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Techno-functional, antioxidant, and amino acid characterization of hydrolyzed bioactive peptides from coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) meal protein

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11266-11279
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02741H, Paper
Roshanak Zolqadri, Zahra Akbarbaglu, Khashayar Sarabandi, Seyed Hadi Peighambardoust, Seid Mahdi Jafari, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
In this study, the techno-functional characteristics and nutritional value of coconut meal protein (CMP) and the obtained polypeptides by alcalase (H-Alc), trypsin (H-Try), pancreatin (H-Pan), and pepsin (H-pep) were investigated.
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Allergenicity evaluation of an extensively hydrolyzed infant formula based on cow milk protein

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11036-11046
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03582H, Paper
Hongbo Li, Lin Yang, Jiayi Li, Quan Gao, Tiantian Liu, Yang Zou, Xiaohong Chen, Hongjuan Li, Jinghua Yu
We developed an extensively hydrolyzed infant formula (EHF) with a protein composition similar to breast milk (whey protein-to-casein ratio of 6 : 4) and evaluated its sensitization in vitro and in vivo.
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Effects of vegetarian diets on blood lipids, blood glucose, and blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03449J, Review Article
Xin Xia, Jinkai Zhang, Xinfang Wang, Ke Xiong, Zhaobao Pan, Jinyu Wang
Our systematic review and meta-analyses showed that vegetarian diets significantly reduced blood lipids and blood glucose and had null effects on blood pressure.
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Development of Pickering water-in-oil emulsions using a dual stabilization of candelilla wax and acylated EGCG derivatives to enhance the survival of probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum) powder

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11141-11157
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO01342E, Paper
Zhaojuan Shi, Jun Wu, Xingting Wang, Tongqiao Nie, Qingmei Zeng, Chuanxun Yuan, Risheng Jin
Candelilla wax reinforced the stability of Pickering W/O emulsions with a three-dimensional crystal network. The oil phase volume fraction of the emulsions showed dramatic differences in protecting probiotic viability from environmental stresses.
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Maternal n-3 fatty acid supplementation has an immediate impact on the human milk fatty acid composition

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02548B, Paper
Yannan He, Lin Chen, Miao Miao, Yongmei Dai, Li Qin, Jing Lin, Yumei Qi, Huijuan Xiao, Yajun Qiu, Xiaohong Zhang, Hailan Sun, Jianing Wang, Meng-yan Xu, Ping Tan, Bo Yang, Guiju Sun, Feng Zhao, Duo Li
Fatty acids are essential components in breast milk with mutable characteristics.
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Alleviating effect of whey protein supplementation on oxidative stress in hypothyroidism

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11158-11168
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03186E, Paper
Ann Liya Sajan, Jenat Pazheparambil Jerom, Bhagyasree Rajasekharan Nair, Devanandana Dileep Kumar Sajitha, Reshma Soman, Ajmal Jalal, Raveendran Harikumaran Nair
Supplementation with whey protein is effective for treating hypothyroidism-associated oxidative stress by enhancing the antioxidant system, reducing lipid peroxidation and maintaining cellular ionic balance.
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Mechanistic insights into EGCG's preventive effects on obesity-induced precocious puberty through multi-omics analyses

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11169-11185
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03844D, Paper
Qiuyun Gu, Qiujv Du, Lina Xia, Xiaoting Lu, Xiaoqing Wan, Ying Shao, Jieyi He, Peiying Wu
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has demonstrated potential effects on obesity-induced precocious puberty, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.
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Functional yogurt: a comprehensive review of its nutritional composition and health benefits

Food Funct., 2024, 15,10927-10955
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03671A, Review Article
Sangkaran Pannerchelvan, Leonardo Rios-Solis, Helmi Wasoh, Mohamad Zulfazli Mohd Sobri, Fadzlie Wong Faizal Wong, Mohd Shamzi Mohamed, Rosfarizan Mohamad, Murni Halim
Functional yogurt contains a variety of nutritional components that offer numerous health benefits, with limitations that can potentially be overcome.
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Ellagic acid ameliorates alcohol-induced cognitive and social dysfunction through the gut microbiota-mediated CCL21-CCR7 axis

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11186-11205
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03985H, Paper
Hongbo Zhang, Min Luo, Yinuo Li, Lu Liu, Ji Bian, Lan Gong, Caian He, Lin Han, Min Wang
EA enhanced the abundance of beneficial bacteria as well as their derived metabolites, thereby inhibiting chronic alcohol-induced neuroinflammation via regulation of the gut microbiota-mediated CCL21-CCR7 axis, ultimately ameliorating AICSD.
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The co-fermentation of whole-grain black barley and quinoa improves murine cognitive impairment induced by a high-fat diet via altering gut microbial ecology and suppressing neuroinflammation

