Cholesterol and lipid oxidation in raw and pan‐fried minced beef stored under aerobic packaging

BACKGROUND: The type of packaging atmosphere has been reported as a technological factor that consistently affects the quality of lipid fraction in meat. Oxidation of cholesterol and lipids was evaluated before and after pan frying in commercial refrigerated minced beef stored under aerobic atmosphere for 1 and 8 days. RESULTS: In raw beef, cholesterol and lipid oxidation developed at a slow rate. Cholesterol oxidation products (COPs) did not significantly vary (～8 µg COPs g^?1 of fat) over 8 days, while in the same period thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) less than doubled (from 0.7 to 1.2 malondialdehyde equivalents kg^?1 of muscle). Pan frying did not influence the oxidative degree in the fresh product but consistently catalyzed cholesterol oxidation in stored beef. A significant increase was assessed in beef at the end of storage: from 8.6 to 30.0 µg COPs g^?1 of fat in raw and cooked beef, respectively. CONCLUSION: Aerobic packaging did not appear as a pro‐oxidant factor in fresh minced beef with a good oxidative quality during a short period of refrigerated storage. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry     

深度油炸过程煎炸油的氧化及其对油炸外裹糊鱼块品质的影响

目的 探究深度油炸过程煎炸油的氧化,并进一步研究煎炸油氧化对油炸外裹糊鱼块品质的影响。方法 分别采用棕榈油、大豆油、葵花籽油、小麦胚油在150、160、170、180、190℃下油炸外裹糊鱼块,测定煎炸油的酸价、过氧化值、黏度、介电常数以及油炸外裹糊鱼块外壳的水分含量、油脂含量、表面色度。结果 随着油炸温度的升高,煎炸油的游离脂肪酸含量增加,导致煎炸油的酸价、黏度和介电常数升高,过氧化值呈现波动下降的趋势;油炸外裹糊鱼块的水分含量逐渐减少,油脂含量逐渐增加,L*和b*呈递减趋势、a*呈递增趋势,且使用4种煎炸油的各项指标存在明显差异。结论 煎炸油的油炸温度和不饱和脂肪酸含量显著影响了煎炸油的氧化,导致外裹糊鱼块深度油炸过程中水分蒸发和油脂吸收有明显差异,最终影响了油炸外裹糊鱼块的品质。     

Anti‐obesity effect of Liupao tea extract by modulating lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in high‐fat‐diet‐induced obese mice

Liupao tea (LPT) is traditional dark Chinese tea. The effect of LPT extract on high‐fat‐diet‐induced obese mice was investigated systematically. The results showed that LPT extract could reduce body weight and significantly alleviate liver damage and fat accumulation. LPT could also decrease the levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (AKP), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), and low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‐C) and increase the level of high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL‐C) in the liver. It also decreased the serum levels of inflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF‐α), interferon gamma (IFN‐γ), interleukin (IL)‐1β, and IL‐6 and increased the serum levels of anti‐inflammatory cytokines, including IL‐10 and IL‐4. Moreover, LPT improved the levels of total superoxide dismutase (T‐SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH‐Px), and catalase (CAT) and reduced the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) in the liver. Moreover, LPT could upregulate the mRNA and protein expressions of peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor alpha (PPAR‐α), lipoprotein lipase (LPL), carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1(CPT1), and cholesterol 7 alpha‐hydroxylase (CYP7A1) and downregulate those of PPAR‐γ and CCAAT/enhancer‐binding protein alpha (C/EBP‐α) in the liver. It also increased the mRNA expression of copper/zinc superoxide dismutase (SOD1), manganese superoxide dismutase (SOD2), CAT, gamma‐glutamylcysteine synthetase 1 (GSH1), and GSH‐Px. The components of LPT extract include catechin, rutin, taxifolin, and astragalin, which possibly have a wide range of biological activities. In conclusion, our work verified that LPT extract possessed an anti‐obesity effect and alleviated obesity‐related symptoms, including lipid metabolism disorder, chronic low‐grade inflammation, and liver damage, by modulating lipid metabolism and oxidative stress.     

