Publications

host preference, population growth and injuries assessment of polyphagotarsonemus latus (banks) (acari: tarsonemidae) on capsicum annuum l. genotypes.	despite the continued efforts on the search for different genotypes, capsicum annuum (l.) is quite susceptible to attack by pest arthropods, especially the broad mite polyphagotarsonemus latus banks. thus, the host preference, population growth and the injuries assessment of p. latus was studied on six c. annuum genotypes used in brazil (atlantis, california wonder, impact, palloma, rubia and tendence). host preference was accessed in choice tests, pairing the several genotypes, and the populati ...	2016	27296280
determinants of urinary concentrations of dialkyl phosphates among pregnant women in canada - results from the mirec study.	organophosphate (op) insecticides are commonly used in agriculture. their use decreased in recent years as they were gradually replaced by other pesticides, but some ops are still among the insecticides most used in canada. exposure to elevated levels of ops during pregnancy has been associated with adverse birth outcomes and poorer neurodevelopment in children. the objective of the present study was to examine the relationship between the concentrations of op pesticides urinary dialkyl phosphat ...	0	27243443
exposure to ozone reduces postharvest quality loss in red and green chilli peppers.	the effect of continuous exposure to ozone at 0.45, 0.9 and 2μmolmol(-1) on quality changes during the storage of red and green chilli peppers at 10°c was investigated. ozone at 0.45 and 0.9μmolmol(-1) reduced disease incidence in red peppers, with no further benefits at 2μmolmol(-1). ozone at 0.9μmolmol(-1) reduced weight loss during storage and improved firmness maintenance. skin colour was bleached in red peppers exposed to ozone at 2μmolmol(-1), and in green ones at all tested doses. total p ...	2016	27211651
sweet pepper: aspects of the biology and control of fusarium fruit rot.	internal fruit rot of sweet pepper grown in glasshouses has been an increasing problem worldwide since around 2000. in the uk, surveys in 2007 showed infected fruits were present in many crops at levels from 1 to 37%. the disease causes some losses on production nurseries but more importantly also causes rejection by packers and complaints by supermarkets. losses vary greatly between crops and seasons, and growers are generally unaware a problem may be present until harvest or postharvest. the f ...	2015	27141754
corrigendum to "identification of red pepper powder irradiated with different types of radiation using luminescence methods: a comparative study" [food chem. 200 (2016) 293-300].		2016	27132861
sleep disturbance and enhanced esophageal capsaicin sensitivity in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.	esophageal infusion of capsaicin-containing red pepper sauce induced heartburn symptoms in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd). we aimed to test the hypothesis whether sleep disturbance modulates esophageal sensitivity to capsaicin infusion in patients with gerd.	2016	27131333
consumption of chilies, but not sweet peppers, is positively related to handgrip strength in an adult population.	chili consumption may have a beneficial effect on muscle strength in the general population. the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between frequency of chili consumption and handgrip strength in adults.	2016	27102794
a prospective study on symptom generation according to spicy food intake and trpv1 genotypes in functional dyspepsia patients.	capsaicin is an ingredient of red peppers that binds to transient receptor potential vanilloid subtype 1 (trpv1), and koreans eat more capsaicin-rich food than do japanese. this study aimed to compare symptom generation according to trpv1 genotypes and the intake of spicy foods.	2016	27094759
multiresidue determination of 29 pesticide residues in pepper through a modified quechers method and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.	this study describes the development and use of a modified quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe (quechers) method coupled with gas chromatography with mass spectrometry to determine 29 pesticide residues in green, red and dehydrated red peppers. pesticides were extracted with acetonitrile (1% acetic acid), partitioned with sodium chloride and purified with primary secondary amino and octadecyl silane in acetone. the quechers extraction conditions were optimized, and the matrix effects ...	2016	27076195
bacterial communities and volatile compounds in doubanjiang, a chinese traditional red pepper paste.	to identify core bacterial communities and volatile compounds and to investigate their relationships in doubanjiang, a chinese traditional red pepper paste.	2016	26973023
chronic ozone exposure alters the secondary metabolite profile, antioxidant potential, anti-inflammatory property, and quality of red pepper fruit from capsicum baccatum.	tropospheric ozone (o3) background concentrations have increased since pre-industrial times, reaching phytotoxic concentrations in many regions globally. however, the effect of high o3 concentrations on quality of fruit and vegetables remains unknown. here, we evaluated whether o3 pollution alters the quality of capsicum baccatum peppers by changing the secondary compound profiles and biological activity of the fruit. c. baccatum pepper plants were exposed to ozone for 62 days in an open-top cha ...	2016	26970882
effect of ultrasound on the supercritical co2 extraction of bioactive compounds from dedo de moça pepper (capsicum baccatum l. var. pendulum).	extracts with bioactive compounds were obtained from the red pepper variety "dedo de moça" (capsicum baccatum l. var. pendulum) through supercritical fluid extraction with carbon dioxide assisted by ultrasound (sfe-us). the process was tested at pressures of 15, 20 and 25 mpa; temperatures of 40, 50 and 60 °c, and ultrasonic powers of 200, 400 and 600 w applied during 40, 60 and 80 min of extraction. the co2 mass flow rate was fixed at 1.7569 × 10(-4) kg/s. global yield, phenolic content, antiox ...	2016	26964951
beneficial effects of traditional seasonings on quality characteristics of fermented sausages.	though traditional seasonings are widely used in many dishes, however, no attention has been paid to the investigation of their effects on quality characteristics of food products. the present investigation was undertaken to study the effects of incorporating several traditional seasonings including doenjang (fermented soybean paste), gochu-jang (red pepper paste), fresh medium-hot, and hot peppers, and fresh garlic on the lipid oxidation, cholesterol content and sensory characteristics of ferme ...	2016	26954136
capsicum annum, a new host of watermelon mosaic virus.	the occurrence of watermelon mosaic virus (wmv) in sweet pepper (capsicum annuum l.) in kurdistan province, iran was confirmed by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (rt-pcr) and partial characterization of coat protein. to the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of wmv infecting c. annuum, adding a new host to list of more than 170 species infected by this virus.	2016	26925452
