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    Antioxidant properties, selected enzyme inhibition capacities, and a cosmetic cream formulation of Thai mango seed kernel extracts
    (2017-01-01)
    Namngam, Chaianun
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    Purpose: To investigate the antioxidant properties, the inhibition of selected enzyme activities of ultrasonication-assisted mango seed kernel extract (MSKE), and to evaluate the physical stability and skin irritation properties of a cosmetic cream formulated with MSKE. Methods: Choke-Anan MSKE and a Kaew cultivar of Thai mangoes were prepared by ultrasonication-assisted extraction. Antioxidant activities (DPPH, FRAP, H2O2 scavenging assay, ABTS), antityrosinase, anti 5-lipoxygenase, antihyaluronidase and anti α-glucosidase were determined. Cosmetic creams containing 0, 1, 2 and 3 % of MSKE were prepared and evaluated for physical stability. The most stable formulation was subjected to the clinical skin irritation test. Results: The yield, total polyphenol content, antioxidant properties and inhibition of 5- lipoxygenase, hyaluronidase and α-glucosidase were higher (p < 0.05) for MSKE from Choke- Anan than from Kaew cultivar. The MSKE from both cultivars showed no significant difference (p > 0.05) in tyrosinase inhibition activity compared to arbutin. However, a slightly lower α-glucosidase inhibition activity than acarbose was observed. The cosmetic cream containing 1 % Choke-Anan MSKE had good physical stability with no skin irritation. Conclusion: MSKE exhibits good antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activity. Thus, it is a potentially natural functional ingredient for use in food and cosmetic industries.
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    Properties of different varieties of durian
    (2021-06-02) ;
    Wipatanawin, Angkana
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    Suwapanich, Rachit
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    Makkerdchoo, Orachorn
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    Chatsuwan, Niphattha
    Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.), like many other exotic, tropical, and conventional fruits, is important in the prevention of different diseases. In this study, the characterization of the main bioactive compounds of the most popular cultivars of durian and their properties are described. The changes in the quality indices of the antioxidant status were determined by CUPRAC, ABTS, FRAP, DPPH, and ORAC assays. The profiling of phytochemicals was carried out by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). For the first time, in vitro studies were performed by the interaction of extracted durian polyphenols with human serum proteins (HSP) such as human serum albumin (HSAlb), fibrinogen (HSFib) and globulin (HSGlo) as novel biomarkers of coronary artery disease (CAD). The fluorescence measurements of the resulting intensity and calculated binding properties of the interaction of polyphenols with proteins showed that the most reactive was Monthong durian cultivar. This study suggests that durian cultivars have relatively strong antioxidant, binding, and health potentials and could be a significant source of natural antioxidants used in daily fresh consumption and for functional foods.
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    Assessing the impact of polyphenol-rich plant extracts on ice cream meltdown behavior and structural elements using multivariate analysis
    (2025-06-01)
    Pangastuti, Hesti Ayuningtyas
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    Plant extracts are a rich source of polyphenols and become popular as a functional ingredient in ice cream products. However, addition of polyphenols in an ice cream mix can influent its structure and meltdown parameters. The objective of this study was to understand the effects of polyphenol-rich plant extracts on ice cream meltdown behavior and structural elements. Four plant extracts (grape seed, green tea, pomegranate, and roselle) were incorporated into ice cream mixes at 1, 2, and 3 wt % concentrations. All extracts resulted in ice creams with higher initial drip times (239–1421.5 s) and time to 50 % drip-through (1930–3397 s) with a concentration dependence compared to the control (234 and 1632 s, respectively), ranking highest to lowest as follows: green tea, grape seed, roselle, and pomegranate. The ice creams incorporating extracts could be classified into four distinct groups based on structural elements. The first group included green tea and pomegranate sample, which exhibited relatively high flow behavior index and low consistency coefficient. The second group was grape seed extract, characterized by high viscosity and low overrun. The third group comprised 2 % and 3 % roselle extract samples, with high fat globule size, and the fourth group solely the 1 % roselle extract, which showed high overrun. The results demonstrate that polyphenol-rich plant extracts can modify ice cream meltdown behavior due to changing its structural elements, and different polyphenol-rich plant extracts delay meltdown via specific mechanisms. These findings offer valuable insights for the application of plant extracts in ice cream quality modification.
