Quercetin infused starch matrix as a sustainable approach to smart packaging: A comprehensive review.

Starch-quercetin films characterize an innovative approach in the development of functional packaging solutions with sustainable and biodegradable characteristics in materials used in food industry. The quercetin bioactive attributes induced in the starch polymers exhibit incredible antioxidant, antimicrobial as well and mechanical and barrier properties. The free radical-scavenging activity offered by quercetin protects the packaged food from oxidative rancidity, while its antimicrobial properties help control foodborne pathogens, thereby extending the shelf life of perishable products.

Corrigendum to "Advances in detection technology for authentication of vegetable oils: A comprehensive review" [Heliyon Volume 10, Issue 15, August 15, 2024, Article e34759].

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Polysaccharide nanoparticles as building blocks for food processing applications: A comprehensive review.

Polysaccharides are renewable biomacromolecules obtained from natural sources like plants, bacteria, and algae, and are utilized for production of nanomaterials. Chitosan, cellulose, starch, alginate, hyaluronic acid, dextran, pectin, and glycosaminoglycans are examples of polysaccharides often utilized in production of nanomaterials. Chitosan nanoparticles are utilized in administration of drugs, wound healing, and a wide range of biomedical applications.

Genetically modified crops and sustainable development: navigating challenges and opportunities.

The dominance of Genetically Modified (GM) crops in global agriculture is underscored by the production quantities of GM Maize and GM soybean. This review discusses the global statistics of GM crops mentioning the area of cultivation, production, and adoption rates of GM crops in detail. It relates the comprehensive overview of perception toward GM technology varying across regions, with the younger generation often displaying a preferable outlook.

Chickpeas and gut microbiome: Functional food implications for health.

Chickpea is considered a rich source of nutrients, especially protein and dietary fibre. Besides, chickpea has potential benefits for the maintenance of gut health by improving intestinal integrity and serving as a source of energy for the gut microbiota. Moreover, chickpea consumption has been found to possess anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activity.

Effect of microencapsulation techniques on the different properties of bioactives, vitamins and minerals.

This paper explores the impact of encapsulation techniques on bioactive compounds, vitamins, and minerals, which are crucial for delivering bioactive compounds. Due to their instability and reactivity with the environment, encapsulation is often necessary to make these compounds suitable for medical or dietary applications. The evaluation of the kinetic model of bioactives reveals that encapsulation can significantly enhance their stability.

Conductive hydro drying of ripened papaya: optimization and product characterization.

This study addresses the product-process characterization of refractance window drying of ripened papaya, considering the abundant availability and underutilization of the perishable product. A statistical design approach with varied drying temperature, time and sample thickness has been adopted to characterize moisture content, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, vitamin C, and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity. The model fitting, analysis of variance, and numerical optimization showed that the quadratic model was the most suitable model for the response variables.

Ultrasound assisted extraction of phytochemicals from Piper betel L.

Piper betel contains phytochemicals with diverse pharmacological effects. The objective of this study was to enhance the extraction efficiency of phytochemicals and the chlorophyll content using ultrasonication. The Box-Behnken design was employed to optimize the time (10, 20, 30 min), temperature (20, 30, and 40 °C), and solid-solvent ratio (1:10, 1:20, 1:30) by utilizing response surface methods with three independent variables.

Sustainable microalgal biomass as a potential functional food and its applications in food industry: a comprehensive review.

Microalgae (MA) are the most abundant seaweeds with high nutritional properties. They are accepted as potential biocatalysts for the bioremediation of wastewater. They are widely used in food, feed, and biofuel industries and can potentially be food for future generations.

Recent advancements in development and application of microbial cellulose in food and non-food systems.

Microbial cellulose is a fermented form of very pure cellulose with a fibrous structure. The media rich in glucose or other carbon sources are fermented by bacteria to produce microbial cellulose. The bacteria use the carbon to produce cellulose, which grows as a dense, gel-like mat on the surface of the medium.

Microgreens and novel non-thermal seed germination techniques for sustainable food systems: a review.

There are a number of cutting-edge techniques implemented in the germination process, including high pressure processing, ultrasonic, ultraviolet, light, non-thermal plasma, magnetic field, microwave radiation, electrolyzed oxidizing water, and plasma activated water. The influence of these technological advances on seed germination procedure is addressed in this review. The use of these technologies has several benefits, including the enhancement of plant growth rate and the modulation of bioactive chemicals like ABA, protein, and peroxidase concentrations, as well as the suppression of microbial development.

Recent Insights into the Morphological, Nutritional and Phytochemical Properties of Indian Gooseberry () for the Development of Functional Foods.

Aonla, commonly known as Indian gooseberry (), is a plant native to India with various therapeutic and dietary benefits. This review covers the taxonomical, morphological, and species-level classifications of aonla fruit, including its flower biology, maturation, harvesting, and yield metrics. It also discusses the nutritional, physico-chemical, and phytochemical characteristics and the total antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and mineral compositions of several aonla fruit cultivars.

Edible packaging as sustainable alternative to synthetic plastic: a comprehensive review.

