Article
Food Science & Technology
Ane Arrizabalaga-Larranaga, Guillem Campmajo, Javier Saurina, Oscar Nunez, Francisco Javier Santos, Encarnacion Moyano
Summary: The study used the UHPLC-APCI-HRMS method for the geographical origin authentication of paprika based on capsaicinoids and carotenoids determination, achieving an authentication rate of 80.9%.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jadwiga Nowak, Anna K. Kiss, Charles Wambebe, Esther Katuura, Lukasz Kuzma
Summary: This study employed chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to identify and quantify polyphenolic compounds in Vernonia amygdalina leaf extract. The results revealed the presence of seven polyphenols, with 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid being the most abundant. These polyphenolic compounds may have therapeutic potential in terms of antibacterial, cytotoxic, anticancer, and antioxidant effects.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xingang Lyu, Yixuan Wang, Shiwei Gao, Xiao Wang, Wei Cao, Carlos L. Cespedes-Acuna
Summary: Sea buckthorn oil with the addition of sea buckthorn leaf extract showed improved stability and antioxidant properties. The best results were obtained when 2% SBLE was added to the SBO microcapsules prepared by spray drying. SBLE not only increased the antioxidant activity of SBO, but also showed better effectiveness compared to synthetic antioxidants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hasya Nazli Gok, Simon Vlad Luca, Saadet Tugrul Ay, Lukasz Komsta, Ramin Ekhteiari Salmas, Ilkay Erdogan Orhan, Krystyna Skalicka-Wozniak
Summary: The ethanol extracts of five Origanum species showed significant cholinesterase inhibition and antioxidant effects, with the phytochemical composition of 60 extracts analyzed. The study also identified a correlation between certain compounds and bioactivity. Additionally, molecular docking data suggested that caffeoylarbutin had the lowest binding energy against both AChE and BChE.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luigi Formisano, Michele Ciriello, Christophe El-Nakhel, Milena Poledica, Giuseppe Starace, Giulia Graziani, Alberto Ritieni, Stefania De Pascale, Youssef Rouphael
Summary: This study found that using pearl grey shading nets can increase the total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of tomato fruits grown in summer under Mediterranean climate, without affecting fruit color or yield.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Diletta Piatti, Simone Angeloni, Filippo Maggi, Giovanni Caprioli, Massimo Ricciutelli, Lolita Arnoldi, Stefania Bosisio, Giacomo Mombelli, Ettore Drenaggi, Gianni Sagratini
Summary: The polar extracts and essential oils of sea fennel cultivated in central Italy were analyzed. The extracts contained 21 bioactive compounds, with 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid being the most abundant. Melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep/wake cycle, was identified for the first time in sea fennel extract. The essential oil was mainly composed of monoterpene hydrocarbons and oxygenated monoterpenes. This study highlights the potential use of sea fennel as an edible plant and a source of nutraceutical compounds.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Tingfen Wu, Zhiguo Ma, Ying Zhang, Menghua Wu, Hui Cao
Summary: This study established an analytical method for analyzing the chemical compositions of Viticis Fructus and compared the differences between Vitex trifolia L. (VTF) and V. trifolia subsp. litoralis Steenis (VTLF). The results showed significantly higher chlorogenic acid and casticin contents in VTLF than in VTF, and these two compounds were identified as potential chemical markers for distinguishing the two botanical origins of Viticis Fructus.
PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Barbara Kusznierewicz, Marika Mroz, Izabela Koss-Mikolajczyk, Jacek Namiesnik
Summary: This study presents methods for assessing the health quality of products containing betalains, comparing data on phytochemical composition of beetroot cultivars using various techniques. Identified that betalain contributes about 50% to the antioxidant activity in red beetroot. Photometric measurements are recommended for simple analysis of betacyanin and betaxanthin content, while liquid chromatography techniques provide more precise information. The combination of liquid chromatography with high-resolution mass spectrometry is recommended for more detailed metabolomics studies, identifying sixty-four phytochemicals in beetroot samples.
Article
Plant Sciences
George Galitsyn, Igor Lomovskiy, Ekaterina Podgorbunskikh
Summary: This study investigated the potential of using sea buckthorn as a natural source of serotonin, and found that one- and two-year-old woody shoots were the best material for obtaining serotonin. A method for serotonin extraction using pre-grinding and mechanical treatment with adipic acid was presented. Serotonin content in sea buckthorn shoots varied depending on the place and time of harvesting, drying method, and plant variety. The study also considered the possibility of industrial cultivation and harvesting of different sea buckthorn varieties.
PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ge Bai, Chuan-Guo Ma, Xiao-Wei Chen, Yu-Yuan Hu, Shu-Jing Guo
Summary: Phytosterols found in vegetable oils have health benefits for humans. Chemical conversion of stigmasterol at deodorisation temperatures led to the identification of various by-products using GC-MS and UHPLC-HRMS experiments, helping to interpret stigmasterol oligomers. Similar analysis in stripped corn oil showed similar results, indicating different effects on stigmasterol at different temperatures.
