Article
Food Science & Technology
Henriette M. C. Azeredo, Caio G. Otoni, Luiz Henrique C. Mattoso
Summary: This paper reviews the possible roles of edible films and coatings (EFC), including primary packaging, maintaining water activity gradients between food components, controlling mass transfer in food processing, and carrying active components.
CURRENT RESEARCH IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mayra C. Garcia-Anaya, David R. Sepulveda, Paul B. Zamudio-Flores, Carlos H. Acosta-Muniz
Summary: The development of new technologies has led to the production of edible films and coatings with antibacterial properties, including the addition of bacteriophages. This review provides an overview of the manufacturing process and discusses the application of bacteriophage-added edible packaging in preserving food safety.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Anuradhi Liyanapathiranage, Rohan S. Dassanayake, Ashoka Gamage, Rama Rao Karri, Asanga Manamperi, Philippe Evon, Yasasvi Jayakodi, Terrence Madhujith, Othmane Merah
Summary: As a novel post-harvesting strategy, edible films and coatings for fruits and vegetables offer preservation measures to meet the growing needs of hunger and agricultural management. The functionality of edible films and coatings is distinctly the same. However, edible films and coatings differ in their processing and physicomechanical characteristics as they are designed to improve the shelf life, barrier, and nutritional properties of the food.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Huriye Gozde Ceylan, Ahmet Ferit Atasoy
Summary: Increasing consumer awareness of nutrition has led to the development of bioactive food products. Innovative methods for developing food products with probiotics and prebiotics are intensively researched. Synbiotic edible films and coatings as carriers of probiotics and prebiotics are favorable techniques for preserving probiotic viability and extending the shelf life of food. This review focuses on the concepts of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics, the incorporation of probiotics into edible packaging materials, and the mechanisms of probiotic stability in edible films and coatings. The use of synbiotic edible films and coatings in food products is also discussed.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Saba Ebrahimzadeh, Deblina Biswas, Swarup Roy, David Julian McClements
Summary: This study reviewed the sources, derivatives, and production methods of seaweed-based biopolymers, as well as the characterization of edible seaweed-based films incorporated with different essential oils (EOs). Seaweed-based films have advantages such as edibility, low cost, rapid growth, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity, making them suitable for functional packaging materials. The addition of EOs improves the antimicrobial, antioxidant, mechanical, hydrophobic, UV-light barrier, and thermal properties of seaweed-based films.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
A. Marisa Ribeiro, Berta N. Estevinho, F. Rocha
Summary: Edible films and coatings are thin layers used to protect food products and enhance their nutritional value. Research on the incorporation of active compounds in these materials, such as natural extracts, is gaining interest. The focus is on improving shelf life, sensory characteristics, and nutritional content of food products.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Toiba Majeed, Aamir Hussain Dar, Vinay Kumar Pandey, Kshirod Kumar Dash, Shivangi Srivastava, Rafeeya Shams, G. Jeevarathinam, Punit Singh, Noemi Echegaray, R. Pandiselvam
Summary: Edible films and coatings are potential methods for preserving fresh food. Starch is commonly used for film and coating production due to its low cost and wide availability. However, additives are often needed to overcome the limitations of starch-based films. This review focuses on the effects of additives on the properties of starch-based films and coatings, and their compliance with the requirements for edible and biodegradable food packaging. The use of additives enhances the barrier properties and bioactivity of the films, and also improves their shelf stability.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anand Kumar Chaudhari, Somenath Das, Awanindra Dwivedi, Nawal Kishore Dubey
Summary: This review provides an assessment of the latest developments in active food packaging, particularly those developed from natural polymers, and discusses their effectiveness against fungal pathogens, lipid oxidation, and sensory properties. The importance of safety and commercialization aspects of these packaging solutions is also highlighted.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lokesh Kumar, Dakuri Ramakanth, Konala Akhila, Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad
Summary: Food preservation technologies are facing challenges in prolonging shelf life, with edible packaging made from biopolymers showing significant advancements. Edible films and coatings from natural polymers and bioactive compounds have diverse properties, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and sensory attributes. Recent trends include film composition, nanotechnology, and safety concerns.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Fereidoon Shahidi, Abul Hossain
Summary: Edible films and coatings are gaining attention in the food packaging industry due to their ability to protect food from the environment and their biodegradability. Films made from polysaccharides have good gas barrier properties, while proteins have excellent mechanical properties. The addition of lipids and hydrocolloids can improve water barrier properties. Essential oils can be added to enhance antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. This review summarizes the components and chemistry of edible films and coatings and their application in preserving aquatic food quality.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Huatian Wang, Zhen Cao, Lingyun Yao, Tao Feng, Shiqing Song, Min Sun
Summary: Recently, edible films or coatings made from algal polysaccharides, such as ulvan derived from marine green algae, have gained attention as potential substitutes for plastic-based food packaging materials due to their non-toxic, biodegradable, biocompatible, and bioactive characteristics. However, ulvan has fewer commercial applications in the food packaging industry compared to other algae-derived polysaccharides. This article reviews the chemical composition/structure and physiochemical properties of ulvan and explores its potential applications in the food packaging industry.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dong-Heon Song, Van Ba Hoa, Hyoun Wook Kim, Sun Moon Khang, Soo-Hyun Cho, Jun-Sang Ham, Kuk-Hwan Seol
Summary: The global consumption of meat has been increasing, leading to a higher demand for packaging materials in the meat processing industry. Petrochemical packaging materials used in this industry have a negative impact on the environment due to their slow regeneration and biodegradation. Therefore, there is a need to develop eco-friendly packaging materials for meat processing. Edible films derived from natural compounds with antioxidant and antibacterial properties have been studied as alternatives to reduce plastic packaging in the meat industry, but further efforts are required to enhance their properties for commercial applications.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sofia P. M. Silva, Jose A. Teixeira, Celia C. G. Silva
Summary: Consumer awareness of the environmental impact of synthetic food packaging has led to the search for alternatives in the food industry. Edible films and coatings, made from biodegradable biomaterials, provide protection for food products and enhance their safety, quality, and functionality without affecting their sensory and nutritional properties. Recent advancements in this field include the incorporation of probiotic LAB and their antimicrobial metabolites in these edible films and coatings, offering potential health benefits and natural preservation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Juliana Beatriz Miazaki, Adriele Rodrigues dos Santos, Camila Fabiano de Freitas, Ana Paula Stafussa, Jane Martha Graton Mikcha, Rita de Cassia Bergamasco, Lucineia Aparecida Cestari Tonon, Grasiele Scaramal Madrona, Wilker Caetano, Leandro Herculano da Silva, Monica Regina da Silva Scapim
Summary: The present study evaluated the efficiency of an edible coating of alginate and erythrosine in the preservation of ricotta cheese submitted to the technique of Photodynamic Inactivation of Microorganisms (PDIM). The results showed that the use of 100 mu mol/L erythrosine in the coating had better antimicrobial effect without compromising the sensory attributes and nutritional characteristics of ricotta cheese.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ana Catarina C. O. Leite, Miguel A. Cerqueira, Michele Michelin, Pablo Fucinos, Lorenzo Pastrana
Summary: Transmission of viral pathogens through contaminated food is a major global public health concern. The development of antiviral edible films and coatings containing bioactive compounds shows great potential in preventing infectious outbreaks and reducing the transmission of foodborne illnesses caused by enteric viruses.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun-Jie Zhou, Xiao-Hong Li, Peng-Yu He, Fu-Yu Qi, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Shu-Jin Li, Yuan-Tong Liu, Lin-Lin Bu, Guang Yang, Zhi-Jun Sun
