scholarly journals Evaluation of α-Chitosan from Crab Shell and β-Chitosan from Squid Gladius Based on Biochemistry Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 3183
Author(s):  
Bailei Li ◽  
Xue Wu ◽  
Bin Bao ◽  
Ruihua Guo ◽  
Wenhui Wu
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Double Helix ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Peak Position ◽  
Portunus Trituberculatus ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Index Method ◽  
Biomedical Materials ◽  
Water Binding

The objective of this study is to innovatively evaluate the biochemistry performance of α-chitosan from Portunus trituberculatus shell and β-chitosan from Illex argentinus squid gladius by using the weighted composite index method, and provide a theoretical basis for better development and utilization of chitosan biomedical materials. To build a composite evaluation system, seven key indicators, including molecular weight (Mw), deacetylation degree (DD), water binding capacity (WBC), fat binding capacity (FBC), thermal stability (TS), primary structure and secondary structure, which significantly affect chitosan biochemical characteristics, were determined and analyzed. The viscosity average Mw of chitosan was in the range of 22.5–377.1 kDa, and the DD was 83.4–97.8%. Thermogravimetric (TG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analyses of commercial chitosan (CS), crab chitosan (CSC) and squid chitosan (CSS) showed a downward trend in TS, while WBC and FBC showed an obvious upward trend. FT-IR had a similar profile in peak shape, but the peak position slightly shifted. CD indicated that chitosan maintained the double helix structure and multiple secondary structural elements. The composite weighted index values of CS, CSC and CSS were 0.85, 0.94 and 1.31 respectively, which indicated that the CSS biochemistry performance was significantly better than CSC, and β-chitosan has great potential in biomedical materials.

scholarly journals Coupling Coordination Degree between New Urbanization and Eco-Environment in Shaanxi, China, and Its Influencing Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Lifeng Guo
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Shaanxi Province ◽  
Index Method ◽  
Development Level ◽  
Two Systems ◽  
Level Model ◽  
Park Area ◽  
New Urbanization

Taking northwestern China’s Shaanxi Province as the object, this paper constructs a comprehensive evaluation system (CES) for new urbanization and a CES for eco-environment. On this basis, the coordination coupling between new urbanization and eco-environment in Shaanxi and its key factors were evaluated and analyzed, using composite index method, relative development level model, coupling degree model, and coordination coupling degree (CCD) model. The results show that the development level of new urbanization in the province increased linearly, while that of eco-environment rose slowly; the relative development between the two systems gradually changed from the development lag of eco-environment to the development lag of new urbanization; the CCD between the two shifted from medium incoordination to high coordination; the coordinated development between the two systems is greatly driven by per-capita gross domestic product (GDP) in the new urbanization system, and the park area in the eco-environment system.

scholarly journals Microstructure and physicochemical characteristics of modified taro starch after annealing, autoclaving-cooling and heat moisture treatment

Food Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 1226-1233
Author(s):  
R.H.B. Setiarto ◽  
H.D. Kusumaningrum ◽  
B.S.L. Jenie ◽  
T. Khusniati ◽  
N. Widhyastuti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resistant Starch ◽  
Amylose Content ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Double Helix ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Pasting Properties ◽  
Water Binding ◽  
Swelling Power ◽  
Heat Moisture Treatment ◽  
Moisture Treatment

This study investigated the effects of annealing, autoclaving-cooling and heat moisture treatment on the microstructure and physicochemical characteristics of taro starch. The taro starch was treated by the annealing process (24 hrs, 50oC), the heat moisture treatment (HMT) (moisture 25%, 3 hrs, 110oC), and the autoclaving (15 mins, 121oC) - cooling (24 hrs, 4oC) with 1 and 2 cycles. The results show that the autoclaving-cooling 2 cycles (AC-2C) changed the microstructure of taro starch into a very compact and dense structure because of formed double helix bound that cannot be hydrolyzed by pancreatic enzymes so it can be converted became resistant starch as the prebiotic source. Pasting properties analysis showed that AC-2C improved shear stress resistance, heat resistance and low retrogradation modified taro starch (MTS). The AC-2C treatment increased water binding capacity (73.84%), solubility (44.58%), and swelling power (16.71%) of MTS. The water-binding capacity had a positive correlation with solubility and swelling power. The AC-2C treatment increased amylose content (27.40%) and decreased reducing sugar level (6.36%) of MTS, so it can encourage the formation of resistant starch to improve the prebiotic properties of taro starch. Modified taro starch AC-2C is the best compared to HMT and annealing based on microstructure and physicochemical characteristics.

scholarly journals Influence of Konjac Glucomannan and Frozen Storage on Rheological and Tensile Properties of Frozen Dough