microbial community structure of korean cabbage kimchi and ingredients with denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis.	kimchi is a traditional korean fermented vegetable food, the production of which involves brining of korean cabbage, blending with various other ingredients (red pepper powder, garlic, ginger, salt-pickled seafood, etc.), and fermentation. recently, kimchi has also become popular in the western world because of its unique taste and beneficial properties such as antioxidant and antimutagenic activities, which are derived from the various raw materials and secondary metabolites of the fermentative ...	2016	26907755
protection of erwinia amylovora bacteriophage y2 from uv-induced damage by natural compounds.	bacteriophages have regained much attention as biocontrol agents against bacterial pathogens. however, with respect to stability, phages are biomolecules and are therefore sensitive to a number of environmental influences. uv-irradiation can readily inactivate phage infectivity, which impedes their potential application in the plant phyllosphere. therefore, phages for control of erwinia amylovora, the causative agent of fire blight, need to be protected from uv-damage by adequate measures. we in ...	2015	26904378
experimental assessment of recycled diesel spill-contaminated domestic wastewater treated by reed beds for irrigation of sweet peppers.	the aim of this experimental study is to assess if urban wastewater treated by ten different greenhouse-based sustainable wetland systems can be recycled to irrigate capsicum annuum l. (sweet pepper; california wonder) commercially grown either in compost or sand within a laboratory environment. the design variables were aggregate diameter, contact time, resting time and chemical oxygen demand. the key objectives were to assess: (i) the suitability of different treated (recycled) wastewaters for ...	2016	26861370
identification of red pepper powder irradiated with different types of radiation using luminescence methods: a comparative study.	the purpose of this study was to verify the reliability of photostimulated luminescence (psl) and thermoluminescence (tl) methods for identifying irradiated foods, described in the european standards en 13751:2002 and en 1788:2001, respectively, which were established solely through interlaboratory studies on gamma-irradiated food. red pepper powder samples irradiated with electron-beams (e-beams), gamma rays and high-energy x-rays were used as model foods. samples irradiated with each radiation ...	2016	26830591
kinetic parameters of red pepper waste as biomass to solid biofuel.	this work aimed to study the kinetic of thermal degradation of red pepper waste as solid biofuel to bioenergy production. the thermal degradation experiments were conducted at three heating rates, 5°c/min, 7.5°c/min and 10°c/min in a thermogravimetric analyzer and oxidative atmosphere. the kinetic analysis was carried out applying the isoconversional model of ozawa-flynn-wall. the activation energy was considerate low and varied 29.49-147.25k j/mol. the enthalpies revealed the energy difference ...	2016	26773950
identification of three new isolates of tomato spotted wilt virus from different hosts in china: molecular diversity, phylogenetic and recombination analyses.	destructive diseases caused by tomato spotted wilt virus (tswv) have been reported associated with many important plants worldwide. recently, tswv was reported to infect different hosts in china. it is of value to clone tswv isolates from different hosts and examine diversity and evolution among different tswv isolates in china as well as worldwide.	2016	26762153
quality characteristics of stirred yoghurt added with fermented red pepper.	pungency of hot pepper has limited its usage even though it shows various health beneficial effects. this study was conducted to develop the novel yoghurt containing hot pepper with diminishing pungency and aimed to examine the quality characteristics of yoghurt prepared with fermented red pepper. hot pepper was first fermented with bacillus licheniformis sk1230 to reduce the pungency of capsaicin. we then examined the quality, sensory characteristics, and antioxidant activity of yoghurt contain ...	2014	26761278
absorption, metabolism, and functions of β-cryptoxanthin.	β-cryptoxanthin, a carotenoid found in fruits and vegetables such as tangerines, red peppers, and pumpkin, has several functions important for human health. most evidence from observational, in vitro, animal model, and human studies suggests that β-cryptoxanthin has relatively high bioavailability from its common food sources, to the extent that some β-cryptoxanthin-rich foods might be equivalent to β-carotene-rich foods as sources of retinol. β-cryptoxanthin is an antioxidant in vitro and appea ...	0	26747887
[contamination of organophosphorus pesticides residue in fresh vegetables and related health risk assessment in changchun, china].	this study aims to investigate the concentrations of organophosphorus pesticides (ops) in fresh vegetables. a total of z14 samples from seven types of vegetables were collected from the suburb in changchun city. the ops were analyzed by gas chromatography coupled with flame photometric detector (gc-fpd). target hazard quotients (thq) were applied to estimate the potential health risk to inhabitants. results showed that ops concentrations exceeded the maximum residue limit (mrl) in more than 23. ...	0	26717714
the effect of dietary curcumin and capsaicin on hepatic fetuin-a expression and fat accumulation in rats fed on a high-fat diet.	effects of curcumin (turmeric) and capsaicin (red pepper) on hepatic fat accumulation and fetuin-a expression in rats fed high-fat diet (hfd) is aimed to be investigated. male sprague-dawley rats received hfd (60% of total calories from fat) and 0.15 g capsaicin/kg hfd and/or 1.5 g curcumin/kg hfd for 16 weeks. hepatic ampk, p-ampk and fetuin-a expressions were determined by western blotting, liver lipid levels were measured with colorimetric methods and serum fetuin-a, insulin, leptin and adipo ...	2016	26706937
is bactra bactrana (kennel, 1901) a novel pest of sweet peppers?	this is the first report of bactra bactrana (kennel, 1901) (lepidoptera: tortricidae) attacking a major solanaceous crop, sweet pepper capsicum annuum l. the infestation was detected in two greenhouses at the area of tympaki (southern crete, greece). the moth larvae caused typical symptoms of a fruit borer with numerous small holes on the surface of the peppers and extensive damage on the inside of the fruit as a result of the feeding activity. unknown factors facilitated this major shift in hos ...	2016	26696371
bioaccessibility of provitamin a carotenoids from fruits: application of a standardised static in vitro digestion method.	provitamin a carotenoids (β-carotene, α-carotene, and β-cryptoxanthin) contribute to the dietary intake of vitamin a and are associated with decreased risk of many chronic diseases. besides their contents in foods, their bioaccessibility is of great interest since it represents the amount that will be absorbed in the gut. the aim of this study was to adopt, for the first time, the in vitro digestion model suitable for food, proposed in a consensus paper by minekus et al. (2014), to assess the bi ...	2016	26669648
effect of different drying technologies on drying characteristics and quality of red pepper (capsicum frutescens l.): a comparative study.	hot air drying and sun drying are traditional drying technologies widely used in the drying of agricultural products for a long time, but usually recognized as time-consuming or producing lower-quality products. infrared drying is a rather effective drying technology that has advantages over traditional drying technologies. thus, in order to investigate the application of infrared drying in the dehydration of red pepper, the drying characteristics and quality of infrared-dried red pepper were co ...	2016	26612038
