Broccoli leaves, despite their rich bioactive content, are considered non-edible, thus wasted. High-pressure homogenization (HPH) is a non-thermal, water-based technique that is emerging as an alternative for processing agri-food waste. In this study, the effects of HPH (performed at 90MPa) on the physicochemical and phytochemical properties of broccoli leaves were evaluated and compared to a conventional blending method. HPH-treated samples exhibited smaller, greener particles with evident cell disruption. In the serum, broccoli leaves treated with HPH showed higher concentrations of amino acids and monosaccharides. Additionally, methanolic extracts of HPH-treated samples presented greater contents of total phenolics, flavonoids, and glucosinolates, as confirmed by metabolomic analysis. A total of 201 compounds were annotated, with 22 uniquely detected in HPH-treated samples and 16 in blended ones. HPH-treated extracts also exhibited higher antioxidant activity, more than doubling the activity at all concentration ranges studied. Altogether, these findings indicate that HPH improves the physicochemical properties, bioactive compound extraction, and antioxidant capacity of broccoli leaves.

Oleogel-based frying: quality attributes, food properties and future perspectives - A mini review.

Effects of different brewing conditions on the physicochemical, bioactive, antioxidant, flavor and sensory properties of Gastrodia elata tea.

Effects of moisture content on the physicochemical properties and swallowing function of surimi gel.

Elucidating the differences and mechanisms of gel from different fish maw species: a multi-scale study on network morphology, physicochemical properties, and protein structure.

In this study, ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction (UASE) of moringa seed oil was optimized using single-factor experiments and Box-Behnken response surface methodology. The optimal conditions were an extraction time of 40min, a solvent-to-material ratio of 8:1 mL/g, an extraction temperature of 40°C, and ultrasonic power of 120W, resulting in an oil yield of 36.4%. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis revealed that the oil was rich in unsaturated fatty acids, dominated by oleic acid and linoleic acid. The oil exhibited strong antioxidant activity, with DPPH· and ABTS+· radical scavenging rates of 89.54% and 96.68%, respectively, and showed notable antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Subsequent refining processes, including degumming, deacidification, and decolourisation, significantly reduced acid value, improved colour clarity, and enhanced rheological behaviour while preserving the favourable fatty acid profile. These results demonstrate that optimized UASE combined with appropriate refining effectively improves the quality, functionality, and processability of moringa seed oil, supporting its potential application as a high-value functional edible oil in food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries.

Urea-assisted vs. conventional precipitation for the synthesis of sepiolite-zirconium oxide/hydroxide composites: Influence on the physicochemical properties and phosphate adsorption

Developing sustainable and eco-friendly electrode materials for electrochemical sensing applications, particularly cellulose-based materials, offers an effective strategy to mitigate environmental contamination while addressing the limitations of fossil-based materials, especially in electroanalytical applications. However, the relationship between the physicochemical properties and electrochemical performance of cellulose-based electrochemical sensors remains poorly understood, even for fundamental electrochemical characteristics. This study introduces a functional, cellulose-derived, carbon-based electrochemical sensor by integrating polyethyleneimine (PEI)/nanocellulose (NC)-based architectures with single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) networks using a layer-by-layer assembly technique. The sensor fabrication incorporates TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (TOCNFs), sulfated cellulose nanofibers (SCNFs), and sulfated cellulose nanocrystals (SCNCs). We investigate (i) the detailed physical and chemical properties of SWCNT/PEI/NC sensing platforms and (ii) the correlation between these properties and their electrochemical behavior using both outer-sphere and inner-sphere redox probes. Notably, all fabrication steps are scalable and compatible with potential industrial applications.

Physicochemical and flavor profile characterization of sesame oils from different processing methods: Implications for quality control and market regulation.

Contact-killing antimicrobial cationic starch/PBAT blown films: Physicochemical properties, antimicrobial mechanism, and preservation capacity on beef.

Development of a lipid bioactive-loaded bigel food system for elderly individuals with dysphagia.

Maize starch and β-cyclodextrin nanocarriers for encapsulation of Centella asiatica polyphenols: synthesis, physicochemical properties, and pH-responsive delivery.

Pathophysiological impacts of particulate matter exposure on respiratory health and emerging biomarkers for early detection.

Effect of magnetic field-assisted freeze-thaw processing on the protein oxidation and muscle structure of yellowfin tuna.

Encapsulation of anthocyanin for sustainable food packaging: Sources, preparation, mechanical, functional and physicochemical properties

Mechanistic insights into how wheat flour mill streams affect Chinese steamed bread quality: A perspective from starch multi-scale structure and physicochemical properties.

Ethanol-induced Lentinus edodes β-glucan emulsion gels for curcumin encapsulation: Physicochemical property, microstructure and in vitro digestive property.

Physicochemical properties and carbon dioxide absorption capacities of potassium salt of glycine, β-alanine, and their hybrid solutions

Ultrasonic-assisted hot water extraction of polysaccharides from opuntia dillenii: process optimization, derivatization, physicochemical properties and biological activities

Study on physicochemical properties and light-controlled antibacterial activity of side-by-side nanofiber films prepared by dual-channel electrospinning system.