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Reducing The Risk: Psychological And Technological Approaches For Improving Handwashing Practices In The Foodservice Industry, Jeffrey Allan Clark

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

As Americans are spending greater portions of their dollar on food consumed outside the home, the foodservice industry plays more of an integral part of daily existence compared to previous generations. Given the numerous annual foodborne illness outbreaks that threaten human lives while undermining confidence in the food supply, food safety is a pertinent issue for industry stakeholders, government regulators, and consumers. Food worker handwashing reduces the risk of foodborne illness transmission, yet compliance with this simple behavior is a complex problem. This dissertation addresses, predominantly, the issue of sub-optimal handwashing practices through applying psychology and technology, including wearable computers …

Characterization And Evaluation Of The Probiotic Properties Of The Sporeforming Bacteria, Bacillus Coagulans Unique Is-2, Amy Garrison

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

Probiotics are live organisms, that when consumed in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host. To achieve probiotic status, each potential strain’s functional properties and their safety to the consumer must be comprehensively evaluated. Probiotic effects have been observed to be strain specific, therefore each new strain of interest must be characterized according to their phenotypic and genetic characteristics. There is a list of characteristics that potential probiotic strains should have to be considered as a probiotic. Potential probiotic strains should be evaluated for their acid and bile salt resistance, antimicrobial activity and adherence and colonization to intestinal …

The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Of Dietary Anthocyanins Against Ulcerative Colitis, Shiyu Li, Binning Wu, Wenyi Fu, Lavanya Reddivari

Department of Food Science Faculty Publications

Ulcerative colitis (UC), which is a major form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is a chronic relapsing disorder of the gastrointestinal tract affecting millions of people worldwide. Alternative natural therapies, including dietary changes, are being investigated to manage or treat UC since current treatment options have serious negative side effects. There is growing evidence from animal studies and human clinical trials that diets rich in anthocyanins, which are pigments in fruits and vegetables, protect against inflammation and increased gut permeability as well as improve colon health through their ability to alter bacterial metabolism and the microbial milieu within the intestines. …

Influence Of Change In Ph On Whey Expulsion From Cheddar Cheese Curds Made From Recombined Concentrated Milk, Kanak Bulbul

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The Western Dairy Center at Utah State University funded this project to investigate cheese research using concentrated milks. Concentrated milk was provided by the South Dakota State University and starter culture for this study was prepared and donated by Vivolac Cultures Corporation, Greenfield, Indiana.

The project initiated as a continuation of a previous study on effects of protein concentration, coagulum cut size and set temperature on curd moisture loss kinetics while stirring during cheesemaking. It was aimed at determining the extent to which pH drop prior to draining and final cheese moisture when using microfiltered concentrated milk.

We performed twelve …

The Total Western Diet And Vancomycin Treatment Increase Inflammation-Mediated Colorectal Cancer, Niklas David Joakim Aardema

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Prior work by our research group showed that the total Western diet (TWD), a rodent diet which models the typical American diet, promoted the development of colon tumors when fed to mice. Other researchers previously showed that vancomycin, an antibiotic that changes the gut microbiome composition, causes differential changes in the severity of colon inflammation and CRC. Our goal was to determine the combined effects of feeding the TWD and vancomycin treatment on colitis and CRC, and if these factors interact. We hypothesized that vancomycin treatment would mitigate colitis and CRC in mice fed the TWD. To this end, mice …

The Development, Implementation, And Assessment Of A Home Component To The Fit Game Healthy Eating Program, Hali King Obray

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Researchers at Utah State University created a school intervention called the FIT Game that has successfully increased children’s vegetable intake during lunchtime. The aim of this project was to create a home aspect to the FIT Game for parents that would increase the availability of vegetables within the home. Studies within this thesis discuss the development and revision of parent newsletters for the FIT Game program, as well as the implementation and assessment of the revised newsletters. Results from the assessments indicate that providing parent newsletters is not enough to change the vegetable availability at home.

