An Ascorbate Bluetooth© Analyzer for Quality Control of Fresh-Cut Parsley Supply Chain

Spissu, Ylenia; Barberis, Antonio; Droogmans, Guy; Orrù, Germano; Scano, Alessandra; Serra, G.; Pinna, Claudia M.A.; Pinna, Cristian; Marceddu, Salvatore; Serra, Pier Andrea

doi:10.3390/antiox10091485

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“…Printed in-packaging sensors, a low-cost intelligent packaging technology, offer sellers and purchasers trustworthy information about the FV, how carefully it is treated throughout shipping and storage, and the package's integrity (Pal and Kant, 2020; Vanoli et al ., 2015; Kojic et al ., 2023). A screen-printed sensor combined with Ascorbate Bluetooth Analyzer and biosensor can be utilized for quality control in the FVSC (Apostolou et al ., 2020; Spissu et al ., 2021; Zamir et al ., 2020).…”

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Implementation of information and communication technologies in fruit and vegetable supply chain: a systematic literature review

Yuvaraj

Basu

Abdulrahman

et al. 2023

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PurposeInformation and communication technology (ICT) implementation has demonstrated usefulness in supply chain coordination and efficiency optimization in various industries and sectors. This study investigates the extent of ICT deployment in fruits and vegetable supply chains (FVSC) from “farm-to-fork” to ensure food security.Design/methodology/approachThis paper employs a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology and identified a total of 99 journal articles ranging from 2001 to April 2023 for analysis. The reviewed articles have been classified based on the framework proposed from the perspective of food security. Bibliometric and content analysis is carried out with the final list of articles to extract useful insights.FindingsThe findings reveal that ICT implementation in FVSC is a relatively new research area; researchers have started investigating several aspects of ICT in FVSC through varied research methodologies. Experimental research aimed at addressing food safety and condition monitoring of fruits and vegetables (FV) has started to gain traction while theory building is yet to gain traction in the literature reviewed. Findings indicate further research is required on technologies like blockchain (BCT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), especially on key objectives such as food security, and the triple-bottom-line approach of sustainability. It also indicates that implementing relevant ICTs in FVSC can help delay, if not avert, the food crisis predicted by Malthusian theory.Research limitations/implicationsThis study used only well-established databases to ensure quality of the studies examined. There is a possibility of missing out on articles from other sources not considered. As a result, future SLR studies may employ additional databases, such as Springer Link, Taylor and Francis, Emerald Insight and Google Scholar. Other methodologies such as expert interviews and extra empirical methodologies may also be employed to give a more balanced picture and insights into ICTs implementation in FVSC.Practical implicationsThis study offers a summative detail of the status of ICT implementation in FVSC and can serve as a reference guide for stakeholders in developing strategies for efficient FVSC management. This research work highlights the impact of ICT implementation in FVSC on the four pillars of food security which include improved availability, accessibility, utilization and stability.Originality/valueThis study focuses on ICT implementation for food security in FVSC. The SLR highlights the gaps and proffers potential solutions that enhance global efforts on food security through ICT-enabled reduction in food waste and food loss in FVSC.

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Implementation of information and communication technologies in fruit and vegetable supply chain: a systematic literature review

Yuvaraj

Basu

Abdulrahman

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“…The electrochemical characterization of Plantago extracts and the antioxidant activity (AAox) determination were achieved by cyclic voltammetry as previously reported with some modifications [ 31 , 32 ]. Measures were acquired by screen-printed sensors purchased by GSI Technologies (Burr Ridge, IL, USA), consisting of a 5 mm carbon working electrode (WE), an Ag/AgCl pseudo reference electrode (RE), and a carbon auxiliary electrode (AE).…”

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“…The hot water extracts of P. major roots showed a higher HRSA than ethanolic ones (40% EtOH), being their EC 5031.49 ± 1.29 and 100.95 ± 0.21 μg/mL, respectively. On the contrary, in the leaves, the ethanolic extracts displayed lower EC 50 values (EC 50 = 79.61 ± 0.01 μg/mL) than hot water ones (EC 50 = 102.49 ± 5.23 μg/mL).…”

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“…The electrochemical characterization of Plantago extracts and the antioxidant activity (AAox) determination were achieved by cyclic voltammetry as previously reported with some modifications [31,32] A quantitative comparison among the CV patterns of leaves and roots extracts was performed by integrating the voltammograms. The area under curve (AUC) was calculated at +0.5 V and expressed in microcoulombs (μC), as previously reported [33].…”

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Phytochemical evaluation and exploration of some biological activities of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of two species of the genus Plantago L.

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Barberis

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Plantago major L. and Plantago lagopus L. are cosmopolitan species, belonging to the Plantaginaceae family, used in traditional and modern medicine. In this study, a phytochemical evaluation of different aqueous and ethanolic extracts of leaves and roots of both species from the region of Beja in Tunisia was performed. Some biological activities, including antioxidant, anticancer and antibacterial were also done. LC-MS qualitative analysis revealed that the aqueous extracts of the roots of P. lagopus were richer in polyphenols, mainly flavonoids (Luteoline 7-rutinoside, Luteoline 7-rhamnoside) and hydroxycinnamic acids including caffeic acid, than the hydro-ethanolic extracts. Additionally, we identified for the first time the presence of salicylic acid in the hot aqueous extracts of roots of P. lagopus and its absence in the roots of P. major. The antioxidant activity of the extracts was assessed using cyclic voltammetry (CV), revealing that the voltammograms of leaf and root extracts from P. lagopus exhibited a higher antioxidant capacity compared to those of P. major. Antiproliferative activity, was determined against two-colon cancer cell lines, demonstrated that only the 12 h treatments with P. lagopus leaf and root aqueous and hydro-ethanolic extracts at low concentration were able to significantly reduce the colon carcinoma coli-2 (CaCo-2) cells proliferation. The antibacterial /antibiofilm activity was performed on yeast, Gram- negative and +positive bacterial strains. We demonstrated for the first time that ethanolic extracts of leaves and roots of P. lagopus have an inhibitory activity against Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia at MIC = 2 μg/mL for leaves and 4 μg/mL for roots.

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“…Finally, cutting-edge technology in this field could be used to maintain different fresh-cut products. For example, the ascorbate Bluetooth analyzer, as a screen-printed sensor-based device for ascorbic acid detection, was developed to monitor problems during the processing or transport of products and to detect losses in the cold chain [ 31 ].…”

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Advances in Natural Antioxidants for Food Improvement

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An Ascorbate Bluetooth© Analyzer for Quality Control of Fresh-Cut Parsley Supply Chain

Cited by 9 publications

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Implementation of information and communication technologies in fruit and vegetable supply chain: a systematic literature review

Implementation of information and communication technologies in fruit and vegetable supply chain: a systematic literature review

Phytochemical evaluation and exploration of some biological activities of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of two species of the genus Plantago L.

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