Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(18), P. 3340 - 3340
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
Heavy
metals
are
chemical
elements
with
a
toxic
effect
on
the
human
body.
The
expansion
of
industries
has
led
to
significant
increasing
levels
these
constituents
in
environment.
Intensive
agriculture
can
also
lead
an
increased
concentration
heavy
as
result
using
different
fertilizers
and
pesticides.
metal
accumulation
soil
plants
represents
serious
issue
because
potential
risks
consumers.
There
several
methods
available
for
removal
components
from
substrates
(chemical
precipitation,
electrodialysis,
coagulation
flocculation,
photocatalytic
removal,
adsorption-based
processes),
but
most
procedures
expensive
difficult
perform.
Thus,
more
research
is
needed
development
low-cost
foods.
This
work
review
presence
food
(such
fruits
vegetables,
milk
dairy
products,
meat
derivatives,
oils,
alcoholic
beverages)
provides
overview
current
situation
worldwide,
taking
into
account
fact
that
health
induced
by
intensification
industry
high
degree
pollution.
Considering
toxicological
quality
affects
its
acceptability,
this
valuable
data
regarding
actual
proposed
topic.
CyTA - Journal of Food,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Non-essential
heavy
metals
(HMs)
are
one
of
the
most
toxic
substances
released
into
environment,
affecting
food
chain
and
posing
a
threat
to
security.
The
research
data
was
collated
after
carefully
observing
some
studies
conducted
on
commonly
consumed
products
highlighting
metal
exposure
pathways
crops
techniques
adapted
quantification
HMs
in
chain.
tools
developed
estimate
ecological
health
risks
induced
via
ingestion
HM-contaminated
both
children
adults
India
discussed.
It
is
observed
that
Cd,
Cr,
Cu,
Pb,
Zn
studied
products.
Bioaccumulation
indices
Indian
revealed
varying
intake.
Children
suffer
more
from
consuming
contaminated
with
than
adults.
This
review
summarizes
distribution
HMs,
their
pollution,
correlation
between
each
HM
concentration.
Analytical Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
simultaneous
preconcentration
and
determination
of
Pb(II)
Cu(II)
was
afforded
by
a
Syringe
Solid
Phase
Extraction
(SSPE)
technique,
which
developed
described
for
the
first
time,
exploiting
alginate/carbon/PVA
(ACP)
sorbent
as
support
material.
Imperative
experimental
factors
were
appraised
in
detail:
pH
5.0
4.0
Cu(II),
75
mg
ACP
mass,
4
sample
cycles,
9
eluent
cycles
Pb(II),
8
1
mol
L-1
HNO3
found
to
be
optimal
conditions
devised
procedure.
100
both
Cu(II).
These
closely
align
with
those
obtained
from
Box-Behnken
Design
(BBD)
optimization.
results
confirmed
that
adsorbent
could
reused
up
times.
LOD
values
calculated
9.34
7.17
μg
L-1,
respectively.
RSDs
less
than
3.3%.
validated
recoveries
ERM-BD151
(standard
reference
sample)
acquired
at
97.6%
98.9%
approach
designed
analytes
liquid
milk
samples
proved
successful.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 17, 2025
The
present
study
investigated
the
effects
of
five
species
indigenous
probiotic
bacteria
(Lactobacillus
sp.
and
Bifidobacterium
sp.)
prebiotic
inulin
on
decontamination
two
Pb2+
salts
(lead
nitrate
lead
acetate)
in
food
models
(low-fat,
semi-fat,
high-fat
milk).
average
lowest
highest
pH
values
was
related
to
samples
containing
L.
paracasei
acidophilus
bacteria,
as
determined
by
change
results.
In
most
instances,
adding
accelerated
pH-decreasing
process,
but
results
were
not
particularly
significant
(p
<
0.05).
All
strains
able
remove
both
forms
Pb
salts,
however,
mitigation
significantly
higher
According
analysis,
B.
lactis
a
native
with
high
capacity
for
absorption
biological
elimination
from
milk
medium
(in
low-,
semi-,
milk,
94.41,
98.13,
98.12%
respectively).
