Pub Date : 2026-04-15Epub Date: 2026-02-16DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148509
Yuanliang Zhong , Minxuan Chen , Siyu Yao , Qingqing Zhu , Xiangli Kong , Huang Zhang , Donghong Liu , Enbo Xu
This study investigated the effects of starch nanorods (SNRs) with distinct morphologies on the multiscale characteristics and 3D printing performance of protein-fortified mashed potatoes (MP) ink. SNRs were prepared from normal (N) and high-amylose (H) corn starches, and their influences on MP fortified with potato protein (PP) or pea protein isolate (PPI) were evaluated. Results showed that H-derived SNRs enhanced the yield stress and mechanical strength, but reduced its shear recovery rate, whereas N-derived SNRs decreased the ink's yield stress and improved its recovery. SNRs reinforced the hydrogen-bond network of the inks, reduced the weighted average relaxation time. Microscopic analysis demonstrated that SNRs alleviated protein-induced relaxation in the ink network, with the H90 group ink exhibiting the highest rigidity. During 3D printing, MPPPI-N90 and MPPPI-H90 samples displayed the highest shape fidelity, with their protein-fortified formulation containing much better crude protein and essential amino acid profiles than the commercial counterpart.
{"title":"Effects of rod-shaped nanostarch on the multiscale properties and 3D printing performance of protein-fortified mashed potatoes","authors":"Yuanliang Zhong , Minxuan Chen , Siyu Yao , Qingqing Zhu , Xiangli Kong , Huang Zhang , Donghong Liu , Enbo Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148509","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148509","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigated the effects of starch nanorods (SNRs) with distinct morphologies on the multiscale characteristics and 3D printing performance of protein-fortified mashed potatoes (MP) ink. SNRs were prepared from normal (N) and high-amylose (H) corn starches, and their influences on MP fortified with potato protein (PP) or pea protein isolate (PPI) were evaluated. Results showed that H-derived SNRs enhanced the yield stress and mechanical strength, but reduced its shear recovery rate, whereas N-derived SNRs decreased the ink's yield stress and improved its recovery. SNRs reinforced the hydrogen-bond network of the inks, reduced the weighted average relaxation time. Microscopic analysis demonstrated that SNRs alleviated protein-induced relaxation in the ink network, with the H90 group ink exhibiting the highest rigidity. During 3D printing, MP<sub>PPI-N90</sub> and MP<sub>PPI-H90</sub> samples displayed the highest shape fidelity, with their protein-fortified formulation containing much better crude protein and essential amino acid profiles than the commercial counterpart.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148509"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146209847","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 : 2026-04-15Epub Date: 2026-02-17DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148469
Xing-Wei Li , Zhong-Fei Gao , Kai-Jie Dong , Yu-Lun Li , Gui-Ge Hou , Yue-Xia Ding , Yun Hou
Food safety hazards induced by microorganisms and their contaminants have exert adverse effects on human health. Based on green food concepts, antimicrobial modification to foods is critical. Laminarin (LMA) is a natural functional polysaccharide that lack antibacterial properties. Herein, six long-chain alkyl-modified quaternized laminarin (C8QAS-LMA, C10QAS-LMA, C12QAS-LMA, C14QAS-LMA, C16QAS-LMA, C18QAS-LMA) were synthesized through alkaline-mediated nucleophilic substitution between LMA and quaternary ammonium (QAS). Their structures were characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR, elemental analysis, and GPC. Their solubility and antimicrobial properties were enhanced. Among them, C12QAS-LMA was the best. The water solubility of C12QAS-LMA was up to 2.03 g. The inhibitions of C12QAS-LMA were 92% and 88% against E. coli and S. aureus, respectively, at 0.50 mg/mL with non-toxicity. C12QAS-LMA exhibited potential antioxidant activity and biocompatibility relative to native LMA. As novel functional polysaccharides, QAS-LAM has the potential food industry applications, providing innovative solutions for functional food, preservation and packaging development.
