
Abdur RehmanJiangsu University · School of Food and Biological Engineering
Abdur Rehman
Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring the therapeutic potential of novel nanoencapsulated systems against cardiovascular diseases
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Introduction
Abdur Rehman currently works at the School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University. Abdur does research in Food Science and Technology. His current project is 'Encapsulation of functional bio-actives to improve their oxidative stability and digestion.'
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This study examined the effect of triple-frequency ultrasound treatment (TFUT)-assisted lactic acid bacteria (LAB-L. plantarum and L. helveticus fermentation for 24-h and 48-h) on the chemical, structural, morphological, metabolic, and sensory properties of rice lees (RL). Ultrasonicated-assisted RL fermented with L. helveticus (URLH-48) had the gr...
This study involved the fabrication of sonicated complex nanoparticles designed to encapsulate and deliver lutein (LU) via the electrostatic complexation of peach gum (PG) and sodium caseinate (SC), thereby improving its physicochemical stability and bioaccessibility. The sonicated LU-loaded PG-SC complex nanoparticles (LU-PS/CNPs) were studied in...
Several innovative strategies are being explored to obtain and apply essential and functional oils to human lifestyle such as food. These oils are extracted from different raw materials while prospecting for greener and sustainable options. Pomegranate stands out in this regard, with its seed constituting 20% of the total seed weight. In this revie...
This study investigates the impact of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on the metabolic and sensorial profile of mulberry juice, exploiting both monoculture and co-culture fermentation methods. The fermentation process was assessed using advanced analytical methods, including HPLC, HS-SPME-GC/MS, E-nose, and sensory evaluations. The results demonstrate t...
The aim of this study was to develop stabilized nanocomplexes of peach gum polysaccharide (PG) and sodium caseinate (SC) and evaluate the influence of high-intensity ultrasonication (ULS) on their structural and emulsification characteristics. The structural arrangement of sonicated PG-SC nanocomplexes ((PG-SC)U) was ascertained through Raman spect...
This study aimed at co-encapsulating borage seed oil (BSO)- and peppermint oil (PO) blends in ultrasoundassisted complex nanoparticles stabilized by soy protein isolate (SPI) and purity gum ultra (PGU) in different
ratios: SPI/PGU-1:0 (NP1), 0:1 (NP2), 1:1 (NP3), 1:3 (NP4), and 3:1 (NP5). The BSO- and PO-loaded SPI/PGU
complex nanoparticles (BP-loa...
This study aimed to investigate the physiochemical properties, techno-functional attributes, and proteolytic impacts of incorporating different hydrocolloids as fat substitutes in low-fat cheddar cheese. The effects of hydrocolloids (gums) and dietary fiber, both individually and in combination, were studied for the production of low-fat cheddar ch...
The functional characteristics of starch can be altered by shear force, which makes the impact on its microstructure of great importance to the food industry. This study investigated the effects of freeze-drying on the gel texture, pasting capabilities, and swelling power of starches made from sweet potatoes (SP), chickpeas (CP), and wheat (WS) com...
The effects of germination pretreatments on fenugreek seeds were analyzed by employing an ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvent (UAE-DES) extraction process. The germinated and UAE-DES extracted fenugreek sample of day 3 (GFE3) was found to be the most effective based on the results of flavonoid contents, antioxidant properties, and antibacteri...
Dietary oils (DOs) from various sources are known to be beneficial functional bioactives in medicinal applications. However, DOs are highly susceptible to light, temperature, and oxygen, rendering them chemically unstable and prone to oxidation. As a result, their use in the food and pharmaceutical sectors is constrained. Nanoencapsulation techniqu...
Several billion microorganisms reside in the gastrointestinal lumen, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and yeast. Among them, probiotics were primarily used to cure digestive disorders such as intestinal infections and diarrhea; however, with a paradigm shift towards alleviating health through food, their importance is large. Moreover, recent stu...
Recent advancements in the utilization of ultrasonic technology for the curing of processed meat products: A comprehensive review, Ultrasonics Sonochemistry (2024), doi: https://doi. Abstract 17 Curation meat products involves multiple stages, including pre-curing processing 18 (thawing, cleaning, and cutting), curing itself, and post-curing proces...
