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Enabling the Rational Design of Low-Fat Snack Foods: Insights from In Vitro Oral Processing (2019)
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Boehm, M., Yakubov, G. E., Delwiche, J., Stokes, J. R., & Baier, S. K. (2019). Enabling the Rational Design of Low-Fat Snack Foods: Insights from In Vitro Oral Processing. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 67(32), 8725-8734. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b02121

Texture perception can be conceptualized as an emergent cognitive response to several of the physical and chemical properties of a food. Contemporary oral processing research is focused on revealing the relationships between the sensory perceptions a... Read More about Enabling the Rational Design of Low-Fat Snack Foods: Insights from In Vitro Oral Processing.

An enzymatically controlled mucoadhesive for enhancing flavour during food oral processing (2019)
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Dinu, V., Gadon, A., Hurst, K., Lim, M., Ayed, C., Gillis, R. B., …Fisk, I. D. (2019). An enzymatically controlled mucoadhesive for enhancing flavour during food oral processing. npj Science of Food, 3(1), Article 11. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41538-019-0043-y

While a good mucoadhesive biopolymer must adhere to a mucus membrane, it must also have a good unloading ability. Here, we demonstrate that the biopolymer pullulan is partially digested by human salivary α-amylase, thus acting as a controlled release... Read More about An enzymatically controlled mucoadhesive for enhancing flavour during food oral processing.

Effect of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated overexpression of PEPCK-M (Pck2) on Clenbuterol-induced muscle growth (2019)
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Loczenski-Brown, D. M., Jones, S., Luckett, J., Daniel, Z., Brearley, M. C., Ebling, F. J. P., …Brameld, J. M. (2019). Effect of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated overexpression of PEPCK-M (Pck2) on Clenbuterol-induced muscle growth. PLoS ONE, 14(6), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0218970

We previously identified PEPCK-M (encoded by the Pck2 gene) to be highly up-regulated in skeletal muscle of pigs treated with Ractopamine, an anabolic beta-adrenergic receptor agonist. To determine whether PEPCK-M had a causative role in modulating t... Read More about Effect of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated overexpression of PEPCK-M (Pck2) on Clenbuterol-induced muscle growth.

Real‐time quality authentication of honey using atmospheric pressure chemical ionisation mass spectrometry ( APCI ‐ MS ) (2019)
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ElMasry, G., Morsy, N., Al‐Rejaie, S., Ayed, C., Linforth, R., & Fisk, I. (2019). Real‐time quality authentication of honey using atmospheric pressure chemical ionisation mass spectrometry ( APCI ‐ MS ). International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 54(11), 2983-2997. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijfs.14210

The aim of this study was to use gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and APCI-MS techniques to detect adulteration in honey. The key volatile compounds in the headspace of the adulterated honeys were marked by GC-MS and their representative... Read More about Real‐time quality authentication of honey using atmospheric pressure chemical ionisation mass spectrometry ( APCI ‐ MS ).

Are current dietary guidelines relevant to subjects on cholesterol-lowering drugs? (2019)
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Salter, A. M. (2020). Are current dietary guidelines relevant to subjects on cholesterol-lowering drugs?. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 79(1), 88-94. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0029665119000685

The present paper reviews the evidence as to whether patients on lipid-lowering drugs should restrict dietary SFA intake. Premature mortality from atherosclerotic CVD has fallen dramatically in many high-income countries. This appears to be due to a... Read More about Are current dietary guidelines relevant to subjects on cholesterol-lowering drugs?.

Aroma binding and stability in brewed coffee: A case study of 2-furfurylthiol (2019)
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Sun, Z., Yang, N., Liu, C., Linforth, R. S., Zhang, X., & Fisk, I. D. (2019). Aroma binding and stability in brewed coffee: A case study of 2-furfurylthiol. Food Chemistry, 295, 449-455. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.05.175

The aroma stability of fresh coffee brew was investigated during storage over 60 minutes, there was a substantial reduction in available 2-furfurylthiol (2-FFT) (84%), methanethiol (72%), 3-methyl-1H-pyrole (68%) and an increase of 2-pentylfuran (65%... Read More about Aroma binding and stability in brewed coffee: A case study of 2-furfurylthiol.

