Review
Food Science & Technology
Jianmin Wu, Ying Zhao, Xian Wang, Lingchang Kong, Lee J. Johnston, Lin Lu, Xi Ma
Summary: The imbalance of intestinal microecology can lead to impairment of the intestinal mucosa barrier and function, and further damage the functions of distal organs, resulting in systemic diseases.Intestinal microbiota and intestinal mucosa barrier can be shaped and regulated by nutrients and modes of life, which can help mitigate stress.Research shows that dynamic epigenetic modifications of intestinal tissue play a significant role in mediating the interactions between gut microbes and the gut mucosa barrier.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Nan Shen, Tongfei Wang, Quan Gan, Sian Liu, Li Wang, Biao Jin
Summary: Flavonoids are natural polyphenol substances abundant in various plant-based foods. They have significant biological activities in both plants and humans, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, research on their distribution, biosynthesis, and health benefits remains limited. Future opportunities in flavonoid research include biotechnology, therapeutic phytoproducts, and exploring dietary flavonoid bioavailability.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hassan Karimi-Maleh, Hadi Beitollahi, P. Senthil Kumar, Somayeh Tajik, Peyman Mohammadzadeh Jahani, Fatemeh Karimi, Ceren Karaman, Yasser Vasseghian, Mehdi Baghayeri, Jalal Rouhi, Pau Loke Show, Saravanan Rajendran, Li Fu, Najmeh Zare
Summary: Azo dyes are widely used food colorants for their stability and affordability. However, they can have harmful impacts on living organs, necessitating the control of their content in food. Electro-analytical techniques have been favored for detecting azo dyes due to their sensitivity, selectivity, reproducibility, miniaturization, green nature, low cost, short sample preparation and detection time, and electrode modification capabilities. Carbon-based nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes (CNT) and graphene (Gr), have shown satisfactory results in the fabrication of electrochemical sensing systems for detecting the levels of azo dyes in various specimens.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Marcos Pereira, Alialdo Dantas Damascena, Laylla Mirella Galvao Azevedo, Tarcio de Almeida Oliveira, Jerusa da Mota Santana
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher prevalence in severe cases of COVID-19. Vitamin D insufficiency is also linked to increased hospitalization and mortality from COVID-19.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hassan Karimi-Maleh, Rozhin Darabi, Mehdi Shabani-Nooshabadi, Mehdi Baghayeri, Fatemeh Karimi, Jalal Rouhi, Marzieh Alizadeh, Onur Karaman, Yasser Vasseghian, Ceren Karaman
Summary: Synthetic azo dyes are widely used in various industries, posing a risk to human health. This study developed a new carbon paste electrode modified with ZIF-8/g-C3N4/Co nanocomposite and 1-methyl-3-butylimidazole bromide as an ionic liquid for the sensitive detection of common dyes in cosmetics.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Peter Potapov, Svetlana Turubanova, Matthew C. Hansen, Alexandra Tyukavina, Viviana Zalles, Ahmad Khan, Xiao-Peng Song, Amy Pickens, Quan Shen, Jocelyn Cortez
Summary: High-resolution satellite observations are essential for monitoring global progress towards Sustainable Development Goals. The study shows that global cropland area increased by 9% in the first two decades of the twenty-first century, while per-capita cropland area decreased by 10%. This was primarily due to agricultural expansion in Africa and South America, leading to conflicts with the goal of protecting terrestrial ecosystems. Despite a decrease in per-capita cropland area, per-capita annual cropland net primary production increased by 3.5% due to intensified agricultural land use.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yao Yao, Xiaoyu Cai, Weidong Fei, Yiqing Ye, Mengdan Zhao, Caihong Zheng
Summary: Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are important metabolites of gut microbiome and play a vital role in host health. They are key energy sources for colon and ileum cells, regulate intestinal epithelial barrier and defense functions, modulate the function of innate immune cells, regulate the differentiation of T cells and B cells, and also inhibit tumor cell proliferation and promote apoptosis.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Summary: This report presents the results of zoonoses monitoring and surveillance activities conducted in 2021 in 27 MSs, the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland), and nine non-MSs. It provides key statistics on zoonoses and zoonotic agents in humans, animals, food, and feed, with a historical interpretation. The most reported zoonoses in humans in 2021 were campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Insoo Kim, Karthika Viswanathan, Gopinath Kasi, Sarinthip Thanakkasaranee, Kambiz Sadeghi, Jongchul Seo
Summary: Packaging of food products is a crucial stage in the food supply chain, and the use of nano-size materials, such as ZnO nanoparticles, can improve packaging performance and extend food shelf-life. This review discusses the application of ZnO nano-size in active packaging of foods, including the crystal structures, morphologies, antimicrobial mechanisms, and packaging applications. The generation of reactive oxygen species is the primary antimicrobial mechanism of ZnO NPs, which can inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria and reduce cross-contamination risks. The potential health concerns and hazards of ZnO NPs application, such as migration and ingestion, are also elaborated, emphasizing the need for further safety regulations and case studies.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sheikh Mansoor, Owais Ali Wani, Jafar K. Lone, Sweeta Manhas, Navneet Kour, Pravej Alam, Ajaz Ahmad, Parvaiz Ahmad