Summary: A newly developed multifunctional nanocomposite combining photothermal therapy and immune checkpoint blockade shows potential for controlling local recurrence of HNSCC.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiangang Zhou, Jidan Sun, Mati Ullah, Quan Wang, Yanbo Zhang, Gang Cao, Li Chen, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Su Sun
Summary: A major challenge in the large-scale production and utilization of bacterial cellulose (BC) is the low yield and productivity of bacterial cells and the high cost of feedstock. However, supplementation of the expensive Hestrin and Schramm (HS) medium with 1% polyethylene terephthalate ammonia hydrolysate (PETAH) led to a 215% increase in BC yield. The BC produced in the 1% PETAH-supplemented HS medium showed a higher surface area and a 1.39 times higher adsorption capacity for tetracycline compared to BC produced in the HS medium. Additionally, the 1% PETAH-supplemented HS medium enhanced the activity of key enzymes involved in BC production but decreased the activity of other enzymes. These findings provide insights into the activation mechanism of PETAH supplementation for high BC yield and productivity in Taonella mepensis.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Xuechu Lu, Haixin Jiao, Yifei Shi, Yan Li, Hongxing Zhang, Yinyi Fu, Jiaqi Guo, Qianqian Wang, Xiang Liu, Mengbo Zhou, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Jianzhong Sun, Jun Liu
Summary: This paper discusses the strategies for fabricating biomaterials using biopolymers for biomedical applications, with a special focus on nanocellulose. Various biopolymers, including different polysaccharides, proteins, and their derivatives, that have demonstrated good biocompatibility for different biomedical applications are summarized. Advanced analytical techniques for understanding and characterizing the biopolymer-based anisotropic structures for various biomedical applications are also summarized.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jawad Ali, Dan Li, Ajmal Shahzad, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Jerosha Ifthikar, Muhammed Asif, Yanan Chen, Xie Lei, Zhuqi Chen, Songlin Wang
Summary: In this study, a new strategy was proposed to enhance the regeneration of Fe2+ state by constructing an electron-rich MoS42- centre in the inter-layers of FeMgAl layered double hydroxide (MoS4-LDH) catalyst. The dual center MoS4-LDH catalyst exhibited significantly higher efficiency in atrazine degradation compared to Fe3+/PMS or other single center catalysts. The electron-rich MoS42- centre facilitated constant electron transfer to reduce the electron-deficient Fe3+ center, accelerating the Fe2+/Fe3+ redox cycle.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Li Liu, Biaou Oscar Ode Boni, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Fuyu Qi, Xiaohong Li, Zhijun Shi, Guang Yang
Summary: With the increasing number of people suffering from chronic diseases, the market for healthy foods is flourishing. This article summarizes the application and effects of cellulose-based emulsifiers in healthy foods, discusses their impact on the gastrointestinal tract, and explores the challenges in commercial applications.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ajmal Shahzad, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Jawad Ali, Kazim Aziz, Muhammad Asif Javed, Zhijun Shi, Sehrish Manan, Mazhar Ul-Islam, Mudasir Nazar, Guang Yang
Summary: The deterioration in environmental ecosystems caused by the depletion of nonrenewable resources and the presence of harmful contaminants is a global concern. The use of nanocellulose (NC) as a renewable and environmentally-friendly nanomaterial for environmental remediation has attracted great interest due to its exceptional physicochemical properties. This review discusses the properties and structures of different types of NC, as well as the strategies involving its modification with functional and reactive materials for wastewater remediation. The review also highlights the applications of modified or hybridized NC in the removal and degradation of aquatic contaminants, and discusses the life-cycle assessment and waste management strategies associated with NC production.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Wajid Hussain, Xiaohan Yang, Mati Ullah, Huan Wang, Ayesha Aziz, Fang Xu, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Shenqi Wang