Translating probiotic science into practice (2019)
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Chambers, L., Avery, A., Dalrymple, J., Farrell, L., Gibson, G., Harrington, J., …Stanner, S. (2019). Translating probiotic science into practice. Nutrition Bulletin, 44(2), 165-173. https://doi.org/10.1111/nbu.12385

Scientific and clinical evidence on the health effects of probiotics has expanded rapidly in recent years and points towards benefits for a number of specific health conditions, particularly those related to the gut. Healthcare professionals are impo... Read More about Translating probiotic science into practice.

The overlooked cohort? – Improving the taught postgraduate student experience in higher education (2019)
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Coneyworth, L., Jessop, R., Maden, P., & White, G. (2020). The overlooked cohort? – Improving the taught postgraduate student experience in higher education. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 57(3), 262-273. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2019.1617184

Taught postgraduate students in the UK have a limited timeframe for study, with most full-time courses requiring intense scholarship, typically over a 12-month period. Many of these students face challenges and concerns with the transition from under... Read More about The overlooked cohort? – Improving the taught postgraduate student experience in higher education.

Understanding the influence of processing conditions on the extraction of rhamnogalacturonan-I “hairy” pectin from sugar beet pulp (2019)
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Mao, Y., Lei, R., Ryan, J., Arrutia Rodriguez, F., Rastall, B., Chatzifragkou, A., …Binner, E. (2019). Understanding the influence of processing conditions on the extraction of rhamnogalacturonan-I “hairy” pectin from sugar beet pulp. Food Chemistry: X, 2, Article 100026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochx.2019.100026

Sugar beet pectin is rich in rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) region, which is a potential source of prebiotics. RG-I pectin cannot be extracted the same way as commercial homogalacturan-rich pectin using hot acid. Therefore, this study has explored sever... Read More about Understanding the influence of processing conditions on the extraction of rhamnogalacturonan-I “hairy” pectin from sugar beet pulp.

Submaxillary Mucin: its Effect on Aroma Release from Acidic Drinks and New Insight into the Effect of Aroma Compounds on its Macromolecular Integrity (2019)
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Dinu, V., Gillis, R. B., MacCalman, T., Lim, M., Adams, G. G., Harding, S. E., & Fisk, I. D. (2019). Submaxillary Mucin: its Effect on Aroma Release from Acidic Drinks and New Insight into the Effect of Aroma Compounds on its Macromolecular Integrity. Food Biophysics, 14(3), 278-286. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11483-019-09574-2

Submaxillary mucin is a major component that defines the makeup and functionality of saliva. Understanding its structure and function during food intake is key to designing appropriate strategies for enhancing the delivery of flavour. In the present... Read More about Submaxillary Mucin: its Effect on Aroma Release from Acidic Drinks and New Insight into the Effect of Aroma Compounds on its Macromolecular Integrity.

Responsive polysaccharide-grafted surfaces for biotribological applications (2019)
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Pradal, C., Yakubov, G. E., Williams, M. A., McGuckin, M. A., & Stokes, J. R. (2019). Responsive polysaccharide-grafted surfaces for biotribological applications. Biotribology, 18, Article 100092. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biotri.2019.100092

The elucidation of biolubrication mechanisms and the design of artificial biotribological contacts requires the development of model surfaces that can help to tease out the cues that govern friction in biological systems. Polysaccharides provide an i... Read More about Responsive polysaccharide-grafted surfaces for biotribological applications.

