Estrogenic Isoflavones in Clover Plants, Flower Nectar, Unripe Honeys and Mature Honeys: A Natural Biochemical Transformation of Isoflavones by Honeybees.

Scientists found estrogenic compounds in clover nectar and honey from different clover species. Red clover cultivars had highest levels. Bee enzymes may convert compounds, affecting honey quality. Research highlights potential health implications.

Sultana S et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13111739

PubMed:

38890968

Simultaneous Determination of 23 Pyrrolizidine and Tropane Alkaloids in Infusions from Dry Edible Flowers Using Optimized μSPEed(®) Microextraction Prior to Their Analysis by UHPLC-IT-MS/MS.

Fernández-Pintor B, Morante-Zarcero S and Sierra I (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13111740

PubMed:

38890967

Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Cimbopogon winterianus and Origanum syriacum Extracts and Essential Oils against Uropathogenic Bacteria and Foodborne Fungal Isolates.

Study tested antibacterial and antifungal activity of extracts and essential oils from () and (). Results show EOs have better antimicrobial potential than extracts, with potential for food packaging and preservation.

Rammal M et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13111684

PubMed:

38890913

NMR Metabolomics of Arctium lappa L., Taraxacum officinale and Melissa officinalis: A Comparison of Spontaneous and Organic Ecotypes.

Ambroselli D et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13111642

PubMed:

38890870

The Effects of Crataegus pinnatifida and Wolfiporia extensa Combination on Diet-Induced Obesity and Gut Microbiota.

Study showed CP and WE combo improved metabolic health, reduced obesity from HFD, improved glucose/insulin/lipid levels. Altered gut microbiota, promising obesity combat approach.

Yuan J et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13111633

PubMed:

38890862

Characterization of Antioxidant Bioactive Compounds and Rheological, Color and Sensory Properties in 3D-Printed Fruit Snacks.

Bebek Markovinović A et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13111623

PubMed:

38890852

Postharvest Quality of Citrus medica L. (cv Liscia-Diamante) Fruit Stored at Different Temperatures: Volatile Profile and Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils.

Researchers studied the effect of different storage temperatures on citron fruit quality and essential oil properties. Storing at 10°C for 7 days preserved fruit quality and enhanced antimicrobial activity of essential oils. Useful for optimizing citron storage and essential oil production.

Quintieri L et al (2024).

Foods.

DOI:

10.3390/foods13111596

PubMed:

38890825

Correction: Phytochemical and biological assessment of secondary metabolites isolated from a rhizosphere strain, Sphingomonas sanguinis DM of Datura metel.

Awad MA et al (2024).

BMC Complement Med Ther.

DOI:

10.1186/s12906-024-04543-w

PubMed:

38890661