Pub Date : 2026-02-11DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148376
Eduardo Liza-Diaz, Karlien De Roeck, Nore Struyf, Julie Lobry, An Bautil, Celine Monnet, Renaud Toussaint, Christophe M. Courtin, Mickaël Durand-Dubief, Mohammad N. Rezaei
{"title":"Performance and viability of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) during baking: An integrative electrical resistance oven (ERO) approach","authors":"Eduardo Liza-Diaz, Karlien De Roeck, Nore Struyf, Julie Lobry, An Bautil, Celine Monnet, Renaud Toussaint, Christophe M. Courtin, Mickaël Durand-Dubief, Mohammad N. Rezaei","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148376","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.8,"publicationDate":"2026-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146153195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-11DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148393
Teng Hui , Zhengfeng Fang , Yong Yang , Yiming Sun , Jianxun Li
This study revealed the odor fingerprint of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA)-rich fried pork meat derived from finishing pigs fed a diet supplemented with linseed oil and selenomethionine (Se-Met), using a gas chromatography–mass spectrometry coupled with electronic nose and sensory tests. Linseed oil and Se-Met reduced the precursors of volatile compounds in fried meat, such as lipids, free fatty acids, free amino acids, and reducing sugars, thereby decreasing content- and odor-advantaged volatile compounds, particularly aldehydes. Characteristic odor profiles were constructed based on the composition of odor-advantaged volatile compounds determined by odor activity values. The visualized characteristic odor profiles were 1-octen-3-ol:hexanal:2,4-decadienal (13:5:1), 1-octen-3-ol:hexanal (3:1), and 1-octen-3-ol:hexanal:benzaldehyde (9:4:1) for fried meat from pigs fed traditional soybean oil, linseed oil, and linseed oil supplemented with Se-Met, respectively. The results of the electronic nose analysis and sensory evaluation confirmed significant differences in the characteristic odor profiles of fried meat from finishing pigs.
{"title":"The content- and odor-advantaged volatile compounds and the visualized characteristic odor profile of n-3 PUFA-rich fried pork meat obtained from finishing pigs fed a diet enriched with linseed oil and selenomethionine","authors":"Teng Hui , Zhengfeng Fang , Yong Yang , Yiming Sun , Jianxun Li","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148393","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148393","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study revealed the odor fingerprint of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA)-rich fried pork meat derived from finishing pigs fed a diet supplemented with linseed oil and selenomethionine (Se-Met), using a gas chromatography–mass spectrometry coupled with electronic nose and sensory tests. Linseed oil and Se-Met reduced the precursors of volatile compounds in fried meat, such as lipids, free fatty acids, free amino acids, and reducing sugars, thereby decreasing content- and odor-advantaged volatile compounds, particularly aldehydes. Characteristic odor profiles were constructed based on the composition of odor-advantaged volatile compounds determined by odor activity values. The visualized characteristic odor profiles were 1-octen-3-ol:hexanal:2,4-decadienal (13:5:1), 1-octen-3-ol:hexanal (3:1), and 1-octen-3-ol:hexanal:benzaldehyde (9:4:1) for fried meat from pigs fed traditional soybean oil, linseed oil, and linseed oil supplemented with Se-Met, respectively. The results of the electronic nose analysis and sensory evaluation confirmed significant differences in the characteristic odor profiles of fried meat from finishing pigs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148393"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146153418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-11DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148262
