.5 g/L, and 1 g/L) and of the lactic bacteria reduces the final content of lactose to below 0.01%, complying with the European Authority of Food Safety's recommendations for considering the cheeses as being under the denomination "lactose-free". The physicochemical and sensory values resulting from the different batches of cheese obtained indicate that the lowest dose studied (0.125 g/L) had very similar ones to those of the control cheese.
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Yılmaz B, Ağagündüz D, Kalyoncu Atasoy ZB, Yeşilyurt N, Ergin Ş, Murat N. Cross-sectional determinants of lactose-free food awareness and purchase among adult consumers. J DAIRY RES 2023; 90:1-8. [PMID: 36727468 DOI: 10.1017/s0022029923000018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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This research was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and purchasing behaviour of consumers regarding lactose-free foods. Study data were collected from 1882 individuals with the help of a questionnaire form. Attitudes towards animal welfare, healthy nutrition and gastrointestinal symptoms were also evaluated. The majority (86.6%) of the participants reported that they had heard of the concept of lactose-free foods before, but more than half (67.0%) did not report buying them because of their higher costs compared to regular products and lack of sufficient information. Not causing gas/bloating (32.5%) and being healthier (28.3%) were shown to be the most significant motivational factors in purchasing lactose-free foods (P < 0.05). The factors affecting purchase of lactose-free products were education, employment status, history of having a food intolerance test and animal welfare perception together with higher scores from the gastrointestinal symptom rating scale, and attitude scale for healthy nutrition (P < 0.05). Body mass index was not found to be an effective factor determining purchase intention. The results provide a general overview of consumers, however, further studies on other demographic groups are needed.
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- Birsen Yılmaz
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Çukurova University, Sarıçam, Adana, 01380, Türkiye
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Gazi University, Emek, Ankara 06490, Türkiye
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul, 34295, Türkiye
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul, 34295, Türkiye
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Atilim University, İncek, Ankara 06830, Türkiye
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Gazi University, Emek, Ankara 06490, Türkiye
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Gazi University, Emek, Ankara 06490, Türkiye
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, 55270, Türkiye
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Ansari SA, Damanhory AA. Biotechnological application of Aspergillus oryzae β-galactosidase immobilized on glutaraldehyde modified zinc oxide nanoparticles. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13089. [PMID: 36747522 PMCID: PMC9898663 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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The current research demonstrates the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) via green nanotechnology approach (Azatirachta indica leaves). The size of the synthesized ZnO-NPs was confirmed as 27 nm by TEM. Glutaraldehyde was used to modify the surface of the developed ZnO-NPs in order to promote covalent binding of Aspergillus oryzae β-galactosidase. Enzyme activity was achieved as 93% on glutaraldehyde modified ZnO-NPs. The immobilized enzyme exhibited significant enhancement in activity under extreme temperature and pH variations, as compared to the soluble β-galactosidase (SβG). It was further observed that the immobilized enzyme retained 58% activity at 5% galactose concentration. However, under similar experimental conditions, SβG showed 27% activity. Reusability of immobilized enzyme revealed that it retained 89% activity even after fifth repeated use, and hence could be recovered easily by centrifugation for repeated use in biotechnological applications. Batch reactor experiment indicates that the immobilized enzyme displayed 81% and 70% lactose hydrolysis at 50 °C and 60 °C, respectively as compared to 70% and 58% lactose hydrolysis by soluble enzyme under identical conditions after 9 h.
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- Shakeel Ahmed Ansari
- Department of Biochemistry, Medicine Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Medicine Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11651, Egypt
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Li A, Zheng J, Han X, Jiang Z, Yang B, Yang S, Zhou W, Li C, Sun M. Health implication of lactose intolerance and updates on its dietary management. Int Dairy J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2023.105608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Natrella G, Gambacorta G, Faccia M. An attempt at producing a “lactose-free” directly acidified mozzarella (high moisture type) by curd washing and pressing: A chemical and sensory study. Int Dairy J 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2022.105499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Czyzewska K, Trusek A. Critical Parameters in an Enzymatic Way to Obtain the Unsweet Lactose-Free Milk Using Catalase and Glucose Oxidase Co-Encapsulated into Hydrogel with Chemical Cross-Linking. Foods 2022; 12:113. [PMID: 36613329 PMCID: PMC9818303 DOI: 10.3390/foods12010113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The presented work involves obtaining and characterising a two-enzymatic one-pot bioreactor, including encapsulated (co-immobilised) glucose oxidase and catalase. The enzymatic capsules were applied to produce unsweet, lactose-free milk during low-temperature catalysis. Furthermore, operational conditions, like pH and aeration, were selected in the paper, which sorts out discrepancies in literature reports. All experiments were carried out at 12 °C, corresponding to milk storage and transportation temperature. Preliminary studies (for reasons of analytical accuracy) were carried out in a buffer (pH, concentration of sugars mimicking conditions in the lactose-free milk, the initial glucose concentration 27.5 g/L) verified by processes carried out in milk in the final stage of the study. The presented results showed the need for regulating pH and the aeration of the reaction mixture in the continuous mode during the process. The procedure of co-immobilisation was performed in an alginate matrix with the cross-linking of glutaraldehyde or carbodiimide while carbodiimide showed better enzymes retention inside alginate capsules. Co-encapsulated enzymes could be used for nine cycles, preserving finally about 40% of the initial activity.
