Editorial Board
Publication date: December 2018Source: Food Science and Human Wellness, Volume 7, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Food Science and Human Wellness)
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - December 20, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Rapid and easy determination of morphine in chafing dish condiments with colloidal gold labeling based lateral flow strips
Publication date: Available online 30 November 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Wei Chen, Xin-ni Li, Qian Wu, Li Yao, Jianguo XuAbstractIn order to enhance the flavor of chafing dish and increase the attraction of consumers, the poppy shell is reported to be illegally added to the condiments of chafing dish. In this research, a rapid, simple, and convenient method based on the classic immunochromatographic lateral flow strip (LFS) with gold nanoparticles (GNPs) labeling was developed for easy monitoring of morphine (MOP), an effective component of poppy shell. Under optimized conditions, this developed...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - December 1, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Procoagulant Constituents from Cordyceps militaris
Publication date: Available online 24 November 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Juanjuan Zhang, Wei Zhang, Zhenhua Yin, Changqin Li, Wenyi KangAbstractCordyceps militaris, belongs to Clavicipitaceae family, was investigated for its chemical compounds, and six compounds were isolated and purified by silica gel column chromatography, Sephadex LH-20 and recrystallization, and their structures were elucidated by spectral techniques and physicochemical properties as ergosterol (1), adenosine (2), cordycepin (3), ergosterol peroxide (4), tetracosanoic acid 2,3-dihydroxypropylester (5), mannitol (6). Procoagu...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - November 25, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Anti-inflammatory activity of Alpinia officinarum hance on rat colon inflammation and tissue damage in DSS induced acute and chronic colitis models
Publication date: Available online 3 November 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Vijayabharathi Rajendiran, N. Vidhya, Sivasithambaram Niranjali DevarajABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to investigate the possible prophylactic effects of Alpinia officinarum hance on experimentally induced acute and chronic colitis models, in-vivo and in-vitro. Acute and chronic colitis were induced in Male Wistar rats by administration of Dextran Sulfate Sodium (DSS) in drinking water. DSS induction exhibited colon shrinkage, increased the Disease Activity Index (DAI) score, increased the levels of inflammatory marke...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - November 3, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Hypolipidemic effect of coffee silver skin in rats fed a high-fat diet
Publication date: Available online 3 November 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Ayman Mohammed El-Anany, Rehab Farouk M. AliAbstractThe present study was conducted to evaluate the hypolipidemic effects of coffee silver skin (CSS) supplementation in rats fed a highfat diet (HFD). A total of 40 albino rats were used in the present study. The groups were as follows: Rats fed a normal diet, N group; high fat diet, HFD group; high fat diet +10% CSS, HFD 10; HFD + 15% CSS, HFD 15; HFD + 20% CSS, HFD 20; the diets were followed for 8 weeks. Blood samples were collected at the end of the experiment. At ...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - November 3, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Application of in vitro and in vivo models in the study of food allergy
Publication date: Available online 24 October 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Jianjian Huang, Changjun Liu, Yanbo Wang, Chong Wang, Menghua Xie, Yi Qian, Linglin FuAbstractFood allergy is one of the most important food safety problems that has attracted increasing attention. The food allergy experimental models provide not only the accurate allergen detection and evaluation methods but also the powerful approaches for mechanism investigations. In this paper, we reviewed the common food allergy cell models including mast cell, basophil granulocyte and basophil, as well as the animal models of BALB/c mo...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - October 24, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Evaluation of renoprotective effect of Chinese chive extracts on adenine-induced chronic renal failure
Publication date: Available online 24 October 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Qiang-Ming Li, Jian-Ping Luo, Li-Hua Pan, Xue-Qiang ZhaAbstractThe renoprotective effects of Chinese chive water and ethanol extracts (CCWE and CCEE) on adenine-induced chronic renal failure (CRF) mice were evaluated in this study. Results showed that the renal pathological damages and the enhancement of serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen of CRF mice could be significantly alleviated by the treatment of CCWE, but not CCEE. When the concentration of CCWE reached 200 mg/kg/day, the area of renal pathological damage was...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - October 24, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Effects of a flavonoid-enriched orange peel extract against type 2 diabetes in the obese ZDF rat model
Publication date: Available online 10 October 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Alexander Gosslau, Emmanuel Zachariah, Shiming Li, Chi-Tang HoAbstractEffects of an enriched orange peel extract (OPE) against type 2 diabetes (T2D) were analyzed in ZDF rats which were hyperglycemic, dyslipidemic and express pro-inflammatory markers. Glucose related parameters were lowered in the lean control and metformin group as compared to ZDF vehicle controls. OPE was well tolerated and induced a decline in fasted blood glucose and increase levels of fed glucose although to a lesser degree as compared to metformin. How...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - October 12, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
