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Uncertainty Evaluation For The Determination Of Neotame Content In Roasted Seeds And Nuts By Uplc-Ms/Ms Method, Huang Kun, Wang Huixia, Fan Xiaolong, Guo Jia

Food and Machinery

To analyse and evaluate the uncertainty in the determination of neotame content in roasted seeds and nuts by UPLC-MS/MS. A mathematical model of uncertainty in the determination of neotame content in roasted seeds and nuts was established, various factors of uncertainty in the whole determination process were studied and evaluated, the components of uncertainty in the method were confirmed and composed. The results showed that the expanded uncertainty was 0.71 mg/kg(k=2) when the neotame content was 7.69 mg/kg, which was greater caused by preparation of standard stock solution and repeatability of determination.

Simultaneous Determination Of 8 Kinds Of Vitamin E Isomer In Vegetable Oil Using Reversed-Phase Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography, Dong Xin

Food and Machinery

An analytical method was developed for the determination of 8 kinds of vitamin E isomer (tocopherol and tocotrienol) in vegetable oil by solvent dilution extraction-ultra performance liquid chromatography. The sample was extracted with acetone. The separation was achieved by using PFP column and an elution with the mobile phases of methanol and water (93∶7) at a flow rate of 0.4 mL/min. The identification and quantitative analysis were carried out with fluorescence detector at an ecxitation wavelength of 295 nm and an emission wavelength of 330 nm. The recoveries ranged from 90.0% to 100%, with the relative standard deviation (RSDs) between …

The Cohesive Mechanism Between Criminal Justice And Administrative Law Enforcement In Food Safety Law Enforcement, Zhang Fengxue

Food and Machinery

Criminal behaviors that endanger food safety have seriously damaged the lives and health of the people. Law enforcement agencies have encountered many problems in the enforcement of crimes against food safety crimes. The emergence of these problems has seriously affected the linkage mechanism between administrative law enforcement and criminal justice. How to base the connection between criminal justice and administrative law enforcement, rationalize the mechanism of linking the two laws, improve the efficiency of law enforcement agencies in combating food safety crimes, thoroughly eradicate food safety issues, and lay a solid foundation for China's economic construction and social harmony and …

The Numerical Simulation On Temperature Field Inside The Radiation De-Enzyme Machine Based On Fluent-Edem Coupling, Yu Wenjun, Wu Ruimei, Li Hong, Pei Gang, Jin Shanfeng, Huang Chaoqiang, Zhu Renzhang, Yang Puxiang, Xiong Aihua

Food and Machinery

The temperature distribution inside the drum of tea cylinder water-removing machine is the main factor affecting the quality of the tea. In view of the defects of the current tea cylinder water-removing machine, including the uneven water-removing and low thermal energy utilization, a tea cylinder water-removing machine was designed with infrared radiation as the heat source in the present study. The infrared heat source was placed in the center of the cylinder. The approach of combining EDEM and Fluent was used to analyze the discrete field, flow field and temperature field during the de-enzyme process The turbulence model and the …

Design And Experiment Of Mid-Infrared Dryer For Macadamianut, Wang Jiaoling, Song Weidong, Ding Tianhang, Wang Mingyou, Wu Jinji, Zhou Dehuan, Zhou Fan

Food and Machinery

In view of the problem of long time and high energy consumption of macadamia nuts of drying, the infrared drying characteristics were analyzed and a mid-infrared dryer was designed. The mid-infrared drying characteristics reasch of macadamia nuts were carried out. The changes of dry moisture and rate were analyzed. The dry-diffusion and activation energy conditions were established and a mid-infrared drying model was established. The results showed that the moisture content of macadamia nuts decreased to 1.36% after 360 minutes under the drying conditions of 60 ℃ and 0.8 kW in the middle infrared emitter. The whole drying stage was …

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.

Effect Of Brewing Conditions On Bioactive Compounds Of Xiangxi Golden Tea And It’S Antioxidant Activity, Chen Liang, Yu Ji, You Xiangtao, Jin Xuanlu, Ding Jiayun, Ma Chenjin, Yao Maojun

Food and Machinery

In different brewing temperature and time, the changes of tea polyphenols and free amino acids brewing from Xiangxi golden tea, which were detected by UV-visible spectrophotometer, was gotten, and the extraction kinetics model was established. The antioxidant properties were also determined by DPPH and ABTS clearance rate. Results, the concentration of tea polyphenols and free amino acids, DPPH and ABTS clearance rate increased with the brewing temperature rising 60~90 ℃, and the brewing time prolonged 1~30 min, and which tended to be stable after 30 min. The Extraction rate of the tea polyphenols and amino acids followed a second-order reaction, …

Screening Study Of The Rice Varieties Suitable For Processing Ningbo Rice Balls, Pan Lihong, Luo Xiaohu, Wang Li, Chen Zhengxing

Food and Machinery

15 kinds of Japonica and Indica rice, and 4 kinds of glutinous rice flours commonly used in the market for making glutinous rice balls, were selected and compared. The physicochemical properties, sensory characteristics and texture of the commercially available Ningbo glutinous rice balls were investigated. The results showed that the glutinous rice flour made from Zhenuo 106 by water milling was more suitable for the production of Ningbo glutinous rice balls. Its main quality index has reached the quality level of Ningbo glutinous rice balls, and it was the most suitable variety for this processing.

