Review
Food Science & Technology
Ali Khoddami, Valeria Messina, Komala Vadabalija Venkata, Asgar Farahnaky, Christopher L. Blanchard, Thomas H. Roberts
Summary: Sorghum grain is a major staple food in Africa and Asia, but it is primarily used as animal feed in Western countries. However, due to the ability of sorghum crops to resist heat and drought and the excellent functional properties of sorghum in healthy diets, there is potential for the development of new sorghum-based foods.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Giulia Rampazzo, Teresa Gazzotti, Elisa Zironi, Giampiero Pagliuca
Summary: Hive products can be affected by herbicides like glyphosate and glufosinate, which may harm bees and humans. This review collects and compares data from various studies to provide an overview of the presence of these herbicides and their metabolites in hive products, as well as their potential impacts on health and recent regulatory developments. The data shows that these substances can be found in hive products, but usually at lower concentrations than the maximum residue limits. However, the use of different analytical methods and incomplete search for regulated compounds make comparisons challenging. Further studies and harmonization of analytical methodologies and data management procedures are necessary.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Maofeng Dong, Guangyue Wen, Junshun Li, Tan Wang, Jiaqing Huang, Yubo Li, Hongxia Tang, Qiang Sun, Weimin Wang
Summary: An innovative method was established for the determination of 1-MCP in vegetables and fruits by deriving it to a more easily analyzable form. The method validation results met the Chinese guidelines for testing pesticide residues in crops, and the residue levels of 1-MCP in commercially available samples were below 5 µg/kg, satisfying EU or Japan MRLs.
Article
Agronomy
Meghan Dilliott, Nader Soltani, David C. Hooker, Darren E. Robinson, Peter H. Sikkema
Summary: Adding specific herbicides to glyphosate + dicamba applied preplant can improve the level and consistency of control against glyphosate/dicamba-resistant Canada fleabane in soybean.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wissam Sahyoun, Sopheak Net, Moomen Baroudi, Baghdad Ouddane
Summary: QuEChERS CEN Standard Method EN 15662 method with modification was used to extract and purify pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables matrix. The study found that organic fruits and vegetables had lower levels of pesticide residues compared to those from intensive agricultural practices. Washing or removing skin can reduce the health impact of pesticides in fruits and vegetables.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
El-Sayed A. El-Sheikh, Mahmoud M. Ramadan, Ahmed E. El-Sobki, Ali A. Shalaby, Mark R. McCoy, Ibrahim A. Hamed, Mohamed-Bassem Ashour, Bruce D. Hammock
Summary: The use of pesticides in agriculture increases production but can also have harmful effects on human health. This study investigated the levels of pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits from farmers' markets in Sharkia Governorate, Egypt. The results showed that a significant number of samples had pesticide residues exceeding the maximum residual limits. This highlights the importance of continuous monitoring to ensure food safety.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Didem Kazar Soydan, Nalan Turgut, Melis Yalcin, Cafer Turgut, Perihan Binnur Kurt Karakus
Summary: The study in the Aegean region of Turkey from 2012 to 2016 found pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables samples, with some exceeding maximum residue limits (MRLs) set by Turkish authorities. Chlorpyrifos, azoxystrobin, and triadimenol were among the pesticides with the highest detected levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaoyu Luo, Xin Zeng, Dandan Wei, Cuicui Ma, Jiahao Li, Xinghong Guo, Linghui Cheng, Zhenxing Mao
Summary: This study collected 3307 samples of 24 vegetables and fruits from 18 regions of Henan Province, China in 2021 to assess pesticide residue levels and analyze differences between different sources. Thirteen kinds of pesticides were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and detection rates were compared using the chi-square test. Pesticide residues were detected in all samples, except for ginger, pimento, edible fungi, and yam. The detection rates of difenoconazole, acetamiprid, carbendazim, procymidone, emamectin benzoate, lambda-cyhalothrin, cypermethrin, and dimethomorph were different in supermarkets and traditional farmers' markets.
FOOD ADDITIVES & CONTAMINANTS PART B-SURVEILLANCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cristian Rojas, Jose F. Aranda, Elisa Pacheco Jaramillo, Irene Losilla, Piercosimo Tripaldi, Pablo R. Duchowicz, Eduardo A. Castro
Summary: This study developed a computational model to predict the retention time of pesticides detected in fruits and vegetables, using MS data and molecular descriptors. Multiple MLR models were analyzed for consensus, and the optimal model was evaluated based on various criteria. The model was successfully applied for predicting the retention time of an external set of 57 pesticides.
Article
Acoustics
Zarghona Siddique, Aman Ullah Malik, Muhammad Rafique Asi, Muhammad Inam-Ur-Raheem, Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Abdullah
Summary: The study showed that sonolytic ozonation treatment was effective in significantly reducing pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits, providing a good food safety practice to reduce health risks.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gideon Oluwasogo Odewale, Mosudi Babatunde Sosan, John Adekunle Oyedele Oyekunle, Adeoluwa Oluwaseyi Adeleye
Summary: The study found pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables in Nigeria exceeding EU Maximum Residue Limits, with potential health risks in some samples. Particularly, alpha-HCH in tomatoes and watermelon may pose systemic health risks for children and carcinogenic health risks for adults and children. It highlights the importance of implementing policies for regular monitoring of pesticide residues to ensure food safety and protect human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiangzi Jin, Han Yeong Kaw, Yunan Liu, Jinhua Zhao, Xiangfan Piao, Dongri Jin, Miao He, Xiu-Ping Yan, John L. Zhou, Donghao Li
Summary: The study combined gas-liquid microextraction technique with dispersive solid phase extraction to establish a one-step sample pretreatment method for rapid analysis of multi-class pesticides in plant-derived foods. The method demonstrated good trueness and precision, successfully quantifying four pesticides in real food samples. The multiresidue analysis feature of GLME has further potential for on-site determination of organic pollutants to safeguard food safety and human health.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Haitao Jiang, Wanli Zhang, Yan Xu, Yiqin Zhang, Yijing Pu, Jiankang Cao, Weibo Jiang
Summary: PDFBPs are rich sources of high added-value materials that can maintain the postharvest quality of fruits and vegetables. These materials include extracts of bioactive compounds, polysaccharides, oligosaccharides, proteins, essential oils, and nanoparticles. By developing edible coatings or biodegradable films, these materials can extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables and enhance their disease resistance.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wei-Han Hsu, Sheng-Yi Chen, Jia-Hong Lin, Gow-Chin Yen
Summary: Vegetables and fruits may contain pesticide residues, but it has been found that saponins extracted from soybean byproducts and camellia seed cake can effectively remove these residues, which is significant for the fresh-cut vegetables and fruits industry.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Alamgir A. Dar, Ishrat Jan, Mehraj D. Shah, Javid A. Sofi, G. I. Hassan, Shahnawaz R. Dar
Summary: In this study, an analytical method was developed and validated for the assessment of pesticide residues in commonly consumed vegetables and fruits. The method was modified to reduce solvent consumption and improve environmental friendliness. It showed good linearity, precision, and accuracy, making it suitable for analyzing pesticide residues in various types of produce.
BIOMEDICAL CHROMATOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Beata M. Kolakowski, Krystyna Johaniuk, Helen Zhang, Etsuko Yamamoto
Summary: Edible insects were tested for potential microbiological and chemical health hazards. No Salmonella spp. or E. coli (.100 CFU/g) was detected. 89% compliance was found with Canadian pesticide regulations. Glyphosate and its metabolite, AMPA, were the most commonly detected pesticides. All insect products tested were deemed safe for human consumption.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2021)