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Int J Biol Macromol ; 268(Pt 1): 131654, 2024 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38641273

RESUMO

The spray-drying process to generate microcapsules from Pickering emulsions needs high temperatures, leading to instability of emulsions and degradation of encapsulated thermosensitive compounds (ß-carotene). However, these effects may be attenuated by the introduction of seaweed polyphenols into the emulsion interfacial layers, although the effects underlying this protective mechanism have not been explored. This study evaluates the effects of spray-drying/rehydration on the morphology, encapsulation efficiency, redispersibility, and stability of ß-carotene loaded Pickering emulsions stabilized by chitosan (PESC) and Pickering emulsions stabilized by chitosan/seaweed polyphenols (PESCSP). The encapsulation efficiency of ß-carotene in PESCSP microcapsules (61.13 %) was higher than PESC (53.91 %). Rehydrated PESCSP exhibited more regular droplet size distribution, higher stability, stronger 3D network morphology, and lower redispersibility index (1.5) compared to rehydrated PESC. Analyses of interfacial layers of emulsions revealed that chitosan covalently bound fatty acids at their hydrophobic side. Polyphenols were linked to chitosan at the hydrophilic side of emulsions through hydrogen bonds, providing 3D network between droplets and antioxidant activities to inhibit the degradation of ß-carotene. This study emphasized the role of polyphenols in the interfacial layers of Pickering emulsions for the development of efficient delivery systems and protection of ß-carotene and other thermosensitive bioactive compounds during spray-drying and rehydration.


Assuntos
Quitosana , Emulsões , Polifenóis , Alga Marinha , Secagem por Atomização , beta Caroteno , Quitosana/química , Polifenóis/química , beta Caroteno/química , Alga Marinha/química , Antioxidantes/química , Cápsulas , Tamanho da Partícula , Interações Hidrofóbicas e Hidrofílicas
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Food Chem ; 413: 135675, 2023 Jul 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36796260

RESUMO

In this study, the preparation parameters of cellulose nanofibers from potato residues (PCNFs) by ultrasonication combined with high-pressure homogenization were optimized based on yield, zeta-potential and morphology. The optimal parameters were as follows: ultrasonic power of 125 W for 15 min and homogenization pressure of 40 MPa four times. The yield, zeta potential and diameter range of the obtained PCNFs were 19.81 %, -15.60 mV and 20-60 nm, respectively. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy results showed that part of the crystalline region of cellulose was destroyed, resulting in a decrease in crystallinity index from 53.01 % to 35.44 %. The maximum thermal degradation temperature increased from 283 °C to 337 °C. PCNFs suspensions were non-Newtonian fluids and exhibited rigid colloidal particle properties. In conclusion, this study provided alternative uses for potato residues generated from starch processing and showed great potential for various industrial applications of PCNFs.


Assuntos
Nanofibras , Solanum tuberosum , Celulose/química , Nanofibras/química , Difração de Raios X , Temperatura , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de Fourier
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 231: 123184, 2023 Mar 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36634802

RESUMO

Due to functional and physicochemical properties, starch in its native state has limited range of applications. Simultaneously, information on effects of different sugars and their interactions with modified starch on gluten-free model dough is also limited. To better overcome these restrictions, the effects of sucrose, trehalose, maltose and xylose on rheology, water mobility and microstructure of gluten-free dough prepared with high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) treated maize (MS), potato (PS) and sweet potato starch (SS) were investigated. MS, PS and SS dough with trehalose exhibited a lower degree of dependence of G' on frequency sweep (z'), higher strength (K) and relative elastic part of maximum creep compliance (Je/Jmax), suggesting stable network structure formation. Total gas production (VT) of MS dough with maltose, PS dough with sucrose and SS dough with trehalose was increased from 588 to 1454 mL, 537 to 1498 mL and 637 to 1455 mL respectively. Higher weakly bound water (T22) was found in the dough with trehalose at 60 min of fermentation, suggesting more hydrogen bonds and stable network. Thus, trehalose might be a potential improver in HHP treated starch-based gluten-free products.


