Effect of microwave heating time on the gel properties of chicken myofibrillar proteins and their formation mechanism

The present work was conducted to illustrate the mechanism of gel formation of myofibrillar proteins (MPs) under different microwave heating times. The results showed that the denaturation enthalpy (ΔH) of the MPs significantly decreased when the heating time increased from 3 to 9 s and then completely disappeared as the heating time progressed, indicating that the MPs gradually denatured and subsequently aggregated with increasing heating time, which was further verified by the changes in the secondary structure, electrophoretic bands, and gel properties (e.g., water holding capacity and textural profiles) of the MPs. Microstructural images indicated that the MP gel formed under 12 s had the most compact network, indicating that extended microwave heating time could induce quality deterioration of MP gels. Moreover, the hydrophobic forces, electrostatic forces, and disulphide bonds of the MPs gradually intensified with increasing microwave heating time, suggesting that both non-covalent and covalent bonds could promote molecular denaturation and subsequent aggregation of MPs. In addition, correlation analysis revealed that the changes in the molecular conformation of MPs induced by different microwave heating times could effectively regulate the formation of MP gels and their related properties.     

Characteristic of polysaccharides from Flammulina velutipes in vitro digestion under salivary,simulated gastric and small intestinal conditions and fermentation by human gut microbiota

In this study, in vitro digestion and fermentation of Flammulina velutipes -derived polysaccharides (FVP) were investigated. It was found that FVP mainly consisted of 48.45% glucose, 15.40% mannose, 14.60% xylose, 11.80% fucose and 9.90% galactose. The -human saliva, simulated gastric and small intestinal juices conditions did not break down the FVP. Based on in vitro fermentation tests, FVP modulated the composition of gut microbiota by elevating the amounts of Bifidobacteriaceae and Bacteroidaceae and reducing the numbers of genera Lachnospiraceae and Enterococcaceae. Meanwhile, FVP affected the synthesis of short-chain fatty acids derived from gut microbiota.     

Rapid screening of DON contamination in whole wheat meals by Vis/NIR spectroscopy and computer vision coupling technology

This work intends to develop an online experimental system for screening of deoxynivalenol (DON) contamination in whole wheat meals by visible/near-infrared (Vis/NIR) spectroscopy and computer vision coupling technology. Spectral and image information of samples with various DON levels was collected at speed of 0.15 m s⁻¹ on a conveyor belt. The two-type data were then integrated and subjected to chemometric analysis. Discriminant analysis showed that samples could be classified by setting 1000 μg kg⁻¹ as the cut-off value. The best correct classified rate obtained in prediction was 93.55% based on fusion of spectral and image features, with reduced prediction uncertainty as compared to single feature. However, quantification of DON by quantitative analysis was not successful due to poor model performance. These results indicate that, although not accurate enough to provide conclusive result, this coupling technology could be adopted for rapid screening of DON contamination in cereals and feeds during processing.     

Structures and properties of chicken myofibrillar protein gel induced by microwave heating

Structures and properties of myofibrillar protein gel prepared at different power (300–800 W) were evaluated. Amino acid analysis demonstrated that changes in microwave power did not alter primary structure of gel. However, an increase in microwave power could change higher structures of gel. As microwave power increased, α-helix content decreased and β-sheet content increased. Increased microwave power probably facilitated protein to unfold and expose the internal groups, causing surface hydrophobicity and the formation of disulphide bonds were enhanced, which indicated changes in tertiary and quaternary structures of protein. At 500 W, gel had the best ultrastructure where surface morphology, springiness and water holding capacity reached the optimum. Our findings suggested that microwave at an appropriate power (500 W) could change higher structures of myofibrillar protein gel to achieve desired processing and quality protein gel characteristics.     

Logistics cost analysis of rice straw pellets for feasible production capacity and spatial scale in heat utilization systems: A case study in Nanporo town,Hokkaido, Japan

Rice straw is a promising renewable energy source because it is abundantly available in Asia. This study conducted a case study of logistics cost analysis for rice straw pellets by considering all stages in the supply chain to define the main factors affecting the selling price of rice straw pellets: collection (job-commission or employment of part-time workers), transportation, storage (vinyl greenhouses or storage buildings with larger capacity), pelletizing, and delivery to users with biomass boilers. The selling price was found to be strongly dependent on the production capacity because the investment cost for the pellet production facility had a significant effect of economies of scale. A production capacity of larger than 1500 t y⁻¹ is required for rice straw pellets to compete with wood pellets and fossil fuels in the studied Japanese context if the subsidy rate for the investment is 50%, part-time workers conduct the collection, and rice straw is stored in the storage buildings. Our sensitivity analysis also showed an economically feasible spatial scale: for example, rice straw should be collected within a 20 km radius and the users should be within a 38 km radius when the production capacity is 1500 t y⁻¹. In addition, other critical factors related to the collection of rice straw from the paddy fields and transportation of rice straw rolls to storage were identified as planning factors to further reduce the total logistics cost of rice straw pellets.     

不同品种金针菇特征挥发性物质的差异分析

采用顶空固相微萃取-气相色谱-质谱(solid phase micro-extraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry,SPME-GC-MS)联用技术和电子鼻技术对金针菇5 个品种川金3号、川金11号、川金54号、L4和L7中的挥发性物质进行鉴定并定量分析,并结合主成分分...     

复合护色剂预处理及不同冻融条件对冷冻双孢蘑菇品质的影响

本实验针对冷冻双孢蘑菇在冻融过程中的品质劣变问题,研究了柠檬酸、L-半胱氨酸、抗坏血酸、异抗坏血酸钠等护色剂对双孢蘑菇褐变的影响,进一步分析了不同冷冻温度（－80、－40、－20 ℃）和解冻温度（25、4 ℃）对双孢蘑菇的汁液流失率、质构特征、微观结构、水分含量与分布及过氧化物酶活力等指标的影响。结果表明,复合护色剂配比为3.0 g/L异抗坏血酸钠、1.5 g/L L-半胱氨酸、0.4 g/L抗坏血酸、10 g/L柠檬酸时具有最佳护色效果;－80 ℃冷冻、4 ℃解冻的冻融条件下,双孢蘑菇汁液流失率为1.98%,显著低于其他各处理组;水分含量、质构特征值均高于其他冻融条件处理的双孢蘑菇;因此,－80 ℃冷冻、4 ℃解冻的冻融条件是较合理的冻融处理方式。本研究为冷冻双孢蘑菇产品的开发及冻融技术提供了参考。     

ICP-MS直接进样对大米酶解液中痕量硒的测定

建立电感耦合等离子体质谱(inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry,ICP-MS)直接进样测定大米酶解液中痕量硒的方法,并应用于体外模拟消化实验,得出硒的生物利用率。将样品酶解液离心过膜后ICP-MS直接进样测定硒含量,在0~160μg/L范围内线性相关系数为0.999 5,方法检出限为0.009μg/L,加标回收率在95.3%~102.8%之间,精密度为0.87%~4.48%。ICP-MS直接进样法操作简单环保,可作为大米等粮食酶解液中痕量硒的批量分析方法,并有望用于粮食类补硒食物的营养价值体外初评研究。