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&&&RIS (for EndNote, Reference Manager, ProCite)&BibTeX&Text&RefWorks Direct Export&Citations Only&Citations and AbstractsOpen Archive articles&Entitled to full textReview ArticlePages Elena M. Balboa, Enma Conde, Andres Moure, Elena Falqué, Herminia Domínguez
? The major bioactive components in brown algae are concisely summarized. ? The chemical in vitro tests for antioxidant activity applied to brown algae are compiled and comparatively presented. ? The components exclusively present in brown algae are emphasized. ? The potential to protect from oxidation in model and real oily systems is explained.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 745-749Reza Hajian, Esmat Mousavi, Nafiseh Shams
? The spectra of sulphadiazine and trimethoprim overlapped in the range of 220–320 nm. ? Cloud point extraction used for extraction of sulphadiazine and trimethoprim in bovine milk. ? We used NASSAM as a chemometrics method to solve matrix effect and interferent errors. ? The limits of detection (LOD) for sulphadiazine and trimethoprim calculated as 0.86 and 0.92 μmol L-1 respectively.&Not entitled to full textPage 750Gordon Birch
&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 751-756Bor-Sen Wang, Guan-Jhong Huang, Ya-Hui Lu, Lee-Wen Chang
? The aqueous extract of Welsh onion green leaves decreased paw edema in mice. ? The aqueous extract of Welsh onion green leaves also inhibited lipid oxidation. ? The aqueous extract of Welsh onion green leaves displayed analgesic effects.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 757-761Shigeru Katayama, Takuya Kukita, Eri Ishikawa, Syohei Nakashima, Susumu Masuda, Tomomasa Kanda, Hiroshi Akiyama, Reiko Teshima, Soichiro Nakamura
? We develop in vitro-generated human dendritic cells. ? We examine the effects of apple procyanidins on human dendritic cells. ? Apple procyanidins show the suppressive effect on antigen presentation of ovalbumin. ? The mechanism relies on the activation of ubiquitin–proteasome pathway.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 762-769K.Y. Ee, P. Yates
? The seeds of four Acacia saligna subspecies were soaked, soaked/boiled and roasted. ? Protein, carbohydrate, fat and crude fibre contents were determined. ? Linoleic acid (64.3%) was recognised as the major fatty acid in the seeds. ? Protease inhibitor, phenolics, phytate, oxalate and saponin contents were measured. ? Roasting for &2 min sufficiently reduce antinutritional factors to negligible values.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 776-780Nataly Maria Viva de Toledo, Larissa Catelli Rocha, Ariane Gomes da Silva, Solange Guidolin Canniatti Brazaca
? Polyphenols interfere with the protein digestibility of beans. ? The dark beans interfere more than white beans. ? Eletrophoretic pattern changes with complexation phaseolin–polyphenol.Open Access&Open Access Article&Original Research ArticlePages 781-785Tetsuo Iida, Takako Yamada, Noriko Hayashi, Kazuhiro Okuma, Ken Izumori, Reika Ishii, Tatsuhiro Matsuo
? We produced a rare sugar syrup (RSS) containing rare sugars such as d-psicose. ? We examined the anti-obesity effects of RSS as compared with starch and HFCS diets. ? Long-term intake of RSS suppressed abdominal fat accumulation. ? Intake of RSS improved carbohydrate metabolism.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 786-790Giselda M. Lira, Jadna C.M. Pascoal, Elizabeth A.F.S. Torres, Rosana A.M. Soares, Simone Mendon?a, Geni R. Sampaio, Meiryellen S. Correia, Caterine C.V.Q. Cabral, Cyro R. Cabral Júnior, Ana M.Q. López
? Provided additional information of the health benefits from molluscs. ? Oysters presented low cholesterol levels in both seasons. ? Seasonal variations influenced the chemical value of the mangrove oysters.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 802-807Ming-Fen Lee, Min-Lung Liu, An-Chin Cheng, Mei-Ling Tsai, Chi-Tang Ho, Wen-Shiung Liou, Min-Hsiung Pan
? Pterostilbene supplementation alleviated dimethylnitrosamine-induced liver fibrosis. ? Pterostilbene relieved the activation of hepatic stellate cells. ? Pterostilbene reduced the expression of alpha-SMA and collagen I. ? Pterostilbene inhibits TGF-β1/Smad signaling in experimental fibrosis.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 808-813Luana Quassinti, Massimo Bramucci, Giulio Lupidi, Luciano Barboni, Massimo Ricciutelli, Gianni Sagratini, Fabrizio Papa, Giovanni Caprioli, Dezemona Petrelli, Luca A. Vitali, Sauro Vittori, Filippo Maggi
? Furanosesquiterpenes are marker volatile compounds of Alexanders essential oils. ? Essential oils and major furanosesquiterpenes inhibited tumor cells growth. ? Alexanders essential oils possessed also radical scavenging activity.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 821-826Tingting Li, Jianrong Li, Wenzhong Hu, Xuepeng Li
? Grape seed extract and tea polyphenols were incorporated with chitosan coating. ? Effects of the combined treatments on quality of Sciaenops ocellatus were investigated. ? Microbiological, physicochemical, and sensory attributes were assessed. ? The incorporated treatments could effectively extend the shelf life of the fish fillets by 6–8 days.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 835-840Dipak Gayen, Sailendra Nath Sarkar, Swapan K. Datta, Karabi Datta
? The nutritional composition of grains of high iron transgenic rice is comparable to that of non-transgenic counterpart. ? The nutritional components of transgenic ferritin seeds are well within the accepted range of reported values. ? Based on the substantial equivalence concept of OECD the analysed transgenic seeds are safe for human consumption.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 841-850Youn-Ju Lee, Won-Byong Yoon
