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Research On Shell-Cracking Equipment And It's Working Parameter, Huang Yafang, Li Ke, Li Zongjun, Li Luoming

Food and Machinery

Bayberry seed shell-cracking equipment and it's working parameters were researched. The special equipment for that was prepared, and the optimization working parameters for bayberry seed shell cracking was achieved. Those optimal parameters are as follows: the cracking rotor runs 120r/min, the cracked rate for the first level bayberry nuclear 98.75% with the roller spacing 6.5 mm, and the naked seed obtained is 11.62%; for the second level, the cracked rate is 95.98% at roller spacing 3.5 mm, and naked seed obtained is 11.21%; for the third level, the parameters are 90.80%, 3.5 mm, and 9.91%. By statistical analysis, total shell …

Study On Color Change Of Liquid-Immersed Quick-Frozen Papaya Pulp During Frozen Storage, Yu Ming, Chen Haiqiang, Liang Zuanhao, Ye Yunqing, Yang Gongming

Food and Machinery

The color parameters(L, a, b,ΔE), lycopene content and β-carotene content of papaya pulp were determined, to study the color change of papaya pulp by liquid-immersed quick-freezing during frozen storage. The result showed：During storage, The color stability of papaya pulp by liquid-immersed quick-freezing was better than that by air convection freezing. The degradation of lycopene was the major cause of color change. Compared with the air convection freezing, liquid-immersed quick-freezing can improve the lycopene degradation activation energy by nearly 2 times, better for inhibiting the degradation to maintain stable color.

Identifying The Critical Factors Affecting Consumer's Seeking Food Safety Information Behavior, Liu Ruixin, Wu Linhai

Food and Machinery

Based on the system of 17 factors affecting consumer's seeking food safety information behavior, Fuzzy set theory and DEMATEL method was used to discover the factors' attributes and their relations, then identify 7 critical factors among the system, including consumers' education level, the degree of attention to food safety, consumer attention to health, the perceived risk of food safety, product knowledge, food brands, the food certification of quality, According to the conclusion, enterprises should strengthen product quality and brand construction, promote food safety certification.

Effects Of Non-Starch Polysaccharides In Wheat Bran On Quality Of Baking Products, Wang Li, Yang Wei, Qian Haifeng, Zhang Hui, Qi Xiguang

Food and Machinery

The effects of non-starch polysaccharides in wheat bran, arabinoxylans and β-glucan, on the quality of baking products were summarized. Their structure characteristics, physicochemical properties and physiological functions of the two non-starch polysaccharides were introduced. Their effects on the quality of baking products were also summarized on the base of analyzing their rheological properties, nutrition, sensory quality, and storage. At last, the related mechanisms were discussed.

Research Progress Of Ultrasonic Effect On Protein Extraction And Modification, Wu Qian, Zhang Lifen, Chen Fusheng

Food and Machinery

Protein is the basis of life activity, and is also one of the three largest indispensable energy materials. Ultrasonic, as a physical technique, has been applied in the research of extraction and modification of large molecules such as proteins and polysaccharides. The effect of ultrasonic on the physical and chemical properties, structure and functional properties of protein was discussed, and put forward the direction and expectation.

Research Progress On Ultra-High Pressure Technology For Preservation Of Aquatic Products, Chen Yangyi, Xie Jing, Zhong Xiaofan, Lan Weiqing, Zhu Wanyu, Liu Jiaxuan

Food and Machinery

Ultra-high pressure is a new food processing technology, which is subjected to food with high pressure in more than 100 MPa at room temperature or low temperature in order to achieve the sterilization or to alter the food attributes. The effects of ultra high pressure on food microorganism, enzymes, structure, color, flavor and nutrition were discussed. The application of high pressure technology was summarized and the prospects were proposed.

