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Munir S, Azeem A, Sikandar Zaman M, Zia Ul Haq M. From field to table: Ensuring food safety by reducing pesticide residues in food. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 922:171382. [PMID: 38432369 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
Abstract
The present review addresses the significance of lowering pesticide residue levels in food items because of their harmful impacts on human health, wildlife populations, and the environment. It draws attention to the possible health risks-acute and chronic poisoning, cancer, unfavorable effects on reproduction, and harm to the brain or immunological systems-that come with pesticide exposure. Numerous traditional and cutting-edge methods, such as washing, blanching, peeling, thermal treatments, alkaline electrolyzed water washing, cold plasma, ultrasonic cleaning, ozone treatment, and enzymatic treatment, have been proposed to reduce pesticide residues in food products. It highlights the necessity of a paradigm change in crop protection and agri-food production on a global scale. It offers opportunities to guarantee food safety through the mitigation of pesticide residues in food. The review concludes that the first step in reducing worries about the negative effects of pesticides is to implement regulatory measures to regulate their use. In order to lower the exposure to dietary pesticides, the present review also emphasizes the significance of precision agricultural practices and integrated pest management techniques. The advanced approaches covered in this review present viable options along with traditional methods and possess the potential to lower pesticide residues in food items without sacrificing quality. It can be concluded from the present review that a paradigm shift towards sustainable agriculture and food production is essential to minimize pesticide residues in food, safeguarding human health, wildlife populations, and the environment. Furthermore, there is a need to refine the conventional methods of pesticide removal from food items along with the development of modern techniques.
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- Salman Munir
- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan; College of Agriculture, University of Layyah, Layyah 31200, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan; Weed Research Laboratory, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Li X, Li G, Yi L, Zeng K. Soft rot of postharvest pepper: bacterial pathogen, pathogenicity and its biological control using Lactobacillus farciminis LJLAB1. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:443-455. [PMID: 37638860 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Soft rot is the most important bacterial disease of postharvest pepper during storage and transportation. The main objectives of this study were to investigate the bacterial pathogen species causing pepper soft rot and seek for an antagonistic bacterium to control this disease. RESULTS Pathogens Pectobacterium carotovorum, Enterobacter sp., Klebsiella sp., Pseudomonas sp. and Bacillus sp. were verified to be the causes of soft rot which were isolated from rotten peppers. Among them, P. carotovorum had the highest prevalence, including P. carotovorum subsp. carotovorum (Pcc) and P. carotovorum subsp. brasilisesis (Pcb). The result of pathogenicity analysis showed that Pcb Jm2 had strong pathogenicity at 25 °C even at a cell concentration of 103 CFU mL-1 . Its pathogenicity decreased at 4 °C. Multiple pathogenic factors were identified in the draft genome of Pcb Jm2, including cellulase, pectinase, pectin methylesterase, pectinesterase, pectin lyase, polygalacturonase and so forth. Further, the disease control ability of Lactobacillus farciminis LJLAB1 was investigated. The cell-free supernatant (CFS) and crude bacteriocin of L. farciminis LJLAB1 had good antibacterial activities to Pcb Jm2 in vitro, but CFS exhibited a better disease control effect in vivo. CFS treatment prevented the damage of pepper epidermal structure caused by Pcb Jm2, and 99.26% of pathogen cells on pepper were killed by it. Moreover, CFS treatment delayed firmness decrease, soluble solid content loss, weight loss, yellowing and malonaldehyde accumulation of pepper during storage after pathogen infection. CONCLUSION L. farciminis LJLAB1 can be an effective biological control agent to control pepper soft rot caused by Pcb. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Xiaofen Li
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center of Food Storage & Logistics, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Research Center of Food Storage & Logistics, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing, China
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Xu Q, Long S, Liu X, Duan A, Du M, Lu Q, Leng L, Leu SY, Wang D. Insights into the Occurrence, Fate, Impacts, and Control of Food Additives in Food Waste Anaerobic Digestion: A Review. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:6761-6775. [PMID: 37070716 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c06345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The recovery of biomass energy from food waste through anaerobic digestion as an alternative to fossil energy is of great significance for the development of environmental sustainability and the circular economy. However, a substantial number of food additives (e.g., salt, allicin, capsaicin, allyl isothiocyanate, monosodium glutamate, and nonnutritive sweeteners) are present in food waste, and their interactions with anaerobic digestion might affect energy recovery, which is typically overlooked. This work describes the current understanding of the occurrence and fate of food additives in anaerobic digestion of food waste. The biotransformation pathways of food additives during anaerobic digestion are well discussed. In addition, important discoveries in the effects and underlying mechanisms of food additives on anaerobic digestion are reviewed. The results showed that most of the food additives had negative effects on anaerobic digestion by deactivating functional enzymes, thus inhibiting methane production. By reviewing the response of microbial communities to food additives, we can further improve our understanding of the impact of food additives on anaerobic digestion. Intriguingly, the possibility that food additives may promote the spread of antibiotic resistance genes, and thus threaten ecology and public health, is highlighted. Furthermore, strategies for mitigating the effects of food additives on anaerobic digestion are outlined in terms of optimal operation conditions, effectiveness, and reaction mechanisms, among which chemical methods have been widely used and are effective in promoting the degradation of food additives and increasing methane production. This review aims to advance our understanding of the fate and impact of food additives in anaerobic digestion and to spark novel research ideas for optimizing anaerobic digestion of organic solid waste.