Assuntos
Maltose , Trealose , Xilose , Sacarose , Água/química , Pressão Hidrostática , Amido/química , Reologia , Glutens/química , Farinha
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Carbohydr Polym ; 304: 120491, 2023 Mar 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36641178

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Chitosan-based particles are one of the most promising Pickering emulsions stabilizers due to its cationic properties, cost-effective, biocompatibility, biodegradability. However, there are currently no comprehensive reviews analyzing the role of chitosan to develop Pickering emulsions, and the bioavailability and multiple uses of these emulsions. SCOPE AND APPROACH: This review firstly summarizes the types, preparation and functional properties of chitosan-based Pickering emulsion stabilizers, followed by in vivo and in vitro bioavailability, main regulations, and future application and trends. KEY FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Stabilizers used in chitosan-based Pickering emulsions include 6 categories: chitosan self-aggregating particles and 5 types of composites (chitosan-protein, chitosan-polysaccharide, chitosan-fatty acid, chitosan-polyphenol, and chitosan-inorganic). Chitosan-based Pickering emulsions improved the bioavailability of different compounds compared to traditional emulsions. Current applications include hydrogels, microcapsules, food ingredients, bio-based films, cosmeceuticals, porous scaffolds, environmental protection agents, and interfacial catalysis systems. However, due to current limitations, more research and development are needed to be extensively explored to meet consumer demand, industrial manufacturing, and regulatory requirements. Thus, optimization of stabilizers, bioavailability studies, 3D4D printing, fat substitutes, and double emulsions are the main potential development trends or research gaps in the field which would contribute to increase adoption of these promising emulsions at industrial level.


Assuntos
Quitosana , Emulsões , Disponibilidade Biológica , Tamanho da Partícula
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 227: 1245-1257, 2023 Feb 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36473531

RESUMO

In this study, Pickering emulsions stabilized by chitosan (CS), chitosan-Laminaria japonica polyphenols (CP) and chitosan-Ascophyllum nodosum polyphenols (CB) were fabricated. This study also evaluated the stability of CS, CP, and CB under different environmental factors including pH (2-9), NaCl concentrations (0-500 mM), heat treatments (50-100 °C) and storage period (0-8 weeks). The characterization on interfacial layer of emulsion droplets demonstrated that macroalgal polyphenols could combined with the amorphous regions of chitosan particles through hydrogen bond and electrostatic interactions, providing stronger dual wettability with enhanced ability of interfacial layer in stabilizing Pickering emulsions. All three emulsions showed best droplet distribution, highest emulsion stability and specific surface area at pH 6 and 0 mM NaCl concentration as fresh emulsion. Moreover, CS, CP, and CB exhibited the rheological behaviour of pseudoplastic fluids at different pH and NaCl concentration. It should be noted that CP and CB exhibited higher emulsion stability than CS under a variety of environmental stresses. Overall, this research proved that chitosan-macroalgal polyphenol co-stabilized Pickering emulsion had enhanced stability against various environmental stimuli, which could be utilized as potential delivery and protection system for hydrophobic bioactive compounds.


Assuntos
Quitosana , Nanopartículas , Emulsões/química , Quitosana/química , Polifenóis , Cloreto de Sódio/farmacologia , Molhabilidade , Tamanho da Partícula , Nanopartículas/química
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Food Chem ; 403: 134496, 2023 Mar 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36358088

RESUMO

This study aimed at realizing high value utilization of purple sweet potato (PSP) peels. Firstly, ultrasonic assisted ethanol method was used to extract anthocyanins from PSP peels, and the individual anthocyanin composition and antioxidant activity were analyzed. Then the technological parameters of preparing cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) by ultrasonic-assisted maleic acid hydrolysis were optimized, and Zeta-potential, chemical structure, thermal stability and crystallinity of CNCs were analyzed. Results showed the optimal technological parameters were as follows: the ratio between PSP peel residues and 75 wt% maleic acid was 1:10 (g/mL, W/W), and ultrasonic-assisted hydrolysis was carried out at 60℃ for 1 h, followed by 120℃ for 2.5 h. The yield and Zeta-potential of CNCs were 8.17 % and -57.7 mV, respectively. The chemical structure and physical properties of CNCs were similar to those of commercial CNCs. In conclusion, ultrasound-assisted maleic acid hydrolysis has great potential to realize the industrialization of CNCs.


