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Effects Of Silver Carp Hydrolysate On Quality And In Vitro Protein Digestibility Of Freeze-Thawed Surimi Products, Liu Yongle, Tian Miaomiao, Li Xianghong, Yu Jian, Wang Faxiang, Wang Jianhui, Huang Yiqun

Food and Machinery

To investigate the effects of silver carp hydrolysate on the quality and in vitro protein digestibility of surimi products. Different amounts (0%, 2%, 4%, 6%) of silver carp hydrolysate were added to surimi products. The qualities (including cooking loss, water retention, whiteness, gel strength, hardness, elasticity and sensory evaluation) and in vitro protein digestibility of the products after freeze-thaw treatments were investigated, and the surimi products added with traditional cryoprotectant (4% sucrose+4% sorbitol) as the comparison. The addition of 2% hydrolysate can increase water holding and decrease cooking loss, and effectively reduce the decrease of gel strength, hardness, elasticity and …

Study On Enzymatic Combined Chemical Demulsification Process Of Emulsion From Enzyme-Assisted Aqueous Extraction Of Pumpkin Seed Oil, Zhang Gensheng, Yang Huiduo, Yue Xiaoxia, Liu Zhixin, Xu Chunming

Food and Machinery

In order to increase the extraction rate of pumpkin seed oil by enzyme-assisted aqueous extraction, using method of enzymatic combined chemical demulsification process by adding Bacillus licheniformis protease (pH 9~12) during emulsion from enzyme-assisted aqueous extraction of pumpkin seed oil. According to single factor experiment and response surface methodology, the best processes for enzymatic demulsification were: volume ratio of water to emulsion 0.9∶1 (mL/g), dosage of enzyme 3 078 U/g, hydrolysis temperature 51 ℃, hydrolysis time 2.5 h, and the demulsification rate of the verification experiment was 88.39%. The effect of adjusting the pH on emulsion stability and demulsification rate …

The Optimal Quantity Of Cut Tobacco Rolling Back Calculating Model For Cigarette Machine Based On Its Feature And The Principle Of Cigarette Processing, Xiang Hu, He Xiaoqiang, Wang Long, Zou Yusheng, Liu Geyi, Yang Tao, Li Shaochen

Food and Machinery

In order to find out the optimal quantity of cut tobacco rolling back for cigarette machine, a model was built according to cigarette features, ecreteur specifications and the track of cut tobacco adsorbed specifications based on the principle of cigarette processing. The quantity of tobacco rolling back which calculated by this model could be appropriate through application cases, and this quantity of tobacco rolling back could provide the enough cut tobacco for cigarette. Moreover, it also could reduce the cigarette dust content and promote the quality of cigarette. The method calculating the quantity of cut tobacco rolling back promoted by …

Seasonal Dynamics Of Respiratory Tract Infections From Group A Streptococcus Beta Hemoliticus In The Region Of Gjakova, Kosovo, Arianeta Nura, Naser Ramadani, Etleva Hamzaraj

UBT International Conference

The aim of this study was to investigate the carrier rates of group A beta hemolytic Streptococcus (GAS) in upper respiratory tract during the various seasons of the year. We have performed a study in population of Gjakova region during the year 2017, were we have analysed 1590 cases. In the total cases that are studied from us, 84% has been negative in there culture and 16 % of this cases are resulted positive with presence of GAS. In our study the rate of isolation was 35 % in spring, 14 % in summer, 15 % in autumn and 36 …

Determination Of Control Parametres Of Land And Economic Development Of The Region Of Struga, Suzana Aliu, Fidan Feka, Hyzer Rizani, Fisnik Laha, Valon Durguti

UBT International Conference

Problem statement: Defining the control parameters of land, before that it be used to plant a culture is an important for the economic development of that region. Aproach: This paper treats the economical development for the quality of the land , Object of this study is determination of control parameters in land of Struga Region like Humus, pH -value, CaCO3, K2O, P2O5, total Azot. Results: The results that were achieved in this study showed the significant difference in the quality of land. Indication for this are the smoll value of K2O which results goes from 4.81 mg/100g land to 15.22mg/100g …

Methods For Determining Air Quality In The Microbiological Aspect In The Production Of Coal & Base Fresh Cooling Plates In The “Fluidi” Company, Gjilan-Kosovo, Luljeta Ajdini