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- Group of Micro, Nano and Bioengineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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Baldelli A, Oguzlu H, Liang DY, Subiantoro A, Woo MW, Pratap-Singh A. Spray freeze drying of dairy products: Effect of formulation on dispersibility. J FOOD ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2022.111191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A Review on Psychrophilic β-D-Galactosidases and Their Potential Applications. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2022; 195:2743-2766. [PMID: 36422804 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-04215-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The majority of the Earth's ecosystem is frigid and frozen, which permits a vast range of microbial life forms to thrive by triggering physiological responses that allow them to survive in cold and frozen settings. The apparent biotechnology value of these cold-adapted enzymes has been targeted. Enzymes' market size was around USD 6.3 billion in 2017 and will witness growth at around 6.8% CAGR up to 2024 owing to shifting consumer preferences towards packaged and processed foods due to the rising awareness pertaining to food safety and security reported by Global Market Insights (Report ID-GMI 743). Various firms are looking for innovative psychrophilic enzymes in order to construct more effective biochemical pathways with shorter reaction times, use less energy, and are ecologically acceptable. D-Galactosidase catalyzes the hydrolysis of the glycosidic oxygen link between the terminal non-reducing D-galactoside unit and the glycoside molecule. At refrigerated temperature, the stable structure of psychrophile enzymes adjusts for the reduced kinetic energy. It may be beneficial in a wide variety of activities such as pasteurization of food, conversion of biomass, biological role of biomolecules, ambient biosensors, and phytoremediation. Recently, psychrophile enzymes are also used in claning the contact lens. β-D-Galactosidases have been identified and extracted from yeasts, fungi, bacteria, and plants. Conventional (hydrolyzing activity) and nonconventional (non-hydrolytic activity) applications are available for these enzymes due to its transgalactosylation activity which produce high value-added oligosaccharides. This review content will offer new perspectives on cold-active β-galactosidases, their source, structure, stability, and application.
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Anchoring lactase in pectin-based hydrogels for lactose hydrolysis reactions. Process Biochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.08.026] [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: 11/18/2022]
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Khanna S, Gebhardt R. Influence of lactose on the rheological properties of reconstituted casein micelles concentrates. Int Dairy J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2022.105449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Araújo NG, Barbosa IM, Lima TLS, Moreira RT, Cardarelli HR. Development and characterization of lactose-free probiotic goat milk beverage with bioactive rich jambo pulp. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022; 59:3806-3818. [PMID: 36193352 PMCID: PMC9525539 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-022-05399-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Goat milk is considered a suitable matrix for the successful incorporation of probiotics, also obtaining new lactose-free fermented products can expand its use. This study aimed to develop and characterize formulations of lactose-free probiotic fermented goat dairy beverages as well as to determine the most appropriate concentration of red jambo pulp to be added. The beverages were developed with different concentrations of lactose-free goat milk and frozen jambo pulp (12, 15 and 18% w/v) and lyophilized (3, 6 and 9% w/v), corresponding to formulations F1 to F6, respectively, as source of bioactive compounds. Probiotics counts decreased significantly (from 8.58 to 7.38 log CFU mL-1). The formulation with a higher proportion of lyophilized (F6) pulp showed the highest levels of phenolic compounds (72.08 mg GAE 100 g-1), anthocyanins (50.80 mg cyanidin-3-glycoside 100 g-1), ascorbic acid (41.68 mg 100 g-1), and antioxidant activity (16.21 μmol TE g-1) (P < 0.05). On the other hand, F3 presented the highest global acceptance and purchase intention (P < 0.05). However, the principal component analysis (PCA) indicated that the components related to bioactive compounds (PC1) stood out on sensory attributes (PC3 and PC4) and, therefore, F6 was most appropriate for obtaining a lactose-free goat probiotic fermented milk with improved bioactive properties targeting lactose intolerant consumers and those who are allergic to bovine milk proteins. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13197-022-05399-z.