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    Quality characteristics of three varieties of banana as affected by calcium carbide induced ripening
    (2024-08-01)
    Laryea, Damian
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    Suwapanich, Rachit
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    Calcium carbide (CaC<inf>2</inf>) use remains a commercial approach to inducing banana ripening but data on the impact of CaC<inf>2</inf> application on banana quality is limited. The purpose of this study was to determine the quality characteristics of three banana varieties (Musa AAB, Musa AAA, Musa AA) during ripening. The three varieties were treated with 3.07 g/kg of CaC<inf>2</inf> and allowed to ripen. The treated samples and their respective controls were selected at the fully ripe and overripe stages and tested for some physicochemical and nutritional properties. The CaC<inf>2</inf> treatment significantly (p < 0.05) increased the acceptability of the bananas, as determined by the total soluble solids/titratable acid (TSS/TA) ratio, at both the fully ripe and overripe stages, of all varieties. The total change in peel and pulp colour (∆E) were not significantly (p ≥ 0.05) affected. CaC<inf>2</inf> also did not significantly (p ≥ 0.05) affect the starch content at both stages for all bananas, but the total sugar content was significantly affected (p < 0.05) at the overripe stage. The total carotenoids for all cultivars were significantly (p < 0.05) reduced as a result of the CaC<inf>2</inf> treatment but the total flavonoids and antioxidant activity (FRAP) were only significantly (p < 0.05) affected at the overripe and fully ripe stages, respectively. The total phenolic content and antioxidant activity (DPPH) were not significantly (p ≥ 0.05) affected by the CaC<inf>2</inf> treatment. Overall, the varieties responded largely in the same way to the treatment. CaC<inf>2</inf>, therefore, has some effect on the qualities of banana and this should be considered when choosing a treatment for banana ripening.
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    The in vitro scavenging ability of anthocyanin extracts from roselle calyces against reactive nitrogen species and their potential use for nitrite reduction in meat
    (2019-08-01) ;
    Parinyapatthanaboot, Thanawoot
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    Taprap, Ruchira
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    Kaewthong, Pensiri
    The in vitro scavenging ability of roselle anthocyanin extract (RAE) against reactive nitrogen species (RNS) was compared to anthocyanin extracted from black carrots and red grapes. These anthocyanin samples exhibited concentration and pH dependence on nitrite scavenging activity, with the activity decreasing as pH was increased over the range of 3.0 to 9.0. Concentration dependent activity was also observed for the nitric oxide scavenging and inhibition of peroxynitrite induced oxidation of Evans blue dyes. The potency of RNS scavenging activity for the anthocyanins tested was in the order of grapes > roselle > black carrots. The RAE was then evaluated for its capacity in nitrite reduction in Vienna pork sausage and traditional Thai fermented pork, called Nham. The residual nitrite in Vienna pork sausage treated with 0.3% RAE at 125 or 250 mg/kg reduced nitrite to 65 and 168 mg/kg respectively, after being stored at 4±1 0C for 24 days. The residual nitrite in all Nham samples rapidly decreased around 90% of the initial nitrite level after 3 days of fermentation at 30±1 0C. Overall results show that RAE was a good source of strong reactive nitrogen species scavengers and can potentially be used as a natural nitrite reduction agent in meat products.
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    Fractionation, antioxidant and inhibitory activity of Thai mango seed kernel extracts
    (2018-01-01)
    Namngam, Chaianun
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    Boonyuen, Supakorn
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    Mango seed kernel extracts (MSKE) from Kaew and Choke-Anan mango cultivars were fractionated using Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography. Antioxidant activity and the inhibitory effects on tyrosinase, 5-lipoxygenase, hyaluronidase and α-glucosidase of MSKE fractions were evaluated. The key components of polyphenol, found in the most active fraction, were identified using LC-ESI-MS. Three major isolates were obtained from both cultivars of the MSKE with the absorbance being higher for Choke-Anan than Kaew. Fraction 3 of MSKE from both cultivars showed significantly (P ≤ 0.05) higher antioxidant activity and 5-lipoxygenase, hyaluronidase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity with Choke-Anan more effective than Kaew. Six different polyphenols were found in fraction 3 of both cultivars. These were tri-o-galloyl-glucoside, tetra-o-galloyl-glucoside, maclurin tri-o-galloyl-glucoside, penta-o-galloyl-glucoside, hexa-o-galloyl-glucoside, and hepta-o-galloyl-glucoside. In the MSKE from Choke-Anan, hexa-o-galloyl-glucoside, and tetra-o-galloyl-glucoside were the two major components, whereas in the MSKE from Kaew tetra-o-galloyl-glucoside was the only major component. The results indicate that MSKE is a suitable by-product that could be utilised for adding value to the mango processing industry and could represent a valuable input into functional foods and pharmaceutical production.
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    Characteristics, Functional Properties, and Antioxidant Activities of Water-Soluble Proteins Extracted from Grasshoppers, Patanga succincta and Chondracris roseapbrunner
    (2018-01-01)
    Chatsuwan, Niphattha
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    Puechkamut, Yuporn
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    Lamsal, Buddhi P.
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    Water-soluble proteins extracted from two species of grasshoppers, Patanga succincta (WSPP) and Chondracris roseapbrunner (WSPC), were characterized as well as their functional properties and antioxidant activities were investigated. The extraction yield, on a wet weight basis, was 7.35% and 7.46% for WSPP and WSPC, respectively. The most abundant amino acid in both proteins was glutamic acid, followed by aspartic, alanine, and leucine, in that order. The electrophoretic study revealed that proteins with MW of 29, 42, 50, 69, and 146 kDa were the major protein components in WSPP and WSPC. FTIR analysis showed that those proteins remained their structural integrity. The surface hydrophobicity at pH 7 of WSPC was higher than WSPP, but the sulfhydryl group content did not show significant difference between the proteins from two species. Both grasshopper proteins were mostly soluble in strong acidic and alkaline aqueous solutions with a minimum value at pH 4. Those proteins exhibited poor emulsifying properties and foaming capacity, but they had greater foaming stability compared with bovine serum albumin (BSA) (p<0.05). WSPC showed greater DPPH<sup>•</sup> and ABTS<sup>•+</sup> scavenging activities and ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) than did WSPP (p<0.05). Therefore, based on characteristics and functional properties, water-soluble proteins from both edible grasshoppers can be used as an ingredient in food applications.
