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Food Science & Technology
Loubna Abou el Qassim, Beatriz Martinez, Ana Rodriguez, Alberto Davalos, Maria-Carmen Lopez de las Hazas, Mario Menendez Miranda, Luis J. Royo
Summary: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are potential biomarkers due to their ability to regulate gene expression and resist adverse conditions. Studies have investigated their potential as biomarkers for dairy production systems based on their levels in raw milk, but it is unclear if these levels remain consistent after technological or culinary treatments such as fermentation.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
S. Touhami, A. Marciniak, A. Doyen, G. Brisson
Summary: Mechanical and physicochemical treatments of milk can modify the structure of casein micelles and impact their techno-functional properties. Alkalinization and ultra-high-pressure homogenization have the potential to improve the functionality of dairy ingredients.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Thummalacharla Chaitanya Krishna, Agnieszka Najda, Aarti Bains, Mansuri M. Tosif, Rafal Paplinski, Magdalena Kaplan, Prince Chawla
Summary: Milk is an important source of nutrients for mammalian neonates, but its perishable nature can lead to the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Heat treatments are used to improve the shelf life of milk, with UHT milk having a more cooked flavor. Factors such as processing parameters, storage conditions, and packaging type influence the quality characteristics and consumer acceptance of milk.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alvaro T. Lemos, Brian J. Goodfellow, Ivonne Delgadillo, Jorge A. Saraiva
Summary: 1H NMR spectroscopy and multivariate analysis were used to study the effect of hyperbaric storage on the chemical composition of high pressure pasteurized milk, revealing differences between HS and RF samples. The study concluded that HS at room temperature is a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional refrigeration for food preservation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shanshan Yang, Yuqiong Piao, Xinfei Li, Delun Mu, Shuaiqi Ji, Rina Wu, Junrui Wu
Summary: Thermosonication is a viable technique to replace conventional thermal processing and has been used to kill heat-resistant Bacillus and extend the shelf life of pasteurized milk. The study found that thermosonication treatment significantly reduced the number of Bacillus subtilis and improved the quality of milk. It also had an effect on cell membrane permeability and enzyme activities. The findings suggest that this new decontamination method can be implemented in the dairy industry to enhance the quality and shelf life of pasteurized milk.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jozef Curlej, Peter Zajac, Jozef Capla, Jozef Golian, Lucia Benesova, Adam Partika, Alexander Feher, Silvia Jakabova
Summary: Milk, a highly nutritious food processed by heat treatment, undergoes molecular changes in whey proteins, resulting in the formation of whey protein-casein polymer complex. Increased temperature and duration of heat treatment significantly enhance the formation of this complex.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kataneh Aalaei, Bekzod Khakimov, Cristian De Gobba, Lilia Ahrne
Summary: The study revealed significant differences in gastric digestion of milk proteins between adult and elderly models, with different milk processing methods showing varying digestion patterns in the elderly digestive system.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. Al-Farsi, I. Al-Gharibi, A. Al-Abri, A. Al-Humaimi, F. Al-Nabhani, H. Al-Hashmi, K. Al-Sarmi, S. Al-Shibli
Summary: The study found that half of the surveyed outlets in Oman did not provide suitable conditions for storing pasteurized milk, with grocery stores being the main offenders. However, samples stored at 5 degrees C and 8 degrees C for 12 days showed no changes in physicochemical and microbiological properties, meeting standard specifications. This suggests that storing pasteurized milk at 5 degrees C for 9 days after production is safe.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Laurien Ulfman, Angela Tsuang, Aline B. Sprikkelman, Anne Goh, R. J. Joost van Neerven