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- Nkarthe Guerra Araújo
- Postgraduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Engineering, Center of Technology, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba Brazil
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- Specialized Academic Unit in Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Macaíba, Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Agrifood Technology, Department of Agriculture and Animal Science, Center for Social and Agrarian Human Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, Bananeiras, Paraíba Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Food Science and Technology, Department of Food Engineering, Center of Technology, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba Brazil
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- Department of Food Technology, Center of Technology and Regional Development, Federal University of Paraíba, Avenida dos Escoteiros, s/n, Mangabeira VII, Distrito de Mangabeira, João Pessoa, Paraíba 58055-000 Brazil
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Marquès M, Correig E, Capdevila E, Gargallo E, González N, Nadal M, Domingo JL. Essential and Non-essential Trace Elements in Milks and Plant-Based Drinks. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:4524-4533. [PMID: 34792758 PMCID: PMC9439980 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-03021-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Although milk and plant-based drinks are widely consumed foodstuffs with high nutritional value, their consumption may also mean intake of non-essential/toxic elements becoming a risk for human health. This study was aimed at determining the concentrations of essential (Ca, Co, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni and P) and non-essential/toxic (Hg, Pb, U and V) elements in milks (cow and goat), plant-based drinks (soy, almond, rice and oat) and infant formulas from organic and conventional production systems. Lactose-free, fresh and ultra-high-temperature (UHT) milks were also included. Chemical analyses were performed by means of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The content of the elements hereby assessed did not depend on the production system and the presence of lactose. However, significant differences were found in the concentrations of multiple elements when comparing sterilization methods, source (animal vs. plant-based) and animal species. Non-essential elements were not detected in milks and plant-based drinks, excepting Pb, which was detected in three samples. While the consumption of goat milk is recommended, considering the global intake of essential elements and the absence of non-essential elements, further studies should be conducted to confirm the absence of non-target toxic elements at very low trace levels. On the other hand, the best plant-based drinks are those made up with almonds (intake of Ca) and soy (K and Mg). The current results should be useful to help the population to balance the benefits and risks from milks and plant-based drinks consumption, as well as to adapt their dietary habits.
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- Montse Marquès
- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain.
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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- Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, IISPV, Sant Llorenç 21, 43201, Reus, Catalonia, Spain
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Tadesse BT, Zhao G, Kempen P, Solem C. Consolidated Bioprocessing in a Dairy Setting─Concurrent Yoghurt Fermentation and Lactose Hydrolysis without Using Lactase Enzymes. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:11623-11630. [PMID: 36057098 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c04191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Streptococcus thermophilus is a fast-growing lactic acid bacterium (LAB) used in yoghurt and cheese manufacturing. Recently, we reported how this bacterium could serve as a cell catalyst for hydrolyzing lactose when permeabilized by nisin A. To enhance the lactose hydrolyzing activity of S. thermophilus, we mutated a dairy strain and screened for variants with elevated β-galactosidase activity. Two isolates, ST30-8 and ST95, had 2.4-fold higher activity. Surprisingly, both strains were able to hydrolyze lactose when used as whole-cell lactase catalysts without permeabilization, and ST30-8 hydrolyzed 30 g/L lactose in 6 h at 50 °C using 0.18 g/L cells. Moreover, both strains hydrolyzed lactose while growing in milk. Genome sequencing revealed a mutation in l-lactate dehydrogenase, which we believe hampers growth and increases the capacity of S. thermophilus to hydrolyze lactose. Our findings will allow production of sweet lactose-reduced yoghurt without the use of costly purified lactase enzymes.
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- Belay Tilahun Tadesse
- National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, DK-2800Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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Bulut M, Adal E, Aktar T. Plant protein enrichment effect on the physical, chemical, microbiological, and sensory characteristics of yogurt. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Menekse Bulut
- Research Center for Redox Applications in Foods (RCRAF) Igdir University Igdir Turkey
- Innovative Food Technologies Development, Application, and Research Center Igdir University Igdir Turkey
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Igdir University Igdir Turkey
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- Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Art, Faculty of Tourism Iskenderun Technical University İskenderun Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Antalya Turkey
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Souza Olegario L, González-Mohino A, Estévez M, Madruga MS, Ventanas S. Impact of absence of lactose on the dynamic sensory profile of yogurt: A multiple-intake TDS approach. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mohammed HI, Baioumy E, Allam MF, Al-Ashram MNB. Validation of a modified cow's milk-related symptom score (CoMISS) for screening of lactose intolerance in adults. Curr Med Res Opin 2022; 38:947-953. [PMID: 35318881 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2022.2057153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Lactose intolerance (LI) is the failure to digest foods and beverages containing the lactose present in milk. LI can present by many digestive symptoms. OBJECTIVE To validate the modified CoMiSS score for prediction of LI, that was confirmed by a stool acidity test. PATIENTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study, was conducted at Ain Shams University Hospitals/Gastrointestinal Clinics, and included one hundred adult participants during the period from December 2018 to December 2019. Enrolled patients had one or more gastrointestinal symptoms and were subjected to a stool acidity test (fecal PH test) as a reference test and modified CoMiSS as an index test. RESULTS The mean age of participants was 35.30 ± 10.714 years old; 55% were females, and their mean body mass index (BMI) was 23.08 ± 2.080 kg/m2, with no significant relation between LI and patients` gender or BMI. Out of the studied participants 24% had positive stool PH, LI diagnosed according to modified CoMISS was present among 19% of them. The mean value of modified CoMISS Score was significantly higher in positive cases (12.37) compared to negative LI participants (2.33) as p < .001. Area under ROC Curve was 0.998, at the selected cut-off value 8, the sensitivity was 89.5% and specificity was 100% thus, levels of questionnaire scoring of 8 or higher would indicate presence of lactose intolerance. CONCLUSION Modified CoMiSS is a simple, fast, and easy-to-use tool that can predict LI, with a cut-off value of >8, the Area under the ROC Curve was 0.998, sensitivity 89.5%, and specificity was 100%.
