Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongyu Zhang, Shuyun Xie, Neng Wan, Boxin Feng, Qi Wang, Kangjun Huang, Yang Fang, Zhengyu Bao, Feng Xu
Summary: This study investigates the interactive effects of iron plaque, selenium, and cadmium on the uptake of selenium and cadmium in rice seedlings. The formation of iron plaque reduces cadmium uptake by inhibiting its adsorption onto the root surface and increasing its retention in the iron plaque. The root system is also found to play a role in inhibiting cadmium uptake, mediated by selenium. This research provides new insights into the remediation of cadmium-contaminated and cadmium-contaminated seleniferous areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hong-Ping Chen, Peng Wang, Jia-Dong Chang, Peter M. Kopittke, Fang-Jie Zhao
Summary: This study compared various methods to reduce grain Cd concentrations in different levels of Cd-contaminated soils, showing that genetic engineering is the most effective approach, significantly decreasing Cd accumulation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khawla Alsamhary
Summary: The present study evaluated the influence of earthworm, Cyanobacteria, and rice husk biochar on cadmium detoxification in contaminated soil. The results showed that BC-assisted treatments had a substantial amount of cadmium removal compared to the negative control. Earthworm metallothionein protein played a key role in the detoxification process, and microbial communities and humic substances aided in soil remediation.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiong Yang, Dongming Wang, Ye Tao, Min Shen, Wei Wei, Chuang Cai, Changfeng Ding, Jiuyu Li, Lian Song, Bin Yin, Chunwu Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the effects and mechanisms of elevated CO2 concentration on cadmium (Cd) uptake by rice in a 3-year experiment. The results show that increased CO2 concentration leads to higher levels of dissolved Fe2+ in soil, resulting in more low-crystalline Fe oxides being deposited on the root surface. This inhibits the uptake of Cd by rice.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liyun Yao, Yixin Wang, Ziyi Deng, Qian Wu, Min Fang, Yongning Wu, Zhiyong Gong
Summary: This study investigated the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of cadmium in rice, finding that the substrate of rice significantly affects the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of Cd. Failure to consider bioavailability may lead to an overestimation of the health risks associated with Cd exposure in rice.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ornanong S. Kittipongpatana, Karnkamol Trisopon, Phanphen Wattanaarsakit, Nisit Kittipongpatana
Summary: The addition of crosslinked carboxymethyl rice starch (CLCMRS) significantly improved the disintegration time of the orodispersible films (ODFs), while having minimal impact on their physicochemical and mechanical properties. The 5:1 and 4:1 HPMC:CLCMRS composite films showed promising potential for application as a film base for ODFs.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ruying Liu, Qiang He, Yue Wu, Jinqiu Wang, Jie Fu
Summary: The study found that even with abundant essential metals, the absorption rate of cadmium in rats was still high when fed with contaminated cooked brown rice and cooked white rice. Fecal excretion was the major route of cadmium removal, with higher excretion rates in the brown rice group compared to the white rice group.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Letter
Engineering, Environmental
Sikhumbuzo Charles Kunene, Kuen-Song Lin, Ndumiso Vukile Mdlovu, You-Sheng Lin, Ncobile Bagezile Mdlovu
