Objective To establish a method for determination of 7 kinds of antioxidant residues, including tert-butylhydroquinone, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, 3,5-di-tert-butylphenol, 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol, and 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol, in edible oils by QuEChERS combined with gas chromatography-tandem triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. Methods Edible oil samples were extracted with acetonitrile, and the supernatant was purified using the QuEChERS method, followed by filtration through an organic membrane for direct analysis. Separation was achieved using a HP-5MS chromatographic column, and quantification was performed using the external standard method under electron ionization and multiple reaction monitoring modes. Results The method effectively distinguished the 7 kinds of antioxidants, including their corresponding isomers. The target compounds exhibited good linearity and peak shapes within the range of 1-300 µg/L (r²≥0.99). The limits of detection ranged from 0.11 to 2.77 µg/kg, and the limits of quantification ranged from 0.36 to 9.23 µg/kg. The spiked recovery rates ranged from 72.51% to 116.33%, with relative standard deviations of 0.36% to 5.82% (n=8). Among the actual samples, 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol had a relatively high detection rate. Conclusion This method is simple, accurate, and capable of effectively distinguishing tert-butylphenol antioxidants, making it suitable for high-throughput detection of multiple antioxidants in edible oils.

Objective To establish a screening and quantitative method for illegally added anthraquinone- containing plant laxatives in weight-loss foods. Methods The anthraquinone glycosides in foods were hydrolyzed into anthraquinone aglycones by the acid hydrolysis extraction method, and 8 kinds of anthraquinone aglycones produced by hydrolysis were determined by ultra performance liquid chromatography-Q-trap-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-trap-MS). Multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) was used as a probe for detection, and the enhanced product ion scan (EPI) mode was triggered through information dependent acquisition (IDA). External standard method was adopted for quantification. Results The limit of detection of physcion in weight-loss foods was 5.0 mg/kg, and the limit of quantification was 12.5 mg/kg, with a good linear relationship in the range of 0.25-5.00 μg/mL. The limits of detection of the other 7 kinds of anthraquinone aglycones were 1.0 mg/kg, and the limits of quantification were 2.5 mg/kg, and they had good linear relationships in the range of 0.05-1.00 μg/mL, with correlation coefficients r≥0.992. Spike recovery tests were carried out at three concentration levels of 2.5, 5.0 and 20.0 mg/kg (physcion at 12.5, 25.0 and 100.0 mg/kg), respectively. The average recovery rates of the 8 kinds of anthraquinone aglycones were 80.6%-102.0%, and the relative standard deviations (RSDs) were 2.35%-8.80% (n=6). Conclusion This method has the characteristics of simple operation, high sensitivity and high accuracy, and is suitable for the simultaneous rapid screening and accurate quantification of 8 kinds of anthraquinone aglycones.

Objective To evaluate the dietary exposure levels of lead, cadmium, arsenic and chromium in Triticum aestivum L. in Anhui Province in 2023 and to evaluate dietary health risks combined with population consumption. Methods A total of 212 Triticum aestivum L. samples collected from Anhui Province in 2023 were analyzed for plumbum, cadmium, arsenic, and chromium content using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The contamination status of the 4 kinds of elements was evaluated using the contamination index method. The margin of exposure (MOE) was used for plumbum exposure assessment, while the provisional tolerable monthly intake (PTMI) or benchmark dose level (BMDL) compared with dietary exposure, expressed as the margin of safety (MOS), was applied for cadmium and arsenic exposure assessment. For chromium, the dietary exposure (EXP) was calculated as a percentage of the tolerable daily intake (TDI). Results Among the 212 Triticum aestivum L. samples, As levels did not exceed the standard limits. The exceedance rates for cadmium, plumbum, and chromium were 1.89%, 1.42% and 7.55%, respectively. The single-factor contamination index for all elements was less than 1, indicating safety, while the comprehensive contamination index was 1.737, suggesting mild contamination. The average dietary exposure levels of plumbum, cadmium, and arsenic for residents of different age groups and cities in Anhui Province showed MOE and MOS values greater than 1, and the EXP/TDI percentage for chromium was less than 1. However, for high-exposure P_97.5 populations, including children aged 13-36 months and 7-12 years, the EXP/TDI percentage for chromium exceeded 1. Similarly, in northern Anhui cities such as Fuyang, Huaibei, and Suzhou, the EXP/TDI percentage for Cr in high-exposure P_97.5 populations also exceeded 1. Conclusion The exposure risk levels of plumbum, cadmium, arsenic, and chromium from Triticum aestivum L. consumption among Anhui residents are generally acceptable. However, special attention shall be given to children, adolescents, and high-exposure populations in Fuyang, Huaibei, and Suzhou.

