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    Ultrasonic-assisted preparation and characterization of sheepskin gelatin films modified with konjac glucomannan
    (2026-12-01)
    Hasdar, Muhamad
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    Kittiphattanabawon, Phanat
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    Gelatin derived from sheepskin (GSS) is a promising biomaterial for edible, biodegradable films, but exhibits poor water resistance, mechanical weakness, and brittleness. This study developed ultrasound-assisted composite films based on GSS and konjac glucomannan (KG; 0–75% w/w) to enhance their functionality. The ultrasonic treatment (40 kHz, 15 min) improved homogeneity and reduced structural defects. KG incorporation significantly increased film thickness from 0.031 mm to 0.038 mm and tensile strength from 0.5118 MPa to 0.9601 MPa, while reducing water vapor transmission from 2.6974 g m⁻² day⁻¹ to 1.7304 g m⁻² day⁻¹ and water activity from 0.4526 to 0.3084. Swelling decreased from 4.77% to 3.82%, whereas water resistance improved from 95.23% to 96.18%. The optimal formulation (25% KG) provided a balance between strength, flexibility, and hydrophobicity. FTIR confirmed intermolecular hydrogen bonding between GSS and KG, and ultrasound promoted uniform dispersion and denser microstructures. These findings highlight ultrasound-assisted GSS/KG films as sustainable, protein-polysaccharide-based materials with superior physicochemical and barrier properties for eco-friendly food packaging applications.
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    Evaluation of yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) larvae protein extract as a cryoprotectant for frozen Pacific white shrimp
    (2026-06-15)
    Kittiphattanabawon, Phanat
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    Phaonakrop, Narumon
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    Roytrakul, Sittiruk
    This study evaluated the application of yellow mealworm ( Tenebrio molitor ) larvae protein extract (YMPE) as a clean-label cryoprotectant for frozen Pacific white shrimp ( Litopenaeus vannamei ), with emphasis on its underlying mechanism. Proteomic profiling identified 12 antifreeze protein-like peptides containing conserved ice-binding motifs (TCTxSxxCxxAx), supporting the cryoprotective potential of YMPE. During dose optimization, shrimp treated with 0.5% YMPE exhibited the highest weight gain (5.57%) and lowest freezable water content (59.67%) (P < 0.05). The cryoprotective efficacy of YMPE was further evaluated over five freeze–thaw cycles in comparison with distilled water and mixed phosphate. YMPE significantly mitigated quality deterioration by enhancing water retention, preserving protein functionality (higher Ca<sup>2+</sup>-ATPase activity), and reducing lysosomal enzyme leakage relative to the control (P < 0.05). Microstructural analysis revealed reduced muscle fiber disruption, characterized by fewer inter-fiber gaps. Mechanistically, YMPE may exert cryoprotective effects through a multimodal mechanism involving ice recrystallization inhibition and formation of a protective protein matrix. Although less effective than mixed phosphate, YMPE consistently improved all quality parameters compared with the control. These findings highlight the potential of insect-derived protein extracts as a novel, biologically based alternative to phosphate additives in seafood processing and provide a foundation for future industrial application.