Summary: The incidence of food allergies has increased worldwide in the past 20 years. Early introduction of allergenic foods has been shown to reduce the risk of allergies, but less is known about the introduction of cow's milk. Recent studies suggest that early introduction of cow's-milk-based formulas with intact milk proteins can reduce the risk of cow's milk allergy, while very early introduction followed by discontinuation may increase the risk.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jie Zhang, John A. Duley, David M. Cowley, Paul N. Shaw, Pieter Koorts, Nidhi Bansal
Summary: This study compared the effects of Holder pasteurization (HoP) and hydrostatic high-pressure (HHP) processing on human milk proteins. The results showed that HHP processing better preserved the protein profile of human milk compared to HoP.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dongfei Tan, Hongda Zhang, Sijia Tan, Yi Xue, Man Jia, Xiaoyu Zhu, Huaxing Wu, Gang Chen
Summary: Untargeted peptide profiling can differentiate ultra-high temperature processed milk and reconstituted milk. The identified marker peptides have different responses to heat load and storage time, providing insights for monitoring heating and storage processes of milk.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Valentina Maria Merlino, Stefano Massaglia, Danielle Borra, Antonio Mimosi, Paolo Cornale
Summary: This study investigated the preferences and purchasing habits of fresh pasteurized milk consumers and ultra-high temperature treated milk consumers in north-west Italy, and found that the consumers' socio-demographic characteristics and the type of milk chosen have an impact on their preferences. This has important implications for developing more effective marketing strategies.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fang Wang, Wanning Fan, Shiyu Tian
Summary: This study investigates the impact of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on rennet-induced gelation of ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk. The results show that inoculating S. cerevisiae in UHT milk leads to an increase in ethanol content, a decrease in pH, an increase in particle size and Zeta potential, as well as an advancement and increase in the elasticity index. Additionally, the number of S. cerevisiae cells affects the structure and properties of the induced curds.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Shetal Shah, Emily Miller, Allison Rose, Krystle Perez
Summary: Pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) has been shown to reduce the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis in very low birth weight infants. However, lack of Medicaid and private insurance coverage for PDHM use in neonatal intensive care units leads to disparities based on birth state and socioeconomic status. Through collaboration between local and national American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) chapters, a PDHM Advocacy Toolkit was created to promote Medicaid coverage. Over 5 years, advocacy efforts led by neonatologists and incentivized by AAP funds resulted in 5 additional states providing Medicaid payment for PDHM, increasing the coverage to over 55% of nationally born very low birth weight infants. This case study provides a template for other pediatric specialists to advocate for niche-focused issues at the state level.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Natalia Zofia Maryniak, Ana Isabel Sancho, Egon Bech Hansen, Katrine Lindholm Bggh
Summary: Cow's milk allergy is the most prevalent type of food allergy among infants. There is a growing demand for more options for infant feeding, especially for the prevention and management of cow's milk allergy. Milk from other mammalian sources and proteins from plant sources have gained increased interest due to their potentially lower allergenicity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoyin Zhang, Zhanbo Xiong, Ming Li, Nan Zheng, Shengguo Zhao, Jiaqi Wang
Summary: This study successfully identified active urease from rumen microbial communities using an activity- and enrichment-based metaproteomic analysis. This provides a target for designing a novel efficient urease inhibitor to regulate rumen microbial urease activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Wei Li, Le Zhang, Qingbiao Xu, Wenbo Yang, Jianan Zhao, Ying Ren, Zhendong Yu, Libao Ma
Summary: This study found that taxifolin can ameliorate DSS-induced colitis by altering gut microbiota to increase the production of SCFAs, thereby reducing intestinal inflammation and mucosal damage.