Interaction between Maillard reaction products and lipid oxidation in starch‐based model systems

The effect of Maillard reaction products (MRPs) on the kinetics of lipid oxidation in intermediate‐moisture model systems containing pregelatinised starch, glucose, lysine and soybean oil has been studied. The samples, either containing all components or excluding one or more of them, were heated at 100 °C for different times. Lipid oxidation and browning indices were measured and the results confirmed the ability of MRPs to retard peroxide formation. Under the conditions adopted, the rate of the Maillard reaction was increased by the presence of the oil and its oxidation products. The antioxidant action of MRPs was also evaluated using a peroxide‐scavenging test based on crocin bleaching. The results demonstrated that antioxidant activity developed with increased browning of the samples. © 2000 Society of Chemical Industry     

Effects of deep‐fat frying temperature on antioxidant properties of whole wheat doughnuts

The total phenolic (TP) content, phenolic acid composition and in vitro antioxidant capacity of whole wheat doughnuts fried at 120–180 °C were determined to identify the effects of frying temperature. Significant differences (P < 0.05) in TP content were observed between doughnuts fried at different temperatures. The TP content of doughnuts decreased significantly when doughnuts were deep‐fat fried. The TP content of doughnuts increased with elevation with frying temperatures. These increases in TP content of doughnuts were also detected in the determination of individual phenolic compounds using HPLC. DPPH radical and iron‐chelating capacity of deep‐fat fried doughnuts exhibited increases with elevation of frying temperature from 120 to 180 °C. Deep‐fat frying at 120 °C lowered lipid peroxidation inhibition capacity of doughnuts prepared from both refined flour and whole‐grain meals and increased consistently with increased frying temperature from 120 to 180 °C. Moderate deep‐fat frying temperature would increase the content and activity of antioxidants of doughnuts.     

Effectiveness of antioxidant‐impregnated film in retarding lipid oxidation

The effectiveness of an antioxidant‐impregnated film to retard autoxidation of a packaged model product containing linoleic acid, via an evaporation/sorption mechanism, was evaluated as a function of storage time and temperature. The rate of loss of antioxidant from the package film structure was described by a first‐order expression. The first‐order rate constants were dependent on the initial concentration of antioxidant in the film. The rate of loss of 3,5‐di‐tert‐butyl‐4‐hydroxytoluene (BHT) from the package film structure was found to be much higher than the rate of loss of α‐tocopherol at both storage conditions (23 and 45 °C, 50% relative humidity) studied. A freeze‐dried model food product system was developed as the source for the autoxidation of linoleic acid in storage stability studies. The storage stability of this model food system packaged with antioxidant‐impregnated film pouches was evaluated. Hexanal as an index of oxidation from the model product system was collected by a dynamic purge and trap system and quantified by a gas chromatography/mass spectrometry procedure. The BHT‐impregnated laminate pouch showed a notable effectiveness in retarding lipid oxidation of the model product at 45 °C as a function of storage time. The control (non‐antioxidant) and α‐tocopherol‐impregnated laminate pouch structures showed no effect on retarding lipid oxidation of the model product during storage at 45 °C. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry     

Tocopherols and tocotrienols as free radical-scavengers in refined vegetable oils and their stability during deep-fat frying

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of total tocopherols and tocotrienols of refined vegetable oils on oil radical-scavenging activity and to investigate the stability of the various homologues during the deep-fat frying of French fries. Eight different refined vegetable oils were investigated, having variable levels of natural tocopherols and tocotrienols. A direct correlation between the radical-scavenging capacity of the oils, measured by the DPPH test, and the total content of natural tocopherols and tocotrienols was found. Frying experiments showed that the stability of the different tocopherols and tocotrienols present in the refined vegetable oils basically depend on two factors: the fatty acid composition of the oil, in particular polyunsaturated fatty acid content, and the kind of tocopherol and tocotrienol homologues present. The more oxidizable the oil, on the basis of fatty acid composition, the more stable were the tocopherolic antioxidants. Among the different homologues, γ-tocotrienol in palm super olein proved to be the least stable during the deep-fat frying, thus preserving the other homologues.     

