Application and Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds in Food Processing

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Process Engineering".

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Dear Colleagues,

The modern food industry aims to meet the needs of consumers regarding the nutrition, safety, and long-term storage of diverse foods. Due to the influence of mechanical, chemical, biological, and other factors in the processing of food products, we need to improve the quality of foods by using additives, such as preservatives, color protectors, antioxidants, etc. With the increasing demand for healthy food, the application of natural bioactive compounds in stabilizing and improving the quality of food processing has become a new trend. Bioactive compounds include, but are not limited to, molecules of plant, animal, or microbial origin, such as polypeptides, polyphenols, polysaccharides, etc., which usually have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antibacterial, antidiabetic, and other health functions. At present, the evaluation of bioactive compounds and their application in food processing are of great practical significance. This Special Issue will provide readers with a selection of papers that represent the current state of knowledge on the application and evaluation of bioactive compounds in food processing.

This Special Issue, “Application and Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds in Food Processing”, seeks high-quality works focusing on the development of bioactive compounds, the evaluation of bioactive compounds’ properties, and the application of bioactive compounds in food processing. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  1. The development of bioactive compounds related to food processing;
  2. Evaluation of bioactive compounds’ properties ;
  3. The application of bioactive compounds in food products;
  4. Development and structural characterization of natural bioactive compounds in food processing;
  5. The use of bioactive compounds in improving food quality as well as their mechanisms.

Dr. Jianjun Zhou
Prof. Dr. Nabil Grimi
Dr. Jian Zhang
Dr. Min Wang
Dr. Juan Manuel Castagnini
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Keywords

  • food processing
  • bioactive compounds
  • antioxidants
  • food storage
  • green additives
  • food quality improvement

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Nutritional and Structural Evaluation of Gluten-Free Flour Mixtures Incorporating Various Oilseed Cakes
by Nurbibi Mashanova, Zhuldyz Satayeva, Mirgul Smagulova, Nazigul Kundyzbayeva and Gulmaida Karimova
Processes 2024, 12(8), 1616; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12081616 - 1 Aug 2024
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This study focuses on the potential of addition of flaxseed, soybean, sunflower, peanut, and pumpkin cakes in gluten-free flour formulations, using rice flour, corn flour, and corn starch. The aim of the article is to investigate the impact of oil cake flour incorporation [...] Read more.
This study focuses on the potential of addition of flaxseed, soybean, sunflower, peanut, and pumpkin cakes in gluten-free flour formulations, using rice flour, corn flour, and corn starch. The aim of the article is to investigate the impact of oil cake flour incorporation on the structure and mineral composition of gluten-free mixtures. The control sample (without cake flour) and four experimental samples were prepared. To obtain a gluten-free mixture, the ingredients were dosed and mixed in dry form, namely 50% finely ground white rice, 30% corn starch, 10% corn flour, and 10% oil cake flour. The investigation reveals distinct nutritional profiles, with significant variations in protein, fat, carbohydrate, and calorie content among the different types of cakes. Amino acid composition analysis showcased variations among oil cakes, emphasizing their potential as diverse protein sources. Fatty acid composition revealed caproic acid as the predominant fatty acid. Peanut cake displayed the highest omega-3 content (0.21%), emphasizing its potential health benefits. Pumpkin cake stood out with the highest magnesium (472.63 mg/100 g) and phosphorus (893.69 mg/100 g) content. Flaxseed cake led in calcium (225.92 mg/100 g), while soybean cake excelled in potassium (2549.0 mg/100 g), iron (9.13 mg/100 g), and copper (2.03 mg/100 g) content. X-ray fluorescence and phase analysis confirmed the amorphous nature of gluten-free mixtures with oilseed meal. Electron microscopy results showed that the gluten-free mixtures with cake addition consisted of particles ranging in size from 2.5 to 25 microns. Overall, incorporating oilseed meal flour into gluten-free formulations enhances nutritional value without compromising structural properties, making it a promising ingredient in food production. Full article
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