ochratoxin a in red pepper flakes commercialised in turkey.	the aim of this study was to investigate the presence of ochratoxin a (ota) in red pepper flakes commercialised in turkey. a total of 75 samples were collected from different supermarkets and traditional bazaars in istanbul during 2012-2013. ota analysis was performed by high-performance liquid chromatography equipped with fluorescence detection after immunoaffinity column clean-up. the method was linear in the range 0.05-40 μg kg(-1) (r(2) = 0.9997). twenty-seven out of 31 (87.1%) packed red pe ...	2016	26600093
food compounds activating thermosensitive trp channels in asian herbal and medicinal foods.	there are several thermosensitive transient receptor potential (trp) ion channels including capsaicin receptor, trpv1. food components activating trpv1 inhibit body fat deposition through sympathetic nerve stimulation. trpa1 is another pungency sensor for pungent compounds and is mainly coexpressed with trpv1 in sensory nerve endings. therefore, trpa1 activation is expected to have an anti-obesity effect similar to trpv1 activation. we have searched for agonists for trpv1 and trpa1 in vitro from ...	2015	26598901
the effect of capsaicin-containing food on the swallowing response.	the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of regular ingestion of capsaicin-containing food that is easily available in everyday life on the latency of the swallowing response (lsr). pickled napa cabbage was selected as the food for the present study. one portion (10 g) of pickled napa cabbage provides 1.5 µg of capsaicin. participants ingested pickled napa cabbage (10 g) before every meal for 20 days (days 1-20). lsr was measured pre-intervention (day 0) and post-intervention (day 2 ...	2016	26531834
design and fabrication of a real-time measurement system for the capsaicinoid content of korean red pepper (capsicum annuum l.) powder by visible and near-infrared spectroscopy.	this research aims to design and fabricate a system to measure the capsaicinoid content of red pepper powder in a non-destructive and rapid method using visible and near infrared spectroscopy (vnir). the developed system scans a well-leveled powder surface continuously to minimize the influence of the placenta distribution, thus acquiring stable and representative reflectance spectra. the system incorporates flat belts driven by a sample input hopper and stepping motor, a powder surface leveler, ...	2015	26528973
the influence of red pepper powder on the density of weissella koreensis during kimchi fermentation.	weissella koreensis is a psychrophilic bacterium that is the dominant species found in kimchi and exhibits anti-obesity effects via its production of ornithine. in this study, we mined the genome of w. koreensis kacc15510 to identify species-specific genes that can serve as new targets for the detection and quantification of w. koreensis in kimchi. a specific polymerase chain reaction (pcr) primer set for the membrane protein-encoding gene of w. koreensis kacc15510 was designed and investigated ...	2015	26497926
subtyping of salmonella food isolates suggests the geographic clustering of serotype telaviv.	salmonella is commonly found in a variety of food products and is a major cause of bacterial foodborne illness throughout the world. in this study, we investigated the prevalence and diversity of salmonella in eight different food types: sheep ground meat, cow ground meat, chicken meat, cow offal, traditional sanliurfa cheese, unripened feta cheese, pistachios, and isot (a spice blend of dried red peppers specific to sanliurfa), traditionally and commonly consumed in turkey. among 192 food sampl ...	2015	26489049
bioactive compounds and fruit quality of green sweet pepper grown under different colored shade netting during postharvest storage.	in this study, influence of 3 types of photo-selective nets (pearl, red and yellow) and a standard black net on marketable yield, fruit quality and bioactive compounds after postharvest storage was investigated. percentage marketable fruits were higher in green sweet peppers produced under the pearl nets. fruits produced under the pearl nets showed higher fruit mass, firmness, chlorophyll content, ascorbic acid content, antioxidant scavenging activity after postharvest storage. red/far red photo ...	2015	26473620
predation of the peach aphid myzus persicae by the mirid predator macrolophus pygmaeus on sweet peppers: effect of prey and predator density.	integrated pest management strategies are widely implemented in sweet peppers. aphid biological control on sweet pepers includes curative applications of parasitoids and generalist predators, but with limited efficiency. macrolophus pygmaeus is a zoophytophagous predator which has been reported to predate on aphids, but has traditionally been used to control other pests, including whiteflies. in this work, we evaluate the effectiveness of m. pygmaeus in controlling myzus persicae (homoptera: aph ...	2015	26463201
exploring supervised neighborhood preserving embedding (snpe) as a nonlinear feature extraction method for vibrational spectroscopic discrimination of agricultural samples according to geographical origins.	supervised neighborhood preserving embedding (snpe), a nonlinear dimensionality reduction method, was employed to represent near-infrared (nir) and raman spectral features of agricultural samples (angelica gigas, sesame, and red pepper), and the newly constructed variables were used to discriminate their geographical origins. this study was done to evaluate the potential of snpe for recognizing minute spectral differences between classes by preserving local relationships, in comparison with wide ...	2015	26452914
a taste of sweet pepper: volatile and non-volatile chemical composition of fresh sweet pepper (capsicum annuum) in relation to sensory evaluation of taste.	in this study volatile and non-volatile compounds, as well as some breeding parameters, were measured in mature fruits of elite sweet pepper (capsicum annuum) lines and hybrids from a commercial breeding program, several cultivated genotypes and one gene bank accession. in addition, all genotypes were evaluated for taste by a trained descriptive sensory expert panel. metabolic contrasts between genotypes were caused by clusters of volatile and non-volatile compounds, which could be related to me ...	2012	26434294
a determinant of disease symptom severity is located in rna2 of broad bean wilt virus 2.	broad bean wilt virus 2 (bbwv2), which belongs to the genus fabavirus, is a destructive pathogen of many economically important horticultural and ornamental crops. in this study, we constructed infectious full-length cdna clones of two distinct isolates of bbwv2 under control of the cauliflower mosaic virus 35s promoter. bbwv2-pap1 isolated from paprika (capsicum annuum var. gulosum) induces severe disease symptoms in various pepper varieties, whereas bbwv2-rp1 isolated from red pepper (capsicum ...	2016	26428303
baculovirus-induced climbing behavior favors intraspecific necrophagy and efficient disease transmission in spodoptera exigua.	shortly prior to death, many species of lepidoptera infected with nucleopolyhedrovirus climb upwards on the host plant. this results in improved dissemination of viral occlusion bodies over plant foliage and an increased probability of transmission to healthy conspecific larvae. following applications of spodoptera exigua multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus for control of spodoptera exigua on greenhouse-grown sweet pepper crops, necrophagy was observed by healthy s. exigua larvae that fed on virus-kil ...	2015	26402061