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tingting Cui ◽  
Rui Liu ◽  
Tao Wu ◽  
Wenjie Sui ◽  
Min Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Frozen Storage ◽  
Free Water ◽  
Konjac Glucomannan ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Water Binding ◽  
Gluten Proteins ◽  
Frozen Dough ◽  
The Impact

The impact of various amounts of konjac glucomannan on the structural and physicochemical properties of gluten proteins/dough at different periods of frozen storage is evaluated in the present study. As frozen storage time was prolonged, the molecular weight and the free sulfhydryl content of gluten proteins and the tensile properties of frozen dough all decreased. The addition of konjac glucomannan reduced the variations in the structural and rheological properties of gluten proteins/dough. Frozen dough with 2.5% added konjac glucomannan showed the highest water binding capacity and retarded the migration of water. Scanning electron microscopy and differential scanning calorimetry results also revealed that adding konjac glucomannan reduced the cracks and holes in the dough and enhanced its thermal stability. The correlations between mechanical characteristics and structure parameters further indicated that konjac glucomannan could not only stabilize the structures of gluten proteins but also bind free water to form more stable complexes, thereby retaining the rheological and tensile properties of the frozen dough.

Impact of high-pressure homogenization on the microstructure and rheological properties of citrus fiber

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianbin Su ◽  
Xin-Di Zhu ◽  
Yong Wang ◽  
Dong Li ◽  
Li-Jun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Loss Modulus ◽  
High Pressure Homogenization ◽  
Carreau Model ◽  
Hydration Properties ◽  
Water Binding ◽  
Water Holding

Abstract Citrus fiber dispersion with different concentrations (5–25 g/kg) was treated by high-pressure homogenization (90 and 160 MPa) for two cycles. The particle size distribution, hydration properties of powders, morphology and rheological measurements were carried out to study the microstructure and rheological properties changes by high-pressure homogenization (HPH). In conclusion, the HPH can reduce the particle size of fiber, improve the water holding capacity and water binding capacity. Furthermore, fiber shape can be modified from globular cluster to flake-like slices, and tiny pores can be formed on the surface of citrus fiber. The apparent viscosity, storage modulus and loss modulus were increased by HPH whereas the activation energy was reduced. The Hershcel–Bulkley model, Carreau model and Power Law mode were selected to evaluate the rheological properties.

Identification of Amber and the Copal under Heat Pressurized Process

2012 ◽  
Vol 554-556 ◽  
pp. 2112-2115
Author(s):  
Hui Li ◽  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Yong Zhu ◽  
Qin Ren
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Peak Position ◽  
Exothermic Peak ◽  
Endothermic Peak ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Natural Resin ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Artificial Heat ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

Amber and copal belong to the natural resin, which are similar and transitional in the physical and chemical properties. The artificial heat-pressurized treatment is contributed to the polymerization of the natural copal, and turns into green, yellow-green and deep orange-yellow copal. It is very difficult to identify amber from the heat- pressurized treatment copal only based on the gemological parameters.The thermal behavior of amber and the copal before and after heat-pressurized treatment were analyzed by means of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR). The results show that amber exists an evident endothermic peak around 123~132°C, and copal reveals an obvious endothermic peak at about 174~178°C, and the heat pressurized treatment copal occurs a clear exothermic peak around 150~152°C. The differences between endothermic or exothermic transition and peak position reveal occurring thermal oxidation or the bond breaking or the melting, which are of great significance in the identification.

scholarly journals Physical Properties of Flours Obtained from Wasted Bread Crusts and Crumbs

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 282
Author(s):  
Juan Fernández-Peláez ◽  
Priscila Guerra ◽  
Cristina Gallego ◽  
Manuel Gomez
Keyword(s):  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Hydration Properties ◽  
Water Binding ◽  
Know How ◽  
Gelling Properties ◽  
Viscous Modulus ◽  
The World ◽  
Distribution Process ◽  
Water Holding ◽  
Wheat Flours

One third of the food produced in the world is wasted. Bread is one of the most wasted foods both during the distribution process and in households. To use these breads, it is necessary to get to know the properties of the flours that can be obtained from them. The purpose of this work is to know how the type of bread and its zone (crumb or crust) influence the characteristics of the flours obtained from the wasted bread. For this, flours made from the crumbs and crusts of eight different breads have been analysed. Their hydration properties, cold and post-heating rheology and gelling properties as well as the colour of flours and gels have been studied. Bread flours present higher water-holding capacity (WHC) and water-binding capacity (WBC) values and higher elastic modulus (G’) and viscous modulus (G”) values, both in cold conditions and after heating, than wheat flours. However, they generate weaker gels. Crust flours, and the gels obtained from them, are darker than those from crumbs and their gels. In terms of hydration and rheology, pan and wholemeal bread flours are generally lower than other bread flours. These flours also generate softer gels, possibly caused by the dilution of starch with other components. It can be concluded that the properties shown by wasted bread flours allow them to be reintroduced in the food chain as an ingredient in different products.