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 …

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 …

Beth King, Beth King, Institute Of Child Nutrition

Oral History Project (all interviews)

A native Oxonian, Beth King has never lived anywhere else. King was educated in the Oxford, Mississippi, public schools before earning multiple bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and then taking a PhD from the University of Mississippi. She worked at the J.D. Williams Library for a number of years before being recruited to move to the National Food Service Management Institute, now the Institute of Child Nutrition, where she helped develop the Institute’s computer technology.

Microbial Diversity Of The Symbiotic Colony Of Bacteria And Yeast (Scoby) And Its Impact On The Organoleptic Properties Of Kombucha, Danielle L. St-Pierre

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Kombucha is an effervescent fermented tea beverage that is gaining popularity for its probiotic nature and purported health benefits. The market for kombucha is expected to reach $1.8 billion by the year 2020. The composition of microbes that compose the symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) is highly variable with some species commonly found from the Gluconobacter, Acetobacter, Zygosaccharomyces, Saccharomyces, and Schizosaccharomyces genera.

It was hypothesized that different SCOBYs, obtained from different sources would vary in microbial diversity and produce different biochemical and flavor profiles in the resulting beverage over several generations. Kombucha is a fermented …

Socio-Ecological Barriers To Dry Grain Pulse Consumption Among Low-Income Women: A Mixed Methods Approach, Shelly M. Palmer, Donna M. Winham, Ann M. Oberhauser, Ruth E. Litchfield

Ann Oberhauser

The purpose of this study was to determine the socio-ecological influences on dry grain pulse consumption (beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas) among low-socioeconomic women in Iowa. Seven focus groups were conducted, with 36 women who qualified for income-based federal assistance. Data were collected from October 2017 to January 2018. Participants completed a survey that gathered individual demographics, assessed perceptions of dry grain pulses, and level of food security. Fifty-eight percent of the women were non-Hispanic white, and 39% were African American, all with an average age of 34.7 years. Thirty-three percent of the women consumed pulses less than once per week. …

Occurrence Of Aflatoxin And Zearalenone In Concentrate Feeds And Milk Contamination With Aflatoxin M1 And Bacterial Pathogens In Malawi, Chunala Alexico Njombwa

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Multiple studies were conducted in Malawi to: 1) evaluate knowledge and perception of dairy farmers towards molds, mycotoxins and associated adverse effects; 2) evaluate dairy farmers’ knowledge and perception on milk contamination, proper milk handling practices and adverse health effects associated with raw milk consumption; 3) determine levels of aflatoxins and zearalenone (ZEN) in concentrate feedstuffs; 4) assess prevalence and levels of aflatoxin M₁(AFM₁) in raw milk, dietary exposure and estimate HCC risks to children and adults; 5) assess Salmonella and E. colicontamination in raw and processed milk from selected small scale farms and major …

Development Of Colloids-Based Food Delivery Systems To Enhance The Beneficial Effects Of Nutraceuticals For Human Health, Zipei Zhang

Doctoral Dissertations

In current studies, hydrogel particles were formed by polysaccharides (i.e., alginate or pectin) and protein (i.e., casein or gelatin) through complex coacervation. Our results indicated that the encapsulation of protein or polyunsaturated lipid droplets nanoparticles within the hydrogel particles could improve their chemical or physical stability during storage. The lipid droplets encapsulated within the hydrogel particles could be released under simulated oral conditions, which was triggered by a pH or temperature change. The current study further fabricated the hydrogel particles (beads) using alginate or carrageenan based on an injection-gelation method. We found carrageenan beads had a relatively fragile structure that …

Comparison Of The Kinetic Parameters Of Escherichia Coli 0157:H7, Listeria Monocytogenes And Salmonella Typhimurium Derived From The Baranyi And Huang Models In A Chemically Defined Minimal Medium, Jose Isidro Fuentes

LSU Master's Theses

Microbial growth can be characterized by parameters such as lag time, growth rate, and maximum population density at any specific point of time. Mathematical models that predict microbial growth of foodborne pathogens are increasingly used in the food industry as a viable alternative to traditional methods of microbial enumeration. The Baranyi model has been widely used as the primary model of choice by many authors because of its performance and accuracy. The most recently developed Huang model has been less implemented and few comparisons between the Baranyi and Huang models have been made when modeling pathogenic growth. For this research, …

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 …

Critical Review Of Theory Use In Breastfeeding Interventions, Yeon Bai, Soyoung Lee, Kaitlin Overgaard

Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Scholarship and Creative Works

Background: Numerous efforts to promote breastfeeding resulted in a steady increase in the rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration. Increasing numbers of breastfeeding interventions are focused on breastfeeding maintenance and exclusivity and based on behavioral theories. Few studies critically analyzed the use of theories in breastfeeding intervention development and evaluation. Research aim: The aim of this critical review was to examine the existing literature about breastfeeding intervention, and investigate the role of theory in its development, implementation, and evaluation to provide future directions and implications for breastfeeding interventions. Methods: This critical review examined the existing breastfeeding intervention studies that used …