UBT International Conference

This paper provides a biomonitoring activity, based on microorganisms (Total Bacteria, Bacteria with coliform origin, E. coli as, Yest and Moods), performed by the author, professional associate in "Fluidi" Sh.pk, in cooperation with the microbiology and technology technician at the above-mentioned company. The methods applied during the biomonitoring research work are done in the production areas and in the internal microbiology laboratory at the Fluidi company, in the existing wells, in the spaces where the raw material and the repromaterial are stored, in the spaces where the sugar is stored, in the technical preparation areas water for production, in the …

Evaluation Of Lead Concentration On Agriculture Surface Soil Around The Former Battery Production, Berat, Albania, Mirela Alushllari, Nikolla Civici

UBT International Conference

A study was performed to investigate the distribution of lead concentration on the surface soils samples at a distance 80-2000 m around the former Factory Production of Batteries to Berat, Albania. There were two goals of this study: to assessment of the environmental and impact of the industrial lead waste in the surface soil around the former Factory of Battery Production; and comparison the concentration of lead in the planted areas where the inhabitants cultivate agricultural products with untreated surface soil. To achieve the goals of the work, initially are selected 33 surface sampling points of soil. 20 of them …

The Quantitative Determination Of Iron, Copper And Zinc In The Wine By Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Valon Durguti, Suzana Aliu, Fisnik Laha, Fidan Feka

UBT International Conference

Through the use of the analytical method known as Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (FAAS), we have analyzed a certain number of red and white wines. The aim of this study work has been to determine quantitatively the presence of Fe, Cu and Zn in different wines, and during different stages of winemaking, and whether these heavy metals are present within the limits set by the EU directive EC 606/2009 and OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine). None of the analyzed samples has exceeded the limits set by the EU and OIV, expect here a sample (Rhine Riesling) which we …

A Comparative Study Of Batch Fermentation Performance Of Saccharomyces Carlsbengensis And Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Based On Kinetic Parameters, Luljeta Pinguli, Ilirjan Malollari, Anisa Dhroso, Hasime Manaj, Dhurata Premtis

UBT International Conference

Biological systems are very complex regarding their kinetic behavior. There are many models that intend to predict fermentation performance, although Monod equation remains the best model. A detailed investigation of batch fermentation process at room temperature for two different types of yeast Sacharomyces carlsbegensis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae was carried out. Batch fermentation experiments were carried in 1 liter bioreactors, in the same medium, time and fermentation conditions. Kinetic constants were used to compare fermentation performance under similar conditions. Kinetic parameters investigation was done based on growth kinetics, ethanol productivity and substrate consumption (glucose) using computer simulation for different kinetic models. …

Analytical Evaluation Of Paper Degradation, Drita Abazi, Teresa Ferreira, Cristina Barrocas Dias, Ana Manhita, Margarida Nunes, Suzana Aliu

UBT International Conference

In this paper the object of study was to determine the chemical nature of foxing stains in paper.The purpose of our study was to deepen the knowledge on the paper with special emphasis on foxing stains, their chemical nature and morphological aspects of foxing stains in paper.The methods used are photography under different illuminations and optical microscopy. The presence of fibers disruption was observed with scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), it was used Attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) was also used. Micro X-ray diffraction was used to evaluate the crystalline fillers in the …

Assessment Of Lead Concentration In The Aerosol Sampling Using Different Analytical Techniques, Mirela Alushllari, Nikolla Civici

UBT International Conference

The instrumental methods of analysis with destructive and non- destructive used to determine metals concentration in aerosol samples. The purpose of this study is to determine the lead concentration in aerosol samples using different analytical techniques. We have selected 8 aerosols samples, which are divided in two parts and only one in four parts. We have analyzed a total 18 filter aerosol samples. Aerosol samples are collected in Tirana and Elbasan cities and were analyzed for lead content by using Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and X-ray Fluorescence in the Institute of Applied Nuclear Physics, University …

Impact Of Temperature On Beer Fermentation Kinetics, Hasime Manaj, Luljeta Pinguli, Ilirjan Malollari, Anisa Dhroso

UBT International Conference

Microbial processes are highly dependent on temperature. This paper aims to study the influence of temperature on fermentation process on experimental and industrial scale. We were focused to determine the pre- exponential coefficients and the activation energy for experimental and industrial conditions and to quantify the amount of heat to be removed from fermenter to keep it under constant temperature during fermentation process. Substrate used for fermentation was beer industrial wort 120 Balling and yeast strain used was bottom fermentation yeast "Saccharomyces Carlsbegensis SP 35". Evaluation and comparison of kinetic parameters in different fermentation conditions were carried out. Temperatures used …