[inhibition of linseed oil autooxidation by essential oils and extracts from spice plants].	clove bud essential oil, extracts from ginger, pimento and black pepper, or ascorbyl palmytate were studied as natural antioxidants for the inhibition of autooxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids in linseed oil. different methods were used to estimate antioxidant efficiency. these methods are based on the following parameters: peroxide values; peroxide concentration; content of degradation products of unsaturated fatty acid peroxides, which acted with thiobarbituric acid; diene conjugate cont ...	0	26353407
capsaicin triggers immunogenic pel cell death, stimulates dcs and reverts pel-induced immune suppression.	capsaicin, the pungent alkaloid of red pepper has been extensively studied for its many properties, especially the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant ones. it binds to vanilloid receptor 1, although it has been reported to be able to mediate some effects independently of its receptor. another important property of capsaicin is the anticancer activity against highly malignant tumors, alone or in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents. in this study, we found that capsaicin induced an apop ...	2015	26338963
genetic diversity and silencing suppression activity of the p22 protein of tomato chlorosis virus isolates from tomato and sweet pepper.	as for other bipartite criniviruses (genus crinivirus, family closteroviridae), the genome of tomato chlorosis virus encodes an rna silencing suppressor, the protein p22, in the 3'-proximal region of rna1. this protein has been reported as having one of the longest lasting local suppressor activities when transiently expressed in nicotiana benthamiana. here, we examined the genetic diversity of the p22 gene in tocv isolates from tomato and sweet pepper. the p22 gene sequences clearly grouped int ...	2015	26334965
location, partitioning behavior, and interaction of capsaicin with lipid bilayer membrane: study using its intrinsic fluorescence.	capsaicin is an ingredient of a wide variety of red peppers, and it has various pharmacological and biological applications. the present study explores the interaction of capsaicin with dimyristoylphosphatidylcholine (dmpc) lipid bilayer membrane by monitoring various photophysical parameters using its intrinsic fluorescence. in order to have a clearer understanding of the photophysical responses of capsaicin, studies involving (i) its solvation behavior in different solvents, (ii) the partition ...	2015	26302022
lesser known indigenous vegetables as potential natural egg colourant in laying chickens.	a six-week study involving two hundred and fifty (250) harco black layer birds at point of lay was conducted to investigate the effects of potential natural colorant on performance and egg quality traits. the birds were assigned to five (5) dietary treatments, each containing supplements either of control, baobab leaf (bl), waterleaf (wl), red pepper (rp), canthaxanthin (ctx) at 40 g/kg feed and 50 mg/kg feed of natural and commercial colorants, respectively.	2014	26290707
effects of esophageal capsaicin instillation on acid induced excitation of secondary peristalsis in humans.	esophageal instillation of capsaicin or hydrochloric acid enhances secondary peristalsis. our aim was to investigate whether intra-esophageal capsaicin infusion can influence symptom perception and physiological alteration of secondary peristalsis subsequent to acid infusion.	2016	26250995
a low cost training phantom model for radio-guided localization techniques in occult breast lesions.	radio-guided localization (rgl) for identifying occult breast lesions has been widely accepted as an alternative technique to other localization methods, including those using wire guidance. an appropriate phantom model would be an invaluable tool for practitioners interested in learning the technique of rgl prior to clinical application. the aim of this study was to devise an inexpensive and reproducible training phantom model for rgl. we developed a simple rgl phantom model imitating an occult ...	2015	26250621
anti-cholelithogenic potential of dietary spices and their bioactives.	dietary hypocholesterolemic spices-curcumin (active compound of turmeric (curcuma longa)) and capsaicin (active compound of red pepper (capsicum annuum)), the active principles of spices-turmeric (curcuma longa) and red pepper (capsicum annuum), fenugreek (trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds, garlic (allium sativum), and onion (allium cepa) are documented to have anti-cholelithogenic property in animal model. these spices prevent the induction of cholesterol gallstones by lithogenic high cholestero ...	2017	26147513
the anticancer role of capsaicin in experimentallyinduced lung carcinogenesis.	capsaicin (cap) is the chief pungent principle found in the hot red peppers and the chili peppers that have long been used as spices, food additives and drugs. this study investigated the anticancer potential of cap through its ability to modify extracellular matrix components and proteases during mice lung carcinogenesis.	2015	26120484
bioconversion of capsaicin by aspergillus oryzae.	this study identified metabolites of capsaicin bioconverted by aspergillus oryzae, which is generally used for mass production of gochujang prepared by fermenting red pepper powder in korea. a. oryzae was incubated with capsaicin in potato dextrose broth. capsaicin decreased depending on the incubation period, but new metabolites increased. five capsaicin metabolites purified from the ethyl acetate fraction of the capsaicin culture were identified as n-vanillylcarbamoylbutyric acid, n-vanillyl-9 ...	2015	26072923
multi-residue pesticide analysis (gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry detection)-improvement of the quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe method for dried fruits and fat-rich cereals-benefit and limit of a standardized apple purée calibration (screening).	some steps of the quechers method for the analysis of pesticides with gc-ms/ms in cereals and dried fruits were improved or simplified. for the latter, a mixing vessel with stator-rotor-system proved to be advantageous. the extraction procedure of dried fruits is much easier and safer than the ultra turrax and results in excellent validation data at a concentration level of 0.01mg/kg (116 of 118 analytes with recoveries in the range of 70-120%, 117 of 118 analytes with rsd <20%). after qualifyin ...	0	26044382
multiresidue determination of pyrethroid pesticide residues in pepper through a modified quechers method and gas chromatography with electron capture detection.	this study developed and used a modified quick, easy, cheap, efficient, rugged and safe (quechers) method coupled with gas chromatography with electron capture detection to determine eight pyrethroid pesticide residues in green, red and dehydrated red peppers. pyrethroids were extracted with acetonitrile, partitioned with sodium chloride and purified with primary secondary amino and graphitized carbon black in hexane. the quechers extraction conditions were optimized, and the matrix effects that ...	2016	26043404
