Effects of high hydrostatic pressure and high temperature short time on antioxidant activity,antioxidant compounds and color of mango nectars

High hydrostatic pressure (HHP, 600 MPa/1 min) and high temperature short time (HTST, 110 °C/8.6 s) treatments of mango nectars were comparatively evaluated by examining their effects on antioxidant activity, antioxidant compounds, color, and browning degree (BD) immediately after treatments and during storage of 16 weeks at 4 and 25 °C. Steam blanching was used prior to HHP and HTST to inactive endogenous enzymes. Results showed that antioxidant capacity (FRAP assay), L-ascorbic acid, sodium erythorbate, total phenols, total carotenoids, the redness (a*), the yellowness (b*), and BD changed insignificant after HHP or HTST treatment. The lightness (L*) exhibited a significant decrease in HTST-treated mango nectars, while no significant changes in HHP-treated samples. After 16 weeks storage at 4 and 25 °C, there were significant changes in antioxidant activity, antioxidant compounds, color, and BD of mango nectars, whereas differences between HHP- and HTST-treated samples were not significant except for the decrease in L-ascorbic acid and sodium erythorbate, which was more pronounced in HHP-treated samples. Kinetic data of changes in L-ascorbic acid, sodium erythorbate, total phenols, and total carotenoids during storage fitted well into a combined model for both HHP- and HTST-treated samples.Industrial relevanceMango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the important tropical fruits, and its processed products are of high commercial and economic importance. This research paper presents a comparison on HHP- and HTST-treated mango nectars, and also provides information about storage stability of antioxidant activity, antioxidant compounds, and color of mango nectars. The available data would provide technical support for the evaluation and application of HHP or HTST in the mango nectar industry, and also for the establishment of criteria for commercial production of high quality mango nectars with safety requirements.     

超高压对食品中微生物的影响

超高压是一种新型食品加工技术,已广泛应用于食品的非热加工。在超高压条件下微生物的细胞壁、细胞膜被破坏,引起细胞形态结构的改变;微生物细胞内的结构蛋白、酶等在超高压条件下被钝化,导致微生物正常的代谢功能和增殖能力被破坏;在超高压条件下微生物的蛋白组和基因组也产生了一定的变化,许多与抗逆有关的蛋白质和基因表达上调。     

超高压处理对泡豇豆杀菌效果的影响

为了探求超高压杀菌在四川泡菜工业中的应用,提高其微生物安全,以泡豇豆为供试材料,研究了泡豇豆含盐量、处理压力、处理时间对超高压杀菌效果的影响,并考察了超高压处理对泡豇豆保藏性能的影响。实验结果表明:含盐量为4.2%的泡豇豆超高压杀菌效果优于含盐量6.7%,超高压技术更适用于低盐泡菜的杀菌;压力越大、处理时间越长,微生物致死率越高,但压力较时间对杀菌效果的影响更大;对样品分别采用300、400MPa处理30min,菌落总数降低的对数为5.45、5.52,且均无霉菌和酵母菌检出;300～400MPa处理可以使大肠菌群数有效得到降低,且能有效提高泡豇豆的保藏性能。     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on characteristics of pork slurries and inactivation of microorganisms associated with meat and meat products

Pork slurries inoculated with various test microorganisms were prepared and subjected to high hydrostatic pressure at 1000 to 6000 atm for 10 min at 25 degrees C to examine for the pressure effects on characteristics of the slurries and the inactivation of the microorganisms associated with meat and meat products. Pressure treatment at higher than 3000 atm caused coagulation and discoloration of the pork slurries. Harder and more white coagulants were obtained by increasing the pressure. Pressure treatment at 3000 to 6000 atm killed all the microorganisms tested by more than 6-log colony-forming units (cfu)/g except Bacillus cereus spores. Gram-negative microorganisms were more labile to pressure than Gram-positive ones. Campylobacter jejuni, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhimurium and Yersinia enterocolitica were inactivated at pressures higher than 3000 atm; Escherichia coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida utilis at pressures higher than 4000 atm; Micrococcus luteus, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus faecalis at 6000 atm. Only less than one-log cfu/g of B. cereus spores were inactivated at 6000 atm. Ultraviolet absorption spectra and acridine orange staining suggested that E. coli became permeable and leaked cytoplasmic RNA at lower pressure than S. aureus. From the present findings, the authors propose high hydrostatic pressure treatment as a promising means of preparing wholesome meat and meat products.     

