Review
Food Science & Technology
Vanessa Pereira Perez Alonso, Marianna Miranda Furtado, Caio Henrique Tadashi Iwase, Juliana Zara Brondi-Mendes, Maristela da Silva Nascimento
Summary: This article provides a detailed overview of microbial resistance mechanisms to sanitizers, including genetic modifications, biofilm formation, and permeability barrier.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Goksel Tirpanci Sivri, Ahmed G. Abdelhamid, David R. Kasler, Ahmed E. Yousef
Summary: Biofilm formation in food processing environment and equipment increases the risk of spoilage and contamination. Integrating ozone into cleaning operations can effectively eliminate Pseudomonas biofilms, reducing dependence on conventional cleaning agents.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Xingjian Bai, Cindy H. Nakatsu, Arun K. Bhunia
Summary: Biofilm formation by bacteria in food processing environments is a major source of foodborne illness outbreaks. This review focuses on the connection between bacterial biofilm formation and pathogenicity in common foodborne pathogens. Molecular level studies reveal the dual functions of bacterial molecules in biofilm formation and pathogenicity.
Article
Microbiology
Ibtissem Doghri, Tamazight Cherifi, Coralie Goetz, Francois Malouin, Mario Jacques, Philippe Fravalo
Summary: The study explored the efficacy of molecules such as tomatidine, zinc chloride, EDTA, and a complex mixture from CNS exoproducts in counteracting L. monocytogenes biofilm formation. The active molecules showed significant inhibition in the early stage of biofilm development but were ineffective in dispersing mature biofilms. Prevention of surface attachment was associated with disruption of bacterial motility, highlighting the critical role of motility in biofilm formation.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jean-Yves Maillard, Isabella Centeleghe
Summary: Biofilms are commonly found in healthcare settings and are resistant to antimicrobials, contributing to healthcare-associated infections (HAI). The resistance is due to the presence of a matrix composed of extracellular polymeric substances and eDNA, and the multispecies composition of environmental biofilms also affects antimicrobial efficacy. There are two main types of biofilms in healthcare settings: hydrated biofilms, such as in drains and medical devices, and environmental dry biofilms (DSB) on surfaces and possibly in medical devices. Controlling biofilms requires reducing microbial bioburden and measuring regrowth time for hydrated biofilms, and reducing bioburden and bacterial transfer for DSB. Lack of standardized biofilm efficacy tests and protocols hinders control efforts, emphasizing the importance of educating stakeholders about biofilms and efficacy tests.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Lei Yuan, Faizan A. Sadiq, Ni Wang, Zhenquan Yang, Guoqing He
Summary: The modern food processing environment provides ideal conditions for the formation of biofilms by foodborne and spoilage microorganisms, posing a serious problem in the food industry. Biofilms can lead to foodborne illness and spoilage, emphasizing the need for effective control measures such as hurdle technology. Understanding the mechanisms behind biofilm resistance to disinfectants and effective hurdle technologies is essential in ensuring safe food production.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
L. Palaiodimou, S. Fanning, E. M. Fox
Summary: This study identified key genetic markers related to persistence of Listeria strains, such as disinfectant resistance markers and stress tolerance markers. Persistent strains were more likely to contain mutations associated with hypovirulence. The results suggest that no single genetic marker is universally responsible for a strain's ability to persist.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jianyao Lu, Xuechao Hu, Lujing Ren
Summary: This review summarizes the regulation strategies for controlling biofilm in food processing and enhancing the production of different bioproducts using biofilm. The findings suggest that inhibiting biofilm formation and eradicating mature biofilm are commonly used methods to solve food safety issues. Additionally, several biofilm utilization techniques exhibit potential value in enhancing the production of food additives and biochemicals.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Paula Fernandez-Gomez, Marcia Oliveira, Jose F. Cobo-Diaz, Montserrat Gonzalez-Raurich, Rodolfo Mugica-Vidal, Fernando Alba-Elias, Miguel Prieto, Avelino Alvarez-Ordonez, Mercedes Lopez
Summary: This study evaluates the anti-biofilm activity of a coating applied with an atmospheric-pressure plasma jet system on stainless steel against multispecies biofilms containing Listeria monocytogenes. The results show that the coating is effective against L. monocytogenes in mono-species biofilms, but its activity is reduced in multispecies biofilms. The disinfection treatments with sodium hypochlorite or peracetic acid effectively control L. monocytogenes growth, with sodium hypochlorite providing stronger control on multispecies biofilms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andrea Farkas, Nastia Degiuli, Ivana Martic, Ivica Ancic
