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View article: DART–Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry Method for Multi-Target and Fast Detection of Adulterants in Saffron
DART–Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry Method for Multi-Target and Fast Detection of Adulterants in Saffron Open
Saffron is a high-cost spice due to the specific conditions for optimal growth and because of being harvested by hand. The massive income from commercializing saffron substituted with other plant parts or low-cost spices makes this spice t…
View article: Whey Proteins and Bioactive Peptides: Advances in Production, Selection and Bioactivity Profiling
Whey Proteins and Bioactive Peptides: Advances in Production, Selection and Bioactivity Profiling Open
The whey protein (WP) fraction represents 18–20% of the total milk nitrogen content. It was originally considered a dairy industry waste, but upon its chemical characterization, it was found to be a precious source of bioactive components,…
View article: Citral-releasing active patches preserve the overall quality and extend strawberry shelf-life
Citral-releasing active patches preserve the overall quality and extend strawberry shelf-life Open
View article: Unraveling the Biological Properties of Whey Peptides and Their Role as Emerging Therapeutics in Immune Tolerance
Unraveling the Biological Properties of Whey Peptides and Their Role as Emerging Therapeutics in Immune Tolerance Open
Whey is a natural by-product of the cheese-making process and represents a valuable source of nutrients, including vitamins, all essential amino acids and proteins with high quality and digestibility characteristics. Thanks to its differen…
View article: Unlocking the Potential of Bacillus subtilis: A Comprehensive Study on Mycotoxin Decontamination, Mechanistic Insights, and Efficacy Assessment in a Liquid Food Model
Unlocking the Potential of Bacillus subtilis: A Comprehensive Study on Mycotoxin Decontamination, Mechanistic Insights, and Efficacy Assessment in a Liquid Food Model Open
Mycotoxin detoxification by microorganisms offers a specific, economical, and environmentally sustainable alternative to physical/chemical methods. Three strains of B. subtilis, isolated from poultry farm environments and recognized by EFS…
View article: Recent Advances in the Discovery of Novel Drugs on Natural Molecules
Recent Advances in the Discovery of Novel Drugs on Natural Molecules Open
Natural products (NPs) are always a promising source of novel drugs for tackling unsolved diseases [...]
View article: Postharvest Quality of Citrus medica L. (cv Liscia-Diamante) Fruit Stored at Different Temperatures: Volatile Profile and Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils
Postharvest Quality of Citrus medica L. (cv Liscia-Diamante) Fruit Stored at Different Temperatures: Volatile Profile and Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils Open
Citron (Citrus medica L. cv. Liscia-diamante), cultivated in the “Riviera dei Cedri” (southern Italy), is mainly utilized in the production of candied fruit and essential oils (EOs). Up to now, no information regarding the effect of storag…
View article: Milk and Its Derivatives as Sources of Components and Microorganisms with Health-Promoting Properties: Probiotics and Bioactive Peptides
Milk and Its Derivatives as Sources of Components and Microorganisms with Health-Promoting Properties: Probiotics and Bioactive Peptides Open
Milk is a source of many valuable nutrients, including minerals, vitamins and proteins, with an important role in adult health. Milk and dairy products naturally containing or with added probiotics have healthy functional food properties. …
View article: Editorial: Fight against food waste: combating contamination and spoilage
Editorial: Fight against food waste: combating contamination and spoilage Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Microbiol., 14 August 2023Sec. Food Microbiology Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1265477
View article: Innovative limonene and chitosan-based pads in improving shelf-life and preserving the volatile profile of fresh strawberries
Innovative limonene and chitosan-based pads in improving shelf-life and preserving the volatile profile of fresh strawberries Open
Strawberries are extremely perishable fruit with a short shelf life due to its high susceptibility to mechanical injury, water loss, texture deterioration and microbiological decay, that rapidly reduces its marketability. The development o…
