Sprouted seeds are attracting growing interest because of their improved digestibility,high nutritional value,variety,low cost and ease of production.However,their microbiological fragility and elevated levels of cert...Sprouted seeds are attracting growing interest because of their improved digestibility,high nutritional value,variety,low cost and ease of production.However,their microbiological fragility and elevated levels of certain anti-nutritional factors can sometimes pose problems for their use in both food and feed.Recent research has shown that combining fermentation with germination can effectively solve these problems.Fermentation not only improves nutritional value by lowering levels of anti-nutritional factors,but also improves microbiological safety,making it a promising approach to extending shelf life.Additionally,fermented sprouted seeds have beneficial properties may be of use in the formulation of functional foods,par-ticularly for managing metabolic diseases such as diabetes.Despite these positive points,there is still room for improvement in the fermentation of sprouted seeds.This literature review explores current knowledge of seed germination,the advantages of fermenting sprouted seeds,and discusses the disadvantages and potential axes for improvement.展开更多
Microbial contamination of cereal grains intended for sprouting poses a significant food safety challenge,as conventional decontamination methods often compromise seed viability and nutritional quality.This study asse...Microbial contamination of cereal grains intended for sprouting poses a significant food safety challenge,as conventional decontamination methods often compromise seed viability and nutritional quality.This study assessed the antimicrobial efficacy and safety of two visible-light-activated systems,zinc oxide nanoparticles(ZnO NPs)and a chlorophyllin-chitosan(Chl-CHS)complex,for wheat seed decontamination.Antibacterial efficacy was tested against Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli in vitro,while antifungal effectiveness was evaluated against yeast and mold populations naturally occurring on wheat seeds.Under visible light,ZnO NPs demonstrated rapid,broad-spectrum bactericidal activity,reducing L.monocytogenes and E.coli by>3 log10 at light doses of 22 and 30 J/cm^(2),respectively.The Chl-CHS complex exhibited strong photodynamic efficacy against L.monocytogenes,achieving bactericidal inactivation at a lower light dose(3 J/cm^(2);10 min incubation),while E.coli required higher light exposure(45 J/cm2)and longer incubation(60 min).Fungal populations decreased by 68-75%from the original yeast and mold count of approximately 4 log CFU/g.Germination tests indicated that neither treatment negatively impacted seed viability or sprouting over a fiveday period.Total antioxidant capacity remained unchanged compared to untreated controls,indicating that the nutritional quality was preserved.Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy further validated the treat-ments’safety,as no increase in integrated radical signals was observed after photoactivation,unlike ionizing radiation,which produced stable free radicals.In summary,visible-light-driven antimicrobial treatments using ZnO NPs and Chl-CHS complex offer an effective,non-thermal,and seed-safe approach for enhancing the microbiological safety of wheat seeds and sprouts.展开更多
This study investigated the food properties,phytochemical profiles,and pharmacological activities of tossa jute sprout,underscoring the exploration of its potential as a functional food.Tossa jute sprout is rich in pr...This study investigated the food properties,phytochemical profiles,and pharmacological activities of tossa jute sprout,underscoring the exploration of its potential as a functional food.Tossa jute sprout is rich in protein,carbohydrate,fiber,total soluble solids,color content,total energy,vitamins,and minerals,with a lower fat and sugar content.Bioactive compound profiling found that it contains a significant quantity of total phenolics and flavonoids.The HPLC-DAD polyphenol profile detected ten compounds,with 3,4 dihydroxybenzoic acid being the most abundant compound,followed by(-)epicatechin,rosmarinic acid,kaempferol,catechin hydrate,caffeic acid,myricetin,catechol,trans-ferulic acid,and rutin hydrate.It has strong radical scavenging,reducing power,metal chelating power,and total antioxidant power,suggesting this sprout’s ability to repair cellular oxidative damage or restore impaired cellular oxidative homeostasis.It also possesses strongα-glucosidase and pancreatic lipase inhibition activities,but mildα-amylase,acetylcholinesterase(AChE),and butyrylcholinesterase(BChE)inhibition activities support the sprout’s ability to lower blood sugar,suppress postprandial hyperglycemia,downregulate fat metabolism,and maintain or restore acetylcholine.Overall findings established tossa jute sprout’s high potential as a functional food in eliminating malnutrition,maintaining quality health,and eradicating or moderating ailments,including diabetes,obesity,and Alzheimer’s.展开更多
文摘Sprouted seeds are attracting growing interest because of their improved digestibility,high nutritional value,variety,low cost and ease of production.However,their microbiological fragility and elevated levels of certain anti-nutritional factors can sometimes pose problems for their use in both food and feed.Recent research has shown that combining fermentation with germination can effectively solve these problems.Fermentation not only improves nutritional value by lowering levels of anti-nutritional factors,but also improves microbiological safety,making it a promising approach to extending shelf life.Additionally,fermented sprouted seeds have beneficial properties may be of use in the formulation of functional foods,par-ticularly for managing metabolic diseases such as diabetes.Despite these positive points,there is still room for improvement in the fermentation of sprouted seeds.This literature review explores current knowledge of seed germination,the advantages of fermenting sprouted seeds,and discusses the disadvantages and potential axes for improvement.