? TBARS of powder studied upon the particle size and heating time during TBA test. ? Fractional conversion model described changes in TBARS during heating. ? The particle size affected to the TBARS in the TBA–MDA reaction during TBA test. ? A diffusion model including the surface area of particle described the TBARS. ? The average transfer coefficient calculated will be useful to estimate the TBARS.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 851-856Olga Escuredo, Montserrat Míguez, Maria Fernández-González, M. Carmen Seijo
? There are few studies refer to the nutritional value of honey. ? Interesting relationships between the chemical and polyphenolic compounds were found. ? There are differences among the honeys types in the nutritional composition.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 857-865Michaela Fiol, Annika Weckmüller, Susanne Neugart, Monika Schreiner, Sascha Rohn, Angelika Krumbein, Lothar W. Kroh
? Three kale cultivars were subjected to thermal treatment and investigated. ? During boiling, total phenolic content and total antioxidant activity remain unchanged. ? HPLC-online-TEAC revealed distinct changes in composition and activity of the flavonols. ? Degradation products compensate the loss of the antioxidant activity of the original compounds.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 866-869Tomoko Kemmei, Shuji Kodama, Atsushi Yamamoto, Yoshinori Inoue, Kazuichi Hayakawa
? A simple and reliable HPLC–UV method for the determination of EDTA in foods was developed. ? Ultrasonication was used for the extraction of EDTA from food samples. ? After converting to Fe(III) complex, EDTA was separated on a reversed-phase C30 column. ? The LOQ of this method was 0.01 mmol/kg. ? Good recoveries were obtained for a carbonated drink, a jelly, canned beans and a food supplement.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 876-883Noriko Yamabe, Young-Joo Kim, Seungyong Lee, Eun-Ju Cho, Soon-Hye Park, Jungyeob Ham, Hyun Young Kim, Ki Sung Kang
? Glucosyl moiety in ginsenoside Re makes Maillard reaction products with lysine. ? Antioxidant effect of ginsenoside Re–lysine mixture increase by heat-processing. ? Anticancer effect of ginsenoside Re–lysine mixture increase by heat-processing.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 884-889Yan Jing, Yu-Jie Chi
? Twin-screw extrusion technology was applied for SDF extraction from soybean residue. ? The aim of this paper is to optimise the technology parameters of extrusion. ? The SDF increased to 12.65% (+2% with respect to conventional techniques). ? This technology can improve the efficiency of extrusion and reduce energy consumption.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 898-904Bice Conti, Barbara Colzani, Adele Papetti, Dora Mascherpa, Rossella Dorati, Ida Genta, Carla Pruzzo, Caterina Signoretto, Edjia Zaura, Peter Lingstr?m, Itzak Ofek, Mike Wilson, David A. Spratt, Gabriella Gazzani
? Quinic acid is an anticaries and antigingivitis active agent. ? Bioadhesive microcarriers show good adhesion to teeth and mucosa. ? Improved active agent activity by time and site-controlled release. ? Evaluation of alginate and chitosan as suitable polymer microparticles. ? Evaluation of microparticle preparation methods.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 905-914Cécile Rannou, Florence Texier, Michelle Moreau, Philippe Courcoux, Anne Meynier, Carole Prost
? PUFA enrichment and spray-drying temperature do not affect the odour of egg powders. ? Whole egg powders possess a stronger odour than egg yolk powders. ? Storage time and temperature increase the odour intensity of egg powders. ? There is a good correlation between sensory and instrumental analyses. ? Nine compounds are the most potent odorants for whole-egg and egg-yolk powders.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 923-930Chuan-Hsiao Han, Ju-Chi Liu, Sheng-Uei Fang, Wen-Chi Hou
? Synthesized thiol peptides derived from yam dioscorin by computer-aided pepsin hydrolysis. ? Five peptides are used to assay antioxidant activity in vitro compared to GSH and/or carnosine. ? Synthesized peptides show protection against methylglyoxal-induced HUVEC cell deaths.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 931-937Amira Moheb, Melanie Grondin, Ragai K. Ibrahim, René Roy, Fathey Sarhan
? Identification of a reliable source for the production of the chemopreventive agent, tricin. ? The source consists mainly of the waste by-products of winter wheat. ? An efficient method for the isolation and purification of tricin was designed. ? The purified tricin shows a selective inhibitor action on two different cancer cell lines.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 938-949M.C. Díaz-García, J.M. Obón, M.R. Castellar, J. Collado, M. Alacid
? A UHPLC-PDA-Fluo method able to analyse polyphenols of fruit juices in 28-min. ? 70 of main polyphenols of fruits can be determined in a unique and simple analysis. ? Polyphenols of fruit juices are quantified as total individual polyphenols (TIP). ? Method is useful for authentication analyses and for labelling total polyphenols. ? Good correlation of UHPLC-PDA-Fluo and Folin-Ciacalteu methods for quantification.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 950-955Min-Cheol Kang, Seon Heui Cha, W.A.J.P. Wijesinghe, Sung-Myung Kang, Seung-Hong Lee, Eun-A. Kim, Choon Bok Song, You-Jin Jeon
? Protective effect of phlorotannins from Ecklonia cava was investigated in in vivo. ? The protective effects were determined via oxidative stress in zebra fish embryo. ? Phlorotannins possess a protective effect against AAPH-induced oxidative stress.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 956-965Ana M. Martínez-Gil, Magaly Angenieux, Ana I. Pardo-García, Gonzalo L. Alonso, Hernán Ojeda, M. Rosario Salinas
