Brazilian journal of food technology/Brazilian Journal of Food Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Abstract
Lychee
(Litchi
chinensis
Sonn.)
is
an
exotic
fruit
from
Asia,
recently
introduced
in
Europe.
With
the
increase
world
production
of
this
fruit,
many
by-products
are
wasted
during
industrial
processing,
including
their
peels
and
seeds.
Considering
utilization
as
edible
material
a
new
functional
ingredient,
work
aimed
to
assess
nutritional
phytochemical
characterization,
well
antioxidant
activity
two
lychee
peel
extracts
(alcoholic
hydroalcoholic).
Also,
it
was
evaluated
scavenging
capacity
against
reactive
species
(O2•-,
H2O2,
NO•)
extracts.
The
peels,
at
level,
showed
high
levels
carbohydrates
total
energy
(76.8
±
1.0
g/100
g
331.4
kcal/100
g,
respectively)
low
protein
lipid
content.
Total
phenolic
flavonoid
contents
were
higher
alcoholic
extraction
(1578
mg
GAE/g
55.1
CE/g,
respectively).
vitro
by
DPPH
FRAP
assays
also
ethanolic
extract,
verifying
positive
correlation
with
extractive
yield
bioactive
compounds.
In
general,
maximum
oxygen
(O2-•)
nitrogen
(NO•).
hydrogen
peroxide
observed
extract
(64
µg/mL)
like
values
obtained
controls
(quercetin
ascorbic
acid,
62
µg/mL,
46
These
preliminary
results
suggest
undervalued
ingredient
promising
source
compounds
biological
potential
for
development
products
always
focusing
on
sustainability.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 6085 - 6085
Published: May 17, 2022
Protected
cultivation
in
modern
agriculture
relies
extensively
on
plastic-originated
mulch
films,
nets,
packaging,
piping,
silage,
and
various
applications.
Polyolefins
synthesized
from
petrochemical
routes
are
vastly
consumed
plasticulture,
wherein
PP
PE
the
dominant
commodity
plastics.
Imposing
substantial
impacts
our
geosphere
humankind,
plastics
soil
threaten
food
security,
health,
environment.
Mismanaged
not
biodegradable
under
natural
conditions
generate
problematic
emerging
pollutants
such
as
nano-micro
Post-consumed
face
many
challenges
recycling
reusing
due
to
contamination
fulfilling
zero
waste
hierarchy.
Hence,
polymers
renewable
sources
for
agricultural
applications
pragmatic
mitigation.
Starch
is
one
of
most
abundant
biopolymers
sources;
it
also
contains
tunable
thermoplastic
properties
suitable
diverse
agriculture.
Functional
performances
starch
physicomechanical,
barrier,
surface
chemistry
may
be
altered
extended
Furthermore,
can
a
multidimensional
additive
plasticulture
that
function
filler,
metaphase
component
blends/composites,
plasticizer,
an
efficient
carrier
active
delivery
biocides,
etc.
A
fraction
wastes
surpluses
underutilized,
without
harnessing
useful
resources
agriscience.
this
review
proposes
reliable
solutions
toward
timely
implementation
sustainable
practices,
circular
economy,
remediation,
green
agriscience
Polysaccharides,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
3(3), P. 480 - 501
Published: June 27, 2022
Biodegradable
films
emerge
as
alternative
biomaterials
to
conventional
packaging
from
fossil
sources,
which,
in
addition
offering
protection
and
increasing
the
shelf
life
of
food
products,
are
ecologically
sustainable.
The
materials
mostly
used
their
formulation
based
on
natural
polysaccharides,
plasticizing
agents,
bioactive
components
(e.g.,
antimicrobial
agents
or
antioxidants).
biodegradable
polysaccharides
various
plasticizers
represents
an
for
primary
that
can
be
assigned
specific
which
opens
possibility
having
multiple
options
same
product.
This
review
describes
main
characteristics
most
abundant
nature
highlights
role
films.
compilation
discussion
emphasize
studies
report
mechanical
barrier
properties
when
made
pure
mixed
with
other
agents.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
244, P. 125366 - 125366
Published: June 15, 2023
Intensive
farming
practices
have
increased
the
consumption
of
chemical-based
pesticides
and
fertilizers
thereby
creating
health
issues
for
humans
animals
also
causing
a
deterioration
in
natural
ecosystem.
The
promotion
biomaterials
synthesis
could
potentially
lead
to
replacement
synthetic
products
improve
soil
fertility,
protect
plants
from
pathogen
attacks,
enhance
productivity
agricultural
sector
resulting
less
environmental
pollution.
Microbial
bioengineering
involving
use
improvement
encapsulation
using
polysaccharides
has
required
potential
address
promote
green
chemistry.
