Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Bong-Kyung Koh, Teepakorn Kongraksawech, Andrew S. Ross
Summary: Polyphenol addition affected dough stability and optimum mixing time, particularly with the addition of catechin to hard wheat flour. Water absorption and SRC values, except for 5 g kg(-1) sodium carbonate solvent, were influenced by wheat variety rather than polyphenol addition.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yan-Lu Wang, Wei-Kang Wang, Qi-Chao Wu, Hong-Jian Yang
Summary: This review summarizes the possible relationships between ester and/or ether-linked ferulic acid (FA) and fiber digestion in ruminant animals. Rumen microbes can break down the ester linkages within plant cell walls and improve cell wall digestibility. Released FA can have antioxidant effects on host animals.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yang Qiu, Jinfeng Bi, Xin Jin, Lina Hu, Jian Lyu, Xinye Wu
Summary: Protein denaturation plays the most important role in affecting the WHC of rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, while the status of cell wall fibrous material has a relatively weak impact. Loss of cell membrane integrity is unlikely to contribute to WHC changes in rehydrated shiitake mushrooms.
Review
Agronomy
Marcia Maria de O. Buanafina, Phillip Morris
Summary: This article summarizes the evolving concepts and scientific findings on cell wall feruloylation and ferulate oxidative coupling processes in grasses. It also explores the effects of these processes on cell wall properties, plant responses to stress, and tissue degradability. Different strategies for genetically modifying cell wall feruloylation are discussed, with a focus on the heterologous expression of cell wall ferulic acid esterase. The article highlights emerging feruloyl transferase candidate genes involved in ferulate incorporation into grass arabinoxylans.
Article
Plant Sciences
Amanda Fanelli, David M. Rancour, Michael Sullivan, Steven D. Karlen, John Ralph, Diego Mauricio Riano-Pachon, Renato Vicentini, Tatiane da Franca Silva, Andre Ferraz, Ronald D. Hatfield, Elisson Romanel
Summary: The study identified a sugarcane gene (ScAT10) that increases pCA content and reduces FA content in maize, leading to a significant increase in the pCA/FA ratio.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kelly Houston, Amy Learmonth, Ali Saleh Hassan, Jelle Lahnstein, Mark Looseley, Alan Little, Robbie Waugh, Rachel A. Burton, Claire Halpin
Summary: This study investigates the effects of two phenolic acids on plant cell wall integrity and identifies a gene mutation responsible for the reduction of p-coumaric acid levels in grain. The mutation is associated with detrimental impacts on grain quality traits.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
D. O. Sousa, M. Murphy, R. Hatfield, E. Nadeau
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of harvest date and forage species on hydroxycinnamic acid concentrations in silage and dairy cow performance. Results showed that late harvesting increased fiber components in timothy and hydroxycinnamic acid concentrations were mainly affected by forage species, ultimately affecting milk production.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nazir Ahmad, Muzzamal Hussain, Aysha Sameen, Farhan Saeed, Abid Hussain, Ali Imran, Zahoor Ahmed, Abdur Rehman, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor, Emad Karrar
Summary: The study involved isolating cell walls from maize bran and incorporating them into bread to analyze its properties. Results showed that adding maize bran cell walls increased moisture content, volume, and fracturability of bread while decreasing water activity and hardness, providing antimicrobial properties and extending shelf life.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Noriaki Munekata, Taku Tsuyama, Ichiro Kamei, Yoshio Kijidani, Keiji Takabe
Summary: This study investigates the deposition patterns and localization of feruloylarabinoxylan, a type of hemicellulose, during the formation of cell walls in developing moso bamboo culms. The results show that feruloylarabinoxylan deposition is initiated during the formation of the secondary cell wall, particularly in the S-2 layer. This deposition pattern may affect the crosslinking between cell wall components and plant growth.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ioannis A. Pappas, Emmanouil H. Papaioannou, Zoi Koukoura
Summary: This study provides evidence for the potential of Phalaris aquatica L. as a sustainable candidate for second-generation bioethanol production. The results show that this energy crop exhibits high biomass production, efficient cell wall saccharification, and the production of high-value compounds, making it suitable for sustainable biorefinery applications under Mediterranean climatic conditions.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Clerio Valentin Damasceno Junior, Samantha Godoy, Adriana Gonela, Carlos Alberto Scapim, Adriana Grandis, Wanderley D. dos Santos, Claudete Aparecida Mangolin, Marcos S. Buckeridge, Maria de Fatima P. S. Machado
Summary: This study investigates the biochemical composition of the pericarp cell walls of different inbred lines of popcorn and discovers that lignin content and composition are related to popping expansion.