? Application of oak extract to Syrah and Chardonnay grapevines at three different timings of the veraison. ? Grape assimilation of the compounds from oak extract and their storage as glycosidic aroma precursors. ? Differences on aroma composition of treated grapes in compounds not present within the oak extract. ? Oak extract treatments could be of great interest, since treated grapes may produce wines with a different aromatic quality.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 966-975Bum-Su Kim, Hyun-Seok Kim, Jung-Sun Hong, Kerry C. Huber, Jae-Hoon Shim, Sang-Ho Yoo
? Amylosucrase (AS) reaction improved resistant starch (RS) content of cereal starch. ? Maximum RS contents were obtained for AS-treated starches of waxy genotype. ? AS reaction occurred mainly on non-reducing ends of amylopectin branch-chains. ? Amylose was not a preferable substrate for AS reaction.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 976-981Hongping Chen, Xin Liu, Dan Yang, Peng Yin
? Gibberellic acid (GA3) dissipated rapidly in tea shoots under field trial. ? Tea processing did not significantly reduce the content of GA3 residue. ? The study of transfer percent of GA3 from made tea into infusion.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 982-990Henna-Maria Lehtonen, Anni Lindstedt, Riikka J?rvinen, Jari Sinkkonen, Gon?alo Gra?a, Matti Viitanen, Heikki Kallio, Ana M. Gil
? The effect of lingonberries eaten with fatty meal on metabolic response was studied. ? Metabolite changes were determined by postprandial urine fingerprints. ? NMR spectroscopy enabled the analysis with minimal sample preparation. ? Multivariate analysis revealed the changes in urine caused by lingonberries. ? Concentrations of hippuric acid, creatinine and dimethylamine changed significantly.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 991-997Maryam Abbasi-Tarighat, Elahe Shahbazi, Khodabakhsh Niknam
? Accurate methods for determinations of cations to maintain human health is necessary. ? Derivative bis pyrazole ligand used for the simultaneous determination of cations. ? The results show, the synthetic ligand is highly selective. ? Determination of cations was performed in rice and some vegetable samples by ANNs.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages 998-1007Jianwei Qin, Kuanglin Chao, Moon S. Kim
? Hyperspectral Raman images were acquired from milk-adulterant mixtures. ? Raman spectra of four adulterants were extracted by self-modeling mixture analysis. ? Resolved spectra were identified using spectral information divergence values. ? Contribution images reflected actual concentrations of the chemical adulterants. ? Raman chemical images can be used to visualize multiple adulterants in dry milk.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Yeong-Yu Yan, Yue-Wen Wang, Su-Lin Chen, Shu-Ru Zhuang, Chin-Kun Wang
? This study investigated inflammatory suppression by phenolics of tender jute leaves. ? The phenolics of jute leaf showed a great antioxidation and inflammatory inhibition. ? The phenolic content in Taiwan jute leaf is larger than in most vegetables and fruits. ? Main contributor of antioxidation and inflammatory inhibition will be clarified.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Ka-Wai Tam, Chi-Tang Ho, Wen-Jui Lee, Shih-Hsin Tu, Ching-Shui Huang, Ching-Shyang Chen, Chia-Hwa Lee, Chih-Hsiung Wu, Yuan-Soon Ho
? Higher TAP expression was found in normal than in tumour breast cancer tissues. ? Her2/neu, staging and metastasis correlates to TAP expression in breast cancer. ? α-TOS enhanced the sensitivity of breast cancer cells to chemotherapy treatment. ? Normal breast epithelial cells were not affected by α-TOS and combine chemotherapy.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Ye Tian, Yue Jiang, Shiyi Ou
? Addition of ferulic, coumaric, and salicylic acid increased the activity of cellulase. ? These phenolic acids made cellulase a 4–5 nm redshift on UV spectrum. ? They decreased α-helix content but increased β-sheet and random coil content.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Mohammad Taghi Mansouri, Yaghoub Farbood, Maryam Jafar Sameri, Alireza Sarkaki, Bahareh Naghizadeh, Maryam Rafeirad
? In this study we investigated the neuroprotective effect of gallic acid. ? Gallic acid significantly improved the passive avoidance memory deficits in 6-OHDA treated rats. ? Gallic acid strongly protects the rat brain against 6-OHDA-MFB lesion via antioxidant mechanism.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Tianpeng Chen, Jianxiong Hao, Jinfeng He, Jianchun Zhang, Yingcong Li, Rui Liu, Lite Li
? Confirming the antiproliferative activity of cannabisin B against HepG2 cells. ? Confirming the autophagy cell death rather than apoptosis induced by cannabisin B. ? Demonstrating the pathway of autophagy induced by cannabisin B.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Chiara Carazzone, Dora Mascherpa, Gabriella Gazzani, Adele Papetti
? Use of only one analytical method for different salads. ? Identification of several polyphenolic compounds by one HPLC-PDA–ESI/MSn method. ? Identification of different isomers of hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives. ? Identification of different mono- and diglycosides of flavonoids.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Cristina Lasanta, Ildefonso Caro, Luis Pérez