Article
Food Science & Technology
A. Lestido-Cardama, R. Paseiro-Cerrato, L. K. Ackerman, R. Sendon, A. Rodriguez-Bernaldo De Quiros
Summary: The study investigated potential contamination with brominated flame retardants in food contact articles purchased in Spain using a combination of different techniques to identify contaminated samples and determine the migration of flame retardants.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anjar Windarsih, Mitsalina Fildzah Arifah, Suratno, Abdul Rohman
Summary: This study aimed to develop an analytical method using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-HRMS) for horse milk authentication. The results showed that horse milk and cow milk have different metabolite compositions, and chemometrics can be used to distinguish and identify them. Metabolite analysis also identified potential markers for horse milk and cow milk.
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bo-Yang Hsu, Chen-Te Jen, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Bing-Huei Chen
Summary: This study developed two methods for the analysis of ginsenosides in ginseng root residue and compared the results. The findings showed that both methods were able to effectively separate and detect ginsenosides in ginseng root residue. The study also demonstrated the quantitation limits and precision of these methods, and revealed the content range of nine ginsenosides in ginseng root residue.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ya. Ivanova, M. Kostromicheva, M. Koroleva
Summary: The structure, stability, and rheological properties of nanoemulsions stabilized with carrageenan were investigated. The addition of carrageenan significantly improved the stability of the nanoemulsions by trapping oil droplet flocs and preventing further flocculation and creaming. The rheological behavior of the nanoemulsions varied with the concentration of carrageenan, showing Newtonian-like behavior at lower concentrations and pseudoplastic non-Newtonian behavior at higher concentrations.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Soraia I. Pedro, Tiago A. Fernandes, Angelo Luis, Alexandra M. M. Antunes, Jose C. Goncalves, Jorge Gominho, Eugenia Gallardo, Ofelia Anjos
Summary: This study evaluated the potential industrial applications of various Acacia species by examining their chemical composition, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Among the studied species, A. pycnantha exhibited a higher concentration of total phenolic compounds and displayed notable antibacterial activity. Vibrational spectroscopy was a reliable method for distinguishing between species.
Article
Food Science & Technology
M. Jiru, M. Stranska-Zachariasova, J. Kohoutkova, V. Schulzova, A. Krmela, D. Revenco, R. Koplik, P. Kastanek, T. Fulin, J. Hajslova
Summary: In line with the growing interest in human nutrition, the production of microalgae-based functional foods is attractive. The study investigated the potential of microalgae as additives to feed for laying hens to enrich eggs with PUFA and selenium/carotenoid antioxidants. Results showed that specific microalgae supplements increased the content of beneficial compounds in eggs without adverse effects on quality and productivity.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claudia Favari, Laura Righetti, Michele Tassotti, Lee Andrew Gethings, Daniela Martini, Alice Rosi, Monica Antonini, Josep Rubert, Claudine Manach, Alessandra Dei Cas, Riccardo Bonadonna, Furio Brighenti, Chiara Dall'Asta, Pedro Mena, Daniele Del Rio
Summary: This study aimed at evaluating the impact of different patterns of coffee intake on endogenous molecular pathways through untargeted metabolomics analysis, identifying 153 discriminant metabolites related to coffee consumption. The results provide new insights into the metabolic routes by which coffee and coffee-related metabolites may exert effects on human health.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nela Prusova, Zbynek Dzuman, Lukas Jelinek, Marcel Karabin, Jana Hajslova, Michael Rychlik, Milena Stranska
Summary: The study investigated the fate of less investigated Fusarium and Alternaria mycotoxins during the malting and brewing processes of producing lager beer. Results showed that germination is the most determining malting step, and mitigation measures are needed to reduce mycotoxins contamination in the final beer product.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Milena Stranska, Zbynek Dzuman, Nela Prusova, Adam Behner, Irena Kolouchova, Petra Lovecka, Tomas Rezanka, Miroslav Kolarik, Jana Hajslova
Summary: Fungal endophytes in grapevine have the potential to produce various mycotoxins, with verruculogen and gliotoxin being the most common and concentrated. It is important to carefully check the toxinogenic potential of endophytes when cultivating grapevines.