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- Qing Xu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Ministry of Education), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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Del Burgo-Gutiérrez C, Cid C, Ludwig IA, De Peña MP. LC-MS/MS Analysis Elucidates the Different Effects of Industrial and Culinary Processing on Total and Individual (Poly)phenolic Compounds of Piquillo Pepper ( Capsicum annuum cv. Piquillo). JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:6050-6060. [PMID: 37014295 PMCID: PMC10119983 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Pepper constitutes an important source of (poly)phenols, mainly flavonoids. Nevertheless, heat treatments applied prior to consumption may have an impact on these antioxidants, and thus may also affect their potential bioactivity. In this study, the effect of industrial and culinary treatments on the total and individual (poly)phenolic content of Piquillo pepper (Capsicum annuum cv. Piquillo) was thoroughly evaluated by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry. A total of 40 (poly)phenols were identified and quantified in raw pepper. Flavonoids (10 flavonols, 15 flavones, and 2 flavanones) were the major compounds identified (62.6%). Among the 13 phenolic acids identified in raw samples, cinnamic acids were the most representative. High temperatures applied and subsequent peeling during industrial grilling drastically decreased the total (poly)phenolic content from 2736.34 to 1099.38 μg/g dm (59.8% reduction). In particular, flavonoids showed a higher reduction of 87.2% after grilling compared to nonflavonoids which only decreased by 14%. Moreover, 9 nonflavonoids were generated during grilling, modifying the (poly)phenolic profile. After culinary treatments, specifically frying, (poly)phenols appear to be better released from the food matrix, enhancing their extractability. Overall, industrial and culinary treatments differently affect both the total and individual (poly)phenolic compounds of pepper and, despite the reduction, they might also positively influence their bioaccessibility.
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- Cristina Del Burgo-Gutiérrez
- Faculty
of Pharmacy & Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, Food Science
& Physiology, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Center
for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, c/Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy & Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, Food Science
& Physiology, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Center
for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, c/Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- IdiSNA,
Navarra Institute for Health Research, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy & Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, Food Science
& Physiology, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Center
for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, c/Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- IdiSNA,
Navarra Institute for Health Research, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy & Nutrition, Department of Nutrition, Food Science
& Physiology, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Center
for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, c/Irunlarrea 1, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- IdiSNA,
Navarra Institute for Health Research, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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Cui SF, Wang JW, Li HF, Fang R, Yu X, Lu YJ. Microencapsulation of Capsaicin in Chitosan Microcapsules: Characterization, Release Behavior, and Pesticidal Properties against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst). INSECTS 2022; 14:27. [PMID: 36661955 PMCID: PMC9864733 DOI: 10.3390/insects14010027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Capsaicin is a capsaicinoid in hot chili peppers, with excellent antibacterial and antimicrobial activities and a good safety profile, but its poor solubility and instability restrict its effectiveness. This limitation may be mitigated by encapsulation. Herein, capsaicin microcapsules (CCMs) were prepared through layer-by-layer self-assembly, using chitosan and carboxymethyl chitosan as shell materials. The chemical and microstructure structural characterization was evaluated by the methods of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The SEM indicated the microcapsules were irregular in shape with an average size of about 100 μm. The encapsulation had a high loading efficiency of 64.31%. FTIR and XRD revealed the absence of the interaction between the core and shell materials and the amorphous nature of the CCMs. The analysis results of the microcapsules' release behavior showed the burst release of capsaicin in 7 days and a slow progression afterward in three solutions, with the highest release properties in a basic solution, followed by acidic and neutral salt solutions. The entomotoxicity of CCMs was conducted against Tribolium castaneum (Herbst), and its efficacy was compared with pure capsaicin. The CCMs were found to be highly effective against this pest. The LC50 value for capsaicin and its microcapsules was 31.37 and 29.75 mg/kg on adults, respectively. According to these values, T. castaneum's development and reproduction were significantly inhibited compared with the control group. The excellent physicochemical characteristics and insecticidal performance show a high application value for integrated pest control.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +86-21-85626711