The choice of an appropriate packaging materials enhances the shelf life and improves quality of food during transportation, storage, and distribution. Development and innovations in food packaging systems have become essential in the food industry. Most widely used packaging materials are non-biodegradable plastics and are harmful to environment and human health.

Phytochemical and pharmacological characteristics of phalsa ( L.): A comprehensive review.

Phalsa is a tropical and subtropical fruit that is high in nutritional value and is primarily cultivated for its fruit. As, Phalsa fruit contain high number of vitamins (A and C), minerals (calcium, phosphorus, and iron), and fibre while being low in calories and fat. The fruit and seed of Phalsa contain 18 amino acids, the majority of which are aspartic acid, glutamic acid, and leucine.

Ultrasound assisted phytochemical extraction of red cabbage by using deep eutectic solvent: Modelling using ANFIS and optimization by genetic algorithms.

The present investigation studied the effect of process parameters on the extraction of phytochemicals from red cabbage by the application of ultrasonication and temperature. The solvent selected for the study was deep eutectic solvent (DES) prepared by choline chloride and citric acid. The ultrasound assisted extraction process was modeled using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) algorithm and integrated with the genetic algorithm for optimization purposes.

Ultrasound assisted phytochemical extraction of persimmon fruit peel: Integrating ANN modeling and genetic algorithm optimization.

In the present study, ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) of phytochemicals from persimmon fruit peel (PFP) was modeled using an artificial neural network (ANN) and optimized by integrating with genetic algorithm (GA). The range of process parameters selected for conducting the experiments was ultrasonication power (X) 150---350 W, extraction temperatures (X) 30---70 °C, solid to solvent ratio (X) 1:15---1:35 g/ml, and ethanol concentration (X) 40---80 %. The range of responses total phenolic content (Y), antioxidant activity (Y), total beta carotenoid (Y) and total flavonoid content (Y) at various independent variables combinations were found to be 7.

Bioactive properties of clove () essential oil nanoemulsion: A comprehensive review.

, commonly called clove, is a culinary spice with medical uses. Clove is utilized in cosmetics, medicine, gastronomy, and agriculture due to its abundance of bioactive components such as gallic acid, flavonoids, eugenol acetate, and eugenol. Clove essential oil has been revealed to have antibacterial, antinociceptive, antibacterial activities, antifungal, and anticancerous qualities.

Ultrasound-assisted extraction of phytochemicals from green coconut shell: Optimization by integrated artificial neural network and particle swarm technique.

This study employs artificial neural network (ANN) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) to maximize antioxidant and antimicrobial activity from green coconut shells. Phytochemical analysis was carried out on the extract obtained from ultrasound-assisted extraction performed at different combinations of time (10, 20, and 30 min), temperature (30, 35, and 40 ), and the ratio of solid-solvent (1:10, 1:20, and 1:30 g/ml). The presence of these bioactive compounds exhibits antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

A Comprehensive Review on Bioactive Compounds Found in .

Sappan wood () is a tropical hardwood tree found in Southeast Asia. Sappan wood contains a water-soluble compound, which imparts a red color named brazilin. Sappan wood is utilized to produce dye for fabric and coloring agents for food and beverages, such as wine and meat.

Recent advances in the production of bionanomaterials for development of sustainable food packaging: A comprehensive review.

Polymers originating from natural macromolecule based polymeric materials have gained popularity due to the demand for green resources to develop unique, eco-friendly, and high-quality biopolymers. The objective of this review is to address the utilization of bionanomaterials to improve food quality, safety, security, and shelf life. Bionanomaterials are synthesized by integrating biological molecules with synthetic materials at the nanoscale.

Extraction and Encapsulation of Phytocompounds of Poniol Fruit via Co-Crystallization: Physicochemical Properties and Characterization.

Poniol () has beneficial health effects due to its high polyphenolic and good antioxidant activity content. This study aimed to encapsulate the Poniol fruit ethanolic extract to the sucrose matrix using the co-crystallization process and analyze the physicochemical properties of the co-crystalized product. The physicochemical property characterization of the sucrose co-crystallized with the Poniol extract (CC-PE) and the recrystallized sucrose (RC) samples was carried out through analyzing the total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant activity, loading capacity, entrapment yield, bulk and traped densities, hygroscopicity, solubilization time, flowability, DSC, XRD, FTIR, and SEM.

Modelling of ultrasonic assisted osmotic dehydration of cape gooseberry using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS).

In the present investigation, the cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) was preserved by the application of osmotic dehydration (sugar solution) with ultrasonication. The experiments were planned based on central composite circumscribed design with four independent variables and four dependent variables, which yielded 30 experimental runs.

Experimental investigation of an indirect solar dryer with PCM-integrated solar collector as a thermal energy storage medium.

An indirect-type forced convection solar dryer implementing a phase-changing material (PCM) as the energy-storing medium was designed, fabricated, and investigated in this study. The effects of changing the mass flow rate on the valuable energy and thermal efficiencies were studied. The experimental results showed that the instantaneous and daily efficiencies of the indirect solar dryer (ISD) increased with the initial increase in mass flow rate, beyond which the change is not prominent both with and without using the PCM.