Occurrence Of Ochratoxin A In Food Commodities Consumed In Prishtina Market, Jeton Spahiu, Driton Topis, Manfred Gareis, Adem Rama, Kurtesh Sherifi

UBT International Conference

Ochratoxin A (OTA), is a mycotoxin, produced by a number Aspergillus species and Penicillium verrucosum, can be found in several food commodities including cereals, wine, coffee, cacao, spices or dried fruits, milk, meat resulting in a chronic human exposure. According to the toxicological studies, OTA has been shown to be nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic, teratogenic and immunotoxic to animals and human. It is a regulated mycotoxin and maximum limits in a wide range of foodstuffs have been established by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006. . The aim of our study was to investigate the presence of OTA in cereal derived products and …

Optimization Of The Ground For Cab 6p (Prunus Cerasus), Avdirrahman Gashi, Sami Gashi, Taulant Mitrushi, Edlira Kukali

UBT International Conference

Rooting is a process that is induced by many difficulties, especially in fruit trees. For this reason, four nutrient terrains that contain different concentrations of auxin ANA (α-naphthaleneacetic acid), BAP, GA3 and macro and micronutrient MSs are compared. Rizogenesis is observed after three to four weeks of cultivation on the ground of rupture. Explants react differently in each field used (Figures 4,5,6,7). The concentration of inorganic and auxinous ANA salts on the nutrient terrains affects the rooting index and the characteristics of the roots. Plants of the prunus cerasium L species showed better results during rooting cultivation I, where the …

Industrial Contamination Impact On Food Chain In Correlation To Poultry Eggs, Afete-Shala Musliu, Nexhat Balaj, Sami Makolli

UBT International Conference

Industrial contamination is one of the biggest concerns nowadays. The town of Mitrovica is located in the northern part of Kosovo, around 40 km north of the capital Pristina, with around 330 km2 and approximately 71,600 inhabitants, excluding the northern part of the city, in an altitude of about 500-550m. The town has the largest complex of mining and metallurgy in Europe -"Trepça", known for exploitation of Pb, Zn and Cd, and, as a consequence, Mitrovica continues to be one of the most polluted cities in Kosovo as in air, soil and water. The anthropogenic source of heavy metals in …

The Level Of Nutritional Values On Kids Aged 4-6 Years Old Fed In The Preschools Of Pollog Region, Gafur Xhabiri, Era Bruçi, Sara Selimi

UBT International Conference

The period of preschool kids is between 4-6 years old. Kids of this age need to eat healthy, they firstly need to satisfy energetic needs then the needs of macronutrients and micronutrients following the given recommendations, from which they will improve some eating habits too.The study has been conducted on some public and private preschools on the Pollog region when kids aged 4-6 consume 75% of the daily food on which the study is based on.From the conducted analysis it has been proven that that the energy intake of the mentioned age is matching the normative which is around 1200 …

Isolation And Characterization Of Natural Protease Producers Of Bacillus Spp. From Soil Samples, Ylberinë Baliu, Bahtir Hyseni, Shkëlqim Hyseni, Aida Rushiti, Flora Ferati, Fatos Rexhepi, Rifat Morina, Sabri Hajdini, Emrah Nikerel

UBT International Conference

Proteases are group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of proteins, resulting in peptide and amino acid production. These are considered as commercially most significant among industrial enzymes, consisting about 60% of the total enzyme market. Proteases have wide areas of application in several industries like food, detergent, textile, pulp and paper, and pharmaceutical industries, as these offer environmentally benign, sustainable solutions to several challenges in the corresponding industry.Enzymes can be produced by plants, animals or microorganisms, yet the majority is produced by (recombinant) microorganisms, typically with modified features for high enzyme production. However, for e.g. food industry, the use …

Modeling The Effect Of Temperature On Rheological Properties Of Red Wine, Anisa Dhroso, Hasime Manaj, Ilirjan Malollari, Berisha Varvara

UBT International Conference

Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced through the partial or total fermentation of grapes. Wine is characterized by color: white, pink or rose, and red. Red wine available in Albanian market was characterized for physicochemical and rheological properties. In the first phase, the physicochemical parameters were determined: density, total acidity, volatile acids, content of the alcohol, reduced sugars, free SO2, total SO2, pH and electric conductivity. In the second phase of the study, density and dynamic viscosity were experimentally determined as a function of temperature from 5 to 40°C. Kinematic viscosity and fluidity were determined according to the definitions. The …