Summary: Bacteriophages, the most abundant biological entity in the world, possess a vast amount of unexplored genetic information. Researchers are highly interested in phages due to their small size but ability to be engineered with desired traits. This review presents advanced strategies for developing engineered phages and explores their potential applications in various fields, such as phage therapy, biofilm disruption, antimicrobial delivery, and vaccine development, among others. The review also discusses the use of phage display-based specific peptides for targeted drug delivery and bacterial pathogen detection. Additionally, the review highlights the industrial, environmental, and medical applications of engineered phages. Overall, this review provides valuable insights into the innovative knowledge of phage engineering and its potential applications.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mazhar Ul-Islam, Wafa Alhajaim, Atiya Fatima, Sumayia Yasir, Tahseen Kamal, Yawar Abbas, Shaukat Khan, Abdul Hakim Khan, Sehrish Manan, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Guang Yang
Summary: This study aimed to develop a low-cost antibacterial composite material based on bacterial cellulose (BC) and pomegranate peel extract (PGPE) for potential biomedical applications. The BC-PGPE composite exhibited good antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (Gram-positive) and Escherichia coli (Gram-negative), indicating its potential as an antibacterial wound dressing material.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Xiaohong Li, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Basen Li, Hangrong Chen
Summary: Transcatheter arterial embolization is a minimally invasive treatment for vascular diseases and tumors. Hydrogel-based embolic agents, with their potential to overcome limitations, have attracted significant attention. This review summarizes the recent progress in the development of polymer-based hydrogels for endovascular embolization, including in situ gelling hydrogels, imageable hydrogels, drug-releasing hydrogels, hemostatic hydrogels, shape memory hydrogels, and hydrogels for multidisciplinary therapy. Potential considerations and perspectives for more effective embolic hydrogels are also discussed.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Irfan Ullah Khan, Shan-Shan Qi, Farrukh Gul, Sehrish Manan, Justice Kipkorir Rono, Misbah Naz, Xin-Ning Shi, Haiyan Zhang, Zhi-Cong Dai, Dao-Lin Du
Summary: Heavy metals are released into ecosystems by human activities, posing threats to plant productivity and human health. Phytoremediation, particularly in weedy plants, is a clean and cost-effective method for reducing soil toxicity. This review discusses the mechanism of HM uptake, translocation, and detoxification in invasive plant species (IPS) and explores advanced biotechnological strategies for improving phytoremediation.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Manzoor Hussain, Touseef Rehan, Mazhar Ul-Islam, Omer Shehzad, Abbas Khan, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Ayesha Baig, Guang Yang, Nasrullah Shah
Summary: A core-shell particles latex composite hydrogel (PEG-CS) was prepared for controlled drug release of ciprofloxacin. Compared to the control PEGDA-based hydrogel, the PEG-CS hydrogel exhibited higher drug loading efficiency. The kinetic and equilibrium adsorption models suggested that the drug loading followed pseudo-second-order kinetics and the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, respectively. The findings indicate that the fabricated PEG-CS hydrogel could be an efficient material for sustained drug release.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Fazli Subhan, Sehrish Manan, Mazhar Ul-Islam, Khulood Fahad Alabbosh, Tahseen Kamal, Khalid Ali Khan, Jun Liu, Guang Yang, Jianzhong Sun
Summary: This study investigated the effect of acetylated bacterial cellulose (ABC) on its biological performance. Acetylation improved the structural properties of ABC, resulting in enhanced fiber arrangement, optical transparency, hydrophobicity, mechanical strength, and thermal stability. The ABC scaffolds showed improved cell adhesion and proliferation, 3D cell growth pattern, hemocompatibility, and protein adsorption, indicating their potential use in tissue engineering and regenerative medicines.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Touseef Rehan, Anum Tahir, Aneesa Sultan, Khulood Fahad Alabbosh, Shahid Waseem, Mazhar Ul-Islam, Khalid Ali Khan, Essam H. Ibrahim, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Nasrullah Shah
Summary: This study aimed to mitigate the haematotoxic effects induced by benzene by loading methanolic extracts from Ocimum basilicum, Rosemarinus officinalis, and Thymus vulgaris onto silica nanobeads (SNBs) for targeted delivery in rats.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Xiaokun Li, Jiamei Li, Siqin He, Siyuan Luan, Haowen Zhang, Yushang Yang, Xiaoting Chen, Yilong Chen, Jianfeng Zhou, Pinhao Fang, Xin Xiao, Zhiwen Liang, Xiaoxi Zeng, Huile Gao, Yong Yuan
