scholarly journals Influence of Gum Arabic Enriched with GABA Coating on Oxidative Damage of Walnut Kernels

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 554-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asghar Ebrahimzadeh ◽  
Farhad Pirzad ◽  
Hamidreza Tahanian ◽  
Morteza Soleimani Aghdam
Keyword(s):  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Gum Arabic ◽  
Oxidative Rancidity ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Lyase Activity ◽  
Postharvest Handling ◽  
Phenylalanine Ammonia Lyase Activity ◽  
Dpph Scavenging ◽  
The Impact

Because of the higher content of unsaturated fatty acids (UNSFA) and phenolics, walnut kernels are vulnerable to oxidative rancidity and browning due to unfavorable postharvest handling procedures. This study investigates the impact of gum arabic coating enriched with γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) on oxidative rancidity and browning of kernels during storage at 20 °C. The results showed that the walnut kernels coated with gum arabic (5 %) enriched with GABA (0.1 mM) exhibited lower oxidative rancidity and browning, manifested by lower peroxide value and malondialdehyde accumulation along with higher whiteness index. Moreover, kernels had higher UNSFA/SFA ratio as a response to lower lipoxygenase activity and H2O2 accumulation. The reduced oxidative browning in coated kernels was accompanied with lower polyphenol oxidase and higher phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activity leading to higher accumulation of phenolics and increased DPPH• scavenging capacity. Based on our findings, gum arabic coating (5 %) enriched with GABA (0.1 mM) may have a commercial potential for maintaining nutritional quality of walnut kernels.

scholarly journals The Effect of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BX62 Alone or in Combination with Chitosan on the Qualitative Characteristics of Fresh-Cut Apples during Cold Storage

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 2404
Author(s):  
Qian Zhao ◽  
Shihua Tang ◽  
Xiang Fang ◽  
Zhuo Wang ◽  
Yu Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Microbiological Analysis ◽  
Lower Weight ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Effective Inhibition ◽  
Apple Slices ◽  
Fresh Cut ◽  
Dpph Scavenging ◽  
Qualitative Characteristics

In order to explore whether beneficial lactic acid bacteria (LAB) could prolong the shelf life and improve the quality of fresh-cut apples, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BX62, which was isolated from traditional fermented yak yogurt, and chitosan (CT), were applied to fresh-cut apples, subsequently stored at 4 °C. On days 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8, apple slices were taken for physicochemical, microbiological analysis, and sensory evaluation. The results showed that apple slices coated with L. plantarum BX62 (8 log CFU/mL) presented lower weight loss and browning rate, higher DPPH scavenging capacity, and achieved more effective inhibition of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) activities compared to the control samples. The application of CT alone or in combination with L. plantarum BX62 resulted in a significant reduction in aerobic mesophilic bacteria (AMB), aerobic psychrophilic bacterial (APB), yeast and molds (YAMs) counts (2.31 log CFU/g for AMB, 2.55 for APB, and 1.58 for YAMs). In addition, L. plantarum BX62 coated apples showed acceptable sensory properties in terms of color, flavor, taste, texture, and overall visual quality during 8 d of storage. On this basis, L. plantarum BX62 could be used as an excellent bio-preservative to extend the shelf life and improve the quality of fresh-cut apples.

scholarly journals The effect of single-nutrient reformulation initiatives on the nutrient profile of foods: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathilde Gressier ◽  
Alexa Segal ◽  
Franco Sassi ◽  
Gary Frost
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Nutrient Composition ◽  
Food Category ◽  
Nutrient Profile ◽  
The Impact

AbstractIn an effort to promote population health, governments and businesses are promoting food reformulation initiatives. In most instances, these initiatives have focused on reducing the amount of individual nutrients such as trans-fatty acids (TFA) or sodium, and generally they have been successful at doing so. However, the impact of single-nutrient reformulation on the broader nutrient profile of foods, and on the overall quality of people's diet, remains unclear. We have undertaken a systematic review of evidence of the impact of single-nutrient reformulation on the overall nutrient profile of foods, covering both peer-reviewed studies and grey literature. The outcome of interest was the nutrient composition of the reformulated food or food category. Only 17 studies reported the effect of initiatives on reformulated products’ nutrient profile (44 studies reported on only the targeted nutrient). Results are heterogeneous. Six studies investigated the impact of TFA reduction initiatives, showing different impacts on the reformulated products’ fat profile, with saturated fats (SFA) decreasing in parallel in some studies, but increasing in others. Similarly, when sodium was reduced, sugar, SFA and calories changed in different directions in different studies. Six studies assessed the effect of mandatory calorie labelling in restaurants, two leading to a reduction in energy intake, one to an increase in sugar and a decrease in unsaturated fatty acids, suggesting a worsened nutrient profile. Of the companies participating in England's sugar reformulation initiative, only 13% also reduced total energy. Results highlight the limited research on the effect of reformulation strategies on the overall nutrient composition of foods. Only 28% of the studies that analyse the impact of policies incentivising single nutrient reformulation report the effect on the foods’ complete nutrient profile after reformulation. Over a third of the studies show that reducing the targeted nutrient comes at a cost – namely other nutrients may be increased. To produce the desire health impact, reformulation policies must incentivise improvements of the overall nutrient profile of products.

scholarly journals Effect of Sodium Alginate in Combination with Zataria multiflora Boiss. on Phenolic Compounds, Antioxidant Activity, and Browning Enzymes of Fresh In-Hull Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.)