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02704C, Paper
Fenfen Wei, Huibin Jiang, Chuang Zhu, Lingyue Zhong, Zihan Lin, Yan Wu, Lihua Song
A high-fat diet (HFD) is associated with various adverse health outcomes, including cognitive impairment and an elevated risk of neurodegenerative conditions.
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Advances in plant-derived extracellular vesicles: isolation, composition, and biological functions

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04321A, Review Article
Yao-Bo Zeng, Xun Deng, Li-Sha Shen, Yong Yang, Xing Zhou, Lianbao Ye, Sibao Chen, Da-Jian Yang, Guo-Qing Chen
Plant-derived extracellular vesicles (PDEVs) are nanoscale vesicles released from plant cells into the extracellular space.
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In vitro gastrointestinal digestion of marine oil emulsions and liposomal solutions: fate of LC-PUFAs upon lipolysis

Food Funct., 2024, 15,11291-11304
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03161J, Paper
Open Access
Sawsan Amara, Maureen Gerlei, Carole Jeandel, Moulay Sahaka, Frédéric Carrière, Michel Linder
Marine liposomes are more resistant than triacylglycerol emulsion to lipolysis under gastric condition. They can protect LC-PUFA (EPA and DHA) and are a better gastric-stable delivery system for their intestinal absorption than TAG.
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Association between olive oil consumption and all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality in adult subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04161E, Paper
Andrea del Saz-Lara, Alicia Saz-Lara, Iván Cavero-Redondo, Carlos Pascual-Morena, Carmen Mazarío-Gárgoles, Francesco Visioli, María-Carmen López de las Hazas, Alberto Dávalos
Fourteen studies were systematically reviewed and seven were included in the meta-analysis. Consumption of OO is associated with a reduction of cardiovascular mortality (16%), all-cause mortality (15%) and cancer mortality (11%) in adult population.
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Corn cob and corn silk-based ingredients exhibit bioaccessible and antioxidant phenolic compounds displaying anti-inflammatory effects in vitro

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02968B, Paper
Yessica Rubí Hernández-García, Ivan Luzardo-Ocampo, Gaytán-Martínez Marcela, G. Loarca-Pina, Estela Vázquez Barrios, Rocio Campos-Vega
The poor disposal and lack of corncob (CC) and cornsilk (CS) utilization generate environmental problems. This research aimed to develop CC and CS-based ingredients (1:1, 1:2, and 2:1 mixtures), evaluate...
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Human Milk Metals and Metalloids Shape Infant Microbiota

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO01929F, Paper
Open Access
Eduard Flores Ventura, Manuel Bernabeu, Belén Callejón Leblic, Raúl Cabrera-Rubio, Laxmi Yeruva, Javier Estañ-Capell, Cecilia Martínez-Costa, Tamara García-Barrera, Maria Carmen Collado
Background: The profile of metal (loid)s in human milk is essential for infant growth and development, yet its impact on the development of the infant microbiota remains unclear. Elements such...
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Lacticaseibacillus paracasei JM053 alleviates osteoporosis in rats by increasing the content of soy isoflavone aglycones in fermented soymilk

Food Funct., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO04381B, Paper
Yaping Zheng, Shasha Cheng, Hongxuan Li, Yilin Sun, Ling Guo, Chaoxin Man, Yu Zhang, Wei Zhang, Yujun Jiang
Lacticaseibacillus paracasei JM053 has a high ability to convert soy isoflavones and can be used as a fermentation strain to ferment soymilk, thereby increasing the content of free aglycones in...
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Ergothioneine improves cognitive function by ameliorating mitochondrial damage and decreasing neuroinflammation in a D-galactose-induced aging model

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02321H, Paper
Fangyang Chen, Botao Wang, Xin Sun, Yage Wang, Ruiyan Wang, Kaikai Li
EGT intervention significantly improved D-galactose induced oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and mitochondrial function, resulting in the alleviation of memory injury.
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A novel method for exploration and prediction of the bioactive target of rice bran-derived peptide (KF-8) by integrating computational methods and experiments

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO02493A, Paper
Rui Liang, Fangliang Song, Ying Liang, Yanpeng Fang, Jianqiang Wang, Yajuan Chen, Zhongxu Chen, Xiaorong Tan, Jie Dong
The diagram of the strategy to explore peptide targets based on model predictions and experiments.
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Correction: Using integrated transcriptomics and metabolomics to explore the effects of infant formula on the growth and development of small intestinal organoids