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- Heba Ibrahim Mohammed
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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An acid-tolerant and cold-active β-galactosidase potentially suitable to process milk and whey samples. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 106:3599-3610. [PMID: 35590081 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-022-11970-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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A novel β-galactosidase gene (galM) was cloned from an aquatic habitat metagenome. The analysis of its translated sequence (GalM) revealed its phylogenetic closeness towards Verrucomicrobia sp. The sequence comparison and homology structure analysis designated it a member of GH42 family. The three-dimensional homology model of GalM depicted a typical (β/α)8 TIM-barrel containing the catalytic core. The gene (galM) was expressed in a heterologous host, Escherichia coli, and the purified protein (GalM) was subjected to biochemical characterization. It displayed β-galactosidase activity in a wide range of pH (2.0 to 9.0) and temperature (4 to 60 °C). The heat exposed protein showed considerable stability at 40 and 50 °C, with the half-life of about 100 h and 35 h, respectively. The presence of Na, Mg, K, Ca, and Mn metals was favorable to the catalytic efficiency of GalM, which is a desirable catalytic feature, as these metals exist in milk. It showed remarkable tolerance of glucose and galactose in the reaction. Furthermore, GalM discerned transglycosylation activity that is useful in galacto-oligosaccharides' production. These biochemical properties specify the suitability of this biocatalyst for milk and whey processing applications. KEY POINTS: • A novel β-galactosidase gene was identified and characterized from an aquatic habitat. • It was active in extreme acidic to mild alkaline pH and at cold to moderate temperatures. • The β-galactosidase was capable to hydrolyze lactose in milk and whey.
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Dominici S, Marescotti F, Sanmartin C, Macaluso M, Taglieri I, Venturi F, Zinnai A, Facioni MS. Lactose: Characteristics, Food and Drug-Related Applications, and Its Possible Substitutions in Meeting the Needs of People with Lactose Intolerance. Foods 2022; 11:foods11101486. [PMID: 35627056 PMCID: PMC9141425 DOI: 10.3390/foods11101486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The recent growing interest in lactose intolerance has resulted in the proliferation of lactose-free products by food manufacturing companies. Since updated papers about lactose and its uses are missing, the main purpose of this review is to investigate this sugar comprehensively. Firstly, its chemical and physical characteristics were studied, following its employment in the food and drug industries. The positive and negative health-related effects of lactose are reported, focusing on the condition of lactose intolerance, for which an adequate lactose-free diet has to be followed to avoid symptoms that impairs quality of life. Considering that EU legislation on lactose-free product labelling is still controversial, suitable options for producing and identifying lactose-free products are suggested, in order to meet lactose-intolerant people’s needs.
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- Simona Dominici
- ELLEFREE S.r.l., Polo Tecnologico Lucchese, 55100 Lucca, Italy; (S.D.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (C.S.); (M.M.); (F.V.); (A.Z.)
- Interdepartmental Research Center “Nutraceuticals and Food for Health”, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (C.S.); (M.M.); (F.V.); (A.Z.)
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (C.S.); (M.M.); (F.V.); (A.Z.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (C.S.); (M.M.); (F.V.); (A.Z.)
- Interdepartmental Research Center “Nutraceuticals and Food for Health”, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (C.S.); (M.M.); (F.V.); (A.Z.)