Summary: The study used XANES/EXAFS spectroscopy to determine the distribution and speciation of Cd in contaminated paddy soils and rice kernels, as well as investigated the morphology and crystallization of rice and soils. Results showed that Cd oxides formed Cd clusters with different bond distances and coordination numbers in soil and rice kernels. Additionally, the study examined the distribution of toxic metals/metalloid in contaminated paddy soils and rice crops, providing insights into the accumulation mechanism and distribution of heavy metals in contaminated rice farming soils and crops.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yingying Liu, Wenzhi Cui, Wenguang Li, Shuang Xu, Yuhuan Sun, Guangjian Xu, Fayuan Wang
Summary: Both microplastics (MPs) and cadmium (Cd) are common contaminants in soil-rice systems and their combined effects on rice and soil arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) were explored. The study found that MPs can affect Cd accumulation in rice and alter the diversity and structure of AMF in soil.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hanxiu Hu, Linlin Gao, Huimin Zhang, Xiaotian Zhou, Jing Zheng, Jingyi Hu, Hongxiang Hu, Youhua Ma
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of various soil amendments on cadmium-contaminated farmland. The results showed that optimized fertilization and heavy metal passivators effectively reduced the cadmium content in rice and wheat, meeting national food safety standards. Additionally, the crop yield also increased.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fang Zhao, Hu Zhang, Pianpian Yan, Yuwei Chen, Qian Wu, Min Fang, Yongning Wu, Zhiyong Gong
Summary: China has the highest rice production in the world, but heavy metal pollution in rice, particularly cadmium (Cd), is a growing concern. This study found that utilizing DECIMPs fermentation is an effective method for removing Cd from rice, with minimal impact on rice quality, making it a promising strategy for the development of Cd-free rice-based foods.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matthias Wiggenhauser, Anne-Marie Aucour, Sarah Bureau, Sylvain Campillo, Philippe Telouk, Marco Romani, Jian Feng Ma, Gautier Landrot, Geraldine Sarret
Summary: The study found that soil flooding promotes the binding of Cd to S and results in the enrichment of heavy Cd isotopes in plants in soil-rice systems rich in Cd and S. Excluder rice roots strongly retain light Cd isotopes, while the difference in isotope composition between roots and shoots is smaller in non-excluder rice plants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yin Zhang, Chunyun Guan, Can Chen, Zhiqiang Fu, Ren Wang, Quan Zhang, Zhengjun Yu, Huang Huang
Summary: This study found that earthworm inoculation can significantly reduce cadmium concentration in the soil and decrease cadmium accumulation in rice organs. Therefore, earthworm inoculation is an effective method for controlling cadmium contamination in rice production.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Qian, Qixin Lu, Xiaosan He, Yujie Wang, Hanzhou Li, Qingtie Xiao, Xinyu Zheng, Ruiyu Lin
Summary: Cd pollution of paddy soils is a major concern for food security and environmental issues. Microbial bioremediation using Cd-resistant bacteria can effectively reduce Cd accumulation in crops. This study investigated the impact of Pseudomonas sp. TCd-1 on the rhizosphere bacterial communities of rice crops under Cd stress, revealing changes in community structure and network interactions. The findings provide insights for developing efficient bioremediation strategies and safe rice production in Cd-contaminated fields.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xiaohui Li, Xianbin Ai, Xiyang Wang, Liang Li, Zaijun Xin, Xiaoyan Sun
Summary: This study aimed to develop the full utilization of rice straw and find efficient immobilizing agents for cadmium-contaminated soil. A new modified rice straw material was synthesized and compared with other materials, and the results showed that the modified rice straw had a good immobilization effect on cadmium-contaminated soil. Modified rice straw materials can be recommended as efficient stabilizers for immobilizing cadmium in polluted agricultural soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lei Zhang, Jiahuai Zhang, Sai Fan, Yuxin Zhong, Jingguang Li, Yunfeng Zhao, Song Ni, Jiaying Liu, Yongning Wu
