Application of a SODOSM-based MCDM method for evaluating comprehensive fruit quality: A case study of pineapple.

This study constructs an evaluation index system and model by integrating objective evaluation methods such as the entropy weight method and TOPSIS with subjective evaluation methods like Delphi and AHP. By analyzed the scatter plots of the comprehensive quality evaluation values of commodity quality before and after weighting, it was found that the quality evaluation values before and after weighting are highly correlated, with correlation coefficients of 0.908 respectively.

Chikusetsusaponin IVa ameliorates paroxetine-induced Leydig cells (TM3 cells) injury via the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway.

Paroxetine (PRX) exhibits significant toxic effects on the male reproductive system. Previous animal studies have demonstrated that Pfaffia glomerata extract can ameliorate PRX-induced sexual dysfunction in male mice, but its active components and underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Chikusetsusaponin IVa (CHS-IVa), a major saponin component of Pfaffia glomerata with well-documented antioxidant and anti-apoptotic activities, has become a research focus.

Black Soldier Fly: A Keystone Species for the Future of Sustainable Waste Management and Nutritional Resource Development: A Review.

The global escalation of organic waste generation, coupled with rising protein demand and environmental pressure, necessitates innovative, circular approaches to resource management. (Black Soldier Fly, BSF) has emerged as a leading candidate for integrated waste-to-resource systems. This review examines BSF biological and genomic adaptations underpinning waste conversion efficiency, comparative performance of BSF bioconversion versus traditional treatments, nutritional and functional attributes, techno-economic, regulatory, and safety barriers to industrial scale-up.

Fabrication, Characterization, and In Vitro Digestion Behavior of Bigel Loaded with Notoginsenoside Rb1.

Notoginsenoside Rb1 (Rb1), a bioactive saponin from exerts cardio-cerebrovascular protective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and glucose homeostasis-regulating effects. However, its oral bioavailability is limited by gastric degradation and poor intestinal permeability. This study presents a food-grade bigel system for encapsulating Rb1 to enhance its stability and controlled-release performance.

Mechanism and Functional Activities of Dietary Fiber-Bound Polyphenol Released from Pomegranate Pomace in Mixed Solid-State Fermentation with and .

The insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) of pomegranate peel residue was treated by mixed solid-state fermentation (SSF) of and . The content of bound polyphenols (BP) reached a maximum of 26.50 mg GAE/g DW after 5 days of fermentation, which was 3.

Bioinspired, mechanically durable MXene-pineapple leaf nanocellulose composite films with laminated structure for versatile electromagnetic interference shielding and thermal management.

Research on the application of MXene/nanocellulose composite films in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and thermal management devices has attracted considerable attention. However, it remains a challenge to create composite films that maintain a good balance between mechanical and application properties as well as ensure their remarkable structural stability and reliability under harsh conditions. Herein, an MXene-pineapple leaf nanocellulose-based composite film (MXene/PANLF (MP)/PALNF/Si) with a laminated structure and a biomimetic lotus leaf surface, combining mechanical robustness and versatility, is prepared via a two-step vacuum filtration, hot-pressing, and silicone coating method.

Porcine GWAS identifies ACOT11 as regulator for macrophage IL-1β maturation via IFNGR2 palmitoylation.

Fatty acid metabolism mediates macrophage function; however, the underlying mechanism by which fatty acid metabolism regulates macrophage interleukin (IL)-1β production remains to be uncovered. Here, we used genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify several porcine serum IL-1β-related genes, such as the fatty acid metabolizing enzyme acyl-CoA thioesterase 11 (ACOT11). We then demonstrated that inflammatory macrophages have low expression of ACOT11, and ACOT11 overexpression inhibits IL-1β maturation from inflammatory macrophages.

Preparation and Characterization of Superfine Longan Powder Rich in Polysaccharides: Optimization of Processing Conditions and Functional Properties.

To prepare superfine longan powder (SLP) rich in polysaccharides without adding extra ingredients, the production condition was optimized via ethanol pretreatment and response surface methodology, and the characteristics of SLP were investigated in contrast with those of the coarse longan powder. The optimal condition was determined to be: the solid-liquid ratio of 1:2, soaking time of 48 h, and ethanol concentration of 75.80%.

Oat Protein Isolate Mitigates High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity in Rats Through Gut Microbiota, Glucose, and Lipid Control.

