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Study On The Determination Method Of Potato Peeling Rate, Li Shangzhen, Zhu Lixue, Zhang Shiang, Yang Songxia, Yao Huaping, Huang Jianyu

Food and Machinery

Proposed a pixel ratio measurement method, and designs 3 different potato models and 3 different peeling rate orthogonal tests through the model verification method, to verify the determination method. The experimental results showed that there was no significant difference between the actual measured value and the theoretical calculated value of the potato model in the 95% confidence interval, which indicated that the proposed pixel ratio measurement method had a strong credibility in the calculation of the peeling rate of potato. This method is scientific and feasible to evaluate the peeling effect of potatoes, and can be used as an effective …

Research Progress Of Fish Primary Processing Equipment Andautomatic Monitoring Technology, Huang Jianbin, Cheng Fang

Food and Machinery

The research progresses of fish primary processing machinery at home and abroad were reviewed in this study. Moreover the automatic monitoring technology and its application in aquatic products processing were introduced, from two aspects of material processing quality and the equipment running status. This would help to improve the efficiency and quality of fish primary processing and promote technology upgrading of aquatic processing industry.

Review Of Numerical Simulation Of Fluid-Particle Food Thermal Processing Based On Heat And Mass Transfer Theory Of Porous Media, Yu Bingyan, Deng Li, Cheng Fen, Xu Jia, Shi Yu

Food and Machinery

This review outlined the principle and development of mathematical model based on the theory of heat and mass transfer in porous media. The research emphasis and its progress of mathematical model in the development and application were analyzed from the aspects of evaporation description, parameter determination and definite conditions and so on. Thereafter, an introduction of the advantages and disadvantages of the porous media mathematical model which applied in food thermal processing were given. Moreover, the development prospects of porous media mathematical model applied to fluid-particles food thermal processing were also summarized，which provided a reference for the numerical simulation research …

Research Progress Of Determination Of Benzo-A-Pyrene In Edible Areca Nut, Fu Xiaomei, Li Zongjun, Zhao Zhiyou, Luo Fenglian

Food and Machinery

Smoked areca nuts contain harmful substances such as benzo-a-pyrene on its surface, because they are cured in wood smoke in the initial processing process. People's health is seriously threatened by these harmful substances. It is crucial for people to monitor the residues of benzo-a-pyrene effectively in areca nut to ensure the food safety. The sources of benzo-a-pyrene pollution in edible areca nut and the pretreatment methods for detecting benzo-a-pyrene in edible areca nut are summarized in this study, and several instrumental methods for the determination of benzo-a-pyrene in food are also evaluated. Our study is helpful to improving deficiencies and …

Review On Ice Crystal Shape And Assisted Freezing Methods Of Quick-Frozen Food, Chen Cong, Yang Dazhang, Xie Jing

Food and Machinery

In this paper, the food quick-freezing technology, the shape of ice crystal at different freezing rates and methods for observing ice crystals are described. The research progress of pressure-assisted freezing, electrostatic-assisted freezing and magnetic-assisted freezing in recent years is reviewed. The direct method can directly observe the ice crystal formed during the freezing process. The indirect method analyzes the ice crystal characteristics by observing the gap left by the ice crystal in the food after freezing. Pressure-assisted freezing can improve the super-cooling degree. When the pressure is released, the ice crystals formed by instantaneous freezing are fine and evenly distributed. …

Research Progress Of Trans-Critical Co2 Refrigeration Cycle System And Application, Xuan Fuchen, Xie Jing

Food and Machinery

In this review, the research progress of compressor, evaporator and air cooler in trans-critical CO₂ refrigeration system was analyzed. It was concluded that the method of improving the refrigeration efficiency and the optimum heat transfer efficiency of the trans-critical CO₂ refrigeration system was obtained. The application of trans-critical CO₂ refrigeration cycle in CO₂ automotive air conditioning, heat pump and food processing were also discussed. The problems of high system pressure in CO₂ refrigeration cycle in heat pump were analyzed. Finally, it was proposed that the development of oil-free compressor in trans-critical CO₂ refrigeration cycle …

Research Progress Of Cold Storage Type Incubator, Wang Xuesong, Xie Jing

Food and Machinery

With the development of phase change coolants and insulation technologies, it is expected that the cold storage incubators will be more economical, environmentally friendly, and durable, and have a positive impact on cold chain logistics and people's lives. Firstly, three types of organic, inorganic, and composite phase-change coolants used in cold storage incubators, as well as new cold storage agents such as microcapsule cold storage agents and nano-coolant developed in recent years were reviewed. Then, from thermal insulation materials and temperature fields, in terms of uniformity, the progress of design optimization of cold storage incubator were expounded, and the feasibility …

Preparation And Identification Of The Monoclonal Antibody Of Kunitz Trypsin Inhibitor From Soybean, Wang Yao, Li Yanhong, Cao Jinbo, Sun Yaning, Xing Yunrui, Chen Xiujin, Deng Ruiguang, Hu Xiaofei

