Formation of acrylamide in microwave-roasted sorghum and associated dietary risk

The effect of microwave roasting parameters (300, 450 and 600 W; 5, 10 and 15 min) on acrylamide content in sorghum grain was determined using High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)-photo diode array (PDA) detector coupled with C-18 column. Samples roasted at 300 and 450 W did not possess acrylamide, whereas 600 W (15 min) favoured formation of 2740.19 µg/kg of acrylamide, levels far exceeding the defined European Union (EU) limits. The chronic daily intake (CDI) for acrylamide through consumption of such grain flour was 3.25–9.5-fold higher to Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) defined high exposure limits. The margin of exposure (MOE) values ranged from 4.3 to 12.76 and from 11.07 to 32.27 for neoplastic and neurological effects, respectively, demonstrating high exposure and serious health concerns associated with dietary intake of this toxicant. This study assesses the risk for the Indian population and highlights the importance of optimising process parameters for food product to minimise such exposure risks.     

Anthocyanin-fortified konjac glucomannan/sodium alginate composite edible boba: characteristics of texture,microstructure, in vitro release behaviour and antioxidant capacity

Konjac glucomannan/sodium alginate composite edible boba (KGM/SA-boba) with good taste is very popular in China, and it is an outstanding carrier for health potential ingredients. In this work, KGM/SA-boba were fortified with 0.25, 0.50, 0.75 and 1.00% purple sweet potato anthocyanin (PSPA), then characterised by the water distribution, texture, microstructure, in vitro release property of PSPA and antioxidant capacity. LF-NMR analysis demonstrated that the free water of KGM/SA-boba could transfer to tightly bound water with the addition of PSPA that made it with better water-binding ability, higher springiness and lower hardness. And the results of SEM and rheology showed that PSPA could stabilise the microstructure of KGM/SA-boba by forming more amorphous regions and hydrogen bonds proved by the results of DSC and FT-IR. Furthermore, 50% of PSPA in PSPA-fortified KGM/SA-boba can be released at the first hour in a simulated gastrointestinal environment. And the scavenging capacity of DPPH and ABTS of the PSPA-fortified KGM/SA-boba after digestion was higher than that of PSPA alone. Generally, PSPA could improve the texture while KGM/SA-boba in turn would make PSPA more stable in the gastrointestinal digestive system.     

Volatile and non-volatile compound profiles of commercial sweet pickled mango and its correlation with consumer preference

Sweet pickled mango named Ma-Muang Bao Chae-Im is a traditional preserved mango from Hat Yai, Thailand. This study investigated (I) volatile and non-volatile compound profiles of commercial Ma-Muang Bao Chae-Im and (II) their relationship to consumer preference. Untargeted metabolomics profiling was performed by gas chromatography-mass quadrupole-time of flight analysis. There were 117 volatile and 44 non-volatile compounds annotated in six commercial brands of Ma-Muang Bao Chae-Im. Furthermore, 46 volatile and 19 non-volatile compounds’ discriminant markers were found by Partial least square discriminant analysis. Among those markers, sorbic and benzoic acid were observed in several brands; moreover, the combination of both compounds altered the volatile profile, especially the ester group. Partial least square regression revealed that overall consumer liking is correlated to 1-heptanol; 1-octanol; acetoin; acetic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester; D-manitol; terpenes and terpenoids, while firmness to sucrose and L-(-)-sorbofuranose. On the other hand, most ester compounds were not related to consumer preference.     

新疆焉耆盆地产区4种甜白葡萄酒中挥发性香气成分分析

为了研究焉耆盆地产区甜白葡萄酒的挥发性香气成分,延伸该产区甜白葡萄酒的产业链,该实验采用顶空固相微萃取（HSSPME）结合全二维气相色谱-飞行时间质谱（GC×GC-TOFMS）检测了新疆焉耆盆地产区的4种甜白葡萄酒中的香气成分,并对分析结果进行主成分分析（PCA）。结果表明,新疆焉耆盆地产区4种甜白葡萄酒中共检测出103种香气成分,其种类相似,但含量有差别,酯类和醇类物质总含量在各样品中均占80%以上。通过PCA初步确定了焉耆盆地产区4种甜白葡萄酒中各自的特征香气化合物,且4种甜白葡萄酒挥发性香气成分之间的得分关联度较小,构成了甜白葡萄酒独特的风味特征。     

薯类粉条中与淀粉相关的结构性质研究

为了解薯类淀粉粉条结构特点,选取3种木薯淀粉(SC9、SC205、LMC),3种淮山淀粉(GY2、SFY、MPY)和1种红薯淀粉(XSSP)制成的粉条为研究对象,对其色泽、微观样貌、结晶结构进行测定和比较。结果表明,各粉条的色泽、微观样貌、结晶结构差异显著。星树红薯粉条色泽最好,而双峰淮山粉条色泽较暗。淮山粉条和红薯粉条存在部分还未完全糊化的淀粉颗粒,呈现出清晰的团粒结构,木薯粉条的糊化程度最高,淀粉的团粒结构已基本消失,SC9木薯粉条可以看到均匀完整的网络结构。粉条的结晶结构均遭到破坏,不同品种薯类粉条的有序结构与无序结构比例有明显差异。     

