Some new findings on the potential use of biocompatible silver nanoparticles in winemaking

  1. Gil-Sánchez, I. 2
  2. Monge, M. 1
  3. Miralles, B. 2
  4. Armentia, Gloria 2
  5. Cueva, C. 2
  6. Crespo, J. 1
  7. López de Luzuriaga, J.M. 1
  8. Olmos, M.E. 1
  9. Bartolomé, B. 2
  10. González de Llano, D. 2
  11. Moreno-Arribas, M.V. 2
  1. 1 Universidad de La Rioja
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    Universidad de La Rioja

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0553yr311

  2. 2 Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación
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    Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación

    Madrid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/04dgb8y52

Revista:
Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies

ISSN: 1466-8564

Año de publicación: 2018

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.1016/J.IFSET.2018.04.017 SCOPUS: 2-s2.0-85046680770 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Otras publicaciones en: Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies

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Resumen

There is currently an increasing commercial demand for silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) due to their wide applicability in various markets. Because of their powerful antimicrobial properties, these nanoparticles are frequently used for food-associated consumer products. In this paper, the effect of two Ag NPs coated with biocompatible materials – PEG-Ag NPs 20 (polyethylene glycol) and GSH-Ag NPs (reduced glutathione) – to control microbial growth in wines was assessed. Both Ag NPs were subjected to an in vitro three-step digestion, and changes in their morphology and an assessment of their cytotoxicity against Caco-2 cells were determined. Both Ag NPs were effective against the different microbial population present in tested wines. Regarding their in vitro digestion, the size and shape of the nanoparticles were almost unaltered in the case of GSH-Ag NPs, while in PEG-Ag NPs 20 some particle agglomeration was observed. Overall, these results suggest that Ag NPs may reach the intestine in a nano-scaled form. Finally, Caco-2 cell experiments seemed to exclude toxicity of Ag NPs at the intestinal epithelium. Industrial relevance: Traditionally, sulphur dioxide (SO2) has been used by oenologists to control the microbial population in wine. As a result of increasing evidence of possible health risks associated with this additive in wine, there has been growing interest in finding new alternatives to replace it. Silver nanoparticles display a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity, so they could constitute a very promising approach to reducing SO2 in winemaking. © 2018 Elsevier Ltd