In vitro antioxidant capacity and free radical scavenging evaluation of standardized extract of Costus afer leaf
Publication date: Available online 28 September 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): T.G. Atere, O.A. Akinloye, R.N. Ugbaja, D.A. Ojo, G. DealtryAbstractAbsolute methanol extract leaf of Costus afer was comprehensively investigated for free radical scavenging activities and antioxidant activities using battery of testing: 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging, hydroxyl radical scavenging, hydrogen peroxide radical scavenging, 2, 2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) scavenging, nitric oxide inhibition, anti-lipid peroxidation, ferrous chelating potential, reducing power...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - October 5, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Corn Phytochemicals and Their Health Benefits
Publication date: Available online 5 September 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Sheng Siyuan, Li Tong, Rui Hai LiuAbstractWhole grain has a wide range of phytochemicals exhibiting health benefits of lowering risk of chronic diseases. As commonly consumed grain product, corn has unique profiles of nutrients and phytochemicals when compared with other whole grains. Corn nutrients and phytochemicals include vitamins (A, B, E, and K), minerals (Mg, P, and K), phenolic acids (ferulic acid, coumaric acid, and syringic acid), carotenoids and flavonoids (anthocyanins), and dietary fiber. More and more scientif...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - September 5, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Nutraceutical support for respiratory diseases
Publication date: Available online 5 September 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Yu-Ya Hwang, Yuan-Soon HoAbstractRespiratory diseases have been a major health concern for human beings since several decades. Soothing the irritated nasal passages and airways had been a mutual necessity in multiple ancient cultures. In ancient China, herbs were largely used to help deal with cough and reduce mucus, thereby maintaining respiratory health. In India, knowledge of herb-related remedies passed down through generations (Calixto et al., 2004) [1]. In the human society, freshly prepared herb ointments, including ...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - September 5, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
The feasibility study of natural pigments as food colorants and seasonings pigments safety on dried tofu coloring
Publication date: Available online 5 September 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Wei-Sheng Lin, Pei Hua He, Chi-Fai Chau, Bo-Kang Liou, Shiming Li, Min-Hsiung PanAbstractIn order to improve appetite, attract consumers and even conform to the food culture, food coloring has become one of the necessary links in modern food processing. For example, dried-tofu will be colored by adding artificial food colors (AFCs) such as sunset yellow, cochineal red A or other seasonings like soy sauce. However, the dispute persists about whether AFCs are harmful to health. Some studies indicate AFCs affect children’s i...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - September 5, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Role of Calpain System in Meat Tenderness: A Review
Publication date: Available online 22 August 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Z.F. Bhat, James D. Morton, Susan L. Mason, Alaa El-Din A. BekhitAbstractAging is a popular method used by meat industry for improving the sensory attributes of meat. Despite the advent of many novel technologies, aging has not lost its charm and is still widely used commercially as a post-mortem intervention for tenderization. Aging improves the tenderness of meat through disruption of the muscle structure by intracellular proteolytic systems. Muscles undergo various molecular changes that cause proteolysis of key myofibrill...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - August 23, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Study of interaction between metal ions and quercetin
Publication date: Available online 9 August 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Taiane Souza de Castilho, Tatiane Brescovites Matias, Keller Paulo Nicolini, Jaqueline NicoliniAbstractA displacement test based on the interaction between the flavonoid quercetin and an excess of metal chloride allows the determination of the binding constant for the reaction between quercetin and Ca2+, Mg2+ and Ni2+. The values obtained were 2.20 ± 1.77 × 103 for Ca2+, 1.37 ± 0.59 × 103 for Mg2+ and 7.03 ± 1.04 × 104 for Ni2+, and all interactions showed type 1:1 stoichiometry, as determined by ...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - August 10, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Behavioral assessment of hippocampal function following dietary intervention
Publication date: Available online 17 July 2018Source: Food Science and Human WellnessAuthor(s): Klaus W. Lange, Ewelina Stollberg, Yukiko Nakamura, Joachim HauserAbstractPattern separation keeps items distinct in memory and is mediated by the hippocampus. A relationship between hippocampal function and diet quality has been suggested by findings in both humans and animals. In the present study, rats were fed over seven generations a diet containing increased amounts of sugar and saturated fatty acids, reduced levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids and an increased ratio of omega-6/omega-3 fatty acids (“Western” diet). ...
Source: Food Science and Human Wellness - July 18, 2018 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