Research Progress On Cold Chain Logistics Technique Of Vegetables, Yan Can, Liu Sheng, Jia Lie, Wang Da, Zhang Xiaofang

Food and Machinery

The postharvest vegetables have high respiration rate and are easy to perish at high temperature with high moisture. Therefore, it is very important for postharvest vegetables to precool the temperature approach the appropriate storage temperature. Then the vegetables are stored, transported, sold and preserved in fridges in the condition. Cold chain logistic is a physical method, keeping qualities and prolonging the shelf life of vegetables, and then providing customers with fresh, green, safety, nutrition vegetables. In this review, the author described situations and applications of precooling, storage, transportation and marketing of vegetables at home and abroad, which provide a reference …

Determining Antimicrobial Activity In Hydrolysates Obtained From Buttermilk Substrates By Trypsin And Pepsin, Deborah Kim, Karen Ramun, Stephanie Carpintero, Suyapa Padillo, Antonio-Jose Trujillo, Rafael Jimenez-Flores

STAR Program Research Presentations

Milk proteins within their structure and sequence, contain peptides that exhibit antithrombotic, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, antihypertensive, and other bioactivities. These peptides are released as the enzymes cleave milk proteins at certain locations of the amino acid chains. In this research, four different substrates were hydrolyzed with the gastrointestinal enzymes, pepsin and trypsin. The substrates were buttermilk (BM) and whey buttermilk (WBM), which are waste products of butter and cheese production, and supercritical CO₂ fluid (SFE) treated buttermilk (S-BM) and whey buttermilk (S-WBM). SFE acts as a solvent which removes triglycerides from the substrates and changes the overall composition of samples. …

Ability Of The Gut Microbiota To Produce Pufa-Derived Bacterial Metabolites: Proof Of Concept In Germ-Free Versus Conventionalized Mice, Céline Druart, Laure B. Bindels, Robert Schmaltz, Audrey M. Neyrinck, Patrice D. Cani, Jens Walter, Amanda E. Ramer-Tait, Nathalie M. Delzenne

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

Scope—The gut microbiota is able to modulate host physiology through the production of bioactive metabolites. Our recent studies suggest that changes in gut microbiota composition upon prebiotics supplementation alter tissue levels of PUFA-derived metabolites in mice. However, in vivo evidence that gut microbes produces PUFA-derived metabolites is lacking. This study aimed to decipher the contribution of gut microbes versus that of the host in PUFA-derived metabolite production.

Methods and results—To achieve this goal, we compared the proportion of PUFA-derived metabolites and the expression of fatty acid desaturases in germ-free (GF) and conventionalized (CONV) mice fed either a low …

Influence Of Native And Processed Cereal Grain Fibers On Gut Health, Junyi Yang

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

Cereal fibers that can be metabolized by gut microbiota have been shown to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Increased consumption of cereal fibers may improve host / gut microbiota interactions in obesity and other metabolic diseases by normalizing gut dysbiosis. The present dissertation describes four research projects to assess the impact of cereal dietary fibers on gut microbiota and host metabolism. In the first study, we determined the treatment temperatures for production of soluble, non-digestible, feruloylated oligo- and polysaccharides (FOPS) from maize bran and wheat bran, and determined the fermentation properties of partially purified FOPS from …

Growing South Dakota (Summer 2015), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

[Page] 2 Exciting New Era Underway: New Facilities & New Degree Offerings Coming To Fruition
[Page] 5 USDA Report Touts Agriculture Among Best Fields For College Grads
[Page] 6 Critical Need: Essential Services Of ADRDL Need Support For Modernized Facility
[Page] 8 Quarterly Colloquium: State's Ag Leaders Collaborate
[Page] 9 Profiles In Leadership: Developing A Museum To Enrich And Transform Lives
[Page] 10 Productive Partnerships: Collaboration Between Producers & Researchers Guides Research Farm Efforts
[Page] 12 Coordinated Effort: SDSU's John Ball Serves Dual Role To Benefit South Dakota's Trees
[Page] 14 Progressive Perspective: Dan Oedekoven Reflects On Extension's Evolution
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Evaluation Of Xanthan/Enzymatically Modified Guar Gum Mixtures In Oil-In-Water Emulsions, Pavan Kumar Chityala

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Oil-in-water emulsions have wide range of applications in food industry because of their structure-forming properties, and as delivery systems of polyunsaturated fatty acids into foods. The thermodynamic instability of oil and water, and high susceptibility of unsaturated fatty acids to oxidation lead to physical and oxidative stability in oil-in-water emulsions. These instability processes are generally controlled by incorporating proteins and polysaccharides into oil-in-water emulsions. The objective of this study was to evaluate xanthan/enzymatically modified guar (XG/EMG) polysaccharides on the physical and oxidative stability of 2 wt% whey protein stabilized oil-in-water emulsions containing 20% v/v menhaden fish oil. Enzymatic modified guar …

Preferences And Nutrient Composition: The Impact Of Flour Types On Battered Fried Food, Lobat Siahmakoun

