Objective To develop a Gastrodia elata Blume enzyme tablet sugar and optimize its formula using response surface methodology. Methods By utilizing the extensive pharmacological activities of the main active ingredients in Gastrodia elata Blume, using Gastrodia elata Blume enzyme concentrate as the main raw material and xylitol, citric acid, maltodextrin and magnesium stearate as auxiliary materials, an experiment was designed using response surface methodology, and sensory evaluation was used as the evaluation index to optimize the tablet sugar formula. Results The optimal ratio was determined by examining the effects of the ratio of concentrated raw materials, sweeteners, and acidifiers on the quality of compressed sugar. The best ratio was: Gastrodia elata Blume enzyme concentrate 215 g, xylitol 596 g, citric acid 11 g and maltodextrin 225 g and magnesium stearate 10 g. Conclusion This study optimizes the formula of Gastrodia elata Blume enzyme tablet sugar, effectively utilizing Gastrodia elata Blume resources to lay a scientific foundation for the research and development of tablet sugar, and opening up new possibilities for the utilization of traditional Chinese medicine.

Objective To study the volatile compounds produced by atmospheric cold plasma (AP) treatment on the crude fat of Trachinotus ovatus during storage at 4 ℃, and characterize and analyze them. Methods The volatile organic compounds in the crude fat of Trachinotus ovatus after AP treatment during storage at 4 ℃ were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed by electronic-nose and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and the taste substances of crude fat of Trachinotus ovatus were detected by electronic tongue. Results The types and content of alcohols and acids detected in the AP treatment group were low. The odor activity values showed that isobutyraldehyde, butyl hydroxytoluene, (Z)-3-phenylacrolein, cinnamyl acetate and dibutyl phthalate were the main volatile compounds in the fresh group, AP treatment group and storage control group. The electronic-nose radar map showed that the sensor response of the AP treatment group was weaker than the other two. Conclusion AP treatment can effectively protect the flavor stability of food during storage at 4 ℃. AP treatment group can bring special volatile compounds to the crude fat of Trachinotus ovatus, and slow down the rate of lipid oxidation during storage at 4 ℃. This research is helpful to explore the application of AP treatment in aquatic products.

Objective To explore the impacts of diverse food processing environments on the antioxidant activity of polysaccharides and peptides derived from Auricularia auricula, and analyze the food functional characteristics of these polysaccharides and peptides. Methods Taking Auricularia auricula as the raw material, Auricularia auricula polysaccharides and peptides were prepared through enzymatic hydrolysis. Various conditions of different food additives, metal ions, high temperatures, pH and light intensity were simulated to assess the antioxidant stability, functional characteristics, and morphological features of Auricularia auricula polysaccharides and peptides. Results Exposure to light, strong acids and bases, as well as the presence of Na⁺, K⁺, and the sterilization method, had a minimal impact on the antioxidant activity of Auricularia auricula polysaccharides. However, the addition of Fe³⁺, Cu²⁺, glucose and sucrose caused a decline in the antioxidant activity of Auricularia auricula polysaccharides. In contrast, the addition of erythritol, citric acid, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate enhanced the antioxidant activity of Auricularia auricula polysaccharides. Lighting, a pH range of 5-7, and the sterilization method had little effect on the antioxidant activity of Auricularia auricula peptides. The addition of Fe³⁺, Cu²⁺, glucose and sucrose led to a decrease in the antioxidant activity of Auricularia auricula peptides, while the addition of Na⁺, K⁺, erythritol, citric acid, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate increased the antioxidant activity of Auricularia auricula peptides, with the highest antioxidant activity observed at 60 ℃. Auricularia auricula polysaccharide and polypeptide possessed general water-holding capacity and certain oil-holding capacity. Their foaming property, foam stability, emulsifying property and emulsifying stability increased in a dose-dependent manner. The freeze-dried powder became denatured and inactivated if it could not tolerate high temperatures. Conclusion The polysaccharides and peptides prepared from Auricularia auricula are suitable for use as emulsifiers, foaming agents, or functional ingredients in industries such as food, health products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc. This study can offer a theoretical basis for the deep processing of Auricularia auricula.