View article: Alternative Protein Sources and Novel Foods: Benefits, Food Applications and Safety Issues
Alternative Protein Sources and Novel Foods: Benefits, Food Applications and Safety Issues Open
The increasing size of the human population and the shortage of highly valuable proteinaceous ingredients has prompted the international community to scout for new, sustainable, and natural protein resources from invertebrates (e.g., insec…
View article: Editorial: Advances in the discovery of natural molecules and their analogues against microbial infection-related biofilms
Editorial: Advances in the discovery of natural molecules and their analogues against microbial infection-related biofilms Open
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View article: Effect of Gaseous Citral on Table Grapes Contaminated by Rhizopus oryzae ITEM 18876
Effect of Gaseous Citral on Table Grapes Contaminated by Rhizopus oryzae ITEM 18876 Open
Rhizopus oryzae is responsible for rapidly producing a deliquescent appearance in grape berries, generally favoured by cold chain interruptions. To counteract fruit spoilage and to meet consumer acceptance, innovative strategies based on t…
View article: Rational Discovery of Antiviral Whey Protein-Derived Small Peptides Targeting the SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease
Rational Discovery of Antiviral Whey Protein-Derived Small Peptides Targeting the SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease Open
In the present work, and for the first time, three whey protein-derived peptides (IAEK, IPAVF, MHI), endowed with ACE inhibitory activity, were examined for their antiviral activity against the SARS-CoV-2 3C-like protease (3CLpro) and Huma…
View article: Recent Advances in the Mechanisms and Regulation of QS in Dairy Spoilage by Pseudomonas spp.
Recent Advances in the Mechanisms and Regulation of QS in Dairy Spoilage by Pseudomonas spp. Open
Food spoilage is a serious issue dramatically impacting the worldwide need to counteract food insecurity. Despite the very expensive application of low temperatures, the proper conservation of fresh dairy products is continuously threatene…
View article: Densely Functionalized 2-Methylideneazetidines: Evaluation as Antibacterials
Densely Functionalized 2-Methylideneazetidines: Evaluation as Antibacterials Open
Twenty-two novel, variously substituted nitroazetidines were designed as both sulfonamide and urethane vinylogs possibly endowed with antimicrobial activity. The compounds under study were obtained following a general procedure recently de…
View article: A Food-Grade Resin with LDH–Salicylate to Extend Mozzarella Cheese Shelf Life
A Food-Grade Resin with LDH–Salicylate to Extend Mozzarella Cheese Shelf Life Open
Mozzarella cheese can be considered by far the world’s most popular Italian dairy product. Extending the shelf life of mozzarella cheese is an important issue in the dairy industry due to the high risk of contamination by several bacteria …
View article: Molecular Simplification of Natural Products: Synthesis, Antibacterial Activity, and Molecular Docking Studies of Berberine Open Models
Molecular Simplification of Natural Products: Synthesis, Antibacterial Activity, and Molecular Docking Studies of Berberine Open Models Open
Berberine, the main bioactive component of many medicinal plants belonging to various genera such as Berberis, Coptis, and Hydrastis is a multifunctional compound. Among the numerous interesting biological properties of berberine is broad …
View article: Mycotoxin Removal by Lactobacillus spp. and Their Application in Animal Liquid Feed
Mycotoxin Removal by Lactobacillus spp. and Their Application in Animal Liquid Feed Open
The removal of mycotoxins from contaminated feed using lactic acid bacteria (LAB) has been proposed as an inexpensive, safe, and promising mycotoxin decontamination strategy. In this study, viable and heat-inactivated L. acidophilus CIP 76…
View article: Phenotypic and genomic characterization of Pseudomonas putida ITEM 17297 spoiler of fresh vegetables: Focus on biofilm and antibiotic resistance interaction
Phenotypic and genomic characterization of Pseudomonas putida ITEM 17297 spoiler of fresh vegetables: Focus on biofilm and antibiotic resistance interaction Open