? Ion exchange technology improves tartaric and oxidative stability of red wine. ? Ion exchange technology slightly decreases phenolic and aroma content of red wine. ? Treated wines had lower hue and higher colour intensity. ? Treated wines gave better punctuations in the sensory evaluation.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Hyung-Joo Suh, Hyun-Seuk Yang, Kyung-Soo Ra, Dong-Ouk Noh, Ki-Han Kwon, Jong-Hyun Hwang, Kwang-Won Yu
? An intestinal immune system modulating polysaccharide (CUI-3IIb-3-2, 18 kDa) was purified from Citrus unshiu peel. ? After enzymatic digestion of CUI-3IIb-3-2 and fractionation, CUI-3IIb-3-2 is assumed as pectic-type polysaccharide. ? Since enzymatic digest was lower the activity than CUI-3IIb-3-2, the whole structure was essential for the activity. ? When CUI-3IIb was orally administered in mice, the activity was significantly higher than a saline control.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Qinchun Rao, Jeancarlo R. Rocca-Smith, Theodore P. Labuza
? An apparent zero-order model fit for the change in storage quality parameters. ? The regeneration of the free amino groups after loss was observed. ? HEW could effectively reduce the dough hardening due to the decrease in the Tg. ? HEW could decrease the storage stability mainly due to the Maillard reaction. ? HEW has some antimicrobial ability.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Aicha O. Cherif, Nathalie Leveque, Mhamed Ben Messaouda, Habib Kallel, Fathi Moussa
? The presence of unclassical TAGs such as C23:0 LL, C23:0 OO and C21:0 LL. ? The accumulation of TAG content during maturation is not well-known. ? Forty nine TAG are founded in wild AraA, while, 21 and 25 in cultivars AraC and AraT. ? The TAG content and composition of wild peanut is not well-known. ? Wild AraA is richer in TAG content than cultivars AraC and AraT ones.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Muralidharan Nagarajan, Soottawat Benjakul, Thummanoon Prodpran, Ponusa Songtipya, Pornpot Nuthong
? Bleaching of squid skin using H2O2 affected properties of the corresponding films. ? H2O2 at a proper concentration used for bleaching improved the colour of gelatin films. ? H2O2 concentration determined mechanical and physical properties of gelatin films.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Shafeeque Ahmad, Zafarul H. Beg
? Thymoquinone (TQ) and limonene (LMN) have hypolipidemic and antioxidant properties. ? Feeding of atherogenic suspension induces lipidemic oxidative stress in rats. ? TQ and LMN ameliorated all the adverse alteration in lipid profile and HMG-CoA reductase. ? These compounds especially TQ may be used in free radical related disorder like CHD.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Irina Geana, Andreea Iordache, Roxana Ionete, Adrian Marinescu, Aurora Ranca, Monica Culea
? Elemental analysis represents tools to differentiate wines based on their origins. ? We investigate the metal profile of authentic wine from several Romanian vineyards. ? Mn, Cr, Sr, Ag and Co represents indicators for discrimination strategy. ? The results are the starting point to build a database for the Romanian wines. ? The methodology will help to prevent fraudulent practices in wine industry.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Sandra P. O’ Dwyer, David O’ Beirne, Deirdre Ní Eidhin, Brendan T. O’ Kennedy
? Oxidation products in oil were not detected when oil was emulsified with casein. ? Temperature may increase hydrophobic interactions of protein and oxidation products. ? Migration of lipophilic oxidation products to the emulsion interfacial layer is important. ? Higher emulsifier level (O/W emulsions) increased apparent oxidative stability.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Anil Gunaratne, Kao Wu, Dongqin Li, Amitha Bentota, Harold Corke, Yi-Zhong Cai
? We tested antioxidants and nutrients of eight traditional red-grained rice varieties. ? Red rice varieties showed superior antioxidant capacity and nutritional quality. ? Proanthocyanidins were identified as dominant antioxidants in red rice varieties. ? High levels of protein, amino acids and vitamin E were detected in red varieties. ? Proanthocyanidin-containing varieties are used as potential source of antioxidants.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages G. Pereira-Caro, R. Mateos, M.H. Traka, J.R. Bacon, R. Bongaerts, B. Sarriá, L. Bravo, P.A. Kroon
? Hydroxytyrosol and hydroxytyrosyl ethyl ether alter genes related with colon cancer prevention in a dose dependent manner. ? Both polyphenols arrest cell cycle, induce apoptosis and enhance carcinogen detoxification. ? Hydroxytyrosyl ethyl ether shows more anticarcinogenic colorectal activity than its precursor, hydroxytyrosol.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Yutuo Wei, Jiayuan Liang, Ying Huang, Panxian Lei, Liqin Du, Ribo Huang
? A new property of TreS from Thermus thermophilus HB-8 was found and described. ? Enzyme protein can act on sucrose and catalyze trehalulose formation. ? A simple, fast, and efficient process on producing and purifying trehalulose. ? Other sugars were removed, while trehalulose was preserved by S. cerevisiae cells.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Jaromír Lachman, Karel Hamouz, Janette Musilová, Kate?ina Hejtmánková, Zora Kotíková, Kate?ina Pazder?, Jaroslava Domká?ová, Vladimír Pivec, Ji?í Cimr
? Potato cooking treatments reduced contents of ascorbic and chlorogenic acids. ? Potato peeling/boiling reduced total glycoalkaloids, α-chaconine and α-solanine. ? In red- and purple-fleshed potatoes cooking treatments increased total anthocyanins. ? Peeling/boiling compared with baking and microwaving has proved to be favourable.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Yin Yin Thoo, Faridah Abas, Oi-Ming Lai, Chun Wai Ho, Jie Yin, Rikke V. Hedegaard, Leif H. Skibsted, Chin Ping Tan
