Espresso coffee (EC) is a common coffee preparation technique that nowadays is broadly widespread all over the globe. Its popularity is in part attributed to the intense aroma and pleasant flavor. ...Many researchers have studied and reviewed the aroma of the coffee, but there is a lack of specific review focused on EC aroma profile even if it is intensively investigated. Thus, the objective of the current review was to summarize the aroma profile of EC and how different preparation variables can affect EC flavor. Moreover, a collection of diverse analytical procedures for volatile analysis was also reported. The findings of this survey showed that the volatile fraction of EC is extremely complex, but just some compounds are responsible for the characteristic aroma of the coffee, such as some aldehyde, ketones, furanones, furans, sulfur compounds, pyrazines, etc. In addition, during preparation, some variables, e.g., temperature and pressure of water, granulometry of the coffee particle, and brew ratio, can also modify the aroma profile of this beverage, and therefore its quality. A better understanding of the aroma fraction of EC and how the preparation variables should be adjusted according to desired EC would assist coffee workers in obtaining a higher quality product.
Strawberry is the most consumed berry fruit worldwide due to its unique aroma and flavor. Drying fruits to produce a powder represents one of the possible conservation methods to extend their ...shelf-life. The aim of the present study was to compare the influence of freezing and different drying methods on the volatile profile of strawberry using the HS-SPME/GC–MS method, in addition to analysis of strawberry jam volatiles. A total of 165 compounds were identified, accounting for 85.03–96.88% of the total volatile compositions. Results and PCA showed that freezing and each drying process affected the volatile profile in a different way, and the most remarkable representative differential volatiles were ethyl hexanoate, hexyl acetate, (E)-2-hexenyl acetate, mesifurane, (E)-nerolidol, γ-decalactone, 1-hexanol, and acetoin. Shade air-dried, frozen, freeze-dried, and oven-dried 45 °C samples retained more of the fruity and sweet aromas of strawberry, representing more than 68% of the total aroma intensity according to the literature. In contrast, the microwave-drying method showed drastic loss of fruity esters. Strawberry jams demonstrated complete destruction of esters and alcohols in most jams, while terpenes were significantly increased. These findings help better understand the aroma of strawberry and provide a guide for the effects of drying, freezing, and jam processing.
The aim of this research was to develop innovative cheeses fortified with vitamin D3 (VD3). Formulation studies and analyses of textural properties and chemicals were carried out for these ...developments. Two traditional Italian varieties of cheese (giuncata and burrata) were studied. For giuncata, the fortification of milk for cheese production provided a VD
retention level of 43.9 ± 0.6% in the food matrix. For burrata, the VD
ingredient was incorporated into the creamy inner part after mixing, maintaining the textural quality of the product (adhesiveness 4.3 ± 0.4 J × 10
; firmness 0.7 ± 0.0 N; and cohesiveness 0.8 ± 0.2). The optimized enrichment designs allowed to obtain homogenous contents of VD
during the production of giuncata (0.48 ± 0.01 µg/g) and burrata cheeses (0.32 ± 0.02 µg/g). Moreover, analyses revealed the high stability of VD
during the storage of the two fortified cheese types (2 weeks, 4 °C). These fortification designs could be implemented at an industrial scale to obtain new cheese types enriched in VD
and thus contribute to the reduction in VD deficiency prevalence.
Strawberries are the most popular berry fruit in the world, due to their distinctive aroma, flavor, and known health properties. Because volatile substances play a large role in strawberry flavor, ...even little alterations can have a big impact on how the fruit tastes. Strawberries are thought to have a complex aroma. Fresh strawberry fruits contain more than 360 volatile compounds, including esters, furans, terpenes, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and sulfur compounds. Despite having far lower concentrations than esters, terpenoids, furanones, and sulfur compounds, all have a considerable impact on how people perceive the aroma of strawberries. With a focus on the active aroma components and the many analytical methods used to identify them, including gas chromatography, electronic nose sensing, and proton-transfer- reaction mass spectrometry, the present review's aim was to provide a summary of the relevant literature. Additionally, strawberry fruits are frequently dried to create a powder in order to increase their shelf life. Consequently, the impact of various drying techniques on strawberries' volatile profile was investigated in the current review. This review can be considered a good reference for research concerning the aroma profile of strawberries. It helps to better understand the complex aroma and flavor of strawberries and provides a guide for the effects of drying processing.