Assuntos
Ipomoea batatas , Nanopartículas , Celulose/química , Ipomoea batatas/química , Hidrólise , Antocianinas , Nanopartículas/química
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Carbohydr Polym ; 300: 120256, 2023 Jan 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36372484

RESUMO

Due to the hydrophilic nature of chitosan, its use as stabilizers in Pickering emulsions requires of hydrophobic modifications that can be achieved by layer-by-layer electrostatic deposition. This study aims to explore and optimize the effects of multiple parameters (chitosan-polyphenol ratio, chitosan concentrations, oil-phase ratios, pH and NaCl concentrations) on the stability of Pickering emulsions stabilized by chitosan and macroalgal polyphenols. The binding mode of chitosan and polyphenols in co-stabilized Pickering emulsions was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), confocal scanning laser microscopy (CLSM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and contact angle. The emulsions had the highest physical stability (95.67 %) and specific surface area (2.21 m2/g) at: chitosan-polyphenol ratio 9.5:1 (w:w), chitosan concentration 0.5 % (w/v), oil-phase ratio 5 % (v/v), pH 6, and NaCl concentration 0 mM. FTIR, CLSM, SEM, and AFM evidenced that chitosan and polyphenols were bound by hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions at oil-water interfacial layers of emulsions that had a contact angle of 87.8°, indicating that polyphenols combined with chitosan had better ability to stabilize Pickering emulsions compared to chitosan alone. This study broadens the potential applications of naturally extracted macroalgal polyphenols for the development of Pickering emulsions in nutraceutical and functional food industries.


Assuntos
Quitosana , Emulsões/química , Quitosana/química , Polifenóis/química , Eletricidade Estática , Cloreto de Sódio , Tamanho da Partícula
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Foods ; 11(14)2022 Jul 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35885372

RESUMO

This study provides a new idea for improving chlorophyll stability and color quality of green leafy vegetables by Zn2+ synergistic HHP. Zn-chlorophyll was prepared with zinc acetate and chlorophyll under HHP treatment. The effects of different zinc acetate concentrations and pressures on chlorophyll color, antioxidant activity, Zn2+ replacement rate, structure, and thermal stability were analyzed. Results showed with increased zinc acetate concentration and pressure, -a* value, antioxidant activity, and Zn2+ replacement rate of samples gradually increased. However, FTIR indicated the structure did not change. HHP fluorescence online analysis showed fluorescence intensity of samples decreased with zinc acetate concentration and pressure increasing. With zinc acetate 10 mg/100 mL and HHP 500 MPa, the highest -a* value (5.19), antioxidant activity (ABTS, DPPH, and FRAP were 37.03 g ACE/100 g, 25.95 g ACE/100 g, 65.43 g TE/100 g DW, respectively), and Zn2+ replacement rate (42.34%) were obtained. Thermal stability of Zn-chlorophyll obtained by synergistic effect was improved significantly.

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Food Funct ; 13(13): 7075-7087, 2022 Jul 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35695741

RESUMO

This study aimed at clarifying the mechanism by which sweet potato leaf polyphenols (SPLPs) ameliorate ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage, using the BALB/c hairless female mouse model. The moisture and hydroxyproline (HYP) contents of the model mouse skin and the thickness of the epidermis and dermis were determined by staining and histological examination. Anti-oxidative enzyme activities, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and protein carbonyl content in skin tissue and serum were investigated. Expression of inflammatory markers and mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways were evaluated. Topical caffeic acid at 30 mg kg-1 most strongly inhibited the decrease in skin moisture, HYP content, and the thickening of the epidermis. Topical SPLP at 100 mg kg-1 most significantly inhibited the dermal thickening, increased the activities of the superoxide dismutase, catalase as well as glutathione peroxidase, and decreased the content of serum MDA and protein carbonyls markedly. Furthermore, the topical SPLP suppressed the UV-induced rise in the inflammatory markers MMP-1, TNF-α, and NF-κB, and alleviated phosphorylation levels of the stress-signaling proteins JNK and p38. Thus, topical SPLP provided the best overall protection for mouse skin from UV-induced damage.


