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Experience And Reference Of Food Traffic Light Signpost Labeling System In United Kingdom, Huang Ze-Ying

Food and Machinery

The latest information and data of the traffic light signpost labeling system from the official website of British government were collected in this review. Moreover, the origin of the system, the content and format of the labeling, the steps of displaying the nutrition information of the labeling, and the implementation effect of the labeling system were expounded, and then its experience and deficiencies of this system were summarized. Finally, our study will help to enlighten the improvement of Chinese-specific FOP labeling system.

Determination Of Residence Time Distribution And Its Influencing Factors During Twin Screw Extrusion, Cui Wei-Zhen, Tao Hai-Teng, Cui Bo

Food and Machinery

Residence time distribution is an important parameter to characterize the flow state of materials during twin screw extrusion, which is closely related to the quality formation of extruded materials. The paper introduced the measurement method of residence time distribution by indicator method and parameters. The impacts of temperature, moisture, screw configuration, die hole, feeding speed and screw speed on residence time distribution in twin-screw extrusion process were analyzed. Due to the complex structure of food ingredients (e.g. starch, protein), researches on determination methods and influencing factors need to be further improved.

Effects On Flavor And Baking Characteristics Of Whole Wheat Bread By Fermented Sourdough With The Mixed Culture, Zou Qi-Bo, Cheng Xin, Chen Cheng, Yang Wen-Dan, Zhang Bin-Le, Zhou Li-Yuan, Huang Jin-Xin, Chen Jun-Min, Huang Wei-Ning

Food and Machinery

In this study, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), Weissella cibaria and Kluyveromyces marxianus were mixed and fermented. The symbiosis of the two strains was studied by measuring strain growth curve. Compared the baking and flavor characteristics between mixed bacteria fermentation (MBF) and single bacteria fermentation of whole wheat bread by analyzing cellulase activity and production of exopolysaccharide (EPS). Results: Compared with the cell counts of single bacteria fermentation [LAB: 9.51 lg (CFU/g), yeast: 8.21 lg (CFU/g)], the cell counts of LAB and yeast in the MBF reached 9.61 and 8.09 lg (CFU/g), respectively, indicating that the two strains had a good …

Cell Surface Structure Of Lactic Acid Bacteria And Its Interaction With Gastrointestinal Tract, Ding Shi-Yao, Lei Wen-Ping, Liu Cheng-Guo, Dai Zhi-Yong, Wang Jia-Qi, Zhou Hui

Food and Machinery

This article reviews the surface structure of LAB and their positive effects derived from their interaction with the gastrointestinal tract. Some lactic acid bacteria (LAB) can colonize the human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and exert their physiological functions beneficial to the host. Among them, the surface structure of LAB cells can promottheir survival and colonization in the GIT, and many physiological functions are also related to surface structure.

The Analysis Of Main Nutritional And Functional Components In Different Parts Of Fruit-Bodies And Embryo Of Dictyophora Rubrovolvata, Liang Ya-Li, Qin Li-Kang, Wang He-Zhu, Wen An-Yan, Yang Xu, Li Qi-Hua

Food and Machinery

In order to reveal the nutritional functions of the fruit bodies and embryo of Dictyophora rubrovolvatas, analyzed the distribution of main components in each part. The results showed that polyphenols (2.43 mg GAE/g), flavones (1.95 mg/g), and vitamin B2 (1.04 μg/g) had the highest contents in the volva of fruit-bodies of Dictyophora rubrovolvata, while the protein and polyphenols had the highest contents in the pileus of fruit-bodies of Dictyophora rubrovolvata, with 27.66 g/100 g and 14.19 g/100 g, respectively. Among three parts of the embryo of Dictyophora rubrovolvata, the polyphenols content of indusium (stip) is the highest …

Effects Of Cinnamon Oil Coating On The Quality Of Fresh-Cut Jackfruit During Storage, Qi Hong-Rong, Tian Jian-Wen, Zhang Yan-Jun, Xu Fei, Zhu Ke-Xue, Tan Le-He

