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1. A new L-glutaminase from Kosakonia sp.: extracellular production, gene identification and structural analysis

Author:
Aizi Nor Mazila Ramli; Nur Dini Johari; Mohd Akmal Azhar; Rohaida Che Man; Hazrulrizawati Abd Hamid
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 862-875
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
amidase; amino acid sequences; genes; glutaminase; marine environment; measurement; pH; prediction; sequence analysis; temperature
Abstract:
... A comprehensive research has been carried out on L-glutaminase producers from marine bacteria. Among the evaluated isolates, Kosakonia radicincitans was found to be a L-glutaminase producer from a marine environment, having the highest enzymatic activities. The optimal condition for L-glutaminase production from K. radicincitans was at pH and temperature of 7.0 and 37 °C, respectively. The enzyme ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00682-z

2. An affect-based classification of emotions associated with images of food

Author:
Yusra Tahir; Anis Ur Rahman; Sri Devi Ravana
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 519-530
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
data collection; image analysis; measurement; models
Abstract:
... Food and emotions are correlated. Recent research on the relationship between foods and emotions mainly focused on identifying emotions when viewing food images. The studies try to find image attributes that evoke food-related emotions. We concentrate on affective image classification and investigate the performance of different features in a food-related emotion classification framework. First, w ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00650-7

3. An electrochemical aptasensor based on electrospun carbon nanofiber mat and gold nanoparticles for the sensitive detection of Penicillin in milk

Author:
Sahar Ebrahimi Vafaye; Alireza Rahman; Shila Safaeian; Mahdi Adabi
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 876-882
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
aptasensors; carbon nanofibers; detection limit; electrochemistry; electrodes; electroplating; energy-dispersive X-ray analysis; heat treatment; measurement; milk; nanogold; oligonucleotides; penicillins; voltammetry
Abstract:
... In this research, a novel electrochemical aptasensor for the detection of Penicillin in a milk sample was designed using a Penicillin aptamer as the specific recognition element and an electrospun carbon nanofiber (ECNF) mat electrodeposited gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as the platform. Firstly, the ECNF mat electrode was fabricated by means of electrospinning and heat treatment method. Secondly, th ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00684-x

4. An in-vitro assessment of antifungal and antibacterial activity of cow, camel, ewe, and goat milk kefir and probiotic yogurt

Author:
Maryam Azizkhani; Per Erik Joakim Saris; Mehdi Baniasadi
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 406-415
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
Aspergillus niger; Escherichia coli; Fusarium; Listeria monocytogenes; Penicillium; Salmonella enterica; Staphylococcus aureus; acidity; antibacterial properties; camels; carbohydrate content; cows; ewes; fermentation; goat milk; kefir; measurement; milk; pH; probiotics; storage time; yogurt
Abstract:
... In the present study, the antimicrobial activity of kefir and probiotic yogurt produced from cow, camel, ewe, and goat milk on pathogenic bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella enterica) and fungi (Aspergillus niger, Penicillium sp., and Fusarium sp.) during 20-day storage period at 4 ºC was investigated. The carbohydrate content and pH of milk sa ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00645-4

5. Antioxidant activities of Celosia argentea Linn and Gongronema latifolium Benth and the antihyperlipidemic effect of the vegetable supplemented diets on fat induced hyperlipidemic rats

Author:
Abimbola A. Adegbenro; Sule O. Salawu; Afolabi A. Akindahunsi
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 425-436
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
Celosia argentea; albino; blood serum; catalase; cholesterol; diet; flavonoids; glutathione; glutathione peroxidase; high density lipoprotein; hyperlipidemia; lipid composition; low density lipoprotein; males; measurement; oxidative stress; superoxide dismutase; therapeutics; very low density lipoprotein
Abstract:
... The present study investigated the antioxidant activities and antihyperlipidemic effects of varying levels of inclusion of processed green leafy vegetables (Celosia argentea and Gongronema latifolium) on high fat diet-induced hyperlipidemic rats. The antioxidant assay revealed that the unblanched C. argentea had higher total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, DPPH·, ABTS·⁺, OH· and NO· rad ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00612-z

6. Chemical compositions, total phenolic contents, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the extract and essential oil of Thymbra spicata L. growing wild in Turkey

