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    An Efficient Method of Improving Essential Oil Retention and Sustained Release of Chitosan Films: Ultrasound-Assisted Preparation of Chitosan Composites With Surface Active Chickpea Proteins
    (Elsevier, 2024) Barış Kavur, Pelin; Yemenicioğlu, Ahmet
    This work aimed at preparing chitosan (CHI) composites with surface active chickpea protein (CP) showing better eugenol (EUG) retention and sustained release capacity than pristine CHI films. For this purpose, ionic complexation of CHI with CP (CHI:CP ratio = 2:1, w/w) in the presence of EUG at pH 5.0 was achieved using mechanical homogenization alone (HM) or in combination with ultrasonic homogenization (HM-HUS). The HM-HUS treatment provided better solubility of CP (4.4-fold), increased emulsified EUG in film-forming solutions, and denser films than HM treatment. The composite films obtained using HM-HUS (FLMCHI-CP-EUG/HM-HUS) retained 1.2–1.4-fold higher EUG after drying, and showed almost 2-fold slower EUG release in air at room temperature than composite films prepared by HM, and control CHI films prepared by HM (FLMCHI-EUG/HM) or HM-HUS (FLMCHI-EUG/HM-HUS). The FLMCHI-CP-EUG/HM-HUS films also showed better moisture barrier and mechanical properties than other films. The developed films were proved in a challenging coating application with onions. Escherichia coli and Listeria innocua counts of inoculated and FLMCHI-CP-EUG/HM-HUS (average coating thickness = 4.5 ± 1.3 μm) coated onions were significantly lower than those of uncoated (2.8 and 3.8 log) and FLMCHI/HM-HUS (1.4 and 1.3 log) coated onions after 5-days at room temperature. FLMCHI-CP-EUG/HM-HUS coating also reduced percentage of sprouted onions from 30 to 10% during storage. EUG odor of coated onions could not have been detected by 80% of panelists after 4 weeks. Compositing with CP boosts the performance of essential oil loaded CHI films by enabling use of film matrix as an encapsulant. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd
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    Citation - WoS: 39
    Citation - Scopus: 41
    Novel Edible Films of Pectins Extracted From Low-Grade Fruits and Stalk Wastes of Sun-Dried Figs: Effects of Pectin Composition and Molecular Properties on Film Characteristics
    (Elsevier, 2023) Çavdaroğlu, Elif; Büyüktaş, Duygu; Farris, Stefano; Yemenicioğlu, Ahmet
    This study aimed to explore the characteristics of novel fig pectin films. For this purpose, films of crude fig pectin (CFP) extracted from low-grade sun-dried fruits and films of crude (CSP) and purified (PSP) stalk pectins extracted from stalk waste of processed high-quality sun-dried figs were evaluated for their physicochemical properties. The properties of pristine (CFP, CSP, and PSP films) and CaCl2 cross-linked films (CFP–Ca++, CSP-Ca++and PSP-Ca++ films) of fig pectins were also compared with films of commercial citrus (CP and CP-Ca++) and apple (AP, AP-Ca++) pectins. The cross-linking improved the mechanical strength and barrier properties of most films. CP, CP-Ca++, PSP, and PSP-Ca++ films showed greater mechanical strength and stiffness than other films. PSP-Ca++, PSP and CP-Ca++ films showed the lowest water vapor permeability (6.28, 12.85, 14.96 g.mm.m−2.day−1.kPa−1, respectively) while CSP-Ca++, CP-Ca++, CP, PSP-Ca++ films showed the lowest oxygen permeability coefficients (5403, 8265, 10776, 11124 mL.μm.m−2.24h−1.atm−1, respectively). All cross-linked fig pectin films showed 2–3 fold lower degree of swelling than CP-Ca++ film. The CFP-Ca++ film showed the highest surface hydrophobicity (contact angle = 101.8°) but the lowest water solubility (32.8%) and degree of swelling. Analysis of Pearson's correlations between pectin properties and film characteristics revealed that galacturonic acid (GA) content affects the mechanical properties, while GA content, degree of esterification (DE), and acetylation affect the moisture barrier performance; finally, GA content and DE affect the oxygen barrier performance of pectin films. Films of stalk waste pectins showed some properties beyond the limits of those obtained from commercial pectins.
