Article
Forestry
Ivan Siric, Katarina Rukavina, Boro Mioc, Valentino Drzaic, Pankaj Kumar, Mostafa A. Taher, Ebrahem M. Eid
Summary: This study investigates the bioaccumulation potential of the heavy metal nickel in five edible saprotrophic mushroom species collected from seven forest locations in Croatia. The results show a positive association between soil nickel availability and nickel concentration in the cap and stipe parts of the mushrooms. The highest nickel content was found in mushrooms from Skrad and Petrova gora locations. The estimated daily intake of nickel from consuming these mushrooms was below the threshold limits.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Oskar Ronda, Elzbieta Grzadka, Iwona Ostolska, Jolanta Orzel, Bartlomiej Michal Cieslik
Summary: Seven species of forest mushrooms from different regions of Poland were analyzed for radioisotope activity and heavy metal concentrations. The results showed that consuming mushrooms may lead to exceeding the consumption limits for cadmium, copper, and Cs-137.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz, Martyna Saba, Malgorzata Rutkowska, Piotr Konieczka
Summary: The study examined the mercury content in Boletus edulis at different developmental stages and the effect of braising. It was found that button stage carpophores had higher THg contamination but lower MeHg levels. The braising process significantly increased THg and MeHg contents in fresh mushroom meals but had a smaller impact on a dry weight basis. Overall, the potential intakes of THg and MeHg from braised meals of B. edulis were considered safe.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shirin Eyvazi, Behzad Baradaran, Ahad Mokhtarzadeh, Miguel de la Guardia
Summary: Portable biosensors are important tools for detecting biological contaminants in food. Recent advances have led to the development of highly sensitive and selective portable devices based on principles such as electrochemical, magnetic and optical properties. Researchers use nanotechnology, microfluidics, electronic and biological design strategies, as well as wireless networking capabilities to design and develop portable biosensors for food safety.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jeferson Asprilla-Perea, Jose M. Diaz-Puente, Susana Martin-Fernandez
Summary: This paper proposes a multidisciplinary method to assess and promote the potential of wild foods as alternative resources in tropical forest areas for improved food and nutrition security. Two main wild foods were selected for application, with significant advances in science, technology and innovation, but still requiring compliance with certain criteria to be considered viable options for nutrition and food security.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
E. Ashley Steel, Lubomba Bwembelo, Akatama Mulani, Alice Likando Masheke Siamutondo, Penias Banda, Davison Gumbo, Kaala Moombe, Amy Ickowitz
Summary: Forests provide a wide range of benefits, including wild foods. However, these benefits are often overlooked in forest policies due to difficulties in quantification. A survey in Zambia found that rural households collect approximately 380 million liters of wild foods annually, with 88% collected directly from forests. The study also revealed that the volume collected was not strongly correlated with wealth, but the most food insecure households collected higher amounts of wild food. National estimates of wild food quantities would be highly valuable for forest policy and management strategies.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michalina Galgowska, Renata Pietrzak-Fiecko
Summary: This study investigated the content of cadmium and lead in selected species of mushrooms from northeastern Poland and estimated their edible safety. Boletus edulis had the highest cadmium content, while Cantharellus cibarius had the highest lead content. The estimated cadmium intake was highest in Boletus edulis, posing a risk of excessive accumulation in the body.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Elena Cristina Scutarasu, Lucia Carmen Trinca
Summary: The expansion of industries and intensive agriculture have led to increased levels of heavy metals in the environment, posing potential risks to human health. Despite several available methods for removing heavy metals, most of them are expensive and difficult to perform. This review provides an overview of the presence of heavy metals in various food sources and highlights the current global situation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Harjot Kaur, Samarjeet Singh Siwal, Gunjan Chauhan, Adesh Kumar Saini, Anita Kumari, Vijay Kumar Thakur