scholarly journals Soluble Fiber with High Water-Binding Capacity, Swelling Capacity, and Fermentability Reduces Food Intake by Promoting Satiety Rather Than Satiation in Rats

Nutrients ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengquan Tan ◽  
Hongkui Wei ◽  
Xichen Zhao ◽  
Chuanhui Xu ◽  
Yuanfei Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
High Water ◽  
Soluble Fiber ◽  
Water Binding ◽  
Swelling Capacity

Physiochemical characterization and energy contents of novel corn ethanol co-product streams, with and without inclusion of a multi-carbohydrase enzyme blend, for growing pigs

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Melanie Boucher ◽  
Cuilan Zhu ◽  
Sheena Holt ◽  
Lee-Anne Huber
Keyword(s):  
Soybean Meal ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Latin Square ◽  
Growing Pigs ◽  
Net Energy ◽  
Grab Sampling ◽  
Water Binding ◽  
Distillers Grains With Solubles ◽  
Distillers Grain

The physiochemical properties and digestible, metabolizable, and predicted net energy contents in high-protein dried distillers’ grain (HiPro) were determined to assess the nutritive value for growing pigs. Twelve Yorkshire × Landrace barrows (initial body weight 25 ± 0.5 kg) were used in a partially replicated Latin square design over three periods (n = 7 or 8) and assigned to one of five experimental diets. In each period, pigs were adapted to diets for 7 d, followed by 5 d of total urine collection and fecal grab sampling. The experimental diets included a corn- and soybean-meal-based diet (CON) or diets containing dried distillers’ grains with solubles (DDGS) or HiPro to partially replace corn and soybean meal, without or with (i.e., DDGS+ and Hipro+) a multi-carbohydrase enzyme blend (0.05% inclusion). The HiPro ingredient contained half as much starch (2.6% vs. 5.2%; DM-basis), 20% more protein (32.5% vs. 27.1%), and had 14% greater water binding capacity versus DDGS. The digestible, metabolizable, and predicted net energy contents of the HiPro co-product were greater than DDGS for growing pigs (P < 0.05), but fibre-degrading enzymes were ineffective at improving energy values. The greater (available) energy and protein contents of HiPro make it a promising feed ingredient for inclusion in swine diets.

scholarly journals A Comprehensive Review of the Cosmeceutical Benefits of Vanda Species (Orchidaceae)

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1501000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazrina Hadi ◽  
Syarifah Nazira Said Razali ◽  
Ammar Ihsan Awadh
Keyword(s):  
Cytochrome C ◽  
Protein Expression ◽  
Cytochrome C Oxidase ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Active Agent ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Skin Hydration ◽  
Water Evaporation ◽  
Structural Function ◽  
Water Binding

Orchidaceae is the largest family of flowering plants with over 35000 species and 850 genera. About 3300 species of orchids are found in Malaysia and the diversity is highest in the Main, Keledang, Bintang and Tahan Ranges. Apart from being prized for their beauty, orchids have long been used by humans for medicinal purposes. Today the uses of orchids have been expanded to the food and cosmetics industries. Many cosmeceutical companies use orchid extracts as an active ingredient in their products. Previous studies provide riveting insights into the potential uses of orchid extracts as an active agent in cosmetics. This paper describes the cosmeceutical potential of orchids as an anti-aging, and skin moisturizing agent. Orchid extracts from Vanda coerulea and V. teres delay aging caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) following UV irradiation through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. These extracts also show anti-aging properties by stimulating cytochrome c oxidase (complex IV), which is part of the electron transport chain in mitochondria. Stimulation of cytochrome c oxidase improves the respiratory function of mitochondria in keratinocytes. The presence of mucilage in orchids enables them to maintain skin hydration. Mucilage functions as a moisturizer and emollient due to its high water binding capacity. Additionally, orchid extracts provide skin hydration by stimulating aquaporin 3 (AQP3) and LEKTI protein expression. The presence of AQP3 leads to a five-fold increase in water permeability, which subsequently increases stratum corneum hydration. Increased LEKTI protein expression mediated by orchid extracts reduces the degradation of desmoglein-1 and enhances the structural function of desmosomes, which play important roles in preventing water evaporation.

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