Recent Progress in Modified Atmosphere Packaging and Biopolymeric Films and Coatings for Fresh Strawberry Shelf ‐Life Extension
Fresh strawberries (FS) have a limited shelf life. Modified atmosphere packaging has been used to extend FS' shelf life. Biopolymeric films and coatings are technologies used to extent FS' shelf life. Active molecules have been used to manufacture films and coatings. ABSTRACTStrawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a valuable crop cultivated worldwide. This fruit is mainly consumed fresh and is an important source of vitamin C, fat-soluble vitamins and carotenoids. However, fresh strawberries (FS) have a limited shelf life. Conventionally, the shelf life of FS has been extended using refrigeration coupled with modified atmosph...
Source: Packaging Technology and Science - April 24, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Erika Paulsen,
Sof ía Barrios,
Nicolas Bogdanoff,
Gabriel Coelho Leandro,
Germán Ayala Valencia Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Development of natural dye photosensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells: a review
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Apr 22. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33360-4. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is a photovoltaic device that can be produced from natural source pigments or natural dyes. The selection of natural dyes for DSSC application is currently under research. The utilization of natural dye materials that are easy to obtain, cost-effective, and non-toxic can reduce waste during DSSC fabrication. Natural dyes can be extracted from plants through extraction and chromatography methods. The suitability and viability of utilizing natural dyes as photosensitizers in DSSCs can be pr...
Source: Cell Research - April 22, 2024 Category: Cytology Authors: Aripin Triyanto Nora'aini Ali Hasiah Salleh Jan Setiawan Norhafiza I Yatim Source Type: research
Glycaemic control among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: an updated review
Endokrynol Pol. 2024 Apr 22. doi: 10.5603/ep.99519. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has become a major public health concern, causing significant disability and death worldwide. Fuelled by a modern sedentary lifestyle and poor dietary practices, T2DM affects at least 10.5% of the world's population. This paper seeks to review the progress made by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) in addressing T2DM, focusing on glycaemic control proportions and comparing it with the 2015 review. The results indicate no signif...
Source: Endokrynologia Polska - April 22, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ahmad Ali Alrasheedi Source Type: research
Development of natural dye photosensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells: a review
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Apr 22. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33360-4. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is a photovoltaic device that can be produced from natural source pigments or natural dyes. The selection of natural dyes for DSSC application is currently under research. The utilization of natural dye materials that are easy to obtain, cost-effective, and non-toxic can reduce waste during DSSC fabrication. Natural dyes can be extracted from plants through extraction and chromatography methods. The suitability and viability of utilizing natural dyes as photosensitizers in DSSCs can be pr...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 22, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Aripin Triyanto Nora'aini Ali Hasiah Salleh Jan Setiawan Norhafiza I Yatim Source Type: research
Geniposide Attenuates Oxygen-glucose Deprivation/Recovery-induced Retinal Ganglion Cell Injury via Akt/Nrf-2 Signaling Pathway
CONCLUSION: Hence, it can be suggested that Gen provides neuroprotection against the OGD/R-induced injury of R28 cells by activating the Akt/Nrf-2 signaling pathway, which is beneficial for the clinical treatment of glaucoma.PMID:38644710 | DOI:10.2174/0109298673272406231212054710 (Source: Current Medicinal Chemistry)
Source: Current Medicinal Chemistry - April 22, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Minghai Hu Dekun Chen Xiuyu Wu Guo-Feng Ren Source Type: research
Snacking pattern among IT professionals from Pune, India
This study aims to determine the pattern and factors associated with snacking among IT professionals from various multinational corporations (MNCs) in Pune, Maharashtra, India.This cross-sectional study considered 404 IT professionals aged 21 to 50 years. A convenient sampling method was adopted to administer a validated questionnaire. Information on snacking patterns and factors associated with snacking were recorded. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data with p = 0.05. The participation was voluntary, and confidentiality was ensured.The mean age of the participants was 31 ± 7.9 yea...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - April 22, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Prabhashwori Devi Devaki Gokhale Anuja Phalle Source Type: research
Molecules, Vol. 29, Pages 1893: Based on HPLC and HS-GC-IMS Techniques, the Changes in the Internal Chemical Components of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. Fruit at Different Harvesting Periods Were Analyzed
This study provides a theoretical basis for the suitable harvesting time of Schisandra chinensis for different uses, and promotes the high-quality development of the Schisandra chinensis industry. (Source: Molecules)
Source: Molecules - April 22, 2024 Category: Chemistry Authors: Bowei Sun Yiping Yan Mingjie Ma Jinli Wen Yanli He Yining Sun Pengqiang Yuan Peilei Xu Yiming Yang Zihao Zhao Li Cao Wenpeng Lu Tags: Article Source Type: research
Acorus calamus Linn.: A novel neuroprotective approach for traumatic brain injury in Drosophila melanogaster
CONCLUSIONS: AC mitigated behavioral deficits, oxidative damage, and neurotransmitter imbalance in fruit flies after TBI. These findings indicate AC may be more effective than individual drugs for TBI therapy. Further research into its neuroprotective phytochemicals is warranted.PMID:38643931 | DOI:10.1016/j.brainres.2024.148953 (Source: Brain Research)
Source: Brain Research - April 21, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Sunishtha Kalra Himanshu Sachdeva Aditya Bhushan Pant Govind Singh Source Type: research
A systematic review of observational studies exploring the relationship between health and non-weight-centric eating behaviours
This study aimed to systematically evaluate 'health-centric' eating behaviour reflective of weight-neutral approaches, and their relationship with health (physical and mental) and health promoting behaviours. A systematic search was performed, identifying observational studies with adult populations, ≥1 physical/mental health outcome(s), and ≥1 validated measure(s) of health-centric eating behaviour. Study design, sample characteristics and outcomes were extracted and characterised into four domains. Our search identified 8281 records, with 86 studies, 75 unique datasets, and 78 unique exposures including 94,710 indivi...
