The Application of Enzymatic Catalytic Conversion in the Preparation of High-Value-Added Nutritional Foods and the Detection of Food Composition

A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Biotechnology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 574

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School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Interests: enzymatic catalysis; high-value-added nutritional chemicals; nutritional food preparation; food component detection; food contaminants detection; food additives detection; enzyme; biosensor
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Dear Colleagues,

Enzymatic catalytic conversion plays a crucial role in the preparation of high-value-added nutritional foods and the detection of food components. The following is a detailed discussion of these two applications:

  1. Application of Enzymatic Catalytic Conversion in the Preparation of High-Value-Added Nutritional Foods

Enzymatic catalytic conversion technology utilizes the catalytic action of enzymes to efficiently and specifically catalyse chemical reactions under mild conditions, thereby preparing various high-value-added nutritional chemicals.

  1. Application of Enzymatic Catalytic Conversion in Food Component Detection

Enzymatic catalytic conversion technology stands as a cornerstone in the realm of food chemistry, not merely confined to the preparation of essential nutritional chemicals but also shining brightly as a biosensor in the detection of food components, contaminants, and additives. Its versatility and precision make it an indispensable tool in the food industry.

Prof. Dr. Bin Zou
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Keywords

  • enzymatic catalytic conversion
  • high-value-added nutritional chemicals
  • nutritional food preparation
  • food component detection
  • food contaminant detection
  • food additive detection
  • enzyme biosensors

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Application Progress of Immobilized Enzymes in the Catalytic Synthesis of 1,3-Dioleoyl-2-palmitoyltriglyceride Structured Lipids
by Xing Ni, Ting Feng, Yuyang Zhang, Zhiyuan Lin, Fanzhuo Kong, Xue Zhang, Qiongya Lu, Yani Zhao and Bin Zou
Foods 2025, 14(3), 475; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14030475 - 2 Feb 2025
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In recent years, the preparation of OPO (1,3-dioleoyl-2-palmitoyltriglyceride)-structured lipids through immobilized lipase catalysis has emerged as a research hotspot in the fields of food and biomedical sciences. OPO structured lipids, renowned for their unique molecular structure and biological functions, find wide applications in [...] Read more.
In recent years, the preparation of OPO (1,3-dioleoyl-2-palmitoyltriglyceride)-structured lipids through immobilized lipase catalysis has emerged as a research hotspot in the fields of food and biomedical sciences. OPO structured lipids, renowned for their unique molecular structure and biological functions, find wide applications in infant formula milk powder, functional foods, and nutritional supplements. Lipase-catalyzed reactions, known for their efficiency, high selectivity, and mild conditions, are ideal for the synthesis of OPO structured lipids. Immobilized lipases not only address the issues of poor stability and difficult recovery of free enzymes but also enhance catalytic efficiency and reaction controllability. This review summarizes the latest advancements in the synthesis of OPO structured lipids using immobilized lipases, focusing on immobilization methods, enhancements in enzyme activity and stability, the optimization of reaction conditions, and improvements in product purity and yield. Furthermore, it delves into the reaction mechanisms of enzymatic synthesis of OPO structured lipids, process optimization strategies, and the challenges and broad prospects faced during industrial applications. Full article
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