In a world where an eco-friendlier approach is becoming more and more necessary, it is essential to reduce waste production and to reuse residues of the company’s supply chain. Coffee silverskin (CS) ...and spent coffee ground (SCG), two by-products of coffee production, are important sources of bioactive compounds and, for this, some authors have proposed their reuse in the nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic sector. However, their potential enzyme inhibitory properties have been poorly investigated. Hence, the objective of the current work was to study the enzymatic inhibitory activities against acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, α-amylase, α-glucosidase, and tyrosinase of different extracts of CS and SCG. Before these in vitro bioassays, the phytochemical composition of each extract was investigated via colorimetric assays and HPLC-MS/MS analysis. In addition, the antioxidant activities were evaluated by different chemical approaches. SCG extracts contained a higher content of bioactive compounds, notably the SCG EtOH:H2O extract was the richest in caffeine and possessed the highest antioxidant activities. The hydroalcoholic and methanolic extracts were shown to be the most active against all tested enzymes, while the water extracts displayed lower activity. Our results showed a weak correlation between bioactive compounds and enzyme inhibitory effects, proving inhibitory activities likely due to non-phenolic molecules such as alkaloids and terpenoids. Obtained findings could be a starting point to develop novel nutraceuticals from CS and SCG.
The lentil (Lens culinaris L.) is one of the most important legumes (family, Fabaceae). It is a natural functional food rich in many bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, saponins and ...phytosterols. Several studies have demonstrated that the consumption of lentils is potentially important in reducing the incidence of a number of chronic diseases, due to their bioactive compounds. The most common polyphenols in lentils include phenolic acids, flavan-3-ol, flavonols, anthocyanidins, proanthocyanidins or condensed tannins, and anthocyanins, which play an important role in the prevention of several degenerative diseases in humans, due to their antioxidant activity. Furthermore, lentil polyphenols are reported to have antidiabetic, cardioprotective and anticancer activities. Lentil saponins are triterpene glycosides, mainly soyasaponins I and βg. These saponins have a plasma cholesterol-lowering effect in humans and are important in reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. Moreover, high levels of phytosterols have been reported in lentils, especially in the seed coat, and β-sitosterol, campesterol, and stigmasterol are the most abundant. Beyond their hypocholesterolemic effect, phytosterols in lentils are known for their anti-inflammatory activity. In this review, the current information on the nutritional composition, bioactive compounds including polyphenols, saponins and phytosterols, and their associated health-promoting effects are discussed.
The instrumental equipment of an espresso coffee machine has a remarkable influence on the extraction of the espresso coffee (EC). This study aims to evaluate the effect of different perforated disc ...heights and filter baskets, two fundamental parts of the espresso coffee machine, on EC carbohydrates content and composition. Four different heights (4–7 mm) of perforated discs and two different filter baskets were used to prepare Italian style EC and evaluate the feasibility of lowering the amount of ground coffee while keeping the same quality of the standard Italian espresso. Arabica and Robusta coffee beans, with 12 and 14 g of roasted coffee powder, were used to prepare 40 mL of EC, split in two cups. The content of total solids, high molecular weight material and polysaccharides, such as galactomannans (GM) and arabinogalactans (AG), were compared. The results show that the increase of the height of perforated disc affected the extraction of the polysaccharides content in the cup, with a decrease of GM and AG. As a conclusion, the configuration of perforated disc height and the filter used was shown to modulate the chemical profile of EC brew, with impact on espresso coffee cup quality.
•Biogenic amines (BAs) as a quality indicator in salamis.•Brazilian and Italian salamis brands showed a diverse BAs level.•Probiotic E. faecium CRL183 positively modulated the BAs in salamis.
...Biogenic amines (BAs) are mainly formed through decarboxylation of amino acids in fermented food, such as salami, that can occasionally accumulate high concentrations of these compounds. The BAs contents in food are related to raw materials, food microbiota or starter culture used and processing and storage conditions. This study aimed to evaluate BAs profile of salamis from the Brazilian and Italian markets and salamis fermented with probiotic starter culture using HPLC-DAD. Commercial salamis from Brazil and Italy had a great BAs variability regarding the brands, with higher levels for Brazilian samples. In addition, commercial and probiotic samples exhibited a distinct BAs profile in which the first group presented PUT, TYR and SPM, while in probiotic samples there was a predominance of PUT, TYR and CAD. The use of Enterococcus faecium CRL 183 as starter culture in salami production controlled the levels of harmful BAs (PUT, CAD, TRY and HIS) during the storage period, representing an alternative for the market to obtain healthier fermented meat products.
► Analysis of espresso coffee aroma constituents by HS-SPME–GC/MS. ► Physico-chemical properties of espresso coffee at different P and T. ► Correlations of EC characteristics with different settings ...of EC machines and sensory analysis.
The aroma profile and the final quality of espresso coffee (EC) are influenced by such technical conditions as the EC machine extraction temperature and the pressure used. The effect of these two parameters on EC quality were studied in combination by headspace solid phase micro extraction–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (SPME–GC–MS) and sensory profile. Moreover, 10 key odorants at the best EC machine settings were examined to compare the two coffee cultivars (Arabica and Robusta) and two EC machines Aurelia Competizione (A) and Leva Arduino (B). The data obtained provides important information about espresso making technique, suggesting that the usual espresso machine temperature and pressure settings (i.e. 92°C and 9bar) are very close to those needed to obtain the best quality espresso. This confirms the traditional wisdom of coffee making, which judges 25ml, the typical volume of a certified Italian EC, to be ideal for very strong aroma intensity.
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