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    Development of djenkol peel extract-loaded liposome as functional food ingredients: Physicochemical characteristic, antioxidant activities, and cytotoxicity
    (2025-06-01)
    Chotphruethipong, Lalita
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    Sinthusamran, Sirima
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    Benjakul, Soottawat
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    Senphan, Theeraphol
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    Djenkol peel is an agricultural by-product containing valuable bioactive compounds. The direct use of its extract faces challenges related to stability and sensory acceptance. This study aimed to investigate the effect of djenkol peel extract (DPE) on the encapsulation efficiency (EE) using liposomes. The physicochemical properties, antioxidant activities, and cytotoxicity of the obtained liposomes were evaluated. DPE (0, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, and 1.00 %, w/v) was encapsulated using phospholipid/cholesterol as the wall material. The highest EE (66.69 %) was observed in the liposomes loaded with 0.25 % (w/v) DPE (LE-0.25DPE) (P < 0.05). All DPE-loaded liposomes displayed nanometer-scale particle sizes (78.94–135.60 nm) and negative zeta potentials (−52.60 to −57.50 mV). Encapsulation of DPE in liposomes can mask its undesirable color. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) revealed changes in the physicochemical and thermal properties of LE-0.25DPE. Additionally, LE-0.25DPE showed increased DPPH radical-scavenging activity (DPPH-RSA) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) in a dose-dependent manner (250–2000 μg/mL). In vitro Caco-2 cell viability test, LE-0.25DPE at 0.1–1 μg/mL exhibited no cytotoxicity compared to the control (P < 0.05). Thus, DPE-loaded liposomes demonstrate potential as a functional food ingredient with high bioactivity.
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    Development of instant germinated black rice (Maejo rice 1A) milk beverage powder fortified with Cordyceps militaris protein isolate
    (2026-08-01)
    Senphan, Theeraphol
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    Mungmueang, Natthapong
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    Jaturapanyaskul, Siri
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    Wangcharoen, Wiwat
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    Daengprok, Wichittra
    Development of instant germinated black rice (Maejo rice 1A) milk beverage powder fortified with Cordyceps militaris protein isolate was investigated. The base formula was optimized using mixture design, with Formula 8 (24% rice powder, 12% monk fruit sugar, 44% milk powder, 19.7% inulin and 0.3% Palsgaard® RecMilk) selected based on sensory evaluation. The beverage was then fortified with protein isolate at 0%, 3%, 5%, and 7% (w/w). Physicochemical properties, antioxidant activities, and sensory characteristics were evaluated. Protein fortification influenced color, water activity, viscosity, and nutritional composition, while enhancing phenolic-related compounds and antioxidant potential, indicating improved functional properties of the beverage powder. The 7% protein-fortified sample exhibited the highest antioxidant activity across all assays while maintaining acceptable thermal stability. Sensory evaluation showed that 5% protein fortification achieved optimal consumer acceptance (overall score 7.65), outperforming commercial products. The study demonstrates successful development of a functional beverage powder with enhanced nutritional and antioxidant properties through protein fortification.
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    Comparative studies on characterizations and cytotoxicity of oil extracted from Lingzhi (Ganoderma lucidum) G2 spore using Soxhlet extraction and microwave-assisted extraction
    (2024-12-01)
    Senphan, Theeraphol
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    Benjakul, Soottawat
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    Sukketsiri, Wanida
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    Chotphruethipong, Lalita
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    This study aimed to compare the characteristics, antioxidant activity, and cytotoxicity of Ganoderma lucidum G2 spore (GLS) oil extracted using two different extraction methods, including Soxhlet extraction (SLE) and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE). The SLE method yielded higher oil content than the MAE method. MAE-extracted oil showed higher lightness (L*) and yellowness (b*) values but lower redness (a*) values. Both methods provided similar fatty acid compositions in GLS oils, including palmitic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid as major components. Higher saturated fatty acid content was found in SLE-extracted oil, while MAE-extracted oil had increased levels of mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids. The oil obtained from SLE showed slightly higher di- and tri-glycerides than that obtained from MAE (P < 0.05). Furthermore, MAE-extracted oil had high oxidative stability as indicated by lower levels of conjugated diene (CD), peroxide value (PV), thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS), and free fatty acids (FFA) as compared to SLE (P < 0.05). MAE-extracted oil had a higher total triterpenoid content than SLE-extracted oil (P < 0.05). Also, MAE-extracted oil showed lower DPPH radical scavenging activity (DPPH-RSA) than SLE-extracted oil (P < 0.05). FTIR spectra of both samples exhibited similar functional groups. Additionally, oils obtained from both processes (at 0.1–10 µg/mL) showed low toxicity on Caco-2 cells (P > 0.05). Therefore, GLS oil with high antioxidant activity and oxidative stability, especially oil extracted by MAE, could be a food supplement for health. Also, the MAE used was a potential implement for extracting oil from GLS.
