Exploring the Frontiers of Food Science: A Comprehensive Review of Advanced Magnetic Resonance Applications in Food Analysis, Quality Analysis, and Safety Assessment.

Magnetic resonance (MR) technologies, such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and electron spin resonance (ESR), have been identified as fundamental tools in the modern food science, which allows virtually high precision and non-invasive detection during quality assessment, safety analysis, and authenticity verification. This path reveals the adaptability of MR technologies and their importance across various food aspects. The article emphasizes their utilization in ensuring proper composition, detecting fraudulent elements, and monitoring changes during processing and storage in different food products.

Chitosan/PEG nanoparticle-embedded oleogels improve blueberry derived resveratrol bioavailability and antioxidant capacity.

Blueberry polyphenols exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties with a plausible role in preventing chronic diseases. However, applications in food or supplements is limited by low bioavailability. This study was aimed to formulate oleogel-blueberry extract encapsulated systems with chitosan/polyethylene glycol (PEG) nanoparticles (NPs) to enhance resveratrol delivery and bioavailability while retaining bioactivity.

Biomass recovery from herring brines: Exploring quality and functionality of protein and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Protein-enriched biomasses recovered from herring brines using dissolved air flotation (DAF) at native or low pH were studied in terms of nutrients, volatile compounds, emulsion properties, foaming properties and protein structure. Dried biomasses from native or acidified 3 % pre-salting brine (SB and SB-A) and spice brine (SP and SP-A) contained 69-72 % and 20-31 % protein, respectively; 7.8-10.

Comparison of Drying Techniques to Produce Stable and Bioavailable Encapsulated ACE-2 Nanoparticles.

COVID-19 infection continues globally, with frequent emergence of unfamiliar SARS-CoV-2 variants acting to impair immunity. The competitive binding of SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE-2) can decrease the binding of the virus on native ACE-2 receptors on healthy human cells. It remains a practical approach to lessen viral spread.

Myrrh Oleo-Gum Resin as a Functional Additive in Pectin and κ-Carrageenan Composite Films for Food Packaging.

Myrrh oleo-gum-resin (MOGR) is a natural substance that has a rich history of medicinal use due to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. The present study reports on the fabrication and assessment of pectin and K-carrageenan composite films infused with varying proportions (0.3%, 0.

Biodiversity in nutrients and biological activities of 14 highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivars.

The present study aimed to identify nutrients (UPLC-PDA-ESI-MS/MS, HPLC-RI method) and biological activities (antioxidant activity to reduce Fe and ABTS, pancreatic lipase inhibitory effect, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase, anti-bacterial) of 14 highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivars (Northern type) as well as a principal component analysis (PCA) to assess the variation of these properties in the context of biodiversity. Most of the cultivars in this research have been first presented in this paper.

Integrating Metal-Phenolic Networks-Mediated Separation and Machine Learning-Aided Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Accurate Nanoplastics Quantification and Classification.

Increasing accumulation of nanoplastics across ecosystems poses a significant threat to both terrestrial and aquatic life. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is an emerging technique used for nanoplastics detection. However, the identification and classification of nanoplastics using SERS faces challenges regarding sensitivity and accuracy as nanoplastics are sparsely dispersed in the environment.

Corrigendum to "Antimicrobial topical polymeric films loaded with Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA), boswellic acid and silver nanoparticles: Optimization, characterization, and biological activity" [Heliyon 10(11) 15th June 2024, e31671].

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.

Cold Plasma for the Modification of the Surface Roughness of Microparticles.

Cold plasma treatment is commonly used for sterilization. However, another potential of cold plasma treatment is surface modification. To date, several efforts have been directed toward investigating the effect of cold plasma treatment in modifying the surfaces of films.

Antimicrobial topical polymeric films loaded with Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA), boswellic acid and silver nanoparticles: Optimization, characterization, and biological activity.

The study examined the antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of pure Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA), boswellic acid (70%) and AKBA loaded nanoparticles as topical polymeric films. The optimized concentration (0.05 % w/v) of pure AKBA, boswellic acid (BA), and AKBA loaded silver nanoparticles were used to study its impact on film characteristics.

Nasal delivery of encapsulated recombinant ACE2 as a prophylactic drug for SARS-CoV-2.

Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is responsible for cell fusion with SARS-CoV viruses. ACE2 is contained in different areas of the human body, including the nasal cavity, which is considered the main entrance for different types of airborne viruses. We took advantage of the roles of ACE2 and the nasal cavity in SARS-CoV-2 replication and transmission to develop a nasal dry powder.

Mercaptonicotinic acid activated thiolated chitosan (MNA-TG-chitosan) to enable peptide oral delivery by opening cell tight junctions and enhancing transepithelial transport.

Recent advances in peptide delivery and nanotechnology has resulted in emergence of several non-parenteral administration routes that replace subcutaneous injections associated with patient discomfort. Thiolated biopolymers are relatively new materials being explored to enhance mucoadhesivity and permeability in these efforts, yet their pH dependent reactivity remains an obstacle. This work focussed on improving the mucoadhesivity of thiolated chitosans by activating them with mercaptonicotinic acid, in a bid to create a novel thiomerized chitosan that can open cell tight junctions for application in oral delivery.