Author:
Ilkin Yucel Sengun; Ersin Yucel; Berna Ozturk; Gulden Kilic
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 386-393
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
Bacillus subtilis; Listeria monocytogenes; Staphylococcus aureus; Thymbra spicata; acetic acid; antibacterial properties; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; carvacrol; chemical composition; essential oils; measurement; oils; p-cymene; plant extracts
Abstract:
... In the study, chemical composition, total phenolic contents, antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial activities of the extract and essential oil of Thymbra spicata L. growing wild in Turkey were investigated. Chemical compositions of T. spicata L. extract and essential oil were determined using the GC–MS method. The main components of the plant extract were carvacrol (88.75%) and acetic acid (11.25 ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00639-2

7. Effect of cultivar and blanching of pomegranate seeds on physicochemical properties, nutritional qualities and antioxidant capacity of extracted oil

Author:
Tafadzwa Kaseke; Olaniyi Amos Fawole; Lucky Mokwena; Umezuruike Linus Opara
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 93-106
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; antioxidant activity; carotenoids; color; cultivars; dietary supplements; fatty acid composition; measurement; oils; oxidation; peroxide value; pomegranates; principal component analysis; punicic acid; refractive index; saturated fatty acids
Abstract:
... This study investigated the effect of cultivar and blanching of pomegranate seeds (PS) on quality attributes of the extracted oil. The quality attributes studied included oil yield, refractive index (RI), yellowness index (YI), conjugated dienes (K₂₃₂), peroxide value (PV), ρ-anisidine value (AV), total oxidation value (TOTOX), total carotenoids content (TCC), total phenolic content (TPC), fatty a ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00615-w

8. Effect of exogenous putrescine treatment on internal browning and colour retention of pear fruit

Author:
Veerpartap Singh; S. K. Jawandha; P. P. S. Gill
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 905-913
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
carotenoids; catechol oxidase; chlorophyll; color; enzyme activity; fruit color; fruits; measurement; pears; peroxidase; phenolic compounds; putrescine; storage quality
Abstract:
... The putrescine (PUT) efficacy in preserving the postharvest quality, regulating the bioactive compounds and internal browning (IB) was examined during ambient storage of pear fruit. To reduce the internal browning and preserve the colour of pear fruit during ambient storage, preharvest PUT @ 1 mM, 2 mM and 3 mM application was given 14 days before harvest and fruit were stored at ambient condition ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00696-7

9. Effect of gum ghatti on physicochemical and microstructural properties of biodegradable sodium alginate edible films

Author:
Teng Cheng; Jiachao Xu; Yang Li; Yun Zhao; Yu Bai; Xiaoting Fu; Xin Gao; Xiangzhao Mao
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 107-118
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; X-ray diffraction; biocompatible materials; biodegradability; chemical structure; hydrogen; measurement; permeability; sodium alginate; tensile strength; thermal stability; water vapor
Abstract:
... Sodium alginate (SA) limits its application due to its low stability and poor performance. This study explored the synergy between SA and gum ghatti (GG) to improve the performance of biodegradable SA film. In this study, the chemical structure, rheological properties, morphology, thermal stability, and physical properties of the films were evaluated. Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00605-y

10. Effect of melatonin treatments on biochemical quality and postharvest life of nectarines

Author:
Erdinç Bal
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 288-295
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
antioxidant activity; ascorbic acid; cell respiration; flavonoids; fruit quality; fruits; measurement; melatonin; nectarines; nutritive value; phenolic compounds; relative humidity; shelf life; titratable acidity; weight loss
Abstract:
... The study investigated the effects of melatonin on the postharvest quality of nectarine fruit (cv. Fantasia). Fruits were dipped in melatonin concentrations (control, 250, 500 and 1000 µmol l⁻ ¹) and stored for 40 days at 0–1 °C and 85–90% relative humidity. Changes in weight loss, respiration rate, fruit firmness, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, chilling injury, ascorbic acid, total fla ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00636-5

11. Elucidating the role of amaranth flour in formulation of gluten free black rice muffins and its premix: nutritional, physico-chemical and textural characteristics

