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Transitioning to safe, nonthermal, and edible strategies for maintaining fruit and vegetable (F&V) quality, reducing postharvest losses (up to 55% annually), and ensuring food security requires extensive research and innovation in postharvest technologies. This review aims to provide an updated understanding of edible coatings or films (ECF), focus...
The bioplastic film polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) /chitosan (CS), i.e., PC, formed by blending PVA with CS, exhibits excellent antioxidant properties and biodegradability. However, it lacks ultraviolet (UV) blocking ability, limiting its capacity to protect adipose-rich foods from photo-oxidation. Lignin possesses remarkable UV shielding ability that inh...
Fresh fruits and vegetables (F&V), with their attractive sensory, flavors, and nutrients, occupy a highly valuable part of people's daily diet. Plenty of postharvest studies have focused on the effects of preservation techniques on the edible quality and nutrients of F&V. Therefore, it is crucial to summarize the research methods of those quality a...
During postharvest storage, the metabolism of cell wall components greatly affects the quality of fruits and vegetables. Utilizing 1‐methylcyclopropene (1‐MCP) as an ethylene receptor inhibitor and modified atmosphere (MA) separately or in combination (1‐MCP+MA) were investigated for their impact on Zizania latifolia quality during postharvest stor...
In order to investigate the hypoglycaemic mechanism and potential applications of four hypoglycaemic flavonoid glycosides, namely myricitrin, Cyanidin‐3‐O‐glucoside (C3G), hyperoside and quercitrin in Myrica rubra pomace, the stability of these four flavonoid glycosides and their binding mechanisms were studied using molecular docking. The results...
The lotus seed embryo, known as “Plumula nelumbinis,” holds significance in Chinese culture as a traditional medicinal and edible herb rich in beneficial bioactive compounds like flavonoids, alkaloids, and polyphenols. Using ultrahigh‐performance liquid chromatography‐quadrupole‐exactive Orbitrap mass spectrometry, we meticulously analyzed the tota...
The study was focused on the therapeutic potential of schaftoside (SS), a key bioactive compound found in Plumula nelumbinis, in the context of “Shanghuo,” an excessive internal heat condition induced by the overconsumption of capsaicin. “Shanghuo” in traditional Chinese medicine is characterized by symptoms like skin and mucous membrane redness, s...
To investigate the impact of abscisic acid (ABA) on the postharvest flavor and quality of blueberries, this study employed different concentrations of ABA (400 μM ABA, 600 μM ABA, and 800 μM ABA) to treat the blueberries. The treated blueberries were then stored at 4°C (~80% relative humidity) for 35 day. Subsequently, genes associated with the met...
In this paper, we explored the influence of lipase on cuticle wax and anthocyanin metabolism in blueberries. The results demonstrated a progressive alteration in wax crystal structure, transitions from rod‐like to short rod‐like and flaky, and even disappearance of the cuticle wax. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis revealed a reduction...
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) patients face an almost certain 100% risk of developing colorectal cancer, necessitating prophylactic colectomy to prevent disease progression. A crucial goal is to hinder this progression. In a recent clinical trial involving 14 FAP patients, half received 60 g of black raspberry (BRB) powder orally and BRB sup...
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a subset of myeloid malignancies defined by clonality of immature hematopoietic stem cells that leads to faulty blood cell development. These syndromes can lead to an increased risk of infection and may transform into acute myeloid leukemia, making it critical to determine effective treatments for the condition....
For years, researchers have been tirelessly searching for efficient postharvest preservatives to ensure a sustainable and healthy supply chain of fresh fruits and vegetables. However, the effectiveness of preservatives is significantly influenced by delivery methods employed for preservatives. This work centers on delivery methods of diverse preser...
Cognitive disorders, including dementia, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, pose significant public health issues. Preventing/delaying their onset is essential as effective medical treatments are unavailable. Nuts contain bioactive compounds, including fatty acids, macronutrients such as proteins and dietary fibers, micronutrients, and polyphenol...
This study presents the extraction of cellulose from water bamboo byproducts to prepare polylactic acid (PLA)/cellulose antibacterial packaging material. The cellulose was modified using a silane coupling agent, which improved the interfacial compatibility between cellulose and PLA. Upon coating the PLA onto the modified cellulose sheet, the water...
Fresh mushrooms (Flammulina velutipes) are very perishable and easily brown; also they undergo postharvest loss of nutritive constituents. In this study, cinnamaldehyde (CA) emulsion was prepared by using soybean phospholipids (SP) as emulsifier and pullulan (Pul) as stabilizer. The effect of emulsion on the quality of mushroom during storage was a...