Xingguang Dong, Mindy Y. Wang, Yimeng Zhao, Paul Pidakala, Petra Coetzee, Bev Thwaites, Emma Sherman, David Jin, Farhana R. Pinu
{"title":"A flavoromics approach reveals the association between volatile compounds and consumer perception for different pear varieties","authors":"Xingguang Dong, Mindy Y. Wang, Yimeng Zhao, Paul Pidakala, Petra Coetzee, Bev Thwaites, Emma Sherman, David Jin, Farhana R. Pinu","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148262","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148262","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.8,"publicationDate":"2026-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146160597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-11DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148369
Hamid Shirkhanloo, Ali Faghihi Zarandi, Maryam Faraji
A novel ultrasound-assisted heterogeneous suspension ionic-liquid micro-solid-phase extraction (USA-HSIL-μ-SPE) method based on N-benzyl-N-methyl thiourea immobilized on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (NB-NMT@MWCNTs) was developed for the speciation and determination of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) in water and food samples. The proposed method is based on the selective extraction of chromium species via sulfur-containing functional groups, followed by analysis using atomic trapping flame atomic absorption spectrometry (AT-FAAS). The adsorbent demonstrated a high chromium adsorption capacity of 199.5 mg/g. Under optimized conditions, the method achieved a mean enrichment factor of 48.5, a low detection limit of 0.15 μg/L, a wide linear range of 0.5–330 μg/L, and good precision with an RSD of 2.02% (n = 10). The accuracy and reliability of this method were confirmed through analysis of certified reference materials, comparison with IC-ICP-MS, and recovery studies on spiked samples. The proposed approach is simple, sensitive, and suitable for chromium speciation in food samples.
采用多壁碳纳米管(NB-NMT@MWCNTs)固定n -苄基- n -甲基硫脲(n -苄基- n -甲基硫脲)为载体,建立了超声辅助非均相悬浮离子-液微固相萃取法(USA-HSIL-μ-SPE),用于水和食品样品中Cr(III)和Cr(VI)的形成和测定。该方法基于含硫官能团选择性提取铬,然后使用原子捕获火焰原子吸收光谱法(AT-FAAS)进行分析。该吸附剂对铬的吸附量为199.5 mg/g。在优化条件下,该方法平均富集因子为48.5,检出限为0.15 μg/L,线性范围为0.5 ~ 330 μg/L,精密度为2.02% (n = 10)。通过对标准物质的分析、与IC-ICP-MS的对比以及加标样品的回收率研究,证实了该方法的准确性和可靠性。该方法简便、灵敏,适用于食品样品中铬的形态分析。
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Pub Date : 2026-02-11DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148398
Ju Yeon Ha , Mi-Jung Choi , Yeon-Ji Jo
In this study, rice protein hydrolysates (RPHs) were prepared using four proteases (Alcalase, Flavourzyme, Neutrase, and Protamex) and their structural and functional properties were systematically compared. Alcalase and Protamex generated diverse low-molecular-weight peptides that enhanced solubility and interfacial tension reduction, whereas Flavourzyme mainly released short peptides and free amino acids, increasing hydrophobicity with limited solubility. Emulsion characterization revealed that droplet size, distribution, and rheology were affected by both enzyme type and oil fraction (30–70%). At 70% oil, only Flavourzyme- and Protamex-stabilized emulsions were measurable, with Flavourzyme showing the highest viscosity and yield stress. High-pressure homogenization (HPH) further reduced droplet sizes to 343–517 nm and improved colloidal stability. Notably, Flavourzyme- and Neutrase-derived emulsions formed monomodal nanoemulsions with highly negative ζ-potential, whereas Alcalase and Protamex resulted in broader distributions and residual aggregates. These findings demonstrate that protease specificity and homogenization regime act synergistically to govern peptide structure, interfacial behavior, and emulsion stability.