? Antioxidant synergisms were studied by using isobolographic analysis. ? Combined extract and α-tocopherol at 2/3 ratio showed synergistic effect. ? ABTS radical-scavenging capacity was correlated to β-carotene bleaching system. ? Partition effects were evaluated by liposome peroxidation system.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Zhuliang Tan, Fereidoon Shahidi
? Antioxidant activity (AA) of phytosteryl phenolates (PP) was evaluated. ? The AA of PP depended on the model system employed. ? PP showed similar or lower AA compared with phenolic acid counterparts in bulk oil. ? PP showed enhanced AA except phytosteryl ferulates in an emulsion model system. ? LDL-cholesterol oxidation was moderately inhibited by PP.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Jianzhi Zhang, Narasimha Kumar Kopparapu, Qiaojuan Yan, Shaoqing Yang, Zhengqiang Jiang
? The Diospyros kaki chitinase (DKC) is a monomer with a molecular mass of 29 kDa. ? It has optimal activity at pH 4.5 and 60 °C with broad pH and thermostability. ? Internal peptide sequences of DKC showed similarity with other plant chitinases. ? DKC can hydrolyse colloidal chitin into chito-oligosacchaarides. ? DKC exhibited antifungal activity towards pathogenic fungus Trichoderma viride.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Anna Stojakowska, Klaudia Michalska, Janusz Malarz, Alex Beharav, Wanda Kisiel
? This is the first report on chemical constituents of Lactuca tuberosa. ? From root tubers nine phenolic compounds were isolated. ? Two new furofuran lignan glucosides were characterised. ? Quantification of caffeic acid and its derivatives was performed. ? Total phenolic content and radical scavenging activity were evaluated.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Xingbin Yang, Su Yang, Yurong Guo, Yadong Jiao, Yan Zhao
? Both APP and AFP were acidic polysaccharides from Pink Lady apple peel and flesh. ? Both APP and AFP exerted significant hepatoprotection from CCl4-induced damage in mice. ? The hepatoprotection of APP and AFP was mediated by antioxidant mechanism in mice. ? Histopathological tests show the protection from CCl4 caused histological alteration.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages R.G.M. van der Sman, M.B.J. Meinders
? Self diffusivity of water in biopolymer matrices can be predicted using free volume theory. ? Self diffusivity of biopolymers in solution is predicted using generalised Stokes–Einstein relation. ? The Fickian mutual diffusivity can be linked to the self diffusivities via the Darken relation. ? Moisture diffusion in dense biopolymer and sugar matrices is showing universal behaviour.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages A. Oberholster, L.M. Carstens, W.J. du Toit
? Fining, cross-flow microfiltration (CF) remove the same highly polymerized phenols. ? Cross-flow microfiltration removed the most colour, visible after even 3.5 months. ? Cross-flow microfiltration could replace fining for removal of astringent tannins. ? Only CF wines could be distinguished from control by discrimination testing.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Elizabeth Escudero, Leticia Mora, Paul D. Fraser, María-Concepción Aristoy, Fidel Toldrá
? Novel antioxidant peptides extracted, purified and identified in Spanish dry-cured ham. ? Ham peptides assayed for DPPH radical-scavenging assay and reducing power. ? Spanish dry-cured ham as a source of antioxidant peptides naturally generated during the dry-curing process.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Jean-Pierre Aka, Francis Courtois, Lo?c Louarme, Jacques Nicolas, Catherine Billaud
? Study of chlorogenic acid (CG), epicatechin (EPI), apple polyphenoloxidase (PPO) and/or ascorbic acid (AA) model solutions. ? Rates of CG, EPI, PPO and/or AA degradation at pH 3.8 were determined at 20 and 50 °C. ? Kinetic rates of component interactions as a function of temperature were established. ? A stoechiokinetic model of coupled reactions between CG, EPI, PPO and AA was proposed.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages María José García-Nebot, Reyes Barberá, Amparo Alegría
? CPPs have a high capacity to bind divalent cations such as iron and zinc. ? This property implies that CPPs could be used as functional food ingredients. ? The specific CPPs increased ferritin synthesis, β-CN(1–25)4P being the most effective. ? All samples except αs2-CN(1–19)4P increased zinc uptake. ? However, no sample exerted a greater influence upon zinc uptake than zinc sulphate.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Noel A. McCarthy, Alan L. Kelly, James A. O’Mahony, Mark A. Fenelon
? Bovine β-casein was dephosphorylated using potato acid phosphatase. ? Dephosphorylation of β-casein reduced its emulsification properties. ? β-Casein was less sensitive to CaCl2 induced aggregation after dephosphorylation. ? Acidification of dephosphorylated β-casein did not result in gel formation.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Shuping Wu, Yumin Du, Yunzi Hu, Xiaowen Shi, Lina Zhang
? We prepared xylan–chitooligomer–zinc complex by Maillard reaction. ? The complex showed excellent antioxidant activity. ? The complex had good antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Tao Wu, Jason L. McCallum, Sunan Wang, Ronghua Liu, Honghui Zhu, Rong Tsao
? The first comprehensive study on the phytochemical composition of Rhus hirta fruit. ? R. hirta fruit had higher antioxidant activities than common fruits and vegetables. ? Polyphenols were found to be the main contributor to the antioxidant activity. ? A novel group of anthocyanins were recognised and tentatively identified.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Maria D. Guillén, Patricia S. Uriarte