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    Autolysis of clown featherback (Chitala ornata) muscle
    (2019-01-01)
    Thiabmak, Chompunutch
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    Yarnpakdee, Suthasinee
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    Kim, Siriporn Riebroy
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    Clown featherback (Chitala ornata) is a freshwater fish important in the cuisine of Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. It has a short marketable life due mainly to poor gelling characteristic even when stored in ice. This deterioration has been associated with muscle autolysis. The research was aimed to investigate the autolysis of clown featherback muscle (CFM). To test autolysis, mince from CFM was incubated in a temperature controlled water bath for 60 min at 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 65, 70, 75 or 80 °C at pH levels over the range of 2-11. The results showed that the highest autolytic activity was at 70 °C and it occurred at pH levels of 4 and 7, with pH 4 showing the highest autolysis. CFM was incubated with its crude enzyme counterpart at the physiological pH (6.73) at both 4 °C and 25 °C. Degradation of natural actomyosin showed that after incubation at either temperature myosin heavy chain was susceptible to hydrolysis indicating that autolysis of CFM took place even at low temperature as affected by its endogenous proteases. The effects of several protease inhibitors were tested and autolysis at the physiological pH (6.73) was strongly inhibited by 10 μM pepstatin A (20.3% inhibition), which had significantly higher inhibitory activity (P < 0.05) among the protease inhibitors tested. This suggests that aspartic protease was the major proteinase in CFM.
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    Impact of Bio-calcium from Nile Tilapia Bone as a Supporting Material on the Stability Enhancement of Immobilized Probiotics
    (2025-07-01)
    Petsong, Kantiya
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    Yarnpakdee, Suthasinee
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    Senphan, Theeraphol
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    Kingwascharapong, Passakorn
    This study presented the potential of bio-calcium powder (BC) from Nile tilapia bone on enhancement of probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophilus) stability as supporting material in probiotic immobilization and novel nutritive resource, particularly calcium. Combined immobilization techniques of absorption using BC at different concentrations (0, 10, and 15%) and encapsulation using fish collagen peptide (CP) (10%) were applied. Immobilized probiotics (IP) were investigated for resistance through various adverse conditions, including freeze-drying, severe pH and temperature levels, and gastro-intestinal tract (GI) conditions. After freeze-drying, all IPs showed resistance with > 90% survivability. Under various pHs, all samples revealed non-significant differences on cell survival under neutral and alkaline conditions throughout the tested incubation period (P > 0.05). Notably decreased survivability was detected in IP with BC compared to other samples, especially under acid condition. IP with 10 and 15% BC (IP-10 and IP-15) showed higher stability to thermal condition (55 °C) with increased incubation time, compared with those without BC (IP-0). After GI digestion, IP with BC reveals a better survivability with greater recovery ability, compared with IP-0 (P < 0.05). Calcium solubility increased with BC level in a dose-dependent manner (P < 0.05). Based on morphology and microscopy analysis, IP with BC illustrated cells attached to the rough surface of BC, which was coated with collagen peptide. Elemental mappings and distribution content suggested BC could be a great supporting material and calcium resource, particularly IP-15. Therefore, the absorption by BC together with encapsulation by collagen peptide could render a highly stable immobilized probiotic and a good calcium resource.
