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Food Science & Technology
Fini Sanchez-Garcia, Ignacio Hernandez, Victor M. Palacios, Ana M. Roldan
Summary: This study evaluated the freshness quality and shelf life of the green seaweed Ulva rigida (UR) over a 12-day period stored at 4 and 16 degrees C. The most useful parameters for evaluating freshness were TVB, TMA, microbiological, and sensory analyses.
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Food Science & Technology
Samo Smrke, Jan Adam, Samuel Muehlemann, Ingo Lantz, Chahan Yeretzian
Summary: This study compared four different methods for storing whole roasted coffee beans after opening the package, and found that using a package with integrated screw cap was the most effective in preserving freshness. Using a clip, reclosing with tape, or transferring beans into a container led to a faster loss of freshness. The research sheds light on how consumer practices can impact the secondary shelf-life of whole bean coffee.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Dong Hyeon Park, SangYoon Lee, Jiseon Lee, Eun Jeong Kim, Yeon-Ji Jo, Honggyun Kim, Mi-Jung Choi, Geun-Pyo Hong
Summary: The study found that supercooling can effectively delay oxidative and microbial deteriorations in mackerel during storage, maintaining its freshness and texture properties for a longer period compared to chilling.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Wen Zhang, Zhenzhen Lv, Bing Shi, Zihan Xu, Lijun Zhang
Summary: A nondestructive acoustic vibration method combined with kinetic models was used to evaluate the quality changes and elasticity index (EI) of kiwifruit in shelf life in this study. Results showed that EI and the quality indices changed gradually during storage and were significantly affected by the storage temperature. The first-order kinetic model combined with the Arrhenius model showed good performance for evaluating quality changes and EI for kiwifruit.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Bui Thi Thu Hien, Diem Thi Pham, Lan Phuong Vu, Phuong Hoa Dao, Pham Van Tuyen, Nguyen Viet Nghia, Nguyen Khac Bat
Summary: The Quality Index Method (QIM) is a fast and accurate quality assessment method for calculating preserving time and freshness of sea food. This article introduces a quality assessment program based on the QIM scheme and quality index (QI) for the Jinga shrimp. By observing the changes in appearance and sensory profile of sampled shrimps during 20 days of storage, a QIM scale was constructed and tested on other shrimp samples to evaluate the relationship between QI score and storage time. A correlation equation with an R2 value of 0.97 was established, proving the reliability of the QIM program in predicting the shelf life of Jinga shrimps.
FOODS AND RAW MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Niki Alexi, Konstantina Sfyra, Eugenia Basdeki, Evmorfia Athanasopoulou, Aikaterini Spanou, Marios Chryssolouris, Theofania Tsironi
Summary: The current study aimed to explore the effects of mild processing for shelf-life extension on the raw and cooked quality of gilthead seabream fillets. The results showed that the treated fillets exhibited better freshness and reduced spoilage-related sensory attributes compared to the control ones. The treatment also induced new sensory characteristics in the fillets, which contributed to the preservation of their quality.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yasmin Lima Brasil, J. P. Cruz-Tirado, Douglas Fernandes Barbin
Summary: This study demonstrated that Egg Quality Index (EQI) is the best way to express the freshness of quail eggs, and portable NIR spectrometer shows potential for monitoring quail eggs freshness with good predictive capacity.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chunli Quan, Qian Xi, Xueping Shi, Rongwei Han, Qijing Du, Fereidoun Forghani, Chuanyun Xue, Jiacheng Zhang, Jun Wang
Summary: The study conducted experiments at different storage temperatures for 29-32 days, finding that egg weight, albumen height, and HU decreased while albumen pH increased with storage time. Higher storage temperatures led to faster egg quality deterioration. The developed predictive models showed good accuracy in assessing egg freshness and predicting shelf-life at different storage temperatures.
FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Eduardo Esteves, Jaime Anibal
Summary: The Quality Index Method (QIM) is a leading method for assessing seafood freshness, allowing for quantification of freshness and estimation of remaining shelf-life. Various moderator variables were found to have significant effects on correlation coefficients derived from QIM schemes, but their categorization remains unexplained due to residual heterogeneity and influential studies. Further analysis showed that seafood groups and maximum number of demerit points were significant moderators, affecting the correlation coefficients of QIM schemes. However, potential issues with publication bias and influential studies were discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Praween Nishad, Shukadev Mangaraj
Summary: This study developed and evaluated a solar-powered storage system for smallholders, which can increase the efficiency and shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables. Tomatoes stored in this system showed a longer shelf life and maintained better quality compared to ambient storage.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ainaz Khodanazary, Behrooz Mohammadzadeh
Summary: This study investigates the effect of sodium alginate-gallic acid (ALG-GAL) coating on mackerel's flavor compounds and quality properties during cold storage. The results showed that ALG-GAL coated samples had lower levels of biogenic amines, volatile organic compounds, ATP-related compounds, total viable counts, thiobarbituric acid, and better sensory assessment compared to control samples.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ksenija Rutnik, Miha Ocvirk, Iztok Joze Kosir
Summary: Hops are vital for beer and contribute to its distinctive tastes and aromas. However, their chemical composition changes during storage, affecting the aroma and bitterness of kettle-hopped beers. This study evaluated the effects of three hop varieties and five hop storage index values on aroma and bitterness. The findings showed that old hops did not compromise bitterness or early hopping time, but later additions of old hops reduced hop aroma quality and intensity. The recommended limit values for kettle hopping without negative consequences were determined for different hop varieties and storage indexes.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Hossein Kashani Zadeh, Mike Hardy, Mitchell Sueker, Yicong Li, Angelis Tzouchas, Nicholas MacKinnon, Gregory Bearman, Simon A. Haughey, Alireza Akhbardeh, Insuck Baek, Chansong Hwang, Jianwei Qin, Amanda M. Tabb, Rosalee S. Hellberg, Shereen Ismail, Hassan Reza, Fartash Vasefi, Moon Kim, Kouhyar Tavakolian, Christopher T. Elliott
Summary: This study aims to develop a handheld multimode spectroscopic system for fish quality assessment that is fast, non-destructive, and easy-to-use. Data fusion of visible near infra-red (VIS-NIR) and short wave infra-red (SWIR) reflectance and fluorescence (FL) spectroscopy is applied to classify fish freshness. The study shows that multi-mode spectroscopy achieves 95% accuracy, improving the accuracies of single-mode spectroscopies by 26, 10, and 9% respectively.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Niki Alexi, Kristian Thamsborg, Jeanette Hvam, Birgitte. W. Lund, Lawrence Nsubuga, Roana Melina de Oliveira Hansen, Derek V. Byrne, Jorgen J. Leisner
Summary: This study evaluated a newly developed cadaverine biosensor for assessing the freshness and microbial quality of packaged pork, and found significant correlations between the biosensor readings and sensory and microbial evaluations.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Niki Alexi, Jeanette Hvam, Birgitte W. Lund, Lawrence Nsubuga, Roana Melina de Oliveira Hansen, Kristian Thamsborg, Fabian Lofink, Derek V. Byrne, Jurgen J. Leisner
Summary: This study evaluated a newly developed sensor for estimating the freshness and shelf life of imported tuna loins. The results showed that the cadaverine sensor was effective in estimating the freshness of tuna steaks and predicting the transition from acceptable to unacceptable quality.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sayyedeh Shahrbanoo Zahedi, Arash Larki, Seyyed Jafar Saghanezhad, Yadollah Nikpour
Summary: This research evaluated the potential application of mesoporous SBA-15@DABCO for the selective separation/concentration of Cr(VI) ions in water samples. The method showed a linear calibration curve for Cr(VI) determination with a low limit of detection. It was successfully applied for the determination of Cr(VI) in various environmental water and wastewater samples.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seyyedeh Zeynab Mosavinia, Seyed Mohammad Mousavi, Ainaz Khodanazary, Seyed Mehdi Hosseini
Summary: The combination of ZnONPs and ZEO with CH coating showed antimicrobial effects and improved the biochemical and color properties of Asian sea bass fillets during refrigeration storage. This combination can optimize the storage time of refrigerated seafood.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maryam Mirzaei VandKhanghah, Aliakbar Hedayati, Samaneh Nazeri, Hamid Mohammadi Azarm, Rasoul Ghorbani
Summary: This study investigated the transmission of copper sulfate in the food chain of aquatic organisms, revealing that copper causes histopathological changes in liver tissues and has a strong positive correlation with blood glucose and enzyme levels.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Fahimeh Shajarat, Kamal Ghanemi, Mohammad Alimoradi, Majid Ramezani
Summary: This study successfully synthesised a polydopamine-functionalised biosilica for efficient adsorption of heavy metal ions in different types of water matrices. The method showed good extraction and determination performance, and demonstrated comparable capability in industrial and environmental water samples.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Lotfeali Ayeneh, H. Amanipoor, S. Battaleb-Looie, K. Bagheri Nia
Summary: The study identified and localized geological hazards in the construction phase of Ahvaz Subway Line 1 and assessed the environmental impacts in the surface and subsurface sections. The results showed potential environmental hazards at Stations 1, 2, 11, and 12 in the surface section, and the possibility of subsidence in the subway route due to the type of alluvial material and lithology. Seismic stresses and soil corrosion potential were also identified as key factors to consider along the subway route.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zeinab Tamoradi Babaei, Arash Larki, Kamal Ghanemi
Summary: In this study, two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide nanosheets were synthesized and utilized as an effective adsorbent for preconcentration of heavy metal ions. Various analytical parameters were investigated to optimize the recovery of target ions, resulting in satisfactory recoveries and low detection limits. The kinetics and adsorption isotherms studies showed good fitting with the experimental data, indicating the potential application of the suggested procedure in environmental water sample analysis.
JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Sajjad Abdolvand, Sahar Kaedinejadesfahani
Summary: The study investigated the accumulation of heavy metals in contaminated sediments and Sole fish from Musa estuary. Results showed significant differences in metal values between the liver and gill of fish species, with higher metal concentrations found in the liver. Pearson correlation analyses revealed a positive correlation between sediment and fish for metal concentrations. Geoaccumulation index and enrichment factor analyses indicated high pollution with anthropogenic sources in multiple sampling sites.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parastoo Pourashouri, Hojat Mirsadeghi, Aynaz Khodanazary
Summary: Carotenoprotein extracted from Pacific white shrimp processing waste using alcalase and pepsin showed high protein and carotenoid content, with essential amino acids and dominant non-essential amino acids. The extracted samples also contained high amounts of mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids, with differences in fatty acid compositions between alcalase and pepsin extracted samples. Mineral content was significant in the extracted samples, with higher levels of certain minerals in alcalase-extracted samples. The results suggest that carotenoprotein from processing residue of Pacific white shrimp can be used as a valuable and nutritious food or feed powder.
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Abdolazim Behfar, Narges Aqajari, Mohammad Reza Shushizadeh, Zahra Ramezani, Ebrahim Rajabzadeh Ghatrami
Summary: This study aimed to extract, purify, and characterize alginate from Sargassum angustifolium simultaneous with fucoidan extraction, and to investigate the effect of this process on the structure and properties of alginate. The obtained results showed the removal of 66.54% impurities, such as phenolic compounds, from the alginate extract. The M/G ratio, intrinsic viscosity, and molecular weight of alginate were determined to be 0.61, 0.9 dL/g, and 41.53 kDa, respectively.
JUNDISHAPUR JOURNAL OF NATURAL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Mohammad Hossein Khanjani, Gholamreza Ghaedi, Moslem Sharifinia
Summary: The study demonstrated that adding 0.2% beta-glucan to the diet of rainbow trout significantly improves growth performance, survival, and various haematological, immune, and biochemical parameters.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Asieh Mousavi, Negin Salamat, Alireza Safahieh
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of phenanthrene on the thyroid tissue of Arabian seabream, showing significant impact on the thyroid function of fish.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maryam Saadatmand, Ali Dadolahi-Sohrab, Mostafa Bagheri Tavani, Sayyed-Hossein Khazaei, Faegheh Saadatmand
Summary: This research investigated the concentration of heavy metals in the sediments, gill and muscle tissue of Siganus javus, Padina australis, and Sargassum vulgare collected from the Persian Gulf coasts of Bushehr province. The uptake of metals in the gill and muscle tissue followed the trend Cu > Ni > Pb. The study also calculated the estimated daily intake, estimated weekly intake, allowable fish consumption rate limit, and target hazard quotients for the consumption of this fish. The concentration of heavy metals in the edible parts of the fish did not exceed the permissible limits proposed by relevant authorities, but the Ni concentration was higher than standard. The consumer risk indexes for non-cancerous diseases were lower than standard.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Forough Tajiki, Hossein Mohammad Asgari, Isaac Zamani, Farshid Ghanbari
Summary: This study assessed the impact of two dust sources on the concentration and diversity of airborne fungi, as well as the contribution of dust sources to airborne fungi. The results showed that dust from Hor al-Azim and Shadegan contributed significantly to the ambient fungal community in the study area.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Adel Kassari, Mehdi Behdarvandi Askar
Summary: Submarine pipelines are a safe way to transport petroleum products, and studying the technical knowledge related to them is crucial. The experiments showed that factors such as pipeline diameter, depth, and burial depth influence the force applied to the submarine pipelines, with the absorption method providing reliable results.
SHIPS AND OFFSHORE STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Khadijeh Khalifi, Negin Salamat, Abdolali Movahedinia
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and activity of Na+/K+-ATPase pump in the posterior gills of three species of crabs from different habitats. The results showed that the activity of NKA pump was higher in estuarial and marine species, while freshwater species had lower dependence on this enzyme.
OCEAN SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2022)
