Refining quinoa storage stability through microwave-induced structural alterations and activity suppression of key enzymes
FOOD CHEMISTRY(2024)
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of microwave on preserving the quality of quinoa during storage. Quinoa treated with 9W/60s exhibited a significant decrease in fatty acid values compared to hot air treatment. Microwave effectively delayed lipid oxidation during quinoa storage by suppressing the increase in peroxide values. MDA gradually accumulated from peroxides during storage, reaching its peak at 0.423 mu mol/L in the second week. Microwave disrupted the original hydrogen bonds in lipase, causing the unwinding of the alpha-helix and resulting in the loss of its regular structure. Microwave reduced the stability of the beta-sheet structure in lipoxygenase, breaking the natural secondary structure composition. The observed fluorescence and UV spectra features were similar, indicating that microwave alter the peptide chain of the enzyme's skeletal structure, increasing the exposure of hydrophobic chromophores. These results indicated the potential of microwave to enhance the stability of quinoa during storage.
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Key words
Microwave,Quinoa,Storage stability,Enzyme activity,Structural alterations
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