Agronomic performance of high oleic,low linolenic soybean in Tennessee

Soybean oil hydrogenation alters the linolenic acid molecule to prevent the oil from becoming rancid, however, health reports have indicated trans-fat caused by hydrogenation, is not generally regarded as safe. Typical soybeans contain approximately 80 g kg⁻¹ to 120 g kg⁻¹ linolenic acid and 240 g kg⁻¹ of oleic acid. In an effort to accommodate the need for high-quality oil, the United Soybean Board introduced an industry standard for a high oleic acid greater than 750 g kg⁻¹ and linolenic acid less than 30 g kg⁻¹ oil. By combing mutations in the soybean plant at four loci, FAD2-1A and FAD2-1B, oleate desaturase genes and FAD3A and FAD3C, linoleate desaturase genes, and seed oil will not require hydrogenation to prevent oxidation and produce high-quality oil. In 2017 and 2018, a study comparing four near-isogenic lines across multiple Tennessee locations was performed to identify agronomic traits associated with mutations in FAD3A and FAD3C loci, while holding FAD2-1A and FAD2-1B constant in the mutant (high oleic) state. Soybean lines were assessed for yield and oil quality based on mutations at FAD2-1 and FAD3 loci. Variations of wild-type and mutant genotypes were compared at FAD3A and FAD3C loci. Analysis using a generalized linear mixed model in SAS 9.4, indicated no yield drag or other negative agronomic traits associated with the high oleic and low linolenic acid genotype. All four mutations of fad2-1A, fad2-1B, fad3A, and fad3C were determined as necessary to produce a soybean with the new industry standard (>750 g kg⁻¹ oleic and <30 g kg⁻¹ linolenic acid) in a maturity group-IV-Late cultivar for Tennessee growers.     

Lactobacillus plantarum ZLC-18 fermentation improve tyrosinase inhibition activity and antioxidant capacity in soybean hulls

Soybean hulls, the main byproduct in soybean processing, have many biological activities. However, the value of this byproduct is still far from being fully exploited. In this study, we investigated the anti-tyrosinase and antioxidant capacities in soybean hulls fermented by Lactobacillus plantarum ZLC-18 (L. plantarum ZLC-18). We found that L. plantarum ZLC-18 fermentation could markedly improve the anti-tyrosinase and antioxidant activities of soybean hulls. The anti-tyrosinase and antioxidant activities were positively correlated with the total phenolic and flavonoid contents. UPLC–MS analysis suggested that phenolic compounds (daidzin, genistin, vanillic acid and so on) were increased in soybean hulls after fermentation, and some of these compounds were shown to have anti-tyrosinase and antioxidant activities. Our study demonstrates that fermentation is an efficient strategy to enhance the bioactive function of soybean hulls. Moreover, this study provides evidence that soybean hulls can be used as a kind of functional food ingredient, thereby improving their economic benefits.     

Germination improves the functional properties of soybean and enhances soymilk quality

The effects of soybean variety and germination time on structural changes, antinutritional factor content, antioxidant activity of germinated soybean, and on the functional properties of soymilk were comprehensively investigated. The results showed that the antioxidant activity increased with increasing germination time. The content of antinutritional factors decreased with increasing germination time. Soybean varieties with the lowest tannin and trypsin inhibitor content were DN690 and HJ1. Lipoxygenase activity and phytic acid content showed no significant differences among soybean varieties. The content of α-helices and β-turns in soybean protein decreased with increasing germination time, while the content of β-sheets was increased. Soybean protein was progressively broken down into smaller molecular peptides during the germination process. The digestion and content of soluble protein in soymilk increased with germination. In summary, we show that germination is an effective, cheap, and green method that improves the functional properties of soybean and soymilk.     

钨基催化剂体系下甲醇开环环氧大豆油制备多元醇

以环氧大豆油和甲醇为原料,通过开环加成制备植物油基多元醇。在自制的二氯二氧化钨(WO2Cl2)作催化剂、三氟甲磺酸银(Ag OTf)作助催化剂的条件下,考察了催化剂用量、助催化剂用量、反应时间、温度和醇油物质的量比等对环氧大豆油开环转化率的影响,并对产物的环氧值进行了测试。结果表明,当催化剂用量为3%(以甲醇和环氧大豆油总质量为基准,下同),三氟甲磺酸银用量为4%,反应温度为70℃,反应时间为8 h,醇油物质的量比为28∶1时,环氧大豆油的开环转化率较高,为89.13%。对开环产物进行了FTIR、1HNMR、TG以及流变性分析。通过热重分析得出,多元醇的分解温度(334℃)比环氧大豆油的分解温度(305℃)高。流变性分析得出,随着温度的升高,环氧大豆油和多元醇的黏度逐渐下降。在温度较低时,大豆油多元醇的黏度明显低于环氧大豆油的黏度。     

Extraction and characterisation of pectin polysaccharide from soybean dreg and its dispersion stability in acidified milk drink

