Research Draft of Chapter 2 and References
Research Draft of Chapter 2 and References
Abunas
Section: 8- Plutonium
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 includes four parts: (1) Kamias, (2) Food Preservation, (3) Bread
Making, and (4) Conclusion.
Part two, Food Preservation, discusses how or what methods can make the
extracts of different organic plants as food preservatives.
Kamias
The purpose of this study was to assess the dried extract of Averrhoa
bilimbi's physicochemical properties, mineral contents, and antibacterial and
antioxidant qualities. Powdered dried extracts of leaves of A. The physicochemical
characteristics and mineral compositions of bilimbi were examined. The disc
diffusion method and the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay were used to
assess the extracts' antibacterial and antioxidant properties, respectively. The
Fourier Transforms Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR) was used to identify the
functional groups from the active substances. A's physicochemical properties.
Bilimbi dry extracts exhibited very little variation in terms of pH and total acids
dissolved in ethanol and water solvents. The powdered dried leaves of A. Bilimbi
was high in ash, protein, and carbohydrates. Additionally, it displayed important
elements, with potassium having the highest concentration. Ethanol extract shown
greater DPPH scavenging ability (82.82 mg GAE/g DW) than water and had a
greater growth-inhibiting effect on Salmonella sp., Escherichia coli, and
Staphylococcus aureus. Phenolic chemicals may be linked to this extract's
antibacterial and antioxidant properties, according to the FTIR spectra. A. The
leaves of the bilimbi plant show promise as a source for functional foods that can
help prevent bacterial infections and stress-related illnesses (Iwansyah, et al.,
2021).
The purpose of this study was to compare the total flavonoid content with the
antimicrobial activity analysis based on minimal inhibitory concentrations, as well as
to assess the flavonoid extraction and quantification analysis of Averrhoa bilimbi
fruits using RP-HPLC. Three distinct techniques were used to optimize the extraction
process; of these, ultrasonic conventional assistant extraction (UCAE) demonstrated
the best flavonoid recovery with solid phase elution. Using various solvent ratios,
UCAE was carried out with ethanol. The total flavonoid content was measured using
spectrophotometry (850 ± 25 mg/kg), and RP-HPLC was used to measure the
flavonoids (luteolin and myricetin). Myricetin and luteolin yields were optimized and
displayed in A. Bilimbi fruits have respective contents of 336 ± 15 and 231 ± 18
mg/kg. evaluated antimicrobial activity against E. Coli, S. B and aureus. utilizing
spectroscopy to identify subtilis species. The extracted sample was employed
against E. coli and had a known amount of total flavonoid content (10–200 µg/mL).
Coli, S. B and aureus. subtilis, the corresponding MIC values are 55.6 ± 6, 31 ± 3,
and 28 ± 2 µg/mL. The antioxidant properties of higher flavonoid content were
assessed and compared using superoxide anion scavenging activity and total
reducing power IC50 values, which indicate 100 and 175 µg/mL, respectively, with
commercial antioxidant butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). The method
appropriateness of flavonoid extraction and quantification is demonstrated by the
maximal yield of flavonoid content data (Chau, et al., 2021).
The purpose of this study was to compare the total flavonoid content with the
antimicrobial activity analysis based on minimal inhibitory concentrations, as well as
to assess the flavonoid extraction and quantification analysis of Averrhoa bilimbi
fruits using RP-HPLC. Three distinct techniques were used to optimize the extraction
process; of these, ultrasonic conventional assistant extraction (UCAE) demonstrated
the best flavonoid recovery with solid phase elution. Using various solvent ratios,
UCAE was carried out with ethanol. The total flavonoid content was measured using
spectrophotometry (850 ± 25 mg/kg), and RP-HPLC was used to measure the
flavonoids (luteolin and myricetin). Myricetin and luteolin yields were optimized and
displayed in A. Bilimbi fruits have respective contents of 336 ± 15 and 231 ± 18
mg/kg. Evaluated antimicrobial activity against E. Coli, S. B and aureus. utilizing
spectroscopy to identify subtilis species. The extracted sample was employed
against E. coli and had a known amount of total flavonoid content (10–200 µg/mL).