This home component was …

The Impacts Of Administering Metabolites Of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae On Broiler Performance, Yields And Salmonella Content Of Component Portions, Bill Douglas Potter

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The impacts of using health-promoting Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation metabolites in poultry production and processing can be measured in respect to multiple measures of success. Traditionally this yeast-based compound has been administered to poultry, livestock, poultry, and other species to improve animal performance and production volume output. In addition, Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation metabolites have also been shown in more recent research to reduce colonization of pathogenic bacteria in the host organism’s gastro-intestinal tract. In this dissertation, the impacts of administering a functional ingredient containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolites on broiler performance measures and pathogen reduction were measured. One of the studies in …

Effect Of Supplementing Rutin On Quality And Antioxidant Capacity Of Low-Fat Yoghurt, Hou Caiyun, Guo Xiulan, Peng Jiaxuan, Lu Yurong

Food and Machinery

Based on skimmed milk, the effects were investigated on supplementing different concentrations of rutin (0.015%, 0.020%, 0.025% and 0.030%) in fermentation time, acidity, water holding capacity, sensory quality, antioxidant capacity and microbe numbers of low fat yogurt. The results showed that the addition of 0.015%～0.025% rutin increased the water holding capacity and the state sensory score of yoghurt (P＜0.05) compared with the control. With the rutin amount increasing, the rutin contents and antioxidant capacity were gradually increased in yoghurt, and they were significantly enhanced when the amount was more than 0.015%. The numbers of fermented bacteria were reduced as the …

Pma-Qpcr For Detecting Live Bacteria Of Shaanxi Kiwifruit Cancer Dominant Pathogen, Xiao Yan, Liu Yunhong, Gao Guitian, Cao Fan, Ma Yanping, Zhao Wuqi, Lei Yushan

Food and Machinery

Combining Propidium Monoazide Bromide (PMA) with real-time quantitative (qPCR) to detect the number of the live bacteria of kiwifruit cancer dominant pathogen in Shaanxi province. The optimal condition for PMA-qPCR to distinguish between live and dead ulcer bacteria was determined by optimizing the optimum concentration of PMA, incubation time and light exposure time. The results showed that all Psa were killed when treated by boiling water bath at 98.3 ℃ for 13 min. When the concentration of dead Psa was 1×10⁷ CFU/mL, the suitable concentration of covalent crosslinking between PMA and dead Psa was 105 μg/mL, the best incubation …

Optimization Of Low Temperature Pressing Technology And The Analysis Of Physicochemical Indexs Of Basil Seed Oil, Li Tian, Guo Qin, Duan Yuquan, Li Qingpeng, Sun Zhigao, Wang Qiang

Food and Machinery

On the basis of single factor experiment, response surface methodology was used to optimize the low-temperature pressing process of basil seed oil, and physicochemical indexes, including color, water content and volatile matter, acid value, peroxide value, oxidation induction time and fatty acid composition of basil seed oil, were detected. The results showed that the preheating temperature and the time of preheating and pressing had significant effects on the oil yield of Basil seeds under certain pressing pressure and temperature. The optimum preparation conditions of basil seed oil were pressing with pressure 41 MPa at 50 ℃ for 1.7 h, and …

Research Progress In Health Function And Product Development Of Bee Pollen, Zheng Hui, Liang Qianqian, Chen Xiping, Cui Zhaowei, Li Yinxia, Li Shunxiang, Yang Yong

Food and Machinery

This review summarized the health functions of bee pollen in strengthening the immune system, antioxidation, inhibiting tumor, reducing blood glucose, preventing benign prostatic hyperplasia, protecting of hepatocytic injury, anti-inflammatory and inhibition of brown pigment production. Moreover, the main problems in the development of bee pollen, such as wall-breaking and sensitization were also analyzed. The development status and technical reserve status in food, health care products and pharmaceuticals using bee pollen were briefly described, and this provided basis and reference for the development and utilization of bee pollen resources.

Aqueous Preparation Of Glutamic Acid-Xylose Maillard Intermediate And Its Application In Walnut Cookie, Xu Man, Sun Fuli, Cui Heping, Yu Jingyang, Zhang Xiaoming

Food and Machinery

The effects of reaction time, reactant ratio, initial reaction pH and vacuum dehydration on the conversion of glutamic acid-xylose Maillard reaction intermediate (Glu-Xyl MRI) were studied and the conversion from Glu to Glu-Xyl MRI could be increased to 75.11% by thermal reaction coupled with vacuum dehydration. Subsequently, the application of the MRI in baked foods was researched. The Glu-Xyl MRI were added into walnut cookie with different proportions, and the flavor of the walnut cookie were analyzed by GC/MS and sensory evaluation. It was found that the addition of Glu-Xyl MRI in walnut cookie could significantly increase the content of …

Effects Of Galangal, Angelica Root And Bay Leaves On The Formation Of Advanced Glycation End-Products In Pork During Heating, Chen Ming, Wu Shuai, Huang Yiqun, Niu Lihong, Fan Yuxia, Lai Keqiang