{"title":"Enzyme-specific structural modifications regulate interfacial properties and emulsion stability of rice protein hydrolysates","authors":"Ju Yeon Ha , Mi-Jung Choi , Yeon-Ji Jo","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148398","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148398","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, rice protein hydrolysates (RPHs) were prepared using four proteases (Alcalase, Flavourzyme, Neutrase, and Protamex) and their structural and functional properties were systematically compared. Alcalase and Protamex generated diverse low-molecular-weight peptides that enhanced solubility and interfacial tension reduction, whereas Flavourzyme mainly released short peptides and free amino acids, increasing hydrophobicity with limited solubility. Emulsion characterization revealed that droplet size, distribution, and rheology were affected by both enzyme type and oil fraction (30–70%). At 70% oil, only Flavourzyme- and Protamex-stabilized emulsions were measurable, with Flavourzyme showing the highest viscosity and yield stress. High-pressure homogenization (HPH) further reduced droplet sizes to 343–517 nm and improved colloidal stability. Notably, Flavourzyme- and Neutrase-derived emulsions formed monomodal nanoemulsions with highly negative ζ-potential, whereas Alcalase and Protamex resulted in broader distributions and residual aggregates. These findings demonstrate that protease specificity and homogenization regime act synergistically to govern peptide structure, interfacial behavior, and emulsion stability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148398"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146160602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This study proposes an alternative strategy using Staphylococcus vitulinus protease as the sole fermentative starter in Harbin dry sausages and explores its mechanism. S. vitulinus protease promoted the accumulation of low-molecular-weight proteins (7–20 kDa) and correspondingly increased the content of α-helix and random coil in the secondary structure. The addition of the protease significantly increased peptide and free amino acid (FAA) contents (p < 0.05), enhancing FAA taste activity values. Metabolomics revealed elevated levels of taste peptides, amino acids and derivatives, and unsaturated fatty acids. Simultaneously, volatile compounds including aldehydes, esters, ketones, and acids were enhanced. The addition of S. vitulinus protease promoted protein digestion and absorption, aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, and biosynthesis of amino acids. Molecular docking analysis indicated that hydrogen bonding is the primary interaction between the protease and myosin heavy chain as well as phosphorylase.
{"title":"Single-starter replacement strategy: Insights from untargeted metabolomics and GC–MS into the role of Staphylococcus vitulinus protease in promoting protein hydrolysis and flavor enhancement in Harbin dry sausage","authors":"Yuhang Fan, Fangda Sun, Qian Chen, Qian Liu, Chao Zhang, Baohua Kong","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148397","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148397","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study proposes an alternative strategy using <em>Staphylococcus vitulinus</em> protease as the sole fermentative starter in Harbin dry sausages and explores its mechanism. <em>S. vitulinus</em> protease promoted the accumulation of low-molecular-weight proteins (7–20 kDa) and correspondingly increased the content of α-helix and random coil in the secondary structure. The addition of the protease significantly increased peptide and free amino acid (FAA) contents (<em>p</em> < 0.05), enhancing FAA taste activity values. Metabolomics revealed elevated levels of taste peptides, amino acids and derivatives, and unsaturated fatty acids. Simultaneously, volatile compounds including aldehydes, esters, ketones, and acids were enhanced. The addition of <em>S. vitulinus</em> protease promoted protein digestion and absorption, aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis, and biosynthesis of amino acids. Molecular docking analysis indicated that hydrogen bonding is the primary interaction between the protease and myosin heavy chain as well as phosphorylase.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148397"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146160598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-11DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148331
Isa Hazbawi , Hamed Etezadi
Walnut oil, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and bioactive compounds, is a valuable food product but highly prone to oxidation, affecting its quality and shelf life. This study evaluated and optimized the influence of ultrasound-assisted extraction on the quality attributes of Tuyserkan walnut oil. Response surface methodology (RSM) with a central composite design was applied to assess the effects of ultrasound duration (10–40 min) and power (600–1000 W) on extraction yield (EY), acid value (AV), peroxide value (PV), moisture and volatile content (MC), and overall acceptability (OA). Results showed that ultrasound duration had a major negative effect on quality indices, while power mainly enhanced yield. Optimal conditions (16.37 min, 758.12 W) achieved the highest EY (63.2%) and OA (4.60) with acceptable AV (0.50 mg KOH.g−1) and PV (6.90 meq O₂.kg−1). Simultaneous optimization maximized yield while preserving quality, potentially minimizing commercial losses.