炸制过程中油脂氧化对鱼饼中晚期糖基化终末产物生成的影响

旨在为炸制鱼饼中晚期糖基化终末产物(AGEs)含量的控制提供理论依据和参考,以冷冻鲢鱼糜为原料制作鱼饼,通过分析连续炸制过程中(每3 h炸制1次)鱼饼中AGEs的生成与其理化指标和油脂氧化程度之间的相关性,探讨炸制过程中油脂氧化对鱼饼中AGEs生成的影响。结果表明：鱼饼外层AGEs含量显著高于内层,炸制9～18 h,鱼饼AGEs含量显著高于其他阶段(p<0.05);鱼饼中AGEs含量与水分含量呈极显著负相关,与脂肪含量和丙二醛含量呈极显著正相关,说明水分散失、油脂吸收以及油脂氧化促进了AGEs的生成。综上,在连续炸制过程的中期,鱼饼中水分含量较低,油脂氧化较为严重,AGEs含量较高。     

Characterization,Anti‐Inflammatory and Antiproliferative Activities of Natural and Sulfonated Exo‐Polysaccharides from Streptococcus thermophilus ASCC 1275

Exo‐polysaccharides (EPS) isolated from Streptococcus thermophilus ASCC 1275 were sulfated (31%). High‐performance liquid chromatography identified that EPS was composed of mannose (30.19%), galactose (20.10%), glucose (18.05%), glucosamine (16.04%), galactosamine (9.06%), glucuronic acid (3.55%), and ribose (3.01%). Pro‐/anti‐inflammatory cytokine secretion ratios (IL‐1β/IL‐10, IL‐6/IL‐10, and TNF‐α/IL‐10) of lipopolysaccharide stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages were significantly decreased by EPS and S.EPS treatments in a dose dependent manner. Furthermore, anti‐inflammatory activities of S.EPS improved 49.3% and 24.0% than those of EPS before or after LPS treatment. The reactive oxygen species were inhibited by EPS and S.EPS by 49.6% and 55.1% at 50 μg/mL, respectively. Inhibition activities of S.EPS on nitric oxide production were 12.9% and 55.4% higher than those of EPS at 10 and 50 μg/mL. Additionally, S.EPS exhibited stronger antiproliferative activity on Caco‐2 and HepG2 cells. Our results indicated that anti‐inflammatory and antiproliferative activities of EPS were significantly (P < 0.01) improved by sulfonation.     

Iron‐mediated lipid oxidation in 70% fish oil‐in‐water emulsions: effect of emulsifier type and pH

The objective of this study was to investigate the protective effect of five different emulsifiers on iron‐mediated lipid oxidation in 70% fish oil‐in‐water emulsions. The emulsifiers were either based on protein (whey protein isolate and sodium caseinate) or based on phospholipid (soy lecithin and two milk phospholipids with different phospholipid contents, MPL20 and MPL75). Lipid oxidation was studied at pH 4.5 and 7.0, and results were compared to lipid oxidation in neat fish oil. Results showed that all emulsions oxidised more than neat oil. Furthermore, emulsions prepared with proteins oxidised more at low pH than at high pH, and casein emulsions oxidised the least (Peroxide value (PV) at day 7 was 0.5–0.7 meq kg^?1). Among emulsions prepared with phospholipids, emulsions with MPL75 were the most oxidised followed by emulsions prepared with lecithin and MPL20. Thus, PV in MPL75 emulsions was 5.0–5.5 meq kg^?1 at day 7 compared with 0.9–1.9 meq kg^?1 in MPL20 emulsions.     