Objective To develop a colorimetric analysis method based on nanozymes, rapidly evaluate the total antioxidant capacity of wild edible mushrooms (Auricularia cornea, Flammulina filiformis, and Pleurotus ostreatus) in Yangzhou. Methods Nano silver modified manganous oxide (Mn/Ag NPs) nanozyme was prepared by the hydrothermal method, and its microstructure was confirmed by various characterization methods. The total antioxidant capacity of 3 kinds of wild edible mushrooms were extracted using different solvents, and their total antioxidant capacity were evaluated by the colorimetric analysis method based on Mn/Ag NPs nanozyme. In addition, the evaluation results were verified using the commercial 2,2’-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) kit. Results The colorimetric analysis method based on Mn/Ag NPs nanozyme achieved the rapid evaluation of the total antioxidant capacity of wild edible mushrooms in Yangzhou. Total antioxidant activity was Pleurotus ostreatus>Flammulina filiformis>Auricularia cornea. Extraction efficiency of solvent was ultrapure water>mixed solvent>ethanol>ethyl acetate. Conclusion The colorimetric analysis method based on Mn/Ag NPs nanozyme can rapidly evaluate the total antioxidant capacity of wild edible mushrooms in Yangzhou.

Cyperue esculentust L. oil was a kind of high-quality edible oil rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, protein and other nutrients. This paper reviewed the main extraction technologies of Cyperue esculentust L. oil (supercritical CO₂ extraction, subcritical butane extraction, pressing, leaching, aqueous enzymatic extraction, aqueous extraction, ultrasonic-assisted extraction and microwave-assisted extraction) in recent years. By summarizing and analyzing the characteristics of different extraction technologies in practical operation and their effects on the basic physical and chemical properties, fatty acids, sterols, vitamin E and volatile compounds of Cyperue esculentust L. oil, it was suggested that the development of Cyperue esculentust L. oil in the future could focus on 3 aspects: Optimizing the key machinery and equipment of traditional oil extraction technologies (pressing, aqueous extration and leaching) to improve the quality of oil and reducing the production cost of new oil extraction technologies (aqueous enzymatic extraction, supercritical CO₂ extraction, ultrasonic-assisted extraction, subcritical butane extraction and microwave-assisted extraction) to increase the popularization feasibility, strengthening the cultivation of new varieties of Cyperue esculentust L. oil with high oleic acid and increasing the research and development of its functions, so as to be beneficial to the industrialization of Cyperue esculentust L. oil.

The popularization of the concept of health in the new era has made the public extremely concerned about food safety. As an important factor affecting food safety, multi-pesticide residues have become the focus of attention for dietary consumers. This paper focused on the cumulative dietary exposure risk of multi-pesticide residues and reviewed the research progress in this field at home and abroad, covering aspects such as assessment frameworks, assessment methods, assessment software and databases. Secondly, it discussed and analyzed the differences in the cumulative dietary risk assessment systems of different international organizations and countries as well as the latest research methods at home and abroad, such as the introduction of advanced data analysis technologies and the adoption of multidisciplinary research models, to comprehensively assess the cumulative dietary exposure risk of multi-pesticide residues. Thirdly, it clarified the importance of relevant databases and software in the assessment process and pointed out the difficulties in data grouping, acquisition and standardization in the current risk assessment research. Finally, it putted forward reasonable suggestions in view of the current situation and existing problems of the cumulative dietary risk assessment of multi-pesticide residues, aiming to provide theoretical support for food quality and safety and the green development of pesticides in the new era.

Objective To develop a method for analysis of 20 kinds of macrolides and lincomasides in mutton by ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). Methods Samples were initially extracted with acetonitrile, and the supernatant was concentrated to near dryness. The residues were further extracted with 50% methanol, and the 2 extracts were combined and diluted with a weak alkaline buffer solution (pH 8.0). The mixture was then concentrated and purified using an HLB solid-phase extraction cartridge. A methanol/5 mmol/L ammonium acetate solution (1:1, V:V) was used for final dilution. Detection was performed in positive ion multiple reaction monitoring mode. A matrix-matched standard curve was prepared for quantification. Chromatographic and mass spectrometry parameters were optimized for the 20 kinds of target compounds, while the effects of different mobile phases, extraction solvents, and purification methods on extraction efficiency and purification quality were thoroughly investigated. Results The 20 kinds of macrolides and lincomasides demonstrated excellent linearity within their respective ranges, with correlation coefficients (r²) exceeding 0.999. Recoveries ranged from 64.7% to 94.2%, the relative standard deviation was between 3.8% and 11.0%. Conclusion The developed method is sensitive, accurate, and suitable for the simultaneous detection of 20 kinds of macrolides and lincomasides in mutton.