Source: Appetite - April 21, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Melissa Eaton Yasmine Probst Tiarna Foster Julia Messore Laura Robinson Source Type: research
Fruitful changes? Exploring household fruit purchase decisions following comprehensive food policy regulations in Chile
This study analyzes whether, following the announcement, modification, and implementation of Chile's Food Labeling and Advertising law targeting highly processed food (occurring in 2012, 2015, and 2016, respectively), households improved their fruit purchase decisions: purchase participation (i.e., buying likelihood) and purchase quantity. Expenditure data from a representative sample of Chilean households were employed, covering two consecutive survey waves conducted in 2011/2012 and 2016/2017. After controlling for socioeconomic factors (e.g., prices and income), results indicate that only purchase participation increase...
Source: Appetite - April 20, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Grace Melo Source Type: research
Biological characterization of emerging fungal pathogen Colletotrichum associated with mango (Mangifera indica L.) post-harvest anthracnose from Vietnam
CONCLUSIONS: To the best of our knowledge, it is the first study reporting the identification of the pathogens: C. fructicola and C. asianum responsible for postharvest fruit anthracnose of mango in Vietnam.PMID:38643317 | DOI:10.1007/s11033-024-09523-4 (Source: Molecular Biology Reports)
Source: Molecular Biology Reports - April 20, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Ruize Tao Bingjuan Yang Li Lin Shahzad Munir Yuchuan Li Xi Wang Min Huang Source Type: research
Formulation and application of poly lactic acid, gum, and cellulose-based ternary bioplastic for smart food packaging: A review
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 18:131687. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131687. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn future, global demand for low-cost-sustainable materials possessing good strength is going to increase tremendously, to replace synthetic plastic materials, thus motivating scientists towards green composites. The PLA has been the most promising sustainable bio composites, due to its inherent antibacterial property, biodegradability, eco-friendliness, and good thermal and mechanical characteristics. However, PLA has certain demerits such as poor water and gas barrier properties, and low glass transition temperatur...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 20, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Sayani Mavai Aarti Bains Kandi Sridhar Summya Rashid Gehan M Elossaily Nemat Ali Prince Chawla Minaxi Sharma Source Type: research
Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease who regularly consume fruits and vegetables present lower prevalence of disease activation: a cross-sectional study
Exclusion diets are common practices among individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Reports that certain foods trigger or worsen symptoms are recurrent but lack evidence. The aim of the study was to identify which foods were most frequently avoided by patients with Crohn's Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and whether the consumption of any food group was associated with disease activity. (Source: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN)
Source: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN - April 20, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Patr ícia Sauer, Vivian Cristine Luft, Valesca Dall’Alba Source Type: research
Diet and physical activity behaviors: how are they related to illness perceptions, coping, and health-related quality of life in young people with hereditary cancer syndromes?
AbstractIndividuals with inherited cancer syndromes, such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), may be motivated to adopt health-protective behaviors, such as eating more fruits and vegetables and increasing physical activity. Examining these health behaviors among young people with high lifetime genetic cancer risk may provide important insights to guide future behavioral interventions that aim to improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL). We used a self-regulatory framework to investigate relationships among diet and physical activity behaviors and psychosocial constructs (e.g., illness perceptions, coping, HRQOL) in adole...
Source: Journal of Behavioral Medicine - April 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Sex difference in the association of dietary fiber intake with visceral fat volume in Japanese adults
ConclusionWe observed a sex-specific association between dietary fiber intake and VFV in Japanese adults. This study suggests that efforts against visceral fat accumulation should take account of the source of dietary fiber. (Source: European Journal of Nutrition)
Source: European Journal of Nutrition - April 20, 2024 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research
