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View article: Development and characterization of biobased sprayable mulches
Development and characterization of biobased sprayable mulches Open
Polyethylene plastic mulch (PPM) films have been employed in high-value and specialty crop production as a physical barrier to weed growth since the 1950s. Over the last decade, due to the environmental problems associated with PPM, biodeg…
View article: Oilseed‐based metabolic engineering of astaxanthin and related ketocarotenoids using a plant‐derived pathway: Lab‐to‐field‐to‐application
Oilseed‐based metabolic engineering of astaxanthin and related ketocarotenoids using a plant‐derived pathway: Lab‐to‐field‐to‐application Open
Summary Ketocarotenoids, including astaxanthin, are red lipophilic pigments derived from the oxygenation of β‐carotene ionone rings. These carotenoids have exceptional antioxidant capacity and high commercial value as natural pigments, esp…
View article: Encapsulation of fish oil in natural wax-based solid lipid particles using supercritical carbon dioxide: a green strategy to develop stable powder fish oil
Encapsulation of fish oil in natural wax-based solid lipid particles using supercritical carbon dioxide: a green strategy to develop stable powder fish oil Open
SC-CO 2 assisted particle formation method resulted in stable powder fish oil formulation in an easy and efficient way.
View article: Boosting curcumin bioavailability with egg white protein aerogels: A sustainable supercritical CO₂-based approach for enhanced bioaccessibility, antioxidant activity, and anti-inflammatory effects
Boosting curcumin bioavailability with egg white protein aerogels: A sustainable supercritical CO₂-based approach for enhanced bioaccessibility, antioxidant activity, and anti-inflammatory effects Open
This study introduces a novel approach to impregnate curcumin into egg white protein (EWP) aerogels using supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) technology, with aerogels fabricated through two different gelation methods. SC-CO2-assisted im…
View article: Design strategies of polysaccharide, protein and lipid-based nano-delivery systems in improving the bioavailability of polyphenols and regulating gut homeostasis
Design strategies of polysaccharide, protein and lipid-based nano-delivery systems in improving the bioavailability of polyphenols and regulating gut homeostasis Open
Polyphenols are plant secondary metabolites that have attracted much attention due to their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and gut homeostasis promoting effects. However, food matrix interaction, poor solubility, and strong digestion and …
View article: Formation of hollow solid lipid microparticles from natural waxes using supercritical carbon dioxide
Formation of hollow solid lipid microparticles from natural waxes using supercritical carbon dioxide Open
In this study, the potential of natural waxes, namely, candelilla wax (CLW) and carnauba wax (CW), was explored to form extra‐hard shell hollow solid lipid particles using a particle formation process based on supercritical fluid technolog…
View article: A green approach to obtaining concentrated lipophilic bioactives from oil-rich extracts via biocatalytic alcoholysis in supercritical carbon dioxide
A green approach to obtaining concentrated lipophilic bioactives from oil-rich extracts via biocatalytic alcoholysis in supercritical carbon dioxide Open
A novel green method to concentrate β-carotene was developed by (i) ethanolysis of triolein using a commercial immobilized lipase (Novozym 435) in a supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) bioreactor, and (ii) isolation of the produced fatty…
View article: Phospholipid recovery from sweet whey by combination of electrodialytic processes and understanding of specific mechanisms involved
Phospholipid recovery from sweet whey by combination of electrodialytic processes and understanding of specific mechanisms involved Open
Electrodialysis with bipolar membrane (EDBM) combined with a subsequent 4–6 fold dilution was demonstrated to allow high phospholipid (PL) recovery and defatting rate. However, the economic and environmental drawbacks of such dilution limi…
View article: Enhancing the bioaccessibility of lycopene from tomato processing byproducts via supercritical carbon dioxide extraction
Enhancing the bioaccessibility of lycopene from tomato processing byproducts via supercritical carbon dioxide extraction Open
Tomato peel and seed from tomato processing industry are treated as waste; however, they contain lycopene, a high-value bioactive compound. In this study, lycopene was extracted from tomato peel and seed using supercritical carbon dioxide …
View article: Phospholipid recovery from sweet whey and whey protein concentrate: Use of electrodialysis with bipolar membrane combined with a dilution factor as an ecoefficient method
Phospholipid recovery from sweet whey and whey protein concentrate: Use of electrodialysis with bipolar membrane combined with a dilution factor as an ecoefficient method Open
Electrodialysis with bipolar membrane (EDBM) is promising to recover phospholipids (PLs) from sweet whey and whey protein concentrate (WPC), as it promotes lipoprotein complex formation following a decrease in pH and ionic strength. The ai…
View article: Food Chemistry 2018: Mathematical modeling of the chemical and sensory changes within almonds throughout storage- Ozan N Ciftci-University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Food Chemistry 2018: Mathematical modeling of the chemical and sensory changes within almonds throughout storage- Ozan N Ciftci-University of Nebraska-Lincoln Open
Additional investigations of almond degradation below typical industrial storage circumstances from a quantitative perspective are warranted. This education modelled the effects of packaging, temperature (TEMP), qualified humidity (RH), an…
View article: Encapsulation of astaxanthin-enriched camelina oil extract in ovalbumin/gum arabic stabilized emulsion with/without crosslinking by tannic acid
Encapsulation of astaxanthin-enriched camelina oil extract in ovalbumin/gum arabic stabilized emulsion with/without crosslinking by tannic acid Open
Astaxanthin, as a high-value red carotenoid, has attracted much attention in recent years.The astaxanthin-enriched camelina oil extract can be a promising natural antioxidant and colorant.Therefore, effort is demanded to overcome the low o…
View article: Expression of the Arabidopsis <scp>WRINKLED</scp> 1 transcription factor leads to higher accumulation of palmitate in soybean seed
Expression of the Arabidopsis <span>WRINKLED</span> 1 transcription factor leads to higher accumulation of palmitate in soybean seed Open
Summary Soybean ( Glycine max [L.] Merr.) is a commodity crop highly valued for its protein and oil content. The high percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids in soybean oil results in low oxidative stability, which is a key parameter for…
View article: Development of omega‐3‐rich <i>Camelina sativa</i> seed oil emulsions
Development of omega‐3‐rich <i>Camelina sativa</i> seed oil emulsions Open
Camelina sativa seed is an underutilized oil source rich in omega‐3 fatty acids; however, camelina oil is not fully explored for food applications. Its high omega‐3 content makes it susceptible to oxidation, which may limit food applicatio…