Summary: This study investigates the potential energy savings of cleaning biofouling on containerships and estimates the reduction in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The results highlight the importance of keeping the hull clean from both an environmental and economic standpoint.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
S. Yui, K. Karia, S. Ali, M. Muzslay, P. Wilson
Summary: Thermal disinfection at 58 degrees Celsius effectively eradicated biofilm on copper piping, but some viable biofilm remained on shower hoses after 60 minutes of exposure.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Gunn Merethe Bjorge Thomassen, Thorben Reiche, Martinus Hjorungnes, Lisbeth Mehli
Summary: Pseudomonas spp. are commonly found in food-processing environments and show high tolerance to antimicrobial agents and biofilm formation. This study found a high variation in biofilm formation ability among Pseudomonas isolates from a salmon processing facility. Most isolates showed higher tolerance to disinfectants and antibiotics in the biofilm state than in the planktonic state. A multi-species biofilm experiment showed that Pseudomonas biofilm appeared to support the survival of Listeria monocytogenes cells after disinfection, highlighting the importance of controlling bacterial load in food-processing environments.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Qingli Dong, Linjun Sun, Taisong Fang, Yuan Wang, Zhuosi Li, Xiang Wang, Mengjie Wu, Hongzhi Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the mono- and dual-species biofilm formation of L. monocytogenes and P. aeruginosa under different culture conditions. Results showed the inhibitory effect of chicken juice on L. monocytogenes biofilm formation, as well as the dominance of P. aeruginosa in dual-species biofilms in certain culture mediums. The correlation between motility and biofilm formation was found to be insignificant.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Md Ashrafudoulla, Md Furkanur Rahaman Mizan, Si Hong Park, Sang-Do Ha
Summary: This study demonstrated that carvacrol has significant inhibitory effects on biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Listeria monocytogenes, showing reductions in biofilm formation on both MBECTM biofilm device and polypropylene surface. Visual observations using advanced microscopy confirmed the results, suggesting the potential use of carvacrol as a natural compound to prevent contaminations of food contact surfaces by these bacteria.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Honghui Shi, Chunliu Li, Haixia Lu, Junli Zhu, Shiyi Tian
Summary: Electrolyzed water (EW) generated by adding NaCl has high bactericidal activity and biofilm removal capability, especially against Listeria monocytogenes. 0.3% NaCl EW (SEW) exhibited the highest bactericidal activity and resulted in changes in cell permeability and morphology. The combination of SEW and DMDC can effectively reduce microbial load without negatively impacting the quality of lettuce.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rebeca Liebana-Garcia, Marta Olivares, Sonia M. Rodriguez-Ruano, Veronica Tolosa-Enguis, Isabel Chulia, Lidia Gil-Martinez, Enrique Guillamon, Alberto Banos, Yolanda Sanz
Summary: In this study, propyl propane thiosulfinate (PTS) showed dose-dependent anti-obesogenic effects in a murine model of diet-induced obesity. PTS prevented weight gain, adipocyte enlargement, inflammation, and gut barrier dysfunction caused by the obesogenic diet. The higher dose of PTS also improved glucose metabolism, liver homeostasis, lipid metabolism, and thermogenic capacity of brown adipose tissue.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Miguel Rabelo-Ruiz, Juan Manuel Peralta-Sanchez, Antonio Manuel Martin-Platero, Ana J. Ruiz, Maria del Mar Agraso, Laura Bermudez, Juan Jose Ariza, Alberto Banos, Eva Valdivia, Manuel Martinez-Bueno
Summary: The global demand for fish products is increasing due to population growth, and aquaculture plays a vital role in meeting this demand. However, misuse of antibiotics in the industry has led to the spread of antimicrobial resistance among pathogenic bacteria. This study analyzed the effects of Allium-derived PTSO on the growth and performance of European seabass juveniles. The results showed a decrease in potentially pathogenic Vibrio and an increase in body weight in fish fed with Allium-derived PTSO, although it also caused changes in the diversity and composition of microbial communities.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alejandro Avila-Sierra, Jose M. Vicaria, Juan F. Martinez-Gallegos, Sara Canadas, Encarnacion Jurado-Alameda
Summary: The study develops a kinetic model for the ozonation reaction of starch in an alkaline medium and validates it experimentally. The concentration of hydroxyl radicals ((OH)-O-?) is evaluated through the degradation of pCBA, and the oxidation process of starch is modeled based on Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) measurements. The model estimates the (OH)-O-? formation, which is constant and proportional to the O-3 dose, independent of temperature. The activation energy for the ozone-starch reaction is significantly lower than that for the reaction between pCBA and (OH)-O-?.
