Volume 11 Issue 2

Characteristics of Nanocalcium Derived from Snakehead Fish (Channa striata) Bone Meal using Ultrasound-assisted Extraction

Herpandi Herpandi, Agustina SP Manurung, Sabri Sudirman and Indah Widiastuti

Snakehead fish (Channa striata) is commonly used as a raw material in traditional foods in South Sumatra. However, some parts of this fish, such as the bones, are not used during food processing. This study aimed to determine the physicochemical characteristics of nanocalcium derived from snakehead fish bones using different solvents.

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Nanotechnology in Food: Advances in Processing, Packaging, Safety, and Emerging Challenges

Palak Mahajan, Aapurv Sethi, Mohit Singla, Dinesh Kumar Bhardwaj, Bhavleen Kaur, Ritama Sarkar, Anushka Srivastava and Rahul Das

Nanotechnology offers transformative potential in the food industry by enhancing food quality, safety, and shelf life through nanoscale innovations. This review highlights the application of nanomaterials, such as nanosilver for antimicrobial packaging, nanoencapsulation for improved bioavailability, nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, nanocomposites, and nanosensors in food processing, packaging, and preservation.

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Properties and Effect of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) Seed Germination on its Soluble Protein Content, Reducing Sugar, and the Preparation of a Porridge

Kim E Torres Huanca, Lucia V Cruz Morales,Erika Pachari Vera,Juan Alca, Yemina Karen Diaz-Valencia, Marleni Angela Gonzales Iquira and Sonia J Zanabria Gálvez

This study assessed the characteristics of seeds from six varieties of Peruvian quinoa: INIA 415 Pasankalla (RPQ), INIA 420 Negra Collana (BNQ), Illpa INIA (WIQ), INIA 431 Altiplano (WAQ), INIA Salcedo (WSQ), and Kancolla (WKQ) during germination and prepared porridge from germinated seed flour.

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Evaluation of Physicochemical, Functional, and Phytochemical Composition of Fluidized Bed Dried Radish (Raphanus sativus) Microgreens by High-performance Liquid Chromatography and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

Heena, Navdeep Jindal and CS Riar

Microgreens are young, nutrient-dense greens harvested at an early growth stage, typically when the first true leaves emerge. This study investigated the effects of fluidized bed drying at three different temperatures (40 °C, 45 °C, and 50 °C) on the physicochemical, phytochemical, and functional properties of radish microgreens. The microgreens were harvested 7 – 8 days after germination, reaching a height of 6 – 7 cm.

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Exploring the Bioactive Phytochemicals of Tinospora cordifolia via Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry: Implications for Drug Development and Functional Foods

Jagadeeswar Reddy M, Yuvaraj Sampathkumar and Vikram Godishala

This study investigates the phytochemical profile of Tinospora cordifolia methanolic stem extract (TCMSE), a medicinal plant valued in Ayurveda, using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis to correlate identified compounds with their bioactive properties. TCMSE, known for its immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities, was analyzed to identify volatile and semi-volatile phytochemicals.

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