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View article: Surface properties of mycoparasitic Pythium species and their interaction with model materials
Surface properties of mycoparasitic Pythium species and their interaction with model materials Open
View article: UHPLC-PAD Protocol for the Simultaneous Identification of Polyphenols and Bitter Acids: Organoleptic and Nutraceutical Fingerprinting of Bergamot-Flavored Craft Beer
UHPLC-PAD Protocol for the Simultaneous Identification of Polyphenols and Bitter Acids: Organoleptic and Nutraceutical Fingerprinting of Bergamot-Flavored Craft Beer Open
In this study, a UHPLC-PDA method for the simultaneous identification of polyphenols and bitter acids (alpha, beta, and isoalpha) in beer was developed. The resulting chemical profiles were leveraged to distinguish the characteristics of f…
View article: Exploring Non-Thermal Plasma and UV Radiation as Biofilm Control Strategies against Foodborne Filamentous Fungal Contaminants
Exploring Non-Thermal Plasma and UV Radiation as Biofilm Control Strategies against Foodborne Filamentous Fungal Contaminants Open
In recent years, non-thermal plasma (NTP) has emerged as a promising tool for decontamination and disinfection within the food industry. Given the increasing resistance of microbial biofilms to conventional disinfectants and their adverse …
View article: Advancements in Analytical Protocols for Organoleptic and Nutraceutical Fingerprinting of Craft Beer
Advancements in Analytical Protocols for Organoleptic and Nutraceutical Fingerprinting of Craft Beer Open
This study outlines the development of an innovative method utilizing UHPLC-PDA for the simultaneous identification of polyphenols and bitter acids (alpha-acids, beta-acids, and iso-alpha-acids) in beer samples. The resulting chemical prof…
View article: Comparative assessment of UV-C radiation and non-thermal plasma for inactivation of foodborne fungal spores suspension <i>in vitro</i>
Comparative assessment of UV-C radiation and non-thermal plasma for inactivation of foodborne fungal spores suspension <i>in vitro</i> Open
The comparative efficacy of UV radiation and non-thermal plasma (NTP) on key foodborn fungal contaminants was studied. UV-C radiation (254 nm) did not significantly suppress the metabolic activity of cells are spore germination whereas NTP…
View article: Alcohol-Free Beer Produced Using Maltose-Negative Wine Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae with Probiotic Potential
Alcohol-Free Beer Produced Using Maltose-Negative Wine Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae with Probiotic Potential Open
The ideal yeast for the production of alcohol-free beer does not form ethanol, produces a distinct and pleasant taste and has probiotic properties. This study characterized the potential of a wine yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae CCM 9181, …
View article: Biocontrol Using Pythium oligandrum during Malting of Fusarium-Contaminated Barley
Biocontrol Using Pythium oligandrum during Malting of Fusarium-Contaminated Barley Open
This study investigates the potential of Pythium oligandrum (strains M1 and 00X48) as a biocontrol agent in suppressing the growth of Fusarium culmorum and the production of mycotoxins during the malting of naturally contaminated barley (H…
View article: Xanthohumol-Enriched Beer Does Not Exert Antitumorigenic Effects on HeLa Cell Line In Vivo
Xanthohumol-Enriched Beer Does Not Exert Antitumorigenic Effects on HeLa Cell Line In Vivo Open
Xanthohumol is a hop-derived flavonoid that has been widely examined for its health-protecting and antitumorigenic properties, but not yet in a natural beer matrix. The aim of the study was to investigate the antitumorigenic potential of a…
View article: Functional Properties of Dunaliella salina and Its Positive Effect on Probiotics
Functional Properties of Dunaliella salina and Its Positive Effect on Probiotics Open
The unicellular green microalga Dunaliella is a potential source of a wide range of nutritionally important compounds applicable to the food industry. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Dunaliella salina dried biomass on the…
View article: Factors Influencing the Production of Extracellular Polysaccharides by the Green Algae Dictyosphaerium chlorelloides and Their Isolation, Purification, and Composition
Factors Influencing the Production of Extracellular Polysaccharides by the Green Algae Dictyosphaerium chlorelloides and Their Isolation, Purification, and Composition Open
The freshwater green microalgae, Dictyosphaerium chlorelloides (CCALA 330), has the ability to produce extracellular polysaccharides (EPS). Conditions for optimum growth and EPS overproduction were determined in laboratory-scale tubular ph…
View article: Structural Characterization of Mono- and Dimethylphosphatidylethanolamines from Various Organisms Using a Complex Analytical Strategy including Chiral Chromatography
Structural Characterization of Mono- and Dimethylphosphatidylethanolamines from Various Organisms Using a Complex Analytical Strategy including Chiral Chromatography Open
Two minor phospholipids, i.e., mono- and/or dimethylphosphatidylethanolamines, are widespread in many organisms, from bacteria to higher plants and animals. A molecular mixture of methyl-PE and dimethyl-PE was obtained from total lipids by…
View article: Quantification of Microscopic Filamentous Fungal Biofilms – Choosing the Suitable Methodology
Quantification of Microscopic Filamentous Fungal Biofilms – Choosing the Suitable Methodology Open
View article: Methods for suppressing Fusarium infection during malting and their effect on malt quality
Methods for suppressing Fusarium infection during malting and their effect on malt quality Open
The incidence of Fusarium head blight (FHB) in cereal grains such as barley and wheat is of growing concern due to climate change threatening food safety. Further processing of cereals by malting provides an ideal environment for the growt…
View article: Influence of Cultivation Conditions on the Sioxanthin Content and Antioxidative Protection Effect of a Crude Extract from the Vegetative Mycelium of Salinispora tropica