压力对不同特性黏度聚酯流变行为的影响

采用毛细管流变仪及其配套的反向压力腔组件控制毛细管出口压力,在平均压力为5~50 MPa下研究了3 种不同特性黏度的聚酯（PET）的流变行为。结果表明：PET的剪切黏度随着平均压力的增大都呈指数增加,符合Barus方程。压力系数随着特性黏度的增大而减小,当特性黏度由0.48增加至0.67 dl/g时,压力系数显著减小,且这种变化随着剪切速率的增大而衰减,当特性黏度≥0.67 dl/g时,压力系数随剪切速率的变化不大。压力系数随剪切速率的增大而减小,特性黏度为0.48 dl/g时变化显著,当特性黏度≥0.67 dl/g时,压力系数随剪切速率的变化不大。压力系数随着温度的升高而减小,且变化率随着温度的升高显著减小。不同特性黏度PET压力系数的变化表明,特性黏度较低时,自由体积较大,表现在玻璃化转变温度低,受压力的影响显著;当特性黏度为0.67和1.00 dl/g时,自由体积的减小不再明显,因此受压力的影响也不再明显。     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on Eimeria acervulina pathogenicity,immunogenicity and structural integrity

Eimeria acervulina is a protozoan parasite that can cause intestinal lesions and reduced weight gain in chickens. E. acervulina oocysts were treated by high hydrostatic pressure and evaluated for pathogenicity, immunogenicity, and structural integrity. Pressure treatment of E. acervulina oocysts at 550 MPa for 2 min at 4, 20 or 40 °C rendered the parasites nonpathogenic to chickens. Pressure treatment at 40 °C also prevented fecal shedding of oocysts. Upon challenge with non-pressurized E. acervulina oocysts, partial immunity was observed with a reduction in lesion severity in chickens that had been inoculated with pressure-treated oocysts. No changes to the fragility and permeability of the oocyst wall or excystation of sporocysts were observed as a result of pressure treatment. Light and scanning electron microscopy revealed no changes to the whole oocyst or sporocysts. Recovery and the morphology of excysted sporozoites were altered by pressure treatment. These results suggest that pressure affects sporozoite integrity.Industrial relevanceHigh-hydrostatic pressure processing has been shown to inactivate various microorganisms and is utilized commercially for enhanced food safety and quality. Some pathogenic microorganisms have been inactivated by HPP yet retain immunogenic properties suggesting potential application for vaccine development. Eimeria acervulina is a poultry pathogen for which new vaccines are sought. E. acervulina is also closely related to Cyclospora cayetanensis, a foodborne human pathogen. HPP was explored for effect on E. acervulina for potential vaccine development for chickens and for insight on HPP effects on parasites for enhanced safety of human foods.     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on shelf life of lager beer

Filtered bright lager beer samples were either treated with high hydrostatic pressure (HHP, 350 MPa for 3 and 5 min at 20 °C) or conventional heat pasteurization (60 °C for 15 min). A storage period of 56 days showed that HHP and heat pasteurization had similar results in terms of pH and color (p<0.05). However HHP-treated samples had lower bitterness and protein sensitivity and higher chill haze values than the heat pasteurized samples at the end of the storage period. The microbiological stability of HHP-treated beers was the same as that of heat-treated beers, and the development of both lactic and acetic acid bacteria was inhibited for 56 days of storage. Although more studies should be carried out to investigate the effects of HHP treatment on different types of lagers and ales, our results revealed that HHP could be successfully used to increase the shelf life of beer even at temperatures well below those required for heat pasteurization.     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on membrane proteins of Salmonella typhimurium

