Compounds,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 708 - 728
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
This
study
evaluates
the
feasibility
and
effectiveness
of
using
immobilized
pectinase
enzymes
for
juice
processing
to
reduce
cloudiness
while
preserving
nutritional
bioactive
properties.
The
research
is
driven
by
increasing
demand
innovative
food
products
that
offer
enhanced
functionality
health
benefits.
It
focuses
on
development
application
biocatalysts
in
bioprocessing,
specifically
encapsulated
a
sol–gel
matrix.
Reaction
parameters
interaction
between
its
primary
substrate,
pectin,
were
optimized
through
systematic
experimentation.
Optimal
conditions
established,
achieving
enzyme
activity
stability
with
0.15
g
lens-shaped
capsules
containing
10.0
mg/mL
24-well
microplates
as
microreactors.
Kinetic
studies
indicated
improved
substrate
affinity
after
immobilization
(Km
=
0.115
mg/mL),
particularly
when
magnetized
(Kmi
0.041
mg/mL).
Operational
reusability
assessments
demonstrated
potential
extended
use
retaining
higher
residual
fourth
reuse
cycle
(155%
>
75%).
peach
nectar
successfully
reduced
increased
release
compounds,
enhancing
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
activities,
evaluated
DPPH
(2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl)
assay
albumin
method,
respectively.
In
vitro
digestion
revealed
dynamic
profile
changes,
highlighting
impact
bioprocessing
bioavailability.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(21), P. 3625 - 3625
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Polyphenols
offer
an
array
of
health
benefits
that
can
contribute
to
well-being.
Nevertheless,
their
bioactivity
be
compromised
due
low
bioavailability.
Encapsulation
has
been
explored
as
a
strategy
enhance
the
stability
and
bioavailability
polyphenols.
During
encapsulation,
polyphenols
are
protected
from
degradation
by
wall
material
acts
protective
coating.
This
coating
shields
harsh
physiological
conditions
digestion,
ensuring
delivery
intestine.
However,
majority
evidence,
particularly
regarding
after
is
derived
in
vitro
studies.
While
these
studies
provide
valuable
preliminary
insights,
they
cannot
definitively
confirm
effects
vivo
inability
accurately
replicate
complex
gut
microbial
ecosystem.
Consequently,
this
review
seeks
evaluate
current
evidence
human
elucidate
efficacy
encapsulation
improving
polyphenols'
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Abstract
This
study
aimed
to
provide
an
overview
of
recent
progress
in
utilizing
polysaccharides
derived
from
date
kernels
as
raw
materials
for
encapsulating
Myrtus
communis
essential
oil,
investigating
its
potential
effective
approach
insect
control
stored
food
products,
particularly
against
Cryptolestes
ferrugineus
infesting
semolina.
Most
studies
this
field
have
relied
on
single-method
approaches,
which
are
prone
overconfidence
and
lack
sufficient
validation
across
repeated
trials,
raising
concerns
about
their
robustness.
To
address
these
limitations,
research
explores
the
use
polysaccharide
encapsulation
a
sustainable
efficient
strategy
controlling
pests
storage,
with
focus
enhancing
stability
efficacy
oil-based
treatments.
oil
was
primarily
composed
α-pinene
(43.94%).
Encapsulation
efficiency
reached
35.7%,
loading
capacity
3.65%.
The
encapsulated
caused
100%
mortality
complete
emergence
inhibition
C.
adults.
Date
kernel
solution
showed
moderate
attractancy
(Class
III),
while
microcapsules
performed
better
IV).
Encapsulated
oils
minimally
affected
semolina
properties,
whereas
crude
reduced
protein
by
2.32%,
decreased
ash
10.98%,
increased
moisture
2.56%
after
45
days.
highlights
innovative
valorizing
pit
waste
extracting
incorporating
them
into
processes,
offering
dual
benefit
management
development
eco-friendly
bio-pesticides.
provides
practical
formulating
pest
agents,
demonstrating
resource-efficient
practices
agricultural
applications.
Food Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
Jasminum
genus,
renowned
for
its
aromatic
flowers,
has
been
used
in
traditional
medicine
across
various
cultures
therapeutic
properties.
Recently,
scientific
interest
focused
on
the
bioactive
compounds
present
species,
highlighting
their
potential
applications
health
and
food
preservation.
