Development of a crocetin–glycyrrhizic acid supramolecular composite pigment for enhancing meat color and reducing contaminant formation during heat processin

Biomimetic asymmetric films for simultaneous active preservation and colorimetric freshness monitoring of protein-rich foods.

Strategies to enhance pH-responsivity of betalain-based biopolymer films.

Betalain, a nitrogen-containing pigment traditionally employed as a food colorant, is harnessing interest for smart food packaging applications due to its exceptional antioxidant capacity and distinct halochromic behavior. However, there are key limitations associated with the inefficient extraction processes requiring...

Bioactive supramolecular inclusion complexes of cyclodextrins with whey protein peptides

A comprehensive biotechnological approach is proposed to enhance the bioactivity and improve the organoleptic properties of partially hydrolyzed lactoproteins. The developed technological process includes the cleavage of whey proteins by an alkaline bacterial protease (Alcalase) and membrane fractionation with a molecu...

Valorization of lignin through zein Co-assembly into green nanopesticides for photostable, sustained-release abamectin delivery with insecticidal efficacy and biosafety.

Industrial alkali lignin is an abundant aromatic biological macromolecule with intrinsic UV shielding ability, but its structural heterogeneity and aqueous self-aggregation limit its use as a stable carrier matrix. Herein, industrial alkali lignin was valorized through zein regulated co-assembly to construct surfactant...

Dual‐Modified Elephant Foot Yam Starch/Polyvinyl Alcohol Biocomposite Films Incorporated With Anthocyanins for Intelligent Freshness Monitoring of Mushrooms

Environmental concerns over conventional plastics have accelerated the development of biodegradable intelligent packaging for real‐time food quality monitoring, particularly for highly perishable mushrooms. In this study, a pH‐responsive film was developed by blending elephant foot yam starch modified by sequential...

Ultrasound-assisted complexation of Millettia speciosa by-product protein with polyphenols: improved structural properties, antioxidant and hypoglycemic activities, and gut microbiota modulation.

This study utilized ultrasound-assisted technology to form non-covalent complexes of polyphenols with Millettia speciosa by-product protein, offering a sustainable strategy for its use in functional foods and biomaterials.