OZONE-SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Enrique Guillamon, Nuria Mut-Salud, Maria Jesus Rodriguez-Sojo, Antonio Jesus Ruiz-Malagon, Antonio Cuberos-Escobar, Antonio Martinez-Ferez, Alba Rodriguez-Nogales, Julio Galvez, Alberto Banos
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory effects of onion-derived metabolites PTS and PTSO on various human tumor lines. These compounds have the ability to induce apoptosis and reduce the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, suggesting their promising role in cancer prevention and/or treatment.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jorge Garcia-Garcia, Carlos Gracian, Alberto Banos, Enrique Guillamon, Julio Galvez, Alba Rodriguez-Nogales, Juristo Fonolla
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a garlic and onion extract concentrate on the incidence of respiratory tract infections in elderly patients. The results showed that the extract is safe to use and significantly reduces the occurrence of respiratory infections, as well as the duration and number of associated symptoms.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Antonio Cascajosa-Lira, Concepcion Medrano-Padial, Ana Isabel Prieto, Alberto Banos, Jose M. de la Torre, Angeles Jos, Ana M. Camean
Summary: A study was conducted to evaluate the genotoxicity of derivatives of PTSO. The results showed that compounds CSSP and GSSP had no cytotoxic, mutagenic, or micronucleus-inducing effects. The comet assay also demonstrated no DNA-genotoxic or oxidative damage. These findings suggest that the presence of CSSP and GSSP in food/feed is safe, but further research is needed for a comprehensive safety profile.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lidia Gil-Martinez, Maria Jose Aznar-Ramos, Maria del Carmen Razola-Diaz, Nuria Mut-Salud, Ana Falcon-Pineiro, Alberto Banos, Enrique Guillamon, Ana Maria Gomez-Caravaca, Vito Verardo
Summary: Ultrasound-assisted extraction was used for the first time to recover bioactive compounds from bilberry leaves, resulting in an extract with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer activities.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maria Garcia-Nicolas, Marta Pastor-Belda, Natalia Campillo, Maria Jesus Rodriguez-Sojo, Antonio Jesus Ruiz-Malagon, Laura Hidalgo-Garcia, Paloma Abad, Jose Manuel de la Torre, Enrique Guillamon, Alberto Banos, Julio Galvez, Pilar Vinas, Natalia Arroyo-Manzanares
Summary: The present study developed an analytical platform using GC-MS and UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS to analyze the metabolic pathway of PTSO from onion. Two different sample treatments, LLE and SALLE, were used for GC-MS and UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS analysis respectively. An in vivo study was conducted and revealed the presence of DPDS in liver and plasma samples, with highest concentration observed at 0.5 h after ingestion in liver and concentrations between 2.1 and 2.4 μg mL(-1) in plasma. PTSO was only found in plasma at times above 5 h and both PTSO and DPDS were excreted via urine 24 h after ingestion.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jose David Garcia-Lopez, Claudia Teso-Perez, Antonio Manuel Martin-Platero, Juan Manuel Peralta-Sanchez, Juristo Fonolla-Joya, Manuel Martinez-Bueno, Alberto Banos
Summary: This study investigated the biodiversity of antagonistic LAB strains from Andalusian traditional sausages and identified Pediococcus acidilactici ST6 as a producer of Pediocin-PA and Lactiplantibacillus paraplantarum BPF2 as a producer of Leucocin K. These strains could be potentially used in the food industry as starters or protective cultures.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lidia Gil-Martinez, Nuria Mut-Salud, Jose Antonio Ruiz-Garcia, Ana Falcon-Pineiro, Monica Maijo-Ferre, Alberto Banos, Jose Manuel De la Torre-Ramirez, Enrique Guillamon, Vito Verardo, Ana Maria Gomez-Caravaca
Summary: A comprehensive analysis of the phytochemicals in blackberry fruit extract was conducted using HPLC-TOF-MS. The extract contained mainly ursane-type terpenoids and phenolic compounds, which may contribute to its bioactivity. The extract exhibited significant in vitro antioxidant capacity and cellular antioxidant activity, as well as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. These findings suggest that blackberry fruits are a valuable source of bioactive compounds with potential applications in disease prevention and treatment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Cascajosa-Lira, Concepcion Medrano-Padial, Silvia Pichardo, Jose Manuel de la Torre, Alberto Banos, Angeles Jos, Ana M. Camean
