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Faccinetto-Beltrán P, Reza-Zaldivar EE, Curiel-Pedraza DA, Canales-Aguirre AA, Jacobo-Velázquez DA. Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), Vitamin D3, and Probiotics Supplementation Improve Memory, Glial Reactivity, and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in an Aluminum-Induced Cognitive Impairment Rat Model. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:21221-21233. [PMID: 38764689 PMCID: PMC11097360 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c01198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Globally, the rise in neurodegenerative issues in tandem with shifts in lifestyle and aging population has prompted a search for effective interventions. Nutraceutical compounds have emerged as promising agents for addressing these challenges. This 60-day study on an aluminum-induced cognitive impairment rat model assessed three compounds and their combinations: probiotics (Prob, Lactobacillus plantarum [5 × 1010 CFU/day], and Lactobacillus acidophilus [5 × 1010 CFU/day]), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 23.8 mg/day), and vitamin D3 (VD3, 150 IU/day). Behavioral outcomes were evaluated by using the Morris water maze and novel object recognition tests. Glial activation was assessed through immunofluorescence analysis of GFAP/Iba1, and oxidative stress markers in brain tissue were determined by measuring the levels of Malondialdehyde (MDA) and Superoxide dismutase (SOD). The results demonstrated a progressive improvement in the learning and memory capacity. The aluminum group exhibited the poorest performance in the behavioral test, enhanced GFAP/Iba1 activation, and elevated levels of oxidative stress markers. Conversely, the DHA + Prob + VD3 treatment demonstrated the best performance in the Morris water maze. The combination of DHA + Prob + VD3 exhibited superior performance in the Morris water maze, accompanied by reduced levels of GFAP/Iba1 activation in DG/CA1 brain regions. Furthermore, DHA + Prob supplementation showed lower GFAP/Iba1 activation in the CA3 region and enhanced antioxidant activity. In summary, supplementing various nutraceutical combinations, including DHA, VD3, and Prob, displayed notable benefits against aluminum-induced cognitive impairment. These benefits encompassed memory enhancement, diminished MDA concentration, increased SOD activity, and reduced glial activation, as indicated by GFAP/Iba1 markers.
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- Paulinna Faccinetto-Beltrán
- Escuela
de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Campus Guadalajara, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Av. General Ramon Corona 2514, C.P.
45201 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
- Tecnologico
de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur, 64849 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Tecnologico
de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur, 64849 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Preclinical
Evaluation Unit, Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Unit, CIATEJ-CONACyT, Av. Normalistas 800, Colinas de la Normal, Guadalajara 44270, Mexico
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- Preclinical
Evaluation Unit, Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Unit, CIATEJ-CONACyT, Av. Normalistas 800, Colinas de la Normal, Guadalajara 44270, Mexico
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- Escuela
de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Campus Guadalajara, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Av. General Ramon Corona 2514, C.P.
45201 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
- Tecnologico
de Monterrey, Institute for Obesity Research, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501 Sur, 64849 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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Jasel Alvarez Gaona I, Fanzone ML, Chirife J, Ferreras-Charro R, García-Estévez I, Teresa Escribano-Bailón M, Galmarini MV. Phenolic composition and sensory dynamic profile of chocolate samples enriched with red wine and blueberry powders. Food Res Int 2024; 179:113971. [PMID: 38342525 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.113971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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Cabernet Sauvignon (CS) and a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon with blueberry extract (CS + B), were spray dried (using maltodextrin DE10, 13.5% w/w as a carrier) to obtain two types of phenolic-rich powders. The addition of blueberry to CS increased phenolic compounds content by 16%. Eight chocolate formulations were obtained by modifying concentrations of cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar. Six of the samples were added with 10% w/w of phenolic-rich powder, while two of them remained as powder-free controls. The anthocyanin and flavan-3-ol profiles of chocolates were determined by HPLC-DAD-MS and HPLC-MS, respectively. In addition, the sensory dynamic profile of samples was assessed by Temporal Dominance of Sensations with a consumer panel. Results showed that the addition of phenolic-rich powders produced a significant increase in the anthocyanin composition obtaining the highest anthocyanin content in the white chocolate added with CS + B powder. On the other hand, adding 10% of CS powder to dark chocolate (55% cocoa pellets) did not result in a significant increase in phenolic compounds. The addition of phenolic-rich powders to chocolates influenced visual color, texture, and taste, leading to new products with distinctive characteristics and increasing the possibility of using phenolic-rich powders as innovative and healthy ingredients.