simple high-performance liquid chromatography method for the simultaneous analysis of aflatoxins, ochratoxin a, and zearalenone in dried and ground red pepper.	aflatoxins b1, b2, g1, g2 (afb1, afb2, afg1, afg2), ochratoxin a (ota), and zearalenone (zea) in dried and ground red pepper (capsicum annuum) were simultaneously analyzed with high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to fluorescence detection after post-column derivatization. the analytical method was validated for specificity, selectivity, linearity, limits of detection and quantification, recovery, precision, and measurement of uncertainty. the limits of detection and quantification wer ...	2015	26038918
induction of apoptosis by capsaicin in hepatocellular cancer cell line smmc-7721 is mediated through ros generation and activation of jnk and p38 mapk pathways.	capsaicin, one of the major pungent ingredients found in red peppers, has been shown to have anti-carcinogenic effect on various cancer cells through multiple mechanisms. in this study, we investigated the apoptotic effect of capsaicin on human hepatocellular cancer cell line smmc-7721, as well as the possible mechanisms involved. treatment of smmc-7721 cells with capsaicin resulted in a dose-dependent inhibition of cell-viability and induction of apoptosis which was associated with the generati ...	2015	25997958
the bud midge prodiplosis longifila: damage characteristics, potential distribution and presence on a new crop host in colombia.	the dipteran prodiplosis longifila is a severe pest, mainly of solanaceae, in south america and some years ago it damaged tahiti lime crops in the united states. it is a potential invasive pest. despite its presence in colombia, nothing is known regarding the taxonomic identification of p. longifila or the characteristics of the damage it produces. moreover, the current and potential distributions of this pest are unknown. to determine these factors, p. longifila was sampled in several solanacea ...	2015	25977894
effects of ripening duration and rosemary powder addition on salchichon modified sausage quality.	the ripening durations and ingredients for the salchichon sausages were modified to increase pork rear leg consumption by korean consumers. the salchichon, a ripened pork sausage, was produced to evaluate the efficacy of two different ripening durations with and without rosemary powder on salchichon sausage quality, and the treatments were: i) 45 days of ripening without rosemary, ii) 60 days of ripening without rosemary, iii) 45 days of ripening with 0.05% rosemary, and iv) 60 days of ripening ...	2015	25924959
antihyperglucolipidaemic and anticarbonyl stress properties in green, yellow and red sweet bell peppers (capsicum annuum l.).	effect of aqueous methanol extract of different colour sweet bell peppers (capsicum annuum l.) on parameters of diabesity and carbonyl stress was analysed in vitro. yellow pepper displayed significantly (p < 0.001) higher intestinal α-glucosidase inhibitory activity than green and red pepper. porcine pancreatic lipase inhibitory activity was significantly (p < 0.01) high in yellow and red pepper than in green pepper. green and red pepper inhibited vesperlysine-type advanced glycation end product ...	2016	25868614
microbiological quality of selected spices and herbs including the presence of cronobacter spp.	the cultivation of spices and herbs in parts of the world characterized by warm climate and high humidity provides excellent conditions for the development of microorganisms, including the undesirable ones. the aim of this study was to determine the microbiological quality of spices and herbs available on the polish market, considering the occurrence of cronobacter species bacteria. analyses covered 60 samples of commercial spices and herbs, including 38 samples of dried herbs (basil, bay leaves ...	2015	25846909
[antiradical properties of essential oils and extracts from clove bud and pimento].	the antiradical properties of essential oils and extracts from the clove bud (eugenia caryophyllata thumb.) and berries of tree (pimenta dioica (l.) meriff) were studied and compared with the properties of synthetic antioxidant ionol (2,6-ditret-butyl-4-hydroxytoluene, bht) in model reactions with the stable free 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (dpph) radical. the essential oils of clove bud and pimento had qualitatively close composition of the main components but differed by their quantitative c ...	2016	25842910
ripening of pepper (capsicum annuum) fruit is characterized by an enhancement of protein tyrosine nitration.	pepper (capsicum annuum, solanaceae) fruits are consumed worldwide and are of great economic importance. in most species ripening is characterized by important visual and metabolic changes, the latter including emission of volatile organic compounds associated with respiration, destruction of chlorophylls, synthesis of new pigments (red/yellow carotenoids plus xanthophylls and anthocyanins), formation of pectins and protein synthesis. the involvement of nitric oxide (no) in fruit ripening has be ...	2015	25814060
spectroscopic investigation (ftir spectrum), nbo, homo-lumo energies, nlo and thermodynamic properties of 8-methyl-n-vanillyl-6-nonenamideby dft methods.	capsicum a hill grown vegetable is also known as red pepper or chili pepper. capsaicin(8-methyl-n-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) is the active component in chili peppers, which is currently used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, psoriasis and cancer. fourier transform infrared (ft-ir) spectrum of capsaicin in the solid phase were recorded in the region 4000-400 cm(-1) and analyzed. the vibrational frequencies of the title compound were obtained theoretically by dft/b3lyp calculations employing the sta ...	2015	25813174
the effect of ripening, heat processing and frozen storage on the in vitro bioaccessibility of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin from jalapeño peppers in absence and presence of two dietary fat types.	to date, there is no information in the literature regarding the bioaccessibility of capsaicinoids from natural sources. the effect of ripening and heat-processing on the in vitro bioaccessibility of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin was studied in the absence and presence of two dietary fat types. the capsaicinoid bioaccessibility was also studied during the frozen storage of peppers for 6 months. fresh green peppers showed the highest capsaicinoid bioaccessibility, as compared with that of other ...	2015	25794757
aflatoxins b1, b2, g1, and g2 contamination in ground red peppers commercialized in sanliurfa, turkey.	aflatoxins (afs) are hepatogenic, teratogenic, imunosuppressive, and carcinogenic fungal metabolites found in feeds, nuts, wine-grapes, spices, and other grain crops. humans are exposed to afs via consumption of mycotoxin-contaminated foods. this study aimed to determine the prevalence of af contamination in powdered red peppers sold in sanliurfa. a total of 42 samples were randomly collected from retail shops, supermarkets, open bazaars, and apiaries and examined for the occurrence and levels o ...	0	25773893
red peppers with moderate and severe pungency prevent the memory deficit and hepatic insulin resistance in diabetic rats with alzheimer's disease.	dementia induced by β-amyloid accumulation impairs peripheral glucose homeostasis, but red pepper extract improves glucose homeostasis. we therefore evaluated whether long-term oral consumption of different red pepper extracts improves cognitive dysfunction and glucose homeostasis in type 2 diabetic rats with β-amyloid-induced dementia.	2015	25755673