Summary: An acid-responsive nanosystem (Bev-IR820@FeIIITA) is designed for targeted treatment of esophageal cancer. This nanosystem combines bevacizumab, a monoclonal antibody, with tannic acid and Fe3+ to achieve synergistic therapy including anti-angiogenic, photothermal, and ferroptosis treatments. Bev-IR820@FeIIITA demonstrates efficient drug delivery to esophageal cancer tissue through pH-responsive release, promising to impede esophageal cancer progression and offering potential for future treatments.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Sehrish Manan, Khulood Fahad Alabbosh, Abeer Al-Andal, Waqas Ahmad, Khalid Ali Khan, Jian Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the role of GmLEC1 in soybean seed development and storage compound accumulation. The overexpression of GmLEC1 increased triacylglycerol content and altered fatty acid composition. GmLEC1 also reduced starch accumulation and affected cotyledon and seed morphology. The downstream targets of GmLEC1 were found to participate in fatty acid biosynthesis and trichome formation. These findings suggest that GmLEC1 plays a crucial role in regulating soybean seed development and storage compound accumulation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Deepika Sharma, Gregory R. Ziegler, Federico M. Harte
Summary: Fabrication of bead-free nanofibers from pure casein is challenging due to its self-aggregation tendency. In this study, the influence of pH, ethanol content, ionic environment, and casein concentration on the solubility and solution characteristics of casein-based spinning dopes was analyzed. The addition of tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) reduced bead defects and improved the properties of the nanofibers. The viscosity of the solution depended on the casein concentration, and bead-free nanofibers were obtained at a concentration higher than the entanglement concentration (C-e).
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Smriti Shrestha, Leonie Van't Hag, Victoria Haritos, Sushil Dhital
Summary: This study investigated the pasting properties, structural formation, and molecular changes of mungbean, green lentil, and yellow pea proteins during high moisture extrusion (HME). The results showed that protein composition and conformation played important roles in the structural development and molecular changes during HME.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shi Liu, Na Sun, Kunyu Ren, Xubin Tan, Lanxin Li, Zhe Wang, Shicheng Dai, Xiaohong Tong, Huan Wang, Lianzhou Jiang
Summary: In this study, self-assembled soy protein nanoparticles (SPN) were successfully prepared and used for encapsulation of lutein, 8-carotene, and curcumin. The encapsulated natural pigments showed improved stability, especially curcumin. This study provides a new approach for extending the use of lipophilic natural edible pigments in food products.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jianming Wang, Ziyun Liu, Kaiwen Zheng, Zhe Yuan, Chen Yang
Summary: By combining with high methoxyl pectin (HMP), the emulsifying properties of oat protein isolate (OPI) were improved. The OPI-HMP complex formed soluble complexes under specific pH conditions, exhibiting excellent emulsifying activity and stability, making it suitable as a delivery system for lipid soluble bioactive compounds in food and biomedical applications.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zihao Yin, Junzhe Zou, Mengwei Wang, Ruonan Huang, Yuemiao Qian, Mingyong Zeng, Fangwei Li
Summary: Phycocyanin, a protein prone to degradation under acidic conditions and unstable at high temperatures, has limited application in food. This study successfully combined phycocyanin with whey protein isolate using protein coprecipitation and chitosan coating to form composite particles, which maintained the color and colloidal stability of phycocyanin. The composite particles showed minimal color changes and retained high pigment retention rates after heating. Furthermore, the composite particles exhibited excellent antioxidant capacity. This breakthrough expands the application of phycocyanin in acidic beverages and other food forms.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yuting Su, Qian Zhou, Hui Xu, Manting Huang, Siqian Li, Jiayi He, Ka-Wing Cheng, Mingfu Wang
Summary: By developing the CM-Cur/QT complex, the solubility and stability of quercetin were improved, leading to enhanced bioavailability. The complex showed increased bio-accessibility and antioxidant efficacy during in vitro digestion, and facilitated the internalization of quercetin in macrophages, exerting a potential synergistic anti-inflammatory effect.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sheliang Zhao, David Julian Mcclements, Xuebo Liu, Fuguo Liu