{"title":"Long-chain alkyl-modified quaternized laminarin for enhanced antibacterial activity and food preservation","authors":"Xing-Wei Li , Zhong-Fei Gao , Kai-Jie Dong , Yu-Lun Li , Gui-Ge Hou , Yue-Xia Ding , Yun Hou","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148469","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148469","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Food safety hazards induced by microorganisms and their contaminants have exert adverse effects on human health. Based on green food concepts, antimicrobial modification to foods is critical. Laminarin (LMA) is a natural functional polysaccharide that lack antibacterial properties. Herein, six long-chain alkyl-modified quaternized laminarin (C8QAS-LMA, C10QAS-LMA, C12QAS-LMA, C14QAS-LMA, C16QAS-LMA, C18QAS-LMA) were synthesized through alkaline-mediated nucleophilic substitution between LMA and quaternary ammonium (QAS). Their structures were characterized by FT-IR, <sup>1</sup>H NMR, elemental analysis, and GPC. Their solubility and antimicrobial properties were enhanced. Among them, C12QAS-LMA was the best. The water solubility of C12QAS-LMA was up to 2.03 g. The inhibitions of C12QAS-LMA were 92% and 88% against <em>E. coli</em> and <em>S. aureus</em>, respectively, at 0.50 mg/mL with non-toxicity. C12QAS-LMA exhibited potential antioxidant activity and biocompatibility relative to native LMA. As novel functional polysaccharides, QAS-LAM has the potential food industry applications, providing innovative solutions for functional food, preservation and packaging development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148469"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146215694","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 : 2026-04-15Epub Date: 2026-02-17DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148423
Ting Li , Ying Lang , Yangyang Huo , Xuanjing Ren , Tianyi Cao , Yao Long , Botian Wu , Mingquan Huang , Baoguo Sun , Jihong Wu , Hehe Li
Baijiu is a traditional Chinese distilled spirit and one of the most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in China. Its complex aroma plays a central to product quality and consumer acceptance. Sulfur compounds, though present at trace levels, are crucial to Baijiu’s aroma due to their low odor thresholds and strong sensory impact. This review summarizes current advances in their detection, composition, sensory roles, interactions, and regulation across production stages. A total of 228 volatile, 44 aroma-active, and 5 key aroma-active sulfur compounds have been reported in Baijiu. Jiang-flavor Baijiu exhibits the greatest diversity, with up to 125 sulfur compounds. Notably, dimethyl trisulfide reaches 33,360 μg/L in Nong-flavor Baijiu, the highest level reported among all sulfur compounds. Sulfur compounds contribute to cellar, pickle, and sesame aromas, while their interactions with esters and acids enhance flavor complexity. Strategies for regulating these compounds during fermentation, distillation, and aging are also discussed.
{"title":"Relationship between sulfur compounds and Baijiu flavor: composition, flavor characteristics, and modulation","authors":"Ting Li , Ying Lang , Yangyang Huo , Xuanjing Ren , Tianyi Cao , Yao Long , Botian Wu , Mingquan Huang , Baoguo Sun , Jihong Wu , Hehe Li","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148423","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148423","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Baijiu is a traditional Chinese distilled spirit and one of the most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in China. Its complex aroma plays a central to product quality and consumer acceptance. Sulfur compounds, though present at trace levels, are crucial to Baijiu’s aroma due to their low odor thresholds and strong sensory impact. This review summarizes current advances in their detection, composition, sensory roles, interactions, and regulation across production stages. A total of 228 volatile, 44 aroma-active, and 5 key aroma-active sulfur compounds have been reported in Baijiu. Jiang-flavor Baijiu exhibits the greatest diversity, with up to 125 sulfur compounds. Notably, dimethyl trisulfide reaches 33,360 μg/L in Nong-flavor Baijiu, the highest level reported among all sulfur compounds. Sulfur compounds contribute to cellar, pickle, and sesame aromas, while their interactions with esters and acids enhance flavor complexity. Strategies for regulating these compounds during fermentation, distillation, and aging are also discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148423"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146215690","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 : 2026-04-15Epub Date: 2026-02-18DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148504
Chundi Yu , Ying Zhang , Zekun Ma , Ishfaq Ahmed , Tianjiao Xu , Qingli Yang , Liangtao Lv
Tropomyosin (TM), a major shrimp allergen, poses a significant challenge to food safety. This study aimed to develop a biosynthetic recombinant tropomyosin (rTM) as a standardized alternative to the natural tropomyosin (nTM) and to establish a sensitive detection method. Structural analyses using ultraviolet, fluorescence, and circular dichroism spectroscopies confirmed high similarity between rTM and nTM. Comparable allergenicity was further validated in a murine model. A novel lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) employing Prussian blue nanoparticles (PBNPs) as probes was subsequently developed. This assay exhibited a wide linear range of 0.1–50 μg/mL and a low detection limit of 0.051 μg/mL, and excellent specificity, accuracy, and precision in spiked food matrices. This work establishes a foundation for developing nTM alternatives and provides a reliable, portable platform for sensitively detecting macromolecular food allergens.