? Extra virgin olive, sunflower and virgin linseed oils were submitted to frying temperature. ? The degradation of their acyl groups was monitored over time by 1H NMR. ? The percentage in weight of polar compounds (PC%) was also monitored over time. ? PC% and molar percentage of acyl groups are closely related. ? The equation that represents these relationships has predictive value.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Siva Raseetha, Sze Ying Leong, David John Burritt, Indrawati Oey
? Broccoli is a good source of ascorbic acid and glutathione. ? Significant loss of ascorbic acid and glutathione was noticed during storage. ? Storage duration affected degradation more greatly than mechanical processing. ? Level of oxidative stress was positively associated with the degradation.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Patricia Zaragozá, Ana Fuentes, Isabel Fernández-Segovia, José-Luis Vivancos, Arantxa Rizo, José V. Ros-Lis, José M. Barat, Ramón Martínez-Má?ez
? A new nose for the shelf-life assessment of fresh sea bream has been developed. ? Colour changes of the sensor array were characteristic of sea bream spoilage. ? The data of days 4, 7, 9 and 11 were clustered well in four separate sets. ? Chromogenic data correlate with counts of mesophilic and Enterobacteriaceae.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Ilona Di Maio, Sonia Esposto, Agnese Taticchi, Roberto Selvaggini, Gianluca Veneziani, Stefania Urbani, Maurizio Servili
? VOO phenols such as 3,4-DHPEA-EDA was oxidised by enzymatic and Fenton reactions. ? The 3,4-DHPEA-EDA oxidation products were characterised by mass spectrometry. ? The oxidation products were found in VOO during the autoxidation process. ? 3,4-DHPEA-EDA oxidation involved also the terpenic structure of the molecule. ? Terpenic structure oxidation products were proposed as markers of VOO oxidation.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Atso Raasmaja, Anne Lecklin, Xiang Ming Li, Jianqiang Zou, Guo-Guang Zhu, Into Laakso, Raimo Hiltunen
? A Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck var. tomentosa hort. whole fruit extract was prepared. ? The citrus extract changed the levels of metabolic hormones in obese Zucker rats. ? Cholesterol and glucose levels were also slightly but not systematically decreased. ? The prepared C. grandis extract may affect the regulation of energy metabolism. ? The exact target mechanisms of the described citrus-effects need to be clarified.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Hardeep Singh Gujral, Paras Sharma, Balmeet Singh Gill, Sumandeep Kaur
? Defatting and heat treatments altered the antioxidant properties of oats. ? Oats can be incorporated to wheat flour up to 50% levels to prepare chapattis. ? Baking increased reducing power, metal chelating activity and browning index. ? A decrease in the total phenolic, flavonoid and antioxidant activity was observed.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Saeed Yousefzadeh, Seyed Ali Mohammad Modarres-Sanavy, Fatemeh Sefidkon, Ahmad Asgarzadeh, Amir Ghalavand, Kamal Sadat-Asilan
? This is the first study the response of dragonhead genotypes to Azocompost. ? The costs and chemical N fertilizer applications were decreased using Azocompost. ? Integrated Azocompost and urea improved the content and composition of essential oils. ? Yields of dry herbage and essential oils were different between the genotypes.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Micha? ?wieca, Barbara Baraniak, Urszula Gawlik-Dziki
? Lentil sprouts contain high amounts of starch, including resistant starch. ? Germination increase starch bioavailability and reduce α-amylase inhibitors activity. ? α-Amylase inhibitors activity and resistant starch content influence on starch bioavailability. ? Elicitation allows diversifying starch content and expected glycemic index values.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Thi Ngoc Ha Lai, Marie-France Herent, Jo?lle Quetin-Leclercq, Thi Bich Thuy Nguyen, Hervé Rogez, Yvan Larondelle, Christelle M. André
? The phenolic profile of the sim fruit was analysed for the first time by HPLC/HR-MS. ? High levels of piceatannol and ellagitannins were detected. ? During maturation, piceatannol and ellagitannin contents decreased. ? Shade-grown fruits showed higher piceatannol content than sun-exposed ones. ? These data may promote the consumption and use of sim fruit.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Phanngam Kaewruang, Soottawat Benjakul, Thummanoon Prodpran
? Gelatin extracted at high temperature had higher yield with less degradation. ? Degradation of gelatin extracted from skin at 45–55 °C was inhibited by SBTI. ? Gelatin with high gel strength could be obtained by extraction at 65 and 75 °C.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Zhuliang Tan, Fereidoon Shahidi
? Phytosteryl sinapates (PS) and vanillates (PV) were chemoenzymatically synthesised. ? Structures of PS and PV were elucidated by FTIR and HPLC–MS/MS. ? High antioxidant activity of phytosteryl sinapates was observed. ? Esterification rendered PS and PV a higher antioxidant activity.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Olfa Belguith-Hadriche, Mohamed Bouaziz, Kamel Jamoussi, Monique S.J. Simmonds, Abdelfattah El Feki, Fatma Makni-Ayedi
