Blockchain has become a modern technology that can enhance the traceability of products and servi... more Blockchain has become a modern technology that can enhance the traceability of products and services, which is particularly relevant to agri-food supply chains. This paper reviews studies on blockchain technology applications to the agri-food supply chain system and food industry, and discusses potential adaptation of blockchain technology for livestock-based products with a focus on the ASEAN Region and Thailand. A comprehensive method for reviewing the literature was adopted, and this paper encompasses stakeholders along the supply chain of livestock-based products to understand the prospect of applying blockchain technology to the sector. It was found that while blockchain technology is potentially sustainable and worthy of applications, there remain various limitations and complications toward adoption, such as the low awareness among stakeholders, the weak sector-wide coordination, and the lack of capacity in primary suppliers. Potential benefits and implications of blockchain ...
The underutilized millets and legumes (proso millet, little millet, soaked and germinated faba be... more The underutilized millets and legumes (proso millet, little millet, soaked and germinated faba beans) were mixed in different combinations to develop ready to eat porridge. Physiochemical and functional properties such as color, water absorption index (WAI), water solubility index (WSI), pasting properties, microstructure and in vitro starch digestibility of formulated porridge mix were evaluated. The porridge mix formulations exhibited a considerable amount of proteins (17.97–22.17 g/100 g) and carbohydrates (70.24–72.25 g/100 g). WAI and WSI of the different porridge formulations (P1-P6) ranged from 3.07 to 3.34 g/g and 10.37 to 25.81 g/100 g/100 g, respectively. The in vitro starch digestibility of formulation P5 (little millet, proso millet and soaked faba bean) was significantly higher (67.70%) compared to other formulations. This study concluded that nutritional, functional values as well as the digestibility of porridge mixes were improved after incorporation of soaked faba beans. The ready to eat porridge mix based on underutilized legumes and millets can serve as source of macro and micronutrients for all age groups.
The storage life of fresh Nile tilapia during ice storage at refrigerated temperature and ice sto... more The storage life of fresh Nile tilapia during ice storage at refrigerated temperature and ice storage at ambient temperature were studied in terms of organoleptic, biochemical, microbiological and physical changes. The storage life of the fresh fish was 6 days in ice at refrigerated temperature and 36 to 48 hrs in ice at ambient temperature. The organoleptic acceptability limit was 6 days in ice stored fish at refrigerated temperature and 36 hours in ice stored fish at ambient temperature. The pH value gradually increased from initial 6.34 to 6.73 at the end of 7 days of ice stored fish at refrigerated temperature, while 6.78 at the end of 2 days of ice stored fish at ambient temperature.TVBN and Total Plate count (TPC) level was correlated with organoleptic assessment. TVBNvalue increased from 4.57 and reached 35.65mg N/100g at the end of 7 days offish storage in cold storewhile the TVBN level of ice stored fish at ambient temperature reached to 36.37mg N/100g at the end of 48 hour...
The consumption of foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals including carotenoids etc. can ... more The consumption of foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals including carotenoids etc. can boost the immune system to help fight off various infections including SARS- CoV 2 and other viruses. Carotenoids have been gaining attention particularly in food and pharmaceutical industries owing to their diverse functions including their role as pro-vitamin A activity, potent antioxidant properties, and quenching of reactive oxygen (ROS), such as singlet oxygen and lipid peroxides within the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane. Nevertheless, carotenoids being lipophilic, have poor solubility in aqueous medium and are also chemically instable. They are susceptible to degrade under stimuli environmental conditions during food processing, storage and gastrointestinal passage. They also exhibit poor oral bioavailability, thus, their applications in aqueous-based foods are limited. As a consequent, suitable delivery systems including colloids-based are needed to enhance the solubility, stability and bioavailability of carotenoids. This review presents challenges of incorporation and delivery of carotenoids focusing on stability and factors affecting bioavailability. Furthermore, designed factors impacting bioaccessibility and bioavailability of carotenoids using emulsion-based delivery systems are explicitly explained. Each delivery system exhibits its own advantages and disadvantages; thus, the delivery systems should be designed based on their targets and their further applications.
Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 2021
The microbial and functional quality attributes of fresh pineapple juice were studied under conve... more The microbial and functional quality attributes of fresh pineapple juice were studied under conventional and ultrasound pasteurizations. Fresh pineapple juice was subjected to thermosonication (TS) treatments with processing variables of temperature (25–65 °C), time (2–10 min) and amplitude (30–70%). Response variables: total phenolic content (TPC), bromelain activity and microbial inactivation were optimized using response surface methodology. The optimized TS treatment conditions for juice were 62.33 °C, 2 min and 35.32% amplitude, which corresponded to bromelain activity of 63.24 U/100 mL of juice, TPC of 177.3 µg GAE/100 mL, total plate count 2.74 log CFU/mL and yeast & mold count 2.301 log CFU/mL. Shelf-life of TS treated, pasteurized and control pineapple juices was evaluated for 28 days at 4 °C. TPC, ascorbic acid and protein contents of TS treated juice were significantly higher than pasteurized juice after 28 days of storage. Due to high efficiency in the retention of nutritional and quality parameters, TS processing can be opted by juice processing industries as an alternative to convention pasteurization.
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, 2021
Abstract Crystalline nanocellulose (CNC) was derived from banana pseudostem using acid hydrolysis... more Abstract Crystalline nanocellulose (CNC) was derived from banana pseudostem using acid hydrolysis method. CNC was characterized by scanning electron microscope, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. CNC was found in nanometric dimensions (18.79 ± 5.30 nm diameter and 202.12 ± 37.43 nm length) and exhibited high degree of crystallinity (81.67%). Chitosan-CNC based antimicrobial nanocomposites films were prepared by the incorporation of tetracycline and showed well-demarcated zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Chitosan-CNC nanocomposite films showed significantly (p
Blockchain has become a modern technology that can enhance the traceability of products and servi... more Blockchain has become a modern technology that can enhance the traceability of products and services, which is particularly relevant to agri-food supply chains. This paper reviews studies on blockchain technology applications to the agri-food supply chain system and food industry, and discusses potential adaptation of blockchain technology for livestock-based products with a focus on the ASEAN Region and Thailand. A comprehensive method for reviewing the literature was adopted, and this paper encompasses stakeholders along the supply chain of livestock-based products to understand the prospect of applying blockchain technology to the sector. It was found that while blockchain technology is potentially sustainable and worthy of applications, there remain various limitations and complications toward adoption, such as the low awareness among stakeholders, the weak sector-wide coordination, and the lack of capacity in primary suppliers. Potential benefits and implications of blockchain ...
The underutilized millets and legumes (proso millet, little millet, soaked and germinated faba be... more The underutilized millets and legumes (proso millet, little millet, soaked and germinated faba beans) were mixed in different combinations to develop ready to eat porridge. Physiochemical and functional properties such as color, water absorption index (WAI), water solubility index (WSI), pasting properties, microstructure and in vitro starch digestibility of formulated porridge mix were evaluated. The porridge mix formulations exhibited a considerable amount of proteins (17.97–22.17 g/100 g) and carbohydrates (70.24–72.25 g/100 g). WAI and WSI of the different porridge formulations (P1-P6) ranged from 3.07 to 3.34 g/g and 10.37 to 25.81 g/100 g/100 g, respectively. The in vitro starch digestibility of formulation P5 (little millet, proso millet and soaked faba bean) was significantly higher (67.70%) compared to other formulations. This study concluded that nutritional, functional values as well as the digestibility of porridge mixes were improved after incorporation of soaked faba beans. The ready to eat porridge mix based on underutilized legumes and millets can serve as source of macro and micronutrients for all age groups.