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    Improving calcium bioavailability from fish bone waste: the role of sodium hydroxide in bio‑calcium extraction from tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) bones
    (2025-10-01)
    Senphan, Theeraphol
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    Mungmueang, Natthapong
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    Choommongkol, Vachira
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    Kishimura, Hideki
    Calcium deficiency is a global health issue motivating the search for sustainable calcium sources from aquaculture waste. This study investigated sodium hydroxide (NaOH) concentration effects on bio‑calcium quality and bioavailability extracted from tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) bones. Tilapia bones were treated with 0.5 M, 1 M, and 2 M NaOH solutions for 30 min compared to untreated controls. Increasing NaOH concentrations decreased yield while improving brightness, ash content, and calcium bioavailability. The 2 M NaOH treatment produced bio‑calcium with highest calcium bioavailability (8.57 %), surpassing both control (7.26 %) and commercial calcium carbonate (0.72 %) by 12-fold. Higher NaOH concentrations reduced moisture, protein, and fat contents while increasing hydroxyproline and decreasing lipid oxidation. SEM showed smoother surfaces with homogeneous pores in 2 M NaOH-treated samples. ATR-FTIR and EDS confirmed consistent hydroxyapatite structure. This optimization provides a sustainable approach for converting fish waste into high-bioavailability calcium supplements, supporting circular economy in aquaculture while addressing global calcium deficiency.
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    Sequential extraction protocol for bio-calcium from saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) bone: Physicochemical and molecular studies
    (2026-06-01)
    Yarnpakdee, Suthasinee
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    Senphan, Theeraphol
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    Benjakul, Soottawat
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    Saltwater crocodile ( Crocodylus porosus ; SC) farming generates 45% bone waste, creating environmental challenges but also representing an underutilized source of calcium. This study presents the first comprehensive protocol for extracting bio-calcium from SC bone through sequential processing: autoclaving, alkaline soaking, ethanol extraction, and hydrogen peroxide bleaching. The extraction process yielded 16.94% bio-calcium with a high mineral density (26.37% Ca and 13.83% P) and an average particle size of 6.77 μm. XRD confirmed the preserved hydroxyapatite structure, while FTIR revealed the complete elimination of the organic matrix in the resulting bio-calcium. SEM-EDS demonstrated uniform elemental distribution with no detectable heavy metals. Remarkably, in vitro calcium bioavailability reached 15.24%, representing a 78% enhancement over fish bone bio-calcium and doubling synthetic supplement performance. Preserved collagen-derived amino acids facilitate calcium-peptide chelation, explaining the superior absorption. The developed valorization process converts aquaculture waste into high-value ingredients with potential applications in food and pharmaceuticals.
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    Comprehensive Characterization of Gelatin Films from Goat Skin Incorporating Konjac Glucomannan: Physical, Mechanical, and Molecular Properties
    (2024-12-01)
    Hasdar, Muhamad
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    Kittiphattanabawon, Phanat
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    This study aimed to comprehensively investigate and characterize the physical, mechanical, and molecular properties of gelatin films made from goat skin incorporated with konjac glucomannan. The study involved three treatment groups, labeled GG/KG1, GG/KG2, and GG/KG3, which included konjac glucomannan at concentrations of 0, 10, and 20% (w/w), respectively. Glycerol at 20% (w/w) was also included as a plasticizer. All samples underwent homogenization and ultrasonic treatment. The addition of konjac glucomannan to the gelatin-based film resulted in changes such as increased thickness (0.033-0.093 mm), opacity (0.9910-1.0433 mm-1), color L* (92.45-92.77), color difference (48.13-48.38), swelling (65.53-69.47%), and contact angle (86.92-127.85o). Conversely, a decrease was observed in water activity (0.521-0.463 Aw), moisture content (9.87-9.62%), tensile strength (0.0171-0.0118 N/mm2), elongation at break (5.91-4.52%), young’s modulus (0.0029-0.0026 N/mm²), WVTR (118.99-116.82 g/m². day), transparency (81.59-67.33%), and water resistance (34.47-30.53 %). Additionally, the peaks of amides A, B, I, II, and III exhibit both a shift and an increase in intensity, suggesting structural modifications and molecular interactions. The microstructure also indicated the presence of goat skin gelatin and konjac glucomannan cross-linked in the film formation. Therefore, the addition of konjac glucomannan modifies gelatin-based films, enhancing their suitability for food packaging.