Objective To investigate the uric acid-lowering effects of compound postbiotic powder in hyperuricemia. Methods In vitro experiments verified that the metabiotic powder had 2 kinds of effects: Inhibiting xanthine oxidase (XOD) activity and degrading uric acid, and then establishing a rat hyperuricemia model, and giving postbiotic powder treatment, respectively, the changes in body weight, joint growth, serum uric acid (UA) content, serum XOD activity, liver and kidney function, and total cholesterol (TC) in blood lipids, triglyceride (TG) level were compared. Results The sample significantly reduced the serum UA content, serum urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr) and TC levels in rats with hyperuricemia. It could effectively reduce the activities of serum XOD, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT). Conclusion Postbiotic powder has the effect of lowering uric acid, and also has a certain therapeutic effect on liver and kidney injury and dyslipidemia caused by hyperuricemia, and the therapeutic effect is positively correlated with the intake of postbiotic powder.

Objective To isolate a strain of Listeria monocytogenes from frozen chicken meat sold in Gansu Province and analyze its serotype, antibiotic resistance phenotype, and genomic characteristics. Methods The slide agglutination method was used for serological identification, the broth microdilution method was used to analyze the sensitivity of the strain to 8 kinds of antibiotics, and the genomic characteristics were analyzed by sequencing. Results The strain was identified as Listeria monocytogenes by 16S rDNA species identification, with a 1/2a serotype, phylogenetic lineage II, subline SL 155, and clone CC 155 MLST 705, cgMLST 13240. Sensitive to 4 kinds of antibiotics including ampicillin, penicillin, vancomycin, and meropenem, and multidrug-resistant to 4 kinds of antibiotics including erythromycin, ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, and compound sulfamethoxazole. Simultaneously carrying aph(3')-III, ant(6)-Ia, dfrG, fosX, lnu(B), lsa(E), erm(B), tet(S) and tet(M) 9 kinds of resistance genes, carrying 5 virulence genes of LIPI-1, prfA gene deletion, carrying 12 kinds of internalization genes, no premature stop codon of inlA gene carrying, no LIPI-3, and LIPI-4. Conclusions The Listeria monocytogenes carries abundant virulence genes and resistance genes, and its resistance phenotype is basically consistent with the resistance genes, showing multiple drug resistance, providing a reference for the prevention and treatment of listeriosis.

Objective To process, annotate and analyze the genomic data of the high temperature resistant Bacillus amyloliticus BA-DES4 by biological software and databases, and to functionally annotate the strain characteristics at the gene level. Methods Metabolic signaling pathways were analyzed by metabolic signaling pathways kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) and gene ontology (GO), clusters of orthologous groups of proteins (COG), non-redundant protein (NR) database, etc., which were compared with the predicted gene sequences to obtain the gene function annotation table. The protein sequences of the predicted genes were compared with COG, KEGG and GO databases for BLASTP analysis, to realize the prediction of gene annotation information and function prediction. Results The database analysis showed that the number of bases was 4188731, and the GC content accounted for 46.18%. There were 4445 protein genes, with a total length of 3696380 bp. Functional annotation of genomic protein coding genes showed that the highest proportion of COG-annotated genes was for G (carbohydrate transport and metabolism), followed by K (transcription), which indicated that protein genes encoded in the COG database were mainly involved in the basic cellular function. The GO annotation revealed that the predominant gene types and genes were classified under biological processes. The carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZy) annotation identified hydrolytic enzymes as the most prevalent category. The KEGG annotation showed that carbohydrate metabolism accounted for the highest number of genes. In the environmental information category, information transduction emerged as the most significant percentage. In the high-temperature resistant Bacillus amyloliticus BA-DES4, 11 genes were found to encode cellulases, with β-glucosidase and endoglucanase being the genes encoding enzymes. Conclusion In this study, the genomic data of Bacillus amyloliticus BA-DES4 is processed, annotated and analysed in order to further explore the research potential of the strain, to better investigate the regulatory mechanism of cellulose production in Bacillus amyloliticus BA-DES4 and to provide a theoretical basis for subsequent experiments.