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Fernando AJ, Amaratunga S. Application of far-infrared radiation for sun-dried chili pepper (Capsicum annum L.): drying characteristics and color during roasting. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:3781-3787. [PMID: 34921411 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chili is hygroscopic and needs a fast-drying method before feeding into pulverizers. The far-infrared radiation (FIR) roasting technique provides various benefits, such as higher drying rates within a short duration, reduction of mycotoxins, and improvement in the textural quality of agricultural produce. In addition, thin-layer modeling supports understanding the drying kinetics of agricultural produce. Therefore, the objective of this research was to study the thin-layer drying characteristics and color of whole chili pod and its components (i.e. seeds, pedicel, and placenta) of sun-dried chili during FIR roasting. The samples were dried at 7.76 μm (100 °C), 6.12 μm (200 °C), 5.056 μm (300 °C), and 4.30 μm (400 °C) by exposing them to FIR in a single layer and the drying kinetics were studied using the Midilli model. Further, the color variation during FIR roasting was studied. RESULTS FIR roasting of chili pods and their components (i.e. seeds, pedicel, and placenta) shows a falling rate drying period at each wavelength. The moisture content decreased with decreasing FIR wavelength. The ∆E values for pods, pedicel, and placenta were increased during FIR roasting. The Midilli model results in R2 and root-mean-square error value ranges of 0.7563-1.000 and 5 × 10-8 -0.1238 respectively for the current study. The Midilli model at 300 °C shows that the FIR has minor variation compared with other FIR temperatures. CONCLUSION FIR technology can be implemented to roast chili pods and their components (i.e. seeds, pedicel, and placenta) within a short period. Further, the application of FIR for roasting purposes desirably increases the color variation. The Midilli model can effectively describe the drying kinetics of the chili pods and their components during FIR roasting. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- A Jayaruwani Fernando
- Department of Agricultural Engineering and Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Puliyankulama, Sri Lanka
- Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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Stability of chili padi bara (Capsicum frutescens L.) paste containing calamansi lime during storage and its tenderizing effect on chicken fillet. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-01086-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ling L, Feng S, Tu Y, Yang C, Jiang K, Ma W, Zhao Y, Lu L, Chen X. Preservation activity of
Artemisia
essential oils and a monomer in treating pepper bacterium and fungus diseases. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Lijun Ling
- College of Life Science Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
- Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070China
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- College of Life Science Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants Northwest Normal University Lanzhou730070People's Republic of China
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Avila-Nava A, Medina-Vera I, Rodríguez-Hernández P, Guevara-Cruz M, Heredia-G Canton PK, Tovar AR, Torres N. Oxalate Content and Antioxidant Activity of Different Ethnic Foods. J Ren Nutr 2020; 31:73-79. [PMID: 32709427 DOI: 10.1053/j.jrn.2020.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE There is not enough information on the classification of oxalate content in several foods, particularly in ethnic foods, to recommend their consumption in subjects with urolithiasis (UL). The objective of the present study was to generate reliable information on the oxalate content and antioxidant activity in different foods and classify them by very low, low, medium, high and very high oxalate content and antioxidant activity. METHODS The oxalate content of 109 foods including ethnic foods was assessed by an enzymatic assay, and the antioxidant activity was measured by the oxygen radical absorbance capacity to determine the oxalate/antioxidant activity ratio. Oxalate consumption was then evaluated in 400 subjects with overweight and obesity using 24-h dietary recalls. RESULTS The main foods with high oxalate content were raw spinach, huanzontle, purslane, chard, almond, and toasted and sweetened roasted amaranth. The highest antioxidant activity was found in strawberries, all types of chocolates, roselle, morita peppers, and pinolillo. Subjects with overweight or obesity exceed the dietary oxalate daily intake recommendation. CONCLUSIONS The classification of foods by their oxalate content and antioxidant activity will be very useful to generate nutritional recommendation in different diseases, mainly UL.
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- Azalia Avila-Nava
- Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad de la Península de Yucatán, Yucatán, México
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- Departamento de Metodología de la Investigación, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, México, México
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- Departamento de Fisiología de la Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de, México
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- Departamento de Fisiología de la Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de, México
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- Departamento de Fisiología de la Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de, México
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- Departamento de Fisiología de la Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de, México
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- Departamento de Fisiología de la Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de, México.
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