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- Izmari Jasel Alvarez Gaona
- Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 1516-1560, C1107AFF Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Mendoza, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (EEA Mendoza INTA), San Martin 3853, (5507) Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina; Centro de Estudios Vitivinícolas y Agroindustriales, Universidad Juan Agustín Maza, Av. Acceso Este Lateral Sur 2245, CP5519 Guaymallén, Mendoza, Argentina.
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- Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 1516-1560, C1107AFF Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Grupo de Investigación en Polifenoles, Área de Nutrición y Bromatología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, E 37007 Salamanca, España.
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- Grupo de Investigación en Polifenoles, Área de Nutrición y Bromatología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, E 37007 Salamanca, España.
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- Grupo de Investigación en Polifenoles, Área de Nutrición y Bromatología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, E 37007 Salamanca, España.
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- Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo 1516-1560, C1107AFF Buenos Aires, Argentina; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Godoy Cruz 2290, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Zapata-Alvarez A, Bedoya-Vergara C, Porras-Barrientos LD, Rojas-Mora JM, Rodríguez-Cabal HA, Gil-Garzon MA, Martinez-Alvarez OL, Ocampo-Arango CM, Ardila-Castañeda MP, Monsalve-F ZI. Molecular, biochemical, and sensorial characterization of cocoa ( Theobroma cacao L.) beans: A methodological pathway for the identification of new regional materials with outstanding profiles. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24544. [PMID: 38322871 PMCID: PMC10844050 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Cocoa is an economically important product in Colombia. On-farm germplasm evaluations enable the selection of superior genotypes for propagation and distribution across the country. This study examined 12 cocoa samples from Antioquia along with five reference materials, employing 96 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers. Furthermore, these genetic findings were correlated with physical, chemical, and sensory attributes. Primary coordinate analysis revealed that the majority of samples were hybrids derived from five original germplasm pools, including Criollo, Amelonado, and three Upper Amazon Forastero cocoas. The integral profile of the 12 selected materials was classified into Modern Criollo (Rodriguez-Medina et al., 2019) [3], Forasteros (Rodriguez-Medina et al., 2019) [3], and Trinitarios (Borja Fajardo et al., 2022) [6]. Three key factors were identified to best account for the sample classification: type of variety, functional properties, and quality.
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- Andrea Zapata-Alvarez
- University of Antioquia, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Agrobiotechnology Research Group, Calle 67 N°. 53 - 108, A.A 1226, Medellín, Colombia
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- La Sallista University Corporation, Caldas, Antioquia, Colombia, Food Engineering Research Group, GRIAL, Carrera 51 N°.118 sur 57, Caldas, Antioquia, Colombia
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- University of Antioquia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, Sensory Science Research Group, Calle 67 N°. 53 - 108, A.A 1226, Medellín, Colombia
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- Metropolitan Technological Institute, Faculty of Exact and Applied Sciences, Medellín, Colombia
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- University of Antioquia, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Agrobiotechnology Research Group, Calle 67 N°. 53 - 108, A.A 1226, Medellín, Colombia
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- La Sallista University Corporation, Caldas, Antioquia, Colombia, Food Engineering Research Group, GRIAL, Carrera 51 N°.118 sur 57, Caldas, Antioquia, Colombia
- Metropolitan Technological Institute, Faculty of Exact and Applied Sciences, Medellín, Colombia
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- University of Antioquia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, Sensory Science Research Group, Calle 67 N°. 53 - 108, A.A 1226, Medellín, Colombia
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- University of Antioquia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, Sensory Science Research Group, Calle 67 N°. 53 - 108, A.A 1226, Medellín, Colombia
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- University of Antioquia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences, Sensory Science Research Group, Calle 67 N°. 53 - 108, A.A 1226, Medellín, Colombia
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- University of Antioquia, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Agrobiotechnology Research Group, Calle 67 N°. 53 - 108, A.A 1226, Medellín, Colombia