{"title":"Modeling and optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of walnut oil: Achieving a balance between high yield and desirable chemical quality","authors":"Isa Hazbawi , Hamed Etezadi","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148331","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148331","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Walnut oil, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and bioactive compounds, is a valuable food product but highly prone to oxidation, affecting its quality and shelf life. This study evaluated and optimized the influence of ultrasound-assisted extraction on the quality attributes of Tuyserkan walnut oil. Response surface methodology (RSM) with a central composite design was applied to assess the effects of ultrasound duration (10–40 min) and power (600–1000 W) on extraction yield (EY), acid value (AV), peroxide value (PV), moisture and volatile content (MC), and overall acceptability (OA). Results showed that ultrasound duration had a major negative effect on quality indices, while power mainly enhanced yield. Optimal conditions (16.37 min, 758.12 W) achieved the highest EY (63.2%) and OA (4.60) with acceptable AV (0.50 mg KOH.g<sup>−1</sup>) and PV (6.90 meq O₂.kg<sup>−1</sup>). Simultaneous optimization maximized yield while preserving quality, potentially minimizing commercial losses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148331"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146160601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-02-10DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148391
Chao Ji , Jiaxiu Yao , Yuxiao Lu , Xiangan Li , Sentao Liu , Marti Z. Hua , Henry K. Rotich , Lara Tinacci , Wenjie Zheng , Liangjuan Zhao , Xiaonan Lu
Fraudulent substitution of sturgeon caviar with lower-value roe or non-sturgeon eggs poses risks to consumer protection and sturgeon conservation. In this study, a dual-mode loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay was developed for rapid and on-site authentication of sturgeon (Acipenseridae)-derived components in caviar. This assay integrates SYTO-9 real-time fluorescence and hydroxynaphthol blue colorimetry within a closed-tube system. Primers targeting a conserved region of the Acipenser and Huso cytochrome b gene generated a 190-bp amplicon, enabling detection of sturgeon genomic DNA down to 0.1 pg at 64 °C within 10 min, accompanied by a visible sky-blue color change and fluorescence signal. High analytical specificity was demonstrated with no amplification observed from 14 non-Acipenseridae fish samples. Validation using 17 commercial caviar products showed complete agreement with sequencing-based species identification. The simplicity, speed, and closed-tube format of this assay reduce equipment needs and contamination risks, supporting its suitability for regulatory, commercial, and conservation applications.
{"title":"Dual real-time fluorescent and colorimetric LAMP assay for rapid and on-site identification of sturgeon (Acipenser and Huso)","authors":"Chao Ji , Jiaxiu Yao , Yuxiao Lu , Xiangan Li , Sentao Liu , Marti Z. Hua , Henry K. Rotich , Lara Tinacci , Wenjie Zheng , Liangjuan Zhao , Xiaonan Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148391","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148391","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fraudulent substitution of sturgeon caviar with lower-value roe or non-sturgeon eggs poses risks to consumer protection and sturgeon conservation. In this study, a dual-mode loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay was developed for rapid and on-site authentication of sturgeon (Acipenseridae)-derived components in caviar. This assay integrates SYTO-9 real-time fluorescence and hydroxynaphthol blue colorimetry within a closed-tube system. Primers targeting a conserved region of the <em>Acipenser</em> and <em>Huso</em> cytochrome b gene generated a 190-bp amplicon, enabling detection of sturgeon genomic DNA down to 0.1 pg at 64 °C within 10 min, accompanied by a visible sky-blue color change and fluorescence signal. High analytical specificity was demonstrated with no amplification observed from 14 non-Acipenseridae fish samples. Validation using 17 commercial caviar products showed complete agreement with sequencing-based species identification. The simplicity, speed, and closed-tube format of this assay reduce equipment needs and contamination risks, supporting its suitability for regulatory, commercial, and conservation applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148391"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146146073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}