The growing prevalence of obesity poses a significant challenge to public health. This research explored the impact of oat protein isolate (OPI) on mitigating obesity induced by a high-fat diet (HFD) in rats. The results indicate that OPI, administered at a dose of 100 mg/kg, reduced the gain of body weight and fat deposits, ameliorated glucose metabolism, promoted antioxidant capacity, and alleviated inflammation.

Composition, distribution, and bioactivity of polyphenols in pineapple Fibers: Insights from UHPLC-MS analysis for the development of antibacterial materials.

Despite the potential applications of pineapple fibers, the systematic characterization of their polyphenolic composition has not been fully elucidated. In this study, UHPLC-MS and OPLS-DA were used to comprehensively analyze the polyphenolic profiles in pineapple leaf (PLF), stem (PSF) and root (PRF) fibers, while evaluating their bioactive properties. The investigation revealed that PRF contained significantly higher polyphenol content (9.

Visible-light-catalyzed decarboxylation of aryl acetic acids for the construction of aromatic aldehydes.

We have developed a novel strategy for the synthesis of aromatic aldehyde compounds through a visible-light-catalyzed decarboxylation oxidation reaction under mild conditions. Notably, the current protocol tolerates a variety of functional groups, and the aromatic aldehyde products are easily derivatized to other valuable functional building blocks.

Self-assembled cinnamon essential oil-coffee polyphenol colloidal dispersion integrated into oat milk: Effects on stability and digestive characteristics.

Cinnamon essential oil (CEO) and coffee polyphenols (CP) are both active ingredients from natural plant sources that can be added to foods to create functional foods to promote beneficial health effects. Oat milk (OM) is increasingly used in latte making due to its richness in dietary fibre and other benefits, but the addition of both CEO and CP to OM may affect its stability and digestive properties due to their interactions. In this study, self-assembled CEO-CP colloidal dispersion (CEO-CP-CD) was first prepared by surfactant-free, carrier-free sonication.

Deciphering the lipid composition and metabolic patterns of cashew apple: A comprehensive lipidomic analysis.

To thoroughly analysis the lipid composition and regularities of distribution in different cashew apple varieties, the fatty acid composition and lipid composition of cashew apples were separated and identified by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry, and the overall differences and metabolic pathways of lipids in eight cashew apples were analyzed by OPLS-DA and metabolomics. The results showed that cashew apples were composed of 17 fatty acids (oleic acid and palmitic acid, etc.) and 320 lipids in eight cashew apples, among which 190 lipid compounds with VIP value greater than 1 were screened out, and the lipid compounds in different cashew apples were quite different.

Phenolic profiles in the peels of three wampee (Clausena lansium (Lour.) Skeels) fruit cultivars and immune-modulatory activity through the cluster of differentiation 14-mitogen activated protein kinase/nuclear factor kappa B pathways.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The peels of wampee (Clausena lansium (Lour.) Skeels) fruits have been ethnomedicinally used to cure malarial fever, coughs, bronchitis, viral hepatitis, and gastrointestinal disorders, suggesting potential immunoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties.

Aim Of The Study: This study aimed to compare the phenolic profiles in the peels of three wampee fruit cultivars and initially reveal the comprehensive immune-modulatory mechanisms of the phenolic fraction.

Accelerated Storage Induced Structural Evolution in Natural Rubber: A Comparative Study of Two Constant Viscosity Treatment Methods.

In order to compare the effects of current mainstream preparation methods for the constant viscosity natural rubber (CV) on structure during storage, this study used dry-mixing and latex-mixing methods to prepare the CV. The variation in mesostructure and microstructure of the CV prepared by the two constant viscosity treatment methods after accelerated storage for 48 h was analyzed. The result shows that both methods for preparing the CV can keep the macrogel content almost consistent after accelerated storage, while the microgel content increased slightly.

Carboxymethyl chitosan-capped nanoparticles for the preparation of epoxidized rubber dipped products with chemical resistance, barrier and antibacterial properties.

Epoxidized natural rubber (ENR), a kind of bio-elastomer, exhibits favorable elasticity, gas tightness and solvent resistance, thereby demonstrating considerable potential for utilization in the rubber industry. However, producing ENR latex products poses significant challenges due to the low dry rubber content and high surfactant concentration in ENR latex. This study addresses these challenges by employing superabsorbent polymer beads as concentration agents to prepare concentrated ENR latex.

Lightweight deep learning model for embedded systems efficiently predicts oil and protein content in rapeseed.

