Article
Food Science & Technology
Ane del Rio-Lavin, Jan Weber, Joachim Molkentin, Elisa Jimenez, Iraide Artetxe-Arrate, Miguel Angel Pardo
Summary: Determining the geographic origin of farmed mussels is important for regulators and fishing industries to prevent fraud and ensure food safety. This study used stable isotope ratio analysis and trace element fingerprinting to trace the origin of mussels harvested from different regions. The results showed significant differences in the chemical signatures of mussels from different locations, and a classification method correctly assigned 97% of individuals to their harvest location. This method has potential applications in seafood traceability and food safety.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kentaro Tanaka, Liqiang Zhao, Hirofumi Tazoe, Tsuyoshi Iizuka, Naoko Murakami-Sugihara, Kotaro Toyama, Toshihiro Yamamoto, Takefumi Yorisue, Kotaro Shirai
Summary: Geographical traceability of marine bivalves is essential for ensuring quality and protecting the interests of consumers and producers. This study demonstrates the potential of using neodymium isotopic ratios as a tracer for the geographic origin of Ruditapes philippinarum shells. The Nd-143/Nd-144 ratios of clam shells from Japanese and Chinese coastal areas show a heterogeneous pattern, reflecting the geological age of the catchment area. The findings highlight the importance of using Nd-143/Nd-144 as a powerful tool in exposing fraud labeling and ensuring the authenticity of marine bivalves.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Kehong Liang, Hong Zhu, Shanshan Zhao, Haijin Liu, Yan Zhao
Summary: By characterizing the chemical profiles of flaxseed samples using lipids/fatty acids, stable isotopes, and antioxidant capacity, combined with principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis, a satisfactory discrimination rate of 98.6% was achieved in tracing the geographic origin of flaxseed from five regions in northern China.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xuming Kang, Yanfang Zhao, Zhijun Tan
Summary: Using stable isotope ratio and compositions of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H), we employed explainable machine learning to identify the origin of mussels. The Extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) model was found to be the best model with high accuracy (93.75%), precision (93.75%), recall (94.51%), F1 score (93.72%), and AUC (0.990). The feature impact of the XGBoost model was interpreted using SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) on a global and local perspective. This study demonstrates the potential of explainable machine learning in elucidating complex relationships in geographical traceability of marine bivalves.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Li Bin, Cheng Wang, Zhi Liu, Weizhong He, Duoyong Zhao, Ying-ying Fang, Ying Li, Zihong Zhang, Piao Chen, Wei Liu, Karyne M. Rogers
Summary: The geographical origin of Xinjiang muskmelon was investigated using stable isotopes and multi-element analyses. A linear discriminant analysis model was developed to classify the muskmelon from different geographical production regions in Xinjiang. This method is significant for combating origin mislabeling of Hami PGI muskmelons and ensuring the integrity of food.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cidan Zhaxi, Shanshan Zhao, Tangwei Zhang, Hao Dong, Haijin Liu, Yan Zhao
Summary: The study successfully distinguished Tibetan chickens from those in plain areas using stable isotopes and chemometric methods, achieving a cross-validation rate of 97.6%. Additionally, the research revealed a strong correlation between the isotopic values of chicken samples and environmental parameters, providing important insights for tracing the origins of chickens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sara Elgadi, Ahmed Ouhammou, Fouad Taous, Hamza Zine, Eleni G. Papazoglou, Tibari Elghali, Noureddine Amenzou, Hassan El Allali, Abderrahmane Aitlhaj, Abderraouf El Antari
Summary: The study used fatty acid composition and stable isotope ratio to classify Argan oil according to its geographical origin, demonstrating a successful discrimination rate of 92.70% for the six studied provenances. The combination of fatty acids and isotopes can accurately determine the geographical origins of Argan oil.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xiaohan Liu, Jian Mu, Dan Tan, Kemin Mao, Jinjie Zhang, Faizan Ahmed Sadiq, Yaxin Sang, Ang Zhang
Summary: Food traceability is crucial for ensuring food safety and quality. This study investigated the origin of concentrated apple juice (CAJ) in China using isotopic and elemental analysis techniques. The results revealed significant differences in the isotopic and elemental compositions among different production areas. Ten key variables were identified for differentiating the samples. These findings provide valuable insights into understanding the geographic variations of Chinese CAJ and controlling fraudulent labeling related to its origin.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Li-Li Cui, Huan Chen, Zeng-Ping Chen, Yu-Wei Yuan, Shu-Lei Han, Ya-Ning Fu, Hong-Wei Hou, Qing-Yuan Hu