View article: Combined Effect of Active Packaging of Polyethylene Filled with a Nano-Carrier of Salicylate and Modified Atmosphere to Improve the Shelf Life of Fresh Blueberries
Combined Effect of Active Packaging of Polyethylene Filled with a Nano-Carrier of Salicylate and Modified Atmosphere to Improve the Shelf Life of Fresh Blueberries Open
Blueberries are popular among consumers for their high nutritional value but are highly perishable due to the microbial decay. The use of active packaging that is able to interact with the food through releasing or absorbing substances can…
View article: Lubeluzole: from anti-ischemic drug to preclinical antidiarrheal studies
Lubeluzole: from anti-ischemic drug to preclinical antidiarrheal studies Open
View article: Lactoferrin-Derived Peptides as a Control Strategy against Skinborne Staphylococcal Biofilms
Lactoferrin-Derived Peptides as a Control Strategy against Skinborne Staphylococcal Biofilms Open
Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) widely colonize the human skin and play an active role in host defense. However, these bacteria may cause malodours and increase infection incidence rate in immune-compromised patients and individual…
View article: Genomic Analysis of Three Cheese-Borne Pseudomonas lactis with Biofilm and Spoilage-Associated Behavior
Genomic Analysis of Three Cheese-Borne Pseudomonas lactis with Biofilm and Spoilage-Associated Behavior Open
Psychrotrophic pseudomonads cause spoilage of cold fresh cheeses and their shelf-life reduction. Three cheese-borne Pseudomonas sp., ITEM 17295, ITEM 17298, and ITEM 17299 strains, previously isolated from mozzarella cheese, revealed disti…
View article: Active packaging for table grapes: Evaluation of antimicrobial performances of packaging for shelf life of the grapes under thermal stress
Active packaging for table grapes: Evaluation of antimicrobial performances of packaging for shelf life of the grapes under thermal stress Open
View article: Biofilm and Pathogenesis-Related Proteins in the Foodborne P. fluorescens ITEM 17298 With Distinctive Phenotypes During Cold Storage
Biofilm and Pathogenesis-Related Proteins in the Foodborne P. fluorescens ITEM 17298 With Distinctive Phenotypes During Cold Storage Open
In food chain, Pseudomonas spp. cause spoilage by reducing shelf life of fresh products, especially during cold storage, with a high economic burden for industries. However, recent studies have shed new light on health risks occurri…
View article: Structure-Based Identification and Design of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme-Inhibitory Peptides from Whey Proteins
Structure-Based Identification and Design of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme-Inhibitory Peptides from Whey Proteins Open
Besides their nutritional value, whey protein (WP) peptides are food components retaining important pharmacological properties for controlling hypertension. We herein report how the use of complementary experimental and theoretical investi…
View article: Antibiotic Resistant Pseudomonas Spp. Spoilers in Fresh Dairy Products: An Underestimated Risk and the Control Strategies
Antibiotic Resistant Pseudomonas Spp. Spoilers in Fresh Dairy Products: An Underestimated Risk and the Control Strategies Open
Microbial multidrug resistance (MDR) is a growing threat to public health mostly because it makes the fight against microorganisms that cause lethal infections ever less effective. Thus, the surveillance on MDR microorganisms has recently …
View article: Proteome Response of Staphylococcus xylosus DSM 20266T to Anaerobiosis and Nitrite Exposure
Proteome Response of Staphylococcus xylosus DSM 20266T to Anaerobiosis and Nitrite Exposure Open
The viability and competitiveness of Staphylococcus xylosus in meat mostly depend on the ability to adapt itself to rapid oxygen and nutrients depletion during meat fermentation. The utilization of nitrite instead of oxygen becomes …
View article: Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Citrus Water-Extracts Obtained by Microwave-Assisted and Conventional Methods
Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Citrus Water-Extracts Obtained by Microwave-Assisted and Conventional Methods Open
Citrus pomace is a huge agro-food industrial waste mostly composed of peels and traditionally used as compost or animal feed. Owing to its high content of compounds beneficial to humans (e.g., flavonoids, phenol-like acids, and terpenoids)…