Summary: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are highly reactive and dangerous by-products that can cause oxidative cell death, but they also play a beneficial role in regulating biological processes. ROS are generated in various cell compartments of plants and require the action of antioxidants to scavenge them. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the fate of ROS in plants, their role in stress response, and their interaction with other signaling molecules/pathways.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Youqiang Xu, Jingrong Zhao, Xiao Liu, Chunsheng Zhang, Zhigang Zhao, Xiuting Li, Baoguo Sun
Summary: Chinese traditional fermented baijiu is a famous alcoholic beverage with a unique flavor profile, mainly due to the contribution of esters, particularly ethyl esters. Various microbial species affect the synthesis of esters through fatty acid and amino acid metabolism, influencing the final taste of baijiu. Understanding the mechanism of baijiu flavor formation is crucial for ensuring reproducible flavor profile.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Maria Florez, Esther Guerra-Rodriguez, Patricia Cazon, Manuel Vazquez
Summary: The massive use of petroleum-based plastics in food packaging has led to serious environmental issues, prompting the need to develop biodegradable polymer packaging. Chitosan, a natural polysaccharide with non-toxic, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, is considered a promising material for food packaging. Recent studies have evaluated the potential of active and/or intelligent chitosan-based films in improving food preservation and monitoring. The addition of active compounds has been shown to enhance the mechanical, barrier and functional properties of chitosan films, with potential applications in antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tarek Ben Hassen, Hamid El Bilali
Summary: The Russia-Ukraine war has had a significant impact on global food security, causing disruptions in Ukrainian food exports, labor shortages, restricted access to fertilizers, and uncertainty in future harvests. It has also led to rising fertilizer costs, increased food prices, and panic buying.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ayu Masyita, Reka Mustika Sari, Ayun Dwi Astuti, Budiman Yasir, Nur Rahma Rumata, Talha Bin Emran, Firzan Nainu, Jesus Simal-Gandara
Summary: Essential oils are concentrated liquids extracted from plants, containing bioactive compounds that have various biological activities. They have potential applications in pharmaceutical, medical, and food industries, particularly as antimicrobial agents and food preservatives.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Xiaolong Ji, Baixiang Peng, Hehui Ding, Bingbing Cui, Hui Nie, Yizhe Yan
Summary: This article reviews the structural analysis, extraction/purification, pharmacological activities, and application of pumpkin polysaccharides in functional foods and therapeutic agents. The polysaccharides derived from pumpkins have been shown to have antioxidant, anti-tumor, immunoregulatory, hypoglycemic, and hepatoprotective activities.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Xiaolong Ji, Chunyan Hou, Miaomiao Shi, Yizhe Yan, Yanqi Liu
Summary: This review introduces the extraction, purification, characterization, and bioactivity of ginseng polysaccharides, and discusses the structure-bioactivity relationship.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Marie Carene Nancy Picot-Allain, Brinda Ramasawmy, Mohammad Naushad Emmambux
Summary: Pectin, a polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, is traditionally used as a gelling agent in food products like jam. In addition to citrus peels and apple pomace, by-products of tropical and sub-tropical fruits also have potential as pectin sources. Conventional pectin extraction methods require energy and the use of mineral acids, but non-conventional green extraction methods are being explored for their efficiency and sustainability.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jamil A. Buledi, Nasrullah Mahar, Arfana Mallah, Amber R. Solangi, Ismail M. Palabiyik, Nadeem Qambrani, Fatemeh Karimi, Yasser Vasseghian, Hassan Karimi-Maleh
Summary: This study presents a method for electrochemical monitoring of mancozeb using WO3/rGO nanocomposite. The nanocomposite was characterized and found to have good crystallinity and nanometric size. By modifying a glassy carbon electrode, the detection of mancozeb was achieved, and acceptable recovery values were obtained in real vegetable samples.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Wanli Zhang, Haitao Jiang, Jong-Whan Rhim, Jiankang Cao, Weibo Jiang
Summary: Due to environmental concerns and consumer demand, there is a growing interest in antibacterial active food packaging containing plant essential oils. Effective encapsulation and slow release strategies are crucial for maximizing the antibacterial effects of the oils. Current research is focused on improving sustained release and retention enhancement of essential oils in active food packaging materials.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Masoumeh Ghalkhani, Najmeh Zare, Fatemeh Karimi, Ceren Karaman, Marzieh Alizadeh, Yasser Vasseghian
Summary: This study comprehensively reviews the properties, applications, chemistry, and toxicity of Ponceau dyes as food colorants. It discusses the electrochemical analysis of Ponceau dyes and the various methods used to remove these dyes.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