Summary: The geographical origin of tobacco leaves can be identified by stable isotope ratios and element contents. Chemometric methods can be used to establish models for differentiating tobacco samples from different regions. The study found that 82H, Zn, and Tl showed significant differences among samples from different regions, indicating their potential for geographical origin classification of tobacco.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Supalak Kongsri, Phitchan Sricharoen, Nunticha Limchoowong, Chunyapuk Kukusamude
Summary: Identifying the geographical origin of rice is crucial for ensuring food quality and preventing mislabeling issues. Analyzing elemental compositions and stable isotopes can effectively distinguish rice produced in different regions. The study demonstrates that only five markers can accurately differentiate rice from different geographical origins.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lili Cui, Huan Chen, Yuwei Yuan, Fengpeng Zhu, Jing Nie, Shulei Han, Ya'ning Fu, Hongwei Hou, Qingyuan Hu, Zengping Chen
Summary: Through stable isotopes and element analysis, significant geographic differences in tobacco were observed in China. By creating a heatmap and using modeling techniques, accurate identification of tobacco origin was achieved, addressing the issues of smuggling and illegal sales.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Joy Sim, Cushla Mcgoverin, Indrawati Oey, Russell Frew, Biniam Kebede
Summary: This study utilized stable isotope and trace element analyses in combination with non-linear machine learning data analysis to classify the geographical origin of green coffee beans. The results showed good prediction of origin at the country and regional levels. However, the prediction was poor at the continental and Central American regional levels. Non-linear machine learning techniques improved accuracy and identified more relevant origin markers.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yun Xia, Lijuan Jia, Kai Zhang, Jun Xie, Ermeng Yu, Jingjing Tian, Wangbao Gong, Zhifei Li, Hongyan Li, Guangjun Wang, Yarong Liu
Summary: This study explores the use of mineral elements and stable isotopes to trace the origin of Procambarus clarkii and establishes an origin tracing system. The results show that the combination of stable isotopes and mineral elements can effectively distinguish samples from different regions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Bernardo Duarte, Joao Carreiras, Renato Mamede, Irina A. Duarte, Isabel Cacador, Patrick Reis-Santos, Rita P. Vasconcelos, Carla Gameiro, Rui Rosa, Susanne E. Tanner, Vanessa F. Fonseca
Summary: In recent years, there has been increasing attention to the validation of seafood authenticity and provenance, especially in highly valuable and highly consumed seafood products like the common octopus. The analysis of octopus ink can be used to differentiate different collection areas and assess their food safety.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Bor Krajnc, Luana Bontempo, Jose Luis Araus, Manuela Giovanetti, Carla Alegria, Marco Lauteri, Angela Augusti, Naziha Atti, Samir Smeti, Fouad Taous, Nour Eddine Amenzou, Maja Podgornik, Federica Camin, Pedro Reis, Cristina Maguas, Milena Bucar Miklavcic, Nives Ogrinc
Summary: The Mediterranean diet is closely linked to socioecological practices, knowledge and tradition, promoting sustainable food production. Consumer adherence to this dietary pattern increases consumption of authentic premium foods, but the high-value recognition of these products can lead to economically motivated product adulteration, highlighting the importance of protecting the high added value of these unique food products.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aleksandra Golob, Tjasa Novak, Nina Kacjan Marsic, Helena Sircelj, Vekoslava Stibilj, Ana Jerse, Ana Kroflic, Mateja Germ
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Archaeology
M. Necemer, P. Kump, T. Lazar
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Valentina Schmitzer, Helena Sircelj, Franci Stampar, Ana Slatnar
Summary: The study provides a comprehensive insight into the biochemical composition and morphological traits of Japanese dogwood fruit at different maturity stages. It was found that Japanese dogwood fruit at the RF and OF stages have higher total sugars and total phenolic content, making them the optimal consumption stage.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saso Gyergyek, Darja Lisjak, Milos Bekovic, Miha Grilc, Blaz Likozar, Marijan Necemer, Darko Makovec
Article
Plant Sciences
Aleksandra Golob, Ana Kroflic, Ana Jerse, Nina Kacjan Marsic, Helena Sircelj, Vekoslava Stibilj, Mateja Germ
Article