Objective To establish a method for the determination of pentachlorophenol residues in various animal derived foods by ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Methods Triethylamine acetonitrile water extraction and mixed anion exchange column purification were used, and detected by ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometer. This article had discussed in detail the key control points such as extraction, purification, nitrogen blowing, filtration, chromatographic-mass spectrometric separation, analysis, and qualitative and quantitative determination. The improved method optimized the proportion of extraction solvents and removed the nitrogen blowing and concentration process. Eventually, a determination method applicable to the residual amounts of pentachlorophenolic acid in muscles (pork, beef, mutton, chicken), livers (pig liver, beef liver, sheep liver, chicken liver), kidneys (pig kidney, beef kidney, sheep kidney, chicken kidney), fish, shrimp, crabs, shellfish, poultry eggs (chicken eggs, duck eggs, goose eggs, quail eggs), milk and milk powder was established. Results The pentachlorophenol were linear in the range of 0.2-8.0 ng/mL with correlation coefficients (r²) higher than 0.99. The limits of detection (S/N≥3) were 0.3 µg/kg, and the limits of quantitation (S/N≥10) were 1.0 µg/kg. The recovery rates of different matrices at LOQ, 2LOQ and 10LOQ spiked levels were all between 64.5% and 119.0%, with intra and inter assay relative standard deviation (RSD) less than 15%. Conclusion The method is simple to operate, highly accurate, and has good applicability, which can meet the detection of pentachlorophenol residues in different animal derived foods.

Objective To compare the physicochemical properties of Tibetan pea starch, mung bean starch, and poplar-wheat starch. Methods The amylose content, granule morphology, particle size distribution, crystalline structure, pasting properties, digestibility and thermodynamic properties of the 3 types of starch were studied. Results The amylose content in pea starch was significantly lower than that in mung bean starch and poplar-wheat starch; pea starch and poplar-wheat starch granules were mainly oval and kidney-shaped, while mung bean starch granules were mainly disc-shaped and ellipsoidal. The average particle size of pea starch was significantly different compared to the other 2 types of starch, and the relative crystallinity of the 3 types of starch types showed no significant differences; pea and mung bean starches had typical C-type crystalline structures, while poplar-wheat starch had an A-type crystalline structure. Mung bean starch had a stronger water-binding capacity, and the starch paste became more viscous after absorbing water and swelling, while pea starch and poplar-wheat starch had better thermal paste stability, with stronger heat resistance and shear resistance in high-temperature environments. Pea starch was more prone to gelation and aging, while poplar-wheat starch was less prone to aging. Poplar-wheat starch had a later pasting time, while pea starch had the earliest pasting time. Pea starch had the highest content of rapidly digestible starch and slowly digestible starch, while poplar-wheat starch had the highest content of resistant starch. Pea starch and poplar-wheat starch were easier to gelatinize than mung bean starch, which was less prone to gelatinization. Conclusion Tibetan pea starch and poplar-wheat starch are similar as granule shape and thermal paste stability, and most of their physicochemical properties are similar as those of mung bean starch.

Objective To establish a method for the simultaneous determination of 26 kinds of veterinary drug residues in 3 categories including sulfonamide, quinolones and tetracyclines based on duck meat by ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. Methods The 0.1% formic acid acetonitrile extraction was used, QuEChERS purification agent was used to remove impurities. After nitrogen blowing in a 45 ℃ water bath to near dryness, the mixture was diluted with 0.1% formic acid water acetonitrile (1:1, V:V) and analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively using ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. Results The 26 kinds of veterinary drugs showed good linearity in the range of 2.0-300.0 ng/mL (r²≥0.9996), the limits of detection were 0.28-6.02 μg/kg, the limits of quantification were 11.28-15.03 μg/kg. The average recovery rates of 26 kinds of veterinary drugs at different concentration levels (5.0, 50.0, 300.0 μg/kg) were 75.08%-112.35% (n=15), and the relative standard deviations (RSDs) were 1.25%-7.88% (n=15). Conclusion This method features simple pretreatment operations, high efficiency, and low consumption of reagents and materials. It is suitable for the preliminary screening and detection of 26 kinds of veterinary drug residues in 3 categories for large quantities of duck meat samples.