- Interdepartmental Research Center “Nutraceuticals and Food for Health”, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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Leszkowicz J, Plata-Nazar K, Szlagatys-Sidorkiewicz A. Can Lactose Intolerance Be a Cause of Constipation? A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2022; 14:1785. [PMID: 35565753 PMCID: PMC9105309 DOI: 10.3390/nu14091785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Lactose intolerance and constipation are common in children and impact everyday life, not only for patients but also their families. Both conditions can be comorbid with other diseases or form a part of their clinical presentation, but constipation is not usually associated with lactose intolerance. The typical symptoms of lactose intolerance include abdominal pain, bloating, flatus, diarrhoea, borborygmi, and less frequently nausea and vomiting. In approximately 30% of cases, constipation can be a symptom of lactose intolerance. Constipation is characterized by infrequent bowel movements, hard and/or large stools, painful defecation, and faecal incontinence, and is often accompanied by abdominal pain. This paper provides a narrative review on lactose intolerance, its epidemiology, pathogenesis, the correlation between lactose intolerance and constipation in children, and potential mechanisms of such association.
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- Julia Leszkowicz
- Department of Paediatrics, Gastroenterology, Allergology and Paediatric Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Nowe Ogrody 1-6, 80-803 Gdańsk, Poland; (K.P.-N.); (A.S.-S.)
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Prodhan UK, Milan AM, Shrestha A, Vickers MH, Cameron-Smith D, Barnett MPG. Circulatory amino acid responses to milk consumption in dairy and lactose intolerant individuals. Eur J Clin Nutr 2022; 76:1415-1422. [PMID: 35459911 PMCID: PMC9550627 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-022-01119-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Background/objectives Self-reported digestive intolerance to dairy foods is common. As dairy can be an important source of dietary protein, this study aimed to identify whether milk protein digestion is compromised in individuals with digestive intolerance. Subjects/methods Adult women (n = 40) were enroled in this double-blinded, randomised cross-over trial, with digestive symptoms characterised using a lactose challenge and self-reported digestive symptom questionnaire. Participants were classified as either lactose intolerant (LI, n = 10), non-lactose dairy intolerant (NLDI, n = 20) or dairy tolerant (DT, n = 10). In a randomised sequence, participants consumed three different kinds of milk (750 ml); conventional milk (CON), a2 Milk™ (A2M), and lactose-free conventional milk (LF-CON). Circulatory plasma amino acid (AA) concentrations were measured at baseline and every 30 min until 3 h post-ingestion. Results In all participants across all milk types, plasma AA concentrations (AUC0-180) increased after milk ingestion with no significant differences in responses observed between milk types or participants (P > 0.05), with the exception of the suppressed lysine response in the DT group following A2M ingestion, relative to the other two groups and milk types (P < 0.05). Conclusion Milk protein digestion, as determined by circulatory AAs, is largely unaffected by dairy- and lactose- intolerances. ![]()
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- Utpal Kumar Prodhan
- Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand.,The Riddet Institute, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand.,Department of Food Technology and Nutritional Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, 1902, Bangladesh
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- Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand.,Smart Foods Innovation Centre of Excellence, AgResearch Limited, Private Bag 11008, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand.,The High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand.,The Riddet Institute, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, 85 Park Road, Grafton, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand.,The Riddet Institute, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand.,Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science, Technology, and Research, Singapore, 117609, Singapore
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- The Riddet Institute, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand. .,Smart Foods Innovation Centre of Excellence, AgResearch Limited, Private Bag 11008, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand. .,The High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand.
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Galacto-Oligosaccharide (GOS) Synthesis during Enzymatic Lactose-Free Milk Production: State of the Art and Emerging Opportunities. BEVERAGES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/beverages8020021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Much attention has recently been paid to β-Galactosidases (β-D-galactoside galactohidrolase; EC 3.2.1.23), commonly known as lactases, due to the lactose intolerance of the human population and the importance of dairy products in the human diet. This enzyme, produced by microorganisms, is being used in the dairy industry for hydrolyzing the lactose found in milk to produce lactose-free milk (LFM). Conventionally, β-galactosidases catalyze the hydrolysis of lactose to produce glucose and galactose in LFM; however, they can also catalyze transgalactosylation reactions that produce a wide range of galactooligosaccharides (GOS), which are functional prebiotic molecules that confer health benefits to human health. In this field, different works aims to identify novel microbial sources of β-galactosidase for removing lactose from milk with the relative GOS production. Lactase extracted from thermophilic microorganisms seems to be more suitable for the transgalactosylation process at relatively high temperatures, as it inhibits microbial contamination. Different immobilization methods, such as adsorption, covalent attachment, chemical aggregation, entrapment and micro-encapsulation, have been used to synthesize lactose-derived oligosaccharides with immobilized β-galactosidases. In this mini-review, particular emphasis has been given to the immobilization techniques and bioreactor configurations developed for GOS synthesis in milk, in order to provide a more detailed overview of the biocatalytic production of milk oligosaccharides at industrial level.