{"title":"The detection of shrimp allergenicity in food based on recombinant tropomyosin by LFIA method","authors":"Chundi Yu , Ying Zhang , Zekun Ma , Ishfaq Ahmed , Tianjiao Xu , Qingli Yang , Liangtao Lv","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148504","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148504","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tropomyosin (TM), a major shrimp allergen, poses a significant challenge to food safety. This study aimed to develop a biosynthetic recombinant tropomyosin (rTM) as a standardized alternative to the natural tropomyosin (nTM) and to establish a sensitive detection method. Structural analyses using ultraviolet, fluorescence, and circular dichroism spectroscopies confirmed high similarity between rTM and nTM. Comparable allergenicity was further validated in a murine model. A novel lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) employing Prussian blue nanoparticles (PBNPs) as probes was subsequently developed. This assay exhibited a wide linear range of 0.1–50 μg/mL and a low detection limit of 0.051 μg/mL, and excellent specificity, accuracy, and precision in spiked food matrices. This work establishes a foundation for developing nTM alternatives and provides a reliable, portable platform for sensitively detecting macromolecular food allergens.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148504"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146215647","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 : 2026-04-15Epub Date: 2026-02-17DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148395
Cassandre Jeannot , Bruno Le Bizec , Gaud Dervilly , Julien Parinet
Since food is a major route of exposure to chemical contaminants, this study aimed to develop and apply an innovative method to improve assessment of consumer exposure. Initially, a comprehensive targeted screening method was established for the simultaneous analysis of a wide range of residues (pesticides, veterinary drugs, and industrial chemicals) and contaminants (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), mycotoxins, and alkaloids) in food matrices. The method was validated for 858 chemicals spiked at 0.001, 0.01, and 0.1 mg.kg−1, following EU guidelines for pesticide residue analysis. Targeted screening of 872 (including 14 additional PFAS) chemicals revealed that 63% of the samples contained at least one contaminant, with 31 substances unequivocally identified. Finally, a supplementary suspect screening approach was used to compare MS/MS spectra, enabling the identification of 6 chemicals at level 1 and 109 chemicals at level 2a. These results demonstrate the robustness and value of a single first-line screening strategy across diverse complex food matrices, replacing at least five matrix-dependent targeted methods.