Assuntos
Ipomoea batatas , Polifenóis , Animais , Ácidos Cafeicos , Feminino , Camundongos , Camundongos Pelados , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C , Camundongos Nus , Folhas de Planta , Polifenóis/metabolismo , Polifenóis/farmacologia , Carbonilação Proteica , Pele , Raios Ultravioleta/efeitos adversos
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 204: 725-733, 2022 Apr 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35114274

RESUMO

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP, 100, 300 and 500 MPa for 30 min at 25 °C) treated maize (MS), potato (PS), and sweet potato (SS) starches on thermo-mechanical, rheological, microstructural properties and water distribution of gluten-free model doughs were investigated. Significant differences were found among starch model doughs in terms of water absorption, dough development time, and dough stability at 500 MPa. Total gas production of MS, PS and SS doughs was significantly increased from 541 to 605 mL (300 MPa), 527 to 568 mL (500 MPa) and 551 to 620 mL (500 MPa) respectively as HHP increased. HHP increased storage (G') and loss (G″) modulus in terms of rheological properties suggesting, the higher viscoelastic behavior of starch model doughs. The dough after 500 MPa treatment showed lower degree of dependence of G' on frequency sweep suggesting, the formation of a stable network structure. In addition, continuous abundant water distribution and uniform microstructure were found in MS (300 MPa), PS (500 MPa) and SS (500 MPa) doughs for 60 min fermentation. Thus, the starches after HHP show great application potential in gluten-free doughs with improved characteristics.


Assuntos
Ipomoea batatas , Solanum tuberosum , Pressão Hidrostática , Ipomoea batatas/química , Reologia , Solanum tuberosum/química , Amido/química , Zea mays/química
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Food Chem ; 374: 131500, 2022 Apr 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34772572

RESUMO

The effects of four kinds of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and one bifidobacteria on nutritional composition, antioxidant activity, volatile compounds and stability properties of fermented sweet potato residues (SPR) were investigated. The soluble dietary fiber (12.92-16.63 g/100 g DW), total polyphenols content (90.51-97.35 mg/100 g DW), organic acids, and stability of SPR were increased after fermentation. The DPPH radical scavenging capacity (39.49-62.04 mg AAE/100 g DW) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (47.14-71.87 mg TE/100 g DW) were also increased, of which SPR fermented with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CICC 23119 exhibited the highest values. Meanwhile, the anti-nutritional compound (oxalic acid) was decreased from 0.46 to 0.08-0.30 mg/g DW. Also, the fermented SPR exhibited different flavors compared with SPR, due to the production of acids especially antiseptic hexanoic acid and sorbic acid. Therefore, these results can provide a theoretical basis for the high-value utilization of SPR.


Assuntos
Ipomoea batatas , Lactobacillales , Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Bifidobacterium/metabolismo , Fermentação , Ipomoea batatas/metabolismo , Lactobacillales/metabolismo
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Food Chem ; 368: 130686, 2022 Jan 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34399176

RESUMO

The functionalities of hydrocolloids and enzymes in texture, retrogradation enthalpy, water mobility and distribution, and anti-staling effects of potato steamed bread stored for 0, 24, and 48 h at 25 °C were investigated. Four kinds of hydrocolloids, including carrageenan, xanthan gum, arabic gum, sodium alginate, and one kind of enzyme (xylanase) showed little effects on the hardness reduction and springiness retention of potato steamed bread during storage, while the presence of α-amylase and lipase could slow down its staling rate. Potato steamed bread with combination of α-amylase (20 mg/kg) and lipase (40 mg/kg) exhibited the lowest hardness, with a significant reduction of 44.20%, besides improving the specific volume, L*, and overall acceptability in sensory evaluation. The addition of α-amylase and lipase could decrease the retrogradation enthalpy and bound water, and increase the mobility of mobile water. These findings shed efficient methods to retard staling of potato steamed bread.