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    Characterization, functionality and antioxidant activity of water-soluble proteins extracted from bombyx mori linn.
    (2018-05-01)
    Chatsuwan, Niphattha
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    Puechkamut, Yuporn
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    The yield of water-soluble protein extracted from silkworm pupae, Bombyx mori Linn. (WSPB) was 3.96% by wet weight basis. The major amino acids found in WSPB were glutamic acid, which was the most abundant, followed by histidine, phenylalanine and glycine in that order. The electrophoretic study revealed that proteins with MW of 37, 64 and 75 kDa were the major protein components in WSPB. Based on FTIR analysis, WSPB remained its structural integrity. The surface hydrophobicity, free and total sulfhydryl group contents were 3.52, 22.17 µmol/g and 23.08 µmol/g, respectively. WSPB was highly solubilized in the pH range of 5-11. WSPB exhibited poor emulsifying properties and foaming capacity but the foam stability was comparable to bovine serum albumin (BSA). WSPB had high antioxidant potential, based on DPPH <sup>•</sup> , ABTS <sup>•+</sup> and FRAP assay. Therefore, protein from silkworm pupae is a potential source of antioxidant and can be served as an ingredient in processed foods to enhance its desired functionality and nutritional value.
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    Fungal biotransformation of okara into functional food: Comparative species-dependent metabolomic and antioxidant profiles
    (2026-01-01)
    Farniga, Analdi
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    AbstractOkara, a nutrient-dense by-product of soybean processing, is abundantly produced in many Asian countries and holds significant potential for multiple purposes. Solid-state fungal fermentation represents a promising approach to improve its nutritional quality and functional properties; however, there is currently no research available on how fungal starter selection shapes the metabolites in the final product. This study aimed to investigate and compare the metabolite profiles of okara fermented using five different fungi: three species of Rhizopus (Rhizopus microsporus, Rhizopus oligosporus, and Rhizopus oryzae), Aspergillus oryzae, and Neurospora sitophila. Increased glucan content, which represents the fungal biomass, was observed after all fermentation periods (24 h for Rhizopus spp.; 48 h for A. oryzae; 72 h for N. sitophila). The highest glucan content, at 9.07% w/w, was achieved after fermentation with N. sitophila, representing an 11.20-fold increase, with α-glucan accounting for 6.38%. Meanwhile, R. microsporus yielded the highest β-glucan content at 5.93%, achieving a 20.45-fold increase. The LC-MS results showed that each starter facilitated the expression of different metabolites. A total of 181 metabolites were detected, with Rhizopus spp. notably producing 49–61 unique metabolites, while A. oryzae and N. sitophila distinctively resulted in formation of betaine and L-glutamic acid. In addition, fungal-fermented okara exhibited elevation of phenolic compounds by 2.19- to 4.13-fold and correspondingly possessed superior antioxidant properties compared to non-fermented okara. All told, the present study provides substantial information on considerations in fungal starter selection for fermenting okara.
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    Evaluation of the efficiency of various folic acid microencapsulation techniques for rice vermicelli (Khanom Jeen) fortification
    (2024-05-01)
    Yingleardrattanakul, Phatthira
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    Thompson, Anthony Keith
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    Taprap, Ruchira
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    Bindu, Charan
    This study evaluated the efficiency of various folic acid microencapsulation techniques, such as gel particle (GP), coacervation (CC), and spray drying (SD), for fortification of rice vermicelli. Of the microcapsules, the GP capsules were rough and 13 % soluble in acid solutions; the CC capsules formed spontaneously and were water-soluble for 120 min; and the SD capsules had spherical shape and the fastest acid solubility. The different microcapsule types had different levels of folic acid loss. CC capsules dissolved in water within 120 min, whereas GP and SD capsules were water-insoluble. SD capsules had the lowest moisture content, water activity, pH, and total acidity. For rice vermicelli fortification 300 µg of SD encapsulate per 100 g of flour. The analysis of fortified rice vermicelli included water content, folic acid, pH, total acid, sensory evaluation by drying, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), pH meter, titration respectively, and sensory testing. In the mixing, extrusion, and first and second washing steps, the wet weight basis of 100 g folic acid SD was 342.02, 470.67, 530.07, and 546.25 µg, the acidity was 3.96, 4.09, 4.12, and 4.17, respectively; the total acid was 0.11 %, 0.07 %, 0.07 %, and 0.07 %, respectively; and the loss of folic acid during the processing in each step was 38 %, 55 %, and 60 %. The sensory test results among groups were not significantly different (p > 0.05). In conclusion, SD was the most suitable technique for folic acid microencapsulation in rice vermicelli because SD microcapsules were acid-soluble but water-insoluble, thus preventing the loss of folic acid during processing.