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View article: Tuning Gelation of Insect Proteins: Effect of Ionic Strength on Acheta domesticus Protein Extracts
Tuning Gelation of Insect Proteins: Effect of Ionic Strength on Acheta domesticus Protein Extracts Open
Protein gelation is a key mechanism for structuring food systems, as it determines texture, water retention, and overall product stability. Therefore, understanding how processing factors influence gelation is critical for designing functi…
View article: Proteins Extraction and Characterization in Spirulina Biomass: A Comparative Study of High-Pressure Homogenization and Alkaline Methods
Proteins Extraction and Characterization in Spirulina Biomass: A Comparative Study of High-Pressure Homogenization and Alkaline Methods Open
The growing demand for sustainable proteins has driven interest in Limnospira platensis (Spirulina) due to its high protein content. However, the presence of the cell wall limits the availability and recovery of proteins within it. Convent…
View article: Protein Extraction and Characterization in Spirulina Biomass: A Comparative Study of High-Pressure Homogenization and Chemical Method
Protein Extraction and Characterization in Spirulina Biomass: A Comparative Study of High-Pressure Homogenization and Chemical Method Open
The growing demand for sustainable protein has driven interest in Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) due to its high protein content. However, the presence of the cell wall limits the availability and recovery of proteins within it. Convent…
View article: Tuning Gelation of Insect Proteins: Effect of Ionic Strength on <i>Acheta domesticus</i> Protein Extracts
Tuning Gelation of Insect Proteins: Effect of Ionic Strength on <i>Acheta domesticus</i> Protein Extracts Open
Protein gelation is a key mechanism for structuring food systems, as it determines texture, water retention, and overall product stability. Therefore, understanding how processing factors influence gelation is essential for designing funct…
View article: Rheological and Physical Properties of Mucilage Hydrogels from Cladodes of Opuntia ficus-indica: Comparative Study with Pectin
Rheological and Physical Properties of Mucilage Hydrogels from Cladodes of Opuntia ficus-indica: Comparative Study with Pectin Open
The physical and rheological properties of mucilage hydrogels derived from the cladodes of Opuntia ficus-indica (L. Mill) were compared with those of commercial pectin for potential applications in the food industry. All hydrogels—formulat…
View article: Comparison of Multiple NIR Instruments for the Quantitative Evaluation of Grape Seed and Other Polyphenolic Extracts with High Chemical Similarities
Comparison of Multiple NIR Instruments for the Quantitative Evaluation of Grape Seed and Other Polyphenolic Extracts with High Chemical Similarities Open
Grape seed extract (GSE), one of the world’s bestselling dietary supplements, is prone to frequent adulteration with chemically similar compounds. These frauds can go unnoticed within the supply chain due to the use of unspecific standard …
View article: Design of a high protein, no added sugar pistachio spread using oleogel as fat replacer
Design of a high protein, no added sugar pistachio spread using oleogel as fat replacer Open
The production of multicomponent food items requires a correct ratio among the ingredients when specific quality parameters must be obtained. Recently, there has been an increase in the trend of consumption of healthy products, low in suga…
View article: A Comparative Study between Beeswax and Glycerol Monostearate for Food-Grade Oleogels
A Comparative Study between Beeswax and Glycerol Monostearate for Food-Grade Oleogels Open
With the aim to produce solid fats with a high percentage of unsaturated fatty acids, oleogels based on olive and peanut oil with different concentrations of beeswax (BW) and glycerol monostearate (GMS) as oleogelators were studied and com…
View article: Evaluation of the Content of Minerals, B-Group Vitamins, Tocols, and Carotenoids in Raw and In-House Cooked Wild Edible Plants
Evaluation of the Content of Minerals, B-Group Vitamins, Tocols, and Carotenoids in Raw and In-House Cooked Wild Edible Plants Open
Notwithstanding the increased interest in wild edible plants, little is known on how some domestic thermal processes can affect their content. The aim of this study was to investigate the amounts of minerals, B1 and B2 vitamins, tocols, an…
View article: Sugar-Free and High Protein Pistachio Spread: A Food Design Approach
Sugar-Free and High Protein Pistachio Spread: A Food Design Approach Open