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    Citation - WoS: 17
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    Utilization of Stalk Waste Separated During Processing of Sun-Dried Figs (ficus Carica) as a Source of Pectin: Extraction and Determination of Molecular and Functional Properties
    (Academic Press Inc., 2022) Çavdaroğlu, Elif; Yemenicioğlu, Ahmet
    This study aimed the utilization of fig stalk waste as an alternative pectin source. For this purpose, the characteristics of extracted stalk waste pectin (SP) were compared with those of citrus pectin (CP) and pectin extracted from defected substandard whole sun-dried figs (FP). The SP had a higher extraction yield (11.7%) than FP (9.4%). The galacturonic acid content and degree of esterification of SP (32.3 and 50.1%) were higher than those of FP (19.9 and 38.8%), but lower than those of CP (79.3 and 56.2%), respectively. The SP and CP had different sugar compositions (D-glucose, L-rhamnose, D-galactose and L-arabinose) and weight average molecular weights, but similar FTIR profiles. The SP showed almost 1.9 and 1.6-fold higher Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), and 2.7 and 2.0-fold higher water absorption capacity than CP and FP, respectively. SP at 3% (w/w) showed the second highest viscosity after CP and the highest emulsion stability. Gels of SP and CP at 1.75–3% range had similar firmness, but SP formed more fracturable gels than CP. Sun-dried fig stalk waste is a better source of pectin than defected substandard whole sun-dried figs. The SP could be utilized to develop functional food with alternative textural and rheological properties.
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    Development of Flexible Antimicrobial Zein Coatings With Essential Oils for the Inhibition of Critical Pathogens on the Surface of Whole Fruits: Test of Coatings on Inoculated Melons
    (Elsevier, 2019) Boyacı, Derya; Iorio, Gianmarco; Sözbilen, Gözde Seval; Alkan, Derya; Trabattoni, Silvia; Pucillo, Flavia; Yemenicioğlu, Ahmet
    This study aimed to develop essential oil (EO)-containing antimicrobial coatings for the inhibition of pathogenic bacteria contamination on fruit peels. Incorporation of eugenol (EUG), carvacrol (CAR), and thymol (THY) into films at > 1% (w/w) eliminated the typical brittleness of zein films. However, EUG outperformed CAR and THY in terms of mechanical properties. Films with >= 2% (w/w) CAR and THY and >= 3% EUG showed clear zones against L. innocua and E. coli in agar medium at 37 degrees C. All EO-containing films also inhibited L. innocua and E. coli inoculated at their surfaces by minimum 3.9 and 2.7 decimal (D) within 1 day at 10 degrees C. Moreover, 2% EUG-containing zein coatings caused 2-3 decimal reduction in L. innocua and E. coli counts of inoculated melon surfaces at 10 degrees C. Unlike the bare zein coatings, flexible EUG-containing films on melons did not show cracking or detachment. Zein films loaded with EUG showed a highly hydrophilic surface. The best oxygen barrier performance was observed for the EUG-richest formulation (i.e., EUG at 3%), and this was attributed to a homogenizing effect of the EO that eventually led to a denser and hole-free network. This work suggested that flexible coatings of zein containing EOs could inhibit pathogens embedded in the rough peel surface of melons.
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    Citation - WoS: 9
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    Decontamination of Seeds Destined for Edible Sprout Production From Listeria by Using Chitosan Coating With Synergetic Lysozyme-Nisin Mixture
    (Elsevier, 2020) Sözbilen, Gözde Seval; Yemenicioğlu, Ahmet
    This study aimed at decontamination of seeds destined for edible sprout production from Listeria using chitosan (CS) coatings incorporated with synergetic lysozyme-nisin (LYS-NIS) mixtures. Low molecular weight (LMW) CS coating showed the highest potency against Listeria innocua, followed by medium molecular weight (MMW) and high molecular weight (HMW) CSs. The LMW CS film with LYS-NIS also caused almost 1.5-fold greater log reduction (similar to 5 log) in initial L. innocua load of broth culture than MMW and HMW CS films with LYS-NIS within 6 days. Moreover, LMW CS coating with LYS-NIS reduced the initial Listeria loads of inoculated mung beans, lentils, and wheats by 3.3, 3.4 and 4.1 log, respectively. Antimicrobial coating did not affect seed germination rates considerably. The LYS-NIS addition increased yellowness and opacity of films, and caused limited changes in their mechanical and morphological properties. LMW CS coating with LYS-NIS reduces risk of listeriosis from sprouted seeds.