The effect of oxyresveratrol on postharvest quality and membrane lipid metabolism of shiitake mushroom was investigated. The result exhibited that oxyresveratrol retarded browning, maintained firmness and alleviated occurrence of decay of shiitake mushroom. The oxidation and hydrolysis of membrane phospholipids were suppressed by oxyresveratrol tre...
BACKGROUND: Blueberry contains an abundance of anthocyanins, which are a bioactive component of this fruit. Anthocyanins can be extracted via various methods, and each has pros and cons. OBJECTIVE: This current study reported the optimal conditions for the ultrasonic-assisted enzymatic extraction of blueberry anthocyanins simulated using response s...
Intelligent packaging was prepared and evaluated to determine the quality of shiitake mushrooms using colorimetric sensing. Bromothymol blue/methyl red composite dyes were incorporated into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to form a porous indicator via freeze-drying. The PVA indicator was then modified with polylactic acid (PLA). The porous structure of th...
An extracellular cutinase in Botrytis cinerea was isolated and its biochemical properties and effects on the penetration of pathogens were evaluated. This cutinase had a specific activity of 6.03 U/μg of protein after 22.33-fold purification, and yielded a recovery of 50.5%. The optimum pH and temperature for the enzymatic activity of cutinase were...
In this study, the hepatoprotective effect of alkali extract (NE) of water bamboo shoot (WBS) against acute alcoholic liver injury (ALI) in mice was evaluated, and its underlying mechanisms were explored. Animal experiment demonstrated that NE exhibited hepatoprotective effect on alcoholic intake‐induced ALI via significantly enhancing the hepatic...
Starch is the most important component in potato tubers, whose structure and composition play key roles in properties of potato storage, processing, and applications. This review identifies the biodiversity of starch content, structure, and physiochemical properties, particularly the amylose and amylopectin content, molecular and granular structure...
Zizania latifolia is an aquatic and medicinal plant with a long history of development in China and the East Asian region. The smut fungus "Ustilago esculenta" parasitizes Z. latifolia and induces culm expansion to form a vegetable named Jiaobai, which has a unique taste and nutritional attributes. However, the postharvest quality of water bamboo s...
Nitric oxide (NO) is a highly reactive gaseous small molecule that regulates plant growth. Sodium nitroprusside (SNP) was used as an NO donor to study the effects of NO treatment on browning and antioxidant activity of button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus). The findings revealed that exogenous NO treatment alleviated the browning, decreased hardness...
Lignification occurs in some vegetables and fruit after harvest and lowers their quality and commercial value. This study investigated the effects of melatonin (MT) on the energy metabolism of postharvest water bamboo shoots (WBS) and their relationship with lignification. We found that lignin accumulation could result in insufficient energy in pos...
Cuticular wax has been reported to play an essential role in resisting pathogens in various fruits. This study investigated the antifungal ability of the components in blueberry cuticular wax. We showed that the cuticular wax of blueberry inhibited the growth of Botrytis cinerea and ursolic acid (UA) was the key antifungal compound. UA inhibited B....
Cuticular wax plays a major role in the growth and storage of plant fruits. The cuticular wax coating, which covers the outermost layer of a fruit’s epidermal cells, is insoluble in water. Cuticular wax is mainly composed of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs); their derivatives, including esters, primary alcohols, secondary alcohols, aldehydes, a...
Objectives
Lotus root (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn) is a common medicinal-food dual-use vegetable. In this study, the effects of lotus root extract on acute alcoholism were investigated.
Methods
The Walle-Hoch method was used to determine the ADH activity of lotus root extracts in vitro. Lotus root methanol extract were identified by UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS b...
Postharvest handling is an important approach to reduce loss and ensure the global supply of fresh fruits and vegetables (FVs). Recently, nanomaterials are increasingly recognized for their great potentials in extending shelf life and maintaining the quality of postharvest FVs owing to their unique properties and outstanding functions with extremel...
Food quality, safety, and the regulatory metabolism of food nutrients in cells are primary factors in determining human health. However, residues of undesirable or hazardous compounds in food products and dysregulation in the nutrient metabolism inevitably occur occasionally. For years, chromatography-mass spectrometry technology has been recognize...
This study aimed to prepare a composite film with antioxidant activity for postharvest strawberry preservation. Three water-soluble polysaccharides (F1, F2, and F3) were purified from Zizania latifolia. Based on their antioxidant activities, polysaccharide F3 (2557 kDa) was selected to prepare corn starch (CS) and Z. latifolia polysaccharide (ZP) c...
Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) form a great source of protein; however, the effect of enzymatic hydrolysis to improve its flavor has not yet been investigated. To explore the effects of different protease treatments on protein degradation and flavor compounds of shiitake mushrooms, papain, neutral protease, and flavourzyme were selected for t...
In this study, intelligent food package was developed and characterized by loading purple sweet potato polyphenolic extract (SPS) into starch/gelatin film. The application of this film in indicating the freshness of Flammulina velutipes was also determined. The color of SPS buffer changed from red to blue and final yellow when pH increasing from 3...
Fruit acidity is an essential factor affecting blueberry organoleptic quality. The organic acid content in blueberry fruit mainly contributes to fruit acidity. This study aims to evaluate the effect of exogenous salicylic acid (SA), the principal metabolite of aspirin, on the organoleptic quality and organic acid metabolism in rabbiteye blueberry (...
Water bamboo shoots (WBS) are popular hydrophytic plant in China with a high nutritive value. However, WBS is susceptible to postharvest lignification. The firmness, lignin content, lignin composition, activity of lignin biosynthesis-related enzymes, and expression of lignin biosynthesis-related genes in WBS were determined after postharvest storag...
Effects of Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea) conidia infection on fruit defense resistance and cuticular wax in blueberry fruit after harvesting were studied. Results showed that B. cinerea conidia infection aggravated fruit weight loss and softening. Meanwhile, pathogen infection induced fruit defense, including the increase of defense enzymes activit...
The effects of bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) shoot dietary fiber (BSDF-1) on ulcerative colitis (UC) are unclear. Therefore, we performed an in vitro glycolysis study of intestinal microbiota samples, based on 16S rDNA sequencing and determining the metabolites in non-targeted colonic fecal fermentation broth. After a 48 h fermentation, the pH of t...
Ozone treatment is a useful approach to maintain postharvest quality for various fruits and vegetables. In this study, the effects of ozone fumigation on lignification and postharvest quality changes in water bamboo shoots were investigated. Water bamboo shoots were respectively treated with ozone at the concentrations of 0 (control), 3, 6, 9, and...
Flavonoids are widely distributed in natural products and foods as a class of polyphenols. They processed diverse bioactivities, including anti-inflammation activity, anti-aging activity, and antioxidant activity. The foods rich in flavonoids are usually consumed after thermal processing. However, flavonoids are commonly vulnerable under thermal pr...
Storage in refrigerated conditions is the simplest method to maintain the quality of mushrooms. However, unreasonable low temperatures may limit the effect and even induce postharvest chilling injury. To maximally maintain its quality, Coprinus comatus fruiting body was stored at near freezing temperature (NFT), 4 °C and 8 °C, respectively, and the...
Background
With the globalization of trade, the current fresh fruit supply chain now incorporates multiple entities, wide distribution, and intricate transactions. This brings about the issues of information tamper resistance, supply-demand relationship, and traceable supervision. Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology with advantages of tam...
Most of the current research only explored the loading of an active substance in active packaging. In this study, cinnamaldehyde essential oil (CEO) and chlorogenic acid (CA) were co-encapsulated in chitosan (CS) nanoparticles based Pickering emulsion. The morphology and wettability of CS-CA particles were determined. In addition, physicochemical c...
A water-soluble dietary fiber named BSDF-1 (polysaccharide) was isolated from the bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) shoot. BSDF-1was characterized as a backbone consisting predominately of 1,4-linked Glcp, and the protective effects and mechanisms of the anti-inflammatory activity were investigated using a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis m...
Melatonin, a crucial bioactive molecule, involved in several physiological processes in plant. This study investigated the effects of melatonin (MT) treatment on the lignification, including firmness, lignin, lignified-enzyme activities, the expression patterns of genes encoding corresponding enzymes and transcription factors in water bamboo shoot...
The metabolism of polysaccharides in the Zizania latifolia cell wall helps maintain the postharvest quality during storage. Fresh Z. latifolia was stored at 4 °C and 25 °C to evaluate the hardness, cell wall polysaccharide composition, cell wall structure, active ingredients, and cell wall metabolism-related enzyme activities. The results showed th...
In this study, the ameliorative effect of water bamboo shoot (WBS) on acute alcoholism mice was investigated and potential biological compounds were explored. Results showed that extraction methods significantly affected the active substances contents and bioactivities of WBS. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that alkali extract (NE) obtai...