Summary: This study focused on analyzing the toxicokinetic profile of propyl-propane-thiosulfonate (PTSO) in the agricultural food sector. In silico and in vitro techniques were used to perform a pilot-study, and ecotoxicity studies were conducted to evaluate the environmental impact of the compound. The results showed the formation of detoxified metabolites and highlighted the need for further in vivo assays to confirm the findings.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Cascajosa-Lira, Remedios Guzman-Guillen, Alberto Banos Arjona, Maria Arantzazu Aguinaga-Casanas, Nahum Ayala-Soldado, M. Rosario Moyano-Salvago, Ana Molina, Angeles Jos, Ana M. Camean, Silvia Pichardo
Summary: The organosulfur compound PTSO from Allium cepa has potential applications in the agrifood industry. In vivo study on mice showed that exposure to PTSO did not cause significant reproductive toxicity, confirming its safety for agrifood applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Alejandro Avila-Sierra, Anais Lavoisier, Carsten Timpe, Peter Kuehl, Leonie Wagner, Carole Tournier, Marco Ramaioli
Summary: There is an increasing interest in improving the acceptability of paediatric pharmaceutical formulations. By designing a binary mixture of multiparticulate formulations for paediatric use to increase the packing fraction, the viscosity of the mixture can be reduced in soft food and swallowing can be facilitated. The combination of solid oral dosage forms (SODF) offers new possibilities for adjusting product palatability.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ana Falcon-Pineiro, David Garcia-Lopez, Lidia Gil-Martinez, Jose M. de la Torre, Maria Dolores Carmona-Yanez, Antoine Katalayi-Muleli, Enrique Guillamon, Belen Barrero-Dominguez, Silvia Lopez-Feria, Dolores Garrido, Alberto Banos
Summary: This study evaluates the antimicrobial activity of two organosulfur compounds (PTS and PTSO) derived from Allium cepa, showing that they have inhibitory activity against a wide range of target bacteria and fungi, as well as reducing the population of pathogens in soil. Additionally, PTS and PTSO demonstrate concentration-dependent biocidal and repellent effects against aphids, making them promising tools for pest management in crops.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ewelina Bigoraj, Iwona Kozyra, Agnieszka Kaupke, Zbigniew Osinski, James Lowther, Artur Rzezutka
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of human enteric viruses in mussels sold on the Polish market and study the fecal contamination of shellfish. The study found that human enteric viruses were commonly present in shellfish, with norovirus being the most frequently detected. The study also observed a seasonal distribution pattern of viruses in shellfish samples.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Bojan Blagojevic, Lis Alban Denmark
Article
Food Science & Technology
Indy Magnus, Fatemeh Abbasi, Hugo Thienpont, Lien Smeesters
Summary: Food safety and quality are increasingly important in our society, driving the development of novel optical food sensing technologies. However, current optical sensing technologies are often limited in their sensitivity and product variability. In this study, we developed a novel pistachio nut screening methodology using fluorescence spectroscopy and advanced chemometrics to simultaneously detect shells, tree parts, and aflatoxins. By optimizing hardware and software parameters, we achieved a high classification accuracy for healthy pistachio kernels.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaodong Wang, Jingqiang Yu, Haixia Wu, Leiying Wu, Wuyunga Borjihan, Cong Wang, Munkhjargal Burenjargal, Alideertu Dong
Summary: This study developed a novel photon-phonon coupling (PPC) cold sterilization technology and compared its effects with low-temperature pasteurization and microwave ultraviolet. The results showed that PPC effectively reduced bacterial count in raw milk with minimal impact on milk quality and nutritional composition.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Riyadh Abdulmalek Hassan, Sharina Abu Hanifah, Lee Yook Heng, Fawaz Al-badaii, Alizar Ulianas
Summary: This study used bibliometric visualisation map analysis to explore the publication outputs, trends, and hotspots for endocrine disruptors (EDMs) biosensor development in relation to mycotoxins. The analysis showed that the current literature primarily focuses on developing biosensors for detecting highly toxic and widely distributed mycotoxins in food, but there needs to be more focus on biosensors for detecting mycotoxins known as endocrine disruptors.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yajie Zheng, Jianpeng Dou, Changpo Sun, Hujun Liu, Shipei Zhang, Wenfu Wu
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of modified SA/ll-glucan/Mt microsphere adsorbents in removing DON and ZEN from CSL. The microspheres showed high adsorption capacity, and simple and rapid regeneration was achieved without affecting the removal efficiency of mycotoxins from CSL.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Carlos Adelantado, Jose Angel Salatti-Dorado, Carlos Herrera, Lourdes Arce, Maria Jose Cardador