CURRENT RESEARCH IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Farhan Saeed, Muzzamal Hussain, Muhammad Sajid Arshad, Muhammad Afzaal, Haroon Munir, Muhammad Imran, Tabussam Tufail, Faqir Muhammad Anjum
Summary: Maize bran cell walls, composed of non-starch polysaccharides, contain various bioactive compounds with abundant nutraceutical properties, beneficial for preventing various diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jun Liu, Ziying Hu, Dunhua Liu, Anran Zheng, Qin Ma
Summary: This study investigated the mechanisms by which cold storage affects the water-holding capacity (WHC) of beef through analysis of exudates using an untargeted metabolomics strategy. The findings revealed the presence of ferroptosis during beef storage, which negatively impacted the WHC.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qun Yu, Liuping Fan
Summary: The complex of CA and FA showed better inhibition effect on tyrosinase, leading to fluorescence quenching. The inactivation process can be described by first-order kinetics and Weibull models, while UV-vis spectrum indicated the molecular interactions and molecular docking showed the interaction between CA and FA with the active cavity of tyrosinase.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Johana Andrade, Chelo Gonzalez-Martinez, Amparo Chiralt
Summary: Multilayer materials with good interlayer-adhesion were successfully obtained by thermocompression, showing excellent performance in food packaging. These materials exhibit superior barrier properties and effective control of microbial growth in food.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Muhammad Afzaal, Farhan Saeed, Huda Ateeq, Muhammad Nadeem Akhtar, Ali Imran, Aftab Ahmed, Muhammad Aamir, Fakhar Islam, Iqra Yasmin, Yasir Abbas Shah, Muzzamal Hussain, Adnan Hameed, Roshan Kumar, Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Summary: In this study, Lactobacillus acidophilus was encapsulated in sodium alginate and whey protein isolate with the addition of antacids CaCO3 or Mg(OH)(2), effectively prolonging the viability of probiotics under stressed conditions.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ambreen Naz, Kashif Razzaq, Nighat Raza, Muzzamal Hussain, Ahmed Mujtaba, Muhammad Inam Afzal, Muhammad Umer, Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Amal Hassan Al-Shawi, Maryam Umar, Zarina Mushtaq, Muhammad Imran, Entessar AL JBawi
Summary: This research studied the impact of germination on the enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant activities of five domestic staple legumes from Pakistan. The moisture content and antioxidant enzyme activities of the legumes varied during germination. The findings suggest that incorporating germinated legumes with high antioxidant activity into everyday meals would be a contemporary addition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Aftab Ahmed, Muhammad Awais Saleem, Farhan Saeed, Muhammad Afzaal, Ali Imran, Muhammad Nadeem, Saadia Ambreen, Muhammad Imran, Muzzamal Hussain, Entessar Al Jbawi
Summary: Gynostemma pentaphyllum, also known as an immortal herb, belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is native to China. It has gained attention for its rich phytochemistry, particularly its saponins and sterols. This review provides a comprehensive overview of its taxonomic classification, botanical description, geographical distribution, and in-depth analysis of its therapeutic properties and pharmacological features.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Arslan Ahmad, Farhana Nosheen, Muhammad Umair Arshad, Farhan Saeed, Muhammad Afzaal, Fakhar Islam, Ali Imran, Rabia Noreen, Yuosra Amer Ali, Mohd Asif Shah
Summary: The current investigation aimed to explore the therapeutic and antioxidant potential of black tea. The study involved the compositional analysis, polyphenol extraction, and antioxidant characterization of black tea. Theaflavin was isolated from the tea extract, and its neuroprotective effect was evaluated through a bio-efficacy trial. The findings showed that black tea has promising nutritional composition and exhibited antioxidant activity.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maleeha Fatima, Farhana Nosheen, Muhammad Afzaal, Fakhar Islam, Rabia Noreen, Ali Imran, Yuosra Amer Ali
Summary: This study aimed to assess the nutritional status and health issues of Afghan refugee women living in Islamabad Punjab. The results showed that these women had a high prevalence of underweight, anemia, and low body mass index. There is an urgent need to address the high risk of severe malnutrition in this vulnerable population.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Fakhar Islam, Ali Imran, Farhana Nosheen, Maleeha Fatima, Muhammad Umair Arshad, Muhammad Afzaal, Nosheen Ijaz, Rabia Noreen, Shilpa Mehta, Sunanda Biswas, Izza Faiz Ul Rasool, Muhammad Arslan Aslam, Ifrah Usman, Syeda Mahvish Zahra, Narimane Segueni, Yuosra Amer Ali
Summary: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), including omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, play a crucial role in protecting against various diseases and can be obtained from different sources in a balanced diet. This review article focuses on evaluating research papers on the health risks and benefits of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acid dietary resources. It discusses the types of fatty acids, factors affecting their stability, methods for mitigating oxidative stability, health benefits, and future perspectives in detail.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Nasir Mehmood, Tarique Hussain, Amjad Hameed, Anjaleena Yaseen, Awais Ahmed, Muzzamal Hussain, Entessar Al Jbawi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether vitamin E (Vit-E) and selenium (Se) injections improve colostrum quality in goats. The results showed that parental exposure to antioxidants (Vit-E and Se) can enhance the antioxidant status in colostrum and upgrade its quality.
