Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaolu Yu, Hongju He, Xuezhi Zhao, Guangmin Liu, Liping Hu, Bing Cheng, Yaqin Wang
Summary: The study compared and optimized three tissue disruption methods for sample preparation, revealing limitations in processing intact GSLs in different plant tissues under the same microwave conditions, yet achieving good recoveries through methanol extraction. It emphasized the necessity of heating extraction when extracting GSLs from frozen-fresh samples.
Article
Plant Sciences
Biao Zhu, Zhile Liang, Yunxiang Zang, Zhujun Zhu, Jing Yang
Summary: Brassicaceae vegetables are essential in both China and the rest of the world, providing nutrients and phytochemicals that promote human health. This review focuses on the diversity of commonly consumed Brassicaceae vegetables and the glucosinolate (GSL) composition in the edible parts. Factors influencing GSL content, as well as the roles and functions of GSL, are also discussed. The information presented in this review guides consumers in selecting vegetables with high GSL content, optimal stages for consumption, and suitable cooking methods. Additionally, this review provides a theoretical foundation for crop molecular breeding and the market development of GSL products.
HORTICULTURAL PLANT JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mart Theunis, Tania Naessens, Laura Peeters, Maxime Brits, Kenn Foubert, Luc Pieters
Summary: Watercress and broccoli are both rich in vitamins and secondary metabolites, but caution is needed in consuming broccoli due to the presence of potentially harmful compounds for the thyroid.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Noha Khalil, Haidy A. Gad, Nawal M. Al Musayeib, Mokhtar Bishr, Mohamed L. Ashour
Summary: The present study aimed to identify glucosinolates (GSLs) and volatile compounds in six Brassicaceae seeds cultivated in Egypt. The results showed variations in GSL content and volatile compounds among different seeds, which were found to have different antioxidant capacities.
Article
Plant Sciences
Luke Bell, Martin Chadwick, Manik Puranik, Jake Jasper, Richard Tudor, Lisa Methven, Carol Wagstaff
Summary: This study investigated the phytochemical and transcriptomic differences between Rocket crops grown in Italy and the UK. The results showed that the growth environment influenced the volatile organic compounds and sulfur-related gene expression in Rocket. Rocket grown in Italy had higher sulfur content and sulfur-containing glucosinolates. Rocket grown in the UK had higher sugar concentrations and different volatile organic compound profiles.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Zeci Liu, Huiping Wang, Jianming Xie, Jian Lv, Guobin Zhang, Linli Hu, Shilei Luo, Lushan Li, Jihua Yu
Summary: With the expansion of Cruciferae vegetable cultivation and the increase in natural threats such as pests and diseases globally, losses of Cruciferae vegetables caused by pathogens, insects, and pests are rising. Glucosinolate (GLS), a key metabolite produced by Cruciferae vegetables, serves as both an indicator of quality and a control mechanism for infestations by various fungi, bacteria, aphids, and worms. Global advocacy for safe and pollution-free vegetable production is driving research into environmentally friendly pest and disease control strategies, such as biological control, to minimize the impact of pathogens and insect pests on Cruciferae vegetables.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
George Fouad Antonious
Summary: The study investigated the effects of different soil amendments on the concentrations of glucosinolates (GSLs), vitamin C, phenols, and reducing sugars in Brassica vegetables. The results showed that mustard greens contained higher concentrations of GSLs than arugula, and the TC variety of turnip had the highest concentrations of GSLs, vitamin C, and sugars. Additionally, amending the soil with sewage sludge, chicken manure, and horse manure significantly increased the vitamin C and phenol content in mustard greens.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Francisco Artes-Hernandez, Francisco Daniel Miranda-Molina, Tammila Venzke Klug, Gines Benito Martinez-Hernandez
Summary: Elicitors like MeJA, SA, and UV-B can enhance glucosinolate and carotenoid contents in white mustard sprouts, with UV-B showing the most significant improvement.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Songhyun Lee, Junkyu Song, Sanghyo Kim
Summary: The study indicates that a silica membrane and silica-coated beads are effective tools for nucleic acid extraction, enhancing the purity and sensitivity of samples. The developed equipment-free nucleic acid extraction squeeze system is user-friendly, completing the extraction process in less than 20 minutes, making nucleic acid extraction more convenient and cost-effective.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Juhwan Park, Je-Kyun Park
Summary: This Perspective discusses the advantages and limitations of microfluidic technologies in sample preparation, focusing on the potential and future development of pushbutton-activated microfluidic technologies as user-friendly sample preparation tools. It briefly reviews the working principle and recent advances in pushbutton-activated microfluidic technologies, and discusses future prospects for wide application in terms of integration with the signal analysis system, user-dependent variation, and universal and facile use.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luisa Ugolini, Donatella Scarafile, Roberto Matteo, Eleonora Pagnotta, Lorena Malaguti, Luca Lazzeri, Monica Modesto, Alice Checcucci, Paola Mattarelli, Ilaria Braschi