red pepper (capsicum annuum) carotenoids as a source of natural food colors: analysis and stability-a review.	carotenoids are increasingly drawing the attention of researchers as a major natural food color due to their inherent nutritional characteristics and the implicated possible role in prevention and protection against degenerative diseases. in this report, we review the role of red pepper as a source for natural carotenoids. the composition of the carotenoids in red pepper and the application of different methodologies for their analysis were discussed in this report. the stability of red pepper c ...	2015	25745195
[dna divergence as a criterion for the choice of the initial material of the sweet pepper (capsicum annum l.) in selection for heterosis].	the identification of perspective parental forms for the creation of high-yield hybrids is the most labor-consuming stage of selection, because it needs extensive crossings and trials of combinative ability. based on eval- uation of the genetic divergence of the parental forms, the efficiency of the prediction of the yield potential of f1 hybrids of the sweet pepper (capsicum annuum l.) was investigated in this study. the value of the divergence was calculated using biometric and molecular analy ...	2014	25711021
nonivamide enhances mirna let-7d expression and decreases adipogenesis pparγ expression in 3t3-l1 cells.	red pepper and its major pungent principle, capsaicin (cap), have been shown to be effective anti-obesity agents by reducing energy intake, enhancing energy metabolism, decreasing serum triacylglycerol content, and inhibiting adipogenesis via activation of the transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily v member 1 (trpv1). however, the binding of cap to the trpv1 receptor is also responsible for its pungent sensation, strongly limiting its dietary intake. here, the effects of a less pu ...	2015	25704235
biological activities of red pepper (capsicum annuum) and its pungent principle capsaicin: a review.	capsaicin, the pungent alkaloid of red pepper (capsicum annuum) has been extensively studied for its biological effects which are of pharmacological relevance. these include: cardio protective influence, antilithogenic effect, antiinflammatory, and analgesia, thermogenic influence, and beneficial effects on gastrointestinal system. therefore, capsaicinoids may have the potential clinical value for pain relief, cancer prevention and weight loss. it has been shown that capsaicinoids are potential ...	2016	25675368
the role of diet in the management of non-ulcer dyspepsia.	background dyspepsia is a common symptom with an extensive differential diagnosis and a heterogeneous pathophysiology. many studies have reported that dyspeptic symptoms are associated with ingestion of some foods. current treatments for functional dyspepsia have generally ignored the potential role of diet. methods this cross-sectional study was done at the gastroenterology department of shahid sadoughi hospital, yazd, iran from september 2008 to march 2009. based on the diagnostic criteria for ...	2015	25628849
the antimicrobial effect of spice-based marinades against campylobacter jejuni on contaminated fresh broiler wings.	the antimicrobial effect of spice-based marinades against campylobacter jejuni on inoculated fresh broiler wings was investigated. experiments were carried out with 1 strain of c. jejuni and 6 marinades. four experimental marinades were composed for the study and contained spices (thyme, rosemary, basil, marjoram, and so on) and different combination of bioactive compounds. two marinades were commercial and contained spices (black pepper, sweet red pepper, and so on) and chemical additives (mono ...	2015	25627752
effects of japanese pepper and red pepper on the microbial community during nukadoko fermentation.	nukadoko is a fermented rice bran bed traditionally used for pickling vegetables in japan. to date, the production of both homemade and commercial nukadoko has depended on natural fermentation without using starter cultures. spices, japanese pepper, and red pepper, are added to nukadoko empirically, but the functions of spices in nukadoko have not been fully elucidated. to investigate the effects of japanese pepper and red pepper on nukadoko fermentation, we compared the chemical and microbiolog ...	2015	25625032
isolation and structural features of an antiradical polysaccharide of capsicum annuum that interacts with bsa.	red peppers, capsicum annuum, are used worldwide as spices, foods and medicines. herein, we have analyzed an antiradical polysaccharide isolated from red peppers through successive acetate buffer extraction. this macromolecule was purified using graded precipitation with ethanol, α-amylase treatment, deproteination and anion-exchange chromatography. this highly-branched polysaccharide (360 kda) was esterified with phenolic acids and contained a (1,3)-linked-β-galp chain substituted at o-6 by (1, ...	2015	25616119
bioflavour production from tomato and pepper pomaces by kluyveromyces marxianus and debaryomyces hansenii.	bioflavours are called natural flavour and/or fragrance compounds which are produced using metabolic pathway of the microorganism and/or plant cells or their enzyme systems with bioengineering approaches. the aim of this study was to investigate bioflavour production from tomato and red pepper pomaces by kluyveromyces marxianus and debaryomyces hansenii. obtained specific growth rates of k. marxianus and d. hansenii in tomato pomace were 0.081/h and 0.177/h, respectively. the bioflavour profile ...	2015	25614449
capsaicin protects endothelial cells and macrophage against oxidized low-density lipoprotein-induced injury by direct antioxidant action.	atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory vascular disease. it is characterized by endothelial dysfunction, lipid accumulation, leukocyte activation, and the production of inflammatory mediators and reactive oxygen species (ros). capsaicin, a biologically active compound of the red pepper and chili pepper, has several anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and hypolipidemic biological effects. however, its protective effects on foam cell formation and endothelial injury induced by oxidize ...	2015	25603234
analysis of triterpenoids and phytosterols in vegetables by thin-layer chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry.	three tlc methods were used for an initial screening of some common plant triterpenoids and phytosterols in cuticular wax extracts of different vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, tomato, red pepper, mangold, spinach, lettuce, white-colored radicchio di castelfranco, raddichio leonardo, white cabbage, red cabbage and savoy cabbage). the preliminary experiments showed that the studied vegetables are potential sources of triterpenoids and phytosterols. to identify the compounds present in the extracts ...	2015	25597891
antiangiogenic activity of the lipophilic antimicrobial peptides from an endophytic bacterial strain isolated from red pepper leaf.	the induction of angiogenesis is a crucial step in tumor progression, and therefore, efficient inhibition of angiogenesis is considered a powerful strategy for the treatment of cancer. in the present study, we report that the lipophilic antimicrobial peptides from eml-cap3, a new endophytic bacterial strain isolated from red pepper leaf (capsicum annuum l.), exhibit potent antiangiogenic activity both in vitro and in vivo. the newly obtained antimicrobial peptides effectively inhibited the proli ...	2015	25556370