Salmonella typhimurium is a leading cause of foodborne diseases. Today high hydrostatic pressure treatments are considered as alternative methods of preservation. To select optimal conditions of treatment, we have to characterize the cell targets of pressure. In this study the action of pressure on the bacterial membrane proteins is analysed. The total membrane extract is obtained by lysis of cells separated by equilibrium density gradient centrifugation. Protein content is analysed by electrophoresis SDS-PAGE and visualised by silver stain. Electrophoretic profiles reveal the presence of three major outer membrane proteins and 12 minor proteins in control bacteria outer membranes. Outer membrane protein content is drastically modified after treatments. In some cases, except for the major proteins OmpA and LamB, other outer membrane proteins seem to totally disappear. LamB is more resistant to hyperbaric exposure when the pH of the media is acidic. This behaviour could be explained by a different conformation adopted by the LamB protein depending on the extracellular pH. This work allows us to define membrane proteins as a target of high hydrostatic pressure treatments. Knowledge of the behaviour of these bacterial membrane proteins subjected to pressure under different conditions (pH, temperature, a(w)...) could allow an increase in the efficiency of treatments.     

Changes of polyphenols, sugars, and organic acid in 5 Vitis genotypes during berry ripening

The concentrations of sugars, organic acids, and polyphenols during berry ripening in 5 grape genotypes were analyzed using HPLC and HPLC-MS to determine which were correlated. Veraison is critical stage during grape berry development, and marks the beginning of ripening. Glucose and fructose accumulated sharply in a 1 : 1 ratio, though the concentration of fructose was slightly higher than that of glucose at maturation. Malic acid and tartaric acid were the dominant organic acids, and they decreased rapidly during berry ripening. The 5 cultivars contained 28 anthocyanins and 8 other polyphenols. All anthocyanins accumulated and were positively correlated with the sugars and negatively correlated with the organic acids. Hydroxycinnamic acids declined and were positively correlated with anthocyanin contents. Changes in flavanols and flavonols different among the 5 genotypes, with flavonols positively correlated with anthocyanin content, but the flavanols procyanidin B1 and epicatechin negatively correlated with anthocyanins content. There were obvious differences in patterns of change of polyphenols among 5 grape genotypes. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The results could be used for improving grape berry quality during ripening and developing a comprehensive database of primary and secondary metabolites in the Vitis for grape breeding.     

Cycled high hydrostatic pressure processing of whole and skimmed milk: Effects on physicochemical properties

In this study, we compare the effects of single- and double-cycle HP treatments at 600 MPa on inactivation of the natural microflora and physicochemical properties of whole and skimmed milk of high bacterial load. The results show that two-cycled HP (2 × 2.5 min) was more effective (P < 0.05) on microbial inactivation, and caused similar or slightly less changes (P > 0.05) in physicochemical properties of milk in comparison to single cycled HP (1 × 5 min). In addition to the expected milk protein structure changes, HP at 600 MPa caused only slight effects on milk fat and lactose. Minor decreases in levels of short chain fatty acids were observed with the cycled treatments, and the volatiles in general decreased after HP treatment, depending mostly on the pressure time but also on cycling in skimmed milk. The study confirmed the superior effect of two-cycle HP on microbial inactivation, and shows a slightly better preservation of the physical-chemical milk quality.Industrial relevanceMulti-cycling HP has been shown to be advantageous for microbial inactivation, but limited information is available regarding the effect on milk components in whole milk or skimmed milk. The present study compares the psychochemical properties of whole and skimmed milk processed by multi-cycling in comparison to single cycle HP treatment. Double cycled HP presented a superior effect on microbial inactivation and slightly better preservation of milk quality than one continuous HP.     