Food and Machinery

The accumulation of dietary advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in human body may be a potential safety problem. In this study, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) combined with the isotope internal standard of carboxymethyllysine (CML) and carboxyethyllysine (CEL) was used to analyze AGEs in pork. The effects of galangal, angelica root and bay leaves on the levels of protein-bound CML and CEL in pork during heat treatments (100 ℃, 5～120 min) were investigated. The results showed that heating promoted the production of AGEs, and the content of AGEs continuously increased with an increase of heating time. The content of …

Pilot Test Of An Online Asa24 Training With Efnep Educators, Lori Andersen Spruance, Abiodun Atoloye, Deirdre Douglass, Thea Palmer Zimmerman, Patricia M. Guenther, Karen Franck, Teresa Henson, Carla J. Moore, Gina Wood, Carrie M. Durward

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acceptability and usability of an online training to prepare Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) educators to collect 24-hr dietary recalls using the Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour Dietary Assessment Tool (ASA24). Fifty-eight educators in 17 states were recruited to take the training; 29 completed the online training, assisted two individuals in completing a 24-hr recall using ASA24, and completed a survey about their experiences. The sample included 26 respondents. The majority (n = 16; 61.5%) of the sample was EFNEP educators with college education. The majority of the respondents indicated …

Comparison Of Organic Food Packaging In Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain And Italy, Sara Paunonen, Marja Pitkänen, Mika Vähä-Nissi, Ville Leminen, Mika Kainusalmi

Journal of Applied Packaging Research

The objective of this study was to provide a snapshot of organic food assortments in supermarkets in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, and Italy, and compare the packages used for five organic food products (eggs, meat, fish, mushrooms, berries). In addition, a comparison was made between packaging for regular and organic whole eggs. The highest number of organic products was found in the Danish supermarket. The main difference between the countries was in the use of national organic logos. Of the different food products, egg cartons had the most variation in materials and visual design. In all countries the product …

Antioxidant And Antidiabetic Properties Of Chinese And Indian Bitter Melons (Momordica Charantia L.), Li Wang, Arvazena Clardy, Dafeng Hui, Aiwu Gao, Ying Wu

Biology Faculty Research

Bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) has been used for anti-diabetes treatment for decades. Indian and Chinese bitter melons (BM) are two commonly produced cultivars in the US market. This study has comparatively evaluated the effects of two processing methods (fresh and freeze-drying) on Chinese and Indian BM by measuring their bioactivity in terms of total phenolic content (TPC), total triterpene content (TTC), antioxidant activity, and antidiabetic properties using the DPPH free radical scavenging and reducing power assays, and the α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition assays. The TPC (GAE mg/g dw) in freeze-dried BM were 6.03 and 6.09, and in fresh BM …

Islands In A Sea Of Aaruul: Globalization And Mongolian Cheesemakers, Pearse Anderson

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Despite being a sparsely-populated country with less than 2% of its land arable, Mongolia has developed a rich and complex food culture, notably for its meat and dairy products, which could soon be at an historic high thanks to the tens of millions of animals on Mongolian pastureland. Many Mongolians and non-Mongolians view the countryside as a sea of milk that is currently being underutilized for economic exploitation. Various projects, whether funded and organized by international NGOs, the Mongolian government, or private companies, have tried to use Mongolian’s dairy resources to fill Mongolian demand, with more recent private ventures also …

Evaluating The Impact Of Feed Supplementation On Productive And Reproductive Efficiency In Smallholder Dairy Cattle In Arusha, Tanzania, Hayley Hall

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This study was performed to determine if supplementing concentrates and/or minerals significantly affect productive and reproductive efficiency in smallholder dairy cattle in Arusha, Tanzania. The goal was to estimate the necessity and effectiveness of supplementing a forage diet on production and reproduction. Data was collected through interviews of small scale dairy cattle owners in nine regions within and around Arusha. Productive efficiency was measured by milk yield per cow per day. Reproductive efficiency was evaluated by the amount of time to heat resumption after calving and reproductive disease status. This was studied because determining the factors that improve the efficiency …

Eating Some Invasive Species Could Help To Mitigate The Impacts Of Climate Change-Related Invasions, And May Increase Future Food Security, Jesse Bull Saffeir

