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Food Bioactives: Extraction, Analytical Characterization, Encapsulation and Their Health Effects
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Food Bioactives: Extraction, Analytical Characterization, Encapsulation and Their Health Effects

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 October 2024) | Viewed by 9747

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Dr. Maria da Conceição Oliveira

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Centro de Quimica Estrucural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
Interests: mass spectrometry; conservation and restoration; nutraceuticals; pigments; dyes
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Dr. Maria do Carmo Martins Serrano

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1. Instituto Nacional de Invesigação Agraria e Veterenária (INIAV, IP), 2780-157 Oeiras, Portugal
2. LEAF—Linking Landscape, Agriculture and Food Center, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1349-117 Lisboa, Portugal
Interests: evaluation of food quality and safety; fruits and vegetables; aromatic and medicinal plants; technology transfer; extraction of natural additives compounds; extraction of natural colorants; bio-compatible solvents; antioxidants and bactericides; encapsulation; natural additives; flavors or the natural colorants; food matrices
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Dear Colleagues,

Bioactive compounds represent a broad class of dietary metabolites derived from fruits and vegetables, such as polyphenols, carotenoids, tocopherols, and glucosinolates, among others, with cancer-preventive potential. Recently, food bioactive substances have been widely used, such as nutraceuticals and functional foods. We welcome research on the effects of food bioactives on human health to this Special Issue.

Fruit and vegetable processing wastes, such as pomace and peel parts, are potential raw materials for the extraction, isolation, and recovery of bioactive compounds. This Special Issue welcomes articles on greener and more environmentally friendly emerging extraction methods and the analytical characterisation of food bioactives.

Many bioactive molecules present in food are sensitive during processing and are easily oxidized and degraded, especially when exposed to heat, light, and pH. This Special Issue invites academics who discuss the impact of encapsulating bioactive compounds and the encapsulation technology used in the food industry to increase shelf life, functional properties, and release in a targeted and uniform manner during food processing or consumption.

Dr. Maria da Conceição Oliveira
Dr. Maria do Carmo Martins Serrano
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Keywords

  • food bioactives
  • food waste
  • polyphenolics
  • health benefits
  • extraction
  • analysis
  • encapsulation