Coli, S. B and aureus. subtilis, the corresponding MIC values are 55.6 ± 6, 31 ± 3,
and 28 ± 2 µg/mL. The antioxidant properties of higher flavonoid content were
assessed and compared using superoxide anion scavenging activity and total
reducing power IC50 values, which indicate 100 and 175 µg/mL, respectively, with
commercial antioxidant butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). The method
appropriateness of flavonoid extraction and quantification is demonstrated by the
maximal yield of flavonoid content data (Chau, et al. 2023).
Food Preservation
Innovation in waste valorization has been spurred by the push for sustainable
food systems and rising consumer sophistication. By-products of the processing of
grapes and citrus, which are grown in abundance in the Mediterranean and tropical
regions, respectively, are sustainable sources of bioactive phytochemicals that can
be utilized as natural food preservatives. Extracts from grape pomace (GPE), seeds
(GSE), and clementine mandarin peel and pulp (MPE) cultivated in South Africa were
examined for their phytochemical makeup, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial
qualities. GPE had the highest levels of total phenols and carotenoids, followed by
GSE and MPE (p < 0.05). In comparison to MPE, GPE and GSE had higher levels of
flavonoids and anthocyanins (p < 0.05). Proanthocyanidins were most abundant in
the GSE, GPE, and MPE (p < 0.05). Only in MPE, which likewise had the lowest pH
values (p < 0.05) and the maximum titratable acidity, was ascorbic acid identified.
The antioxidant potency composite index was highest for the GSE, followed by the
GPE and MPE (p < 0.05). MPE > GSE > GPE (p ≤ 0.05) was the order of the extracts'
antibacterial activity. According to recent research, MPE has potential as an
antibacterial for the food business, whereas GSE may be an antioxidant (Pfukwa, et
al., 2019).
The purpose of this study is to assess the qualities of essential oils (EOs)
derived from cloves (Eugenia caryophyllus) and cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia).
Encapsulated and applied to fresh sausage were mixtures of cinnamon and clove
essential oils in 75:25, 50:50, and 25:75 ratios. Monitoring of preservation
parameters and a kinetic analysis of active component release are part of the study.
While cinamon oil demonstrated encouraging bacterial inhibition (minimum
inhibitory concentration lower 1.5), clove essential oil demonstrated higher
antioxidant activity (0.039 mg/mL). Clove and cinnamon essential oils showed
complementary antibacterial and antioxidant properties. The 25:75 cinnamon and
clove oil combo had an encapsulation effectiveness of 89.4% and an EO retention of
80.9%. The chemical release was slowed by the microencapsulated combination,
which showed excellent antioxidant and antibacterial properties (>50% after 15
days). The encapsulated EOs (25:75) demonstrated similar outcomes to
conventional curing salt in terms of microbial control and lipid oxidation (0.194 mg
malonaldehyde/kg), indicating the possibility of substitution. This study shows how
essential oils of clove and cinnamon can be encapsulated and tested for
effectiveness in fresh sausages, thereby improving meat products' safety and
quality and meeting consumer demand for more natural and healthful food options
(Sirena, et al., 2024).
Papaya (Carica papaya L.) edible films with antioxidant properties were
created for food preservation. Water activity, color, thickness, and sensory
evaluation were taken into consideration when studying the film drying settings
(solvent casting at room temperature, dehydrator, and oven). The best drying
conditions were chosen for the next phases, which involved adding ascorbic acid
and Moringa leaf extract to the films at a weight percentage of 6 either alone or
together. The films were evaluated in terms of their mechanical qualities,
bromatology, sensory acceptability, physicochemical characteristics (water activity,
thickness, color, pH, and concentration of total soluble solids), and antioxidant
activity. Additionally, the physicochemical characteristics of this food matrix and
sensory evaluation were used to evaluate the films' performance when they came
into contact with minimally processed pears. Regarding the assessed metrics, there
was no discernible difference between films dried using various techniques. In this
regard, the dehydrator was chosen for additional film-forming processes due to its
appropriate preservation of the natural physicochemical and sensory qualities and
its manageable drying period of four hours. There was no discernible difference
between films containing ascorbic acid and those containing a combination of
ascorbic acid and moringa; both treatments exhibited the highest levels of
antioxidant activity. Finally, the incorporation of both bioactive compounds showed
an influence on the shelf-life stability of minimally processed pears, with the edible
film incorporated with ascorbic acid presenting a positive influence on the sensory
acceptance of such a product. All investigated physicochemical and mechanical
properties showed significant differences among the tested treatments, with the
exception of pH (Rodriguez, et al., 2020).
