Article
Energy & Fuels
Etiele Greque de Morais, Itaciara Larroza Nunes, Janice Izabel Druzian, Michele Greque de Morais, Ana Priscila Centeno da Rosa, Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa
Summary: This study found that cultivating microalgae Spirulina sp. LEB 18 in medium supplemented with crude glycerol significantly increased biomass productivity and protein content, while also enhancing the synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids. This has important implications for reducing production costs and obtaining microalgal biomass products.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Etiele Greque de Morais, Itaciara Larroza Nunes, Janice Izabel Druzian, Michele Greque de Morais, Ana Priscila Centeno da Rosa, Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different concentrations of crude glycerol on the productivity, biomass concentration, and biomolecules content of Spirulina sp. LEB 18 cultures. The results showed that a glycerol concentration of 2.5 g L-1 led to the highest biomass productivity, with proteins being the main component that could be used to obtain high-added-value compounds. Additionally, the cultivation of microalgae with crude glycerol could contribute to a more sustainable biodiesel production process.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Patricia Costa da Silva, Tassiele Toledo, Vandre Briao, Telma Elita Bertolin, Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa
Summary: The study focused on the development of products with bioactive peptides from Spirulina, showing their potential in enhancing antioxidant activity and physical properties when added to snacks, thus indicating a viable natural alternative for improving the quality of extruded foods.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Thamilla Thalline Batista de Oliveira, Izabel Miranda dos Reis, Mariana Bastos de Souza, Eliete da Silva Bispo, Leonardo Fonseca Maciel, Janice Izabel Druzian, Pedro Paulo Lordelo Guimaraes Tavares, Andressa de Oliveira Cerqueira, Elba dos Santos Boa Morte, Maria Beatriz Abreu Gloria, Valterney Lima Deus, Ligia Regina Radomille de Santana
Summary: The study used spray drying to microencapsulate Spirulina sp. LEB-18 and incorporate it into chocolate milk, resulting in increased protein content and reduced total lipids. Sensory analysis showed that the incorporation of microalgae additives can enhance the acceptability of functional chocolate milk products.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Arthur P. Cordeiro, Alessandro O. de M. Nogueira, Henrique Z. Salgado, Lucas T. F. Kokuszi, Jorge A. Costa, Vania R. de Lima, Lucielen O. Santos
Summary: The combination of mixotrophic culture and magnetic field (MF) application is a promising alternative method to increase microalga protein and phycocyanin production. In the study, mixotrophic culture with 1 g/L molasses resulted in higher biomass concentration and carbohydrate content, while the application of magnetic fields increased protein yield and productivity.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Adriana R. Machado, Pedro M. P. Silva, Antonio A. Vicente, Leonor A. Souza-Soares, Ana C. Pinheiro, Miguel A. Cerqueira
Summary: This study successfully encapsulated a phenolic extract from Spirulina sp. LEB-18 in alginate particles, demonstrating high encapsulation efficiency and revealing the release behavior of phenolic compounds under different pH conditions and during in vitro gastrointestinal digestion.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Etiele Greque de Morais, Jenyfer de Almeida Conceicao, Itaciara Larroza Nunes, Janice Izabel Druzian, Michele Greque de Morais, Ana Priscila Centeno da Rosa, Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa
Summary: Changes in lighting conditions and the use of crude glycerol supplementation were found to have significant effects on biomass and cell growth in Spirulina sp. LEB 18. The 12:12 photoperiod resulted in the highest productivity and biomass concentration, with favorable characteristics for animal feed enrichment.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alessandro Oliveira de Moraes Nogueira, Lucas Thadeu Felipe Kokuszi, Arthur Poester Cordeiro, Henrique Ziebell Salgado, Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa, Lucielen Oliveira Santos, Vania Rodrigues de Lima
Summary: This study investigated the physicochemical properties of soybean asolectin (ASO) liposomes loaded with phycocyanin (Phy) extracted from Spirulina sp. LEB 18. The interactions between Phy and the liposomes were found to impact the lipid arrangement and polar groups in the system, which in turn influenced the antioxidant responses of Phy. These findings provide new chemical insights into the potential nutraceutical applications of Phy-loaded liposomes in inflammatory and viral infection processes.
CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS OF LIPIDS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Margarita Ramirez-Carmona, Leidy Rendon-Castrillon, Carlos Ocampo-Lopez, Diego Sanchez-Osorno
Summary: By preparing fish feed using powdered Spirulina and agro-industrial waste, the study showed that the product obtained has good water floatability and stability, can be used as fish feed, and has potential application value for feeding tilapia.