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Climate change is predicted to increase the spread and abundance of invasive species and to erode global food security. I hypothesized that by incorporating edible invasive species into local food sheds, these two problems could help to mitigate each other. I set out to answer two questions: could eating invasive species reduce their spread and abundance? And could eating invasive species minimize the impacts of climate-change related food shocks? To answer these questions, I surveyed the existing literature on human consumption of invasive species, created a list of criteria that make an invasive species suitable for management through human consumption, …

The Disparity Between Scientific Consensus And American Public Opinion Of Genetically Modified Organisms And Genetic Engineering, Matthew A. Cherubino

Student Publications

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetic engineering (GE) are accepted as safe and useful by the consensus of the scientific community. Their diverse utility has shown promise in addressing major challenges of the 21st century, including world hunger, global warming, and the prevalence of diet-related diseases (e.g. heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc.). A 2014 Pew Research Center survey revealed that while 88% of scientists agreed that GM foods were safe to eat, only 37% of American consumers agreed. Furthermore, only 35% of U.S. adults trusted scientists to accurately inform the public about GMOs. To explain this disparity, I synthesize information …

Encapsulation Of Astaxanthin-Enriched Camelina Seed Oil Obtained By Ethanol-Modified Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction, Liyang Xie

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

Astaxanthin is a high-value carotenoid widely used in the food, feed, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. Natural sources of astaxanthin are preferable to synthetic sources. However, current sources of natural astaxanthin are limited and fall short of global demand. In addition, effective extraction and stabilization strategies are needed before the utilization of natural astaxanthin in food applications. This work investigated 1) the feasibility of ethanol-modified supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) extraction of astaxanthin from engineered camelina seed, a potential source of natural astaxanthin, and 2) the potential of an emulsion-based system to protect astaxanthin after extraction. The physical properties of the emulsion …

Long-Term Use Of Antibiotics And Risk Of Colorectal Adenoma, Yin Cao, Kana Wu, Raaj Mehta, David A. Drew, Mingyang Song, Paul Lochhead, Long H. Nguyen, Jacques Izard, Charles S. Fuchs, Wendy S. Garrett, Curtis Huttenhower, Shuji Ogino, Edward L. Giovannucci, Andrew T. Chan

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

Objective: Recent evidence suggests that antibiotic use, which alters the gut microbiome, is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. However, the association between antibiotic use and risk of colorectal adenoma, the precursor for the majority of colorectal cancers, has not been investigated.

Design: We prospectively evaluated the association between antibiotic use at age 20–39 and 40–59 (assessed in 2004) and recent antibiotic use (assessed in 2008) with risk of subsequent colorectal adenoma among 16,642 women aged ≥ 60 enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study who underwent at least one colonoscopy through 2010. We used multivariate logistic …

Ale Beer Containing Free And Immobilized Lactobacillus Brevis, A Potential Delivery System For Probiotics, Kriza Faye Albacite Calumba

LSU Master's Theses

Probiotic products can improve gastrointestinal health and probiotics in ale beer may be attractive to health-conscious consumers. However, the alcohol in beer may decrease probiotic viability. A powder produced from durian fruit (Durio zibethinus) rind, a by-product that is currently unutilized, contains large amounts of fiber which can be used to immobilize probiotics. The objective of this study was to produce ale beer with free Lactobacillus brevis (FLB) and immobilized cells (ILB) on durian rind powder (DRP) as a potential delivery system for probiotics. L. brevis was immobilized in DRP then the morphology of FLB and ILB was …

Synergistic Effect And Mechanism Of Ε-Polylysine Hydrochloride And Nisin On Bacillus Cereus, Shi Wenyan, Sun Zhen

Food and Machinery

The bacteriostatic action and mechanism of both against Bacillus cereus were studied by using ε-polylysine hydrochloride and nisin alone and in combination. The alkaline phosphatase content, UV absorbing content, pyruvic acid content and SDS-PAGE gel electrophoresis were used as indicators to comprehensively evaluate the antibacterial activity of ε-polylysine hydrochloride and Nisin against Bacillus cereus. The results showed that ε-polylysine hydrochloride and Nisin had a synergistic inhibitory effect on Bacillus cereus. Nisin mainly destroyed cell wall membrane structure and increased the permeability of cell wall membrane, while ε-polylysine hydrochloride mainly affected the growth and metabolism of bacteria by affecting ATPase activity, …

Prediction Model Of Surface Heat Transfer Coefficient In Oil Frying Based On Dimensional Analysis, Zhang Hongwen, He Laping, Deng Li, Li Cuiqin, Feng Lunyuan, Chen Cuicui, Yu Bingyan, Chang Rui

