Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yana Ai, Guoxiong Wang, Fang Fang, Fusheng Zhang, Hongmei Liao
Summary: This study developed a real-time intelligent film using red pitaya peel (RPP) to evaluate pork freshness. The film was composed of RPP and glycerol, and showed strong molecular interaction and dense structure. The film demonstrated good sensitivity to ammonia and could be used for monitoring the freshness of meat.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zonglin Guo, Xiangzhen Ge, Weizheng Li, Lihua Yang, Ling Han, Qun-li Yu
Summary: Adding different concentrations of beetroot extract (BTE) affects the physical properties of the film, with the 2% BTE film performing the best. The film can maintain good color stability under natural conditions and exhibit a colorimetric response over a wide range of pH values. Therefore, the WMP/BTE2 film has the potential to monitor the quality of chilled beef.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Haitao Jiang, Wanli Zhang, Yan Xu, Jiankang Cao, Weibo Jiang
Summary: In this study, pectin was extracted from white-fleshed pitaya peel waste and used to develop a biodegradable film. The addition of montmorillonite (MMT) improved the moisture sensitivity, light-barrier property, tensile strength, and thermal stability of the film.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiyu Yao, Jing Liu, Huixia Hu, Dawei Yun, Jun Liu
Summary: This study looked at blending betacyanin-rich red pitaya flesh extract with different polysaccharides and polyvinyl alcohol matrices to create active/intelligent packaging films. The properties of the films, such as color, light transmittance, tensile strength, and water vapor permeability, were influenced by the type of polysaccharides used. Locust bean gum/PVA-RPFE film demonstrated the highest color and antioxidant stability, while effectively indicating the freshness of shrimp.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Custodio Lobo Roriz, Sandrina A. Heleno, Maria Jose Alves, M. Beatriz P. P. Oliveira, Jose Pinela, Maria Ines Dias, Ricardo C. Calhelha, Patricia Morales, Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira, Lillian Barros
Summary: The peel of Hylocereus costaricensis fruit contains a large amount of betacyanins, which can be used as natural colorants and show no toxicity. Through optimizing the ultrasound-assisted extraction method, the maximum content of betacyanins was successfully extracted. The peel extract exhibited bioactive properties such as antioxidant hemolysis inhibition and inhibition of pathogenic bacteria growth.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuejie Wu, Peiqi Tang, Shenpei Quan, Huiying Zhang, Ke Wang, Jun Liu
Summary: Smart packaging films were developed using betacyanins from cockscomb flower. The addition of cockscomb flower extract improved the properties of the films and gave them color and odor sensitivity. These smart packaging films are suitable for indicating shrimp freshness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hock Eng Khoo, Xuemei He, Yayuan Tang, Zhichun Li, Changbao Li, Yuan Zeng, Jie Tang, Jian Sun
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of different parts of red pitaya fruit as alternative sources of nutraceuticals. The results showed that the peel extract of red pitaya had higher content of betacyanins and anthocyanins compared to the pulp extract, but had a lower DPPH radical scavenging effect. Both pulp and peel extracts of red pitaya had a protective effect in reducing oxidative stress, especially the peel extract. The extracts, however, had a weak anticancer effect due to the presence of polysaccharides and other phytochemicals that were not cytotoxic.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yanyi Huang, Margaret Anne Brennan, Stefan Kasapis, Samantha J. Richardson, Charles Stephen Brennan
Summary: Red pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, is a well-known species of pitaya fruit with different nutritional components in its seeds, peel, and pulp. As the fruit matures, the concentrations of beta-cyanins, phenolics, and flavonoids gradually increase, with pigmentation appearing in the pulp earlier than the peel.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiyu Yao, Dawei Yun, Fengfeng Xu, Dan Chen, Jun Liu
Summary: The study prepared a double-layer film with a sensing layer containing red pitaya betacyanins and a protective layer containing titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The double-layer film exhibited good water vapor permeability, UV-Vis light barrier ability, and effectively indicated the freshness and spoilage of shrimp.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiyu Yao, Dawei Yun, Fengfeng Xu, Dan Chen, Jun Liu
Summary: A double-layer film was prepared by immobilizing red pitaya betacyanins and titanium dioxide nanoparticles in locust bean gum/polyvinyl alcohol and agar/polyvinyl alcohol film matrices, respectively. The double-layer film showed good physical properties and had the ability to indicate shrimp freshness by changing color.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiyu Yao, Yan Qin, Man Zhang, Jixian Zhang, Chunlu Qian, Jun Liu