Summary: High-performance-ion mobility spectrometry (HPIMS) was used for the first time in the analysis of olive oil samples, following a simple liquid-liquid extraction procedure. The developed methodology is user-friendly, fast, and inexpensive, complying with the principles of green chemistry. The proposed approach, combined with multivariate analysis, showed potential in classifying olive oil samples based on their organoleptic quality, with high accuracy rates.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jia-Wen Wei, Jia-Rong He, Shi-Yi Chen, Yi-Han Guo, Xuan-Zhu Huo, Nuan Zheng, Shuo-Hui Cao, Yao-Qun Li
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a major cause of human cancer. This study developed a quantitative analysis method for PAH4 using the back propagation neural network (BPNN) algorithm and constant wavelength synchronous fluorescence (CWSF) spectra as the data sets. The method can predict the concentrations of PAH4 in edible oil samples without preprocessing or pre-separation. It has been proven to be a powerful tool for the rapid detection of PAH4.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liyun Chen, Xiumei Li, Jingyi Chen, Ranxun Lin, Yuhan Mai, Yuxin Lin, Guodong Wang, Zheng Chen, Wei Zhang, Jiang Wang, Cai Yuan, Longguang Jiang, Peng Xu, Mingdong Huang
Summary: Food spoilage is primarily caused by microbial contamination. Curcumin has shown moderate antimicrobial activity as a food preservative. This study formulates curcumin with zinc acetate to enhance its efficacy, resulting in Cur-Zn with increased antimicrobial activity against multiple food-contaminating bacteria and fungi. With light illumination, the antimicrobial activity of Cur-Zn is further enhanced due to the photodynamic inactivation (PDI) effect.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marta Pilar Ortiz-Moriano, Gonzalo Machado-Schiaffino, Eva Garcia-Vazquez, Alba Ardura
Summary: Mislabelling in the global fisheries sector raises concerns about the identity, safety, and sustainability of seafood products. This study examined mislabelling in shrimps and prawns sold in the Spanish market and assessed potential risks of heavy metal ingestion.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Doyeon Kim, Jinwoo Kim, Minsik Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhanced bactericidal activity of engineered lysins fused with amphipathic antimicrobial peptides against Gram-negative bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii. The fusion lysins are capable of disrupting bacterial cells and significantly reducing the risk of infection within a certain range of temperature and pH. Additionally, the study also shows the bactericidal effect of these fusion lysins against other Gram-negative pathogens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seul-Ki Park, Kyung-Jin Cho, Du-Min Jo, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: This study presents a new approach for detecting pathogenic Vibrio spp. in contaminated seafood, which combines PCR with a simplified DNA extraction process and pre-culturing step. The method has been validated and shown to be efficient, time-saving, and highly sensitive, offering a potential alternative for improving safety measures in the food industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Suwimol Surareungchai, Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul, Chitsiri Rachtanapun, Nutthachai Pongprasert, Pongphen Jitareerat, Varit Srilaong
Summary: This study builds upon previous research and focuses on risk assessment and analysis in the organic salad industry. The results show that previous risk matrix models can be adapted for various raw materials, and preventive control plans can be applied across different aspects of the production process.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xuan Zhang, Changling Fang, Xiaoyi Lou, Feng Han, Siman Li, Yongfu Shi, Dongmei Huang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the levels of Biogenic amines (BAs) in four common food types in the Chinese market. It was found that cheese and seafood derived product showed higher levels of BAs, and the histamine level in mackerel and yellow rice wine exceeded the limits.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Martina Foschi, Alessandra Biancolillo, Federico Marini, Francesco Cosentino, Francesca Di Donato, Angelo Antonio D'Archivio
Summary: This study aimed to develop a potentially non-destructive and routine-compatible method for the geographical traceability of high-valued Italian chickpeas. By analyzing the spectral information of the outer and inner parts of the kernels, it was found that the spectral analysis of the outer part yielded accurate and reliable results, indicating the possibility of non-destructive authentication.