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    Citation - WoS: 5
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    Development of Gel-Based Pads Loaded With Lysozyme and Green Tea Extract: Characterization of Pads and Test of Their Antilisterial Potential on Cold-Smoked Salmon
    (Academic Press, 2020) Boyacı, Derya; Yemenicioğlu, Ahmet
    The objective of this work is to develop antilisterial gel-based pads (g-pad) for active packaging of cold-smoked salmon. Lysozyme (LYS) and/or green tea extract (GTE) (1% w/w) were incorporated into g-pads of gelatin (GEL), and its mechanically improved composite g-pads obtained by mixing GEL with rice starch (GEL/RS) or candelilla wax (GEL/CW). GEL g-pad with LYS and GEL/RS g-pad with LYS or LYS + GTE, and GEL/CW g-pad with LYS + GTE caused >= similar to 1.8 and similar to 1.7 log reduction in broth media against Listeria innocua within 11 and 15 days, respectively. All g-pads with LYS or LYS + GTE inhibited L. innocua growth, and gave cold-smoked salmon with 1.5-1.9 log lower Listeria load than controls after 15 days at +4 degrees C. GEL g-pad with LYS was the most potent on salmon surface since it achieved faster LYS release (1.3-1.8-fold) than other g-pads. Sustained release of GEL/RS g-pads for LYS, and GEL/CW g-pads for GTE was promising for extended storage. Composite g-pads were more compatible with GTE than GEL g-pads since they prevented discoloration of polyphenols. Water absorption capacities showed that GEL/RS g-pads (75%) could prevent drip-loss better than GEL (59%) and GEL/CW (57%) g-pads. Active g-pads provide alternative to active edible films to reduce listeriosis from processed high-risk food.
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    Citation - WoS: 6
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    An Innovative Design and Application of Natural Antimicrobial Gelatin Based Filling To Control Risk of Listeriosis From Caramel Apples
    (Elsevier, 2020) Kavur, Pelin Barış; Yemenicioğlu, Ahmet
    The aim of this study is to design and apply antimicrobial gelatin based filling with an innovative method in production of safe caramel apples that caused deadly listeriosis cases. For this purpose, water holding capacity and mechanical stability of gelatin (GEL) gels were improved by incorporation of soy proteins (SP) and inulin (IN), respectively. The water activity (a(w)) of gels were also reduced < 0.9 by addition of sucrose (SUC). The application was conducted by coring of apples, filling void core with GEL-SP-IN-SUC blend gel solution containing synergetic antimicrobials, nisin and lysozyme, and antibrowning agent ascorbic acid (each at 1% in gel). Candy sticks were then placed into gel-filled void cores of apples, and apples were kept at 4 degrees C for 20 h for gelation of filling before they were dip-coated with caramel. The inoculated caramel apples with antimicrobial GEL-SP-IN-SUC filling showed 2.4-2.9 D lower Listeria count than traditional inoculated caramel apples during 7-day cold storage. The active blend gel-filling also successfully prevented the discoloration of apple core and accumulation of apple juice between apple surface-caramel coating interface. Mechanical tests showed strong binding of candy sticks by GEL-SP-IN-SUC gel-filling. Active blend gel-filling applied in an innovative way showed good potential to improve safety of candied apples.