Plant Sciences
Nina Kacjan Marsic, Petra Stolfa, Dominik Vodnik, Katarina Kosmelj, Maja Mikulic-Petkovsek, Bojka Kump, Rajko Vidrih, Doris Kokalj, Sasa Piskernik, Blaz Ferjancic, Maja Dragutinovic, Robert Veberic, Metka Hudina, Helena Sircelj
Summary: The study investigated the response of grafted bell pepper plants to salt stress and found that grafting onto a salt-tolerant rootstock did not alleviate water balance disturbances or improve water status under increased salt exposure. Fruit yield reductions and metabolic changes were similar in grafted and ungrafted plants, indicating limited rootstock mediation effects on biochemical profiles in pepper fruit under moderate salt treatment.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Matej Vosnjak, Helena Sircelj, Metka Hudina, Valentina Usenik
Summary: The study evaluated the effect of post-flowering chilling on the content of biochemical parameters in sweet cherry leaves. Results showed that lower temperatures induced more intense stress and increased the levels of zeaxanthin, sugars, and phenolics in the leaves.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Spectroscopy
Natasa Lilek, Andreja Kandolf Borovsak, Jasna Bertoncelj, Katarina Vogel Mikus, Marijan Necemer
Summary: Bee pollen is a good nutritional supplement in human diet, with a rich elemental composition that varies greatly depending on botanical and geographical origin. The most abundant elements in Slovenian bee pollen are K, P, S, Ca, and Cl, with statistically significant differences found in the content of analysed elements between different groups based on botanical and geographical origin.
X-RAY SPECTROMETRY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Stasa Hamzic Gregorcic, Nives Ogrinc, Russell Frew, Marijan Necemer, Lidija Strojnik, Tea Zuliani
Summary: This study introduces the use of Sr isotope ratios to determine the origin of bovine milk from different regions of Slovenia. Results show that the Sr isotopic fingerprint in milk is reflective of cow drinking water, indicating a potential for distinguishing between different milk production areas characterized by geo-lithology. The prediction ability was found to be 63.5%.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jasmina Masten Rutar, Marta Jagodic Hudobivnik, Marijan Necemer, Katarina Vogel Mikus, Iztok Arcon, Nives Ogrinc
Summary: This study analyzed commercially available Spirulina supplements in Slovenia and found that they are a good source of calcium, phosphorous, potassium, and selenium. Pure Spirulina supplements are also a good source of essential and non-essential amino acids, as well as omega-6 fatty acids. However, the presence of additives led to significant variation in nutrient content, and there were many inappropriate declarations regarding the elemental content.
Article
Horticulture
Dominik Vodnik, Ziga Vogrin, Helena Sircelj, Mariana Cecilia Grohar, Aljaz Medic, Klaudija Carovic-Stanko, Toni Safner, Boris Lazarevic
Summary: The effects of UV-A radiation on the growth and physiological and biochemical traits of green leaf basil were investigated. UV-A did not have any negative effects on plant growth and photosynthetic functions, even at high doses. It also enhanced thylakoid processes and increased the pool of xanthophyll cycle pigments, contributing to the plant's response to the light environment.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jasmina Masten Rutar, Lidija Strojnik, Marijan Necemer, Luana Bontempo, Nives Ogrinc
Summary: While the demand for Spirulina dietary supplements continues to grow, inspection of product authenticity and safety is limited. This study used stable isotope ratios and elemental composition to characterize Spirulina supplements in the Slovenian market. The study found that differences in isotopic and elemental composition can indicate the origin, cultivation and processing methods, and environmental conditions of Spirulina products, providing a promising tool for determining their authenticity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Matej Vosnjak, Helena Sircelj, Dominik Vodnik, Valentina Usenik
Summary: The effects of low temperatures on the physiological properties and metabolic status of 'Grace Star' sweet cherry trees were studied. The first exposure at lower temperatures caused more changes compared to the second exposure. These findings reveal the impact of low temperatures on sweet cherry trees and its potential negative effect on yield.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ana Miklavcic Visnjevec, Alenka Baruca Arbeiter, Matjaz Hladnik, Ajda Ota, Mihaela Skrt, Bojan Butinar, Marijan Necemer, Marin Krapac, Dean Ban, Milena Bucar-Miklavcic, Natasa Poklar Ulrih, Dunja Bandelj
FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Nina Kacjan Marsic, Marijan Necemer, Robert Veberic, Natasa Poklar Ulrih, Mihaela Skrt
TURKISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
(2019)
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.