Comparing the metabolic profiles of raw and cooked pufferfish (Takifugu flavidus) meat by NMR assessment (2019)
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Yang, L., Dai, B., Ayed, C., & Liu, Y. (2019). Comparing the metabolic profiles of raw and cooked pufferfish (Takifugu flavidus) meat by NMR assessment. Food Chemistry, 290, 107-113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.03.128

The difference of metabolite profiles between raw and cooked pufferfish (Takifugu flavidus) meat was explored by 1H NMR technique and multivariate statistical methods. The orthogonal projection to latent structure-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) resu... Read More about Comparing the metabolic profiles of raw and cooked pufferfish (Takifugu flavidus) meat by NMR assessment.

Phage control of Campylobacter jejuni in chickens does not produce collateral effects on the gut microbiota (2019)
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Richards, P. J., Connerton, P. L., & Connerton, I. F. (2019). Phage control of Campylobacter jejuni in chickens does not produce collateral effects on the gut microbiota. Frontiers in Microbiology, 10, Article 476. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.00476

Bacteriophage biocontrol to reduce Campylobacter jejuni levels in chickens can reduce human exposure and disease acquired through the consumption of contaminated poultry products.Investigating changes in the chicken microbiota during phage treatment... Read More about Phage control of Campylobacter jejuni in chickens does not produce collateral effects on the gut microbiota.

Sweet Liking Status and PROP Taster Status impact emotional response to sweetened beverage (2019)
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Yang, Q., Kraft, M., Shen, Y., MacFie, H., & Ford, R. (2019). Sweet Liking Status and PROP Taster Status impact emotional response to sweetened beverage. Food Quality and Preference, 75, 133-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2019.02.016

© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Humans are innately predisposed to enjoy sweetness. However, excessive sugar consumption has been linked to a range of health issues. In order to develop an effective strategy to provide customised products and promote healthy eat... Read More about Sweet Liking Status and PROP Taster Status impact emotional response to sweetened beverage.

Acid production, growth kinetics and aroma profiles of Lactobacillus flora from Stilton cheese (2019)
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Mugampoza, D., Gkatzionis, K., Linforth, R. S., & Dodd, C. E. (2019). Acid production, growth kinetics and aroma profiles of Lactobacillus flora from Stilton cheese. Food Chemistry, 287, 222-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.02.082

The effect of Lactobacillus plantarum isolates from Stilton cheese on aroma profiles of milk fermentation was examined. Representative Lb. plantarum isolates were cultured alone and in combination with acid-producing and non-acid producing Lactococcu... Read More about Acid production, growth kinetics and aroma profiles of Lactobacillus flora from Stilton cheese.

Impact of the partial replacement of fish meal with a chloroplast rich fraction on the growth and selected nutrient profile of zebrafish (Danio rerio) (2019)
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Gedi, M. . A., Magee, K., Darwish, R., Eakpetch, P., Young, I., & Gray, D. (2019). Impact of the partial replacement of fish meal with a chloroplast rich fraction on the growth and selected nutrient profile of zebrafish (Danio rerio). Food and Function, 10(2), 733-745. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8fo02109k

In recent years increasing aquaculture production combined with a high variance in availability and cost of fishmeal and fish oil commodities, has led to a need to identify alternative source materials for protein and the polyunsaturated fatty acids... Read More about Impact of the partial replacement of fish meal with a chloroplast rich fraction on the growth and selected nutrient profile of zebrafish (Danio rerio).

Tapping into synchrotron and benchtop circular dichroism spectroscopy for expanding studies of complex polysaccharides and their interactions in anoxic archaeological wood (2019)
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Phillips-Jones, M. K., & Harding, S. E. (2019). Tapping into synchrotron and benchtop circular dichroism spectroscopy for expanding studies of complex polysaccharides and their interactions in anoxic archaeological wood. Heritage, 2(1), 121-134. https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage2010009

Circular dichroism (CD) (and synchrotron circular dichroism (SCD)) spectroscopy is a rapid, highly sensitive technique used to investigate structural conformational changes in biomolecules in response to interactions with ligands in solution and in f... Read More about Tapping into synchrotron and benchtop circular dichroism spectroscopy for expanding studies of complex polysaccharides and their interactions in anoxic archaeological wood.