{"title":"Development, validation and application of a wide-scope targeted and suspect screening of residues and contaminants in seafood and dairy products using QuEChERS–UHPLC-QTOF-MS","authors":"Cassandre Jeannot , Bruno Le Bizec , Gaud Dervilly , Julien Parinet","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148395","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148395","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Since food is a major route of exposure to chemical contaminants, this study aimed to develop and apply an innovative method to improve assessment of consumer exposure. Initially, a comprehensive targeted screening method was established for the simultaneous analysis of a wide range of residues (pesticides, veterinary drugs, and industrial chemicals) and contaminants (<em>per</em>- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), mycotoxins, and alkaloids) in food matrices. The method was validated for 858 chemicals spiked at 0.001, 0.01, and 0.1 mg.kg<sup>−1</sup>, following EU guidelines for pesticide residue analysis. Targeted screening of 872 (including 14 additional PFAS) chemicals revealed that 63% of the samples contained at least one contaminant, with 31 substances unequivocally identified. Finally, a supplementary suspect screening approach was used to compare MS/MS spectra, enabling the identification of 6 chemicals at level 1 and 109 chemicals at level 2a. These results demonstrate the robustness and value of a single first-line screening strategy across diverse complex food matrices, replacing at least five matrix-dependent targeted methods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148395"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146224787","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 : 2026-04-15Epub Date: 2026-02-17DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148534
Biao Yang , Zhu Sun , Shengyu Zhang , Bo Lyu , Sainan Wang , Wendan Jing , Hansong Yu
As a significant component of agricultural and forestry biomass, hemicellulose is an abundant resource, biodegradable, nontoxic, environmentally friendly, and has good biocompatibility. Hemicellulose's structural variability – arising from diverse sugar compositions, branching patterns, different molecular weights, and degrees of polymerization across plant sources - significantly impacts hemicellulose performance in applications. Therefore, modifying hemicellulose to produce hemicellulose derivatives and enhance its comprehensive application value has attracted widespread attention. This article discusses three leading modification technologies: physical, chemical, and biological. The modification of hemicellulose alters its structure, improving both its hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, thereby enhancing its emulsifying ability. It also highlights that different modification methods correspond to different structure-property relationships, and these studies can lead to a variety of applications in the food industry.
{"title":"Extraction and modification methods of hemicellulose, modified structure-activity relationship, and applications of modified hemicellulose in the food industry","authors":"Biao Yang , Zhu Sun , Shengyu Zhang , Bo Lyu , Sainan Wang , Wendan Jing , Hansong Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148534","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148534","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As a significant component of agricultural and forestry biomass, hemicellulose is an abundant resource, biodegradable, nontoxic, environmentally friendly, and has good biocompatibility. Hemicellulose's structural variability – arising from diverse sugar compositions, branching patterns, different molecular weights, and degrees of polymerization across plant sources - significantly impacts hemicellulose performance in applications. Therefore, modifying hemicellulose to produce hemicellulose derivatives and enhance its comprehensive application value has attracted widespread attention. This article discusses three leading modification technologies: physical, chemical, and biological. The modification of hemicellulose alters its structure, improving both its hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, thereby enhancing its emulsifying ability. It also highlights that different modification methods correspond to different structure-property relationships, and these studies can lead to a variety of applications in the food industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148534"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146256779","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 : 2026-04-15Epub Date: 2026-02-10DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148383
Hongli Chao , Jing Wang , Yi Wang , Jing Tian , Yi Yang
Flavor esters are extensively used in food and cosmetic industries, yet their sustainable production remains challenging. This study developed a lipase bioreactor through artificial antibody-antigen-mediated immobilization for biocatalytic flavor ester synthesis via transesterification. Artificial antigens were prepared by lipase modification with p-nitrobenzaldehyde, while artificial antibodies were synthesized using 2-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,3-dioxolane (acetal-protected p-nitrobenzaldehyde analogue) as template molecules. These components self-assembled into immobilized lipase with 82.24 ± 0.13% immobilization efficiency, 17.59 ± 0.12 mg/g capacity, and 8.81 ± 0.27 U/mg specific activity. Integrating molecular simulations with acyl donor screening, the bioreactor achieved 97.18 ± 0.93% yield for cinnamyl acetate synthesis from cinnamyl alcohol and vinyl acetate. The system demonstrated exceptional continuous catalysis and scalability, confirming industrial translation potential. Successful synthesis of cinnamyl butyrate (86.25 ± 3.34%) and benzyl acetate (90.68 ± 2.25%) further established its versatility as a platform for diverse flavor ester production.