Influence of Cultivation Conditions on the Sioxanthin Content and Antioxidative Protection Effect of a Crude Extract from the Vegetative Mycelium of Salinispora tropica Open
Due to their bioavailability, glycosylated carotenoids may have interesting biological effects. Sioxanthin, as a representative of this type of carotenoid, has been identified in marine actinomycetes of the genus Salinispora. This study ev…
View article: Prebiotic and Immunomodulatory Properties of the Microalga Chlorella vulgaris and Its Synergistic Triglyceride-Lowering Effect with Bifidobacteria
Prebiotic and Immunomodulatory Properties of the Microalga Chlorella vulgaris and Its Synergistic Triglyceride-Lowering Effect with Bifidobacteria Open
The microalga Chlorella and strains of Bifidobacterium have been used in human or animal food supplements for decades because of their positive health effects. The presented study assessed different properties of C. vulgaris and its combin…
View article: Functional Properties of Chlorella vulgaris, Colostrum, and Bifidobacteria, and Their Potential for Application in Functional Foods
Functional Properties of Chlorella vulgaris, Colostrum, and Bifidobacteria, and Their Potential for Application in Functional Foods Open
The market for new functional foods and food supplements is rapidly evolving, with a current emphasis on using natural sources. Algae, probiotics, and colostrum are rich sources of nutrients and bioactive compounds with positive effects on…
View article: Spoilage of bottled lager beer contaminated with <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> var. <i>diastaticus</i>
Spoilage of bottled lager beer contaminated with <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> var. <i>diastaticus</i> Open
Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus is a feared contaminant in the brewing industry, causing super-attenuation and deterioration in beer quality. The aim of this study was to monitor parameters of bottled lager beer contaminated with…
View article: Cooking oil-surfactant emulsion in water for harvesting Chlorella vulgaris by sedimentation or flotation
Cooking oil-surfactant emulsion in water for harvesting Chlorella vulgaris by sedimentation or flotation Open
View article: Influence of nitrogen sources on growth of thraustochytrids in waste water from the demineralization of cheese whey
Influence of nitrogen sources on growth of thraustochytrids in waste water from the demineralization of cheese whey Open
An experimental design was ued to optimize the growth of two thraustochytrids, (Schizochytrium limacinum PA-968 and Japonochytrium marinum AN-4), on different nitrogen sources (yeast extract, corn steep liquor, ammonium sulphate) supplemen…
View article: Interference of model wastewater components with flocculation of Chlorella sorokiniana induced by calcium phosphate precipitates
Interference of model wastewater components with flocculation of Chlorella sorokiniana induced by calcium phosphate precipitates Open
View article: Alcohol and Health: Standards of Consumption, Benefits and Harm - a Review
Alcohol and Health: Standards of Consumption, Benefits and Harm - a Review Open
In order to establish a clear limit between protective and harmful effects of alcohol consumption, it is necessary to define patterns of consumption. However, there is no universally recognized quantitative classification for patterns of c…
View article: Harvesting of Microalgae by Flocculation
Harvesting of Microalgae by Flocculation Open
Due to increasing demands for microalgal biomass and products originating from microalgae, large-scale production systems are necessary. However, current microalgal production technologies are not cost-effective and are hindered by various…
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View article: Suppression of fungal contamination by<i>Pythium oligandrum</i>during malting of barley
Suppression of fungal contamination by<i>Pythium oligandrum</i>during malting of barley Open
Fungal contamination of malting barley can contribute mycotoxins and potentially compromise beer quality. Several physical, chemical and biological treatments during the malting process have been developed to decrease fungal contamination.…
View article: Evaluating the effect of chitosan layer on bioaccessibility and cellular uptake of curcumin nanoemulsions
Evaluating the effect of chitosan layer on bioaccessibility and cellular uptake of curcumin nanoemulsions Open
Curcumin nanoemulsions stabilized by whey protein isolate were successfully developed using high-pressure homogenization. The effect of a chitosan layer deposition using the layer-by-layer technique on nanoemulsions' stability was evaluate…
View article: Erratum to: Selective bioaccumulation of rubidium by microalgae from industrial wastewater containing rubidium and lithium
Erratum to: Selective bioaccumulation of rubidium by microalgae from industrial wastewater containing rubidium and lithium Open
View article: Adhesion of<i>Megasphaera cerevisiae</i>onto solid surfaces mimicking materials used in breweries
Adhesion of<i>Megasphaera cerevisiae</i>onto solid surfaces mimicking materials used in breweries Open
Developments in filling technologies have led to a reduction in oxygen content in beer, thus producing an anaerobic environment suitable for the growth of anaerobic beer-spoiling microorganisms. Anaerobic bacteria survive well in a biofilm…
View article: Assessing the influence of a chitosan layer on curcumin nanoemulsions bioaccessibility and apparent permeability coefficient
Assessing the influence of a chitosan layer on curcumin nanoemulsions bioaccessibility and apparent permeability coefficient Open
View article: The impact of xanthohumol on a brewing yeast's viability, vitality and metabolite formation
The impact of xanthohumol on a brewing yeast's viability, vitality and metabolite formation Open
In the original published article 1, one of the author names was spelled incorrectly. Aurora B. Carvalho should appear as Aurora R. Barbosa.