Article
Agronomy
Marketa Kulisova, Maria Vrublevskaya, Petra Lovecka, Blanka Vrchotova, Milena Stranska, Miroslav Kolarik, Irena Kolouchova
Summary: Endophytes are beneficial microorganisms living inside plant tissues, producing various metabolites that can be used in medicinal, agricultural, and industrial applications. This study focused on endophytic fungi from Vitis vinifera, showing their potential as a source of metabolites with a wide range of applications.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Josep Rubert, Pamela Gatto, Michael Pancher, Viktoryia Sidarovich, Claudio Curti, Pedro Mena, Daniele Del Rio, Alessandro Quattrone, Fulvio Mattivi
Summary: Epidemiological evidence suggests that a high consumption of fruits and vegetables, which are rich in fiber and phytochemicals, may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). This study investigated the effects of specific phytochemicals and gut microbial metabolites on cancer cell behavior using a high-throughput imaging approach. The results showed that polyphenol catabolites may play a key role in preventing cancer propagation, and a specific metabolite called (4R)-5-(3'MODIFIER LETTER PRIME,4'MODIFIER LETTER PRIME-dihydroxyphenyl)-gamma-valerolactone could reduce the size of cancer cell aggregates and the expression of matrix metalloproteinases.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
S. A. Tittlemier, B. Cramer, C. Dall'Asta, M. C. DeRosa, V. M. T. Lattanzio, R. Malone, C. Maragos, M. Stranska, M. W. Sumarah
Summary: This review summarizes recent developments in the analysis of mycotoxins in various matrices from mid-2020 to mid-2021. It covers different aspects of mycotoxin analysis, including sampling, quality control, and detection technologies. The review discusses important findings in chromatography, mass spectrometry, biosensors, and alternative assays. It also addresses limitations of the presented methodologies.
WORLD MYCOTOXIN JOURNAL
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Martin Maly, Jitka Viktorova, Tomas Ruml, Milena Stranska
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nela Prusova, Adam Behner, Zbynek Dzuman, Jana Hajslova, Milena Stranska
Summary: Currently, there is increasing concern regarding the presence of conjugated mycotoxins in plant-based foods, however, the lack of analytical standards and occurrence data has hampered risk assessment processes. We developed a method for efficient pre-concentration of type A trichothecene glycosides, and identified their presence in oat-based products using high-resolution mass spectrometry. The results showed that glycosylated mycotoxins, particularly HT-2, accounted for a significant proportion of total mycotoxin content.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Milena Stranska, Nela Prusova, Adam Behner, Zbynek Dzuman, Michal Lazarek, Anna Tobolkova, Jana Chrpova, Jana Hajslova
Summary: The study investigates the effect of pulsed electric field (PEF) on mycotoxins present on malting barley. A reduction in trichothecenes, zearalenone, enniatins, beauvericin, and tentoxin was observed after PEF treatment. Increases in extraction of type A trichothecenes, zearalenone, enniatins, and beauvericin were also observed, possibly due to facilitated extraction from the matrix. Degradation/transformation products of mycotoxins were mainly the result of hydrolysis, elimination, and/or oxidation.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ilias Moraitis, Jordi Guiu, Josep Rubert
Summary: Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, causing nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. Radiotherapy is commonly used for its anticancer effects, but it also leads to healthy tissue toxicity. In cases of abdominal and pelvic malignancies, the healthy bowel is unavoidably exposed to radiation, resulting in radiation-induced enteritis and significant impact on the gut microbiome. This review provides a critical analysis of the factors influencing the gut microenvironment in homeostasis, disease, and injury, focusing on the role of gut microbial metabolites and microorganisms in epithelial regeneration after radiation injury.
TRENDS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
S. A. Tittlemier, B. Cramer, M. C. DeRosa, V. M. T. Lattanzio, R. Malone, C. Maragos, M. Stranska, M. W. Sumarah
Summary: This review summarizes the developments in mycotoxin analysis from mid-2021 to mid-2022, covering sampling, quality control, and various detection technologies. It discusses chromatography, biosensors, and alternative assays, as well as limitations of the presented methodologies. The purpose is to guide readers to relevant research and provide a comprehensive assessment of the analytical developments.
WORLD MYCOTOXIN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jie Jia, Liangjie Tian, Qi Song, Xuebo Liu, Josep Rubert, Mei Li, Xiang Duan
Summary: In this study, the effects of fermenting egg yolk on the physicochemical properties, sensory quality, and storage stability of mayonnaise were investigated. The results showed that mayonnaise prepared from fermented egg yolk had smaller particle size and higher emulsion stability compared to the control group. The fermented egg yolk also enhanced the texture, color, and flavor profile of the mayonnaise. Sensory evaluation indicated that mayonnaise with 3 hours of fermentation had the highest scores. Microscopic and appearance analysis showed that fermented egg yolk improved the stability of mayonnaise after 30 days of storage.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Fleur A. C. Jansen, Vincenzo Fogliano, Josep Rubert, Tamara Hoppenbrouwers
Summary: Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) are stable reaction products formed when amino acids, peptides, or proteins are glycated by the non-enzymatic Maillard Reaction. Their formation and accumulation in vivo are linked to inflammation-based pathological outcomes and non-communicable diseases. The impact of dietary AGEs on the intestinal epithelium is reviewed, and the methodology and limitations of current studies are discussed.
MOLECULAR METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yi Shen, Zengxu An, Zongyao Huyan, Xiaoli Shu, Dianxing Wu, Ning Zhang, Nicoletta Pellegrini, Josep Rubert
Summary: This study investigated the effects of starch-palmitic acid complexes on two rice varieties. The complexes promoted the production of short-chain fatty acids and decreased digestibility. Additionally, the complexes induced changes in the microbial composition and gene functions of the gut microbiota.
NPJ SCIENCE OF FOOD
(2023)