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Didar Z. Characterization of white chocolate enriched with co-encapsulated Lactobacillus acidophilus ( La-5) and rose hip shell fruit extract: Characterization, probiotic viability during storage, and in vitro gastrointestinal digestion. Food Sci Nutr 2024; 12:890-906. [PMID: 38370043 PMCID: PMC10867508 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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This research focused on the production of a new kind of probiotic chocolate containing co-encapsulated Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-5) bacteria and rose hip shell fruit extract. Several properties of chocolate samples, including rheological, textural, thermal properties, particle size distribution, color indices, total phenolic and anthocyanin magnitude, antioxidant potential, and Raman spectroscopy were performed. The prepared white chocolates were assessed for the survival of the probiotic cell and the stability of anthocyanins and phenolic components in different storage times (until 90 days) and different storage temperatures (at 4 and 25°C). Observations imply that both temperature and duration of storage had an impact on the extent of survival of probiotics as well as stability of total phenolic content (TPC) and anthocyanin content (p < .05). During in vitro gastrointestinal circumstances, the extent of survival of L. acidophilus, in two chocolate matrixes, was assessed. At the end of gastric and intestinal condition, the log of viable cells was 7 and 6, respectively. The magnitude of the bioaccessibility of anthocyanin and phenolic components was 81% and 78%, respectively. Sensory evaluation affirmed that there was no remarkable variation between samples in terms of overall acceptance.
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- Zohreh Didar
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Neyshabur BranchIslamic Azad UniversityNeyshaburIran
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Medina-Mendoza M, Castro-Alayo EM, Balcazar-Zumaeta CR, Silva-Zuta MZ, Maicelo-Quintana JL, Cayo-Colca IS. Conching process time, sauco by-product concentration, and sacha inchi oil levels identification for the enrichment of dark chocolate. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19886. [PMID: 37809724 PMCID: PMC10559272 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Chocolate is a widely consumed product with high levels of polyphenols; unfortunately, it is reduced during the process. Adding other components allows for counteracting the polyphenols lost during chocolate processing and reducing the content of unsaturated fatty acids, affecting its physical properties. This study identified the conching time, concentration of sauco by-products, and levels of sacha inchi oil to produce enriched dark chocolates. For this study, sauco by-products in percentages of 2, 6 and 10%, sacha inchi oil in levels of 1, 3, and 5%, and three conching times of 16, 20, and 24 h were added to 75% dark chocolates, and the process conditions were optimized through the response surface methodology (RSM). The physicochemical properties of the dark chocolates were studied, observing that the sauco by-product, sacha inchi oil, and conching time significantly affected (p < 0.05) the variables of antioxidant activity, total phenol content, rheology, hardness, and particle size. The R2 correlation of the factors declared against the variables indicated the model's reliability as it was close to 1. The results suggest that incorporating sauco by-products allows for obtaining chocolates with good chemical properties; however, high percentages of sacha inchi oil and shorter conching time cause a negative effect on the chocolate affecting the physical properties.
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- Marleni Medina-Mendoza
- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Calle Higos Urco 342-350-356, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Calle Higos Urco 342-350-356, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Calle Higos Urco 342-350-356, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias Agrarias, Escuela de Posgrado, Universidad Nacional de Piura, Piura, Jr. Tacna 748, Piura, Peru
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- Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Calle Higos Urco 342-350-356, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Zootecnista, Agronegocios y Biotecnología, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Calle Higos Urco 342-350-356, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru
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- Facultad de Ingeniería Zootecnista, Agronegocios y Biotecnología, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Calle Higos Urco 342-350-356, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru
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Abedini A, Dakhili S, Bazzaz S, Kamaladdin Moghaddam S, Mahmoudzadeh M, Andishmand H. Fortification of chocolates with high-value-added plant-based substances: Recent trends, current challenges, and future prospects. Food Sci Nutr 2023; 11:3686-3705. [PMID: 37457143 PMCID: PMC10345668 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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High consumption of delicious foods, such as chocolates, is considered excellent snacks, capable of converting from health-threatening to great functional foods. The fortification of chocolates with high-value-added plant-based substances might improve their healthful effects, nutritional properties, and shelf life. Chocolate could be an effective carrier for plant-based substances delivery, and it could be an effective vehicle to treat and reduce the indications of disease, such as obesity, overweight, hypertension, stress, cardiovascular failure, congestive heart failure, and diabetes. Referring to the recent studies in chocolate fortification with high-value-added plant-based substances, it seems that the recent trends are toward its therapeutic effects against noncommunicable diseases. Despite the undeniable functional effects of fortified chocolates, there are some challenges in the fortification way of chocolates. In other words, their functional characteristics, such as rheological and sensory attributes, may undesirably change. It seems that encapsulation techniques, such as spray drying, antisolvent precipitation, nanoemulsification, and liposomal encapsulation, could almost overcome these challenges. Thus, several studies focused on designing and fabricating nanoscale delivery systems with the aim of chocolate fortification, which is discussed.