Food and Machinery

To understand the effects different coated materials on the storage quality of the fresh-cut jackfruit buds, chitosan (CN), same concentrations of cassava starch (CS), chitosan (CN) combined with cassava starch (CS), and chitosan (CN) combined with cassava starch (CS) and cinnamon oil (CO) used as coating were investigated. The results showed that compared with the blank group (CK), the sensory quality of fresh-cut jackfruit could be delayed by the four different kinds of coating treatments under the storage condition of (4±1) ℃ for 18 days. Compared with CN and CS coating group, CN+CS and CN+CS+CO composite coating agents had more …

Preparation Of Dried Oyster Hydrolysate By Bi-Enzymatic Method And Evaluation Of Antioxidant Activity In Vitro, Pang Zhong-Li, Zheng Jian-Xian

Food and Machinery

In this study, dried oyster was hydrolyzed by using animal protein hydrolase and flavorzyme to prepare nutritious hydrolysate, which was designed to provide guidance for the high valuable utilization of dried oyster. Firstly, with degree of hydrolysis as the experimental index, the enzymatic hydrolysis single factor and orthogonal optimization experiments were carried out. The results showed that the optimal hydrolysis process combination were the enzymolysis time of 5 h, the ratio of material to liquid of 1∶15 (g/mL), and the total enzyme amount of 3%. Under these conditions, the degree of hydrolysis of dried oyster protein was 33.7%, the protein …

Antioxidant Activities Of 4 Types Of Zinc-Rich Lactic Acid Bacteria And Their Stability In Simulated Gastrointestinal Tract, Zheng Jin-Xiong, You Li-Jun

Food and Machinery

4 types of lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus, L. acidophilus, L. casei, and L. casei) were selected in this study. First, the zinc-rich culture process of lactic acid bacteria was optimized, and then the antioxidant activity of the fermentation supernatant of them was measured, and the digestion stability and bioavailability were further analyzed by in vitro simulated digestion. The results showed that the optimal of zinc addition time for zinc-rich lactic acid bacteria was 10 hours after inoculation, and the zinc ion concentration was 50 μg/mL. The antioxidant activity of lactic acid bacteria supernatant could be improved by zinc-rich culture. …

Preparation Of Solid Drink With Kefir Fermented Compound Fruits And Vegetables And Its Functions In Vitro, Chen Shu-Jun, Luo Jia

Food and Machinery

Taking the compound fruits and vegetables with Kefir fermented apple pulp-ketchup-sea buckthorn juice, by adding the right amount of inulin, fructooligosaccharides and chlorophyll, a leisure health solid drink was made by freeze-drying in vacuum. With the viable count of Lactobacillus and yeast as indicators, single factor and response surface tests were used to optimize fermentation process. Fermented freeze-dried solid drink were made to different concentration gradients, using unfermented freeze-dried samples as a control, and samples were used to analyze and determine the capacity of hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering and antioxidant in vitro. The results showed that the optimal fermentation conditions were: fermentation …

Analysis Of Components And Functionality Of Fruit Wine, Zhang Qian-Ru, Yin Long-Long, Yin Rong, Wang Xian-Ping, Liang Zhi-Hong

Food and Machinery

This main components and functions of various types of fruit wines were analyzed. The clarification of the nutritional components was elaborated, which helped to find the nutritional and healthy selling points of fruit wine and its precision marketing concepts. This would strengthen the brand building of Chinese fruit wine enterprises in the future.

Anti-Inflammatory Effect And Molecular Mechanism Of Durian Hull Polyphenols On Lps-Induced Raw 264.7 Macrophages, Liu Wen-Qiang, Zhang Yi-Ling, Xiong Hua, Zhu Xue-Mei, Sun Yong

Food and Machinery

In this study, polyphenols from Durian hull were extracted by 80% methanol, and their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities were investigated based on in vitro antioxidant assays and LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells model. The results demonstrated that durian hull extract was rich in polyphenols, it showed strong antioxidant activity in vitro and it could reduce the expression level of inducible nitricoxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), decrease the NO production, and also lower the pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6) at the mRNA and protein levels. At the same time, it can inhibit the phosphorylation of IκB and p65 proteins related …