Summary: Animal manure application to soils is considered a major cause of antibiotic and bacterial pathogen spread in the environment. Natural substances from the Brassicaceae family, especially defatted seed meals from Rapistrum rugosum and Brassica nigra, have shown potential in reducing bacterial population in pig manure. Further research is needed to explore the effectiveness of biofumigation in controlling pathogens in animal waste.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Manuela Giraldo-Acosta, Domingo Ruiz-Cano, Antonio Cano, Josefa Hernandez-Ruiz, Marino B. Arnao
Summary: Melatonin has been found to be effective in post-harvest treatment of fruits and vegetables. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of melatonin treatments in extending the shelf life of broccolini during cold storage. Treatment with 50μM melatonin for 15 minutes appears to be the most effective in preserving the freshness and antioxidant properties of broccolini.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Meiyue Dong, Zhenhua Tian, Yanni Ma, Zhongyi Yang, Zhen Ma, Xiaoming Wang, Yunlun Li, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: This study developed an integrated data filtering and identification strategy to characterize the GSLs in 25 commonly Brassicaceae tissues, successfully identifying 47 GSLs and establishing profiles for each tissue, which can be used to distinguish different Brassicaceae species.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Laura Gambari, Brunella Grigolo, Francesco Grassi
Summary: This article reviews the evidence from preclinical and epidemiological studies on the skeletal effects of organosulfur molecules of dietary origin. The focus is on the direct regulation of bone cells by plant-derived polysulfides, thiols, and isothiocyanates, as well as the importance of the molecular mechanisms underlying the biological role of these compounds in the regulation of bone homeostasis.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pablo D. Cardenas, Jonas P. Landtved, Signe H. Larsen, Nicolai Lindegaard, Sebastian Wohlk, Karen R. Jensen, David I. Pattison, Meike Burow, Soren Bak, Christoph Crocoll, Niels Agerbirk
Summary: This study investigated the production of phytoalexins in the crucifer plant Barbarea vulgaris after exposure to abiotic stress. The results showed that two genotypes of B. vulgaris accumulated three major phytoalexins in the treated leaves. The levels of phytoalexins varied among plant types and individual phytoalexins. Summary: Two genotypes of B. vulgaris accumulated three major phytoalexins in response to abiotic stress.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Steven Le Feunteun, Ahmed Al-Razaz, Matthijs Dekker, Erwin George, Beatrice Laroche, George van Aken
Summary: This review discusses the modeling methodologies of the gastrointestinal tract during digestion that adopt a systems-view approach, focusing on compartmental models of food digestion and host-diet-microbiota interactions. The review suggests that these models hold promise for understanding complex mechanisms of digestion, interpreting postprandial data, making predictions, and designing healthier foods in the future.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, VOL 12, 2021
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Palitha C. Arampath, Matthijs Dekker
Summary: The study found that thermal processing affects the vitamin C and beta-carotene content in canned fruits, with more phytochemical leaching in pineapple than in mango. The degradation rate of health-promoting phytochemicals is slightly higher in pineapple than in mango.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jianing Liu, Jinfeng Bi, Xuan Liu, Dazhi Liu, Ruud Verkerk, Matthijs Dekker, Jian Lyu, Xinye Wu
Summary: The study optimized high-pressure homogenization parameters for not-from-concentrate combined peach and carrot juices using factor analysis and analytic hierarchy process methods. The best quality combined juice was at 250 MPa, 1 pass, and 25 degrees C, based on nutrition- and sense-oriented models. Back propagation neural network (BPNN) models were more accurate in predicting antioxidant capacities of the combined juice compared to stepwise linear regression, with <= 5% relative errors in BPNN prediction model.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jianing Liu, Dazhi Liu, Jinfeng Bi, Xuan Liu, Ying Lyu, Ruud Verkerk, Matthijs Dekker
Summary: The study highlighted the importance of optimizing centrifugal speed and duration of digesta in obtaining the micelle fraction during in vitro digestion; Different digesta require different centrifugal parameters to obtain the bioaccessible fraction; A prediction model based on the properties of intestinal digesta was developed to determine the optimal centrifugation speed/time.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Femke Damen, Ruud Verkerk, Bea Steenbekkers
Summary: Adolescents prioritize taste over healthiness when choosing snacks, and have limited awareness and importance of naturalness and sustainability in their snack choices. They perceive natural products to be healthier than non-natural products.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fernande G. Honfo, Euloge C. Togbe, Matthijs Dekker, Noel Akissoe
Summary: The study found that the ripening stage, storage method, and duration can affect the proximal composition and functional properties of plantain flour. Semi-ripe plantain flour is suitable for formulations requiring low viscosity, and it is recommended to store plantain flour in opaque containers to maintain its original quality.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Jorge Aleman-Baez, Jian Qin, Chengcheng Cai, Chunmei Zou, Johan Bucher, Maria-Joao Paulo, Roeland E. Voorrips, Guusje Bonnema