In modern times, there has been a significant rise in interest regarding the production of high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) owing to their extraordinary stability as well as their distinctive solid-like rheological characteristics. Particles produced by polysaccharides, proteins, and polysaccharide-protein complexes/conjugates are highly effic...
Food packaging materials have drawn the interest of scientific community, and several researchers have explored the use of biopolymers as an alternative source. Starch is considered one of the significant materials in food packing because of its low cost, low toxicity, biocompatibility, and biodegradability; however, its low mechanical properties c...
Asia is the largest producer of shrimp, accounting for 70% of the global cultured production. The market for shrimp has a high demand and the by-products from shrimp processing make up 40–60% of the whole shrimp. The main by-products include the head, viscera, shell, pelopods, tail, cephalothorax, and exoskeleton. The trends of the future and hurdl...
Multi-frequency power ultrasound was applied as an environmentally friendly technique to control the nanoparticles (LS/XG-NPs) embedded with lotus root starch/xanthan gum, with the aim of enhancing the stability of Pickering emulsions. The present investigation was centered on evaluating the impact of ultrasound technology on various aspects of the...
The extraction of flavonoids from fenugreek seeds was investigated using ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvents (DES). The selection of the most effective DES was based on the analysis of the bioactive profile, antioxidant potential, and antimicrobial properties of fenugreek extracts, taking into consideration the physicochemical properties of...
There is an urgent need for the development of sustainable and eco-friendly pesticide formulations since common synthetic pesticides result in many adverse effects on human health and the environment. Essential oils (EOs) are a mixture of volatile oils produced as a secondary metabolite in medicinal plants, and show activities against pests, insect...
Peptides usually have many bioactive functions. The variety of peptide binding and the modularity of the components allow for their application to additional tissues and materials; hence broadening the range of possible coatings and films. β-lactoglobulin (b-LG) forms spherical microgels or can be used in the formation of coated particles, with the...
Fruit waste contains several bioactive components such as polyphenols, polysaccharides, and numerous other phytochemicals including pigments. Furthermore, new financial opportunities are created by using fruit ‘leftovers’ as a basis for bioactivities that may serve as new foods or food ingredients, strengthening the circular economy's properties. F...
Alginate-based nanocarriers are propitious vehicles used for the delivery of bioactive compounds (bioactives). In this area, calcium alginate and sodium alginate are the most promising wall materials because they are nontoxic, comparatively cheap, simple in production, biocompatible and biodegradable. In this review, we have highlighted different a...
The production of safe foods with little or no artificial preservatives is one of the foremost leading challenges for food manufacturing industries because synthetic antimicrobial agents and chemical food additives can cause severe negative effects on human health. However, there is an ever-increasing interest by consumers towards natural sources t...
Zearalenone (ZEN) is a highly toxic non-steroidal mycotoxin produced via some Fusarium species that intimidate the agricultural and food industry. Therefore, it is an intense need for different groups to develop some novel, rapid, reliable, and precise analytical methods for ZEN detection to ensure food safety. Although various analytical technique...
The beany flavor adversely influences consumer acceptance of soymilk (SM) products. Thus, in this work, the co-fermentation of isolated new yeasts (Kluyveromyces marxianus SP-1, Candida ethanolica ATW-1, and Pichia amenthionina Y) and Kluyveromyces marxianus K (a commercial yeast) along with an XPL-1 starter (including five strains of lactic acid b...
Polysaccharides can be esterified with octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) to form derivatives with amphiphilic properties. The general preparation methods of OSA–polysaccharides are described, especially the aqueous method. The new hydrophobic groups introduced result in OSA–polysaccharides showing higher interfacial properties, better emulsifying st...
Pear is a typically climacteric fruit and highly perishable with a low shelf life owing to extreme metabolic activity after harvesting. The present study aimed to reduce weight loss and improve the firmness of pear during storage. The lemon peel essential oil (LPEO) has gained considerable attention due to being the richest source of bioactive comp...
2022): Preparation and quality attributes of egg-reduced pound cake incorporating grass carp (Ctenopharyngodonidella) protein concentrate, Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, ABSTRACT I reduced the abstract up to 200 words if i reduce it more then the abstract will not give proper meaning) This research evaluates the quality and acceptabili...