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- Amirhossein Abedini
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Food Safety Division, School of Public HealthTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
- Students' Scientific Research Center (SSRC)Tehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Science and Food TechnologyShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Science and Food TechnologyShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Science and Food TechnologyShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food ScienceTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
- Drug Applied Research CenterTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food SciencesTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine InstituteTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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Koh WY, Lim XX, Teoh ESW, Kobun R, Rasti B. The Effects of Gamma-Aminobuytric Acid (GABA) Enrichment on Nutritional, Physical, Shelf-Life, and Sensorial Properties of Dark Chocolate. Foods 2023; 12:foods12010213. [PMID: 36613430 PMCID: PMC9818575 DOI: 10.3390/foods12010213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) has potential in regulating hypertension. Cocoa beans are rich in GABA, but GABA is being destroyed during roasting of cocoa beans and chocolate production. This study aimed to develop GABA-enriched dark chocolate by partially replacing sugar syrup with pure GABA powder at concentrations of 0.05 (F1), 0.10 (F2), and 0.15% (F3). The chocolate samples were incorporated with GABA after the heating and melting process of cocoa butter to maintain the viability and functionality of the GABA in the final product. The effects of GABA enrichment on the quality of chocolate in terms of nutritional, physical, shelf-life, and sensorial properties were studied. The inclusion of 0.15% GABA significantly increased the GABA content and angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitory effect of chocolate. The nutritional compositions of the control and GABA-enriched chocolates were almost similar. The addition of GABA significantly increased the hardness but did not affect the apparent viscosity and melting properties of chocolate. Accelerated shelf-life test results showed that all the chocolates stored at 20 and 30 °C were microbiologically safe for consumption for at least 21 days. Among the GABA-enriched chocolates, panellists preferred F2 the most followed by F3 and F1, owing to the glossiness and sweetness of F2. F3 with the highest GABA content (21.09 mg/100 g) and ACE inhibitory effect (79.54%) was identified as the best GABA-enriched dark chocolate.
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- Wee Yin Koh
- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden 11800, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Australasian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative, 8054 Monash University LPO, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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Faccinetto-Beltrán P, Aguirre-López LO, Bañuelos-Pineda J, Reza-Zaldívar EE, Santacruz A, Hernández-Brenes C, Pérez-Carrillo E, Jacobo-Velázquez DA. Fish oil and probiotics supplementation through milk chocolate improves spatial learning and memory in male Wistar rats. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1023653. [DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1023653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BackgroundCognition and brain function is critical through childhood and should be improved with balanced diets. Incorporating bioactive ingredients such as omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω3 PUFAs) and probiotics into food formulations could be used as an approach to improve cognitive function. This study evaluated the effects on cognitive capacity of complementing rodent diets with chocolate, by itself and in combination with ω3 PUFAs from fish oil and probiotics.MethodsSpatial learning and memory in the rats were determined by the Barnes maze test in short- and long-term memory. Samples from the cecum were obtained to assess microbial counts (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Enterobacteriaceae, and total bacteria), and brains were recovered to analyze the neural morphology of the tissues. Also, glucose, brain weights, and epididymal tissue were analyzed.ResultsThe combination of chocolate with fish oil and probiotics improved the memory of rats compared to the result of each bioactive compound when evaluated separately. Treatments did not affect sugar level, epididymal adipose tissue, or brain weight. On the other hand, consuming probiotics alone or in combination with chocolate decreased Enterobacteria counts, while Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria counts were not affected. Neural morphological analysis showed that combining chocolate with probiotics and ω3 PUFAs increased the number of neurons in the hippocampal CA1 and CA3 regions.ConclusionChocolate added with probiotics and ω3 PUFAs improved spatial memory and learning in the studied model.
