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Ice milk is a low-fat frozen dairy product, which is much cheaper than ice cream. The texture of low-fat products is one of the most important issues in the marketing of these products. There has been a lot of research on the use of surfactants in ice cream formulations, which shows the ability of these compounds to increase consistency and agitation and aeration, improve melting resistance, create a softer and creamier texture, and increase the overrun. The present study investigated the effect of adding Chubak root extract powder to ice milk on the quality of this product. Ice milk mixture was produced with different concentrations of Chubak extract powder (0, 0.015, 0.030 and 0.045 g/kg) and the changes in physicochemical and sensory properties of ice milk were investigated. The results showed that increasing the concentration of the extract in ice milk increased the consistency coefficient, overrun, melting resistance, creaminess and overall acceptance, while the values ​​of flow behavior index, hardness, adhesiveness, roughness and coldness decreased. These results can be related to increased water absorption, improved agitation, increased fat instability and smaller ice crystals. Sensory evaluation showed that ice milk containing 0.045 g/kg Chubak root extract powder had the highest overall acceptance and gained more scores. It can be concluded that the use of Chubak root extract powder in the preparation of ice milk can improve the functional characteristics of the product so that it can achieve a higher position in the group of frozen dairy products.

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In this study, first extraction from the C. dactylon rhizomes was performed with methanol solvent using maceration method, and total phenolic compounds in the extract were identified and determined. Then the antioxidant effects of the extract in different concentrations (0, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1000 ppm) on the oxidative stability factors of soybean oil including peroxide value, acidity value, thiobarbituric acid index (TBA) and rancimat value during kept of oil in an oven at 60 °C for 72 hours was evaluated and compared with the synthetic antioxidant BHT (200 ppm). The identification results of phenolic compounds by GC/MS showed that the total amount of phenolic compounds in the C. dactylon rhizomes extract was measured as 917.08 mg/kg and the major phenolic compounds of the extract including Hydroquinone (66.89%), Thymol (1.23%), Levoglucosenone (2.48%) and Vanillic acid (1.35%) were identified. With increasing the concentration of the extract, the amount of polyphenolic compounds and as a result, the free radical scavenging activity of the extract increased. Evaluation of soybean oil stability against oxidation also showed that among the studied concentrations of methanolic extract, the concentration of 1000 ppm due to having the highest amount of phenolic compounds and therefore the highest antioxidant activity, was determined as the most effective concentration level of the extract in increasing the oxidative stability of soybean oil, so that better results were obtained than BHT synthetic antioxidant at a concentration of 200 ppm. Thus, the methanolic extract of the C. dactylon rhizomes can be used as a cheap and available antioxidant source in the edible oils industry.

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The basis for modeling the shelf life of snacks enriched with Spirulina platensis is the storage temperature. After production, the snacks were packed in polypropylene bags and stored at 25°C (room temperature) and 5°C (refrigerator) for a specified period of 180 days. Shelf life studies were performed by semi-educated and consumer panelists. During this period, microbial tests (total count of bacteria, mold, yeast and coliform), moisture content and hardness were examined. Weibull hazard analysis was used to estimate the shelf life of snacks enriched with Spirulina platensis powder based on sensory properties assessment. Considering the 25% and 50% probability of rejection, the shelf life at 5 ° C for enriched and control samples was 98, 67 and 184, 158 days and at 25 ° C for 189, 125,217 and 321 respectively Were estimated. Also, the equation of shelf life with the probability of rejection by consumers was presented. Finally, enriched and control snacks were microbiologically evaluated. The results showed that the enriched and control snack samples were completely microbiologically safe for consumption over a 360-day period.

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Oxidation of lipids in food is one of the most important factors in food degradation during processing, storage and distribution through adverse effects on aroma, color, nutritional value and also the production of toxic compounds. In this regard, this study was conducted to investigate the antioxidant effects of free grape pomace extract and nanoliposomes containing it on some oxidation parameters of soybean oil. In this study, 5 concentrations of nanoliposomes containing grape pomace extract (50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 ppm), one level (200 ppm) of synthetic antioxidant (BHT) and one concentration (500 ppm) of free grape pomace extract were used and tests such as Acidity, peroxide, thiobarbituric acid index, conjugate diene, oxidative stability and refractive index of oils were stored in a laboratory oven at 63 ° C for 7 days. The results showed that with increasing the concentration of nanoliposomes containing antioxidants of grape pomace extract up to 500 ppm, the increase in acidity, thiobarbituric acid index, peroxide, conjugated diene and refractive index was less intense, but at higher concentrations of nanoliposomes used in this oil, Increased more. On the other hand, it was found that with increasing storage time, the amount of acidity, thiobarbituric acid, conjugated diene increased, but the amount of peroxide and refractive index of oils increased until the fifth day and then decreased. The results also showed that the highest oxidative stability of oils (7.6 h) was related to the sample containing 500 ppm nanoliposomes containing antioxidant extract of grape pomace. Finally, it can be said that the use of nanoliposomes containing grape pomace antioxidant extract is a good alternative to synthetic antioxidants on the market.