Except
low-fat
showed
greater
removal
semi-fat
than
those
without
inulin.
findings
FTIR-ATR
spectroscopy
revealed
that
hydroxyl
(OH),
carbonyl
(C
=
O),
carboxylic
(–COOH),
phosphate
(P
amine
(–NH2),
amide
(–C(=
O)
N)
functional
groups
are
efficient
through
electrostatic
interactions
cell
surfaces
probiotics.
this
research
highlighted
importance
using
specific
BIA-6
who
at
risk
being
exposed
other
toxic
components
diet.
Food Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 126 - 147
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
The
establishment
of
a
healthy
microbiota,
particularly
during
infancy,
profoundly
influences
psychological
health
and
neurological
function
through
the
gut‐brain
axis.
This
review
delves
into
intricate
connections
between
probiotics,
gut
microbiome
development,
their
impact
on
disorders.
Biotics,
live
microorganisms
with
proven
benefits,
have
emerged
as
promising
intervention,
critical
developmental
stages.
Administering
specific
probiotic
strains
(
Lactobacillus
species
Bifidobacterium
)
in
infancy
has
shown
promise
preventing
alleviating
disorders,
implications
for
well‐being.
bidirectional
communication
along
axis
underscores
potential
probiotics
influencing
outcomes,
ranging
from
anxiety
to
neurodevelopmental
Additionally,
this
explores
emerging
food
engineering
techniques
(microencapsulation,
genome
editing,
fermentation,
protein
engineering,
immobilization,
etc.)
employed
preparing
probiotic‐based
foods,
ensuring
viability
targeted
release
gastrointestinal
tract.
Food Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 110 - 125
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
To
address
the
issues
of
probiotic
activity
loss
during
storage
and
feeding,
as
well
limited
efficacy
single
probiotics,
a
solution
was
devised
by
embedding
mixture
Bacillus
coagulans
SN‐8
(SN‐8)
Saccharomyces
boulardii
SN‐6
(SN‐6)
in
gel.
The
initial
step
involved
screening
microcapsules'
preparation
method
wall
material.
Using
sodium
alginate
β‐cyclodextrin
composite
material
chitosan
outer
coating
allowed
for
an
rate
82.11%
microcapsules
prepared
air
atomization
method.
Next,
vitro,
simulated
digestion
experiments
were
conducted
to
determine
number
viable
bacteria
release
microcapsules.
results
showed
that
compared
free
strain,
mixed
retained
survival
67.5%
after
3
h
gastric
juice
exposure
70.56%
42
days
at
4°C.
This
demonstrated
higher
rates
stability.
then
administered
dairy
cows.
16S
rDNA
gene
sequencing
consumption
reduced
harmful
bacteria,
such
Paeniclostridium
,
intestinal
tract
cows
while
accelerating
growth
beneficial
Bifidobacterium
.
In
particular,
this
resulted
significant
improvement
lactation
performance
cows,
with
4.5%
increase
milk
fat
content,
92.5%
protein
3.5%
urea
nitrogen
content
(6.75
mL/dL).
conclusion,
can
effectively
regulate
flora,
improving
production,
quality
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. e31627 - e31627
Published: May 21, 2024
Heavy
metal
concentrations
of
Pb,
Cd,
Cr,
and
Cu
leaching
from
single-use
plastic
cups
were
identified,
the
risks
associated
with
them
assessed
in
real
time
(up
to
10
min).
All
samples
(tea,
carbonated
beverage,
lassi)
placed
disposable
held
for
less
than
1
min,
5
respectively.
Prior
digestion,
solids
ashed
a
muffle
furnace
at
550
°C
30
min.
The
filtrates
then
tested
heavy
metals.
all
confirmed
be
contaminated
metals
leached
following
order:
>
Pb
Cr
Cd.
samples'
HI
values
one,
hence
there
was
no
evidence
non-carcinogenic
risk.
ILCR
this
contamination
exceed
10-3,
indicating
high
carcinogenic
Lassi
poses
highest
possible
A
rise
temperature
drop
pH
also
resulted
migration.
serious
health
risk
due
its
toxicity.
proposed
legislation
should
prohibit
or
restrict
serving
warm
hot
beverages
cups.