Changes In Microbiota Community Structure And Antioxidant Activity Of Polyphenols From Litchi Pericarp During Degradation With Human Fecal Microbiota In Vitro, Huang Xiao-Xia, Li Xiao-Le, Li Wu, Yang Rui-Li

Food and Machinery

To reveal the changes in microbiota community structure and antioxidant activity of polyphenols from litchi pericarp during culture with human fecal microbiota, litchi pericarp polyphenols were added into the mixed medium of intestinal microbiota solution prepared from fresh feces of healthy volunteers for the anaerobic culture in vitro. The total phenol content and antioxidant activities were measured at 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 48 h. The change of intestinal microbiota was analyzed by high-throughput sequencing. The results showed that the total phenol content significantly decreased within 0~48 h and the antioxidant activity was also reduced but did not attain …

Development Of High-Fiber Belgian Waffles And Evaluation Of Product Acceptance, Product-Elicited Emotion, And Purchase Intent By Millennial Consumers, 2253299685 Velasquez

LSU Master's Theses

Dietary fiber may help reduce LDL cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular diseases. The US-FDA recommends 14g of fiber/1000kcal consumed, but Americans consume/day. A product containing ≥5 grams of fiber/serving can be claimed as a high-fiber product. Adding dietary fiber to food affects their physicochemical properties and sensory quality, possibly leading to less product acceptability. This study was performed to assess selected physicochemical properties and consumer perception of “high-fiber” Belgian waffles. Waffles were formulated to have fiber contents of

Research Tools And Their Uses For Determining The Thermal Inactivation Kinetics Of Salmonella In Low-Moisture Foods, Soon Kiat Lau

Department of Food Science and Technology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The reputation of low-moisture foods as safe foods has been crumbling over the past decade due to repeated involvement in foodborne illness outbreaks. Although various pasteurization technologies exist, a majority are thermal processes and have not been well-characterized for pasteurizing low-moisture foods. In addition, the nature of a low-moisture food matrix introduces various experimental complications that are not encountered in high-moisture foods. In this dissertation, the development, building instructions, and characterization of various open source tools for studying the inactivation kinetics of microorganisms in low-moisture foods are described. The first tool is the TDT Sandwich, a dry heating device for …

Development Of A Sandwich Elisa Targeting Cashew Ana O 2 And Ana O 3, Morganne Schmidt

Department of Food Science and Technology: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Cashew nut is the second leading tree nut allergy in the US. Cross-contact of cashew nut poses potential food safety risks for individuals with cashew allergies. Highly-processed foods, such as HTST/UHT cashew milks may lead to problems in cashew protein detection by current allergen detection methods. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop a robust sandwich ELISA for detection of highly processed cashew proteins. Commercial cashew ELISAs were evaluated for their robustness and sensitivity in detecting cashew milk cashew protein. After unreliable results were determined, cashew Ana o 2 (11S) and Ana o 3 (2S) were semi-purified using …

The Role Of Diet In The Onset Of Depression: A Biochemical Connection Between Nutrition And Mental Health, Katlin Wildeman

Senior Honors Theses

Depression is a major clinical concern, having a complex onset and the presence of multiple, often unidentifiable causes. Depression affects millions of individuals worldwide, with a high prevalence in regions of the world with a Western-style diet as compared to regions with a Mediterranean diet. A Western-style diet consists of foods high in sugar, fat, and processed meats and grains, whereas the Mediterranean diet contains significantly more vegetables, fruits, lean meats, and whole grains. The link between diet and mental health disorders has implications for individuals of all ages who are hesitant to turn to medication. In addition to presenting …

Edible Films Made Of Corn Zein Protein And Cellulose Derivatives, Gloria Dukuzeyesu, Changmou Xu, Zhang Yue