Effect of caffeic acid on haemoglobin‐mediated lipid and protein oxidation in washed cod mince during ice and frozen storage

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the relation between haemoglobin (Hb)‐mediated lipid and protein oxidation in muscle foods and how these two reactions can be inhibited by naturally occurring antioxidants. This study was aimed at evaluating (1) lipid oxidation and protein oxidation induced by 20 µmol L^?1 Hb during chilled and frozen storage of washed cod mince and (2) the efficiency of 10–1000 ppm (0.063–6.3 mmol L^?1) caffeic acid in preventing these reactions. RESULTS: Addition of 20 µmol L^?1 Hb increased peroxide value (PV), rancid odour, protein carbonylation, protein insolubilisation, redness loss and α‐tocopherol loss in ice‐stored washed cod mince. Since both lipid and protein oxidation developed at the same time, it was not possible to conclude which reaction initiated the other. All studied reactions were efficiently inhibited by ≥ 50 ppm caffeic acid, which could be a result of α‐tocopherol regeneration, general radical scavenging, reduced formation of oxidised Hb forms and/or conformational changes in Hb structure. During frozen storage the only clear effect of Hb was increased PV, and here caffeic acid was less efficient as an antioxidant. CONCLUSION: Hb‐induced lipid and protein oxidation occurred quickly in ice‐stored washed cod mince, and the two reactions could not be separated in time. During frozen storage, Hb caused only limited lipid oxidation. Caffeic acid (≥50 ppm) was an efficient antioxidant during ice storage. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry     

Deep‐fat frying under moderate vacuum of potato cylinders

This study evaluates parameters relating to the mass transfer during the frying of potato cylinders at different temperatures (100, 120 and 140 °C) and moderate vacuum (around 25 kPa). In all cases, there is a linear relation between water loss and fat uptake. The parameters relating to the textural and structural modifications show less marked changes in vacuum fried products compared to those fried under atmospheric pressure. The maximum penetration force reaches 30%–40% of the initial hardness in vacuum frying and 10% for atmospheric pressure frying; starch gelatinization and pectin methylesterase enzyme activity reduce more quickly under atmospheric pressure, although after 240 s both values are negligible. The scanning electron microscopy images verify that the surface of potato cylinders fried under vacuum or atmospheric pressure are completely different as a result of the steam being released at different temperatures.     

Quality changes in mixtures of hydrogenated and non‐hydrogenated oils during frying

BACKGROUND: There is a need for frying oils with reduced trans fatty acid content and increased oxidative stability. This study was conducted to measure and compare frying oil quality parameters, namely colour, viscosity, free fatty acid (FFA) content and dielectric property, and to investigate changes in properties of mixtures of fully hydrogenated and non‐hydrogenated canola oils during deep‐fat frying of chicken nuggets. Proportions of hydrogenated oil to non‐hydrogenated oil used in the study were 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100%. Chicken nuggets were fried at 190 °C. The relationships among quality parameters, frying time and oil type were investigated. RESULTS: Frying time and oil type had significant effects on all properties. First‐order kinetic equations were used to represent changes in colour, viscosity and FFA content. The rates of change of viscosity and FFA content were higher in non‐hydrogenated oil, whereas the rates of change of colour were similar in the different oils. Increasing the level of hydrogenated oil in the mixture resulted in only slight changes in quality parameters. CONCLUSION: Quality parameters, namely colour, viscosity, FFA content and dielectric property, of frying oil are significantly affected by frying time and hydrogenation level. Frying oil quality and stability can be adjusted by mixing hydrogenated and non‐hydrogenated oils. Copyright © 2008 Society of Chemical Industry     

The role of lipid oxidation on biscuit texture during storage

The role of lipid oxidation and humidity absorption on the shelf life of biscuits was analysed. Biscuits with low lipid and sugar content were prepared employing different oils, and texture changes that biscuits experience during storage were studied. Water activity, peroxide value, malonaldehyde content and colour were also determined at different storage times. The maximum peroxide level was between 1 and 1.5 mmol kg^?1 of oil, at 166 days of storage. Values of malonaldehyde were between 5.2 and 15.8 nmol g^?1 of dry sample. Water activity and peroxide value influence the biscuit texture (P ≤ 0.05). To study the effects of both factors simultaneously, a mathematical model was adjusted to the data. Results indicate that an increase in the peroxide level, even at low level of lipid oxidation, increases Young's modulus and leads to a harder biscuit, while the humidity absorption lowers the fracture stress and Young's modulus.     