荷兰豆真空预冷及其对贮藏品质的影响

真空预冷可在果蔬采后迅速移除果蔬田间热,有效延长产品保质期,是近年来发展迅速的果蔬保鲜技术之一。为考察真空预冷对荷兰豆贮藏品质的影响,本实验采用1、3、5、7℃四个终温和3%、5%的补水率,8组交叉实验分别对样品进行真空预冷处理。结果表明：补过水的荷兰豆经真空预冷处理后,不仅货架期得到延长,而且贮藏品质较好,差异突出体现在失水率及感官品质方面。其中,经5%补水预冷终温为5℃的荷兰豆在16d的贮藏过程中各项指标均较好。     

Influence of ammonia and lysine supplementation on yeast growth and fermentation with respect to gluten-free type brewing using unmalted sorghum grain

Because gluten-free type brewing with unmalted sorghum does not provide adequate nitrogen for complete fermentation, wort supplementation with ammonia (as diammonium phosphate, DAP) or lysine on yeast performance was investigated. By Phenotype Microarray, under aerobic conditions, greater yeast growth was indicated with DAP than lysine both as a single source and combined with sorghum wort amino acids. With sorghum fermentation, both DAP and lysine improved maltose and maltotriose uptake. However, DAP supplementation also maintained yeast numbers (24.0–21.3 × 10⁶ cells mL⁻¹), whereas there was a decline with lysine supplementation. Lysine supplementation also resulted in adverse effects on yeast cell morphology. Neither DAP nor lysine supplementation resulted in evident genetic change to the yeast, but the change in substrate from barley malt wort to unmalted sorghum wort slightly altered the yeast genetically. Therefore, ammonia as DAP has potential as a nitrogen supplement for improving yeast fermentation performance in sorghum gluten-free brewing.     

紫薯淀粉理化性质的研究

以制得的紫薯淀粉为原料,研究了紫薯淀粉的化学组分、颗粒表面结构、结晶结构、凝胶质构、热力学性质和流变学特性,并与马铃薯淀粉、玉米淀粉和甘薯淀粉进行比较.结果显示:干基紫薯淀粉含量为98.78％,直链淀粉含量为19.74％;其淀粉颗粒平均粒径为17μm,属中粒淀粉,晶型为C型;淀粉凝胶弹性和咀嚼性高,硬度适中,为3.095×102 g,黏着性适中,为24.72 g·s;糊化温度范围为61.5℃到78.0℃,峰值温度为72.6℃;紫薯淀粉糊为有屈服应力的非牛顿型流体.     

Effects of high hydrostatic pressure on the physicochemical and emulsifying properties of sweet potato protein

The influence of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) treatment on the physicochemical and emulsifying properties of sweet potato protein (SPP) at various concentrations, e.g. 2%, 4% and 6% (w/v, SPP‐2, SPP‐4 and SPP‐6), was investigated. Significant differences in hydrophobicity, enthalpy of denaturation and solubility were observed (P < 0.05). Emulsifying activity indexes (EAI) of SPP‐2 and SPP‐6 increased at 400 MPa, whereas EAI of all SPP significantly decreased at 600 MPa (P < 0.05). Emulsion stability (ESI) was significantly decreased for SPP‐2 and SPP‐6, while increase in ESI was observed for SPP‐4 above 200 MPa (P < 0.05). SPP‐2 emulsions showed sharp decrease in apparent viscosity with pressure increase, while pseudo plastic flow behaviour was not changed for all of emulsions. Sporamins A and B were well‐adsorbed in pressurised emulsion without displacement. These results suggest that HHP treatment could be used to modify the physicochemical and emulsifying properties of SPP.     

不同品种柿果成熟过程中果胶与单宁相互作用对其脱涩的影响

本文通过电子舌评价柿果胶与柿单宁体外相互作用的涩味强度,结果显示柿果胶能显著降低柿单宁涩味。为验证柿果成熟过程中果胶与单宁的相互作用是否是导致其脱涩的原因之一,本文研究了不同品种柿果(日本甜柿上西早生、中国甜柿鄂柿一号、涩柿恭城水柿)在成熟过程中的单宁及果胶含量变化及涩味变化,结合切片染色观察单宁果胶的形态分布,讨论了不同品种柿果成熟过程中果胶与单宁互作对其脱涩的影响。切片染色结果表明3品种柿果在成熟过程中单宁和果胶有可能相互接触并结合;2种甜柿的可溶性单宁含量在其成熟过程中均能降至0.1%以下,涩柿的可溶性单宁含量降至0.4%,3种柿果的水溶性果胶含量并未完全呈上升趋势,表明可溶性单宁可能与水溶性果胶结合,二者的结合是引起柿果脱涩的因素之一,且对不同品种柿果的影响程度不一。