Summary: Foodborne-related infections due to additives and pollutants pose a challenge for food processing enterprises. Electrochemical sensors (ECS) offer a convenient and efficient analytical method for food protection and quality inspection. Carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs) play a crucial role in designing high-performance ECS devices for medical diagnostics, environmental conditions, and food protection.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mehreen Zeb, Chow H. Lee
Summary: This review compiles studies on the bioprospecting of North American mushrooms published up to September 2020, showing that mushrooms native to North America are indeed a good source for drug discovery, with many bioactive compounds that have not been previously reported.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz, Roland Treu, Daniela Meloni
Summary: The study compared the element concentrations in the fruitbodies of Leccinum scabrum from different geological backgrounds and aimed to establish baseline concentration datasets, gain insight into the species' bioconcentration potential, and assess the impact of anthropogenic factors. Bioinclusion of certain elements by L. scabrum was observed, while others were bioexcluded, with notable levels of toxic elements Cd and Pb in highland samples. The mineral contents of L. scabrum appear to be influenced by complex interactions of physiological characteristics, local mineral soil geochemistry, and anthropogenic pollution factors.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART B-PESTICIDES FOOD CONTAMINANTS AND AGRICULTURAL WASTES
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hasan Ejaz, Kashaf Junaid, Humaira Yasmeen, Amina Naseer, Hafsa Alam, Sonia Younas, Muhammad Usman Qamar, Abualgasim E. Abdalla, Khalid O. A. Abosalif, Naveed Ahmad, Syed Nasir Abbas Bukhari
Summary: This study evaluated the biofilm formation, antimicrobial resistance, and heavy metal tolerance of bacteria isolated from dairy and non-dairy food products. The results show that these pathogens have high levels of antimicrobial resistance and heavy metal tolerance, and demonstrate strong biofilm formation ability, posing a significant threat to public health.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Parisa Jafarian Asl, Razieh Niazmand, Bibi Marzieh Razavizadeh, Monireh Alsadat Shakeri, Moslem Jahani
Summary: This study found the contamination of metals and pesticides in Mazafati date fruit in Iran, which poses a potential health risk to consumers. The majority of metals exceeded the safety limits, and the estimated daily intake of metals through date consumption exceeded the tolerable daily intake. Additionally, the concentrations of pesticide residues exceeded the maximum residue limits, indicating a risky trend in date palm cultivation.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: This comment focuses on the analytical challenges of determining rare earth elements (REE) in foods, including edible mushrooms. The study by Siwulski et al. (2020) found high concentrations of REE in A. bisporus samples, but detecting and quantifying REE using ICP-OES and low resolution ICP-MS can be challenging due to spectral interferences and matrix effects.
Article
Microbiology
Ivan Siric, Pankaj Kumar, Ebrahem M. Eid, Archana Bachheti, Ivica Kos, Dalibor Bedekovic, Boro Mioc, Miha Humar
Summary: This study investigated the biomonitoring of cadmium in Tricholoma mushroom species from wild habitats in Croatia. The results showed that cadmium was present in the mushrooms and soil, with T. portentosum displaying the highest concentration. The mushrooms had the potential for cadmium accumulation, and central sampling locations had higher cadmium levels compared to coastal locations. However, the intake of metals from these mushrooms did not pose a significant health risk.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heesoo Eun, Yun Seok Kim, Toshihiro Sakamoto, Agata Miecznikowska, Jerzy Falandysz, Shigeki Masunaga, Hidenobu Kunii
Summary: This study analyzed sediment core samples from Lake Nakaumi in Japan to determine the historical distribution of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs). The results showed that the vertical distribution of OCPs in the sediment cores reflected the temporal trend of pesticide usage in Japan. DDT and its metabolites were the predominant OCPs, while hexachlorocyclohexanes had lower residual concentrations. Interestingly, hexachlorobenzene (HCB), which was never registered as a pesticide in Japan, was detected in the samples.