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the impact of different flour-batter types on protein rich food in regard to people’s overall liking and sensory preferences (saltiness, flavor, texture, moisture, and color). In addition, all battered fried chicken, fish, shrimp, pork, and beef were analyzed for fat, calories, and protein content in the Central Analytical Laboratory at the University of Arkansas. Two hundred thirty-five participants completed the questionnaire containing five major sections. Respondents evaluated samples of battered fried chicken, fish, shrimp, pork, and beef using all-purpose flour (APF), rice-flour (RF), and potato flour (PF). Data was analyzed using binomial analysis and paired sample t-test …

Effects Of Food Label Education On Consumers' Sensory Perception And Awareness In Chicken Meat, Shilpa Samant

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Recently, sustainability and process-related label claims have gained immense popularity especially for meat products like chicken. Apart from providing consumers with required product information, these labels have an impact on consumer perception and purchase behavior. The objective of this study was to determine whether providing label information affects consumers’ awareness and attitude toward the claims found on chicken products. Additionally, it was analyzed if enhanced label understanding affects consumers’ sensory and quality perceptions along with purchase intent. A total of 110 participants were randomly distributed into 1 of 3 types of education sessions: (1) reading a flyer (passive learning), (2) …

Effects Of Soybean Pectin On Blood Glucose And Insulin Responses In Healthy Men, Melissa Ann Jones

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The goal of this study was to examine the effects of soy pectin on postprandial plasma glucose and insulin responses in healthy adult males␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣␣ intestinal microbiota to determine if differences in weight or body mass index would be linked to differences in microbiota populations. Pectin is a soluble fiber with demonstrated health benefits such as the ability to lower blood glucose and cholesterol, increase satiety leading to lower caloric intake, improve insulin resistance and lower inflammation. These benefits suggest that pectin may help in prevention and treatment of type II diabetes. Soy pectin is extracted from hulls, a waste product …

Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli (Stec) Detection Strategies With Formalin-Fixed Stec Cells, Christopher Adam Baker

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Certain pathogenic Escherichia coli known as Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are commensals in cattle, and typically cause bloody diarrhea in humans once the Stx toxin is secreted in invaded intestinal epithelial cells. Infections with STEC cells can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, which is commonly associated with kidney failure. Several STEC serogroups have been declared adulterants in raw, non-intact ground meat, and future regulations could potentially lead to a higher number of STEC serogroup detection strategies for these pathogenic microorganisms. Microbiological research laboratories may benefit from formalin-fixed STEC cells for periodic (daily, weekly, monthly, among others) instrument validation/calibration …

Effects Of Fungal Substance Soluble Dietary Fiber On Intestinal Peristalsis And Absorption In Mice, Yu Yougui, Li Zhonghai, Zhang Hui, Huang Guohua

Food and Machinery

In order to study on the effects of fungal substance soluble dietary fiber on the intestinal peristalsis and absorption in mice, 75 kunming mice were randomly assigned to 5 groups: blank control group fed with saline, control positive group fed with phenolphthalein solution of 50 mg/kg·BW and three testing groups fed with low (2.5 g/kg·BW), middle (5 g/kg·BW) and high (15 kg/kg·BW) dosages of soluble dietary fiber in fungal substances. The results indicated that fungal substance soluble dietary fiber had some effects in inhibiting mice weight gain (P<0.05) and there is a positive correlation between the dosages of soluble dietary fiber and the inhibition of weight gains, middle doses of soluble dietary fiber had a significant effect on intestinal peristalsis in mice (P<0.05), soluble dietary fiber enhanced intestinal peristalsis with great significance (P<0.01) of high dosage and remarkable significance (P<0.05) of middle dosage. The intestinal peristalsis is positively correlated with the dosage of the fungal substance soluble dietary fiber.The effect on intestinal peristalsis between high and low dosages of soluble dietary fiber is significantly different (P<0.05).