Summary: This study compared the structural, physical, and functional properties of active and smart packaging films containing betacyanins from different plant sources for the first time. The type of betacyanins from different plants significantly influenced the properties of the films, with RPFE and PPFE films showing higher water vapor barrier and mechanical strength.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xueli Zhang, Xiaochen Chen, Jinming Dai, Haiying Cui, Lin Lin
Summary: The colorimetric film, sensitive to both ammonia and acidic environments, has the potential to monitor the freshness of pork in real-time without open packaging and direct contact.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shuo Mao, Linli Zhang, Jingyi Feng, Ping Han, Chengwen Lu, Tiehua Zhang
Summary: By incorporating synthesized Schiff base compounds (SPS) into pectin-based films, the thermal stability, water resistance, and light shielding ability of the films can be improved. The films also exhibit antimicrobial and pH-responsive properties, making them potentially useful for maintaining fruit quality and monitoring the freshness of fresh-cut fruit.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shahab Naghdi, Masoud Rezaei, Mehdi Abdollahi
Summary: A food packaging label with pH and ammonia sensitivity was developed by adding betacyanin extracted from paperflower flowers into potato starch film. The film showed color change and could detect the presence of ammonia. Although the addition of betacyanin increased the surface hydrophobicity and water vapor barrier capacity of the starch film, it decreased the mechanical strength.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Thi Hai Anh Mai, Thi Thu Tra Tran, Van Viet Man Le
Summary: This study investigated the effects of pitaya peel supplementation on the nutritional quality, in vitro glycemic index, and antioxidant release of enriched fiber cookies. Higher amounts of pitaya peel powder (PPP) in the recipe resulted in increased dietary fiber, betacyanin and phenolic contents, and antioxidant activities of the cookies. Cookies supplemented with 10-25% PPP had a low glycemic index and the gastric digestion stage showed the highest release of antioxidant content and activity.
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Swarup Roy, Wanli Zhang, Deblina Biswas, Rejish Ramakrishnan, Jong-Whan Rhim
Summary: Consumers are increasingly interested in natural antimicrobials and antioxidants in food processing and packaging. Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) has been widely accepted and found effective in food as an antimicrobial and coating material. This review provides an up-to-date overview of GSE-based packaging, including its extraction methods, manufacturing processes, physical properties, and food preservation applications.
Article
Agronomy
Jialiang Liu, Wanli Zhang, Meijiao Hu, Yonggui Pan, Yueming Jiang, Zhengke Zhang, Guoxiang Jiang
Summary: This study investigates the interplay between melatonin and nitric oxide (NO) in relation to cold stress tolerance in litchi fruit. The results show that melatonin triggers NO accumulation by activating nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and nitrate reductase (NR) in refrigerated litchi fruit, improving cold tolerance. Melatonin also reduces reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation and increases antioxidant activity, protecting membrane integrity. However, the effect of melatonin is partially counteracted by the NO scavenger cPTIO.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wanli Zhang, Swarup Roy, Elham Assadpour, Xinli Cong, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: There is a growing interest in the development of degradable and biopolymeric food packaging films (BFPFs) based on green ingredients and strategies due to their biocompatibility, sustainability, and renewable nature of bio-materials. Green cross-linking technology, especially using citric acid (CA) as a natural green cross-linker, has been found to effectively improve the performance of BFPFs and enhance their food preservation capacity. The cross-linking of CA with different biopolymer molecules depends on factors such as CA content, reaction state, temperature, and pH.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wanli Zhang, Mahmood Alizadeh Sani, Zhengke Zhang, David Julian McClements, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: Biodegradable food packaging films (FPFs) made from sustainable biopolymeric materials are increasingly being used in the food industry to reduce pollution and health risks associated with conventional plastic packaging. However, these FPFs often have poorer functional performance compared to traditional plastic films. The incorporation of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZNPs) into FPFs can improve their properties. This article reviews the design, fabrication, and application of ZNPs-loaded FPFs based on biopolymers, focusing on their impacts on the optical, barrier, mechanical, water sensitivity, and antimicrobial properties of the films. The potential applications of ZNPs-loaded FPFs for fresh food preservation are also discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Wanli Zhang, Yonggui Pan, Yueming Jiang, Zhengke Zhang