This
article
describes
various
techniques
which
an
immense
applicable
capability
encapsulate
microbial
cells.
review
elucidates
factors
that
may
result
reduced
viable
cell
count
during
encapsulation,
particularly
spray
drying
method,
where
high
temperature
is
dry
suspension,
this
damage
advantage
application
as
carriers
beneficial
microorganisms,
do
not
pose
risk
due
their
full
biodegradability,
was
shown.
encapsulated
cells
assist
addressing
certain
problems
such
ameliorating
unfavourable
effects
plant
pests
pathogens,
promoting
sustainability.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 408 - 408
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
This
review
explores
the
potential
of
biopolymers
as
sustainable
alternatives
to
conventional
plastics
in
food
packaging.
Biopolymers
derived
from
plant
or
animal
sources
are
crucial
extending
shelf
life,
minimizing
degradation,
and
protecting
against
oxidative
microbial
agents.
Their
physical
chemical
properties,
influenced
by
raw
materials
used,
determine
their
suitability
for
specific
applications.
have
been
successfully
used
fruits,
vegetables,
meats,
dairy
products,
offering
antimicrobial
antioxidant
benefits.
Consequently,
they
represent
a
functional
eco-friendly
solution
packaging
industry,
contributing
sustainability
while
maintaining
product
quality.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(14), P. 2035 - 2035
Published: July 9, 2022
Ultrasonic
processing
has
a
great
potential
to
transform
waste
from
the
food
and
agriculture
industry
into
value-added
products.
In
this
review
article,
we
discuss
use
of
ultrasound
for
valorisation
agricultural
waste.
is
considered
green
technology
as
compared
conventional
chemical
extraction/processing
methods.
The
influence
pre-treatment
on
soluble
oxygen
demand
(SCOD),
particle
size,
cell
wall
content
first
discussed.
ultrasonic
produce/extract
bioactives
such
oil,
polyphenolic,
polysaccharides,
fatty
acids,
organic
protein,
lipids,
enzymes
highlighted.
Moreover,
in
bioenergy
production
methane,
hydrogen,
biodiesel,
ethanol
through
anaerobic
digestion
also
reviewed.
conversion
oils
biofuels
with
presented.
latest
developments
future
prospective
developing
energy-efficient
methods
convert
products
are
summarised.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(18), P. 2801 - 2801
Published: Sept. 11, 2022
Lingonberry
(Vaccinium
vitis-idaea
L.)
fruits
are
important
Ericaceous
berries
to
include
in
a
healthy
diet
of
the
Northern
Hemisphere
as
source
bioactive
phenolics.
The
waste
generated
by
V.
processing
industry
is
hard-skinned
press
cake
that
can
be
potential
dietary
fiber
and
has
not
been
studied
thus
far.
In
this
study,
water-soluble
polysaccharides
were
isolated,
separated,
purified
ion-exchange
size-exclusion
chromatography.
results
elemental
composition,
monosaccharide
analysis,
ultraviolet-visible
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
molecular
weight
determination,
linkage
alkaline
destruction
allowed
us
characterize
two
polyphenol-polysaccharide
conjugates
(PPC)
neutral
arabinogalactans
cross-linked
with
monomeric
dimeric
hydroxycinnamate
residues
weights
108
157
kDa
non-esterified
galacturonans
258
318
kDa.
A
combination
vitro
vivo
assays
confirmed
expressed
antioxidant
activity
PPC
was
due
phenolic-scavenged
free
radicals,
nitrogen
oxide,
hydrogen
peroxide,
chelate
ferrous
ions.
Additionally,
marked
hypolipidemic
both
acidic
polymers
bind
bile
acids,
cholesterol,
fat,
inhibit
pancreatic
lipase
reduce
body
weight,
serum
level
triglycerides,
low/high-density
lipoprotein-cholesterol,
malondialdehyde,
increase
enzymatic
superoxide
dismutase,
glutathione
peroxidase,
catalase
livers
hamsters
1%
cholesterol
diet.
Polysaccharides
fruit
regarded
new
antioxidants
agents
potentially
used
cure
hyperlipidemic
metabolic
disorders.
Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(10), P. 557 - 571
Published: July 4, 2023
The
main
objective
of
our
research
described
here
was
to
determine
the
viscometric
properties
polysaccharide
solutions
sodium
carboxymethyl
cellulose
(CMC)
in
dimethylacetamide
(DMA)/acetone
(A)
mixtures.
evolution
dynamic
and
intrinsic
viscosities
effect
Gibbs
energy
CMC
DMA/A
(44
ml/6
ml)
were
characterized
as
a
function
temperature
(293.15
318.15)
K,
concentration
(1
10)
g/l.
We
identified
four
regimes,
corresponding
an
absorption
regime,
dilute
critical
semi-dilute
regime.
thermodynamic
parameters
viscosity
also
supported
obtained
results.
Exploiting
results,
CMC/DMA/A
is
promising
solvent
mixture
for
use
pharmaceutical
antibacterial
applications.