UCARE: Research Products

A composite edible film made of corn zein protein (Z) and cellulose derivatives (C) was successfully fabricated. Edible films are coatings used to wrap food products to protect them against microbial deterioration, loss of moisture, and to extend the shelf life of the product. These edible films are consumed together with the product . The mechanical properties, water vapor permeability, application on fruits, and shelf life of the composite film were studied. Zein demonstrated excellent packing characteristics; due to its high no polar contents and hydrophobic nature, zein film served as a moisture barrier. Hydroproxy methylcellulose (HPM) is tasteless, odorless …

Structure And Stability Of W1/O/W2 Emulsions As Influenced By Wpc And Nacl In Inner Aqueous Phase, Vivek Prakash Wankhede, Prateek Sharma, Shaik Abdul Hussain, Ram Ran Bijoy Singh

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Effect of WPC and NaCl in internal aqueous phase (W1) of W1/O/W2 type double emulsions was studied. Pre-emulsion and final emulsion were prepared using microfluidizer and Ultra-Turrax high shear mixer, respectively. The emulsions prepared using salt exhibited uniform droplet size distribution and structural integrity. WPC at 6% and NaCl at 2 or 4% levels demonstrated better sedimentation stability (> 99%) and encapsulation stability (> 95%) during preparation and storage of double emulsions. Samples without added NaCl showed poor emulsion stability and structural integrity. Higher level of WPC i.e. 8% resulted in poor stability and encapsulation efficiency of double emulsions at …

Spinach In The Garden, Dan Drost

All Current Publications

This fact sheet describes spinach, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.

Influence Of Health Beneficial Monk Fruit Sweetener On Microbial And Physicochemical Characteristics Of Camel Milk Yogurt, Alina Buchilina

LSU Master's Theses

Camel milk contains all the essential nutrients found in cow’s milk and has potentially health beneficial compounds such as anti-carcinogenic, anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, and insulin and insulin-like substances. Camel milk has been reported as a treatment for diseases such as diabetes and autism. Camel milk favorably alters gut microbiota to a higher abundance of bifidobacteria.

Sweetness is one of the most desirable tastes in people’s diet; however, the surplus consumption of sugar has a negative effect on human health. Monk fruit sweetener is a natural zero caloric sweetener with many health beneficial properties, namely, prevention of asthma, prevention of oxidation, liver …

Dairy Digest 2020 : Rooted In Tradition, South Dakota State University Dairy Club

Dairy Digest

This is the 2020 Dairy Digest published annually by the South Dakota State University Dairy Club. The Digest contains information and news about the activities and members of the SDSU Dairy Club for the academic year 2019 - 2020.

Simpler Method To Compare Starch Hydrolysis Rate And In Vitro Expected Glycemic Index Of Flours, Courtney Simons, Charles Ciampaglio

Lake Campus Research Symposium Abstracts and Posters

In vitro expected glycemic index (eGI) is a reliable tool to predict postprandial blood glucose concentrations. Making these predictions is important particularly for diabetespatients who must manage their health condition by consuming products with more slowly digestible carbohydrates. Current methods require lengthy preparation time and expensive equipment. In this study, a cheaper and faster in vitro method was developed. Legume samples were digested with continuous agitation for 3 hours with the help of alpha-amylase enzyme. Glucose production was monitored by measuring changes in refractive index using a refractometer. Relative hydrolysis rates of flours demonstrated effectiveness of the method to differentiate …

Got Science? Club, Nora Husein, Randa Ismail

Honors Program: Expanded Learning Clubs

Got Science? Club allows students to learn about the science that can be found in our daily lives using everyday items such as food and school supplies. Students will learn about these sciences through hands-on experiments, allowing them to truly experience the science around them.

Periodic Table Club, Makayla Gill, Kailynn Jensen

Honors Program: Expanded Learning Clubs

This club is dedicated to teaching the generation of future scientists the periodic table. This is designed to be a unique take on a STEM club that uses the periodic table as a backbone for a solid foundation in chemistry.

Stunting And Infectious Disease In Ethiopian And Zambian Children, Alyssa Arndt

NUTR/GLST 498b: Global Research Experiences in Nutrition and Health

PURPOSE: To evaluate whether children who are malnourished/stunted are more likely to have experienced infectious disease.