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Dark chocolate: An overview of its biological activity, processing, and fortification approaches. Curr Res Food Sci 2022; 5:1916-1943. [PMID: 36300165 PMCID: PMC9589144 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2022.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Dark chocolate gets popularity for several decades due to its enormous health benefits. It contains several health-promoting factors (bioactive components - polyphenols, flavonoids, procyanidins, theobromines, etc, and vitamins and minerals) that positively modulate the immune system of human beings. It confers safeguards against cardiovascular diseases, certain types of cancers, and other brain-related disorders like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, etc. Dark chocolate is considered a functional food due to its anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. It also has a well-established role in weight management and the alteration of a lipid profile to a healthy direction. But during the processing of dark chocolate, several nutrients are lost (polyphenol, flavonoids, flavan 3 ol, ascorbic acid, and thiamine). So, fortification would be an effective method of enhancing the overall nutrient content and also making the dark chocolate self-sufficient. Thus, the focus of this review study is to gather all the experimental studies done on dark chocolate fortification. Several ingredients were used for the fortification, such as fruits (mulberry, chokeberries, and elderberries), spices (cinnamon), phytosterols, peanut oil, probiotics (mainly Lactobacillus, bacillus spices), prebiotics (inulin, xanthan gum, and maltodextrin), flavonoids, flavan-3-ols, etc. Those fortifications were done to raise the total antioxidant content as well as essential fatty acid content simultaneously reducing total calorie content. Sometimes, the fortification was done to improve physical properties like viscosity, rheological propertiesand also improve overall consumer acceptance by modifying its bitter taste. Dark chocolate gets popularity for several decades due to its enormous health benefits. Dark chocolate is considered a functional food due to its health benefits. During the processing of dark chocolate, several nutrients are lost. Fortification would be an effective method of enhancing the overall nutrient content. This review study is to gather all the experimental studies done on dark chocolate fortification.
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Goranov B, Teneva D, Denkova-Kostova R, Shopska V, Oulahal N, Denkova Z, Kostov G, Degraeve P, Pagan R. Biopreservation of Chocolate Mousse with Lactobacillus helveticus 2/20: Microbial Challenge Test. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175631. [PMID: 36080398 PMCID: PMC9457945 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Probiotic bacteria are used for food biopreservation because their metabolic products might contribute to ensuring food microbiological safety and/or increase its shelf life without the addition of chemical preservatives. Moreover, biopreserved foods are excellent vehicles for the delivery of probiotic bacteria. The aim of the study was to investigate the potential of chocolate mousse food matrix for the delivery of the probiotic strain Lactobacillus helveticus 2/20 (Lb. helveticus 2/20) and to investigate its capacity to inhibit the growth of two foodborne pathogenic bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli). Therefore, the populations of free or encapsulated in calcium alginate Lb. helveticus 2/20 cells and/or of each pathogen (used to voluntarily contaminate each sample) were monitored both in complex nutrient medium (MRS broth) and in chocolate mousse under refrigeration conditions and at room temperature. Lb. helveticus 2/20 alone in free or encapsulated state effectively inhibited the growth of Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 in chocolate mousse when stored at 20 ± 2 °C. Practically no viable unwanted bacteria were identified on the 7th day from the beginning of the process. High viable Lb. helveticus 2/20 cell populations were maintained during storage under refrigerated conditions (4 ± 2 °C) and at room temperature. Chocolate mousse is thus a promising food matrix to deliver probiotic Lb. helveticus 2/20 cells, which could also protect it from contamination by unwanted bacteria.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bogdan Goranov
- Department “Microbiology”, University of Food Technologies—Plovdiv, 26 Maritza Boulevard, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Laboratory of Biologically Active Substances, Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 139 Ruski Boulevard, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department “Technology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”, University of Food Technologies—Plovdiv, 26 Maritza Boulevard, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +359-899-085525
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- Department “Technology of Wine and Beer”, University of Food Technologies—Plovdiv, 26 Maritza Boulevard, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Bioingénierie et Dynamique Microbienne aux Interfaces Alimentaires Research Unit, IUT Lyon 1, Technopole Alimentec, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, ISARA Lyon, 155 rue Henri de Boissieu, F-01000 Bourg en Bresse, France