Concept for a Unidirectional Release Mucoadhesive Buccal Tablet for Oral Delivery of Antidiabetic Peptide Drugs Such as Insulin, Glucagon-like Peptide 1 (GLP-1), and their Analogs.

Injectable peptides such as insulin, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), and their agonists are being increasingly used for the treatment of diabetes. Currently, the most common route of administration is injection, which is linked to patient discomfort as well as being subjected to refrigerated storage and the requirement for efficient supply chain logistics. Buccal and sublingual routes are recognized as valid alternatives due to their high accessibility and easy administration.

Effect of pulsed light on curcumin chemical stability and antioxidant capacity.

Curcumin is the major bioactive component in turmeric with potent antioxidant activity. Little is known about how pulsed light (PL) technology (an emerging non-thermal food processing technology relying on high intensity short duration flashes of light) can affect the chemical stability and antioxidant capacity of curcumin. This study found that PL treatment of fluence levels from 0 to 12.

Spray-dried microparticles of encapsulated gefitinib for slow-release localized treatment of periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease (PD) can be prevented by local or systemic application of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (EGFRIs) that stabilize αvβ6 integrin levels in the periodontal tissue, leading to an increase in the expression of anti-inflammatory cytokines, such as transforming growth factor-β1. Systemic EGFRIs have side effects and, therefore, local treatment of PD applied into the periodontal pockets would be preferrable. Thus, we have developed slow-release three-layered microparticles of gefitinib, a commercially available EGFRI.

Engineered dry powders for the nose-to-brain delivery of transforming growth factor-beta.

Nose-to-brain delivery is increasing in popularity as an alternative to other invasive delivery routes. However, targeting the drugs and bypassing the central nervous system are challenging. We aim to develop dry powders composed of nanoparticles-in-microparticles for high efficiency of nose-to-brain delivery.

Emerging Protein Sources for Food Production and Human Nutrition.

It is estimated that by 2050, the world's population will be up to 9 billion [...

Characterization of selected dietary fibers microparticles and application of the optimized formulation as a fat replacer in hazelnut spreads.

The present work demonstrates the application of the spray drying technique to produce microparticulates of different dietary fibers with particle sizes<10 µm. It examines their role as potential fat replacers for hazelnut spread creams. Optimization of a dietary fiber formulation containing inulin, glucomannan, psyllium husk, and chia mucilage to obtain high viscosity, water holding capacity, and oil holding capacity was conducted.

Effect of UV Filters during the Application of Pulsed Light to Reduce Contamination and 3-Methylbut-2-ene-1-thiol Formation While Preserving the Physicochemical Attributes of Blonde Ale and Centennial Red Ale Beers.

Pulsed light (PL) is a novel, non-thermal technology being used to control the microbial spoilage of foods and beverages. Adverse sensory changes, commonly characterized as "lightstruck", can occur in beers when exposed to the UV portion of PL due to the formation of 3-methylbut-2-ene-1-thiol (3-MBT) upon the photodegradation of iso-α-acids. This study is the first to investigate the effect of different portions of the PL spectrum on UV-sensitive beers (light-colored blonde ale and dark-colored centennial red ale) using clear and bronze-tinted UV filters.

A Risk-Benefit Analysis of First Nation's Traditional Smoked Fish Processing.

First Nations (FN) communities have traditionally used smoke to preserve fish for food security purposes. In this study, an assessment of chemical and microbiological food safety, together with nutritional quality, was conducted on fish preserved using traditional smoke processing. High-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) residues accounted for only 0.

Kinetics of anthocyanin condensation reaction in model wine solution under pulsed light treatment.

The effects of Pulsed Light (PL) technology on the anthocyanin condensation reaction in model wine solutions were investigated. Model wine solutions containing malvidin-3-O-glucoside, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, and delphinidin-3-O-glucoside were separately prepared with the presence of (-)-epicatechin and acetaldehyde. The solutions were subjected to PL treatment with 2, 4, and 8 J/cm energy and stored in 10 °C.

Extracts from Mill. and Their Effects on Environmental and Probiotic Bacteria.

The bark of Mill (FAM), the so-called alder buckthorn, has been widely investigated for its medicinal properties, especially its laxative effects and the bioactive properties of the plant material extract. Still, there is no wider study devoted to its antibacterial properties. This is important in the context of its impact on probiotic gut bacteria.

Preparation and Physiochemical Characterization of Bitter Orange Oil Loaded Sodium Alginate and Casein Based Edible Films.

Biopolymers-based composite edible films are gaining interest in the food packaging industry due to their sustainable nature and diverse biological activities. In the current study, we used sodium alginate (SA) and casein (CA) for the fabrication of composite film using the casting method. We also added orange oil to the edible film and assessed its impact on the biological, chemical, physical, and barrier properties of the films.

Incorporation of Mycelium () in Pea Protein Based Low Moisture Meat Analogue: Effect on Its Physicochemical, Rehydration and Structural Properties.

The protein content of a plant-based ingredient is generally lower than its animal food counterpart, and research into novel alternative protein is required that can provide similar protein content, texture and appearance as meat. This work investigates a mycelium-based low moisture meat analogue (LMMA) approach, by incorporating 0 to 40% / mycelium (MY) into pea protein isolate (PPI) via extrusion using a twin-screw extruder at 140 °C die temperature, 40 rpm screw speed, and 10 rpm feeder speed (0.53-0.