? We examine the effects of five extracts of fenugreek on hypercholesterolemic diet rats. ? The total phenolics and total flavono?ds contents were highest in the methanol and the ethyl acetate extract. ? The ethyl acetate extract of fenugreek showed a hypocholesterolemic effect and antioxidant activity. ? A qualitative difference in the composition of phenolic compound in the different extracts.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages May-June Tsou, Fuh-Juin Kao, Hsi-Chi Lu, Hao-Chun Kao, Wen-Dee Chiang
? Three novel peptides ILL, LLL and VHVV with lipolysis-stimulating activity were successfully purified and identified. ? All these peptides showed a notable lipolysis-stimulating activity in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. ? Simulated gastrointestinal digestion did not affect the lipolysis-stimulating activity of these peptides.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Guihua Fang, Jing Yeen Goh, Manjun Tay, Hiu Fung Lau, Sam Fong Yau Li
? NMR and GC/MS fingerprints for differentiation of oils and fats. ? Successful prediction of unknown oil samples with discriminant analysis. ? Results showed the possibility of building oils and fats database. ? Accurate quantification of animal fats in canola oil with PLS for application in Islamic countries.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Hongtao Bi, Tingting Gao, Zonghong Li, Li Ji, Wei Yang, B. Jeff Iteku, Enxu Liu, Yifa Zhou
? Polysaccharide from non-lichenized ascomycete contained β-Galf and α-(1 → 6)-mannan core. ? The above polysaccharide (BIWS-4b) was tested to have antioxidant activity. ? OH-scavenging and Fe2+-chelating abilities of BIWS-4b are better than similar polysaccharides.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Hui Hong, Yongkang Luo, Zhongyun Zhou, Yulong Bao, Han Lu, Huixing Shen
? Effect of various freezing treatments on quality of bighead carp head was evaluated. ? A new freezing method for preservation of freshwater fish was established. ? Freezing at -40 °C 12 h and then -18 °C kept a good quality of fish head. ? Freezing at -40 °C 12 h and then -18 °C is a good freezing method on an energy-saving basis.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Aya Fujimoto, Miyuki Inai, Toshiya Masuda
? The potent synergistic effect of a thiol on antioxidant activity of caffeates was found. ? Maximum effect was observed with two equivalents of the thiol to one of methyl caffeate. ? For methyl dihydrocaffeate maximum effect was observed with three equivalents of the thiol. ? Several thiol adducts were formed in situ in the antioxidant reactions. ? The synergism was accounted for by the potent antioxidant activity of thiol adducts.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Qian Wu, Hengye Chen, Zhejuan Lv, Shuyi Li, Bei Hu, Yafei Guan, Bijun Xie, Zhida Sun
? LSOPC inhibition rate is significantly higher than that of AG and can protect the structure of BSA effectively in the glycation process. ? The decreased amounts of MGO in LSOPC and catechin are higher than AG. ? The catechin-methylglyoxal adducts and LSOPC-methylglyoxal adducts were identified by LC-MS2.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Z. Genisheva, S.I. Mussatto, J.M. Oliveira, J.A. Teixeira
? Immobilised Oenococcus oeni cells conducted consecutive MLF as long as 192 d. ? The immobilized supports can be stored for at least 30–37 d. ? Immobilised bacteria cells were highly resistant against growth inhibitors like SO2.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Griet Knockaert, Sudheer K. Pulissery, Lien Lemmens, Sandy Van Buggenhout, Marc Hendrickx, Ann Van Loey
? Research on effect of processing on β-carotene isomerisation in presence of oil. ? Thermal processing always results in β-carotene isomerisation. ? High pressure (HP) limits β-carotene isomerisation in an oil/carrot emulsion. ? HP at 100 °C does not influence β-carotene isomerisation in enriched oil phase. ? β-Carotene isomerisation in enriched oil phase is temperature insensitive at 700 MPa.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Alessio Papi, Fulvia Farabegoli, Renato Iori, Marina Orlandi, Gina R. De Nicola, Manuela Bagatta, Donato Angelino, Lorenzo Gennari, Paolino Ninfali
? Synergism of vitexin-2-O-xyloside, raphasatin and (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate. ? Treatments are cytotoxic to colon cancer cells but not to normal human lymphocytes. ? Treatments trigger ROS generation before apoptosis in colon cancer cells.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Shuyi Li, Yong Sui, Juan Xiao, Qian Wu, Bei Hu, Bijun Xie, Zhida Sun
? The absorption and urinary excretion of A-type procyanidins from monomer to tetramer were investigated in rats. ? The dose–response relationship of the procyanidin intake and its metabolites excreted was discussed. ? The beneficial health effects of A-type procyanidin were in connection with its microbial metabolites.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Souhila Boudjou, B. Dave Oomah, Farid Zaidi, Farah Hosseinian
? We examine the phenolics, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory activities of faba bean and lentil fractions. ? Aqueous acetone preferentially extracts faba bean tannins. ? Lentil hulls easily obtained by abrasive dehulling exert anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting lipoxygenase. ? Lentil hulls strongly inhibit β-carotene bleaching and can be used in preventing lipid oxidation in various food systems.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Yoko Nitta, Hiroe Kikuzaki, Toshiaki Azuma, Yuan Ye, Motoyoshi Sakaue, Yoshiki Higuchi, Hirohumi Komori, Hiroshi Ueno
? Inhibitors of histidine decarboxylase were obtained from Filipendula ulmaria. ? Four ellagitannins were isolated as a potent inhibitors. ? One of the four ellagitannins was a novel compound. ? These ellagitannins exhibited a noncompetitive type inhibition with Ki 0.35–1 μM.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages K.K. Mishra, R.S. Pal, R. ArunKumar, C. Chandrashekara, S.K. Jain, J.C. Bhatt
