Novel Food and Beverages: Production and Characterization: 2nd Edition

A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods".

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Dear Colleagues,

Many current consumers are demanding healthier and novel foods as the preferred options in their personal nutrition. This Special Issue is focused on new methods used in the production and characterization of novel food and beverages from different types of food sources. Advanced technologies, such as ultrasound, chromatography, and spectroscopy, have been employed in the analysis and quality assessment of these new products. In particular, this Special Issue emphasizes on the evaluation of novel food from the rheological point of view. In this sense, we welcome studies discussing novel and traditional characterization techniques from the perspectives of rheology, food safety, sustainability, process engineering, (bio)chemical changes, and sensory issues, among others. We kindly encourage you to submit a manuscript(s) for this Special Issue. Research articles, short communications, and reviews are all welcome. Submissions can cover the following topics (but are not limited to them): i) development of potential functional foods; ii) rheological analysis of novel food products; iii) comparison between the rheological and texture properties of foods and beverages; and iv) use of wastes and byproducts for the development of novel foods and beverages.

Dr. Víctor Manuel Pérez Puyana
Prof. Dr. Alberto Romero
Dr. Mercedes Jiménez Rosado
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Keywords

  • beverages
  • food processing
  • food rheology
  • food wastes and by-products
  • functional properties
  • gels
  • novel foods
  • rheology
  • texture