Author:
Shriya Bhatt; Neelam Kumari; Virat Abhishek; Mahesh Gupta
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 675-685
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
amaranth flour; antioxidants; black rice; color; crude fiber; crude protein; flavonoids; gluten; measurement; microstructure; rice flour; texture
Abstract:
... In an attempt to increase the nutritional attributes of gluten free muffins and its premix, amaranth flour was incorporated at various levels with black rice flour (0% as control, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50%). Moisture, crude fiber, fat, crude protein and functional properties showed a significant increase (p < 0.05) with increasing quantity of amaranth flour with maximum content in 50% substituted ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00675-y

12. Exogenous nitric oxide reduces postharvest anthracnose disease and maintains quality of custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) fruit during ripening

Author:
Ghulam Khaliq; Mohaib Ullah; Shafique Ahmed Memon; Arif Ali; Muhammad Rashid
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 707-716
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
Annona reticulata; Annona squamosa; Glomerella cingulata; anthracnose; antioxidants; ascorbic acid; disease incidence; disease severity; firmness; fruits; fungi; measurement; mycelium; nitric oxide; nitroprusside; postharvest diseases; shelf life; spore germination; titratable acidity; weight loss
Abstract:
... Custard apple is the most delicious fruit of tropical and subtropical areas. The storage life of custard apple is very limited due to fast ripening and attack of several diseases after harvesting. Anthracnose caused by the fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides is the most damaging postharvest disease of custard apple. The effects of postharvest nitric oxide (NO) treatment on anthracnose disease an ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00658-z

13. Improving antioxidant effect of phenolic extract of Mentha piperita using nanoencapsulation process

Author:
Sareh Roshanpour; Javad Tavakoli; Faranak Beigmohammadi; Shima Alaei
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 23-32
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
Alyssum homalocarpum; Mentha piperita; antioxidant activity; chitosan; encapsulation; homogenizers; measurement; nanocapsules; oxidative stability; particle size; soybean oil
Abstract:
... In the present investigation, effect of chitosan, Alyssum homolocarpum gum (AHG) and complex (1:1) of chitosan and AHG (CCA) on the properties of nanoencapsulated Mentha piperita phenolic extract (polydispersity index (PDI), particle size, ζ-potential, encapsulation efficiency, release of phenolic compounds and evaluating effect of nanoencapsulation process on the antioxidant activity of phenolic ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00606-x

14. Intermittent warming as an efficient postharvest treatment affects the enzymatic and non-enzymatic responses of pomegranate during cold storage

Author:
Leila Taghipour; Majid Rahemi; Pedram Assar; Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan; Asghar Ramezanian
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 12-22
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
antioxidant activity; catechol oxidase; cold storage; experimental design; fruit quality; fruits; measurement; pomegranates; postharvest treatment; relative humidity; shelf life; storage time; temperature
Abstract:
... Limited shelf life of pomegranate makes its cold storage necessary. On the other hand, it encounters chilling injury (CI) incidence at temperatures below 5 ºC. Intermittent warming (IW), known as one or more warming periods during cold storage, is a beneficial postharvest treatment for keeping fruit quality. Pomegranate ‘Rabab-e-Neyriz’ fruit were stored at 2 ± 0.5 °C (chilling temperature) and 90 ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00607-w

15. Metabolomic profiling of acerola clones according to the ripening stage

Author:
Lorena Galdino da Franca; Elenilson Alves Filho; Laiza Brito Ribeiro; Jaiane Silva Barbosa Evangelista; Lorena Mara Silva; Pahlevi Augusto de Souza; Carlos Farley Herbster Moura; Kirley Marques Canuto; Fernando Antonio Souza de Aragão
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 416-424
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
acerolas; antioxidant activity; ascorbic acid; fruits; measurement; metabolomics; multivariate analysis; polyphenols
Abstract:
... Acerola fruits possess important biological properties due to the presence of several bioactive compounds. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the metabolomic profiling of acerola fruits in different ripening stages using ¹H qNMR spectroscopy, and correlate it with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and phenolic contents along with antioxidant activity. The usage of multivariate regression modeling pe ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00649-0

16. Multi-factor optimization of canola oil deodorization parameters and evaluation of linolenic acid isomerization kinetics during pilot-scale deodorization