Assuntos
Pão , Solanum tuberosum , Pão/análise , Coloides , Vapor , Água
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Food Chem ; 372: 131304, 2022 Mar 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34655825

RESUMO

Sweet potato leaf polyphenols (SPLPs) have shown potential health benefits in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Nowadays, consumption of SPLPs from animal feeds to foodstuff is becoming a trend worldwide. However, the application of SPLPs is limited by their low bioavailability and stability. ß-lactoglobulin (ßlg), a highly regarded whey protein, can interact with SPLPs at the molecular level to form reversible or irreversible nanocomplexes (NCs). Consequently, the functional properties and final quality of SPLPs are directly modified. In this review, the composition and structure of SPLPs and ßlg, as well as methods of molecular complexation and mechanisms of formation of SPLPsßlgNCs, are revisited. The modified functionalities of SPLPsßlgNCs, especially protein conformational structures, antioxidant activity, solubility, thermal stability, emulsifying, and gelling properties including allergenic potential, digestibility, and practical applications are discussed for SPLPs future development.


Assuntos
Ipomoea batatas , Polifenóis , Animais , Antioxidantes , Lactoglobulinas , Extratos Vegetais , Folhas de Planta
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Foods ; 12(1)2022 Dec 27.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36613345

RESUMO

The effects of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and Pediococcus pentosaceus on the nutritional-functional composition, structure, in vitro saliva-gastrointestinal digestion, and colonic fermentation behaviors of fermented sweet potato residues (FSPR) were investigated. The FSPR was obtained under the condition of a solid-to-liquid ratio of 1/10, inoculation quantity of 1.5%, mixed bacteria ratio 1:1, fermentation time of 48 h, and fermentation temperature of 37 °C. The FSPR showed higher contents of soluble dietary fiber (15.02 g/100 g), total polyphenols content (95.74 mg/100 g), lactic acid (58.01 mg/g), acetic acid (1.66 mg/g), volatile acids (34.26%), and antioxidant activities. As exhibited by FTIR and SEM, the higher peak intensity at 1741 cm-1 and looser structure were observed in FSPR. Further, the FSPR group at colonic fermentation time of 48 h showed higher content of acetic acid (1366.88 µg/mL), propionic acid (40.98 µg/mL), and butyric acid (22.71 µg/mL), which were the metabolites produced by gut microbiota using dietary fiber. Meanwhile, the abundance of Bifidobacterium and Lacticaseibacillus in the FSPR group was also improved. These results indicated that FSPR potentially developed functional foods that contributed to colonic health.

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Food Chem ; 361: 130090, 2021 Nov 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34023687

RESUMO

Effects of energy-divergent ultrasound (EDU), energy-gathered ultrasound (EGU), and energy-gathered ultrasound-microwave (EGUM) on structure, antioxidant activities, aroma, and sensory attributes of Maillard reaction products (MRPs) from sweet potato protein hydrolysates (SPPH) were investigated. EGU and EGUM markedly enhanced the Maillard reaction (MR) progress. FTIR results revealed significant peptide structure changes in MRPs as compared to their SPPHs counterparts. EGU-MRPs exhibited the highest percentages in lower MW fractions of 200-3,000 Da, and presented a significantly enhanced ORAC value of 92.10 µg TE/mL (p < 0.05). Besides, EGU-MRPs and EGUM-MRPs showed higher content and quality of aroma compounds than other MRPs, and presented increased umami, sweetness, and sourness attributes, but decreased bitterness (p < 0.05). Their stronger umami taste was highly correlated to 1-naphthalenol, dodecanoic acid, <200, 200-500, 500-1,000 and 1,000-3,000 Da. Thus, EGU and EGUM assisted enzymatic hydrolysis coupled with MR might be promising ways to produce natural flavoring with improved antioxidant activities.