文摘Microbial contamination of cereal grains intended for sprouting poses a significant food safety challenge,as conventional decontamination methods often compromise seed viability and nutritional quality.This study assessed the antimicrobial efficacy and safety of two visible-light-activated systems,zinc oxide nanoparticles(ZnO NPs)and a chlorophyllin-chitosan(Chl-CHS)complex,for wheat seed decontamination.Antibacterial efficacy was tested against Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli in vitro,while antifungal effectiveness was evaluated against yeast and mold populations naturally occurring on wheat seeds.Under visible light,ZnO NPs demonstrated rapid,broad-spectrum bactericidal activity,reducing L.monocytogenes and E.coli by>3 log10 at light doses of 22 and 30 J/cm^(2),respectively.The Chl-CHS complex exhibited strong photodynamic efficacy against L.monocytogenes,achieving bactericidal inactivation at a lower light dose(3 J/cm^(2);10 min incubation),while E.coli required higher light exposure(45 J/cm2)and longer incubation(60 min).Fungal populations decreased by 68-75%from the original yeast and mold count of approximately 4 log CFU/g.Germination tests indicated that neither treatment negatively impacted seed viability or sprouting over a fiveday period.Total antioxidant capacity remained unchanged compared to untreated controls,indicating that the nutritional quality was preserved.Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy further validated the treat-ments’safety,as no increase in integrated radical signals was observed after photoactivation,unlike ionizing radiation,which produced stable free radicals.In summary,visible-light-driven antimicrobial treatments using ZnO NPs and Chl-CHS complex offer an effective,non-thermal,and seed-safe approach for enhancing the microbiological safety of wheat seeds and sprouts.
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology,Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,under Special Allocation for Science and Technology(Grant No.536 ID,2021–2022).
文摘This study investigated the food properties,phytochemical profiles,and pharmacological activities of tossa jute sprout,underscoring the exploration of its potential as a functional food.Tossa jute sprout is rich in protein,carbohydrate,fiber,total soluble solids,color content,total energy,vitamins,and minerals,with a lower fat and sugar content.Bioactive compound profiling found that it contains a significant quantity of total phenolics and flavonoids.The HPLC-DAD polyphenol profile detected ten compounds,with 3,4 dihydroxybenzoic acid being the most abundant compound,followed by(-)epicatechin,rosmarinic acid,kaempferol,catechin hydrate,caffeic acid,myricetin,catechol,trans-ferulic acid,and rutin hydrate.It has strong radical scavenging,reducing power,metal chelating power,and total antioxidant power,suggesting this sprout’s ability to repair cellular oxidative damage or restore impaired cellular oxidative homeostasis.It also possesses strongα-glucosidase and pancreatic lipase inhibition activities,but mildα-amylase,acetylcholinesterase(AChE),and butyrylcholinesterase(BChE)inhibition activities support the sprout’s ability to lower blood sugar,suppress postprandial hyperglycemia,downregulate fat metabolism,and maintain or restore acetylcholine.Overall findings established tossa jute sprout’s high potential as a functional food in eliminating malnutrition,maintaining quality health,and eradicating or moderating ailments,including diabetes,obesity,and Alzheimer’s.