Effects of nisin and acid on the inactivation and recovery of Listeria monocytogenes biofilms treated by high hydrostatic pressure

Food Science and Biotechnology - This study was designed to evaluate the inactivation, detachment, and recovery properties of Listeria monocytogenes biofilms treated by the combined high...     

超高压对树莓汁粘度、颜色及抗氧化活性的影响

研究了超高压处理(压力400、500、600MPa,保压时间5、10、15、20min)对树莓汁粘度、颜色品质、营养物质及抗氧化活性的影响.结果表明,与对照及热处理样品相比,超高压显著提高了树莓汁的粘度,有利于在一定程度上提高树莓汁的稳定性,并改善产品的口感.树莓汁L*、a*、b*、C值、Hue角在处理前后都没有发生显著变化,但AE值显著高于热处理样品(P<0.05),其主要原因为树莓汁L*和a*值的增大,使树莓汁的颜色更接近原料的红色,表现出更为诱人的颜色.超高压处理对总酚、总单花青素及Vc含量均无显著影响.另外,超高压处理使树莓汁DPPH·清除能力显著提高,但铁还原能力未发生显著变化.     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on the RS content of amaranth,quinoa and wheat starch

RS exerts a range of beneficial effects on human health. Therefore, ways to increase the RS content in processed food products are looked for. The effects of high hydrostatic pressure treatments on the RS content of wheat, quinoa and amaranth starch were analysed in this study. A 2³ factorial screening design of experiments was used. Experimental factors were pressure (100–600 MPa), temperature (40–60°C) and time (10–30 min). RS in wheat starch increased with increasing pressure by a factor of up to 10 to a value of 4%. In detail, RS content increased significantly at pressures higher than 100 MPa in wheat starch, whereas in quinoa starch significant changes occurred at pressures above 350 MPa (up to 3.3% RS compared to 0.2% in native quinoa starch). Contrary, in amaranth starch the RS content of all pressure treated samples (about 0.5%) was lower than that of the native starch (1.3%). Wheat starch granules swelled to a maximum of 3.67 times their original size and quinoa starch up to 3.36 times. The extent of swelling (2.90) was lowest in amaranth starch.     

Changes in the composition of hop secondary metabolites induced by high hydrostatic pressure

Hops contain large amounts of secondary metabolites, many of which have notable bioactive and sensory characteristics. Many of these properties are affected by the processing of raw hops into products. We studied the influence of high‐pressure processing (HPP) on the content and composition of secondary metabolites in hop homogenates prepared from fresh green cones of several Czech hop varieties. Homogenates contained more hop oils (27% on average) compared to dried hops. The composition of essential oils in homogenates after HPP showed a decrease in fatty acid methyl and thioesters fractions (80 and 100% respectively). Conversely, the number of other bioactive compounds from the group of resins and prenylflavonoids that remained in HPP homogenates was retained to a greater extent than in the dried hops. Low temperatures and an oxygen‐free atmosphere were effective conditions for the preservation of raw hops and hop products. Copyright © 2018 The Institute of Brewing & Distilling     

Effect of high hydrostatic pressure on starches: A review

Various strategies have been employed to enhance starch property, including thermal processing, chemical modification. The application of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) may be a complementary, synergistic, or an additive starch enhancement technique. While most current applications of HHP are in starch processing, over 25 starches had been investigated by HHP, which can induce gelatinization and modification of some starches. Different starch responds differently to high pressure depending on the pressure range, starch source, pressurization temperature and time, different solvent and starch concentration. We have re‐examined the information on the various factors that influence the HHP‐induced structure, gelatinization, retrogradation, and modification of starches from different plant sources, with an emphasis on the HHP‐induced gelatinization. The compiled evidence of high pressure starch enhancement in this paper indicates that HHP is an effective technology with potential for greater utilization in starch application.     