Assuntos
Antioxidantes/análise , Enzimas/metabolismo , Ipomoea batatas/química , Odorantes/análise , Hidrolisados de Proteína/análise , Paladar , Ondas Ultrassônicas , Reação de Maillard , Micro-Ondas
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Food Funct ; 12(9): 4117-4131, 2021 May 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33977940

RESUMO

The hypoglycemic effects and potential mechanism of sweet potato leaf polyphenols (SPLP) on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were investigated. Results showed that oral administration of SPLP to mice could alleviate body weight loss, decrease fasting blood glucose levels (by 64.78%) and improve oral glucose tolerance compared with those of untreated diabetic mice. Furthermore, increased fasting serum insulin levels (by 100.11%), ameliorated insulin resistance and improved hepatic glycogen (by 126.78%) and muscle glycogen (increased by 135.85%) were observed in the SPLP treatment group. SPLP also could reverse dyslipidemia, as indicated by decreased total cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol and promoted high density lipoprotein-cholesterol. Histopathological analysis revealed that SPLP could relieve liver inflammation and maintain the islet structure to inhibit ß-cell apoptosis. A quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction confirmed that SPLP could up-regulate the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/glycogen synthase kinase-3ß signaling pathway to improve glucose metabolism and up-regulate the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/glucose transporter 4 signaling pathway in the skeletal muscle to enhance glucose transport. This study provides useful information to support the application of SPLP as a natural product for the treatment of T2DM.


Assuntos
Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/metabolismo , Hiperglicemia/tratamento farmacológico , Hipoglicemiantes/farmacologia , Ipomoea batatas/química , Polifenóis/farmacologia , Animais , Glicemia/análise , Peso Corporal/efeitos dos fármacos , Diabetes Mellitus Experimental/metabolismo , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/tratamento farmacológico , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/patologia , Ingestão de Alimentos/efeitos dos fármacos , Transportador de Glucose Tipo 4/metabolismo , Glicogênio/metabolismo , Glicogênio Sintase Quinase 3 beta/metabolismo , Insulina/sangue , Ilhotas Pancreáticas/patologia , Lipídeos/sangue , Fígado/patologia , Glicogênio Hepático/metabolismo , Masculino , Camundongos , Pâncreas/patologia , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinase/metabolismo , Folhas de Planta/química , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos
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Polymers (Basel) ; 13(7)2021 Mar 27.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33801582

RESUMO

With the aim to fully exploit the by-products obtained after the industrial extraction of starch from sweet potatoes, a cascading approach was developed to extract high-value molecules, such as proteins and pectins, and to valorize the solid fraction, rich in starch and fibrous components. This fraction was used to prepare new biocomposites designed for food packaging applications. The sweet potato residue was added to poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) in various amounts up to 40 wt % by melt mixing, without any previous treatment. The composites are semicrystalline materials, characterized by thermal stability up to 260 °C. For the composites containing up to 10 wt % of residue, the tensile strength remains over 30 MPa and the strain stays over 3.2%. A homogeneous dispersion of the sweet potato waste into the bio-polymeric matrix was achieved but, despite the presence of hydrogen bond interactions between the components, a poor interfacial adhesion was detected. Considering the significant percentage of sweet potato waste used, the biocomposites obtained show a low economic and environmental impact, resulting in an interesting bio-alternative to the materials commonly used in the packaging industry. Thus, according to the principles of a circular economy, the preparation of the biocomposites closes the loop of the complete valorization of sweet potato products and by-products.

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Ultrason Sonochem ; 73: 105528, 2021 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33773434