{"title":"Artificial antibody-antigen-mediated lipase immobilization via a simplified affinity recognition strategy for biocatalytic flavor ester synthesis through transesterification","authors":"Hongli Chao , Jing Wang , Yi Wang , Jing Tian , Yi Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148383","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148383","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Flavor esters are extensively used in food and cosmetic industries, yet their sustainable production remains challenging. This study developed a lipase bioreactor through artificial antibody-antigen-mediated immobilization for biocatalytic flavor ester synthesis via transesterification. Artificial antigens were prepared by lipase modification with <em>p</em>-nitrobenzaldehyde, while artificial antibodies were synthesized using 2-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,3-dioxolane (acetal-protected <em>p</em>-nitrobenzaldehyde analogue) as template molecules. These components self-assembled into immobilized lipase with 82.24 ± 0.13% immobilization efficiency, 17.59 ± 0.12 mg/g capacity, and 8.81 ± 0.27 U/mg specific activity. Integrating molecular simulations with acyl donor screening, the bioreactor achieved 97.18 ± 0.93% yield for cinnamyl acetate synthesis from cinnamyl alcohol and vinyl acetate. The system demonstrated exceptional continuous catalysis and scalability, confirming industrial translation potential. Successful synthesis of cinnamyl butyrate (86.25 ± 3.34%) and benzyl acetate (90.68 ± 2.25%) further established its versatility as a platform for diverse flavor ester production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148383"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146146118","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 : 2026-04-15Epub Date: 2026-02-10DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148380
Dan Zhang , Hao Tao , Kai Liu , Li-Wen Wang , Hao-Miao Guo , Shao-Min Yuan , Chun-Yu Kang
This study developed a highly stable intelligent film (SCMC-XG-GA-BA) based on sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (SCMC) as the matrix, blueberry anthocyanin (BA) as the indicator, xanthan gum (XG) as the stabilizer, and gallic acid (GA) as the co-pigment. The synergistic use of XG and GA significantly enhanced the color intensity and stability of the BA solution. Structural characterization demonstrated excellent compatibility among the components. The film displayed a tensile strength of 31.02 MPa, an elongation at break of 59.29%, robust barrier properties, and antioxidant activity ranging from 81.60% to 90.96%. The addition of XG and GA enhanced the film's stability, pH sensitivity, and ammonia responsiveness. In sturgeon freshness monitoring, the film displayed a distinct color transition from purple-red to yellow-green and prolonged the sturgeon's shelf life by approximately one day. These results indicated that the high-stability SCMC-XG-GA-BA film exhibited significant potential for real-time freshness monitoring and preservation of aquatic products.
{"title":"The synergistic effect of xanthan gum and gallic acid on enhancing blueberry anthocyanin stability in an intelligent film: Characterization and application in monitoring sturgeon freshness","authors":"Dan Zhang , Hao Tao , Kai Liu , Li-Wen Wang , Hao-Miao Guo , Shao-Min Yuan , Chun-Yu Kang","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148380","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148380","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study developed a highly stable intelligent film (SCMC-XG-GA-BA) based on sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (SCMC) as the matrix, blueberry anthocyanin (BA) as the indicator, xanthan gum (XG) as the stabilizer, and gallic acid (GA) as the co-pigment. The synergistic use of XG and GA significantly enhanced the color intensity and stability of the BA solution. Structural characterization demonstrated excellent compatibility among the components. The film displayed a tensile strength of 31.02 MPa, an elongation at break of 59.29%, robust barrier properties, and antioxidant activity ranging from 81.60% to 90.96%. The addition of XG and GA enhanced the film's stability, pH sensitivity, and ammonia responsiveness. In sturgeon freshness monitoring, the film displayed a distinct color transition from purple-red to yellow-green and prolonged the sturgeon's shelf life by approximately one day. These results indicated that the high-stability SCMC-XG-GA-BA film exhibited significant potential for real-time freshness monitoring and preservation of aquatic products.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148380"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146153073","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 : 2026-04-15Epub Date: 2026-02-08DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148325
Yaqi Zhao, Aravind Kumar Bingi, Qinchun Rao
Egg is one of the Big-Nine allergenic foods in the U.S., and accurate detection of its allergenic proteins is critical for food safety. Chicken serum albumin (CSA, Gal d 5), an allergen found in egg yolk, chicken meat, and avian-derived materials, remains under-detected in food products. This study aimed to characterize CSA and develop a quantitative Western blot (qWB) assay for the detection of CSA. After characterization, (1) high temperature (>69.61 °C) decreased CSA extractability, (2) in vitro allergenicity was detected by human plasma, and (3) CSA was verified in egg white. A monoclonal antibody 3H4E9 was characterized as specific to poultry serum albumin. The optimized qWB assay exhibited good selectivity (specific to poultry species), working range (0.3–20 ppm), and sensitivity (ppm level). This assay enables sensitive and reliable CSA detection on food contact surfaces, facilitating risk assessment of undeclared egg yolk residues and improving food safety management practices.