This
review
evaluates
phytochemical
composition
of
emphasizing
preservative
roles
while
identifying
research
gaps.
A
comprehensive
literature
search
was
conducted
using
major
databases,
including
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science,
focusing
studies
from
last
two
decades.
includes
peer‐reviewed
articles
that
provide
robust
methodologies
detailed
results
regarding
biological
activities
species.
Findings
reveal
is
rich
such
as
terpenoids,
flavonoids,
phenolic
acids,
contributing
to
significant
antioxidant,
anti‐inflammatory,
antimicrobial,
anticancer
Scientific
evidence
supports
uses,
treating
headaches
infections.
Additionally,
extracts
have
shown
promise
natural
preservatives
due
potent
antimicrobial
activity.
However,
identifies
variability
study
a
lack
clinical
trials,
which
limit
generalizability
application
these
findings.
species
possess
diverse
profile
holds
advancing
preservation
applications.
Future
should
prioritize
standardizing
conducting
trials
validate
efficacy.
Bridging
gap
between
knowledge
modern
science
will
unlock
full
multifaceted
resource
nutrition.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 1463 - 1463
Published: May 9, 2024
Acerola
(Malpighia
emarginata
DC.)
is
a
sub-tropical
and
tropical
fruit
renowned
for
its
high
levels
of
vitamin
C
phenolic
compounds,
which
offer
health
benefits.
This
study
aimed
to
optimize
the
spray
drying
process
by
determining
inlet
outlet
temperatures
using
response
surface
methodology
(RSM)
with
central
composite
design.
Additionally,
it
evaluate
release
kinetics
in
hydrophilic
food
simulation
environment
stability
resulting
powder
under
various
storage
temperatures.
The
RSM
method
determined
optimal
as
157
°C
91
°C,
respectively.
High-accuracy
prediction
equations
(R2
≥
0.88)
were
developed
moisture
content
(3.02%),
yield
(91.15%),
encapsulation
total
polyphenol
(61.44%),
flavonoid
(37.42%),
(27.19%),
predicted
monolayer
below
4.01%,
according
BET
equation.
exhibited
good
dissolution
characteristics
acidic
showed
greater
when
stored
at
10
30
days,
compared
35
45
°C.
Food Production Processing and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Abstract
Grapes,
renowned
for
their
diverse
phytochemical
composition,
have
long
been
recognized
health-promoting
properties.
This
narrative
review
aims
to
synthesize
the
current
research
on
grapes,
with
a
particular
emphasis
role
in
disease
prevention
and
health
enhancement
through
bioactive
compounds.
A
comprehensive
of
peer-reviewed
studies,
including
vitro
,
vivo
clinical
investigations,
was
conducted
elucidate
relationship
between
grape
consumption
outcomes.
The
highlights
positive
association
intake
decreased
risk
chronic
diseases
such
as
cardiovascular
disease,
type
2
diabetes,
certain
cancers.
Notable
components
like
resveratrol
are
emphasized
neuroprotective
antioxidative
capabilities.
Additionally,
explores
emerging
impact
grapes
gut
microbiota
its
implications
metabolic
immune
function.
updated
underscores
importance
future
fully
leverage
understand
therapeutic
potential
grape-derived
compounds,
aiming
refine
dietary
guidelines
functional
food
formulations.
Further
translational
studies
expected
clarify
specific
interactions
impacts
health.
Graphical
Gels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. 601 - 601
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
Polyepicatechin
(PEC)
in
a
hydrogel
has
previously
shown
promise
enhancing
physiological
properties
and
scaffold
preparation.
However,
it
remains
unclear
whether
PEC-based
fibers
can
be
applied
skin
tissue
engineering
(STE).
This
study
aimed
to
synthesize
characterize
electrospun
PEC
physical
gels
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
scaffolds
(PLAloadedPECsub)
for
potential
use
as
constructs
with
human
dermal
fibroblasts
(HDFs).
was
produced
through
enzymatic
polymerization,
confirmed
by
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
demonstrated
the
feasibility
of
producing
PLAloadedPECsub
electrospinning.
The
metabolic
activity
viability
HDFs
cocultured
indicate
that
is
promising
STE.