• Conventional pasteurization drastically decreases Lactobacillus sp. • Thermosonication (TS) for less 9 min is sufficient for processing pulque. • Physicochemical properties of pulque were not modified by the use of TS. • Thermosonication extending shelf life of pulque up to 24 days. • TS is a viable technology for processing pulque.

Introduction. The water lily (Eichhornia crassipes) is a free-floating hydrophytic plant of the Pontederiaceae family. It is one of the aquatic plants with the best reproduction and growth rate, so it spreads and forms mats that constrict submerged and floating native plants, reduces the entry of light into bodies of water and decreases the dissolved oxygen in the water. Objective. To carry out a comprehensive review of the water lily that allows the scientific community a better understanding of an invasive species, as well as the effects it causes on the ecosystem. Development. The invasive capacity of this plant endangers various ecosystems, as it takes advantage of nutrient-rich waters. In addition, the dense floating colonies cause the oxygen content to drop to zero below its mantle, causing damage to the ecosystems. Conclusions. The water lily is one of the most invasive aquatic plants in the world, causing ecological and socio-economic effects. This plant has been used as a phytoremediator, in the removal of organophosphates, which indicates that it can be used to clean sewage. Furthermore, it can be used in the production of ethanol, paper, compost, biogas, human food, animal fodder, fiber, and in the extraction of volatile fatty acids.

This work aimed to evaluate the physical, chemical and antioxidant properties of Ceiba aesculifolia subsp. parvifolia (CAP) tuber and determinate rheological, thermal, physicochemical and morphological properties of the starch extracted. The CAP tuber weight was 3.66 kg; the edible yield was 82.20%. The tuber presented a high hardness value (249 N). The content of carbohydrates (68.27%), crude fiber (15.61%) and ash (9.27%) from the isolated starch, reported in dry weight, were high. Phenolic compounds and flavonoid content of CAP tuber peel were almost 3-fold higher concerning the pulp. CAP tuber starch exhibited a pseudoplastic behavior and low viscosity at concentrations of 5–15%. Purity percentage and color parameters describe the isolated starch as high purity. Thermal characteristics indicated a higher degree of intermolecular association within the granule. Pasting properties describes starch with greater resistance to heat and shear. CAP tuber starch has X-ray diffraction patterns type A. The starch granules were observed as oval and diameters ranging from 5 to 30 µm. CAP tuber could be a good source of fiber and minerals, while its peel could be used for extracting bioactive compounds. Additionally, the starch separated from this tuber could be employed as a thickening agent in food systems requiring a low viscosity and subjected to high temperatures.

Introducción: Guerrero se caracteriza por su amplia variedad de maíces pigmentados, sin embargo, no existen alternativas de aprovechamiento para generar un valor agregado y un impacto positivo en la economía de los productores. Método: en este estudio se evaluaron las propiedades morfométricas (peso de cien granos, peso hectolítrico, dureza, partes de los granos), fisicoquímicas (color, análisis bromatológico, contenido de fenoles y antocianinas, patrón de rayos X, propiedades térmicas y de pasta, y la actividad antirradicalaria), así como la actividad antiproliferativa (línea celular MDA-MB-231) de maíces pigmentados (rojo, negro, morado y blanco). Resultados: las propiedades fisicoquímicas de los maíces variaron en función de su pigmentación. Los maíces mostraron características morfométricas adecuadas para la industria de la masa y la tortilla. La viscosidad máxima se observó en el almidón de maíz morado (4790 cp). El mayor valor de ΔHgel se observó para el maíz negro (7.88 J g-1). Con excepción del maíz morado, los maíces analizados mostraron un contenido de proteína elevado (8.08-8.71 %). El mayor contenido de fenoles totales (14.7-11.7 mgEAG g-1 extracto), antocianinas monoméricas (528 - 154 μg EC3G g-1 extracto) y actividad ante los radicales DPPH (CI50 < 200 µg mL-1) y ABTS (CI50 < 236 µg mL-1 fueron mostrados por los maíces morados. El extracto del maíz negro mostró la mayor actividad antiproliferativa (CI50 = 938 µg mL-1) en la línea celular MDA-MB-231. Discusión o conclusión: independientemente del color, los maíces analizados presentan características que son útiles para la industria del almidón y de la masa y la tortilla. Los maíces pigmentados, principalmente el negro y el morado, son una opción promisoria para la obtención de compuestos bioactivos para el establecimiento de estrategias novedosas de prevención y terapia de enfermedades asociadas con el estrés oxidativo.