Conventional methods for determining protein and oil content in rapeseed are often time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly. In this study, a mobile application was developed using an optimized deep learning method for low-cost, non-destructive and real-time prediction of protein and oil content in rapeseed by inputting rapeseed images. Among the tested models, FasterNet-L showed the optimal performance, with predicted coefficients of determination (R) of 0.

Emerging technologies in reducing dietary advanced glycation end products in ultra-processed foods: Formation, health risks, and innovative mitigation strategies.

The widespread consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) results from industrialization and globalization, with their elevated content of sugar, fat, salt, and additives, alongside the formation of dietary advanced glycation end products (AGEs), generating considerable health risks. These risks include an increased incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders. This review explores the mechanisms of AGE formation in UPFs and evaluates emerging technologies and additives aimed at mitigating these risks.

Integrated analyses of characterization and transcriptome reveal the adaptive response mechanism of Bacillus cereus FCHN 7-1 in cadmium adsorption.

Cadmium (Cd) pollution is a pressing environmental issue that seriously threatens human health. In recent years, microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) have been developed as an eco-friendly and effective solution for heavy metal bioremediation. In this study, Bacillus cereus FCHN 7-1, which was isolated from highly Cd-polluted soils in Hunan Province, China, has strong resistance to Cd and excellent Cd adsorptive capacity.

Green and Efficient Extraction of Natural Rubber and Its Structural Analysis.

Natural rubber (NR) is in high demand due to its excellent elasticity and physical and mechanical properties, but production is limited and NR is in short supply. There is an urgent need to find new alternative rubber sources. (TKS), as a green, renewable, widely planted and high content rubber producing plant, has shown broad application prospects.

Concentrated Pre-Vulcanized Natural Rubber Latex Without Additives for Fabricating High Mechanical Performance Rubber Specimens via Direct Ink Write 3D Printing.

Direct ink writing (DIW) is an economical, straightforward, and relatively energy-efficient 3D printing technique that has been used in various domains. However, the utilization of rubber latex for DIW remains limited due to its high fluidity and inadequate support, which makes it challenging to meet the required ink rheological characteristics for DIW. In this study, a concentrated pre-vulcanized natural rubber latex (CPNRL) ink with a high solid content of 73% without additives is developed for DIW 3D printing.

Structural characteristics, sugar metabolizing enzyme activity and biological activity of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides at different growth stages.

The Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLPs) content, monosaccharide composition, molecular weight, sugar metabolism-related enzyme activities and in vitro antioxidant activities of Ganoderma lucidum fruiting body (GLFB) from cassava stalk cultivation at different growth stages (namely, differentiation stage, umbrella stage, maturity stage and spore stage) were determined. The results showed that the monosaccharides of GLPs in GLFB were mainly composed of galactose, glucose, and mannose. During the maturation of GLFB, the polysaccharide content, hexose kinase and phosphoglucose isomerase activities showed an increasing trend, the structure of functional groups did not change significantly, and the molecular weight of GLPs showed a tendency to increase (112 kDa up to 11358 kDa) and then decrease (11358 kDa down to 7678 kDa).

New understanding on iota-carrageenan oxidation by hydrogen peroxide with or without copper sulphate and the properties of oxidized iota-carrageenan.

To explore the oxidation mechanism of iota-carrageenan (IC) and the potential applications of oxidized IC (OIC), a series of OIC samples were firstly synthesized under hydrogen peroxide or hydrogen peroxide/copper sulphate, their purification process, chemical composition, chemical structure, molecular weight, physical property, biosafety and antibacterial activity were systematically evaluated. Our results firstly found that only the combination of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt (EDTA-2Na) pre-treatment and dialysis could realize successful purification of OIC due to the strong electrostatic attractions between positive copper ions and negative sulphate ions. The introduction of copper ions could effectively speed up the oxidation of OIC, enhancing the content of aldehyde and carboxyl groups, resulting in the hydrolysis of the ether bonds in IC, inhibiting the detachment of sulphate, decreasing the molecular weight, thermal stability, characteristic temperature (i.

Cellulose stabilized palm oil emulsions as 3D printing inks: Controlled release of d-limonene.

Natural essential oils, such as d-limonene, are frequently used as flavoring agents and fragrances in the food industry. However, their susceptibility to volatilization and chemical degradation poses challenges for widespread application. In this study, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were used to stabilize palm oils (POs) with different melting points to prepare Pickering emulsions (PEs) for the encapsulation of d-limonene.