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Gygli G. On the reproducibility of enzyme reactions and kinetic modelling. Biol Chem 2022; 403:717-730. [PMID: 35357794 DOI: 10.1515/hsz-2021-0393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Enzyme reactions are highly dependent on reaction conditions. To ensure reproducibility of enzyme reaction parameters, experiments need to be carefully designed and kinetic modeling meticulously executed. Furthermore, to enable quality control of enzyme reaction parameters, the experimental conditions, the modeling process as well as the raw data need to be reported comprehensively. By taking these steps, enzyme reaction parameters can be open and FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, re-usable) as well as repeatable, replicable and reproducible. This review discusses these requirements and provides a practical guide to designing initial rate experiments for the determination of enzyme reaction parameters and gives an open, FAIR and re-editable example of the kinetic modeling of an enzyme reaction. Both the guide and example are scripted with Python in Jupyter Notebooks and are publicly available (https://fairdomhub.org/investigations/483/snapshots/1). Finally, the prerequisites of automated data analysis and machine learning algorithms are briefly discussed to provide further motivation for the comprehensive, open and FAIR reporting of enzyme reaction parameters.
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- Gudrun Gygli
- Institute for Biological Interfaces (IBG 1), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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Medeiros I, Fernandez-Novo A, Astiz S, Simões J. Historical Evolution of Cattle Management and Herd Health of Dairy Farms in OECD Countries. Vet Sci 2022; 9:125. [PMID: 35324853 PMCID: PMC8954633 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9030125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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This work aimed to review the important aspects of the dairy industry evolution at herd level, interrelating production with health management systems. Since the beginning of the industrialization of the dairy cattle sector (1950s), driven by the need to feed the rapidly growing urban areas, this industry has experienced several improvements, evolving in management and technology. These changes have been felt above all in the terms of milking, rearing, nutrition, reproductive management, and design of facilities. Shortage of labor, emphasis on increasing farm efficiency, and quality of life of the farmers were the driving factors for these changes. To achieve it, in many areas of the world, pasture production has been abandoned, moving to indoor production, which allows for greater nutritional and reproductive control of the animals. To keep pace with this paradigm in milk production, animal health management has also been improved. Prevention and biosecurity have become essential to control and prevent pathologies that cause great economic losses. As such, veterinary herd health management programs were created, allowing the management of health of the herd as a whole, through the common work of veterinarians and farmers. These programs address the farms holistically, from breeding to nutrition, from prevention to consultancy. In addition, farmers are now faced with a consumer more concerned on animal production, valuing certified products that respect animal health and welfare, as well as environmental sustainability.
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- Ivo Medeiros
- Veterinary and Animal Research Centre (CECAV), Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, C/Tajo s/n, Villaviciosa De Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain;
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- Animal Reproduction Department, National Institute of Agronomic Research (INIA), Puerta De Hierro Avenue s/n, CP, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Veterinary and Animal Research Centre (CECAV), Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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Castellini G, Graffigna G. Evolution of Milk Consumption and Its Psychological Determinants: A Mini-Review. Front Nutr 2022; 9:845154. [PMID: 35223964 PMCID: PMC8873381 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.845154] [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: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The consumption of lactose-free products and in particular lactose-free milk is increasing worldwide. Although many studies claim that this dietary trend is mainly determined by the number of lactose intolerant people that is growing, others state that most of them self-report an intolerance that has not been diagnosed by medical tests. However, many researchers reported that the consumption of lactose-free milk may put the consumers' health at risk especially when the subjects are not intolerant. Consequently, understanding this new dietary trend considering its main determinants it is necessary to generate educational and intervention campaigns useful to guide people toward healthier and more adequate eating styles. For these reasons we conducted a narrative mini review to summarize the factors contributing to the consumption of lactose-free milk as an alternative to cow's milk, exploring intrinsic and extrinsic product characteristics, biological and physiological, as well as psychological, situational and socio-cultural factors. This narrative mini-review shows that there are six categories of factors that affect the consumption of lactose-free milk. In particular, the intrinsic aspects linked to the product and the socio-demographic characteristics of the consumer are the most explored. On the contrary, situational and socio-cultural factors are the least studied. Finally, this study argues that there are too few studies that investigates the emotional, identity and social aspects underlying these food choices, suggesting the development of future research that investigate the implicit consumer subjective levers to decipher lactose-free milk consumptions.