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The use of local products in the food industry has become increasingly important in recent years, and jujube fruit is one of the most important garden products in South Khorasan. The high potential of jujube fruit due to the presence of antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds can be used as an alternative to some of the industrial antioxidants in the field of edible oils. In the present study, the compounds in jujube fruit including meat and kernels were investigated. First, in order to extract jujube extract with better properties and efficiency, two types of aqueous and methanolic solvents were used.

. Then jujube extract at three concentrations of 250, 500 and 1000 parts per million was compared with BHA industrial antioxidant. The results indicate the presence of phenolic compounds, alkaloids, saponins, sterols, tannins, terpenoids and steroids. On the other hand, it was observed that jujube extract had antimicrobial properties against Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis, Listeria monocytogenes, Aspergillus nigero Candida albicans.

Comparing the antioxidant properties of jujube extract with industrial antioxidant BHA, it was observed that jujube extract had less antioxidant activity and had lower peroxide, acid number, thiobarbituric acid index and DPPH (P> 0.05); But as an alternative, it can help prevent oil oxidation

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Extraction by the subcritical water method was studied as an efficient, economical, green, and environmentally friendly method to extract effective compounds of frankincense gum. For this purpose, subcritical water was used at temperatures of 120 and 160 ° C for 5 and 15 minutes. The amount of total phenolic compounds, radical scavenging ability, and antimicrobial properties of the extracts were investigated. The encapsulated powder of the extract obtained from the optimal conditions was also prepared by spray drying method and the particle size distribution and anti-aspergillus properties of that were also investigated. The results showed that the subcritical water extraction method significantly increased the extraction efficiency of frankincense gum extract. The amount of phenolic compounds extracted at 160 °C and time of 15 minutes was the highest among the extracts with 130.83 mg of gallic acid per 100g dry matter. The radical scavenging ability of the extracts from the subcritical water method was similar to that of the natural antioxidant ascorbic acid, and the extract from the maceration method as a traditional was less efficient at absorbing DPPH free radicals. Microbial results showed that the effects of extracts from maceration and subcritical water methods on Staphylococcus aureus were more than Escherichia coli. Encapsulated frankincense powder had no anti-aspergillus potency at concentrations less than 600,000 μg / ml.
 

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 This research was carried out in order to extract valuable and widely used materials in food and pharmaceutical industries from the waste of agricultural products. In this research, with the aim of extracting pectin from the melon skin of winter and Mashhad (Qasri) cultivars, it was carried out by acidic method using microwave pretreatment. Pectin was extracted under microwave conditions (fixed power of 900 W), irradiation time (1 and 3 minutes) and the ratio of extraction solvent to raw material 15:1 weight / volume and at a constant pH of 1.5. The results showed that the highest extraction efficiency of Mashhad melon in the extraction conditions (power 900 watts and duration 3 minutes) was equal to 13.5% and with the increase of duration from 1 to 3 minutes, the extraction efficiency of pectin in both Melon variety increased. Also, the pectin obtained from all the treatments had a favorable degree of purity (with galacturonic acid content above 65%). Checking the degree of esterification revealed that the pectins obtained from all treatments of winter and Mashhad melons are among pectins with low esterification.The highest equivalent weight was related to the pectin obtained from Mashhad melon in the extraction conditions (power 900 watts and duration 3 minutes), which was equal to 890 mg. The emulsifying activity of pectins obtained from both melon varieties was also low. Also, the amount of water retention capacity of pectins obtained from all treatments of winter and Mashhad melons was at the optimal level and showed that the pectins obtained from this research can be used to preserve water in some food systems. From all of the above, it can be concluded that the melon skin of winter and Mashhad varieties, which is considered as agricultural waste, can be used as a promising source for pectin production.
 

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Plant antimicrobial compounds are a very suitable and safe alternative for synthetic preservatives. On the other hand, nanotechnology increases and improves the effect of the effective compounds of plants on the target cells. In this study, the antimicrobial effect (TVC and Psychrotrophic bacteria) and antioxidant effect (TBARS and PV) of edible gelatin-chitosan coating containing emulsion and nanoemulsion of Bunium persicum essential oil (1.5% and 3%) on beef meat over a 16-day period (0, 4, 8, 12 and 16) at 4 ° C was investigated. Analysis of the essential oil by GC-MS showed that the effective compounds of the essential oil are Cuminaldehyde and γ-Terpinene. The results of the antimicrobial effect of the prepared coatings showed that there is a significant difference between the control sample and the coated samples (p<0.05). Adding Bunium persicum essential oil and increasing the concentration of essential oil increased the antimicrobial activity. Also, the results of the evaluation of antimicrobial activity showed that the sample containing gelatin-chitosan coating containing 3% nanoemulsion of Bunium persicum essential oil had a higher antimicrobial effect compared to other samples. The results of peroxide index and thiobarbituric acid showed that there is a significant difference between the control sample and the coated samples (p<0.05). The addition of Bunium persicum essential oil due to its antioxidant compounds improved and increased the antioxidant activity of gelatin-chitosan coating, and the highest antioxidant activity associated with gelatin-chitosan coating containing 1.5% and 3% nanoemulsion of Bunium persicum essential oil. The results of this study showed that the gelatin-chitosan coating containing emulsion and nanoemulsion of Bunium persicum essential oil has high antimicrobial and antioxidant properties and can improve the shelf life of beef meat stored in the refrigerator. Also, this prepared coating can be used as a biodegradable packaging in the food industry.