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Starch is classified as one of the three polysaccharides widely distributed in nature along with cellulose and chitin. Starch has diverse applications in the food industry, particularly as a thickening agent and for water retention; therefore there is an increasing demand for starch. Maize is the main source used for starch isolation, followed by potato, wheat, rice, and cassava. Cereal starches (maize, rice, and wheat) are used as ingredients in foods in both native and modified conditions. Starch isolation is achieved using wet and dry milling, in which diverse steps as sedimentation, filtration, and centrifugation are involved. diffrence of waxy starch with normal starch: Waxy starch is composed entirely of branched polymers which stain red with iodine. Nonwaxy starch contains amylose (linear fraction) which stains blue with iodine.

Using Anton Paar's Modular Compact Rheometer (MCR) and specialized starch cell, we analyze starch pasting seamlessly. This polysaccharide, derived from seeds, roots, and tubers, plays a pivotal role in food processing as a thickener and stabilizer. Starch gelatinizes upon heating and water exposure, forming a viscoelastic gel. The degree of gelatinization depends on starch type, modifications, and processing conditions. Standardized protocols like ICC 162 guide our analysis, offering insights into pasting properties and the impact of alpha-amylase. https://buff.ly/49apmSC #StarchPasting #FoodProcessing #Rheology #AntonPaar #FoodScience

This application note presents the development and validation of a multiresidue method for the analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) residues in beef, tuna, and shrimp. The method uses QuEChERS extraction, followed by enhanced matrix removal (EMR) mixed-mode passthrough cleanup with the Agilent Captiva EMR PFAS Food II cartridge, then LC/MS/MS detection. The method features simplified and efficient sample preparation, sensitive LC/MS/MS detection, and reliable quantitation using neat standard calibration curves. The Captiva EMR PFAS Food II cartridges were developed and optimized specifically for PFAS analysis in animal-origin foods and plant-origin seeded dry foods. The method was validated based on the AOAC Standard Method Performance Requirements (SMPR), including method suitability, sensitivity, accuracy, and precision. The method was demonstrated to meet the required limits of quantitation (LOQs), recovery, and repeatability for four core PFAS targets—perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluoronanoic acid (PFNA), and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS)—and the remaining 26 PFAS targets in the three food matrices evaluated in this study. Find out more : https://lnkd.in/d8TGMy6Q

📢 #HighlyCited 1.  The Use of Ultrasound in Shaping the Properties of Ice Cream with Oleogel Based on Oil Extracted from Tomato Seeds https://lnkd.in/giDRhx4V 2. Characterization of Sidr (Ziziphus spp.) Honey from Different Geographical Origins https://lnkd.in/gjagMytQ 3. Potential Application of Hydrocolloid-Based Oleogel and Beeswax Oleogel as Partial Substitutes of Solid Fat in Margarine https://lnkd.in/gP5yziMs 4. A Simple and Efficient Mechanical Cell Disruption Method Using Glass Beads to Extract β-Glucans from Spent Brewer’s Yeast https://lnkd.in/gbC-QAYH 5. Production and Characterization of Yogurt-Like Fermented Beverage Based on Camelina (Camelina sativa L.) Seed Press Cake https://lnkd.in/gGGqYQFQ

#Phylon®Humic A is a formulation that combines the best quality humic acids with biostimulant amino acids. The following images show the sprouting of some extra-early variety citrus branches that received the application of Phylon®Humic A @ 10 l/ha (right) during bud swelling versus trees that did not receive any supplemental treatment (left). The results obtained indicated that the application of Phylon®Humic A provided homogeneous, vigorous bud break and supported quality flowering. A better utilization of nutrients during flowering and fruit set is vital in these varieties that have difficulties to assimilate nutrients due to low soil temperature.

Dear readers, we invite you to read the top 3 of the most viewed articles in vol. 11 no. 1 which are: 1.      Food Design: from reflection to formulation process  DOI: https://lnkd.in/eFzUXkiQ 2.      Freeze-dried pulp and peel from pitahaya (Selenicereus undatus): physicochemical properties and potential source of fructooligosaccharides. DOI: https://lnkd.in/epvB3pjg 3.      Evaluation of rheological properties and gluten content in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) varieties harvested in Quito, Ecuador. DOI: https://lnkd.in/gmKBnJv8

Excited to share that our new paper titled "Ingredient Functionality of Soy, Chickpea, and Pea Protein before and after Dry Heat Pretreatment and Low Moisture Extrusion" has been published in Foods 2024, Volume 13, Issue 14, 2168. Authors: Jordan Pennells, Louise Trigona, Hetvi Patel, Danyang Ying Abstract: This study investigates the impact of dry heat pretreatment on the functionality of soy, chickpea, and pea protein ingredients for use in texturized vegetable protein (TVP) production via low moisture extrusion. Our findings provide insights into the optimization of meat analogue manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of controlled protein denaturation. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gaUPFURP #ResearchPublication #PlantBasedProtein #FoodInnovation

In the beverage and water industry,the "Total Plate Count"(TPC) method typically uses a few key types of media to ensure accurate microbial enumeration. 1# PLATE COUNT AGAR (PCA) -This is the most commonly used medium for TPC.It supports the growth of a wide range of bacteria and is used to count viable aerobic bacteria in water and beverages. 2# NUTRIENT AGAR: • It Sometimes used as an alternative to PCA,it also supports the growth of a broad spectrum of non-fastidious organisms. 3# R2A AGAR: •It Specifically design for the enumeration of heterotrophic bacteria in treated potable water.it supports the growth of stressed and chlorine- tolerant bacteria. 4# MAcCONKEY AGAR: •Used when there is a need to differentiate and count gram-negative bacteria,such as coliform,which are indicators of contamination. PLATE COUNT AGAR(PCA) is particularly used for TPC.✨

GRAINAR Hello colleagues and friends! 🌟 Only a limited number of #studies 📚 have focused on the role of endogenous or wheat-associated #xylanases 🌾 in #wheat processing and in #breadmaking 🍞. Let's highlight some key #data findings 🔍📈: 1. Inner tissues of wheat #grains show lower endogenous xylanases activity compared to the outer tissues.🌾 2. Debranning wheat before grinding or #milling leads to a significant reduction in xylanase activity in wheat #wholemeal and wheat endosperm flour—by up to 80% and 60%, respectively.💥 3. The activity of endogenous or wheat xylanases in wheat flour impacts dough syruping. This is where 🌊 a liquid layer forms on the dough surface after prolonged storage. Wheat samples with naturally lower endogenous xylanase activity, typically due to debranning, have a reduced tendency for syrup development or #dough stickiness.💦 #Grainar

Fruit d'Or | Cranberry & wild blueberry’s PlantEFA features a unique 1:1:1 ratio of omegas, distinguishing it as an exceptional source of fatty #acids compared to other oils. Learn how this #upcycled cranberry seed oil can meet consumer demand for #plantbased omegas. Read the technical paper by Fruit d'Or | Cranberry & wild blueberry here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eDFfj-wy