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- Department “Microbiology”, University of Food Technologies—Plovdiv, 26 Maritza Boulevard, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department “Technology of Wine and Beer”, University of Food Technologies—Plovdiv, 26 Maritza Boulevard, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Bioingénierie et Dynamique Microbienne aux Interfaces Alimentaires Research Unit, IUT Lyon 1, Technopole Alimentec, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, ISARA Lyon, 155 rue Henri de Boissieu, F-01000 Bourg en Bresse, France
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- Departamento de Producción Animal y Ciencia de los Alimentos, Facultad de Veterinaria, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón-IA2, Universidad de Zaragoza-CITA, Calle Miguel Servet, 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain
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Interaction between Chocolate Polyphenols and Encapsulated Probiotics during In Vitro Digestion and Colonic Fermentation. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8060253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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This study evaluated the interaction between probiotics and polyphenols in chocolates (45% and 70% cocoa) fortified with encapsulated probiotics. Cocoa powder was used as the main encapsulation component in a Na-alginate plus fructooligosaccharides formulation. Probiotic-chocolates (PCh) were produced by adding 1% encapsulated probiotics to the final mixture. The chocolate samples were subjected to in vitro gastrointestinal digestion and colonic fermentation. The data revealed that the most bioaccessible polyphenols in both formulations of PCh containing 45% and 70% cocoa were released in the gastric digested supernatant. The bioaccessible polyphenols from PCh with 70% cocoa reached 83.22–92.33% and 8.08–15.14% during gastrointestinal digestion and colonic fermentation, respectively. Furthermore, the polyphenols with higher bioaccessibility during colonic fermentation of both PChs developed with the CA1 formulation (cocoa powder 10%, Na-alginate 1% and fructooligosaccharides 2%) were detected in the presence of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus sanfranciscensis. The results showed that PCh with specific probiotics favored the bioconversion of a specific polyphenol. For example, chocolate fortified with Lacticaseibacillus casei released larger quantities of epicatechin and procyanidin B1, while Lactiplantibacillus plantarum released more catechin and procyanidin B1 for Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LGG. Overall, the study findings concluded that chocolate polyphenols could be utilized by probiotics for their metabolism and modulating the gut, which improved the chocolates’ functionality.
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Quispe-Chambilla L, Pumacahua-Ramos A, Choque-Quispe D, Curro-Pérez F, Carrión-Sánchez HM, Peralta-Guevara DE, Masco-Arriola ML, Palomino-Rincón H, Ligarda-Samanez CA. Rheological and Functional Properties of Dark Chocolate with Partial Substitution of Peanuts and Sacha Inchi. Foods 2022; 11:foods11081142. [PMID: 35454729 PMCID: PMC9032496 DOI: 10.3390/foods11081142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Chocolate is a widely consumed product, due to the contribution of fats and antioxidant compounds; the addition of other components makes it possible to increase the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, although they can affect its rheological properties. The influence of the partial addition of peanut paste and Sacha Inchi on the rheological and functional properties of dark chocolate was evaluated. Cocoa beans, peanuts, and Sacha Inchi were refined in order to obtain the cocoa paste (PC), peanut paste (PM), and Sacha Inchi paste (PSI). Then, mixtures between 0 to 20% of PM and PSI were formulated, and the rheological properties were evaluated at 30, 40, and 50 °C; these were adjusted to mathematical models. Functional groups were identified by FTIR in ATR mode, and it was observed that the partial addition of PM and PSI did not show significant changes in the shear stress and apparent viscosity of the mixture, although they did show dependence on temperature. The Herschel−Bulkley model showed a better adjustment (R2 > 0.999), reporting behavior index values, n < 1.0, and indicating pseudo-plastic behavior for pastes and formulations. The yield limit τy and the consistency index kH increased significantly with the addition of PM and PSI, but they decreased with increasing temperature. The activation energy show values between 13.98 to 18.74 kJ/mol, and it increased significantly with the addition of PM and PSI. Infrared analysis evidenced the presence of polyunsaturated fatty acids, coming mainly from PSI and PM. The addition of PM and PSI does not influence the rheological properties and allows for an increase in the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lucero Quispe-Chambilla
- Food Science and Technology, Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco, Cusco 08000, Peru;
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- Department of Food Engineering, Universidad Nacional Intercultural de Quillabamba, Cusco 08000, Peru; (F.C.-P.); (H.M.C.-S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Agroindustrial Engineering, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru; (D.C.-Q.); (H.P.-R.); (C.A.L.-S.)