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    Citation - WoS: 14
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    Expanding Horizons of Active Packaging: Design of Consumer-Controlled Release Systems Helps Risk Management of Susceptible Individuals
    (Elsevier Ltd., 2018) Boyacı, Derya; Yemenicioğlu, Ahmet
    The objective of this study was the development of zein based antilisterial films that contain a consumer-controlled and pH-triggered release mechanism for lysozyme (LYS). For this purpose, composite films were formed by mixing hydrophobic zein with hydrophilic soy protein isolate (SPI) or lentil protein isolate (LPI). Active property of films was formed by maintaining 30 to 50% of total LYS in free form (LYSfree). On the other hand, the pH-triggered release mechanism was formed by exploiting attractive charge-charge interactions between LYS (pI: 11.4) and SPI or LPI (pI values ≈ 4.5), and binding remaining LYS (LYSbound) in film matrix. The pH-triggered release mechanism of composite films worked in buffers that had pHs varying between 4.3 and 7.3. The composite films bound majority of LYS between pH 5.3 and 7.3, but they released LYS at pH ≤ 4.5. The pH-triggered release of LYS was achieved with zein-LPI films activated by acidification in packed cold-stored beef, lamb and smoked salmon. The zein-SPI films performed pH-triggered LYS release in packed food with the exception of packed smoked salmon. The LYSfree and LYSbound released from pH-triggered films showed antimicrobial activity on Listeria innocua. Consumer-controlled release mechanisms enable increasing antimicrobial stress over pathogens during transfer from market to home and cold storage at home. Thus, such films could initiate personalized packaged food to help risk management of susceptible individuals.
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    Citation - WoS: 70
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    Potential Application of Natural Phenolic Antimicrobials and Edible Film Technology Against Bacterial Plant Pathogens
    (Elsevier Ltd., 2016) Alkan, Derya; Yemenicioğlu, Ahmet
    The aim of the present study is to use antimicrobial edible film technology and natural phenolic antimicrobials for inhibition of major bacterial plant pathogens such as Erwinia amylovora, Erwinia carotovora, Xanthomonas vesicatoria and Pseudomonas syringae. For this purpose phenolic acids (PAs) (gallic (GA), vanillic (VA), cinnamic acids (CA)), essential oils (EOs) (carvacrol (CAR), thymol (THY), eugenol (EUG) citral (CIT)), phenolic extracts (PEs) from clove (CE), oregano (OE), artichoke stem (ASE) and walnut shells (WSE) were evaluated as antimicrobial zein film components. Films containing PAs between 1 and 4 mg/cm2 inhibited all pathogens while EOs between 1 and 4 mg/cm2 and CE between 4 and 8 mg/cm2 inhibited pathogens except P. syringae. The most potent films were obtained by using GA against E. amylovora and P. syringae, VA against E. carotovora, and CA, THY or CAR against X. vesicatoria. The addition of phenolic compounds into films increased the porosity of films. The phenolic containing films also become more flexible and lost their brittleness. This study is important in that it prepared the basis of using edible antimicrobial coatings in outdoor applications on infected tree stems, soil surfaces and agronomy tools or in classical fruit and seedling coating applications to control bacterial contamination or spoilage.
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    Citation - WoS: 49
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    Bioactive, Functional and Edible Film-Forming Properties of Isolated Hazelnut (corylus Avellana L.) Meal Proteins
    (Elsevier Ltd., 2014) Aydemir, Levent Yurdaer; Adan Gökbulut, Aysun; Baran, Yusuf; Yemenicioğlu, Ahmet
    This study aimed characterization of bioactive, functional and edible film making properties of isolated proteins from untreated (HPI), hot extracted (HPI-H), acetone washed (HPI-AW), and acetone washed and hot extracted (HPC-AW-H) hazelnut meals. The most bioactive protein extract was HPC-AW-H, followed by HPI-AW, HPI-H and HPI, based on antioxidant activity (TEAC and ORAC: 158-461mmolTrolox/kg), iron chelation (60.7-126.7mmolEDTA/kg), angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition (IC50: 0.57-1.0mg/mL) and antiproliferative activity on colon cancer cells (IC50: 3.0-4.6mg/ml). Protein contents of HPI, HPI-H and HPI-AW (93.3-94.5%) were higher than that of HPC-AW-H (86.0%), but HPC-AW-H showed the best pH-solubility profile. The extracts showed good oil absorption (7.4-9.4g/g) and foaming, but limited water holding and gelling capacities, and emulsion stability. The protein extracts gave transparent, yellowish to brownish and reddish colored and water soluble edible films. The HPI gave the lightest colored films with acceptable mechanical properties (elongation up to 144% and tensile strength up to 4.9MPa). 1-D and 2-D electrophoresis clearly showed the molecular and isoelectric profiles of hazelnut proteins. The overall results of this study showed that the bioactive, solubility and gelation properties of hazelnut proteins could be improved by simple processes like acetone washing and/or heat treatment. The hazelnut proteins are valuable as multipurpose food ingredients.