METHODS: 6th and 7th students (n=546) were interviewed about health history and assessed using anthropometry.

RESULTS: Children who are short for their age also have higher rates of stunting. Malaria is the most experienced infectious disease.

CONCLUSIONS: Given that malaria was the most common infectious disease experience listed among middle school children, and that those who have experienced disease are more likely to be stunted, increased malaria prevention methods may improve the long-term health of Ethiopian and Zambian schoolchildren.

Comparisons Of Celiac Disease And Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Victoria Thomas

Senior Honors Theses

Celiac disease (CD) and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) are often confused or grouped together due to their commonalities. However, this is careless behavior because there are clinically significant differences between the two diseases. Similarities between them include varying degrees of damage or permeability in the lining of the small intestine, involvement of the innate immune system, alleviation of symptoms upon implementation of a gluten-free diet (GFD), and the possibility for complications if the pathology is not adequately treated. Despite these similarities, minor details such as the following make CD and NCGS worth differentiating: the question of gluten as the true …

Jalapeno Peppers, Amanda Christensen

All Current Publications

This publication is part of the Create Better Health Guide to Eating Healthy and includes tips on selecting, growing, preparing, and storing jalapeno peppers.

Association Between Sulfur-Metabolizing Bacterial Communities In Stool And Risk Of Distal Colorectal Cancer In Men, Long H. Nguyen, Wenjie Ma, Dong D. Wang, Yin Cao, Himel Mallick, Teklu K. Gerbaba, Jason Lloyd-Price, Galeb Abu-Ali, A. Brantley Hall, Daniel Sikavi, David A. Drew, Raaj S. Mehta, Cesar Arze, Amit D. Joshi, Yan Yan, Tobyn Branck, Casey Dulong, Kerry L. Ivey, Shuji Ogino, Eric B. Rimm, Mingyang Song, Wendy S. Garrett, Jacques Izard, Cutis Huttenhower, Andrew T. Chan

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

Background and aims: Sulfur-metabolizing microbes, which convert dietary sources of sulfur into genotoxic hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), have been associated with development of colorectal cancer (CRC). We identified a dietary pattern associated with sulfur-metabolizing bacteria in stool and then investigated its association with risk of incident CRC using data from a large prospective study of men.

Methods: We collected data from 51,529 men enrolled in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study since 1986 to determine the association between sulfur-metabolizing bacteria in stool and risk of CRC over 26 years of follow-up. First, in a subcohort of 307 healthy men, we …

Integrating The Ecosystem Services Framework To Define Dysbiosis Of The Breastfed Infant Gut: The Role Of B. Infantis And Human Milk Oligosaccharides, Rebbeca M. Duar, Bethany M. Henrick, Giorgio Casaburi, Steven A. Frese

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

Mounting evidence supports a connection between the composition of the infant gut microbiome and long-term health. In fact, aberrant microbiome compositions during key developmental windows in early life are associated with increased disease risk; therefore, making pertinent modifications to the microbiome during infancy offers significant promise to improve human health. There is growing support for integrating the concept of ecosystem services (the provision of benefits from ecosystems to humans) in linking specific microbiome functions to human well-being. This framework is widely applied in conservation efforts of macro-ecosystems and offers a systematic approach to guide restoration actions aimed to recover critical …

Experimental Archaeology And Brewing Beer: A Modern Reproduction Of The "Hymn To Ninkasi", Mahayla Roscoe 20

Honor Scholar Theses

Alcoholic beverages, and beer in particular, have had an extensive impact on human civilization. People have been brewing beer for thousands of years, and some scholars even argue that it was humanity’s thirst for beer rather than a hunger for bread that motivated the domestication of cereal grains ca. 9500-8000 B.C.E. If this argument is to be believed, beer would have acted as a precursor to the Neolithic Revolution and inspired people to develop agrarian economies and abandon their nomadic lifestyle. By the time that the Sumerian civilization in ancient Mesopotamia arose, beer production was a well-known and respected craft. …