Changes Of Soluble Sugar In Lotus Seeds In Storage By Hplc-Refractive Index Detection, Liu Xingxing, Du Yuqian, Fang Feifei, Huang Xueyong, Luo Liping

Food and Machinery

Lotus seed has always been regarded as precious food stuff for its rich nutrition health care ingredients and high medicinal value, but like other grains, aging deterioration also occurred during storage.Using HPLC—RI to analysis the 5 kinds of soluble sugar (sucrose, fructose, maltose, glucose and raffinose) in lotus seeds with different storage years. The results showed that the sucrose content of fresh lotus seeds was the lowest, only 0.573 g/L, but the maltose content was 0.172 g/L, the highest in fresh lotus seeds. Maltose content declined significantly after storage one year, the decrease degree is more than 87%. The value …

Study On Dextran-Modified Sod And Its Enzyme Activity, Li Liang, Zhao Youxi, Ji Yizhi, Gong Ping

Food and Machinery

After the dextran oxidized and activated by NaIO₄, two aldehyde groups were obtained by ring-opening reaction. Then, the addition reaction happened between activated dextran and SOD. The modified SOD could keep its enzyme activity effectively, and the stability of the modified SOD in acid, alkali, ethanol, and at high temperature was improved, respectively. It approved that the SOD was modified by dextran successfully through the Infrared spectrum analysis of its structure.

Study Of Optimization Of Extraction Process Of Polysaccharides From Zizyphus Jujuba Cv. Muzao With Acidic Buffer By Response Surface Methodology, Li Huanyu, Wang Min, Li Wuxia, Wang Xiaoqin, Du Lijuan, Ji Xiaolong

Food and Machinery

With extraction ratio as response from Zizyphus jujuba cv. Muzao and citrate buffer solution as the extraction solvent, ultrasonic extraction technology were optimized by response surface methodology (RSM). The results showed that optimal ultrasonic extraction conditions were liquid-solid ratio of 23.1︰1(V︰m), extraction temperature of 68 ℃ and extraction power of 420 W, taking citrate buffer solution at pH 5.6 as the extraction agent. Under the optimal extraction conditions, and the resultant polysaccharides yield was (67.38±0.16)%, which was close to the predicted value of 67.63%. The results demonstrated that this method was feasible, and provided reference data for the extraction of …

Iodine Nutrition Survey In Hunan Province In 2014, Long Xiang, Tian Yan, Guo Shiyin

Food and Machinery

Through the inspection of Hunan Province students 8～10 years old and the pregnant women urine iodine level and thyroid volume and salt iodine content, analysis of iodine nutrition level of residents in regions in Hunan, the current evaluation of iodized salt concentration can meet the iodine nutrition level of the people in Hunan, and provide basis for decision making of targeted scientific iodine. Through the investigation, the results showed that: in 2012 the iodized salt concentration after adjustment, Hunan province still reached the standard of eliminating iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). The level of iodine nutrition of pregnant women was suitable, …

Effect Of Endogenous Minor Constituents And Association Colloids In Vegetable Oil On Lipid Oxidation, Gao Wei, Ding Yangping, Yang Jian

Food and Machinery

The mechanism of free radical chain reaction in lipid oxidation has been summarized. In addition, the role of endogenous trace constituents, such as oxygen, water, free fatty acids, monoacylglycerol and diacylglycerol, etc, on the oil oxidation has been highlighted. The existence of association colloids self-assembled by the surface active minor constituents in vegetable oil and the corresponding action on oil oxidation has all been discussed. The limiting the presence of pro-oxidants and the degrading of antioxidants should be limited strictly during oil refining, for the critical control point to enhance vegetable oil quality.

Research Progress On Determination Method Of Mineral Elements In Milk And Dairy Products, Chen Danjin, Mu Guangqing, Jiang Tiemin, Liu Jichao, Zhao Junying, Li Hedan, Chen Lijun

Food and Machinery

The number of kinds and the corresponding capacities of mineral elements in milk and dairy products are key criteria to evaluate their nutritional quality. Thus choosing an efficient, sensitive and rapid detection method for mineral elements is important to the research, production, and trade of dairy products. This paper first discussed the pretreatment method for digesting milk or diary products, and then made comparisons among different detection methods, including flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS), graphite furnace atomic absorption specteometry (GFAAS), hydride generation atomic absorption specteometry (HGAAS), atomic fluorescence spectrometric (AFS), atomic emission spectrometry (AES), inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrum (ICP—MS), enzyme-linked …

Progress On Refrigeration Systems And Cold Storage Methods Of Fishing Boats, Zhu Shixin, Xie Jing, Guo Yaojun, Wang Jinfeng, Tang Yuanrui

Food and Machinery

In the process of fishing on boats, refrigeration technology has a direct impact on the nutrition and economic value of catches. Based on the analysis of different refrigeration systems and methods of cold storage, the resent research progress on refrigeration systems was summarized, which might be useful to provide the basis for the improvements and optimization design of refrigeration system on the fishing boats. At present, there were four methods to keep the catches fresh by low temperature, such as iced preservation, sea water preservation, partial freezing preservation and freezing preservation. Among them, the former three refrigerated preservation methods usually …