Food and Machinery

To prepare monoclonal antibodies against soybean Kunitz trypsin inhibitor (KTI) with good immunological characteristics. BALB/c mice were used to immunize with 50 μg of KTI, the antiserum titer and sensitivity were identified via indirect ELISA and indirect competitive ELISA. The mice which serum has better titer and sensitivity were selected for cell fusing, then he hybridoma cell strain which stabilization secreted KTI monoclonal antibody (mAb) were screened. Thereafter, mAb was prepared by inducing ascites in vivo and identified the immunological characteristics. The result indicated that the NO.1 mouse was confirmed to produce the antibody with the highest titre, IC_{50 …}

Simultaneous Determination Of Flavonoids In Fruits Of Rosa Davurica Pall. By Hplc And Measurement Of Their Activities In Vitro, Di Song, Zhong Fangli, Zhang Xiaoli, Wang Xiaolin, Lei Yongping

Food and Machinery

Simultaneous determination of four flavonoids in extracts of the fruits of Rosa davurica pall.(FRDP) by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was carried out, and the in vitro activities of extracts of FRDP, four flavonoids and their compound compatibility were measured by UV method. The results showed that the contents of hyperoside, rutin, quercetin and luteolin of the extract of FRDP were 607.98, 450.63, 187.32 and 12.68 μg/g respectively. The extracts of FRDP, four flavonoids and their compound compatibility all have certain antioxidant activities in vitro, and the activity of extracts of FRDP was stronger than that of compound compatibility. However, …

Effects Of Far-Infrared Radiation Temperature On The Moisture Transfer Of Kiwifruit Slices, Zeng Ya, Liu Yunhong, Zhang Jiayi, Xi Huihan, Hu Runrun

Food and Machinery

In order to explore the water diffusion characteristics of kiwifruit during far-infrared radiation drying, low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) technology was applied to analyze the influence of radiation temperature on internal water states and moisture migration of kiwifruits during drying. The results showed that drying time decreased significantly with the increasing of radiation temperature, and the ratio of average drying rates at radiation temperatures of 120, 160, 200, 240 and 280 ℃ were 1.00∶1.30∶1.54∶2.00∶2.50 respectively. The effective moisture diffusivity values was in the range of 2.85×10^-10~7.03×10^-10 m²/s, which could be improved with the increase in …

Effects Of Leucine And Α-Ketoglutarate On The Weight, Serum, Visceral Organ Of Mice, Jin Shunshun, Yao Kang, Yin Yulong, Kang Baoju, Li Yuying, Wang Peng

Food and Machinery

Forty male C57BL/6 mice aged 4 weeks were selected and randomly divided into 4 groups. Mice in control groups drank normal water, while those in the experimental groups were treated 1.0% α-ketoglutarate acid (group Ⅰ), or 1.8% leucine (group Ⅱ), or 1.8% leucine and 1.0% α-ketoglutarate acid (group Ⅲ) via drinking water. The experimental lasted 35 days. The results showed as follows: ① The growth performance of group Ⅲ was 8.7%, 10.1%, and 10.4% lower than that of the groups control,ⅠandⅡ, respectively； ② Serum albumin in group Ⅲ was significantly higher than that of the groups control,ⅠandⅡ(P<0.05)； ③ The cardiac index of group Ⅲ increased by 19.3%, 13.6%, and 15.2%, respectively, compared with groups control,ⅠandⅡ； ④ The abdominal fat index of group Ⅲ was 24.1%, 10.0%, and 6.7% lower than that of groups control,ⅠandⅡ, the cross-sectional area of the gastrocnemius muscle of group Ⅲ was 46.9%, 20.2%, 27.9% higher than that of groups control,ⅠandⅡ, respectively. In summary, the combination of leucine and α-ketoglutaric acid can reduce the body weight of mice, strengthen the use of fat by organs, and increase the cross-sectional area of gastrocnemius muscle fibers.

Multi-Instrument Evaluation Of A Real-Time Pcr Assay For Identification Of Atlantic Salmon: A Case Study On The Use Of A Pre-Packaged Kit For Rapid Seafood Species Identification, Amanda A. Naaum, Rosalee S. Hellberg, Tara A. Okuma, Robert H. Hanner

Food Science Faculty Articles and Research

Protecting the seafood supply chain from species substitution is critical for economic, health, and conservation reasons. DNA-based methods represent an effective means to detect species substitution, but current methods can be time consuming or costly, and require specialized instruments and operators. Real-time PCR provides an alternative that can be performed quickly, and in some cases even on-site. The use of commercial kits reduces the expertise required by the operator and therefore increases accessibility to testing. This potentially increases the likelihood of adoption into the supply chain, but only if the kits are robust across multiple operators, instruments, and samples. In …

Understanding The Molecular Strategies Of Campylobacter Jejuni For Survival In Amoeba And Chicken., Deepti Pranay Samarth

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Campylobacter jejuni endure to be major cause of gastroenteritis in humans worldwide. C. jejuni is fastidious in laboratory setup but can cause waterborne infection through contaminated water where none of these fastidious conditions are met. This dissertation presents an assortment of studies focused in reviewing three major factors which could present a helping hand to C. jejuni in its environmental survival viz. i) association with free-living amoebae (FLA) ii) horizontal gene transfer (HGT) contributing towards its genetic diversity iii). Viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state.