Summary: The low oral bioavailability of some bioactive ingredients is a challenge in the supplement and functional food areas. This study designs natural carriers that can simultaneously deliver both hydrophobic and hydrophilic bioactive ingredients, thereby increasing their ability to exert synergistic effects.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Md Easdani, Shabbir Ahammed, Md Nazmus Saqib, Fei Liu, Fang Zhong
Summary: Compiling hydrophobic and hydrophilic proteins to form a mechanically reliable bilayer film with improved water barrier properties and hydrophobicity is challenging. By introducing cross-linkers, the film exhibits compatible and flexible surfaces, enhanced color and transparency, and controlled water vapor permeability. The bilayer film shows potential for improving value-added functional properties.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tian-Qi Zhou, Xue-Chen Wang, Ling-Yi Gao, Jia-Nan Yan, Hai-Tao Wu
Summary: This study investigated the synergetic gelation of curdlan gum (CG) and gellan gum (GG) at different ratios. The optimal gelation was achieved at a mass ratio of 1:1 and a total concentration of 0.6%. The gel properties were influenced by the CG/GG ratio, with the strongest gel observed at a ratio of 5:5. The improved gel properties were attributed to hydrogen bonds between CG and GG. The CG/GG binary composite gel exhibited increased water holding capacity as the CG/GG ratio decreased. Furthermore, the microstructure of the CG/GG gel was denser and more homogeneous, supporting its stronger gel rigidity and water holding capacity.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jialin Sun, Zihao Wei, Changhu Xue
Summary: In this study, porous gelatin microspheres (PGMs) with surface and internal porous structure were developed for the controlled release and rapid functional response of anthocyanins (ANCs). The loading of ACNs was achieved through electrostatic interaction, resulting in a high loading capacity. ACN@PGMs exhibited long-term controlled release, improved storage stability, and ammonia responsiveness, making them suitable for applications as antioxidant factors and food freshness indicators in the food industry.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xinlai Dou, Yanling Hao, Ying Sun, Pin Yang, Linlin Liu, Yinyuan He, Yanguo Shi, Chunhua Yang, Fenglian Chen
Summary: In this study, chitosan hydrochloride/carboxymethyl starch sodium (CHC-CMS-Na) nanogels were prepared as a baking additive and showed potential in improving bread quality.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xinya Wang, H. Douglas Goff, Steve W. Cui
Summary: This study thoroughly investigated the synergistic gelation between yellow mustard gum (YMG) and kappa-carrageenan using multiple techniques. The results showed that the interaction between YMG and kappa-carrageenan was mainly polymer associations, and YMG affected the gel formation process of kappa-carrageenan.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jielong Zhang, Dasong Liu, Xiumei Tao, Jun Tang, Xiaoyu Peng, Thom Huppertz, Xiaoming Liu, Peng Zhou
Summary: The effect of enzymatic dephosphorylation on the structure of casein micelles in caprine micellar casein concentrate was studied. The results showed that with increasing dephosphorylation, the molar mass decreased, the radii decreased, the hydration increased, and the internal protein inhomogeneity disappeared.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wentao Ma, Chao Yuan, Bo Cui, Tian Gao, Li Guo, Bin Yu, Meng Zhao, Feixue Zou
Summary: This study investigated the influence of highly-branched cyclic dextrin (HBCD) on the physiochemical properties of x-carrageenan (KC) gels. The addition of HBCD significantly enhanced the storage modulus and freeze-thaw stability of KC gels. HBCD promoted the distribution of KC chains and aggregation of KC helixes, resulting in a compact network structure and reduced water loss. Furthermore, HBCD strengthened the thermal reversibility of KC gels through enhanced hydrogen-bonding interactions.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ya-Ru Wang, Qin Yang, Yi-Xuan Jiang, Han-Qing Chen
Summary: This study successfully improved the aqueous solubility, thermal stability, and antioxidant activity of RES by using ovalbumin fibrils as nanocarriers. The pH value was found to have an impact on the formation and properties of the complex, with the best interaction observed at pH 2.0.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2024)