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Interactions of White Mugwort (Artemisia lactiflora Wall.) Extract with Food Ingredients during In Vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion and Their Impact on Bioaccessibility of Polyphenols in Various Model Systems
by Nacha Udomwasinakun, Shikha Saha, Ana-Isabel Mulet-Cabero, Peter J. Wilde and Tantawan Pirak
Foods 2024, 13(18), 2942; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13182942 - 18 Sep 2024
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The bioaccessibility of phytochemicals is an important factor for new functional food design. The interaction of white mugwort extract (FE) and food ingredients (coconut oil, egg white albumen, brown rice powder, inulin, and mixtures thereof) was determined after in vitro digestion to inform [...] Read more.
The bioaccessibility of phytochemicals is an important factor for new functional food design. The interaction of white mugwort extract (FE) and food ingredients (coconut oil, egg white albumen, brown rice powder, inulin, and mixtures thereof) was determined after in vitro digestion to inform the development of a functional soup for an aging population. Coconut oil exerted a protective effect on polyphenols, showing the highest bioaccessibility (62.9%) and antioxidant activity after intestinal digestion (DPPH 12.38 mg GAE/g DW, FRAP 0.88 mol Fe(ll)/g DW). In contrast, egg white albumen had the most significant negative effect on the polyphenol stability, resulting in the lowest bioaccessibility (12.49%). Moreover, FE promoted the emulsion stability and delayed starch digestion by inhibiting amylase activity via non-specific polyphenol–protein interactions, resulting in a decrease in the total reducing sugars (TRS) released during digestion. It also limited the protein digestion, probably due to the complex formation of polyphenols and proteins, consequently reducing the bioaccessibility of both amino acids and polyphenols. These findings provide useful information for designing functional food products that could promote the bioaccessibility and bioactivity of natural extracts. Full article
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Characterization of Degraded Konjac Glucomannan from an Isolated Bacillus licheniformis Strain with Multi-Enzyme Synergetic Action
by Xueting Zhang, Jieqiong Ding, Minghong Liao, Xin Meng, Yubiao Fu, Linjuan Huang, Zhongfu Wang and Qingling Wang
Foods 2024, 13(13), 2041; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13132041 - 27 Jun 2024
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The large molecular weight and high viscosity of natural konjac glucomannan (KGM) limit its industrial application. Microbial degradation of low-molecular-weight KGM has health benefits and various biological functions; however, the available KGM strains used in the industry have microbial contamination and low degradation [...] Read more.
The large molecular weight and high viscosity of natural konjac glucomannan (KGM) limit its industrial application. Microbial degradation of low-molecular-weight KGM has health benefits and various biological functions; however, the available KGM strains used in the industry have microbial contamination and low degradation efficiencies. Therefore, exploring novelly adaptable strains is critical for industrial processes. Here, the Bacillus licheniformis Z7-1 strain isolated from decaying konjac showed high efficiency for KGM degradation. The monosaccharide composition of the degradation products had a reduced molar ratio of mannose to glucose, indicating that Z7-1 preferentially degraded glucose in KGM. The degraded component was further characterized by ESI-MS, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and it also exhibited good antibacterial activity against various food-spoilage bacteria. Genome sequencing and zymolytic analysis revealed that abundant carbohydrate-active enzymes exist in the Z7-1 genome, with at least five types of extracellular enzymes responsible for KGM degradation, manifesting multi-enzyme synergetic action. The extracellular enzymes had significant thermal stability, indicating their potential application in industry. This study provides an alternative method for obtaining low-molecular-weight KGM with antibacterial functions and supports foundational knowledge for its development as a biocatalyst for the direct conversion of biomass polysaccharides into functional components. Full article
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Chemical Profile and Biological Activities of Brassica rapa and Brassica napus Ex Situ Collection from Portugal
by Carmo Serrano, M. Conceição Oliveira, V. R. Lopes, Andreia Soares, Adriana K. Molina, Beatriz H. Paschoalinotto, Tânia C. S. P. Pires, Octávio Serra and Ana M. Barata
Foods 2024, 13(8), 1164; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13081164 - 11 Apr 2024
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This study aimed to analyse the chemical profile and biological activities of 29 accessions of Brassica rapa (turnips) and 9 of Brassica napus (turnips and seeds) collections, maintained ex situ in Portugal. HPLC-HRMS allowed the determination of glucosinolates (GLS) and polyphenolic compounds. The [...] Read more.
