Interactions between anthocyanins and gut microbiota in promoting healthy aging
May 2025
•Bioavailability of anthocyanins and their digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.•Anthocyanins and their main gut metabolites directly exert biological activity and regulate healthy...
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Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum): a miraculous microgreen: an overview
May 2025
Plants have been utilized by humans throughout history for a variety of purposes, including sustenance and medicinal intentions. Since ancient times, wheatgrass has been utilized as a type of microgreen...
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Evaluating probiotic properties of gut microflora for gut modulation as an adjuvant therapy for Parkinson's disease
May 2025
•Exploring gut-microflora for potent probiotic properties to be used as an adjuvant therapy for PD.•These properties include identification of bacteria that do not interfere with drug treatment, produce...
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Characterization of a novel date energy bar fortified with Moringa oleifera leaves powder
May 2025
•Formulation of date energy fortified with Moringa oleifera Leaves powder (MLP) as a protein and calcium source.•Fortification with MLP in date energy bars improved the energy value.•Fortified date...
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Potential of umami molecules against SARS-CoV-2 (Omicron) S-RBD/hACE2 interaction: an in-silico study
May 2025
•Umami molecules were explored to interfere SARS-CoV-2 S-(Omicron) RBD•His34, Glu37, and Asp406 are key residues in receptor-ligand complexed•4 umami molecules were selected as potential orally antiviral...
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Effect of Lactobacillus pentosus fermentation on molecular structure and gel quality of peanut protein
May 2025
1.The results showed that Lactobacillus pentosus could affect the molecular structure of different components of peanut protein2.The molecular mechanism of Lactobacillus pentosus affecting the thermal...
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The volatile compounds changes of Malus asiatica Nakai under different drying methods
May 2025
•The HS-GC-IMS was adopted to identified volatile compounds in fresh and dried Malus asiatica nakai samples;•The effects of different drying methods on the volatile compounds of Malus asiatica nakai...
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Mechanisms of vitamin and mineral absorption and their potential for eye fatigue relief
May 2025
1.A detailed overview of the pathways by which vitamins and minerals are absorbed and metabolized in the body;2.Summarizes the important role of vitamins and minerals in the eye, and the evidence suggests...
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Simulation of high-power short time finish microwave drying of onion powder and lethal effects of microwave drying on Bacillus cereus
May 2025
•Onion powder was microwave-treated, and the temperature and moisture pattern were monitored•Simulation of predicted temperature with drying time was obtained•Lethality values for Bacillus cereus spores...
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Plant proteins, insects, edible mushrooms and algae: more sustainable alternatives to conventional animal protein
May 2025
•Alternative proteins are expected to play an important role as a good source of nutrition in the near future.•Aspects of nutritional value, protein properties of alternative protein were related•Understanding...
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Application and toxicological study of polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) coating on lemon (Citrus limon L.) fruit to extend the shelf life
March 2025
•PVAc could be used to enhance the shelf life of lemons at (27 ± 2)°C efficiently•10% and 12.5% PVAc coating reduced the rate of respiration, firmness, weight loss significantly.•Acute toxicity studies...
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Effect of alternating magnetic field on ice crystal nucleation and its application for near-freezing temperature storage of grapes
March 2025
The low temperature is an effective method for postharvest fruits preservation. However, the ice crystal nucleation caused by low temperature significantly decreases the quality of fruits. In this paper,...
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Effects of electron beam irradiation on the postharvest quality characteristics of winter jujube (Zizyphus jujuba mill. cv. Dalidongzao)
March 2025
Winter jujube was irradiated with 0.5 kGy electron beam (EB) and stored at 0 °C for 60 days. The quality of winter jujube was analyzed every 10 days to explore the effect of EB on antioxidant activity...
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Yunnan edible flowers and their potential in future foods: focus on ethnological applications, chemical and pharmacological research
March 2025
•The distribution, ethnomedical uses, chemical composition and biological activities of Yunnan's most ethnically distinctive edible flowers are reviewed.•Flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds...
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Differential analysis of metabolites from mulberry (Morus abla L. cv. Longsang 1) juices fermented with Pichia kudriavzevii and Weissella confusa alone or in combination
March 2025
•Both Pichia kudriavzevii (S1) and Weissella confuse (L1) were isolated from the mulberry fermentation system.•Strain L1 and S1 had a greater influence on the metabolism of acids and phenolic metabolism...
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Manganese cobalt sulfide nanoparticles wrapped by reduced graphene oxide: a fascinating nanocomposite as an efficient electrochemical sensing platform for vanillin determination
March 2025
•Hollow tubular MnS/Co3S4 hybrids electrode material was prepared by hydrothermal method.•The first time, MnS/Co3S4-ERGO were used to construct sensors for the detection of vanillin.•The linear range...
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Review: application of Pichia membranifaciens in controlling postharvest fungal diseases of fruits
March 2025
1.Pichia membranifaciens is a promising antagonist in controlling postharvest disease.2.The efficacy of Pichia membranifaciens was improved when combine with other methods.3.The efficacy of Pichia membranifaciens...
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The effects of controlled freezing-point storage on the postharvest quality of satsuma mandarin
March 2025
1.The freezing point of satsuma mandarin was determined2.Controlled freezing-point storage technology (CFPS) was developed for satsuma3.CFPS technology completely prevented the fruit decay in the 90...
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Postharvest short-time partial dehydration extends shelf-life and improves the quality of Actinidia arguta during low temperature storage
March 2025
•STPD decreased respiration and maintained high firmness of A. arguta.•STPD reduced vitamin C consumption, preserved CAT and POD activity.•ABA and ethylene content are related to A. arguta storage quality.•4...
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Preharvest CaCl2-HCl electrolyzed water treatment maintained the quality of broccoli sprouts during storage
March 2025
•A new electrolyzed water - CHEW was obtained by combining SAEW and calcium•Preharvest CHEW treatment reduced electrolyte leakage, weight loss, microbial count•Preharvest CHEW treatment reduced degradation...
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Studies of peach gum polysaccharide on gut microbiota in vitro fermentation by human feces
January 2025
Peach gum polysaccharides have multiple biological functions, such as anti-oxidation, blood lipids reduction, and immune protection. However, their impact on the gut microbiota was still unclear. Here,...
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Preparation of pullulan-shellac edible films with improved water-resistance and UV barrier properties for Chinese cherries preservation
January 2025
In order to improve the water-resistance and ultraviolet (UV) barrier properties of pullulan (PL) film, edible composite films were prepared by solution casting based on PL and shellac (SH). The physical...
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Effects of methionine restriction and methionine hydroxy analogs on intestinal inflammation and physical barrier function in mice
January 2025
Methionine (Met) restriction in the diet can reduce intestinal permeability by modulating the expression of intestinal tight proteins leading to enhance the integrity of the intestinal epithelium. Furthermore,...
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Phytochemical analysis and synergistic memory enhancing effect of Bacopa monnieri with Piper nigrum
January 2025
Herbal therapy is a type of alternative or complementary medicine that uses natural ingredients to alleviate health issues including mental illness. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative...
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Functional compounds rapid screening strategy for health food function-formula-component integrated quality control by syndrome correlation-network analysis
January 2025
For quality control improvement of medicine and food homology (MFH) health food, the concept of functional quality control and rapid screening strategy of functional compounds were proposed based on...
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