Abstract Background Complex phosphates (CP) can improve the physicochemical properties and gelation properties of myofibrillar fibrous protein (MP) in mixed meat products, but excessive intake of phosphates over a long period of time is harmful to health. This study investigated the effects of partial or complete substitution of CP with sodium bicarbonate...

Abstract Background Folate is crucial for maintaining the health, but humans are unable to synthesize folate and need to obtain it from food. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum can produce the necessary vitamin B for the human body, including folate. Whole genome sequencing technology can clarify the physiological characteristics of folate production in...

Abstract Background The taste of fish is highly dependent on the composition of free amino acids (FAAs) and nucleotides. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of long-term frozen storage periods (−18 °C, up to 6 months) and thawing methods (water thawing [WT, 25 °C], air thawing [AT, 25 °C], and chilled air thawing [CAT, 4 °C]) on the...

Abstract Background Carboxypeptidase is an exopeptidase that hydrolysis amino acids at the C-terminal end of the peptide chain and has a wide range of applications in food. However, in industrial applications, the relatively low catalytic efficiency of carboxypeptidases is one of the main limiting factors for industrialization. Results The study...

Abstract Background Ethylene plays a vital role in the ripening process of kiwifruit. A terrific amount of transcription factors (TFs) have been shown to regulate ethylene synthesis in various fruits. Results In this research, two new NAC TFs, named AcNAC3 and AcNAC4, were isolated from kiwifruit, which belonged to NAM subfamily. Bioinformatics...

Abstract Background Wheat distillers' grains (WDG) and seaweeds are recommended as alternative protein sources and enteric methane mitigators in dairy cow diets, respectively, but little is known about their impact on milk quality and safety. In the present study, 16 cows in four 4 × 4 latin squares were fed iso-nitrogenous diets (50:50 forage: concentrate...