Acanthamoeba is a FLA linked to environmental survival of many intracellular pathogens, including C. jejuni. In …

Impact Of Sanitizers On Salmonella Enterica Contamination And Microbial Populations Of Poultry Processing Reuse Water, Andrew Micciche

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

As human populations increase in numbers, access to clean, fresh water is becoming increasingly difficult to balance between agricultural and municipal demands. Water scarcity is a limiting factor of food production in many countries, whether they are emerging or established economies. In conventional poultry processing systems, access to water is particularly critical for the maintenance and disinfection of processing areas, as well as in processing operations such as scalding, chilling, and carcass washing. The need for sustainable alternatives to single-use water supplies is becoming increasingly more urgent, and as a result, the implementation of water reuse in poultry processing plants …

A Simulation Tool For Evaluating The Environmental Impacts Of Management Scenarios For Modern Broiler Production Systems, Martin Andrew Christie

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this work is to provide a simulation tool that allows broiler production practitioners and researchers to simulate the effects of farm design and management practices on resource consumption and environmental impacts. This tool allows the user to design unique farms and simulates on farm processes required to raise broiler chicks to a marketable age. The use can input data such as farm location, broiler breed, flock size, ration type, barn dimensions, and climate control equipment specifications. The algorithms used to simulate broiler breed specific feed intake, broiler weight gain, and other on farm processes such as heating, …

Potential Antimicrobials For Controlling Listeria Monocytogenes In Frankfurters, Aaron Rashad Bodie

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic microorganism that causes Listeriosis. Listeriosis is a highly mortal disease with approximately 20% mortality rate. Listeria is psychrophilic, therefore it is able to survive in the refrigerator. This affects foods at cool storage such as fresh produce and RTE meats. To ensure the safety of RTE meat, post processing treatments are used such as vacuum packing, edible films, dip and treatment. One-way RTE can be treated is with the use of antimicrobials. However, in the past chemical substances were used. Currently, consumers want more natural and organic preservatives to combat health problems from toxic components …

Impacts Of Size Fractionation And Processing On Functional Characteristics Of Broken Rice Kernels, Rebecca Mawusi Bruce

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Rice flour generated from broken rice (brokens) has inconsistencies in functional properties. This may be due to differences in size and composition of brokens used for the flour. It is postulated that size classification of brokens can improve flour functionality. This study sought to investigate the effect of size fractionation of brokens on the functional or pasting properties of resulting rice flour. Broken rice was generated from six cultivars of freshly harvested rough rice that were dried at 25◦C in the laboratory. The brokens were classified into large, medium and small, using US sieve size 10, 12 and 20 respectively. …

Effects Of Germination Conditions Of Brown Rice In Relation To Flour Physicochemical Properties And Bread Qualities, Wipada Wunthunyarat

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Gluten-free products from rice are gaining popularity among consumers because of its hypoallergenic characteristic. The absence of gluten results in inferior bread qualities such as hard texture, reduced volume and shorter shelf-life, which can be improved by the addition of external hydrolytic enzymes. Hydrolytic enzymes are activated during germination to stimulate plant growth, and hence these enzymes may function similarly to the external enzymes to improve gluten-free bread from brown rice. Therefore, the objective of this work was to investigate the activities of amylases and protease in germinated brown rice (GBR) from long-grain and short-grain rices under different germination conditions …

The Influence Of Different Packaging Materials And Atmospheric Conditions On The Properties Of Pork Rinds, Kristi Kõrge, Katrin Laos

Journal of Applied Packaging Research

Rancidity development in high fat content products is a common off-flavor flaw in snack foods. Packaging is often used to avoid spoilage and extend shelf-life. The properties of pork rinds packaged in four different packaging materials with and without nitrogen were studied during 120 days of storage (22 °C, RH 60%, absence of light). The influence of different packaging materials and atmospheric conditions on pork rinds’ water activity, hardness, crispness and rancidity development was determined. The PET/PE packaging material had lower barrier properties for the product in both atmospheric conditions compared with PP/metPP (40 and 50 μm) and PET/PETmet/PE. PP/metPP …

Isolation, Purification And Identification Of Antimicrobial Peptides From Ovalbumin, Jiang Yuqing, Chi Yujie

Food and Machinery

The antimicrobial peptides derived from ovalbumin were prepared by Pepsin hydrolysis. High antibacterial components were obtained by ultrafiltration and Superdex peptide 10/300. The antibacterial activity of antibacterial peptides against E.coli and Salmonella was used as an experimental index to screen the best antibacterial component and then conducted the reversed high-efficiency liquid phase chromatographic separation. After measuring the antibacterial activity of the 9 components, it was found that the C3 component had the highest antibacterial activity and the diameters of bacteriostasis circles were (19.32±1.45) and (18.74±1.27) mm, respectively. Then, the structure of antimicrobial peptides was identified by HPLC (electrospray ionization-massspectrometry, HPLC-ESI-MS). …