Objective To establish a non-derivatized extraction method for the simultaneous determination of chlorthal-diacid, dalapon and trysben in tea by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) combined with hydrophile-lipophile balance (HLB) clean-up. Methods Tea samples were extracted by 20 mL of 1% acetic acid in water and 10 mL of methylene chloride; clean-up by HLB (300 mg/3 mL) filtration. Separation of the target analytes was achieved on an octadecylsilane (C₁₈) chromatographic column, and quantitation was performed by LC-MS/MS in negative ion mode. Results The 3 kinds of herbicides were effectively separated on the C₁₈ column with good linearity in the range of 0.01-2.00 μg/mL (r²>0.997). At 4 spiked levels of 0.05, 0.25, 0.50 and 1.00 mg/kg, the average recoveries of the 3 kinds of pesticides in the blank matrix of tea ranged from 71.1% to 119.2%, with the relative standard deviations between 3.3% and 18.3%. The limits of detection were ranged from 0.002-0.009 mg/kg, and the limits of quantitation were ranged from 0.008-0.029 mg/kg of the 3 kinds of herbicides. Conclusion The developed method offers a simple and rapid pretreatment procedure, eliminating the need for derivatization. It is friendly to the inspectors and the environment, and can be used as a method for large-scale detection of chlorthal-diacid, dalapon and trysben residues in tea.

Objective To evaluate the acute toxicity and genetic toxicity of γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA). Methods Acute toxicity was evaluated by oral gavage of γ-PGA at 10000 mg/(kg·bw) to rats and mice using the limit test method, with observations of toxic signs and mortality; the 30 hour double gavage method followed by microscopic examination to quantify the frequency of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes in mouse bone marrow was employed to detect the micronucleus induction of γ-PGA; the plate incorporation method was utilized to enumerate revertant colonies of Salmonella typhimurium strains (TA97a, TA98, TA100, TA102 and TA1535) to assess the mutagenic potential of γ-PGA; a continuous 5 day gavage followed by microscopic analysis was conducted to analyze the number and frequency of chromosomal structural aberrations in mouse spermatocytes to evaluate the chromosomal aberration induction of γ-PGA. Results The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of γ-PGA via acute oral administration to both male and female mice and rats was greater than 10000 mg/(kg·bw). At a dose of 5000 mg/(kg·bw), γ-PGA did not significantly increase micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes in the bone marrow of either male or female mice (P>0.05), nor did it induce chromosomal aberrations in primary spermatocytes of mice (P>0.05). Additionally, at a dose of 5000 μg per plate, no significant mutagenic activity was detected in the standard tested strains (TA97a, TA98, TA100, TA102 and TA1535), regardless of S₉ activation. Conclusion Under the experimental conditions of this study, γ-PGA is classified as practically non-toxic and non-genotoxic, providing a toxicological basis for its development and application in the food industry.

Objective To optimize the processing technology for preserved fruit made from red pitaya peel. Methods The 3 primary factors sodium citrate concentration, sugar solution concentration, and baking time were selected based on single factor experiments. Sensory scores of the preserved red pitaya peel fruit were used as response variables, and the optimal processing conditions were determined using response surface methodology. Results The optimal processing conditions for the peel and preserved fruit of red-fleshed pitaya was determined: 0.75% sodium citrate (for color retention), 40% sugar solution concentration and a baking time of 3.0 hours. The resulting product exhibited a vibrant color and distinctive taste. Conclusion This study proposes a novel method for producing preserved fruit using red pitaya peel, thereby effectively utilizing by-products from pitaya processing.

Objective To prepare a kind of β-cyclodextrin nanosponge and explore the paeonol loading effects. Methods The cyclodextrin nanosponge was prepared by cross-linking, the cross-linking effect were determined through infrared spectrum detection, X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetric analysis, and the morphology and pore state of nanosponge was analyzed with the scanning electron microscope; the paeonol was loaded onto the nanosponge by immersion, and the loading effect was analyzed through liquid chromatography detection. Results Through the infrared spectroscopic analysis, 6 kinds of nanosponge were produced successfully after the cross-linking reaction; the original crystalline structure of β-cyclodextrin disappeared due to the formation of new products; nanosponge had a lower thermal stability than of β-cyclodextrin; 3 kinds of nanosponge with relatively complete and uniform pore structure were produced, and their paeonol loading rates were 19.31%, 12.27% and 5.78% respectively. Conclusion The produced porous nanosponge has good paeonol loading effect, and can be used in the active packages of food or fresh products.