Summary: This case-control study investigated the associations between urinary concentrations of bisphenols and the risk of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). The results showed significant positive associations between bisphenol F (BPF) concentration and PTC risk, but negative associations between bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS) concentrations and PTC risk in the overall population. However, the significant associations were only observed in non-smoking women after stratification by age and smoking.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Feng Han, Jiaying Liu, Yuxin Wang, Jingguang Li, Bing Lyu, Yunfeng Zhao, Yongning Wu
Summary: The mechanism of blood to milk transfer of PFOS and Cl-PFESAs was studied using 145 paired maternal serum and human milk samples. The transfer efficiency was found to be influenced by the physicochemical properties and primary components of human milk. Results suggest that passive diffusion through the paracellular route may be the main transfer pathway for PFOS and Cl-PFESAs from blood to milk.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yizhong Shen, Yunlong Wei, Xiang Gao, Chao Nie, Jianlong Wang, Yongning Wu
Summary: Scientists successfully synthesized a novel blue fluorescence nanozyme CeO2@TPE with high peroxidase-like activity. By embedding aggregation-induced emission (AIE) tetraphenylethene (TPE) into hollow CeO2 nanospheres and combining ethanol oxidase (AOX) and o-phenylenediamine (OPD), they developed an enzymatic cascade activation ratiometric fluorescence-colorimetric dual-mode system for detecting methyl mercaptan (CH3SH). This study provides a new insight into designing target-responsive enzymatic cascade activation systems and enables real-time point-to-point detection of environmental health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xuezhen Zhao, Bing Lyu, Lei Zhang, Jingguang Li, Yunfeng Zhao, Yongning Wu, Zhixiong Shi
Summary: Based on the 6th China Total Diet Study, both legacy and novel brominated flame retardants (BFRs) were found in animal-derived foods across China. The levels and estimated dietary intakes (EDIs) of most BFRs showed a significant decrease compared to previous studies conducted from 2007 to 2011. Meat consumption was identified as the primary source of dietary BFR intake. However, daily dietary intakes of BFRs were still unable to cause significant health risks to the general population in China.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Binmei Jia, Jieli Shang, Haolong Zeng, Xuanpei Wang, Min Fang, Lin Xu, Xin Liu, Kejia Wu, Zhiyong Gong, Qing Yang
Summary: Rosmarinic acid (RA) has been proven to have antianaphylaxis effects in atopic dermatitis, asthma, and allergic rhinitis. This study aimed to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of RA in OVA challenge-induced intestinal allergy. The results showed that RA could alleviate anaphylactic symptoms, reduce diarrhea, and prevent hypothermia in allergic mice. RA also inhibited the elevation of OVA specific IgE, histamine, and mouse mast cell proteinases in the serum. Furthermore, RA improved liver function and redox homeostasis, and enhanced the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines while inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Feifei Huang, Lei Zhang, Moqin Zhou, Jianwen Li, Qing Liu, Bo Wang, Ke Deng, Pingping Zhou, Yongning Wu
Summary: Polycyclic aromatics hydrocarbons (PAHs) are commonly found in foods and the environment and have carcinogenic and mutagenic potential. A study in China determined the concentrations of 16 PAHs in commonly consumed food items. Edible vegetable oils had the highest concentration of PAHs, while fruits had the lowest. PAH4 was identified as a suitable indicator for PAH contamination, and the overall dietary exposure for PAHs in the Chinese population was estimated to be within safe limits.
FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONTAMINANTS PART A-CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS CONTROL EXPOSURE & RISK ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Chi Zhang, Heli Li, Huijing Shen, Bing Lyu, Shaohua Li, Jingguang Li, Yunfeng Zhao, Dawei Chen, Yongning Wu
Summary: This study is the first nationwide study in China on the chronic health risks of chlorothalonil and its metabolite (4-OH-chlorothalonil) for Chinese adults and breastfed infants. The study found that chlorothalonil and 4-OH-chlorothalonil were detected in dietary samples, with higher levels in Northwest China and Shandong regions. Other exposure routes besides dietary intake were also identified. The study concluded that the chronic health risks from dietary exposure to chlorothalonil and 4-OH-chlorothalonil are low for Chinese adults and breastfed infants.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lan Ma, Huijing Shen, Xiaohong Shang, Shuang Zhou, Bing Lyu, Xin Zhao, Jingguang Li, Yunfeng Zhao, Yongning Wu
Summary: The recent total diet study comprehensively evaluated the intake of nutrient elements in the general Chinese population. Plant foods were the main source of both macro-elements and trace elements. The average intake of Na, Ca, Mg, Zn, and Se did not meet the health guidance values, while the intake of K, P, Mn, Fe, Cu, Mo, and Cr fell within a reasonable range. A dietary imbalance was identified in the Na/K ratio and Ca/P ratio. This study highlights the importance of salt reduction and dietary structure optimization for the population.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hangyu Yu, Rui Wang, Yunfeng Zhao, Yan Song, Haixia Sui, Yongning Wu, Hongjian Miao, Bing Lyu
Summary: The sixth Total Diet Study (TDS) of China conducted a nationwide study to evaluate the health effects of MSG. The study analyzed 168 samples from seven food categories of the typical Chinese daily diet to determine MSG content, consumption patterns, and associated risks. The study found that the highest MSG level in the Chinese population's daily diet was 8.63 g/kg. By combining food consumption and MSG content measurements, the estimated MSG intake for the general population of China was 17.63 mg/kg bw/d, while the apparent consumption alone resulted in an overestimated intake of 40.20 mg/kg bw/d due to the omission of MSG loss during cooking. The study also compared and analyzed MSG content, food category contributions, and ingestion levels across different nations to provide a global perspective. Furthermore, a realistic, logical, and precise risk assessment protocol for daily MSG intake was developed in this article.
Article
Allergy
Hua Feng, Jiangdong Zhou, Yuanan Lu, Qian Zhao, Zifei Yang, Xiujuan Xiong, Nan Luo, Yan Chen, Lianglu Wang, Yongning Wu
Summary: The prevalence of self-reported food allergy among adults in China is approximately 4.0%, with 3.1% in men and 4.8% in women. The most common allergic symptom is skin reaction, reported by 63.9% of participants with self-reported food allergy. Shrimp, mollusks, and mango are the most common allergenic foods, accounting for 39.8%, 20.8%, and 18.7% of cases respectively. Gender, age, and other allergic conditions are associated factors with food allergy in adults.
WORLD ALLERGY ORGANIZATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Liu, Lei Zhang, Jiaying Liu, Gerili Zaya, Yuxin Wang, Qian Xiang, Jingguang Li, Yongning Wu
Summary: Growing toxicologic evidence suggests that emerging perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), like chlorinated polyfluoroalkyl ether sulfonate (Cl-PFESA), may be as toxic or more toxic than perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). This study examined the effects of these substances on newborn thyroid homeostasis and found that 6:2 Cl-PFESA has a more pronounced impact on newborns' thyroid homeostasis compared to PFOS. The findings suggest the importance of comparing the thyroid disruption caused by emerging and legacy PFASs in human health risk assessment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yajie Wang, Jing Cao, Guanzhao Wang, Tao Wei, Kexin Hu, Wenqi Yi, Pingyang Zeng, Huifang Li, Yongning Wu, Qinghua He
Summary: Three ZIFs materials were synthesized and applied to the adsorption and detoxification of gossypol in cottonseed oil. The materials exhibited good crystal structure, thermal stability, and high specific surface area. The adsorption processes followed pseudo-second-order kinetics and were better described by the Langmuir model. The ZIFs materials showed high detoxification rates in both spiked and real cottonseed oil samples.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hui -Ming Chen, Quan Zhou, Li-Jun Huang, Jun Lin, Jia-Fei Liu, Zi-Yong Huang, Rong-Lin Zhang, Jing-Jing Wang, Yong Zhao, Yong-Ning Wu, Xing-Fen Yang, Wei-Liang Wu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of curcumin-mediated photodynamic treatment (PDT) on the shelf-life quality of ready-to-eat salmon fillets. The results showed that PDT had outstanding bacterial inhibition and extended the shelf-life of salmon fillets. Additionally, PDT was able to maintain the physicochemical indicators and freshness of the salmon fillets, and improve the sensory scores.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Guojian Wu, Abudoushukeer Dilinaer, Peng Nie, Xin Liu, Zhi Zheng, Pengjie Luo, Wenjuan Chen, Yongning Wu, Yizhong Shen