The storage life of fresh Nile tilapia during ice storage at refrigerated temperature and ice sto... more The storage life of fresh Nile tilapia during ice storage at refrigerated temperature and ice storage at ambient temperature were studied in terms of organoleptic, biochemical, microbiological and physical changes. The storage life of the fresh fish was 6 days in ice at refrigerated temperature and 36 to 48 hrs in ice at ambient temperature. The organoleptic acceptability limit was 6 days in ice stored fish at refrigerated temperature and 36 hours in ice stored fish at ambient temperature. The pH value gradually increased from initial 6.34 to 6.73 at the end of 7 days of ice stored fish at refrigerated temperature, while 6.78 at the end of 2 days of ice stored fish at ambient temperature.TVBN and Total Plate count (TPC) level was correlated with organoleptic assessment. TVBNvalue increased from 4.57 and reached 35.65mg N/100g at the end of 7 days offish storage in cold storewhile the TVBN level of ice stored fish at ambient temperature reached to 36.37mg N/100g at the end of 48 hour...
The consumption of foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals including carotenoids etc. can ... more The consumption of foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals including carotenoids etc. can boost the immune system to help fight off various infections including SARS- CoV 2 and other viruses. Carotenoids have been gaining attention particularly in food and pharmaceutical industries owing to their diverse functions including their role as pro-vitamin A activity, potent antioxidant properties, and quenching of reactive oxygen (ROS), such as singlet oxygen and lipid peroxides within the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane. Nevertheless, carotenoids being lipophilic, have poor solubility in aqueous medium and are also chemically instable. They are susceptible to degrade under stimuli environmental conditions during food processing, storage and gastrointestinal passage. They also exhibit poor oral bioavailability, thus, their applications in aqueous-based foods are limited. As a consequent, suitable delivery systems including colloids-based are needed to enhance the solubility, stability and bioavailability of carotenoids. This review presents challenges of incorporation and delivery of carotenoids focusing on stability and factors affecting bioavailability. Furthermore, designed factors impacting bioaccessibility and bioavailability of carotenoids using emulsion-based delivery systems are explicitly explained. Each delivery system exhibits its own advantages and disadvantages; thus, the delivery systems should be designed based on their targets and their further applications.
Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 2021
The microbial and functional quality attributes of fresh pineapple juice were studied under conve... more The microbial and functional quality attributes of fresh pineapple juice were studied under conventional and ultrasound pasteurizations. Fresh pineapple juice was subjected to thermosonication (TS) treatments with processing variables of temperature (25–65 °C), time (2–10 min) and amplitude (30–70%). Response variables: total phenolic content (TPC), bromelain activity and microbial inactivation were optimized using response surface methodology. The optimized TS treatment conditions for juice were 62.33 °C, 2 min and 35.32% amplitude, which corresponded to bromelain activity of 63.24 U/100 mL of juice, TPC of 177.3 µg GAE/100 mL, total plate count 2.74 log CFU/mL and yeast & mold count 2.301 log CFU/mL. Shelf-life of TS treated, pasteurized and control pineapple juices was evaluated for 28 days at 4 °C. TPC, ascorbic acid and protein contents of TS treated juice were significantly higher than pasteurized juice after 28 days of storage. Due to high efficiency in the retention of nutritional and quality parameters, TS processing can be opted by juice processing industries as an alternative to convention pasteurization.
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, 2021
Abstract Crystalline nanocellulose (CNC) was derived from banana pseudostem using acid hydrolysis... more Abstract Crystalline nanocellulose (CNC) was derived from banana pseudostem using acid hydrolysis method. CNC was characterized by scanning electron microscope, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. CNC was found in nanometric dimensions (18.79 ± 5.30 nm diameter and 202.12 ± 37.43 nm length) and exhibited high degree of crystallinity (81.67%). Chitosan-CNC based antimicrobial nanocomposites films were prepared by the incorporation of tetracycline and showed well-demarcated zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Chitosan-CNC nanocomposite films showed significantly (p
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