Improvement of the ACE‐inhibitory and DPPH radical scavenging activities of soya protein hydrolysates through pepsin pretreatment

This study aimed to investigate the effect of pepsin pretreatment on the ACE‐inhibitory and DPPH radical scavenging activities of soya protein hydrolysates prepared with alcalase and protamex. The protein recovery, TCA‐soluble peptide content, surface hydrophobicity, particle size and zeta potential were evaluated. Results showed that the hydrolysates exhibited varying ACE‐inhibitory (i.e. the highest value 72.6% by alcalase and 84.3% by protamex) and DPPH radical scavenging activities (i.e. the highest value 51.9% by alcalase and 51.7% by protamex). Pepsin pretreatment could make soya proteins more susceptible for hydrolysis, and the results showed that the ACE‐inhibitory and DPPH radical scavenging activities of the resultant hydrolysates were improved. A highly significant positive correlation between ACE‐inhibitory and DPPH radical scavenging activities was observed in the alcalase hydrolysates, while no significant correlation among other treatments. The physical properties of hydrolysates, that is surface hydrophobicity, particle size and zeta potential, could influence their ACE‐inhibitory and DPPH radical scavenging activities.     

Anti‐proliferative activity of bovine blood hydrolysates towards cancer cells in culture

Four proteins, α/β globulin, serum albumin, γ‐globulin and fibrinogen, were isolated from bovine blood and hydrolysed using papain. Hydrolysates were assessed for non‐cellular and cellular antioxidant activity. The anti‐proliferative activity of hydrolysed fractions was assessed in a number of cancer cell lines including U937 lymphoma cells, MCF‐7 breast cancer cells, HepG2 hepatocytes and Caco‐2 epithelial colorectal adenocarcinoma cells. Anti‐inflammatory activity of the hydrolysates was also assessed. Hydrolysates generated from γ‐globulin or fibrinogen had significant antioxidant activity in non‐cellular assays. Hydrolysates were also found to be highly toxic to different cancer cell lines, in particular U937 lymphoma cells when assessed using the MTT assay. The fibrinogen hydrolysate was the most toxic sample and toxicity appeared to correlate with its non‐cellular antioxidant activity. None of the hydrolysates had significant anti‐inflammatory activity. The high cytotoxicity of the γ‐globulin and the fibrinogen hydrolysates towards cancer cells may indicate a potential use as anti‐proliferative agents.     

Anti‐inflammatory activity of rosemary extracts obtained by supercritical carbon dioxide enriched in carnosic acid and carnosol

The in vitro anti‐inflammatory activity of supercritical rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) extracts (rosemary A and B) is been reported in this study. To achieve that, THP‐1 macrophages were activated using lipopolysaccharide or human ox‐LDL and secretion and gene expression of TNF‐α, IL‐1β, IL‐6 and IL‐10 were evaluated, as well as COX‐2 gene expression. Results indicated that both rosemary extracts (A & B) exhibit high anti‐inflammatory activity although at a higher extent in case of rosemary B extract (5 μg mL^?1), representing a higher quantity of carnosic acid and carnosol than rosemary A. When comparing the activity of the extract to the standard itself, the anti‐inflammatory activity of standards of carnosic acid and carnosol was not as intense as that obtained with rosemary B. These data indicated that although carnosic acid content in the extracts is considered as the main anti‐inflammatory compound, a synergistic interaction with other compounds may play a significant role in enhancing its activity. Results provided the grounds for possible increase in the application of supercritical rosemary extracts in food formulations for mitigation or prevention of inflammatory diseases.