高压处理对“台农”芒果采后营养活性成分及抗氧化能力的影响

以台农芒果为材料,采用20 MPa高压分别处理1、5、10、15、20 min,对照组不做任何处理。将处理组和对照组在13℃环境下贮存7 d,测定采后芒果处理前后的色泽,失重率,硬度,可滴定酸,可溶性固形物,维生素C(VC),类胡萝卜素,总酚,抗氧化能力的变化。结果表明,采后芒果在20 MPa下处理不同时间对其均有一定影响,其中处理20 min对芒果即食和即用最佳,不仅明显改善了芒果在采后作为即食和即用过程中营养成分的下降趋势,而且显著增加了芒果中抗氧化成分的含量,特别是类胡萝卜素含量的增加更为明显,最大可提高2倍,因此大大提高了抗氧化能力。实验证明,适当的高压处理不失为新鲜芒果采后即食和加工的一种好方法。     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on lipase from Rhizopus chinensis: I. Conformational changes

Conformational changes of Rhizopus chinensis lipase (RCL) induced by high hydrostatic pressure processing, were evaluated by molecular dynamic (MD) simulations and experimental methods. In most lipases a lid covers the substrate binding site keeping the lipase active when the lid is open, whereas the lipase is inactive when the lid is close. Results of this research showed that lid was closed when high pressures in the range 400–600 MPa were applied, whereas it was open at pressures around 200 MPa, at which the lipase exhibited a high activity. Simulations and Circular dichroism (CD) tests confirmed that the lid length kept constant at all pressures. At pressures around 200 MPa, hydrogen bonds between the amino acids Ser145 and His257 was preserved whereas at pressures around 600 MPa, hydrogen bonds between the amino acids His257 and Asp204 was significantly weakened Docking studies suggested that the highest and lowest binding affinity between the enzyme active site and the substrate occurred when pressures of 200 and 600 MPa, were applied, respectively.The enzyme tertiary structure changed significantly at pressures higher than 500 MPa. The presence of the amino-acid Lys202 near the active site plays a key role in determining the fluorescence properties and fluorescence spectra of RCL. MD simulations confirmed that was the reason for changes in fluorescence observed at pressures over 200 MPa.     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on the structure and retrogradation inhibition of oat starch

As a non-thermal processing technology, high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) can be used for starch modification without affecting the quality and flavour constituents. The effect of HHP on starch is closely related to the treatment pressure of HHP. In this paper, we investigated the impacts of HHP treatment pressure (0, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 MPa) on the microstructure and retrogradation characteristics of oat starch, established the retrogradation kinetic model and elaborated the mechanism of HHP treatment inhibiting the retrogradation of oat starch. Results show that HHP treatment caused the microstructure of oat starch experienced crystallisation perfection (100–300 MPa), crystallisation destruction (400 MPa), crystallisation disintegration and gelatinisation (500–600 MPa). Results of oat starch retrogradation showed that, after treated at 500 MPa for 15 min, the recrystallisation rate of oat starch was reduced, the formation of nuclei at the early stage of oat starch retrogradation suppressed and its nucleation mode was changed from instantaneous to spontaneous, otherwise, the mobility of water in oat starch gel system reduced. Therefore, 500 MPa treated for 15 min can inhibits the retrogradation of oat starch. This study provides theoretical guidance for the application of HHP technology in starch modification and food processing.     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on the growth and beta-carotene production of Rhodotorula glutinis

The effects of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) on the biomass and beta-carotene biosynthesis of Rhodotorula glutinis R68 were studied. After treatment with five repeated cycles at 300 MPa for 15 min, the barotolerant mutant PR68 was obtained. After 72 h of culture, the biomass of mutant PR68 was 21.6 g/l, decreased by 8.5% compared to the parental strain R68, but its beta-carotene production reached 19.4 mg/l, increased by 52.8% compared to the parental strain R68. The result of restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis suggested that mutant strain PR68 was likely to change in nucleic acid level, and thus enhanced beta-carotene production in this strain as a result of gene mutation induced by HHP treatment.