View article: High-Barrier, Biodegradable Films with Polyvinyl Alcohol/Polylactic Acid + Wax Double Coatings: Influence of Relative Humidity on Transport Properties and Suitability for Modified Atmosphere Packaging Applications
High-Barrier, Biodegradable Films with Polyvinyl Alcohol/Polylactic Acid + Wax Double Coatings: Influence of Relative Humidity on Transport Properties and Suitability for Modified Atmosphere Packaging Applications Open
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) exhibits outstanding gas-barrier properties, which favor its use as a biodegradable, high-barrier coating on food-packaging films, possibly in combination with modified atmospheres. Nonetheless, its high sensitivit…
View article: Optimization of Hazelnut Spread Based on Total or Partial Substitution of Palm Oil
Optimization of Hazelnut Spread Based on Total or Partial Substitution of Palm Oil Open
Palm oil is widely used in the manufacturing of hazelnut-based spreads due to its unique fatty acid and triacylglycerol profile and, thus, its crystallization behaviour, which makes it suitable for use in fat-based spreadable products. An …
View article: Development and Characterization of Thermoformed Bilayer Trays of Paper and Renewable Succinic Acid Derived Biopolyester Blends and Their Application to Preserve Fresh Pasta
Development and Characterization of Thermoformed Bilayer Trays of Paper and Renewable Succinic Acid Derived Biopolyester Blends and Their Application to Preserve Fresh Pasta Open
The present study reports on the development by thermoforming of highly sustainable trays based on a bilayer structure composed of paper substrate and a film made of a blend of partially bio-based poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and poly(bu…
View article: Qualitative characteristics of four Sicilian monofloral honeys from Apis mellifera ssp. sicula
Qualitative characteristics of four Sicilian monofloral honeys from Apis mellifera ssp. sicula Open
Four monofloral honeys, obtained from the Sicilian black bee by foraging on thistle, sulla, chestnut and eucalyptus, were studied. Results showed that the phenolic composition of chestnut honey was the highest (316 mg gallic acid equivalen…
View article: Alginate Coating Charged by Hydroxyapatite Complexes with Lactoferrin and Quercetin Enhances the Pork Meat Shelf Life
Alginate Coating Charged by Hydroxyapatite Complexes with Lactoferrin and Quercetin Enhances the Pork Meat Shelf Life Open
In this work, the effect of an alginate-based coating loaded with hydroxyapatite/lactoferrin/quercetin (HA/LACTO-QUE) complexes during the storage of pork meat was evaluated. FT-IR spectra of HA/LACTO-QUE complexes confirmed the adsorption…
View article: Olive Oil-Based Oleogel as Fat Replacer in a Sponge Cake: A Comparative Study and Optimization
Olive Oil-Based Oleogel as Fat Replacer in a Sponge Cake: A Comparative Study and Optimization Open
Oleogels (defined as structured solid-like materials with a high amount of oil entrapped within a three-dimensional network of gelator molecules) represent a healthy alternative to fats that are rich in saturated and trans fatty acids. Giv…
View article: Effect of alginate-based coating charged with hydroxyapatite and quercetin on colour, firmness, sugars and volatile compounds of fresh cut papaya during cold storage
Effect of alginate-based coating charged with hydroxyapatite and quercetin on colour, firmness, sugars and volatile compounds of fresh cut papaya during cold storage Open
Active alginate-based coatings with quercetin glycoside and complexes of hydroxyapatite/quercetin-glycoside were used to study the shelf life of fresh cut papaya stored at 6 °C. Hydroxyapatite was used as a carrier for the release of the b…
View article: Alginate‐based coatings charged with hydroxyapatite and quercetin for fresh‐cut papaya shelf life
Alginate‐based coatings charged with hydroxyapatite and quercetin for fresh‐cut papaya shelf life Open
Summary In this study, the effect of alginate‐based coatings charged with quercetin glycoside compounds and hydroxyapatite/quercetin glycoside compounds (HA/QUE) on the microbiological quality, and on bioactive compounds of fresh‐cut papay…
View article: Rapid Detection of Deoxynivalenol in Dry Pasta Using a Label-Free Immunosensor
Rapid Detection of Deoxynivalenol in Dry Pasta Using a Label-Free Immunosensor Open
This work focused on the development and optimization of an impedimetric label-free immunosensor for detecting deoxynivalenol (DON). A monoclonal antibody for DON detection was immobilized on a modified gold electrode with a cysteamine lay…