Author:
Onur Özdikicierler; Fahri Yemişçioğlu; Nevin Başaran; Ferda Önen
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 604-619
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
canola oil; deodorization; equations; fatty acid composition; free fatty acids; isomerization; linolenic acid; measurement; models; oxidative stability; peroxide value; response surface methodology; steam; temperature
Abstract:
... In this study, neutralized and bleached canola oil, deodorized according to the central composite design consisting 30 experiments with differing levels of deodorization temperature, pressure, stripping steam rate and duration to optimize process parameters and evaluate isomerization kinetics of linolenic acid. Free fatty acid (FFA) content, oxidation stability index (OSI), peroxide value, total p ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00667-y

17. Multifunctional hydrolysates from kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) seed protein with high antihypertensive activity in vitro and in vivo

Author:
Nurul Dhania Zaharuddin; Mohamad Ariff Hanafi; Shyan Yea Chay; Farah Salina Hussin; Shehu Muhammad Auwal; Mohammad Zarei; Shahrul Razid Sarbini; Wan Zunairah Wan Ibadullah; Roselina Karim; Nazamid Saari
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 652-663
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
Hibiscus cannabinus; antihypertensive effect; antioxidant activity; bromelains; byproducts; dose response; food composition; functional foods; humans; hydrophobicity; industry; kenaf; measurement; oral administration; pH; papain; peptides; protein concentrates; protein content; protein sources; proteolysis; subtilisin; systolic blood pressure; temperature
Abstract:
... Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) seed is an underutilized protein-rich resource considered as a by-product of the kenaf fiber processing industry. Its high protein content (34%) makes it a promising candidate as a source of bioactive protein hydrolysates. In this study, the potential of enzymatically hydrolyzed kenaf seed protein to generate multifunctional bioactive peptides was evaluated. Kenaf se ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00663-2

18. Non-destructive detection of foreign contaminants in toast bread with near infrared spectroscopy and computer vision techniques

Author:
Jifan Yin; Saima Hameed; Lijuan Xie; Yibin Ying
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 189-198
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
breads; computer vision; discriminant analysis; food industry; iron; measurement; near-infrared spectroscopy; plastics; polypropylenes
Abstract:
... Non-destructive detection methods to identify food foreign contaminants meet the development of the food industry. Near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and computer vision (CV) have been considerably intriguing due to the advantages of safety and rapidity. In this study, foreign contaminants, including metallic iron, polypropylene plastic, and hair in bread, were identified based on these two techniqu ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00627-6

19. Optimization of microencapsulation of selenium with gum Arabian/Persian mixtures by solvent evaporation method using response surface methodology (RSM): soybean oil fortification and oxidation indices

Author:
Forouzan Jalalizand; Mohammad Goli
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 495-507
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
acid value; antioxidant activity; evaporation; measurement; microencapsulation; oxidation; particle size; peroxide value; response surface methodology; selenium; shelf life; sodium; sodium selenite; solvents; soybean oil; storage time; thiobarbituric acid
Abstract:
... Optimization of microencapsulation of sodium selenite 100–900 mg with a combination of Arabian gum 25–29% and Persian gum 5–1% per 20 ml mix spray solution by a solvent evaporation method using response surface methodology with central composite design (α = 2 with 6 central points and 2 repetition in axial and factorial points) were investigated. This study aimed to production of microencapsulated ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00659-y

20. Phenolics and ascorbic acid in pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) slices: effects of hot air drying and degradation kinetics

Author:
Mengyun Ouyang; Sheng Cao; Yiqun Huang; Yan Wang
Source:
Journal of food measurement & characterization 2021 v.15 no.1 pp. 247-255
ISSN:
2193-4126
Subject:
air; ascorbic acid; measurement; phenolic compounds; pumpkins
Abstract:
... This study was aimed to investigate the effects of hot air drying (60–100 ℃, 1.5 m/s, 6–17 h; final products contained 10.50 ± 0.29% moisture) on the levels of total phenolic compounds (TPC) including both soluble phenolic compounds (SPC) and insoluble phenolic compounds (IPC) as well as ascorbic acid in pumpkin slices. IPC accounted for an average of 74.9% of the TPC in fresh pumpkin flesh, but o ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11694-020-00618-7