Abstract BACKGROUND The wild variety Fritillaria taipaiensis E. B (EB) is known for its superior therapeutic effects, but its limited production cannot meet the demands. As a result, the cultivated variety F. taipaiensis P. Y. Li (PY) has been widely grown. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis comparing EB and PY in terms of external...

Abstract Background Oyster polypeptide (OP) is a mixture of oligopeptides extracted from oysters through enzyme lysis, separation and purification. OP is associated with immunomodulatory effects, but the underlying mechanisms are not known. Therefore, this study combined 1H-NMR urinary metabolomics and 16S rRNA gene sequencing of the gut microbiome...

Abstract Background Rice vinegar is a worldwide popular cereal vinegar worldwide and is typically produced in an open environment, and the ecosystem of solid-state fermentation is complicated and robust. This study aimed to reveal the shaping force of the establishment of the ecosystem of Beijing rice vinegar, the core function microbiota, and their...

Abstract Background Sugarcane juice, which has a short shelf life, is a popular thirst-quenching and rejuvenating beverage worldwide. The limited shelf life is due to changes in polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity, total plate count (TPC) and color attributes (L*, a* and b* values). We hypothesized that chemical kinetics and thermodynamics of blanched...

Abstract Background Ulcerative colitis (UC) refers to an idiopathic chronic inflammatory bowel disease that start with inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. Dietary fiber plays a crucial role in maintaining the normal architecture of the intestinal mucosa. In this study, the protective effect and potential mechanism of soluble dietary fiber from...

Abstract BACKGROUND Physically modified starches can be classified as natural ingredients on food labels and clean label products. Thus, the market demand for physically modified starch is increasing. Potato, tapioca, and corn starches were physically modified by mild heat treatment in an alcoholic solution to enhance their gelling property and freeze-thaw...