Summary: This paper reviews the main factors contributing to postharvest fruit peel browning, such as water loss, chilling injury, disease, and mechanical damage. It also discusses the potential biochemical mechanisms, including insufficient energy supply and reactive oxygen species (ROS) burst. This work updates the progress in methods to control postharvest fruit peel browning, providing an important reference for reducing fruit losses. Some small molecule substances with antioxidant activity and improved cell energy supply show promise in inhibiting peel browning, and combinations of conventional postharvest preservation methods may achieve better results.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wanli Zhang, Hamed Ahari, Zhengke Zhang, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: Due to environmental pollution and health concerns caused by plastic packaging films, research on degradable food packaging films (DFPFs) based on biopolymers and nano-additives has become popular. Studies have shown that DFPFs containing silica (SiO2) are potential alternatives to plastic packaging materials.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wanli Zhang, Swarup Roy, Parya Ezati, Da-Peng Yang, Jong-Whan Rhim
Summary: Due to the biodegradable, biocompatible, sustainable, and renewable nature of biomaterials, there is a growing interest in developing biopolymer-based food packaging films using green ingredients and strategies. Green crosslinking technology, particularly using tannic acid as a natural crosslinker, has shown promising effects in improving the performance of biopolymer-based food packaging films. The crosslink of tannic acid not only enhances the properties of the films, but also contributes to food preservation.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Wanli Zhang, Yueming Jiang, Zhengke Zhang
Summary: Fresh fruits have good flavor and high nutritional value, but they age and decay rapidly after harvest, requiring the use of green postharvest fruit preservatives. Natural organic acids are considered as promising options due to their safety and effectiveness. This review discusses the recent applications of various natural organic acids in postharvest fruit quality management, highlighting their potential biochemical mechanisms and benefits in delaying senescence, preventing chilling injury, controlling diseases, inhibiting browning, and improving overall fruit quality. Chemical modification and cotreatment strategies are also considered to enhance the efficiency of natural organic acid preservation methods.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wanli Zhang, Parya Ezati, Ajahar Khan, Elham Assadpour, Jong-Whan Rhim, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: Food safety threats and economic losses in the food industry have led to the urgent need for natural food preservatives. Cinnamon essential oil (CEO) is considered a promising natural preservative due to its antioxidant and antibacterial properties. However, its low solubility and degradability have limited its application in food products. Encapsulation and delivery systems have been developed to improve CEO efficiency in food preservation applications.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wanli Zhang, Maryam Azizi-Lalabadi, Shima Jafarzadeh, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: This review focuses on the utilization of starch-gelatin blends as key components in composite films for food packaging applications. The limitations of pure starch-gelatin films are discussed and methods to enhance their properties through the addition of plasticizers, cross-linkers, and nanoparticles are explored. The study highlights the blending of starch-gelatin as a means to improve film performance and examines the impact of various additives on the properties of starch-gelatin blend films, summarizing their application in food preservation.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Wanli Zhang, Milad Hadidi, Asli Can Karaca, Sara Hedayati, Mohammad Tarahi, Elham Assadpour, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: Chitosan (CS), as a bio-renewable natural material, has the potential to be used in food packaging films (PFs)/coatings as a biopolymer. However, its poor solubility in dilute acid solutions and limited antioxidant and antimicrobial activities restrict its application in PFs/coatings. Chemical modification of CS, particularly through graft copolymerization, has been widely studied to address these limitations. This work reviews the progress of CS grafted PA (CS-g-PA) based films, discussing the chemistry and methods of preparing CS-g-PA and the effects of different PAs grafting on CS film properties. Additionally, the application of CS-g-PA functionalized PFs/coatings for food preservation is explored. It is concluded that modifying the properties of CS-based films through PA grafting can enhance the food preservation capability of CS-based films/coatings.