State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology

Deoxygenation upgrading of pine pyrolysis oil over H-X zeolite/carbon composite catalysts derived from coal gasification fine slag

Integrating biomass energy development with solid waste utilization supports sustainable development. Against this backdrop, low-cost and efficient Na-X zeolite/carbon composite catalysts were developed from coal gasification fine slag(CGFS) through acid leaching, alkali-fusion a...

Effects of Short-Term Dietary Sodium Selenite Supplementation on Antioxidant Status, Heavy Metal Deposition, Flesh Quality and Flavor-Related Compounds of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), and a Potential Mechanism

Sodium selenite is a cost-effective selenium source widely used in aquafeed, yet its effects on the flesh quality of adult common carp (Cyprinus carpio) remain poorly understood. Using a short-term feeding trial simulating pre-harvest selenium biofortification, this study investi...

Elucidating the source and metabolic impact of 2‐phenylethanol on Lactiplantibacillus pentosus 1 using a fish broth fermentation model

Abstract BACKGROUND The quality of traditional fermented sour fish is shaped by metabolic interactions between core microbiota dominated by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts. 2‐Phenylethanol (2‐PE) is a characteristic metabolite and quorum‐sensing molecule of Saccharomyces ce...

Novel pretreatments for vacuum freeze-drying: Effects on the drying process and quality of dried mango cubes

Vacuum freeze-drying is one of the primary technologies for producing high-quality fruit and vegetable products. As a critical step, pretreatment significantly affects both the drying process and product quality. This study employed ultrasound (US), electric field (EF), osmotic d...

Comparative metabolomic and microbiome characterization of herbal and traditional Baijiu during in vitro gastrointestinal digestion

BACKGROUND: Herbal Baijiu (HB) and traditional Baijiu (TB) contain complex chemical matrices whose metabolic fate during gastrointestinal digestion and subsequent impact on gut microbiota remain unclear. This study systematically compared HB and TB through in vitro gastrointestin...

Sanxan–Whey Protein Isolate Composite-Fabricated Pickering HIPEs: Synergistic Stabilization, Environmental Tolerance and Enhanced Curcumin Bioaccessibility

Traditional high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) require high protein dosage and exhibit poor thermal-saline tolerance, limiting their application as clean-label food carriers for lipophilic nutrients. Sanxan (SAN) possesses unique gelling and emulsifying properties, while its a...

Oral Nanomicelle‐Mediated Sequential Butyrate Production in the Intestine for Ulcerative Colitis and Immunosuppression Treatment

ABSTRACT Butyrate (BA) is essential for intestinal health, but its intestinal therapeutic applications are hindered by its malodorous nature, premature gastric absorption, and rapid intestinal metabolism. To address these challenges, an inodorous macromolecule β‐glucan‐BA (GLU‐BA...

Advancements in Intelligent Thawing Systems for Protein‐Based Foods: An Industry 5.0 Perspective

ABSTRACT Freezing is essential for maintaining the stability of the global supply chain for protein‐based foods such as meat and aquatic products. However, traditional thawing technologies suffer from low efficiency and severe quality deterioration. Aligned with the principles of...

Integrated Physiological and Transcriptomic Analyses of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Under Syringaldehyde Stress

Syringaldehyde is a major lignin-derived inhibitor in lignocellulosic hydrolysates that affects growth, metabolism, and ethanol fermentation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae; however, the mechanisms underlying its toxicity and cellular adaptation remain poorly understood. In this stud...

Temporal Multi-Omics Reveals Microbial and Metabolic Succession Following Astilbin Treatment in a Human Colonic Model

Background: Astilbin is a bioactive flavonoid with documented anti-inflammatory properties; however, its sustained interactions with the gut microbiota remain poorly understood. Fecal samples from three healthy donors were pooled and fermented with astilbin in an in vitro human c...

A triple-responsive smart controlled-release system for antifungal volatiles: toward sustainable agriculture via pathogen-targeted control and crop growth promotion

Fungal contamination causes substantial global food loss and waste. Among these, tomato gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea is particularly severe, leading to a global reduction in tomato yield of 10–50%. Meanwhile, the overuse of conventional chemical fungicides has triggered a...

Study on the changes and mechanisms on the quality of beef tripe during tenderization

BACKGROUND: The quality characteristics of salted beef tripe were investigated throughout the multi-stage tenderization process, encompassing cleaning, pre-cooking, alkaline treatment (sodium carbonate), water soaking and final cooking. The underlying tenderization mechanism was...

Skeletal muscle H3K18 lactylation inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis through IL-6 mediated interorgan communication

The mechanisms underlying the dynamic interplay between skeletal muscle and systemic glucose homeostasis in type 2 diabetes remain elusive. Increased lactate level has long been noticed in diabetes, however, whether the elevated lactate is a cause or consequence of impaired gluco...