Interaction Of Nanofibers With Epithelial Cells In The Digestive System, Agron Millaku

UBT International Conference

In this study, we provide the evidence of interaction of tungsten nanofibres (NF- WOx) with epithelial cells in the digestive tube of a test organism, woodlouse Porcellio Scaber studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). When the nanofibers enter the body through food, not all of them pass through the digestive system, without an interaction with the epithelial cells. The result has provided us that in some areas nanofibers can react with epithelial cells on the digestive tube very fast. The images which were taken in the treated samples through scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis clearly show such …

Study Of Foods Declared As Gmo Free In The Market Of Republic Of Kosovo, Ismail Ferati, Namik Durmishi, Diellëz Arifi, Sara Selim, Ardit Hoti

UBT International Conference

In this study, several samples from two different producers that are present in the Kosovo market and which are declared as GMO free are analyzed, the method of analysis is Agrastrip® GMO - Romer labs®. Samples were taken on a random basis in the market and the focus of the study were two products (corn and soy). As this problem is relatively new in the Republic of Kosovo, some theoretical and practical issues will be addressed by referring to the researchers in this field: what are GMOs and why GM foods are produced, the distinction to be made (myths and …

The Impact Of Activated Carbon At Some Water Wells Parameters, Fidane Feka, Fisnik Laha, Syzana Aliu, Hyzer Rizani, Valon Durguti

UBT International Conference

Increasingly, the demand for quality water is growing, and finding alternative ways for wells water treatment is under way.The purpose of this study is to apply activated carbon at the wells water treatment, whereby several parameters are measured such as pH, electric conductivity, total chlorine and iron, before carbon-activated treatment and after being treated with activated carbon.From the observed testing results, a change in results after the treatment phase was observed: a decrease in electrical conductivity in all samples, as well as in all samples treated we got an increase in pH value and total chlorine, whereas in the iron …

Identification Of Shark Species In Commercial Products Using Dna Barcoding, Rosalee S. Hellberg, Rachel B. Isaacs, Eduardo L. Hernandez

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

Sharks are harvested globally and sold in a variety of commercial products. However, they are particularly vulnerable to overfishing and many species are considered protected or endangered. The objective of this study was to identify species in various commercial shark products and to assess the effectiveness of three different DNA barcoding primer sets. Thirty-five products were collected for this study, including fillets, jerky, soup, and cartilage pills. DNA barcoding of these products was undertaken using two full-length primer sets and one mini-barcode primer set within the cytochrome c oxidase subunit (COI) gene. Successfully sequenced samples were then analyzed and identified …

Rodney Taylor, Rodney Taylor, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Rodney Taylor is the Director of Food and Nutrition Services for Fairfax County, Virginia, Public Schools. He was formerly Director of Nutrition Services for the Riverside Unified School District in Riverside, California. He holds a B.S. degree in Public Administration from California State University. A noted pioneer and expert in farm-to-school salad bars, Rodney is known for establishing the “Farmers Market Salad Bar” program in 1997 while working as Director of Food and Nutrition Services in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Rodney served on the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, the University of California President’s Advisory Commission …

Antonini, Virginia (Fa 1221), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1221. Student paper titled “Moonshining” in which Virginia Antonini details the process of distilling moonshine from harvest to bottling. Antonini describes the equipment used to produce moonshine and includes several stories told by her informant, a man only referred to as “Jim,” about his methods and various run-ins with the law. The author also includes her mother’s wine recipe and additional “home brew” stories.