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Maryam Hashemi ◽  
Ahmad Shakerardekani ◽  
Abdolmajid Mirzaalian Dastjerdi ◽  
SeyedHossein Mirdehghan
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Storage Duration ◽  
Zataria Multiflora ◽  
Thyme Essential Oil ◽  
Lyase Activity ◽  
Phenylalanine Ammonia Lyase Activity

The color of fresh pistachio is used as a postharvest quality indicator. The present study was performed to investigate the chemical properties of fresh pistachios coated with different sodium alginate concentrations (1 and 1.5%), various amounts of Shirazi thyme essential oil (0.3 and 0.5%), and their combination during storage (2 ± 1°C and 85 ± 5% RH). Over the storage duration, chemical parameters were measured on days 13, 26, and 39. The results showed that although the application of sodium alginate in combination with thyme essential oil decreased polyphenol oxidase activity in comparison with other treatments, the highest total phenolics and phenylalanine ammonia lyase activity were found in pistachios coated with alginate (1%) + thyme essential oil (0.3% and 0.5%). In general, it was proven that treatments containing 1% alginate + 0.3% essential oil had the ability to maintain the quality of fresh pistachio fruit approximately over 39 days of storage.

scholarly journals Kajian Mutu Kopi Arabika Gayo Dengan Perlakuan Variasi Suhu dan Lama Penyangraian

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 416-422
Author(s):  
Kaswindi Kaswindi ◽  
Bambang Sukarno Putra ◽  
Rita Khathir
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Coffee Bean ◽  
Arabica Coffee ◽  
Caffeine Content ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Coffee Beans ◽  
Roasting Process ◽  
Postharvest Handling ◽  
The Impact

Abstrak. Mutu kopi arabika gayo sangat tergantung pada proses penanganan pasca panen, terutama proses penyangraian. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh suhu dan lama penyangraian terhadap mutu kopi arabika gayo. Penelitian ini menggunakan biji kopi arabika gayo dari Desa Buntul Kemumu. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) faktorial dengan variasi suhu 160, 170 dan 180˚C dengan lama penyangraian  15, 20, dan 25 menit. Parameter penelitian meliputi rendemen, kadar air, keasaman (pH), kafein dan uji organoleptik terhadap warna, aroma dan rasa oleh 25 orang panelis. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis sidik ragam (ANOVA) dengan uji lanjut Beda Nyata Jujur (BNJ) pada taraf 5%. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa rendemen, kadar air, dan keasaman kopi arabika gayo dipengaruh secara nyata oleh suhu dan lama penyangraian. Rendemen tertinggi diperoleh pada suhu 160℃ dan lama penyangraian 15 menit yaitu 85,2%. Kadar air pada kopi arabika gayo memenuhi standar SNI yaitu maksimal 7%, kecuali pada perlakuan suhu 160˚C dan lama penyangraian 15 menit yaitu 7,14% . Keasaman (pH) tertinggi diperoleh pada suhu 160˚C lama penyangraian 15 menit yaitu 4,95. Kadar kafein kopi arabika gayo meningkat semakin tinggi suhu dan lama penyangraian. Berdasarkan uji organoleptik menunjukan bahwa kopi arabika gayo yang paling disukai panelis diperoleh suhu penyangraian 170 dan 180˚C dengan lama penyangraian 25 menit.Study of Arabica Gayo Coffee Quality under Temperature and Roasting Duration TreatmentsAbstract. The quality of gayo arabica coffee was affected by postharvest handling especially roasting process. This study aimed to find out the impact of temperature and roasting duration against the quality of gayo arabica coffee.The study was conducted by using Factorial Completely Randomized Design i.e. roasting temperature at 3 levels namely 160, 170 and 180℃, and roasting durations at 3 levels namely 15, 20, and 25 minutes. The coffee beans from Buntul Kemumu Village was evaluated in this study. Parameters analysed were yield, moisture content, acidity, caffeine content and 25 respondent perceptions on colour, aroma and taste. Data were analysed by using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and honestly significance difference at probability 5%. The results showed that the yield, moisture content, and acidity of gayo arabica coffee bean were influenced by temperature and roasting duration. The highest yield was obtained at treatment 160℃ temperature for 15 minutes roasting, i.e 85.2%. The mositure content of gayo arabica coffee beans followed the SNI qualification, i.e. 7%, unless at treatment 160℃ temperature for 15 minutes roasting, i.e. 7.14%. The highest acidity (pH) was obtained from treatment 160℃ temperature for 15 minutes roasting, i.e. 4.95. The caffeine content increased as temperature and roasting duration increased. Respondent perceptions showed that the best quality of gayo arabica coffee was obtained from treatment 170 and 180℃ temperature for 25 minutes roasting.