Summary: Correlations between the morphological traits of cabbage rosette leaves and heads were identified, and 50 robust quantitative trait loci (QTLs) were found through genome-wide association studies. Half of these loci affect both organs. This study provides valuable insights into the relationship and genetic basis of leaf development and leafy head formation in cabbage.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Chengcheng Cai, Alexandre Pele, Johan Bucher, Richard Finkers, Guusje Bonnema
Summary: Meiotic recombination is crucial for proper chromosome segregation and allelic combination generation. In this study, we analyzed 20 crosses of Brassica oleracea and produced high-resolution recombination maps. The results revealed similar recombination landscapes among different cross combinations and between sexes. We also found that gene density and large structural variations strongly influenced recombination formation in B. oleracea, and there were extensive variations in recombination number depending on the initial parents crossed with.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hulya Cakmak, Matthijs Dekker
Summary: This study focuses on optimizing the alkali extraction process of lignocellulosic fiber from parsley stalks. The extracted fiber is used as a filler in composite films. The optimal extraction conditions were determined as 2% alkali concentration, sample:alkali ratio of 0.0276, and extraction temperature of 40 degrees C. The addition of the optimized extract improved the water vapor permeability and optical properties of the composite films.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Li Wang, Matthijs Dekker, Jenneke Heising, Liming Zhao, Vincenzo Fogliano
Summary: Antimicrobial agents are safe preservatives that protect food from microbial spoilage and extend shelf life. The effectiveness of these agents is influenced by factors such as chemical features, storage environments, delivery methods, and diffusion in foods. This review focuses on the impact of the food matrix, including components and (micro)structures, on the activities of antimicrobial agents. It summarizes recent studies on the effects of food structure on the growth of microorganisms and proposes mechanisms underlying the loss of antimicrobial activity in foods. Additionally, strategies and technologies to improve the protection of antimicrobial agents in specific food categories are discussed.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Matthias Renz, Matthijs Dekker, Sascha Rohn, Franziska S. Hanschen
Summary: Brassica vegetables, rich in glucosinolates (GLSs), have health benefits due to the breakdown of GLSs into isothiocyanates. This study found that the heat stability and conversion of GLSs to nitriles in vegetable broths were influenced by vegetable type and plant matrix concentration. The redox status of the matrix, with H2S as an important factor, also played a role in these processes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Krisztina Rita Dornyei, Ilke Uysal-Unalan, Victoria Krauter, Ramona Weinrich, Loredana Incarnato, Igor Karlovits, Giancarlo Colelli, Polymeros Chrysochou, Margaret Camilleri Fenech, Marit Kvalvag Pettersen, Elena Arranz, Begonya Marcos, Valeria Frigerio, Annalisa Apicella, Selcuk Yildirim, Fatima Pocas, Matthijs Dekker, Lahti Johanna, Veronique Coma, Milena Corredig
Summary: Redesigning food packaging solutions to be more sustainable is a difficult task due to the complexity of the entire food value chain. This work aims to provide an overview of sustainable food packaging terms and definitions, and proposes an updated definition that is specific to food packaging and easily understandable by all stakeholders. The holistic approach considers all aspects of the food-packaging unit, including food safety and functionality, while addressing challenges along the supply chain. The goal is to develop a sustainable food packaging solution that is contextual, suboptimal, and constantly validated.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jianing Liu, Jinfeng Bi, Xuan Liu, Dazhi Liu, Jian Lyu, Meng Liu, Ruud Verkerk, Matthijs Dekker, Vincenzo Fogliano
Summary: The effects of polygalacturonase (PG) treatment on carotenoid absorption upon digestion of combined peach and carrot juice (CJ) were investigated. The results showed that PG treatment reduced particle diameter and viscosity of CJ, and increased total carotenoid bioaccessibility. The presence of emulsion did not significantly affect the bioaccessibility of carotenoids, and xanthophylls had higher bioaccessibility than carotenes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
F. G. Honfo, E. C. Togbe, M. Dekker, N. Akissoe, B. C. Ahohuendo
Summary: Plantain flour is a promising functional ingredient in the food industry, with different functional properties and nutritional compositions. Flours from different plantain cultivars have varied physicochemical and functional properties, making them suitable for various food domains.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Oluranti M. Lawal, Vincenzo Fogliano, Imke Rotte, Tayo N. Fagbemi, Matthijs Dekker, Anita R. Linnemann
Summary: This study explored the fortification of yellow cassava flour with leafy vegetable powders to develop spaghetti-like pasta products. The addition of leafy vegetable powder enhanced the nutritional quality of the products, increasing protein, fiber, beta-carotene, iron, and zinc content. The inclusion of vegetables also improved the retention of micronutrients during cooking and reduced the glycemic index of the fortified pasta.
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.