Use Of Uv Treated Milk Powder To Increase Vaccine Efficacy In The Elderly, Sara Schaefer, Kasper Arthur Hettinga, James Cullor, J. Bruce German, University Of Nebraska - Lincoln

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

Aging populations experience a decline in adaptive immune system function also known as immunosenesence. Protein nutrition has been shown to stimulate and strengthen the immune system, and such approaches are needed for this growing segment of the population. A controlled, randomized, double blind pilot study was conducted to compare two different protein sources (soy and dairy) as nutritional supplementation to enhance vaccine response. Our objective was to examine the immune stimulating effects of dairy protein subjected to ultraviolet radiation (UV-C) radiation treatment process instead of pasteurization. Participants were 21 healthy individuals over 60 years of age who consumed 6 g …

Acidulant Effect On Greening, Reducing Capacity, And Tryptophan Fluorescence Of Sunflower Butter Cookie Dough During Refrigerated Storage, Joele Tsopkeng Atonfack, Zeynep Akyol Ataman, Lilian M. Were

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

BACKGROUND: Sunflower seed derived butter can be a source of protein and phenolic antioxidants in refrigerated dough. Chlorogenic quinone-amino acid induced greening can however occur at alkaline pH, which could result in less bioavailable conjugated phenol-amino acids. Acidulants were tested as potential anti-greening ingredients in refrigerated chemically leavened cookie dough. Effect of refrigerated storage time, leavening agents and acidulants on tryptophan fluorescence (»ex=280nm, »em=300-500), color (hunter LAB), reducing capacity (DPPH and Folin-Ciocalteu reagent reducing capacity/FCRC), and hydroxycinnamic acids were measured.

RESULTS: The pH range of acidified doughs was 4.83–6.98 compared to 7.65- 9.18 in nonacidified leavened doughs after 24 days. …

Jamal Hazzan, Jamal Hazzan, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Jamal Hazzan is a retired school nutrition program administrator with a strong track record in effectively managing stakeholders, revenue, and profit growth in multiple school districts. He has successfully led and participated on strategic planning committees. Many schools under his direction are recipients of HealthierUS School Challenge awards. Jamal holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from State University of New York at Buffalo and an MBA from Sam Houston State University. He is a member of the Texas Association for School Nutrition, and his program has been recognized by the association as a “Program of Excellence.” He has held office, …

Computational Modeling And Functional Characterization Of A Ggchi: A Class Iii Chitinase From Corms Of Gladiolus Grandiflorus, Maria Rafiq, Ashiq Hussain, Kausar Hussain Shah, Qamar Saeed, Muhammad Umair Sial, Zahid Ali, Friedrich Buck, Richard E. Goodman, Binish Khaliq, Uzma Ishaq, Mirza Ahsen Baig, Aisha Munawar, Seema Mahmood, Ahmed Akrem

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

The present study describes the predicted model and functional characterization of an endochitinase (30 kDa) from corms of Gladiolus grandiflorus. ESI-QTOF-MS generated peptide showed 96% sequence homology with family 18, Class III acidic endochitinase of Gladiolus gandavensis. Purified G. grandiflorus chitinase (GgChi) hydrolyzed 4-methylumbelliferyl b-DN, N0,N00-triacetylchitotriose substrate showing specific endochitinase activity. Since no structural details of GgChi were available in the Protein Data Bank (PDB), a homology model was predicted using the coordinate information of Crocus vernus chitinase (PDB ID: 3SIM). Ramachandran plot indicated 84.5% in most favored region, 14.8% in additional and 0.6% in generously allowed region while no …

Quality Of High-Protein Diet Bar Plus Chia (Salvia Hispanica L.) Grain Evaluated Sensorially By Untrained Tasters, Natalie Veggi, Fabrício Azevedo Voltarelli, Jeann Marcos Nascimento Pereira, Wanessa Costa Silva, James Wilfred Navalta, Daniela Fernanda Lima De Carvalho Cavenaghi, Wander Miguel De Barros

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Research

The objective of this study was to develop, analyze composition and evaluate the microbiological and sensory characteristics of high-protein diet bars (PB) with the addition of chia grain (Salvia hispanica L.), partially replacing isolated soy protein and concentrated whey protein, in proportions of 0, 10, 15 and 20%. The proximate composition was analyzed of PB, for microbiological quality of Bacillus cereus, Filamentous fungi and yeast count, total fecal coliforms, and Salmonella ssp. search. Sensory analysis was performed utilizing acceptance testing of characteristics on a nine-point hedonic scale for various attributes, including purchasing intention of the tested PB. Bars showed 20% …

Using Clinical Technology In Epic To Impact Malnutrition Reimbursement, Melissa Faura Rd, Ldn, Catherine Carter Rd, Ldn, Melinda Polk Ms, Rd, Cnsc, Ldn, Suzanne Ickes Rd, Ldn, Kimberly Procaccino Mba, Rd, Ldn, Ann Flickinger Ms, Rd, Ldn

Clinical Nutrition Service

No abstract provided.