rhizobium capsici sp. nov., isolated from root tumor of a green bell pepper (capsicum annuum var. grossum) plant.	a novel, gram-staining-negative, rod-shaped, aerobic and motile bacterium, designated strain cc-skc2(t), was isolated from the root tumor of a green bell pepper (capsicum annuum var. grossum) plant in taiwan. cells were positive for oxidase and catalase activities and exhibited growth at 25-37 °c, ph 4.0-9.0 and tolerated nacl concentrations up to 4.0 % (w/v). strain cc-skc2(t) is able to trigger nodulation in soybean (glycine max merr.), but not in capsicum annuum var. grossum, red bean (vigna ...	2015	25555455
orally given gastroprotective capsaicin does not modify aspirin-induced platelet aggregation in healthy male volunteers (human phase i examination).	capsaicin is a well-known component of red pepper. recent studies have shown that capsaicin could prevent gastric ulcer provoked by various nsaid-s like acetylsalicylic acid (asa). primary objective of this human clinical phase i trial was to investigate whether two different doses of capsaicin co-administered with asa could alter the inhibitory effect of asa on platelet aggregation. 15 healthy male subjects were involved in the study and treated orally with 400 μg capsaicin, 800 μg capsaicin, 5 ...	2014	25532954
amblyseius swirskii: what made this predatory mite such a successful biocontrol agent?	the predatory mite amblyseius swirskii quickly became one of the most successful biocontrol agents in protected cultivation after its introduction into the market in 2005 and is now released in more than 50 countries. there are several key factors contributing to this success: (1) it can control several major pests including the western flower thrips, frankliniella occidentalis, the whiteflies bemisia tabaci and trialeurodes vaporariorum and the broad mite, polyphagotarsonemus latus, simultaneou ...	2015	25524511
effect of the irrigation regime on the susceptibility of pepper and tomato to post-harvest proliferation of salmonella enterica.	raw produce is increasingly recognized as a vehicle of human gastroenteritis. non-typhoidal salmonella, pathogenic escherichia coli, and other human pathogens have been isolated from fruits and vegetables in the field and in the marketplace, which led to the hypothesis that these microbes can use plants as alternate hosts. however, environmental and physiological factors that facilitate persistence of these bacteria in the crop production environment and make produce more vulnerable to post-harv ...	2015	25475277
postharvest responses of red and yellow sweet peppers grown under photo-selective nets.	postharvest responses of red ('htsp-3') and yellow ('celaya') sweet pepper fruit yield, quality parameters and bioactive compounds (to three types of photo-selective nets and a standard black net) were investigated in this study. red and yellow peppers produced under the black net retained higher β-carotene, lower total phenolic contents and showed deep red and orange colour after storage. both peppers produced under the pearl net retained a higher ascorbic content, antioxidant scavenging activi ...	2015	25466111
capsaicin, nonivamide and trans-pellitorine decrease free fatty acid uptake without trpv1 activation and increase acetyl-coenzyme a synthetase activity in caco-2 cells.	red pepper and its major pungent component, capsaicin, have been associated with hypolipidemic effects in rats, although mechanistic studies on the effects of capsaicin and/or structurally related compounds on lipid metabolism are scarce. in this work, the effects of capsaicin and its structural analog nonivamide, the aliphatic alkamide trans-pellitorine and vanillin as the basic structural element of all vanilloids on the mechanisms of intestinal fatty acid uptake in differentiated intestinal c ...	2015	25422952
capsinoids suppress fat accumulation via lipid metabolism.	capsaicin, found in red peppers, has been reported to have anti‑obesity, anti‑hypertension, anti‑diabetes and anti‑inflammatory functions. in the present study, we determined the effect of non‑pungent capsinoids on the metabolism of adipocytes. we demonstrated that capsinoids suppressed fat accumulation in vivo and in vitro in mice. liver, the main tissue of lipid metabolism, was treated by capsinoids, and hmg‑coa reductase, cpt‑1, fat/cd36 and glut4 were found to be increased significantly, whi ...	2015	25421144
host plant effects on activities of detoxification enzymes and insecticide tolerance in western flower thrips, frankliniella occidentalis (insecta).	the polyphagous western flower thrips, frankliniella occidentalis, is a severe pest of horticultural crops. individuals from a laboratory population adapted to bean plants were transferred to new host plants, sweet pepper and chrysanthemum, to establish two new populations. the thrips appeared to perform poorly on the new host plants, as the total protein content of individual adults was lowered in the new populations. the specific activities of two insect detoxification enzyme systems, esterase ...	2014	25419932
pepper, sweet (capsicum annuum).	capsicum (pepper) species are economically important crops that are recalcitrant to genetic transformation by agrobacterium (agrobacterium tumefaciens). a number of protocols for pepper transformation have been described but are not routinely applicable. the main bottleneck in pepper transformation is the low frequency of cells that are both susceptible for agrobacterium infection and have the ability to regenerate. here, we describe a protocol for the efficient regeneration of transgenic sweet ...	2015	25300852
genetic compositions of broad bean wilt virus 2 infecting red pepper in korea.	the incidence of broad bean wilt virus 2 (bbwv2) on red pepper was investigated using the samples obtained from 24 areas of 8 provinces in korea. two hundred and five samples (79%) out of 260 collected samples were found to be infected with bbwv2. while the single infection rate of bbwv2 was 21.5%, the co-infection rate of bbwv2 with cucumber mosaic virus, pepper mottle virus, pepper mild mottle virus and/or potato virus y was 78.5%. to characterize the genetic diversity of bbwv2 korean isolates ...	2013	25288954
influence of different drying methods on carotenoids and capsaicinoids of paprika (cv., jalapeno).	influence of refractance window™ drying (rwd), a novel contact drying method, on carotenoids, capsaicinoids, retinol activity equivalent (rae) and scoville heat unit (shu) of paprika (cv., jalapeno) was investigated in comparison with freeze drying (fd), oven drying (od), and natural convective drying (ncd) methods. eight carotenoids (capsanthin, capsorubin, capsolutein, β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, mutatoxanthin, violaxanthin and zeaxanthin) and five capsaicinoid analogues (capsaicin, dihydroca ...	2011	25212310
effect of meadowsweet flower extract-pullulan coatings on rhizopus rot development and postharvest quality of cold-stored red peppers.	the study involved an examination of the antifungal activity on red peppers of pullulan coating (p) and pullulan coating containing either water-ethanol (p + eemf) or ethanol extract of meadowsweet flowers (p + eemf). pullulan was obtained from a culture of aureobasidium pullulans b-1 mutant. both non-inoculated peppers and those artificially inoculated with rhizopus arrhizus were coated and incubated at 24 °c for 5 days. the intensity of the decay caused by rhizopus arrhizus in the peppers with ...	2014	25157463