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO90094D, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Xianli Wang, Yuxin Jing, Chengdong Zheng, Chenxuan Huang, Haiyang Yao, Zimo Guo, Yilun Wu, Zening Wang, Zhengyang Wu, Ruihong Ge, Wei Cheng, Yuanyuan Yan, Shilong Jiang, Jianguo Sun, Jingquan Li, Qinggang Xie, Xiaoguang Li, Hui Wang
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Oral administration of cranberry-derived exosomes attenuates murine premature ovarian failure in association with changes in the specific gut microbiota and diminution in ovarian granulosa cell PANoptosis

Food Funct., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4FO03468F, Paper
Open Access
Zeyu Cui, Te Liu, Yichao Wen, Weihao Li, Jianghong Xu, Yingjuan Chen, Danping Chen, Ying Zhu
We confirmed that oral administration of cranberry-derived exosomes attenuated murine POF by modulating the gut microbiota and decreasing ovarian granulosa cell PANoptosis.
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Promote millets for nutritional security

Several studies show that consumption of millets reduce the risk of heart disease and have a positive impact on anaemia apart from controlling blood pressure




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Facing up to the result and realities of Nov 5

A lot of back-room games could unfold after the November elections. The Trump camp is already laying the ground




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Letters to the Editor dated October 25, 2024 




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Editorial. India needs a stable population, not more children

Southern States’ concerns need to be addressed by the Finance panel




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Implications of RBI’s securities buyback

It serves in smoothening out debt redemption of the government, and with it keeping the fiscal deficit and interest rates in check




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New Zealand makes history, and how

Notching up a Test series win in India for the first time, the Kiwis were dominant, thanks largely to the contributions of Rachin Ravindra and Mitchell Santner




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Can Israel sustain the economic pressures of war?

Without a swift ceasefire, Israel’s economic outlook appears bleak, with long-term consequences for the wider region as well




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Below the Line




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Editorial. India needs to focus on being a global AI power

The country’s vast pool of skilled professionals in engineering, data science and software development puts it in a position to become a global AI hub




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Chennai’s floods are man-made

The root causes are encroachments into water bodies, choking of waterways, reckless construction, and lack of a hydrological plan




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The angst over China’s slowdown

Though China’s growth has slowed in recent years, its dire consequences and impact on world economy are exaggerated




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Can ‘BRICS Bridge’ curb dollar’s dominance?

It can be a cheaper and more efficient alternative to SWIFT for transactions, if trust and liquidity issues are sorted out




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Holistic healthcare

Govt has focussed on a citizen-centric approach




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Letters to the Editor dated October 28, 2024




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Editorial. BRICS’ financial ambitions cannot be wished away

BRICS countries have expressed the need for developing a platform where central bank digital currencies can be linked. This will reduce intermediation costs




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IPEF: A bet for the long term

Tightrope walk. India needs to balance its political and economic interests in an geo-politically uncertain world




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Electric truck initiative off to a good start

Incentives under PM E-DRIVE must be backed by tighter fuel consumption rules, charging infra and demand creation




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How costly is it to produce money?

Cost-benefit analyses key to determining the features and designs that go into making various notes




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Letters to Editor dated October 29, 2024




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Editorial. FMCG firms should look within for falling performance

FMCG multinationals seem to be hurt more by sector-specific disruptions that they have failed to foresee, than any economy-wide distress




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Which States are leading the race towards renewables in India?

India with 300 days of sunshine each year, possesses vast solar energy potential. The National Institute of Energy estimated the country’s solar potential at 748 GW, assuming solar PV modules cover 3% of the geographical surface. Solar energy is expected to be the main driver pushing India closer to its renewable energy targets. Diving deep into the state-wise push towards solar energy. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are the leading States in India, both in terms of installed capacities and power generation, in the solar segment. Also, with respect to solar energy projects, Rajasthan and Gujarat lead in terms of the capacities added since FY22 and projects in pipeline




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Retail investors need an education

Their greed and lack of awareness has cost them dear in derivatives trading. SEBI should lead an awareness campaign




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Diwali, amidst a choking Delhi

Green crackers are a step in the right solution. But they are not a complete solution




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Letters to the Editor dated October 30, 2024




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Editorial. German Chancellor’s visit can boost multi-level engagement

Germany’s overtures to India are significant on various counts — geo-politics, technology sharing, immigration and trade talks




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A tense US election season coming to an end

While the closing messages from the Donald Trump camp were vitriolic, Kamala Harris was more composed




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Editorial. Structural issues leading to DAP shortage need fixing

With the government holding the selling price of DAP at a fraction of production costs, producers depend on subsidies to make ends meet.




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Letters to Editor




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Librarians’ vital role in the world of academics

Their part in fostering knowledge is invaluable




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Pitfalls of Congress playing the caste card

The Congress’ caste politics will only help the BJP, particularly at the national level