Review
Microbiology
Sijia Liu, Christina D. Moon, Nan Zheng, Sharon Huws, Shengguo Zhao, Jiaqi Wang
Summary: Although we have gained extensive understanding of the diversity of microbial life on earth through culture-independent metagenomic DNA sequence analyses, the isolation and cultivation of microbes is still crucial for direct study and confirmation of their functions and roles. However, the majority of environmental microbes remain uncultured, making it a priority to culture these rare or poorly characterized groups in order to further understand microbiome functions. Additionally, cultivated isolates may have various applications such as new probiotics, biocontrol agents, and industrial processes. The increasing availability of metagenomic and meta-transcriptomic sequence information allows for more opportunities to guide the isolation and cultivation of microbes of interest.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bingyao Du, Lu Meng, Haoming Wu, Huaigu Yang, Huimin Liu, Nan Zheng, Yangdong Zhang, Shengguo Zhao, Jiaqi Wang
Summary: Milk, a nutritionally rich food, has been associated with dairy product safety incidents caused by microbial contamination. This study found low levels of bacterial numbers in pasteurized milk products, primarily consisting of Acinetobacter, Macrococcus, Pseudomonas, and Lactococcus. Contamination by Stenotrophomonas and Acinetobacter was found in equipment rinse water and air samples. The Source Tracker model analysis revealed a significant relationship between microorganisms in final milk products and contamination in product tanks and raw milk.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Lu Meng, Ruirui Zhang, Lei Dong, Haiyan Hu, Huimin Liu, Nan Zheng, Jiaqi Wang, Jianbo Cheng
Summary: This study investigated the biodiversity, toxicity, and proteolytic activity of Bacillus cereus sensu lato (B. cereus sl) in farm environment and raw bovine milk. The results showed different sequence types and toxin gene profiles in the isolates. B. cereus sl demonstrated high spoilage potentials and its proteolytic activity was affected by heat treatment. Strict cleaning management should be implemented to control B. cereus sl and ensure high-quality milk products.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liyuan Cai, Min Li, Shuyi Zhou, Qingbiao Xu
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different ratios of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Clostridium butyricum on rumen fermentation and growth performance of goats in hot summer. The results showed that probiotics significantly increased the pH values, activities of ruminal cellulolytic enzymes, and the concentrations of ammonia nitrogen, acetic acid, propionic acid, total volatile fatty acids, vitamins B1 and B2, and niacin. Moreover, the probiotic-supplemented groups had higher dry matter intake, average daily gain, and digestibilities of DM, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qianqian Yao, Huiying Li, Yanan Gao, Nan Zheng, Veronique Delcenserie, Jiaqi Wang
Summary: Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) have been shown to protect the intestinal barrier by promoting mucin secretion and suppressing inflammation in mouse inflammatory models. However, the individual functions of different HMOs in enhancing mucin expression have not been compared, and the underlying mechanisms are still unclear.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xue Yang, Xue Li, Yanan Gao, Jiaqi Wang, Nan Zheng
Summary: Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) are environmental pollutants that pose a carcinogenic risk to humans. This study found that AFB1 and AFM1 affect intestinal resistance to pollutants and cause lipid metabolism disorders, which may be the main mechanism of their enterotoxicity.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yufeng Du, Ya Gao, Mingyang Hu, Jinxiu Hou, Linhai Yang, Xianghuang Wang, Wenjuan Du, Jianxin Liu, Qingbiao Xu
Summary: Colonization and development of the gut microbiome are essential for the growth and health of calves. This review summarized the colonization, beneficial nutrition, immune function, gut barrier function, and evolution of core microbiota in the gut of calves of different ages. Homeostasis of the gut microbiome is beneficial for the nutritional and immune system development of calves. Disruption of the gut microbiome leads to digestive diseases in calves, such as diarrhea and intestinal inflammation. Colonization of microbiota in the gut of calves is influenced by various factors, including probiotics, diet, age, and genotype. The interaction between gut microbiota and the immune system of calves is crucial for colonization. The abundance and diversity of commensal microbiota play a critical role in the health of calves.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xufang Wu, Fengen Wang, Meiqing Chen, Jiaqi Wang, Yangdong Zhang
Summary: The aim of this research was to establish a method for quantifying 10 short-chain fatty acids (FSCFAs) in raw cow milk. Acidified raw cow milk samples were processed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry after pretreatment with hydrochloric acid ethanol (0.5%) solution. Except for iso C5:0 and anteiso C5:0 co-elution, the remaining eight FSCFAs were effectively separated by chromatography. The methodological validation showed satisfactory linear relationships, low limits of quantification, good recoveries, and precision. Our study provides a valuable method for future quality and safety control of raw milk and nutritional studies.
Editorial Material
Agronomy
Juan Han, Jiaqi Wang
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kaizhen Liu, Yangdong Zhang, Guoxin Huang, Nan Zheng, Shengguo Zhao, Jiaqi Wang
Summary: The total milk solid (TMS) content is an important indicator of milk quality. Variations in rumen bacterial community have been found to be associated with TMS in dairy cows. This study investigated the relationship between rumen bacteria and TMS content in Holstein dairy cows. The results showed that the dry matter intake and specific bacteria in the rumen were significantly related to TMS content.