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A Comprehensive Study on the Amino Acids and Tryptophan-Derived Molecules in Iberian Wine Vinegar
by Catarina Marques, Elisete Correia, Alfredo Aires, Lia-Tânia Dinis and Alice Vilela
Foods 2024, 13(21), 3384; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13213384 - 24 Oct 2024
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Wine vinegar, valued for its ancient origins and culinary versatility, has garnered scientific interest due to its complex composition and potential health benefits. This study aims to explore the nutritional and bioactive properties of different wine vinegars, focusing on their amino acid content, [...] Read more.
Wine vinegar, valued for its ancient origins and culinary versatility, has garnered scientific interest due to its complex composition and potential health benefits. This study aims to explore the nutritional and bioactive properties of different wine vinegars, focusing on their amino acid content, particularly tryptophan-derived molecules such as serotonin and melatonin. White wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, port wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar from the Douro and Rioja regions were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography and solid-phase extraction (HPLC-SPE). The study examined the amino acid profiles and the presence of serotonin and melatonin across the samples. The analysis revealed the presence of significant bioactive amino acids, including arginine (found in sample 059 at 61.21 mmol/L), alanine (in a concentration of 30.33 mmol/L in sample 209), and threonine (sample 336 presented the highest concentration—71.47 mmol/L), which have been linked to cardiovascular health, immune system support, and mucosal regulation. The amino acid content varied among the vinegar types, with slower acetification and prolonged aging reducing their concentrations. Tryptophan was mainly found in sample 059 (30.54 mmol/L). These findings, with their potential to influence the scientific community’s understanding of the health-promoting properties of wine vinegar, particularly its amino acid content and the potential influence of production processes on bioactive molecules, are of great interest. Full article
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Cookies Fortified with Clitoria ternatea Butterfly Pea Flower Petals: Antioxidant Capacity, Nutritional Composition, and Sensory Profile
by Ribi Ramadanti Multisona, Kamila Myszka, Bartosz Kulczyński, Marcellus Arnold, Anna Brzozowska and Anna Gramza-Michałowska
Foods 2024, 13(18), 2924; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13182924 - 15 Sep 2024
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This study aimed to fortify cookies to be functional food by adding Clitoria ternatea flower (CT) at concentrations ranging from 0 to 8%. Sensory profiling identified 6% CT as optimal for organoleptic attributes. The addition of CT did not significantly impact protein, lipid, [...] Read more.
This study aimed to fortify cookies to be functional food by adding Clitoria ternatea flower (CT) at concentrations ranging from 0 to 8%. Sensory profiling identified 6% CT as optimal for organoleptic attributes. The addition of CT did not significantly impact protein, lipid, and ash content but decreased energy value and increased insoluble and soluble fibre levels. The inclusion of 6% CT had a significant effect on the overall total phenolic content (TPC), which increased compared to the control sample. Antioxidative activity analyses showed enhanced antioxidative activity in ABTS, DPPH, ORACFL, and PCL assays. The addition of 6% CT inhibited hydroperoxide production in cookies. However, over a period of 6 weeks, a significant rise in peroxide value was observed during the 4th and 6th weeks of storing fortified cookies. All assessed products met the high microbiological quality standards. The sensory evaluation scores showed that CT can create cookies with health benefits and a good overall acceptance score. The texture of the cookies gradually became softer, but no significant changes in visual appearance were observed. CT can be extensively used in baked cookies as a rich source of polyphenols with strong antioxidant properties and high fibre content, as well as a fortification source for the development of functional foods. Full article
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Functional Model Beverages of Saffron Floral By-Products: Polyphenolic Composition, Inhibition of Digestive Enzymes, and Rheological Characterization
by Débora Cerdá-Bernad, Adrian S. D’costa, Diego A. Moreno, Nicolas Bordenave and María José Frutos
Foods 2024, 13(10), 1440; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13101440 - 7 May 2024
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Despite the rapid and dynamic evolution of research into dietary polyphenols, there is still a knowledge gap regarding their bioaccessibility since it could be influenced by the chemical and nutritional compositions of the food matrix. This study aimed to describe the impact of [...] Read more.
Despite the rapid and dynamic evolution of research into dietary polyphenols, there is still a knowledge gap regarding their bioaccessibility since it could be influenced by the chemical and nutritional compositions of the food matrix. This study aimed to describe the impact of food thickeners (xanthan gum, guar gum, β-glucan, pectin) on the bioactivity of flavonoids from saffron floral by-products in model beverages before and after thermal processing. The different beverage formulas were characterized in terms of polyphenolic composition using HPLC-DAD-ESI-MSn and rheological properties. The impact of food thickeners and thermal processing on the inhibition of digestive enzymes was also determined. The model beverages mainly presented glycosylated flavonols (of kaempferol, quercetin, and isorhamnetin), with a reduced content in some heat-treated samples. The inhibitory effect on α-amylase was only detected in heat-treated beverages, showing the formulation without any thickener to have the greatest inhibitory effect. Finally, the presence of saffron floral by-products in the beverages showed a tendency to decrease the flow consistency index (K) and an increase in the flow behavior index (n), most probably driven by the aggregation of phenolics with thickeners. Therefore, this research provides new insights into the development of flavonoid-rich beverages in order to ensure that they exert the expected beneficial effects after their ingestion. Full article
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Mackerel and Seaweed Burger as a Functional Product for Brain and Cognitive Aging Prevention
by Carlos Cardoso, Jorge Valentim, Romina Gomes, Joana Matos, Andreia Rego, Inês Coelho, Inês Delgado, Carla Motta, Isabel Castanheira, José A. M. Prates, Narcisa M. Bandarra and Cláudia Afonso
Foods 2024, 13(9), 1332; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13091332 - 26 Apr 2024
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Most world countries are experiencing a remarkable aging process. Meanwhile, 50 million people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementia and there is an increasing trend in the incidence of these major health problems. In order to address these, the increasing [...] Read more.
Most world countries are experiencing a remarkable aging process. Meanwhile, 50 million people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementia and there is an increasing trend in the incidence of these major health problems. In order to address these, the increasing evidence suggesting the protective effect of dietary interventions against cognitive decline during aging may suggest a response to this challenge. There are nutrients with a neuroprotective effect. However, Western diets are poor in healthy n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), iodine (I), and other nutrients that may protect against cognitive aging. Given DHA richness in chub mackerel (Scomber colias), high vitamin B9 levels in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa), and I abundance in the seaweed Saccorhiza polyschides, a functional hamburger rich in these nutrients by using these ingredients was developed and its formulation was optimized in preliminary testing. The effects of culinary treatment (steaming, roasting, and grilling vs. raw) and digestion on bioaccessibility were evaluated. The hamburgers had high levels of n-3 PUFAs in the range of 42.0–46.4% and low levels of n-6 PUFAs (6.6–6.9%), resulting in high n-3/n-6 ratios (>6). Bioaccessibility studies showed that the hamburgers could provide the daily requirements of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) + DHA with 19.6 g raw, 18.6 g steamed, 18.9 g roasted, or 15.1 g grilled hamburgers. Polyphenol enrichment by the seaweed and antioxidant activity were limited. The hamburgers contained high levels of Se and I at 48–61 μg/100 g ww and 221–255 μg/100 g ww, respectively. Selenium (Se) and I bioaccessibility levels were 70–85% and 57–70%, respectively, which can be considered high levels. Nonetheless, for reaching dietary requirements, considering the influence of culinary treatment and bioaccessibility, 152.2–184.2 g would be necessary to ensure daily Se requirements and 92.0–118.1 g for I needs. Full article
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Development of Germinated-Brown-Rice-Based Novel Functional Beverage Enriched with γ-Aminobutyric Acid: Nutritional and Bio-Functional Characterization
by Rifat Jabeen, Nusrat Jan, Bazila Naseer, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Kandi Sridhar, Praveen Kumar Dikkala, Maharshi Bhaswant, Syed Zameer Hussain and Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj
Foods 2024, 13(8), 1282; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13081282 - 22 Apr 2024
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γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), recognized as a primary inhibitory neurotransmitter within the brain, serves a crucial role in the aging process and in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Research has demonstrated the beneficial effects of GABA, particularly for elderly individuals. Given that elderly [...] Read more.
γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), recognized as a primary inhibitory neurotransmitter within the brain, serves a crucial role in the aging process and in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Research has demonstrated the beneficial effects of GABA, particularly for elderly individuals. Given that elderly individuals often encounter challenges with swallowing food, beverages designed to address dysphagia represent a preferable option for this demographic. Among the different processing techniques, the germination process triggers biochemical changes, leading to an increase in certain nutrients and bioactive compounds (e.g., GABA). Therefore, we attempted to develop a novel functional beverage utilizing germinated brown rice enriched with GABA and studied its nutritional and bio-functional characterization. The optimal conditions (X1, X2, X3 and X4.) were determined: powdered sugar (40 g), chocolate powder (20 g), sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (0.5 g), GBR (220 g), and water (440 mL). The results of storage studies indicated that the germinated-brown-rice-based beverage exhibited favorable nutritional attributes, including increased γ-oryzanol (52.73 ± 1.56%), total phenolic content (26.68 ± 1.56 mg GAE/100 g), niacin (5.17 ± 0.14%), and GABA (42.12 ± 0.63 mg/100 g) levels. Additionally, the beverage demonstrated notable antioxidant activity (74.23 ± 2.37 µmol TE/100 g), suggesting potential health-promoting effects. Sensory evaluation revealed satisfactory acceptability among consumers, highlighting its palatability. Overall, this study elucidates the development of a novel functional beverage utilizing germinated brown rice enriched with GABA, offering promising nutritional and bio-functional characteristics for health-conscious consumers. Full article
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