Effect of gamma irradiation on antibacterial activities of chitosan is described. Chitosan was prepared from crab shells via demineralization, deproteinization, decoloration and deacetylation. Chitosan solutions (2%) were prepared in 1% acetic acid and irradiated at 0, 5, 15 and...
A total of 63 samples including ewe milk, yoghurt and traditional buttermilk were collected from Myaneh and Hashrood (Azarbayjan-e-Sharqi, Iran) and screened for the presence of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB). Based on routine cultural characteristic, general morphological and bioche...
The objective of the study is to perform an integrated analysis of microbiological risks and nutritional benefits in a fish product, Cold Smoked Salmon (CSS). Literature study identified the major health risks and benefits in connection with CSS consumption. The reduction of the...
Background: The Foodborne Disease Burden Epidemiology Reference Group (FERG) established by the World Health Organization (WHO) is dedicated at estimating the global burden of a selection of foodborne diseases. Peanut allergy has been included in this initiative because of the se...
Aims: To examine the efficacy of a weight loss strategy using a high-protein formula diet in combination with a lipid adsorbing fibre, polyglucosamine, over 12 weeks. Study Design: Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study. Place and Duration of Study: In...
A three-factor three level Response surface methodology central composite retortable design (CCRD) was adopted to study the effect of feed composition (X1), feed moisture content (X2) and screw speed (X3) on proximate compositin, amino acid and sensory evaluation during extrusion...
Sofia D. Forssten, Nuria Salazar, Patricia López, Janne Nikkilä, Arthur C. Ouwehand, Ángeles Patterson, Patricia Ruas-Madiedo, Ana Suarez, Sonia Gonzalez & Miguel Gueimonde·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2011
Immunosenescence and alterations in the intestinal microbiota are associated with aging. Immune functions, as well as the intestinal microbiota, can potentially be modified and improved by probiotics, thus being particularly beneficial to elderly consumers. The ability of Lactoba...
The physicochemical and pasting characteristics of 18 varieties of Dioscorea alata (an underutilized yam species) were determined in comparison to pona, (a local and most preferred Dioscorea rontundata variety in Ghana) to contribute to knowledge base of D. alata for product dive...
Background: The consumption of uncooked comminuted fermented meat (UCFM) contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) poses a public health risk. The severity of such a health risk can be demonstrated by an outbreak that occurred in South Australia in 1995, whe...