Research Development On Preservation Methods Of Salmon, Zhang Ning, Xie Jing

Food and Machinery

Salmon has a delicious tasty and rich nutrition, but it’s perishable. Several current preservation methods such as cold storage, super-chilled storage, ice storage, controlled atmosphere were reviewed. The principles and characteristics of these methods were introduced. A review of research status in the preservation methods of salmon was analyzed, at the same time, some existing problems and future development trends of the preservation methods of salmon were also proposed.

Prokaryotic Diversity In The Rhizosphere Of Organic, Intensive, And Transitional Coffee Farms In Brazil, Adam Caldwell, Livia Silva, Cynthia Da Silva, Cleber Ouverney

Faculty Publications, Biological Sciences

Despite a continuous rise in consumption of coffee over the past 60 years and recent studies showing positive benefits linked to human health, intensive coffee farming practices have been associated with environmental damage, risks to human health, and reductions in biodiversity. In contrast, organic farming has become an increasingly popular alternative, with both environmental and health benefits. This study aimed to characterize and determine the differences in the prokaryotic soil microbiology of three Brazilian coffee farms: one practicing intensive farming, one practicing organic farming, and one undergoing a transition from intensive to organic practices. Soil samples were collected from 20 …

High Moisture Extrusion Of Oatmeal, Brandon F. Coleman

Master's Theses

Oats are considered to be a highly nutritious breakfast food available to consumers. Heightened consumer interest in functional food products and advances in human nutrition have led to increased levels of interest in the development of new oat based products (Webster and Wood 2011). Developments in technology have led to manufacturing of instant oatmeal, making the product more convenient to consumers. Low moisture extrusion processing is one of the most widely used methods to produce ready to eat breakfast cereals; however, there has been little research carried out to determine if high moisture extrusion methods would be viable. This study …

The Biological Consequences Of Kaolin Geophagia, Deloris Alexander, Desire Richardson, Lakisha Odom, Kara Cromwell, Dejuana Grant, Micoya Myers, Eddy Cadet, Hamid Mahama, Vijaya Rangari, Ralphenia Pace, Ramble Ankumah, Kokoasse Kpomblekou-A, Curtis Fluker

Professional Agricultural Workers Journal

Abstract

Kaolin geophagia is associated with the relief of gastrointestinal distress, but it may also cause adverse health effects on the body. This study was designed to: assess kaolin composition; test if 129SvEv mice would consume kaolin and determine the consequences of consumption; and assess rotational stress modulation of consumption. Thirteen kaolin samples were purchased from Alabama and Georgia stores. Chemical and physical properties were characterized for each sample using a Munsell chart, pH meter, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, Visible Near-InfraRed Spectra, and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry. Kaolin was then given to mice as food supplements and …

Dietary Microrna Database (Dmd): An Archive Database And Analytic Tool For Food-Borne Micrornas, Kevin Chiang, Jiang Shu, Janos Zempleni, Juan Cui

School of Computing: Faculty Publications

With the advent of high throughput technology, a huge amount of microRNA information has been added to the growing body of knowledge for non-coding RNAs. Here we present the Dietary MicroRNA Databases (DMD), the first repository for archiving and analyzing the published and novel microRNAs discovered in dietary resources. Currently there are fifteen types of dietary species, such as apple, grape, cow milk, and cow fat, included in the database originating from 9 plant and 5 animal species. Annotation for each entry, a mature microRNA indexed as DM0000*, covers information of the mature sequences, genome locations, hairpin structures of parental …

Consumer Evaluation: The Link Between Body Mass Index, Reward Sensitivity, Product Liking And Emotion, Malori Comer

Master's Theses

The objectives of this study were: (1) to evaluate consumer acceptance of cheeses varying in fat and sodium levels, (2) to determine if sensitivity to reward and body mass index has an effect on product liking based on fat or salt content, (3) to evaluate the use of FaceReader technology during consumer evaluation and, (4) to determine if consumer’s self-selected, conscious emotions matched with the expressed, subconscious emotions acquired by FaceReader.

Consumer acceptance testing (n=108) was conducted on two medium cheddar cheeses with varying fat levels and two low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheeses varying in sodium levels. Attributes were measured using …