鸡蛋是美国九大致敏食品之一,准确检测其致敏蛋白对食品安全至关重要。鸡血清白蛋白(CSA, Gal d 5)是一种在蛋黄、鸡肉和禽类衍生材料中发现的过敏原,在食品中仍未被检测到。本研究旨在对CSA进行表征,并建立CSA的定量Western blot (qWB)检测方法。经鉴定,(1)高温(>69.61 °C)降低了CSA的可提取性,(2)人血浆检测体外致敏性,(3)在蛋清中验证了CSA。一种单克隆抗体3H4E9对家禽血清白蛋白具有特异性。优化后的qWB法具有良好的选择性(对禽类品种有特异性)、工作范围(0.3-20 ppm)和灵敏度(ppm水平)。该方法能够对食品接触面进行敏感可靠的CSA检测,促进未申报蛋黄残留物的风险评估,提高食品安全管理水平。
{"title":"Quantitative Western blot assay for the detection of chicken serum albumin (Gal d 5)","authors":"Yaqi Zhao, Aravind Kumar Bingi, Qinchun Rao","doi":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148325","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148325","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Egg is one of the Big-Nine allergenic foods in the U.S., and accurate detection of its allergenic proteins is critical for food safety. Chicken serum albumin (CSA, Gal d 5), an allergen found in egg yolk, chicken meat, and avian-derived materials, remains under-detected in food products. This study aimed to characterize CSA and develop a quantitative Western blot (qWB) assay for the detection of CSA. After characterization, (1) high temperature (>69.61 °C) decreased CSA extractability, (2) in vitro allergenicity was detected by human plasma, and (3) CSA was verified in egg white. A monoclonal antibody 3H4E9 was characterized as specific to poultry serum albumin. The optimized qWB assay exhibited good selectivity (specific to poultry species), working range (0.3–20 ppm), and sensitivity (ppm level). This assay enables sensitive and reliable CSA detection on food contact surfaces, facilitating risk assessment of undeclared egg yolk residues and improving food safety management practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":318,"journal":{"name":"Food Chemistry","volume":"508 ","pages":"Article 148325"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146138846","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 : 2026-04-15Epub Date: 2026-02-08DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.148333
Paola Teresa Ogando-Rivas , Isabel Escriche , Ernesto Francisco Simó-Alfonso , Enrique Javier Carrasco-Correa
Authentication of honey according to its botanical origin is essential for quality control. Traditional melissopalynological methods are time-consuming and subjective, motivating the search for faster alternatives. In this work, HPLC-UV protein fingerprinting approach was developed to classify honeys of different floral origins. Previously, proteins were isolated and preconcentrated using a gold nanoparticle-assisted solid-phase extraction. 61 Spanish honey samples from chestnut, heather, and thyme origins were studied where 27 different bee-derived proteins were identified. Distinct protein fingerprint patterns were observed where heather showed the most diverse SPE protein fingerprint, chestnut honey a more balanced distribution and thyme honey displayed higher levels of stress-related proteins. A linear discriminant analysis model was developed using sum-normalized protein abundances. The model was trained with 40 samples and externally validated with 21 independent samples, achieving 100% correct classification. The results demonstrate that bee-origin proteins reflect floral influences and can serve as stable biomarkers for honey authentication.
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