Food and Machinery

Based on the four dimensionless factors derived by dimensional analysis, the dimensionless prediction model for fluid-to-particle surface heat transfer coefficients (h_fp) was fitted by multivariate regression analysis. After modified the model with the residual analysis method, the final corrected coefficient of determination values R2 reaches 0.973. Furthermore, the five groups of verification set data were used to verify the accuracy of the constructed model, the predicted value of the theoretical model had a high consistency with the calculated value of the measured data, and the average relative error was 2.79%. The research indicated that dimensional analysis combined with …

Measurement Of Geometric Parameters Affecting The Positioning Accuracy Of Fresh Lotus Seeds, Ma Qiucheng, Liu Kun, Long Hui, Li Yan, Li Junxiong, Guo Gengjun, He Jian, Xiao Jiang

Food and Machinery

Fresh Xiang lotus, the relative parameters of fresh lotus seeds affecting the precision of mechanical core removal were measured and analyzed. A model of the section circle of fresh lotus seed is obtained with the attributes of circle center coordinates, diameter and roundness error, according to the coordinate parameters of each contour point on the same circle of fresh lotus seed. The center coordinates of each section alone the axis of the lotus core are fitted with least square method. A linear equation of lotus geometry axis is established. The measurement model of coaxially error between lotus geometry axis and …

Preparation And Properties Of Limonene-Corn Starch Composite Film, Wang Yue, Wang Jianchuan, Pi Han, Deng Yue, Li Rui, Liang Xue, Wang Yihao, Liu Yaowen

Food and Machinery

A new type of degradable composite packaging film, limonene-corn starch composite film, was prepared by casting film forming method using corn starch, limonene and glycerin. The comprehensive properties of the composite membrane were analyzed by testing its mechanical properties, water vapor transmission rate, water absorption rate and the like. Results: compared with the pure corn starch film, the addition of limonene reduces the light transmittance of the composite film, and the mechanical properties and moisture barrier properties are improved, especially the elongation at break of the composite film is greatly improved. With the addittion of corn starch of 20 g, …

Inhibitory Effect Of Lactobacillus Bacteriocin Durancin Gl On L. Monocytogenes In Chilled Chicken, Wu Xueyou, Chen Zhengxing, Ju Xingrong

Food and Machinery

Lactobacillus bacteriocin is a kind of bacteriostatic protein or polypeptide produced by Lactobacillus. It has great application value in food preservation. In this study, Durancin GL, a Lactobacillus bacteriocin, was used to treat chilled chicken for storage. The antiseptic effect of Durancin GL on chilled chicken was investigated by sensory evaluation, quality analysis and inhibition of harmful microorganisms. The results show that treatment of chilled chicken with 200 AU/mL bacteriocin preservative solution can inhibit the growth of L. monocytogenes, slow down the increase of total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) content and pH, and slow down the deterioration of meat quality. …

Optimization Of Two Luteolin Derivatives Preparation From Artichoke By Hplc, Shi Mingyue, Cao Qingming, Li Qun, Zhong Wenhui, Wang Yuanqing, Liu Zhiwen, Zhang Xiping

Food and Machinery

This study describes a method for isolating two luteolin glycosides from artichokes（Cynara scolymus L.）by preparative liquid chromatography. The partion A27~29 (4 g) of 50% ethanol eluent was achieved by two steps, 70% ethanol extract of artichoke adsorbed by AB-8 macroporous resin and eluted with 20% ethanol, 50% ethanol and 80% ethanol successively. 0.32 g of target part C16~19 with target components H-01 (10.4%) and H-02 (5.1%) was achieved by two steps, A27~29 adsorbed by RP-C18 stationary phase column (270 mm×80 mm, 40~60 μm) and eluted with 30%, 48% and 100% methanol successively. Taking the resolution and shape of target peaks …

Study On The Microwave Aging Of Spirit And Optimiztion Of Its Process, Hu Shiqi, Luan Donglei, Fan Yuxia, Lai Keqiang

Food and Machinery

In this study, Luzhou-flavor spirit was processed by microwave, and the effects of microwave aging temperature, microwave power and processing time were investigated. The results showed that the best quality could be obtained, under the controlling conditions of, the microwave power 70 W, with microwave aging temperature at 60 ℃, and processing for 10 minutes. The total acid and ester contents of the spirit were 1.46 g/L and 2.98 g/L, respectively. There were significant differences (P＜0.05) in the total acid and ester contents between the raw spirit and microwave processing one. The content of esters increased after microwave processing, and …