eFood, Volume 7, Issue 3, June 2026.This review highlights the formation of foodborne carcinogens during processing and evaluates different mitigation strategies, including natural antioxidants and modern cooking techniques, to reduce associated cancer risks and enhance food safety. ABSTRACT Food processing methods, though vital for improving food safety, taste, and shelf life, can ...
Naglaa S. Ashmawy +4 more
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Improving Guava Shelf Life and Preserving Postharvest Quality With Edible Coatings. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrLabib LA, Ahmed S, Hasan MF.
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Nanoshell Fabrication Techniques for Probiotic Encapsulation: A Comprehensive Review
eFood, Volume 7, Issue 3, June 2026.ABSTRACT Probiotics, beneficial microorganisms, confer numerous health benefits when administered. However, their efficacy is hindered by harsh gut conditions, including acidity, bile acids, and enzymatic degradation. To overcome these challenges, encapsulation and nanoshell technology have emerged as a pivotal strategy to enhance probiotic stability ...
Tuba Mustafa +12 more
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Application of Brassica juncea and Raphanus sativus Sprout Extracts as Active Agents in Chitosan-Based Edible Coatings: Evaluation of Physicochemical and Biological Properties. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Moeini A +13 more
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eFood, Volume 7, Issue 3, June 2026.This study showed the first successful synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) using laccase purified from Pleurotus floridanus, offering an eco‐friendly and biocompatible replacement to conventional chemical methods. The biosynthesized SeNPs exhibited significant antiproliferative effects on MCF‐7 breast cancer cells, with cell cycle analysis ...
Shenbhagaraman Ramalingam +7 more
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Biomaterial Physical Cues as Gene Regulators for Cellular Agriculture
Advanced Genetics, Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2026.This review elucidates how biomaterial physical cues—ranging from matrix stiffness to remote electromagnetic fields—serve as extrinsic regulators of gene expression in cellular agriculture. By identifying central mechanotransduction pathways that bridge physical inputs to genetic remodeling, the authors propose the “Material Genome” concept: a ...
Jianuo Liu, Ye Liu
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Bioactive Edible Coatings for Fresh-Cut Apples: A Study on Chitosan-Based Coatings Infused with Essential Oils. [PDF]
FoodsAli N, Dina E, Tas AA.
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Edible Coatings as a Natural Packaging System to Improve Fruit and Vegetable Shelf Life and Quality. [PDF]
Foods, 2023 Perez-Vazquez A +3 more
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Legume Science, Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2026.ABSTRACT Mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) is emerging as a valuable ingredient in modern food systems due to its nutritional benefits, functional versatility, and alignment with plant‐based, clean‐label, and sustainable food trends. This review highlights recent technological advancements in mung bean processing, covering primary processing steps
Suresh Sakhare +4 more
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The Influence of Osmotic Treatment, Edible Coatings Application, and Reduced Pressure on Microwave-Vacuum-Dried Carrot Properties. [PDF]
MoleculesIgnaczak A +5 more
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