Bread Making
One of the main issues facing the food business is the production of
functional foods with longer shelf lives. By using onion skin powder (OSP) as a
natural preservative, the current study seeks to increase the multigrain bread's
(MGB) shelf life, phenolic and flavonoid content, and antioxidant capacity. OSP was
added to 60% whole wheat flour and 40% multigrain flour at 1, 2, 3, or 4% to create
four distinct multigrain functional breads and a control (one without OSP). Total
phenols, flavonoids, antioxidant activity, and textural and sensory characteristics
were all examined in the products. In order to compare the shelf life of bread stored
at 28 ± 2 °C and 5 ± 2 °C in a refrigerator, the total viable count was also
examined. Analysis of texture revealed that the hardnessand chewiness declined
when OSP was added, but a sensory analysis revealed that 3% OSP MGB was
greatly favored in terms of flavor, color, mouthfeel, and general acceptability. The
OSP-enriched samples showed a notable rise in total flavonoids and total phenols.
According to antioxidant assays, 4% OSP MGB had the highest FRAP activity (38.8 ±
0.4 μmol gallic acid equivalents/g), DPPH* (53.1 ± 0.3)%, and ABTS*+ (39.4 ±
0.3)%, while the control had the lowest. According to a storage study, OSP-enriched
MGB's shelf life was increased to 11 and 13 days under ambient and refrigeration
conditions, respectively. It was found that refrigeration extended the items' shelf life
more effectively than room temperature (Sagar & Pareek, 2021).
This study used the agar diffusion method to investigate the antifungal
activity of white mustard seed flour (MF) and white mustard bran (MB), a by-product
of milling mustard (Sinapis alba), against mycotoxigenic fungi. A quantitative test
that determined the minimal concentration of extract that inhibits fungal growth
(MIC) and the minimum concentration with fungicidal activity (MFC) was used to
posteriorly corroborate the results. Since MF showed no antifungal action, the
antifungal stability of the MB was assessed by storing it at various temperatures
and for varying amounts of time. In order to prevent P. commune CECT 20767
development and extend the bread's shelf life, an in situ test was conducted using
MB as a natural ingredient in the dough. The findings showed that MB's antifungal
action was dose-dependent. In comparison to the control group, the fungal
population was decreased by 4.20 Log CFU/g by the higher tested dose of MB (10
g/kg). Additionally, the shelf life was increased by four days in comparison to the
control, matching the efficiency of sodium propionate (E-281), a synthetic
preservative. Because it meets consumer needs, MB may be a substitute for
chemical ingredients in bread compositions. Additionally, by minimizing the
environmental impact, the bread formulation using MB valorizes this by-product
produced during the milling of mustard seeds, assisting the industry in moving
forward responsibly (Torrijos, et al., 2021).
The shelf life of innovative meat breads including natural herbs was
examined. Whole wheat loaves were fortified with protein (30% wasted hen chicken
flesh), fiber (10% amaranth flour), and culinary herbs, 0.5% oregano and 0.5% bay,
individually to create novel meat breads. For nine days, these loaves were kept at
room temperature (27 ± 1 °C). Numerous criteria, including pH, aw, oxidation
parameters (PV, TBARS, free fatty acids, DPPH), microbiological assessment (SPC,
Coliforms, Yeast and mold count), color analysis, and sensory profile, were used to
analyze storage stability. According to the current study's findings, adding natural
herbs to new bread enhanced with protein and fiber can extend its shelf life
(Umaraw, et al., 2020).
Conclusion
These include Kamias, garlic essential oil, grape and citrus by-products,
oregano, cinnamon and clove essential oils, onion skin powder, spirulina, and white
mustard bran, all of which could be able to enhance nutritional value, shelf life, and
sensory acceptability of food products. Natural substitutes that can provide a
sustainable and consumer-friendly method of food manufacturing encourage
healthy eating practices and reduce dependency on artificial preservatives.
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