chlorpyrifos residues in food plant in the region of setif-algeria.	the epidemiological studies demonstrate that the residues of pesticides in plant food, increases the impact of cancers on the professionally populations. the effect of the residues of pesticides can also be at the origin of dysfunction of the reproductive systems, endocrinal and immune systems, ague attack and column of the nervous system and the deterioration of lungs. in this study, chlorpyrifos residues in the samples were detected and quantified by employing high performance liquid chromatog ...	2013	25145235
influence of repeated infusion of capsaicin-contained red pepper sauce on esophageal secondary peristalsis in humans.	the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 has been implicated as a target mediator for heartburn perception and modulation of esophageal secondary peristalsis. our aim was to determine the effect of repeated esophageal infusion of capsaicin-contained red pepper sauce on heartburn perception and secondary peristalsis in healthy adults.	2014	25124733
effect of curing time on the physicochemical and sensory properties of beef jerky replaced salt with soy sauce, red pepper paste and soybean paste.	this study was done to investigate the quality properties of beef jerky with soy sauce, red pepper paste, and soybean paste replacing salt. sliced beef samples were cured in salt (control), soy sauce, red pepper paste, and soybean paste for 24 or 48 h and then dried at 70°c for 8 h. treatments showed higher final moisture content and lower na(+) concentration than the control after drying for 8 h. the lightness and shear force values were lower in all treatment samples than in the control during ...	2014	25083112
capsaicinoids but not their analogue capsinoids lower plasma cholesterol and possess beneficial vascular activity.	capsaicinoids exist in chili peppers, whereas capsinoids are present in some sweet peppers. the present study investigated the effects of capsaicinoids and capsinoids on plasma lipids, relaxation of the aorta, atherosclerotic plaque development, and fecal sterol excretion in hamsters fed a high-cholesterol diet. five groups of male hamsters were given the control diet or one of the four experimental diets containing 1.3 mmol of capsaicinoids (nl), 2.6 mmol of capsaicinoids (nh), 1.3 mmol of caps ...	2014	25078570
antioxidant activities of two sweet pepper capsicum annuum l. varieties phenolic extracts and the effects of thermal treatment.	sweet peppers capsicum annuum l. (c. annuum) are an excellent source of vitamins a and c as well as phenolic compounds, which are important antioxidant components that may reduce the risk of diseases. the objective of this study was to evaluate their antioxidant activity under various temperatures.	2013	25050256
effect of red pepper (capsicum frutescens) powder or red pepper pigment on the performance and egg yolk color of laying hens.	two experiments were conducted to study the effects of red pepper (capsicum frutescens) powder or red pepper pigment on the performance and egg yolk color of laying hens. in exp. 1, 210, thirty-wk old, hy-line brown laying hens were fed one of seven diets containing 0.3, 0.6, 1.2, 2.0, 4.8 or 9.6 ppm red pepper pigment or 0.3 ppm carophyll red. each diet was fed to three replicate batteries of hens with each battery consisting of a row of five cages of hens with two hens per cage (n = 3). in exp ...	2012	25049523
supplementation with aspergillus oryzae-fermented kochujang lowers serum cholesterol in subjects with hyperlipidemia.	kochujang, a traditional fermented red pepper paste, is known for its hypocholesterolemic effect; however, these studies used non-commercial preparations of kochujang. in this study, we examined whether commercially-made kochujang in which aspergillus oryzae (also known as koji) was used as a microorganism for fermentation has the same cholesterol-lowering effects.	2015	24961447
the potential antitumor effects of capsaicin.	capsaicin, one of the major pungent ingredients found in red peppers, has been recently demonstrated to induce apoptosis in many types of malignant cell lines including colon adenocarcinoma, pancreatic cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and many others. the mechanism whereby capsaicin induces apoptosis in cancer cells is not completely elucidated but involves intracellular calcium increase, reactive oxygen species generation, disruption of mitochondrial membrane tr ...	2014	24941670
capsaicin and sensory neurones: a historical perspective.	capsaicin, the pungent ingredient of red pepper has become not only a "hot" topic in neuroscience but its new target-related unique actions have opened the door for the drug industry to introduce a new chapter of analgesics. after several lines of translational efforts with over 1,000 patents and clinical trials, the 8% capsaicin dermal patch reached the market and its long-lasting local analgesic effect in some severe neuropathic pain states is now well established. this introductory chapter ou ...	2014	24941663
a tissue phantom model for training residents in ultrasound-guided liver biopsy.	the apprenticeship model for training of percutaneous liver biopsy has limitations, and costs of commercially available simulation models can be prohibitive. we created an inexpensive tissue phantom for liver biopsy simulation and evaluated the utility of this model for training radiology residents.	2014	24928159
analysis of etoxazole in red pepper after major modification of quechers for gas chromatography-nitrogen phosphorus detection.	a major modification to the quechers (quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe) method was developed for the analysis of etoxazole in red pepper using gas chromatography coupled with a nitrogen-phosphorus detector. etoxazole was extracted with acetonitrile, partitioned with magnesium sulfate and purified with a solid-phase extraction cartridge. the method showed good linearity with a determination coefficient (r(2) ) of 0.998 for the 0.02-2.0 mg/l concentration range. the method was valida ...	2014	24861742
screening foods for processing-resistant bacterial spores and characterization of a pressure- and heat-resistant bacillus licheniformis isolate.	this study was carried out to isolate pressure- and heat-resistant indicator spores from selected food matrices (black pepper, red pepper, garlic, and potato peel). food samples were processed under various thermal (90 to 105°c) and pressure (700 mpa) combination conditions, and surviving microorganisms were isolated. an isolate from red pepper powder, bacillus licheniformis, was highly resistant to pressure-thermal treatments. spores of the isolate in deionized water were subjected to the combi ...	2014	24853517
plant rna virus sequences identified in kimchi by microbial metatranscriptome analysis.	plant pathogenic rna viruses are present in a variety of plant-based foods. when ingested by humans, these viruses can survive the passage through the digestive tract, and are frequently detected in human feces. kimchi is a traditional fermented korean food made from cabbage or vegetables, with a variety of other plant-based ingredients, including ground red pepper and garlic paste. we analyzed microbial metatranscriptome data from kimchi at five fermentation stages to identify plant rna virus-d ...	2014	24836186