Background
Plant proteins are gaining popularity as a safe and sustainable source of protein for the world's population because of their lower carbon footprint. Pseudocereals (buckwheat, quinoa, and amaranth) are sources of proteins with an ideal composition of amino acids (AAs) and have become standard foods because of their health benefits. Multi...
Nanomaterials exist as potential biocompatible materials in nature and are being synthesized to provide extraordinary characteristics in various food industry sectors. Synthesis of biocompatible nanomaterials requires modification in the shape, density, and size of nanomaterials. Biocompatible nanomaterials are synthesized to reduce toxicity, decre...
β-Carotene (vitamin A precursor) and α-tocopherol, the utmost energetic form of vitamin E (VE), are known to be fat-soluble vitamins (FSVs) and essential nutrients needed to enhance the growth and metabolic functions of the human body. Their deficiencies are linked to numerous chronic disorders. Loading of FSVs within nanoemulsions could increase t...
Globally, agricultural yields are harmfully affected through numerous reasons, particularly botanic pests. The utilization of pesticides is one of the utmost promising choices that can provide great protection to the plants from tidies, pests, and fungi. On the other hand, the applications of chemical pesticides are not welcomed owing to the associ...
Emerging viruses are known to pose a threat to humans in the world. COVID-19, a newly emerging viral respiratory disease, can spread quickly from people to people via respiratory droplets, cough, sneeze, or exhale. Up to now, there are no specific therapies found for the treatment of COVID-19. In this sense, the rising demand for effective antivira...
BACKGROUND
Curcumin has become increasingly popular in functional foods and beverages field as a result of its high biological activity. Nevertheless, the application of curcumin is usually limited by its poor water solubility, low absorption, rapid metabolism and instability. Accordingly, the development of an appropriate wall material is crucial...
This study aimed to develop a plasticized starch (PS) based film loaded with chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs, 1, 2, 3, and 4%) as a reinforcing and antibacterial agent. We examined the morphology, biodegradability, mechanical, thermo-mechanical, and barrier properties of the PS/CNPs films. The antimicrobial activity against both Gram-positive (S. aure...
The fast developments in pesticide-loaded nanodelivery systems over the last decade have inspired many companies and research organizations to highlight potential applications by employing encapsulation approaches in order to protect the agricultural crops. This approach is being used to retard the indiscriminate application of conventional pestici...
Borage seed oil (BSO), peppermint oil (PO) and lycopene (LC) have accomplished a lot of interest due to their therapeutic benefits in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. However, their employment in functional food products and dietary supplements is still precluded by their high susceptibility to oxidation. Thus, the encapsulation can be applied...
The prevalence of celiac disease (CD) and other gluten-intolerant disorders is still growing over time partially attributed to more clinical investigations and improved diagnosis capacity, even mainly reported in many developed countries. Consequently, the demand for gluten-free (GF) food products is receiving increasing interest because of its use...
To study the impacts of thermosonication (TS), the spinach juice treated with TS (200 W, 400 W, and 600 W, 30 kHz, at 60±1 °C for 20 mint) were investigated for bioactive compounds, antioxidant activities, color properties, particle size, rheological behavior, suspension stability, enzymatic and microbial loads. As a result, TS processing significa...
Seed oils are the richest source of vitamin-E-active compounds, which contribute significantly to antioxidant activities. Cottonseed oil (CS-O) is attaining more consideration owing to its high fiber content and stability against auto-oxidation. CS-O has gained a good reputation in the global edible oil market due to its distinctive fatty acid prof...
The object of this research was to appraise the physicochemical characteristics of almond milk and consumer acceptability after the thermosonication (TS) processing. The almond milk was subjected to TS processing (frequency: 40 kHz; power: 600 W; Temperature: 30, 45, and 60°C; Time: 10, 20, 30, and 40 min) and pasteurization (for 60 s at 90°C). Aft...
Recently, food industries are directing on the promotion of innovative food matrices fortified with bioactive compounds in order to enhance the consumer's health. Octenyl succinic anhydride modified starches (OSA-MS) such as Hi-cap100 (HCP) and purity gum 2000 (PUG) were used to fabricate emulsions co-entrapped with borage seed oil (BSO), resveratr...
This review is to describe various methods used for the treatment of cereal processing wastes and their efficiency to reduce environmental issues. Physico-chemical and biological methods have great potential for the treatment of cereal industrial waste. These methods can be used alone or in combination with effective treatment. Physico-chemical tre...