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Wanli Zhang, Alireza Sadeghi, Asli Can Karaca, Jiachao Zhang, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: This review explores the relationship between probiotics and colonic diseases, discussing their mechanisms of action and current strategies for targeted delivery to the colon. The focus of the article is on the use of carbohydrates, such as alginate, chitosan, pectin, and other carbohydrates, for probiotic colon-targeted delivery applications. Carbohydrates can undergo hydrolysis at the colonic site, allowing their oligosaccharides to function as prebiotics or as direct functional polysaccharides with beneficial effects. Furthermore, the development of multilayer self-assembled coatings using different carbohydrates enables the creation of enhanced delivery systems. Additionally, chemical modifications of carbohydrates, such as for adhesion and sensitivity, can be implemented to achieve more customized delivery of PRO.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Haitao Jiang, Wanli Zhang, Jiankang Cao, Weibo Jiang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of banana flower bract anthocyanin extracts (BFBAEs) on the properties of longan seed starch (LSS) films. The results showed that BFBAEs were compatible with the LSS matrix and did not alter the film's chemical structure. The introduction of BFBAEs improved UV light barrier capacities, increased water vapor permeability, and reduced thermal stability of the LSS films.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wanli Zhang, Maryam Azizi-Lalabadi, Swarup Roy, Shamimeh Azimi Salim, Roberto Castro-Munoz, Seid Mahdi Jafari
Summary: The increasing interest in biodegradable, biocompatible, sustainable, and renewable biomaterials has led to the development of biopolymeric food packaging films (BFPFs) with green ingredients and strategies. This article discusses the use of Maillard reaction as a promising approach to enhance the performance of degradable BFPFs by modifying or combining biopolymer molecules with additives. The study highlights that Maillard reaction can improve the properties of BFPFs through effective cross-linking and provide functional additives with antibacterial and antioxidant activities. Rating: 8/10.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jun Yang, Gulden Goksen, Wanli Zhang
Summary: The food industry has been searching for alternatives to chemical preservatives due to concerns over their potential toxicity and limitations. Rosemary essential oil (REO) is a natural food preservative that has strong antibacterial and antioxidant properties. This study discusses the chemical and biological characteristics of REO, as well as its various delivery systems in food preservation applications, such as nano emulsions, solid particle encapsulation, and biodegradable food packaging film/coatings. The review concludes that REO, particularly in encapsulated forms, is highly effective in preserving fresh foods compared to conventional methods.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. Graca Dias, Elsa Vasco, Francisco Ravasco, Lufsa Oliveira
Summary: This study estimated the vitamin D intake of "adults" and "elderly" populations in Portugal using the TDS methodology. The results showed that the majority of people had inadequate vitamin D intake, well below the Dietary Reference Values.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanan Wang, Jiachen Shi, Yong-Jiang Xu, Chin-Ping Tan, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This study investigates the variations in lipid digestion profiles among individuals of different ages using in vitro digestion models. The findings suggest that adults have a more comprehensive lipid digestion compared to infants, and infants tend to release shorter chain length and more saturated free fatty acids during digestion. Additionally, the particle sizes in the stomach of the elderly were consistently larger. This study enhances our understanding of how lipids with different degrees of unsaturation undergo digestion in diverse age groups.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hyunjong Yu, Huisu Kim, Pahn-Shick Chang
Summary: Chitosan-pectin emulsion-filled hydrogel (EFH) was developed to enhance the bioaccessibility of lipophilic bioactive compounds through intestinal delivery. The EFH, prepared without crosslinking agents, demonstrated improved mechanical strength and compactness with higher pectin concentration. It retained the emulsion at pH 2.0 and released it at pH 7.4, resulting in enhanced release of free fatty acids and improved bioaccessibility of curcumin.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tongze Zhang, Siqi Hong, Jia-Rong Zhang, Pin-He Liu, Siyi Li, Zixian Wen, Jianwei Xiao, Guirong Zhang, Olivier Habimana, Nagendra P. Shah, Zhongquan Sui, Harold Corke
Summary: Lactic acid fermentation significantly affects the morphology and physicochemical properties of proso millet starch, including the formation of surface indentations and small pores, decrease in gelatinization temperatures, and changes in hardness and adhesiveness.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Liqin Kong, Feng Hong, Peng Luan, Yiping Chen, Yaoze Feng, Ming Zhu