Summary: Developing efficient meat freshness assays is crucial for ensuring food safety. In this study, a bimetallic nanozyme Fe@CeO2 with high peroxidase-like activity was synthesized, and a self-supplying enzymatic cascade catalytic system was developed for colorimetric and photothermal detection of meat freshness. The assay showed both reliability and sensitivity, providing new insights for onsite visual monitoring of meat freshness.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinde Liu, Qiao Rong, Chunxiao Zhang, Ali Tariq, Lin Li, Yongning Wu, Feifei Sun, Michal Tomczyk
Summary: It has been reported that Mori Folium (MF) and Eucommiae Cortex (EC) exhibit pharmacological effects in the treatment of immunosuppression. This study aimed to explore the mechanism of action of MF and EC against immunosuppression using network pharmacology, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and animal experiments. The results obtained from network pharmacology identified important components, hub targets, and signaling pathways involved in the treatment of immunosuppression. Molecular docking and dynamics simulations confirmed the stable binding of certain critical components to hub targets. Animal experiments also demonstrated the significant effect of MF and EC in treating immunosuppression. These findings suggest that MF and EC may have a multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway mode of action in treating immunosuppression.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Graca Dias, Elsa Vasco, Francisco Ravasco, Lufsa Oliveira
Summary: This study estimated the vitamin D intake of "adults" and "elderly" populations in Portugal using the TDS methodology. The results showed that the majority of people had inadequate vitamin D intake, well below the Dietary Reference Values.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanan Wang, Jiachen Shi, Yong-Jiang Xu, Chin-Ping Tan, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This study investigates the variations in lipid digestion profiles among individuals of different ages using in vitro digestion models. The findings suggest that adults have a more comprehensive lipid digestion compared to infants, and infants tend to release shorter chain length and more saturated free fatty acids during digestion. Additionally, the particle sizes in the stomach of the elderly were consistently larger. This study enhances our understanding of how lipids with different degrees of unsaturation undergo digestion in diverse age groups.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hyunjong Yu, Huisu Kim, Pahn-Shick Chang
Summary: Chitosan-pectin emulsion-filled hydrogel (EFH) was developed to enhance the bioaccessibility of lipophilic bioactive compounds through intestinal delivery. The EFH, prepared without crosslinking agents, demonstrated improved mechanical strength and compactness with higher pectin concentration. It retained the emulsion at pH 2.0 and released it at pH 7.4, resulting in enhanced release of free fatty acids and improved bioaccessibility of curcumin.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tongze Zhang, Siqi Hong, Jia-Rong Zhang, Pin-He Liu, Siyi Li, Zixian Wen, Jianwei Xiao, Guirong Zhang, Olivier Habimana, Nagendra P. Shah, Zhongquan Sui, Harold Corke
Summary: Lactic acid fermentation significantly affects the morphology and physicochemical properties of proso millet starch, including the formation of surface indentations and small pores, decrease in gelatinization temperatures, and changes in hardness and adhesiveness.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liqin Kong, Feng Hong, Peng Luan, Yiping Chen, Yaoze Feng, Ming Zhu
Summary: This study presents a novel impedance biosensor using composite nanomaterials and T1R1 as a signal probe, which can competitively and ultra-sensitively detect umami intensity. The biosensor exhibits exceptional analytical performance and is suitable for food flavor evaluation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunying Lv, Yixin Yang, Qilong Li, Ran Chen, Liang Deng, Yiwei Zhang, Ning Jiang