In recent years, there is an increasing interest of using the essential oils (EOs) based nanoemulsions as natural antioxidants candidates for wide range of food applications. The upsurge in this current trend is a clear indication highlighting the consumer’s demand for healthier food products with improved stability, safety and fresh-like
sensory p...
This study aimed to investigate the combined effects of ultrasound (US) and pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment on spinach juice. The spinach juice was sonicated at a frequency of 40 kHz, radiating power 200 W and temperature 30ºC for 21 min in an ultrasonic bath, followed by PEF treatment (pulse frequency: 1 kHz, flow rate: 60 ml/min, temperatur...
Zanthoxylum schinifolium (Siebold & Zucc.) is a folk and popular aromatic plant due to its exceptional biological properties. However, its use is limited in the industry due to its essential oil volatility and rapid degradation. In the current work, nanotechnology was applied to optimize physicochemical characteristics, long-term stability, and ant...
Green tea, the least processed tea product, is scientifically known for its rich antioxidant content originating from polyphenols, especially catechins. The most potent green tea catechin is epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which is responsible for a wide range of health benefits including anticancer, antidiabetics, and anti-inflammatory properti...
In this study, we isolated the cell wall from maize bran and then ascertained the attributes of bread with the addition of the isolated material at different levels. The work was divided into two phases. In Phase-I, the cell wall was isolated from maize bran with sequential extraction method, while in Phase-II bread was prepared with the enrichment...
This study was aimed to determine the retention of bioactive fatty acids and oxidative stability of fish powder (FP) supplemented
extruded products. The Labeo rohita fish meat was minced, microwave vacuum dried, and extruded. Product formulations
containing FP (0-25%) and semolina (75-100%) were optimized using response surface methodology. The max...
This study was aimed to determine the retention of bioactive fatty acids and oxidative stability of fish powder (FP) supplemented
extruded products. The Labeo rohita fish meat was minced, microwave vacuum dried, and extruded. Product formulations
containing FP (0-25%) and semolina (75-100%) were optimized using response surface methodology. The max...
Tuna fish oil (TFO), is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids comprising particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which are essential for the human's health enhancement. However, their foremost problems are poor solubility, low bioavailability, and easy oxidization, which limit their wide range of applications in food...
Ascorbic acid, known as vitamin C, is an important antioxidant and food ingredient, and highly sensitive to environmental conditions, which makes its incorporation into food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products more difficult. The evaluation of its nano/microencapsulation enables the improvement of its stability and controlled release. There are v...
Tuna fish oil (TFO), is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids comprising particularly
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which are essential for the
human’s health enhancement. However, their foremost problems are poor solubility, low
bioavailability, and easy oxidization, which limit their wide range of applications in food...
L-Fuculose and D-ribulose are kinds of rare sugars used in food, agriculture, and medicine industries. These are pentoses and categorized into the two main groups, aldo pentoses and ketopentoses. There are 8 aldo- and 4 ketopentoses and only fewer are natural, while others are rare sugars found in a very small amount in nature. These sugars have gr...
Resveratrol (RES) is an important polyphenolic compound having a wide range of applications in functional foods but the main hurdle in its utilization is its instability and low solubility. In this study, different concentrations of RES (0%, 0.01%, 0.02%, 0.03% and 0.04%) were used with tuna fish oil to prepare the nanoemulsions stabilized by octen...
Tuna fish oil (TFO) possesses various health-promoting and nutritional benefits due to the presence of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA). The foremost limitation in its application in broad-spectrum is its instability when exposed to the environment. In the present study, tuna fish oil was encapsulated in nanoemulsions sta...
Oral administration of live probiotics along with prebiotics has been suggested with numerous beneficial effects for several conditions including certain infectious disorders, diarrheal illnesses, some inflammatory bowel diseases, and most recently, irritable bowel syndrome. Though, delivery of such viable bacteria to the host intestine is a major...
Chitosan is mainly derived from seafood by-products and the thereof chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) are known as nontoxic, biocompatible, biodegradable and functionalized nanostructures. CNPs, as green fillers, showed an appropriate potential in reinforcement of various biodegradable composites for food packaging and biomedical applications. After ev...