Summary: This study presents a novel impedance biosensor using composite nanomaterials and T1R1 as a signal probe, which can competitively and ultra-sensitively detect umami intensity. The biosensor exhibits exceptional analytical performance and is suitable for food flavor evaluation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kunying Lv, Yixin Yang, Qilong Li, Ran Chen, Liang Deng, Yiwei Zhang, Ning Jiang
Summary: Horse's milk, with its high nutritional value and low allergenic proteins, could be a substitute for cow's milk in infant consumption. A proteomic method was used to identify and compare milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and whey proteins from different horse breeds. The study found differences in protein composition and functionality, which could support the development of formulas more suitable for human infants.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Enrique Jacobo Diaz-Montana, Helene Brignot, Ramon Aparicio-Ruiz, Thierry Thomas- Danguin, Maria Teresa Morales
Summary: Sensory perception of virgin olive oil is influenced by phenols and volatiles, which are affected by the composition of the oil and biological factors. This study investigated the effect of saliva and phenols on the release of volatiles, and found that the presence of phenols decreased the release of saturated volatiles.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wei Zhou, Rui Zhang, Zhen Cai, Fangfang Wu, Yong Hu, Chao Huang, Kun Hu, Yun Chen
Summary: Environmentally friendly and outstanding pH-responsive cationic starch nanoparticles (CSNP) were prepared from pH-sensitive starch. CSNP exhibited nanosize and regular sphere, highly free-flowing molecular chains, and demonstrated excellent pH responsiveness through multiple emulsion/demulsification transitions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Andrea Koo, Vinayak Ghate, Weibiao Zhou
Summary: This study suggests that direct seeding may negatively affect the nutritional quality of crops, causing a decrease in ascorbic acid, vitamin K, and total glucosinolate content.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tonghao Du, Yazhou Xu, Xiaoyan Xu, Shijin Xiong, Linli Zhang, Biao Dong, Jinqing Huang, Tao Huang, Muyan Xiao, Tao Xiong, Mingyong Xie
Summary: This study successfully improved the ACE inhibitory activity of black sesame seeds by fermenting them with Lactobacillus Plantarum NCU116 and hydrolyzing them using acid protease. The RF-PSO model was used to predict the ACE inhibitory activity during the hydrolysis process. Eight peptides with ACE inhibitory activity were identified from fermented black sesame seed hydrolysates after separation and screening.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yao Liu, Songyi Lin, Kexin Liu, Shan Wang, Qiaozhen Liu, Na Sun
Summary: This study analyzed the structural changes of shrimp proteins during digestion, predicted the immunodominant epitopes, and validated their allergenicity. The results showed that shrimp proteins were degraded into peptides during digestion, but still carried IgE epitopes that trigger allergic reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiantian Fu, Hongwei Cao, Yu Zhang, Xiao Guan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of milling on the active components in rice, with a focus on the stability and bioaccessibility of phenols, VB1, and alpha-GABA during cooking and digestion. The findings show that milling exacerbates the instability of gamma-GABA during cooking and VB1 during digestion, and it affects the bioaccessibility of these active compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhihao Yang, Yanru Hou, Min Zhang, Puxin Hou, Chang Liu, Lu Dou, Xiaoyu Chen, Lihua Zhao, Lin Su, Ye Jin
Summary: This study investigated the molecular mechanism of feeding regimes on lamb flavor by using TMT labeling combined with MS. The results showed that pasture-fed groups had higher levels of amino acids and volatile flavor substances compared to concentrate-fed groups. Additionally, several differentially abundant proteins associated with lamb flavor were identified.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zixuan Xie, De Zhang, Junyu Zhu, Qianqian Luo, Jun Liu, Jingtao Zhou, Xiaoyong Wang, Yuqiong Chen, Zhi Yu, Dejiang Ni
Summary: This study investigated the acidification of aroma-enhanced black tea during storage. Analysis of non-volatile substances and organic acids using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and HPLC revealed a decrease in soluble sugars and amino acids, while an increase in organic acids such as oxalic acid, malic acid, and quinic acid. In vitro experiments further demonstrated that the acidification is a result of the decomposition of sugars and amino acids by heating, as well as the oxidation of aromatic aldehydes. Additionally, the study showed that the taste composition of tea infusion is altered, with reduced amino acids, catechins, soluble sugars, and flavonoids. This research provides a theoretical basis for improving the quality of black tea.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Wang, Falai Ma, Zihan Li, Yan Zhang
Summary: This study developed time-temperature integrators based on amyloglucosidase@Cu3(PO4)2 nanoflowers for monitoring the freshness of chilled pork. The results showed that the integrators were highly reliable and accurate in predicting the quality of chilled pork.