Article
Polymer Science
eder C. Lima, Diana Pinto, Matias Schadeck Netto, Glaydson S. Dos Reis, Luis F. O. Silva, Guilherme L. Dotto
Summary: In this study, two strains of Spirulina platensis were used as biosorbents to efficiently remove Nd element from aqueous media, with LEB-18 showing better biosorption results. The research proposed a mechanism of electrostatic attraction between Nd3+ and phosphate and sulfate groups of Spirulina platensis.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Subramaniyam Suresh, Ramachandran Sivaramakrishnan, Kuravappullam Vedaiyan Radha, Aran Incharoensakdi, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: Phytase enzymes play a vital role in animal feed applications, and this study focused on improving their production through ultrasonication treated rice bran. Optimal conditions for ultrasound treatment were determined, leading to a significant increase in phytase production. Various analytical methods were used to study the characteristics of treated rice bran, confirming the effectiveness of ultrasonication treatment in enhancing phytase production.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Roberta da Costa Kosinski, Juliana Botelho Moreira, Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa, Michele Greque de Morais
Summary: This study evaluated the ability of Spirulina sp. LEB 18 to produce macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, polyhydroxybutyrate, and lipids) under a two-stage cultivation strategy. The highest lipid content (37.0%) was achieved by reducing nitrogen on the 5th day of the first stage. To obtain the highest carbohydrate content (58.1%), cultivations should be conducted in a single stage with 10% nitrogen source. The highest protein content (73.8%) was obtained on the 10th day of the first stage with 100% nitrogen. The two-stage cultivation on day 10 provided proteins (57.4%) on day 5, lipids (34.6%) on day 15, and PHB (29.6%) and carbohydrates (15.8%) on day 20, enabling the operation of microalgal biomass in a biorefinery system.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Afifah Zahra Agista, Sharon Angela Tanuseputero, Takuya Koseki, Ardiansyah, Slamet Budijanto, Halima Sultana, Yusuke Ohsaki, Chiu-Li Yeh, Suh-Ching Yang, Michio Komai, Hitoshi Shirakawa
Summary: This study isolated bioactive compounds in fermented rice bran and found that tryptamine may play a key role in its anti-inflammatory function. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory effects of tryptamine may depend on the activity of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Barbara P. Moreira, Crisleine P. Draszewski, Dian Celante, Leoni Brondani, Daniel Lachos-Perez, Flavio D. Mayer, Ederson R. Abaide, Fernanda Castilhos
Summary: The composition of defatted rice bran was modified by deep eutectic solvent pretreatment, leading to increased content of lignin and hemicellulose. As a result, the yield of fermentable sugars during subcritical water hydrolysis was significantly improved.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bruno da Costa Menestrino, Luisa Sala, Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa, Jaqueline Garda Buffon, Lucielen Oliveira Santos
Summary: This study found that the effects on the metabolism of Spirulina sp. are directly related to the photosynthesis cycle and time period in which the magnetic field (MF) was applied. The lipid concentration increased in all conditions and important changes were observed in the protein profile.
BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marcy Heli Paiva Rodrigues, Larine Kupski, Taiana Denardi de Souza, Jean Lucas de Oliveira Arias, Marcelo Montes D'oca, Eliana Badiale Furlong
Summary: This study evaluated the relationship between nutrients, bioactive compounds, and antioxidant activity in commercial tomato varieties grown in field conditions. The results showed that cherry and Italian tomatoes were the best sources of functional compounds and antioxidants among the tested varieties.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Thaisa Duarte Santos, Eliana Badiale Furlong
Summary: The occurrence of biological contaminants in common beans presents a challenge for food safety, as they can impact crop yield and human health in various ways, requiring further research to reduce risks.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Karen Vanessa Marimon Sibaja, Sabrina De Oliveira Garcia, Wesclen Vilar Nogueira, Francine Kerstner de Oliveira, Eliana Badiale-Furlong, Jaqueline Garda-Buffon
Summary: The study examined occurrences of AFM1 in milk and dairy products in Latin America from 2003 to 2018, revealing high levels of incidence and concentration. Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Mexico had the highest estimated daily intakes of AFM1. Over the 15-year period, the average intake values in Latin American countries exceeded recommended levels.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lisiane Martins Volcao, Priscila Cristina Bartolomeu Halicki, Anelise Christ-Ribeiro, Daniela Fernandes Ramos, Eliana Badiale-Furlong, Robson Andreazza, Eduardo Bernardi, Flavio Manoel Rodrigues da Silva Junior
Summary: The hydroalcoholic extract from Lactarius deliciosus inhibited the growth of Monilinia fructicola and reduced phytopathogen mycelial development. Furthermore, the extract exhibited phytotoxicity on Brassica oleracea seeds, affecting germination percentage and growth measures, while showing no cytotoxicity in Vero cell lines.
JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-PART A-CURRENT ISSUES
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Andressa Cunha Lemos, Veronica Simoes de Borba, Manuel Cezar Macedo Barbosa Nogueira de Souza, Priscila Tessmer Scaglioni, Maristela Barnes Cerqueira, Eliana Badiale-Furlong
Summary: Wheat is a globally grown cereal and is used as the main ingredient in foods like bread, cakes, and pasta. Processing these foods can lead to the formation of toxic contaminants, raising concerns about food safety. Research on processing contaminants in wheat-based foods is lacking in up-to-date information, and there is limited study on commercial samples from different regions.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kelly Cristina Massarolo, Priscila Rodrigues, Claudia Fetter Jorge Ferreira, Larine Kupski, Eliana Badiale-Furlong
Summary: This study compares the distribution of aflatoxins and fumonisin in different fractions of corn obtained by wet and dry milling. The results show that wet milling with lactic acid solution is the most effective method to reduce mycotoxin contamination in the endosperm fraction, while dry milling also significantly reduces the concentration of these toxins. However, dry milling increases fumonisin contamination in the germ and pericarp fraction.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lian da Costa Abrao, Dennis Guilherme Costa-Silva, Michele Goulart dos Santos, Maristela Barnes Rodrigues Cerqueira, Eliana Badiale-Furlong, Ana Luiza Muccillo-Baisch, Mariana Appel Hort
Summary: The study found that organic cultivated yerba mate extract showed lower cytotoxicity in vitro compared to traditional extract, had a protective effect against rotenone-induced toxicity, and exhibited less toxicity in zebrafish embryos.
JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH-PART A-CURRENT ISSUES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Juliana Scanavacca, Maria Graciela Iecher Faria, Gabriela Catuzo Canonico Silva, Rodrigo Sadao Inumaro, Jose Eduardo Goncalves, Larine Kupski, Zilda Cristiani Gazim
Summary: Tetradenia riparia is a plant known for its rich essential oil that has various biological activities, including antifungal and antimycotoxigenic properties. Chemical analysis showed that the essential oil and crude extract from the leaves, stems, and flower buds of T. riparia have inhibitory effects on various fungi.
FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONTAMINANTS PART A-CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS CONTROL EXPOSURE & RISK ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Veronica Simoes de Borba, Andressa Cunha Lemos, Marcy Heli Paiva Rodrigues, Victoria Marques Gropelli, Maristela Barnes Rodrigues Cerqueira, Eliana Badiale-Furlong
Summary: This study successfully achieved significant reduction of waste and cost and lower exposure risk for analysts through miniaturization of the quantification step in analytical methods, without compromising the reliability and applicability of the methods. The miniaturized methods also scored high in terms of greener analysis.
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Larine Kupski, Duane Volpato, Caroline B. Rocha, Eliana B. Furlong, Sergiane C. Barbosa, Ednei G. Primel
Summary: In this study, a method for the detection of OTA and OT alpha was developed using DLLME technique, and the enzymatic hydrolysis of OTA was studied. A prediction model for OTA degradation was established based on the kinetic study, providing guidance for OTA biotransformation in different food matrices.
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maristela Barnes Rodrigues Cerqueira, Veronica Simoes de Borba, Marcy Heli Paiva Rodrigues, Cinthia Ortiz Silveira, Eliana Badiale-Furlong, Larine Kupski
Summary: This study assessed a reliable and accessible method based on QuEChERS and HPLC-PDA for simultaneous determination of several mycotoxins in oat products. The method proved to be accurate, reliable, and cost-effective for monitoring and ensuring the quality of different oat products.
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Andressa Cunha Lemos, Veronica Simoes de Borba, Janaina Fernandes de Medeiros Burkert, Priscila Tessmer Scaglioni, Eliana Badiale-Furlong
Summary: This study used a factorial design to find the best combination of fermentation and baking time in white bread to reduce acrylamide and HMF formation. The results showed that reducing fermentation time and increasing baking time resulted in a significant reduction in contaminants. Color parameters were good indicators of acrylamide and HMF formation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Taiana Denardi-Souza, Carlos Luz, Jordi Manes, Eliana Badiale-Furlong, Giuseppe Meca
Summary: The phenolic extracts from rice bran cultivated with Rhizopus oryzae have been shown to effectively inhibit the production of mycotoxins by Fusarium strains on sweet corn cobs, making it a promising alternative for reuse of agricultural waste.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