RESUMO

Effects of ultrasound (US, 300, 400, and 500 W) and slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW, 10, 30, and 50 mg/L) combination on inactivating Rhizopus stolonifer in sweet potato tuberous roots (TRs) were investigated. US at 300, 400, and 500 W simultaneous SAEW with available chlorine concentration of 50 mg/L at 40 and 55 °C for 10 min significantly inhibited colony diameters (from 90.00 to 6.00-71.62 mm) and spores germination (p < 0.05). US + SAEW treatment could destroy cell membrane integrity and lead to the leakage of nucleic acids and proteins (p < 0.05). Scanning and transmission electron microscopy results showed that US + SAEW treatment could damage ultrastructure of R. stolonifer, resulted in severe cell-wall pitting, completely disrupted into debris, apparent separation of plasma wall, massive vacuoles space, and indistinct intracellular organelles. US500 + SAEW50 treatment at 40 and 55 °C increased cell membrane permeability, and decreased mitochondrial membrane potential of R. stolonifer. In addition, US500 + SAEW50 at 40 °C and US300 + SAEW50 at 55 °C controlled R. stolonifer growth in sweet potato TRs during 20 days of storage, suggesting effective inhibition on the infection of R. stolonifer. Therefore, US + SAEW treatment could be a new efficient alternative method for storing and preserving sweet potato TRs.


Assuntos
Ácidos/química , Eletrólitos/química , Ipomoea batatas/microbiologia , Rhizopus , Ondas Ultrassônicas , Água/química , Permeabilidade da Membrana Celular , Potencial da Membrana Mitocondrial , Esporos Fúngicos/fisiologia
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Food Chem ; 347: 129084, 2021 Jun 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33486366

RESUMO

Milk proteins and polyphenols are increasingly being studied as functional ingredients due to the epidemiologically-proved health benefits. In this study, composite ß-lactoglobulin (ß-lg) or ß-lactoglobulin nanoparticles (ß-lgNPs)-3,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid (3,5diCQA) with superior physicochemical and antioxidant activity (AA) were produced using ß-lg and 3,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid. The main interactions between ß-lg or ß-lgNPs with 3,5diCQA were hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic effects. The 3,5diCQA caused a decrease in α-helix and ß-sheet structure with a corresponding increase in unordered structure. Compared to ß-lg alone, composite ß-lg or ß-lgNPs-3,5diCQA slightly decreased the particle size but increased their negative surface potentials especially for ß-lg or ß-lgNPs at a molar ratio of 5:1. The addition of 3,5diCQA appreciably improved the AA in a dose-dependent manner. These results shed light on the structural, physicochemical, and AA of composite ß-lg or ß-lgNPs-3,5diCQA non-covalent complexes, important for application as functional ingredients in food solutions as well as in the pharmaceutical industry.


Assuntos
Antioxidantes/química , Ácido Clorogênico/análogos & derivados , Lactoglobulinas/química , Nanopartículas/química , Animais , Ácido Clorogênico/química , Ácido Clorogênico/metabolismo , Ligação de Hidrogênio , Interações Hidrofóbicas e Hidrofílicas , Lactoglobulinas/metabolismo , Tamanho da Partícula , Conformação Proteica em alfa-Hélice , Conformação Proteica em Folha beta
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Food Chem ; 348: 128927, 2021 Jun 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33493845

RESUMO

Due to its nutritional value and no gluten, potato flour has recently been used as a new type of material to make steamed bread. However, compared to traditional wheat steamed bread, its shelf life is considerably shorter, the dominant microorganisms and storage properties also differ. High-throughput sequencing combined with molecular biology assay revealed that Bacillus methylotrophic and Bacillus subtilis were the dominant bacteria in the crumb of potato and wheat steamed bread, respectively. Moreover, Meyerozyma, Penicillium chrysogenum, Penicillium citrinum, and Aspergillus parasiticus were the main fungi in the crusts. Ethanol was the most volatile compound in fresh potato and wheat steamed bread. Following storage for 48 h, 2,3-butanediol and 3-hydroxy-2-butanone were established as the most volatile compounds. Although decreased sourness was observed, the specific volume, brightness, and nutritional composition remained nearly unchanged. These findings provide a valuable theoretical basis for the development of potato and wheat steamed bread preservation technologies.


Assuntos
Pão/microbiologia , Fenômenos Químicos , Valor Nutritivo , Solanum tuberosum/química , Paladar , Triticum/química , Triticum/microbiologia , Aspergillus/fisiologia , Pão/análise , Farinha/análise , Glutens/análise , Penicillium/fisiologia
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