? Pleurotus eryngii possessed higher total phenolics, RSA on DPPH and growth/day. ? Higher ascorbic acid and chelating activity was found in Pleurotus citrinopileatus. ? Based on AHC, studied edible mushroom species were fall into two clusters. ? Enhanced BE of P. eryngii was achieved using spent compost casing overlay.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Dongjie Wang, Barbara A. Williams, Mario G. Ferruzzi, Bruce R. D’Arcy
? Qualitatively, no change in type/number of GSE compounds following GIT digestion. ? However, monomers were significantly increased after gastric digestion with significant decrease in polymers. ? None of the original GSE phenolic compounds passed the Caco-2 cell monolayer. ? In contrast, the two intestinal microbiota metabolites, passed the Caco-2 cell monolayer.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Venu Perla, Sastry S. Jayanty
? Biguanide related compounds (BRCs) were quantified in plant foods. ? Curry leaves and fenugreek are rich in BRCs. ? Significant amounts of BRCs are also present in bitter gourd and potato. ? Negligible amounts of BRCs are found in garlic and sweet potato.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages María-José Sáiz-Abajo, Carolina González-Ferrero, Ana Moreno-Ruiz, Ana Romo-Hualde, Carlos J. González-Navarro
? Casein micelles can be re-assembled in vitro including labile functional compounds. ? Micelles protect labile compounds against degradation in stabilisation processes. ? Micelles protect labile compounds against extreme thermal treatments such as baking. ? Micellated compounds may avoid oversising ingredients during the formulation stage.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Yufei Wu, Shuguang Yuan, Sheng Chen, Dan Wu, Jian Chen, Jing Wu
? β-Galactosidase (LacS) from Sulfolobus solfataricus P2 was expressed in E. coli. ? Transglycosylation capability of LacS was enhanced by sited-directed mutagenesis. ? The mechanism of the enhancement of GOS production by mutants was explored.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Miao Liang, Rui Liu, Wei Qi, Rongxin Su, Yanjun Yu, Libing Wang, Zhimin He
? Interaction between procyanidin B3 and lysozyme was studied by various techniques. ? The loss of lysozyme activity was correlated with its structural change. ? Gum arabic and sucrose have great effects on protein/polyphenol association. ? We provided two probable mechanisms for the effects of carbohydrates.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Nguyen H.A. Nguyen, Marie Wong, Palatasa Havea, Fanny Guyomarc’h, Skelte G. Anema
? Milks were treated with a disulphide bond reducing agent during heating. ? More disulphide-linked whey protein was found in heated milk treated with the reducing agent. ? Less disulphide-linked κ-casein was found in heated milk treated with the reducing agent. ? Heated milks treated with the reducing agent produced markedly firmer acid gels than heated milks without reducing agent.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages C.O. Ibegbulem, C.U. Igwe, G.N. Okwu, C.O. Ujowundu, E.N. Onyeike, E.O. Ayalogu
? Low Pro and Gly contents. ? Leu is limiting amino acid. ? Contain globular and basic proteins.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Urszula Gawlik-Dziki, Micha? ?wieca, Dariusz Dziki, Barbara Baraniak, Justyna Tomi?o, Jaros?aw Czy?
? Onion skin contains compounds acting by different mechanisms of antioxidant action. ? Quercetin from dry onion skin was highly bioaccessible during in vitro conditions. ? Quercetin content in breads was, positively correlated with OS addition. ? Antioxidant power of enriched breads was significantly higher than that of a control. ? 3% onion skin addition is a compromise between sensory and antioxidant properties.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Matteo Gumiero, Donatella Peressini, Andrea Pizzariello, Alessandro Sensidoni, Lucilla Iacumin, Giuseppe Comi, Rosanna Toniolo
? HDPE + CaCO3 + TiO2 film is a wrapping material providing self-generated atmospheres. ? Embedded TiO2 photocatalyst enables oxidation of suitable organic molecules. ? Photodegradative process mediated by TiO2 leads to CO2 production. ? Packaging photocatalytic activity enhanced structural and microbiological stability of a short-ripened cheese.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Andrea Kaiser, Reinhold Carle, Dietmar R. Kammerer
? Several p-coumaric acid derivatives were newly detected in parsley. ? Tentative identification of three phenolics in marjoram for the first time. ? Use of LC–MS for the characterisation of phenolics in marjoram for the first time. ? Short-time blanching proved to be a suitable method for polyphenol retention.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages K.H. Sabeena Farvin, Charlotte Jacobsen
? Fucus and Polysiphonia species could be a potential source of natural antioxidants. ? Fucus species were shown to be the richest source of tocopherols. ? High phenolic content correlated well with most antioxidant assays. ? No clear correlation existed between phenolics and Fe2+ chelating activity.&Not entitled to full textOriginal Research ArticlePages Poliana Mendes de Souza, Karlis Briviba, Alexandra Müller, Avelina Fernández, Mario Stahl
? UV-C light treatment did not impair cyto-/genotoxic effects in egg products. ? TBARS values in UV-treated eggs increased as the radiation doses increased. ? Protein oxidation increased as the radiation increased. ? Lipid and protein oxidation in UV treated eggs are lower than to heat treated egg.&Not entitled to full text