Background
Recently, the research on intelligent packaging is gaining momentum, primarily being driven by consumer preferences to food safety and reducing the resource waste. Freshness indicator is a kind of simple and efficient intelligent packaging technology, which can directly and scientifically indicate the freshness of food without complex op...
The effects of Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) shoot polysaccharide (BSP) on the human gut microbiota composition and volatile metabolite components were investigated by in vitro fermentation. After fermentation for 48 h, BSP utilization reached 40.29% and the pH of the fermentation solution decreased from 6.89 to 4.57. Moreover, the total short...
Fresh shiitake (Lentinus edodes) is prone to brown, pileus-opening and flavor-loss during storage. Therefore, it is important to find an effective preservation method for fresh shiitake. Negative air ions (NAI) are negatively-charged molecules or atoms in the air, and can affect the physiological metabolism of live cells and be conveniently used wi...
The cuticular wax layer in fruit is a hydrophobic barrier which protects fruit from biotic and abiotic stress. The cuticular wax also affect fruit quality. This paper investigated the effects of salicylic acid on fruit quality and the cuticular wax in blueberry fruit during storage at room temperature (25 ℃). ‘Powderblue’ blueberries (Vaccinium vir...
The effect of melatonin on the components, quality and antioxidant activity in blueberry fruit after harvest were evaluated. ‘Powderblue’ blueberry fruit were treated with sterile water (control) and 0.01, 0.05, 0.25 mmol L⁻¹ melatonin. The results showed that melatonin could effectively delay decrease of fruit firmness and increase of decay incide...
In order to develop biodegradable phase change materials (PCMs) with high latent heat for cold chain logistics, superabsorbent resin (SAR) was prepared based on starch graft copolymerization. FTIR and DSC demonstrated that acrylic acid was successfully grafted onto starches and optimum latent heat of PCM was 330.4 J/g with 10% (w/w) starch. The wat...
Shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) is the second most-widely-consumed edible fungi with strong flavor and unique taste. To study the effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum fermentation on umami compounds in shiitake mushrooms, the levels of taste-imparting compounds were analyzed, including organic acids, free amino acids, and 5'-nucleotides dur...
Agaricus bisporus produces substantial ethylene during storage and transportation, which accelerates ripening and senescence, thereby shortening the shelf-life. In this study, a novel food packaging material with ethylene removal property was prepared to increase storage time of Agaricus bisporus. 1-Methylcyclopropen and molecular sieves loaded wit...
The effects of the administration of bamboo shoot (Phyllostachys edulis) dietary fiber (BSDF) on high-fat diet (HDF) induced hyperlipidemia were studied with SD rat models. The results indicated that the body weight of rats and the mass of their adipose tissue were significantly (P < 0.05) decreased after the combination treatment of soluble dietar...
Edible fungi are highly susceptible to water loss and microbial contamination, resulting in short shelf life and deterioration of food quality. Therefore, it is important to develop a packaging material to increase the shelf life of edible fungi. In this research, we developed a bioactive paper for preservation of edible fungi by combining cinnamon...
A new polysaccharide multilayer biodegradable film was developed and tested, which can scavenge ethylene and inhibit ethylene action by releasing 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). The film was fabricated with the stacking order of hydrophobic ethyl cellulose outer layer, a mixture of 1-methylcyclopropene and palladium on carbon (1-MCP-Pd/C) middle laye...
Mechanical damage and microbial infestation were critical issues during strawberry transportation. This study prepared a modified polyvinyl formal (PVFM) vibration‐damping material and investigated its application in strawberry transportation. This modified PVFM was primarily composed of polyvinyl alcohol, starch, formaldehyde, and allyl isothiocya...
To explore the effects of fermentation on the umami taste substances of shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), the umami substances of fermented shiitake mushrooms using different microorganism species were investigated. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Aspergillus oryzae, Aspergillus niger and Lactobacillus plantarum were selected to ferment the pileus an...
Poly (lactic) acid‐poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐4‐hydroxybutyrate) (PLA‐PHB) blends were prepared through melting method and incorporated with α‐tocopherol. The structural, thermal, mechanical and antioxidant properties of resulting active films were characterized, and its preservation effect on peaches (Prunus persica L.) was investigated. Results re...
Bilayer edible films were fabricated with the stacking double layers, in which the outer and inner layer was consisted of hydrophobic ethyl cellulose and hydrophilic carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel, respectively. Humidity regulating performance of the films varied with the change of substitution degree of carboxymethyl chitosan. The mechanical prop...