COGENT FOOD & AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Faiza Kiran, Muhammad Afzaal, Hina Shahid, Farhan Saeed, Aftab Ahmad, Huda Ateeq, Fakhar Islam, Husnain Yousaf, Yasir Abbas Shah, Gulzar Ahmad Nayik, Saleh Alfarraj, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Mohd Asif Shah
Summary: The present study evaluated the effect of protein-based nanoencapsulation on the viability and stability of probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus in digestion conditions and model food. Protein-based nanoparticles were prepared, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus was nano-encapsulated using whey protein and zein protein. Nanoencapsulation significantly improved the stability and viability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus. The encapsulation efficiency was high, and the nanoencapsulated probiotics showed irregular spherical structures. In vitro analysis showed that whey nanoencapsulation had the highest viability, followed by zein nanoencapsulation and free probiotics. Protein nanoencapsulation also affected the sensory properties of food products.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Afza Farooq, Bushra Niaz, Farhan Saeed, Muhammad Afzaal, Muhammad Armghan Khalid, Muhammad Ahtisham Raza, Entessar Al Jbawi
Summary: This study investigated the impact of aloe vera gel-based edible coating on the post-harvest quality of tomatoes. The results showed that the tomatoes with aloe vera-based coating exhibited better preservation effects, including reduced weight loss, maintained soluble solids content and acidity, inhibited microbial growth, and preserved firmness and color during storage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Muhammad Azeem, Farhan Saeed, Muhammad Afzaal, Huda Ateeq, Aftab Ahmad, Atif Liaqat, Rosa Busquets, Jose M. Lorenzo, Mohd Asif Shah
Summary: This study encapsulated probiotics using solid lipid micro particles (SLMP) and demonstrated that the encapsulated probiotics exhibited significant viability under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Solid lipid particles as wall material showed potential to extend the stability and viability of probiotics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ifrah Usman, Saima Sana, Muhammad Afzaal, Ali Imran, Farhan Saeed, Aftab Ahmed, Yasir Abbas Shah, Muniba Munir, Huda Ateeq, Atka Afzal, Iqra Azam, Afaf Ejaz, Gulzar Ahmad Nayik, Mahbubar Rahman Khan
Summary: Food adulteration is a global challenge, and consuming halal food is mandatory for Muslims. Many food products in the market do not disclose the actual ingredients and their source. To ensure the halalness and wholesomeness of food, various conventional and modern methods offer precise analytical approaches.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Hammad Naeem, Ushna Momal, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Shahbaz, Muzzamal Hussain, Suliman A. Alsagaby, Waleed Al Abdulmonem, Maryam Umar, Ahmad Mujtaba, Ahmed H. El-Ghorab, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Mohamed E. Shaker, Mohamed A. Abdelgawad, Entessar AL JBawi
Summary: Polyphenolic phytochemicals have chemopreventive activities against numerous cancer types and may provide a novel, cost-effective way to reduce the global cancer burden.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Muhammad Shahbaz, Muhammad Imran, Muzzamal Hussain, Suliman A. Alsagaby, Ushna Momal, Hammad Naeem, Mohamed A. Abdelgawad, Ahmed H. El-Ghorab, Waleed Al Abdulmonem, Ahmed Bilal Waqar, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Arafa Musa, Entessar Al Jbawi
Summary: Curcumin has anticancer activity by inducing apoptosis and inhibiting proliferation and invasion of tumors through suppressing various cellular signaling pathways. It also possesses anti-tumor activity on different human cancers.
FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hafsa Tahir, Muhammad Aamir, Aftab Ahmed, Muhammad Afzaal, Farhan Saeed, Aasma Asghar, Mahwash Aziz, Mariyam Shahid, Huda Ateeq, Fakhar Islam, Amara Rasheed, Zainab Al-Hawraa Riyad Muedii, Maleeha Fatima, Yasir Abbas Shah, Mohammad Rizwan Khan, Rosa Busquets, Mohd Asif Shah
Summary: The addition of date pulp to cookies has a significant impact on their composition, physical properties, and antioxidant activity. Date pulp enhances the antioxidant potential of cookies and improves their physicochemical profile and sensory evaluation scores. However, higher amounts of date pulp may result in more color and affect the sensory properties of the cookies.
COGENT FOOD & AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Farhan Saeed, Hassan Raza, Aneeqa Ilyas, Fatima Sadiq, Ali Musarrat, Muhammad Afzaal, Muzzamal Hussain, Muhammad Ahtisham Raza, Entessar Al JBawi
Summary: The article aims to elucidate the theoretical background and health benefits of nutmeg, including its antioxidant and antimicrobial potential, as well as its applications in diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory disorders, and cancer. The negative aspects of nutmeg consumption are also discussed in detail, with a critical analysis on its phytochemistry and pharmaco-kinetics.
COGENT FOOD & AGRICULTURE
(2023)