scholarly journals Lepidium sativum Sprouts Grown under Elevated CO2 Hyperaccumulate Glucosinolates and Antioxidants and Exhibit Enhanced Biological and Reduced Antinutritional Properties

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1174
Author(s):  
Modhi O. Alotaibi ◽  
Galal Khamis ◽  
Hamada AbdElgawad ◽  
Afrah E. Mohammed ◽  
Mohamed S. Sheteiwy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Co2 ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Biomass Accumulation ◽  
Growth Conditions ◽  
Lepidium Sativum ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Lyase Activity ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Phenylalanine Ammonia Lyase Activity ◽  
The Impact

The nutritional and health-promoting properties of plants are largely determined by their tissue chemistry. Tuning growth conditions could affect the accumulation of phytochemicals and, therefore, enhance the biological activities. Herein, the impact of elevated CO2 (eCO2; 620 µmol CO2 mol−1 air) on growth and chemical composition of sprouts of three Lepidium sativum cultivars (Haraz, Khider and Rajab) was investigated. Changes in the sprout actions against some human chronic diseases were evaluated. eCO2 induced biomass accumulation (1.46-, 1.47- and 2-fold in Haraz, Khider and Rajab, respectively) and pigment accumulation and reduced the level of antinutrients in L. sativum cultivars. Compared to the control, eCO2 induced total glucosinolate accumulation (0.40-, 0.90- and 1.29-fold in Khider, Haraz and Rajab, respectively), possibly through increased amino acid production, and their hydrolysis by myrosinase. In line with increased polyphenol production, improved phenylalanine ammonia lyase activity was observed. The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypocholesterolemic, antibacterial and anticancer activities of the produced sprouts were significantly improved by sprouting and eCO2 exposure. PCA indicated that the cultivars showed interspecific responses. Thus, the present study confirms the synergistic effect of sprouting with eCO2 exposure as a promising approach to produce more bioactive L. sativum sprouts.

Effect of Soybean Cyst Nematode on Fatty Acid Levels of Soybean Seed

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
P. R. Beuselinck
Keyword(s):  
Soybean Cyst Nematode ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Seed Quality ◽  
Soybean Seed ◽  
Cyst Nematode ◽  
Resistant Varieties ◽  
Physiologic Maturity ◽  
Low Linolenic ◽  
The Impact

Growing soybean cyst nematode (SCN, Heterodera glycines Ichinohe) resistant varieties in fields infested with SCN can improve yield, but the impact of SCN on seed quality of lines with modified seed composition is unknown. The objective of this study was to determine if SCN resistant or susceptible rootstock influenced the composition of seed of soybean lines developed for desirable elevated levels of unsaturated fatty acids (FA). Five soybean lines with modified or normal levels of FA were Y-grafted to generate a 5-×-5 combination of plants with a SCN susceptible (SCNS) or resistant (SCNR) rootstock having a self-grafted branch, a scion (alien) grafted branch, or non-grafted branch; control plants were not grafted. In 2004 and 2005 plants were transplanted into blocks of Asgrow 3302 (SCNR) or Asgrow 3701 (SCNS) verified to be infested with SCN. Seeds were harvested at physiologic maturity (R8) in 2004 and 2005 and analyzed for five unsaturated FA. Differences in FA levels between 2004 and 2005 were significant (P < 0.05), but there were no significant (P = 0.05) block × year effects. Significant differences were observed between the FA levels of seed harvested from non-grafted control plants and self-grafted or non-grafted branches of grafted plants within lines. Seed oleic acid of the mid-oleic line S03-1379-2 was significantly greater when grafted onto an SCNR line than when grafted onto SCNS lines. The low linolenate trait appeared to be insensitive to SCN presence as seed linolenic acid of the low linolenic line IA-3017 was not different when grafted onto SCNR or SCNS lines. SCN can negatively impact the expression of seed quality of soybean if grown where SCN infestations are evident. Accepted for publication 8 September 2008. Published 3 November 2008.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Surgery for Lung Cancer and the Consequences for the Swallow

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
pp. 162-168
Author(s):  
Pippa Hales ◽  
Corinne Mossey-Gaston
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Vocal Cord Palsy ◽  
Subsequent Treatment ◽  
Physiological Reserve ◽  
Palliative Phase ◽  
And Function ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Swallow Function

Lung cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers across Northern America and Europe. Treatment options offered are dependent on the type of cancer, the location of the tumor, the staging, and the overall health of the person. When surgery for lung cancer is offered, difficulty swallowing is a potential complication that can have several influencing factors. Surgical interaction with the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) can lead to unilateral vocal cord palsy, altering swallow function and safety. Understanding whether the RLN has been preserved, damaged, or sacrificed is integral to understanding the effect on the swallow and the subsequent treatment options available. There is also the risk of post-surgical reduction of physiological reserve, which can reduce the strength and function of the swallow in addition to any surgery specific complications. As lung cancer has a limited prognosis, the clinician must also factor in the palliative phase, as this can further increase the burden of an already compromised swallow. By understanding the surgery and the implications this may have for the swallow, there is the potential to reduce the impact of post-surgical complications and so improve quality of life (QOL) for people with lung cancer.

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