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- Greta Castellini
- EngageMinds HUB—Consumer, Food & Health Engagement Research Center, Milan, Italy
- Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Cremona, Italy
- *Correspondence: Greta Castellini
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- EngageMinds HUB—Consumer, Food & Health Engagement Research Center, Milan, Italy
- Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Cremona, Italy
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Kocabaş H, Ergin F, Aktar T, Küçükçetin A. Effect of lactose hydrolysis and salt content on the physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory properties of ayran. Int Dairy J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2022.105360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Gonzalez R, Ortiz de Zarate I, Jaureguibeitia A, Garate J, Salleres S. Quantification of Lactose in Free-Lactose and Low-Lactose Milk and Milk Products by BIOMILK 300 Lac Biosensor: First Action 2020.09. J AOAC Int 2021; 105:759-773. [PMID: 34904640 DOI: 10.1093/jaoacint/qsab164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND In 2018, the AOAC Stakeholder Panel on Strategic Food Analytical Methods approved SMPR 2018.009, for Lactose in Low-Lactose or Lactose-Free Milk, Milk Products, and Products Containing Dairy Ingredients, establishing the minimum recommended performance characteristics to be addressed during the evaluation of methods. Subsequently, AOAC INTERNATIONAL opened a call for methods under the Official Method of Analysis SM Program with the aim of finding a candidate method for confirming compliance with regulatory standards and dispute resolution. OBJECTIVE A biosensor based analytical method, BIOMILK 300 LAC, was developed by BIOLAN Microbiosensores S.L (www.biolanmb.com) to rapidly, easily, and accurately quantify lactose in free or low-lactose dairy products. In response to the AOAC call for methods, BIOLAN performed a single laboratory validation of this method against SMPR 2018.009. Several different matrixes were tested, including: milk, sugary plain yogurt, fruit plain yogurt, flavoured liquid yogurt, Greek yogurt, cream, soft cheese, infant formula, café latte, chocolate milk, and high protein milk shake. Evaluated method parameters included: linearity, selectivity, matrix effect, recovery, accuracy, repeatability, intermediate reproducibility, robustness, reagent lot-to-lot consistency, and stability. METHOD The method is based on the use of the Biotest gold electrode together with the BIOMILK 300 biosensor reader, for the quantification of residual levels of lactose over dairy samples via an enzymatic recognition/electrochemical transduction system. RESULTS Assay linearity, applicability to different matrixes, recovery and precision demonstrated that the method is fit for purpose. The method proved to be robust, consistent, and stable, under conditions detailed in the Instructions For Use guide. CONCLUSIONS The overall results were within requirements stated by AOAC SMPR 2018.009 for Low-lactose and Lactose-Free Milk, Milk Products and Products Containing Dairy Ingredients. HIGHLIGHTS BIOMILK 300 LAC method enables the quantification of reduced levels of lactose in less than 5 min, without the requirement of expert technicians, toxic solvents or intricate procedures, maintaining a high degree of precision and accuracy in the results. BIOMILK 300 LAC was adopted as First Action Official MethodSM by the Expert Review Panel of Low-lactose Methods in April 2020 after rigorous review.
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- Roberto Gonzalez
- BIOLAN Microbiosensores S.L., Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Laida Bidea 409, 48170 Zamudio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- BIOLAN Microbiosensores S.L., Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Laida Bidea 409, 48170 Zamudio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- BIOLAN Microbiosensores S.L., Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Laida Bidea 409, 48170 Zamudio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- BIOLAN Microbiosensores S.L., Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Laida Bidea 409, 48170 Zamudio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- BIOLAN Microbiosensores S.L., Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia, Laida Bidea 409, 48170 Zamudio, Bizkaia, Spain
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Banni GAHD, Nehmé R. Capillary electrophoresis for enzyme-based studies: Applications to lipases and kinases. J Chromatogr A 2021; 1661:462687. [PMID: 34864234 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2021.462687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Capillary electrophoresis (CE) is a powerful technique continuously expanding into new application fields. One of these applications involves the study of enzymes, their catalytic activities and the alteration of this activity by specific ligands. In this review, two model enzymes, lipases and kinases, will be used since they differ substantially in their modes of action, reaction requirements and applications making them perfect subjects to demonstrate the advantages and limitations of CE-based enzymatic assays. Indeed, the ability to run CE in various operation modes and hyphenation to different detectors is essential for lipase-based studies. Additionally, the low sample consumption provided by CE promotes it as a promising technique to assay human and viral nucleoside kinases. Undeniably, these are rarely commercially available enzymes and must be frequently produced in the laboratory, a process which requires special sets of skills. CE-based lipase and kinase reactions can be performed outside the capillary (pre-capillary) where the reactants are mixed in a vial prior to their separation or, inside the capillary (in-capillary) where the reactants are mixed before the electrophoretic analysis. These enzyme-based applications of CE will be compared to those of liquid chromatography-based applications in terms of advantages and limitations. Binding assays based on affinity CE and the compelling microscale thermophoresis (MST) will be briefly presented as they allow a broad understanding of the molecular mechanism behind ligand binding and of the resulting modulation in activity.