View article: Lactoferrin, Quercetin, and Hydroxyapatite Act Synergistically against Pseudomonas fluorescens
Lactoferrin, Quercetin, and Hydroxyapatite Act Synergistically against Pseudomonas fluorescens Open
Pseudomonas fluorescens is an opportunistic, psychotropic pathogen that can live in different environments, such as plant, soil, or water surfaces, and it is associated with food spoilage. Bioactive compounds can be used as antimicrobials …
View article: Development of a novel active edible coating containing hydroxyapatite for food shelf-life extension
Development of a novel active edible coating containing hydroxyapatite for food shelf-life extension Open
In this work, active alginate-based coatings were developed using hydroxyapatite nanoparticles as potential carriers for quercetin glycoside compounds. The coatings were produced through the layer-by-layer method and loaded with different …
View article: Development of an Antimicrobial Peptide-based Biosensor for the Monitoring of Bacterial Contaminations
Development of an Antimicrobial Peptide-based Biosensor for the Monitoring of Bacterial Contaminations Open
Nisin is a cationic amphiphilic peptide consisting of 34 amino acids with a cluster of hydrophobic residues at the N-terminus and hydrophilic residues at the C-terminus. The mechanism of its action is based on its ability to attach to the …
View article: Label - Free Impedimetric Immunosensors for Sensitive Detection of Aflatoxin B1 in Food
Label - Free Impedimetric Immunosensors for Sensitive Detection of Aflatoxin B1 in Food Open
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is one of the mycotoxins highly resistant to food processing that enters the food chain and provide a threat to human health. In this paper, different immobilization techniques of the monoclonal anti-AFB1 on gold electr…
View article: Sensitive Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Food Products by Impedimetric Immunosensors
Sensitive Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Food Products by Impedimetric Immunosensors Open
In this work, the development of an impedimetric label-free immunosensor for the detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 is reported. Different immobilization techniques of monoclonal anti-E. coli were tested, in order to reach the very low …
View article: Development and optimization of Electrochemical Affinity Biosensors for the control of food safety
Development and optimization of Electrochemical Affinity Biosensors for the control of food safety Open
The guarantee of food safety requires a fast and accurate control for all chemicals and bacteria, which are harmful for human health. In the food industry, the safety of a product is evaluated through periodic chemical and microbiological …
View article: Fabrication of SrTiO3 Layer on Pt Electrode for Label-Free Capacitive Biosensors
Fabrication of SrTiO3 Layer on Pt Electrode for Label-Free Capacitive Biosensors Open
Due to their interesting ferroelectric, conductive and dielectric properties, in recent years, perovskite-structured materials have begun to attract increasing interest in the biosensing field. In this study, a strontium titanate perovskit…
View article: Impedimetric Label-Free Immunosensor on Disposable Modified Screen-Printed Electrodes for Ochratoxin A
Impedimetric Label-Free Immunosensor on Disposable Modified Screen-Printed Electrodes for Ochratoxin A Open
An impedimetric label-free immunosensor on disposable screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCE) for quantitative determination of Ochratoxin A (OTA) has been developed. After modification of the SPCE surface with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), …
View article: An Amperometric Biosensor for the Determination of Lactic Acid During Malolactic Fermentation
An Amperometric Biosensor for the Determination of Lactic Acid During Malolactic Fermentation Open
A lactate oxidase amperometric biosensor was developed and optimized for the malolactic fermentation monitoring during winemaking process. Lactate oxidase enzyme was immobilized on prussian blue modified screen-printed carbon electrode in …
View article: Ethanol Content in Must Grape by Alcohol Dehydrogenase Biosensors Based on Doped - Polyaniline Modified Screen Printed Electrodes
Ethanol Content in Must Grape by Alcohol Dehydrogenase Biosensors Based on Doped - Polyaniline Modified Screen Printed Electrodes Open
The presence of ethanol in wine grapes is an important parameter for the evaluation of their quality in winemaking. In this study we report the development of an amperometric biosensor for the determination of ethanol in must grape based o…