This study aimed to analyse the chemical profile and biological activities of 29 accessions of Brassica rapa (turnips) and 9 of Brassica napus (turnips and seeds) collections, maintained ex situ in Portugal. HPLC-HRMS allowed the determination of glucosinolates (GLS) and polyphenolic compounds. The antioxidant and antimicrobial activities were determined by using relevant assays. The chemical profiles showed that glucosamine, gluconasturtiin, and neoglucobrassin were the most abundant GLS in the extracts from the turnip accessions. Minor forms of GLS include gluconapoleiferin, glucobrassicanapin, glucoerucin, glucobrassin, and 4-hydroxyglucobrassin. Both species exhibited strong antioxidant activity, attributed to glucosinolates and phenolic compounds. The methanol extracts of Brassica rapa accessions were assessed against a panel of five Gram-negative bacteria (Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar, and Yersinia enterocolitica) and three Gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus cereus, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus). The extracts exhibited activity against S. enterica and S. aureus, and two showed inhibitory activity against E. coli and Y. enterocolitica. This study provides valuable insights into the chemical composition and biological properties of Brassica rapa and Brassica napus collections in Portugal. The selected accessions can constitute potential sources of natural antioxidants and bioactive compounds, which can be used in breeding programs and improving human health and to promote healthy food systems. Full article
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Encapsulation Properties of Mentha piperita Leaf Extracts Prepared Using an Ultrasound-Assisted Double Emulsion Method
by Bhawna Sobti, Afaf Kamal-Eldin, Sanaa Rasul, Mariam Saeed Khalfan Alnuaimi, Khulood Jaber Jasim Alnuaimi, Alia Ali Khsaif Alhassani, Mariam M. A. Almheiri and Akmal Nazir
Foods 2023, 12(9), 1838; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12091838 - 28 Apr 2023
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Double emulsions (W1/O/W2) have long been used in the food and pharmaceutical industries to encapsulate hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs and bioactive compounds. This study investigated the effect of different types of emulsifiers (plant- vs. animal-based proteins) on the encapsulation [...] Read more.
Double emulsions (W1/O/W2) have long been used in the food and pharmaceutical industries to encapsulate hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs and bioactive compounds. This study investigated the effect of different types of emulsifiers (plant- vs. animal-based proteins) on the encapsulation properties of Mentha piperita leaf extract (MLE) prepared using the double emulsion method. Using response surface methodology, the effect of ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions (amplitude 20–50%; time 10–30 min; ethanol concentration 70–90%) on the total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity (percent inhibition) of the MLE was studied. MLE under optimized conditions (ethanol concentration 76%; amplitude 39%; time 30 min) had a TPC of 62.83 mg GA equivalents/g and an antioxidant activity of 23.49%. The optimized MLE was encapsulated using soy, pea, and whey protein isolates in two emulsifying conditions: 4065× g/min and 4065× g/30 s. The droplet size, optical images, rheology, and encapsulation efficiency (EE%) of the different encapsulated MLEs were compared. The W1/O/W2 produced at 4065× g/min exhibited a smaller droplet size and higher EE% and viscosity than that prepared at 4065× g/30 s. The higher EE% of soy and pea protein isolates indicated their potential as an effective alternative for bioactive compound encapsulation. Full article
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Towards a Greener Future: Sustainable Innovations in the Extraction of Lavender (Lavandula spp.) Essential Oil
by Sara Hedayati, Mohammad Tarahi, Arghavan Madani, Seyed Mohammad Mazloomi and Mohammad Hashem Hashempur
Foods 2025, 14(1), 100; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14010100 - 2 Jan 2025
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Lavender is one of the most appreciated aromatic plants, with high economic value in food, cosmetics, perfumery, and pharmaceutical industries. Lavender essential oil (LEO) is known to have demonstrative antimicrobial, antioxidant, therapeutic, flavor and fragrance properties. Conventional extraction methods, e.g., steam distillation (SD) [...] Read more.
Lavender is one of the most appreciated aromatic plants, with high economic value in food, cosmetics, perfumery, and pharmaceutical industries. Lavender essential oil (LEO) is known to have demonstrative antimicrobial, antioxidant, therapeutic, flavor and fragrance properties. Conventional extraction methods, e.g., steam distillation (SD) and hydro-distillation (HD), have been traditionally employed to extract LEO. However, the low yield, high energy consumption, and long extraction time of conventional methods have prompted the introduction of novel extraction technologies. Some of these innovative approaches, such as ohmic-assisted, microwave-assisted, supercritical fluid, and subcritical water extraction approaches, are used as substitutes to conventional extraction methods. While other methods, e.g., sonication, pulsed electric field, and cold plasma, can be used as a pre-treatment that is preceded by conventional or emerging extraction technologies. These innovative approaches have a great significance in reducing the energy consumption, shortening the extraction time, and increasing the extraction yield and the quality of EOs. Therefore, they can be considered as sustainable extraction technologies. However, the scale-up of emerging technologies to an industrial level should also be investigated from the techno-economic points of view in future studies. Full article
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