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- Ghassan Al Hamoui Dit Banni
- Institut de Chimie Organique et Analytique (ICOA), CNRS FR 2708 - UMR 7311, Université d'Orléans, Orléans 45067, France
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- Institut de Chimie Organique et Analytique (ICOA), CNRS FR 2708 - UMR 7311, Université d'Orléans, Orléans 45067, France.
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Traditional analytical approaches for lactose residues determination in lactose hydrolysed milks: A review. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Schulz P, Rizvi SS. Hydrolysis of Lactose in Milk: Current Status and Future Products. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.1983590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Patrick Schulz
- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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Facioni MS, Dominici S, Marescotti F, Covucci R, Taglieri I, Venturi F, Zinnai A. Lactose Residual Content in PDO Cheeses: Novel Inclusions for Consumers with Lactose Intolerance. Foods 2021; 10:foods10092236. [PMID: 34574346 PMCID: PMC8464992 DOI: 10.3390/foods10092236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Lactose intolerance (LI) is the symptomatic condition that characterizes subjects unable to digest lactose. The main solution consists of reducing or eliminating lactose from one's diet, and so dairy products, particularly cheeses, are often the first foods excluded. The purpose of this study is to contribute to this topic by creating an updated list of naturally lactose-free (NLF) cheeses. Twenty-five PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) cheeses were selected and analyzed to determine their lactose content. At the same time, interviews with the PDO quality control consortia were carried out to understand which parameters are involved in lactose reduction, based on the cheeses' product specifications. The analytical techniques used here for lactose determination are the most sensitive (HPAEC-PAD and LC/MS-MS), given their low limit of quantification (LOQ) of less than 10 mg/kg. The majority of selected PDO cheeses resulted in a lactose content less than the LOQ. Because of the high variability allowed in PDO cheeses' operative conditions, it would be better to case-by-case examine the PDO cheese specification and declare the product as NLF after repeated analysis. The results of the chemical determination of this research allowed to draw up a very useful list of PDO cheeses for both consumers and nutritionists that could be identified as NLF.
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- ELLEFREE S.r.l., Polo Tecnologico Lucchese, 55100 Lucca, Italy; (S.D.); (F.M.)
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (R.C.); (F.V.); (A.Z.)
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (R.C.); (F.V.); (A.Z.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (R.C.); (F.V.); (A.Z.)
- Interdepartmental Research Center “Nutraceuticals and Food for Health”, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (R.C.); (F.V.); (A.Z.)
- Interdepartmental Research Center “Nutraceuticals and Food for Health”, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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The aim of this review was to present various topics related to lactose intolerance with special attention given to the role of fermented foods and probiotics in alleviating gastrointestinal symptoms. Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem in which the human body is unable to digest lactose, known as milk sugar. Lactose intolerance can either be hereditary or a consequence of intestinal diseases. Recent work has demonstrated that fermented dairy products and probiotics can modify the metabolic activities of colonic microbiota and may alleviate the symptoms of lactose intolerance. We suggest that, lactose free dairy products could be recommended as alternatives for the alleviation of lactose intolerance and for the promotion of human health and wellness.
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Purified lactases versus whole-cell lactases-the winner takes it all. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2021; 105:4943-4955. [PMID: 34115184 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-021-11388-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Lactose-free dairy products are in great demand worldwide due to the high prevalence of lactose intolerance. To make lactose-free dairy products, commercially available β-galactosidase enzymes, also termed lactases, are used to break down lactose to its constituent monosaccharides, glucose and galactose. In this mini-review, the characteristics of lactase enzymes, their origin, and ways of use are discussed in light of their potential for hydrolyzing lactose. We also discuss whole-cell lactase catalysts, which appear to have great potential in terms of cost reduction and convenience, and which are more natural alternatives to purified enzymes. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) already used in food fermentations seem to be optimal candidates for whole-cell lactases. However, they have not been industrially exploited yet due to technical hurdles. For whole-cell lactases to be efficient, the lactase enzymes inside the cells must be made available for lactose hydrolysis, and thus, cells need to be permeabilized or disrupted prior to use. Here we review state-of-the-art approaches for disrupting or permeabilizing microorganisms. Lastly, based on recent scientific achievements, we propose a novel, resource-efficient, and low-cost scenario for achieving lactose hydrolysis at a dairy plant using a LAB whole-cell lactase.Key points• Lactases (β-galactosidase) are essential for producing lactose-free dairy products• Novel permeabilization techniques facilitate the use of LAB lactases• Whole-cell lactase catalysts have great potential for reducing costs and resources Graphical abstract.
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