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- Department of Food Engineering, Universidad Nacional Intercultural de Quillabamba, Cusco 08000, Peru; (F.C.-P.); (H.M.C.-S.)
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- Department of Food Engineering, Universidad Nacional Intercultural de Quillabamba, Cusco 08000, Peru; (F.C.-P.); (H.M.C.-S.)
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- Water Analysis and Control Research Laboratory, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco, Cusco 08000, Peru;
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- Agroindustrial Engineering, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru; (D.C.-Q.); (H.P.-R.); (C.A.L.-S.)
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- Agroindustrial Engineering, Universidad Nacional José María Arguedas, Andahuaylas 03701, Peru; (D.C.-Q.); (H.P.-R.); (C.A.L.-S.)
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Physicochemical, Nutritional, Microstructural, Surface and Sensory Properties of a Model High-Protein Bars Intended for Athletes Depending on the Type of Protein and Syrup Used. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19073923. [PMID: 35409605 PMCID: PMC8997551 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19073923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The main objective of this study was to investigate the possibility of using a combination of vegetable proteins from soybean (SOY), rice (RPC), and pea (PEA) with liquid syrups: tapioca fiber (TF), oligofructose (OF), and maltitol (ML) in the application of high-protein bars to determine the ability of these ingredients to modify the textural, physicochemical, nutritional, surface properties, microstructure, sensory parameters, and technological suitability. Ten variants of the samples were made, including the control sample made of whey protein concentrate (WPC) in combination with glucose syrup (GS). All combinations used had a positive effect on the hardness reduction of the bars after the storage period. Microstructure and the contact angle showed a large influence on the proteins and syrups used on the features of the manufactured products, primarily on the increased hydrophobicity of the surface of samples made of RPC + ML, SOY + OF, and RPC + TF. The combination of proteins and syrups used significantly reduced the sugar content of the product. Water activity (<0.7), dynamic viscosity (<27 mPas∙g/cm3), and sensory analysis (the highest final ratings) showed that bars made of RPC + OF, SOY + OF, and SOY + ML are characterized by a high potential for use in this type of products.
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Studies on Proximate Composition, Mineral and Total Phenolic Content of Yogurt Bites Enriched with Different Plant Raw Material. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation7040301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Yogurt products are consumed by millions of people every day. Consumers’ priority for ready-to-eat yogurt snacks enriched with various plant raw materials have increased each year. Therefore, the aim of this study was to prepare freeze-dried yoghurt bites with the addition of powders of beetroot, mulberry leaves, nettle leaves and rosehip fruit and to investigate these raw materials’ influence on the proximate composition, mineral and total phenolic content. The moisture, protein, fat, carbohydrate and sugar content of the yogurt bites were established using standard methods: mineral composition—using an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS); total phenolic content—by the spectrophotometric method. The results demonstrated that the addition of different raw material powders to the formulation of yogurt bites had no significant influence on carbohydrate, protein and total fat amounts. However, the incorporation of powders of beetroot, mulberry leaves, nettle leaves and rosehip fruit in yogurt bites allowed a significant increase of the amounts of all investigated minerals and total phenolic content of the manufactured bites. Among all investigated yogurt bites, the highest amounts of K, P, Mg, Fe and Zn were determined for yogurt bites enriched with nettle leaves. In conclusion, the enrichment of yogurt bites with freeze-dried plant raw material powders can increase amounts of selected minerals and total phenolic content.
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