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz, Bommanna Loganathan, Takeshi Nakano
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz, Alwyn R. Fernandes, Guorui Liu
Letter
Chemistry, Applied
Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: A recent study evaluated the occurrence of lanthanides in mushrooms from the German and Polish markets in relation to existing literature. The study found deviations from the predicted pattern, indicating potentially erroneous data. Additionally, the analytical method used had inadequate detection limits for certain lanthanides in mushrooms. While the scarcity of good quality data limits the availability of a credible database on lanthanide occurrence in mushrooms, it can still help identify anomalous results.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sviatlana Pankavec, Jerzy Falandysz, Heesoo Eun, Danuta Baralkiewicz, Alwyn R. Fernandes
Summary: In order to provide more acceptable sources of lithium and avoid side effects, some commonly cultivated mushroom species have been successfully lithiated. This study assessed the release and intake of lithium using artificial gastrointestinal juices on lithiated and nonlithiated mushrooms that underwent different culinary processing methods. The results showed that lithium was more bioaccessible from lithiated mushrooms, but losses sustained through processing and limited accessibility during gastrointestinal digestion resulted in lower bioavailability. A 300g meal would provide less than 5% of the lithium required for potential preventative treatments.
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: Siwulski et al. (2020) investigated the occurrence of lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium in 4 species of wild mushrooms sampled over a 45-year period in Poland. The mean lanthanide concentrations in mushrooms were found to be highly elevated, ranging from 539 to 1601 μg/kg dry weight.
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: This comment focuses on the analytical challenges of determining rare earth elements (REE) in foods, including edible mushrooms. The study by Siwulski et al. (2020) found high concentrations of REE in A. bisporus samples, but detecting and quantifying REE using ICP-OES and low resolution ICP-MS can be challenging due to spectral interferences and matrix effects.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: Lanthanides, known as rare earth elements, are found in plant and animal foods, including edible wild mushrooms, at very low concentrations. The collective reporting of lanthanides as a summed value (REE) may result in relatively high concentrations due to the high contributions from individual elements. These elements naturally occur in environmental media, such as the soil substrate, and follow a characteristic pattern in fungi. Therefore, abnormalities should be closely examined and resolved.
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Eriko Yamazaki, Heesoo Eun, Sachi Taniyasu, Toshihiro Sakamoto, Nobuyasu Hanari, Hideyuki Inui, Rongben Wu, Huiju Lin, Paul K. S. Lam, Jerzy Falandysz, Nobuyoshi Yamashita
Summary: This study investigated the accumulation of PFAS in rice and found that PFAS exists in atmospheric particles, rainwater, irrigated water, soil, and rice plants. PFAS primarily enter the paddy field through atmospheric particles, and rainfall is a significant source of irrigation water contamination. Although there were no major differences in the residual PFAS trends in different rice varieties, the distribution of PFAS in soil, air, and rainwater varied. These findings are important for the daily exposure assessment of PFAS in rice consumption by different populations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Michal Klimczak, Guorui Liu, Anna Kilanowicz, Jerzy Falandysz
Summary: This review provides updated information on the historical manufacture and unintentional production of polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCNs). PCNs have long been recognized for their direct toxicity through human exposure and contaminated feed in livestock, making them a precursor chemical of concern in occupational medicine and occupational safety. The global production of PCNs between 1910-1980 is largely unknown, but current major sources of PCNs in the environment are combustion-related, such as waste incineration, industrial metallurgy, and chlorine use. However, comprehensive inventory and estimation of unintentional emissions from industrial combustion processes and natural sources require significant national effort and cooperation.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuxiang Sun, Lili Yang, Minghui Zheng, Roland Weber, Jerzy Falandysz, Gerhard Lammel, Chenyan Zhao, Changzhi Chen, Qiuting Yang, Guorui Liu
Summary: Polyhalogenated carbazoles (PHCZs) are emerging global pollutants found in environmental matrices. This study identifies and quantifies PHCZ emissions from 13 large-scale industries, most of which have no previous data. China, Australia, Japan, India, USA, and Russia are major emitters of PHCZs through industrial activities. PHCZ pollution potentially poses a global threat to human health and the environment.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Malgorzata Medyk, Jerzy Falandysz, Innocent Chidi Nnorom
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Jerzy Falandysz
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malgorzata Medyk, Jerzy Falandysz, Innocent Chidi Nnoromi
Summary: Data on rare earth elements, yttrium, and scandium in foods, particularly edible wild mushrooms, are lacking. This study analyzed the concentrations and patterns of these elements in Cantharellus mushrooms from Poland and Yunnan using mass spectrometry. The results showed significant regional differences in REY and Sc concentrations, which may be attributed to variations in soil bedrock composition.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)