In this study, pectin polysaccharide (SDPP) was obtained from soybean dreg (26.2% yield), and characteristics of SDPP were compared with those of soybean soluble polysaccharides (SSPS) and citrus pectin (HMP). The galacturonic acid and molecular weight of SSPS, SDPP or HMP were 11.8%, 40.6% or 70.2% and 112, 446, or 440 kDa. SDPP had similar viscosity and protein content to SSPS, and functional groups and linear structure to HMP. SSPS, SDPP or HMP differed in particle size of 260, 467 or 1195 nm and ζ–potential of −5.8, −14.6 or −23.5 mV at pH 4.0. The precipitation of acidified milk drink (AMD) was 6.31% without stabiliser or below 1.75% with 0.4% SDPP at pH 3.6–4.6. These results suggested that SDPP combines the structure and characteristic of HMP and SSPS, and AMD with SDPP had great stabilising behaviour at wider pH range (pH 3.6–4.6).     

紫色红曲霉固态发酵豆渣产红曲色素的工艺研究

探索了以紫色红曲霉(Monascus purpureus)固态发酵豆渣产红曲色素的可行性。从5种不同原料中筛选出豆渣为产红曲色素的最适固态发酵基质;在单因素实验的基础上,采用正交实验优化法得出紫色红曲霉固态发酵豆渣产红曲色素的最佳培养基组成为基质初始含水量50%、甘油6%、NaNO_30. 04%、KH_2PO_40. 3%、MgSO_40. 2%、抗坏血酸2. 2%,最佳培养条件为湿度60%～65%、接种量8%、30℃培养12 d,在此条件下红曲色素的含量为(6. 03±0. 11) mg/g。研究认为,以紫色红曲霉固态发酵豆渣产红曲色素的工艺可行,可实现豆渣的高值化发酵再利用。     

Physiologically Active Molecules and Functional Properties of Soybeans in Human Health—A Current Perspective

In addition to providing nutrients, food can help prevent and treat certain diseases. In particular, research on soy products has increased dramatically following their emergence as functional foods capable of improving blood circulation and intestinal regulation. In addition to their nutritional value, soybeans contain specific phytochemical substances that promote health and are a source of dietary fiber, phospholipids, isoflavones (e.g., genistein and daidzein), phenolic acids, saponins, and phytic acid, while serving as a trypsin inhibitor. These individual substances have demonstrated effectiveness in preventing chronic diseases, such as arteriosclerosis, cardiac diseases, diabetes, and senile dementia, as well as in treating cancer and suppressing osteoporosis. Furthermore, soybean can affect fibrinolytic activity, control blood pressure, and improve lipid metabolism, while eliciting antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, and antibacterial effects. In this review, rather than to improve on the established studies on the reported nutritional qualities of soybeans, we intend to examine the physiological activities of soybeans that have recently been studied and confirm their potential as a high-functional, well-being food.     

豆腐乳中乳酸菌的分离鉴定与发酵特性研究

目的分离鉴定农家自制传统发酵豆腐乳中的乳酸菌,探讨其作为豆类乳酸菌发酵饮品菌株的可行性。方法利用MRS(man rogosa sharp)培养基分离豆腐乳中的乳酸菌,通过形态学观察、生理生化特性和16S rDNA基因序列分析进行鉴定,并将所分离到的乳酸菌与适合于豆类植物发酵的植物乳杆菌FJAT-7926(Lactobacillus plantarum FJAT-7926)和干酪乳杆菌FJAT-7928 (Lactobacillus casei FJAT-7928)进行发酵特性的对比研究。结果从豆腐乳中分离出1株乳酸菌,命名为FJAT-46777,该菌株菌体细胞为圆端直杆状或圆端弯曲杆状,无芽孢,革兰氏阳性,过氧化氢酶阴性,生理生化特征与发酵乳杆菌(Lactobacillus fermentum)一致,对菌株的16S rDNA基因进行扩增测序、分子系统发育树分析,也表明其为发酵乳杆菌。发酵乳杆菌FJAT-46777发酵的豆乳中乳酸菌增殖速度最快,最终活菌数最高,为9.42 lg(CFU/mL); pH值下降最快,最终pH值最低,为3.91;滴定酸度上升速度最快,最终滴定酸度最高,为62~ΟT。结论分离自豆类自然发酵食品中的发酵乳杆菌FJAT-46777,对豆类植物为主的基质具有更优良的发酵特性,发酵时间快,乳酸菌含量高,产酸能力强,适用于发酵豆乳的开发。     

全豆油条的加工工艺研究

为提升普通油条的营养价值,制作特浓全豆豆浆加入面粉中制备全豆油条。以感官评分作为评价指标,通过单因素试验和正交试验确定全豆油条的最佳配方:特浓全豆豆浆100.0 g、食盐1.5 g、酵母粉3.0 g、小苏打1.2 g、中筋面粉142.0 g。按此工艺制作的全豆油条,色泽金黄、外观形态整齐、气孔均匀、复原性好、口感咸香,同时大豆与面粉的组合实现了蛋白质互补,大豆中丰富的膳食纤维、维生素和矿物质全面提升了全豆油条的营养价值。该全豆油条兼具营养价值高,加工工艺简单和成本低等优点,具有较好的市场推广价值。