Summary: Horse's milk, with its high nutritional value and low allergenic proteins, could be a substitute for cow's milk in infant consumption. A proteomic method was used to identify and compare milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and whey proteins from different horse breeds. The study found differences in protein composition and functionality, which could support the development of formulas more suitable for human infants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Enrique Jacobo Diaz-Montana, Helene Brignot, Ramon Aparicio-Ruiz, Thierry Thomas- Danguin, Maria Teresa Morales
Summary: Sensory perception of virgin olive oil is influenced by phenols and volatiles, which are affected by the composition of the oil and biological factors. This study investigated the effect of saliva and phenols on the release of volatiles, and found that the presence of phenols decreased the release of saturated volatiles.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Zhou, Rui Zhang, Zhen Cai, Fangfang Wu, Yong Hu, Chao Huang, Kun Hu, Yun Chen
Summary: Environmentally friendly and outstanding pH-responsive cationic starch nanoparticles (CSNP) were prepared from pH-sensitive starch. CSNP exhibited nanosize and regular sphere, highly free-flowing molecular chains, and demonstrated excellent pH responsiveness through multiple emulsion/demulsification transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Andrea Koo, Vinayak Ghate, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: This study suggests that direct seeding may negatively affect the nutritional quality of crops, causing a decrease in ascorbic acid, vitamin K, and total glucosinolate content.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tonghao Du, Yazhou Xu, Xiaoyan Xu, Shijin Xiong, Linli Zhang, Biao Dong, Jinqing Huang, Tao Huang, Muyan Xiao, Tao Xiong, Mingyong Xie
Summary: This study successfully improved the ACE inhibitory activity of black sesame seeds by fermenting them with Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 and hydrolyzing them using acid protease. The RF-PSO model was used to predict the ACE inhibitory activity during the hydrolysis process. Eight peptides with ACE inhibitory activity were identified from fermented black sesame seed hydrolysates after separation and screening.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yao Liu, Songyi Lin, Kexin Liu, Shan Wang, Qiaozhen Liu, Na Sun
Summary: This study analyzed the structural changes of shrimp proteins during digestion, predicted the immunodominant epitopes, and validated their allergenicity. The results showed that shrimp proteins were degraded into peptides during digestion, but still carried IgE epitopes that trigger allergic reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Fu, Hongwei Cao, Yu Zhang, Xiao Guan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of milling on the active components in rice, with a focus on the stability and bioaccessibility of phenols, VB1, and alpha-GABA during cooking and digestion. The findings show that milling exacerbates the instability of gamma-GABA during cooking and VB1 during digestion, and it affects the bioaccessibility of these active compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhihao Yang, Yanru Hou, Min Zhang, Puxin Hou, Chang Liu, Lu Dou, Xiaoyu Chen, Lihua Zhao, Lin Su, Ye Jin
Summary: This study investigated the molecular mechanism of feeding regimes on lamb flavor by using TMT labeling combined with MS. The results showed that pasture-fed groups had higher levels of amino acids and volatile flavor substances compared to concentrate-fed groups. Additionally, several differentially abundant proteins associated with lamb flavor were identified.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Xie, De Zhang, Junyu Zhu, Qianqian Luo, Jun Liu, Jingtao Zhou, Xiaoyong Wang, Yuqiong Chen, Zhi Yu, Dejiang Ni
Summary: This study investigated the acidification of aroma-enhanced black tea during storage. Analysis of non-volatile substances and organic acids using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and HPLC revealed a decrease in soluble sugars and amino acids, while an increase in organic acids such as oxalic acid, malic acid, and quinic acid. In vitro experiments further demonstrated that the acidification is a result of the decomposition of sugars and amino acids by heating, as well as the oxidation of aromatic aldehydes. Additionally, the study showed that the taste composition of tea infusion is altered, with reduced amino acids, catechins, soluble sugars, and flavonoids. This research provides a theoretical basis for improving the quality of black tea.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Wang, Falai Ma, Zihan Li, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study developed time-temperature integrators based on amyloglucosidase@Cu3(PO4)2 nanoflowers for monitoring the freshness of chilled pork. The results showed that the integrators were highly reliable and accurate in predicting the quality of chilled pork.
