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Optimization Of Extruded Process For Bean-Based Multigrain Rice Paste, Liu Shuting, Wang Ying, Shen Yan, Sun Yueru, Zuo Zhaohang

Food and Machinery

Taking bean dregs as the main raw material, compounding miscellaneous grains and homology of medicine and food to prepare soybean-based multigrain rice paste. The material addition amount, screw speed, and the temperature of the zone III barrel were used as response factors, and the gelatinization degree was the investigation index. On the basis of the single factor experiment, the optimal process conditions for the preparation of bean-based multigrain rice paste by the extrusion-expansion technique were obtained by Design-Expert 8.0.6 design test. The results showed that when the material addition amount was 12.5%, the screw rotation speed was 330 r/min, and …

Improved Design And Test Of A Small Twin-Screw Press In Low Temperature, Cao Meili, Zhang Yonglin, Li Shilong, Gan Weirui

Food and Machinery

The oil extracted by the low temperature twin-screw press is healthy. The structure of the low temperature twin-screw press is big and complicated, so it is not suitable for the rural market. In order to improve the quality of the oil for the peasants, a new small low temperature twin-screw press is improved and designed based on the large and media presses, which was composed of the srews, pressing and shearing rings. The shearing rings were new elements, which could shear the oilseed, increase the pressure and speed up the extrusion of the oil. The number and location of the …

Functional Properties And Subunits Properties Of Oat Protein Isolate Under Different Ph And Ionic Strength, Wang Meiyu, Wang Yu, Chen Zhenjia, Yan Zhou, Liu Longlong

Food and Machinery

Oat protein isolate (OPI) was extracted from oat. The solubility, foaming properties, emulsifying activity and subunits properties of OPI under different pH and ionic strength were studied. The results showed that，at pH 5.0~6.0, OPI has the lowest solubility, the lowest foaming, the highest foam stability, and under alkaline conditions higher emulsification and emulsion stability. Acidic conditions of pH 2.0 and 3.0 cause partial hydrolysis of soluble OPI peptide chains, forming a subunit between 31.0 to 43.0 kDa. No significant difference was found under the alkaline conditions. The solubility was the lowest when the NaCl concentration was 0.05 mol/L, and The …

Analysis Of The Quality Of Set-Type Coconut Yogurt, Wang Qingke, Liu Sixin, Liang Congying, Lin Xue, Ma Yaqian, Li Congfa

Food and Machinery

Solid-phase microtraction (SPEM) combined with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was employed to analyze the flavor compounds of set-type coconut yogurt. The organic acids were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography. The quality of coconut yogurt was evaluated by texture analyzer, sensory analysis and physic-chemical analysis. Results showed that the flavor components of coconut milk increased after lactic acid fermentation, the contents of esters and acids in the coconut yogurt decreased by 7.38% and 6.88%, the contents of alchols, terpenes, ketones and alkanes increased by 8.14%, 0.81%, 5.21% and 0.13%, respectively. The content of lactic acid in coconut yogurt increased to …

Study On The Influencing Factors Of Hardness Of Slim Acetate Fiber Filter Rod, Xu Ye, Sheng Peixiu, Zong Dongyue

Food and Machinery

In order to investigate the hardness variation of slim acetate fiber filter rod (hereinafter referred to as slim filter rod) and improve the quality of slim filter rod, the influencing factors of the dosage of glycerol triacetate, the temperature of glycerol triacetate, the natural curing time of slim filter rod, the filling amount of acetate tow, the permeability of plug wrap paper, the circumference of slim filter rod and the pressure drop on the hardness of slim filter rod were studied. The results showed that the effect of the dosage of glycerol triacetate on the hardness of the slim filter …

Research On Production Process And Product Characteristics Ofnutritional Fermented Milk In Chickpea, Chen Xiajing, Liu Hongyu, Li Yanze, Wang Ying, Wang Changyuan, Yao Di

Food and Machinery

Chickpeas and milk were used as raw materials, and the chickpea fermented milk was prepared by mixed strains of SL and LSB. The single factor and orthogonal experiment were used, and the processing conditions of chickpea fermented milk were optimized with sensory score. At the same time, the physical and chemical properties, rheological properties and nutritional composition of the product were determined, the shelf life of the product was determined by microbial index and sensory evaluation. The results showed that optimal conditions of fermented milk of SL strains were the immersing chickpeas time of 5 h, the inoculum doses of …

Optimization Of Ultrasonic Assisted Enzymatic Extraction Of Dietary Fiber From Light Speckled Kidney Bean, Zhangn Yanli, Wang Ying, Wang Di, Zuo Zhaohang, Liu Shuting

Food and Machinery

Ultrasonic assisted complex enzyme (1.0% alkaline protease and 0.2% high temperature resistant alpha-amylase) was used to extract dietary fiber from milk white colored kidney bean residue after enzymolysis.The effect of ultrasonic conditions on the extraction rate of water-insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) and water-soluble dietary fiber (SDF) was studied.The results showed that the extraction rate of IDF and SDF reached 60.11% and 5.63% respectively, when extracted with 250 W of ultrasonic at 60 ℃ 25 min. There were characteristic absorption peaks in the infrared spectra of DF. The water holding capacity of SDF was 1.828 g/g higher than that of IDF, …

Bacteriocin Production By Lactic Acid Bacteria (Lab) Isolated From Traditional Cheese, Flutura C. Ajazi, Matthias Ehrmann, Idriz Vehapi, Driton Sylejmani, Afrim Hamidi, Rreze M. Gecaj

UBT International Conference

Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) are a group of bacteria that are found as natural microbiota in various ecosystems. They are used ato producea huge variety of fermented foods, they occur in pharmaceutical formulations and as probiotics in functional foods. They can produce a number of antimicrobial metabolites, including organic acids and other organic components, hydrogen peroxide and bacteriocins. The aim of this study was the evaluation of antibacterial activity of LAB isolated during production and maturation of traditional Rugova cheese. Samples for analysis were collected from different points of Rugova region and were transported to the laboratory under constant cooling …

Statistical Process Control Of The Wort For Beer Production Of “Peja Beer”, Xhemë Lajçi, Kastriot Pehlivani, Arsim Elshani, Nushe Lajçi

UBT International Conference

This study evaluates the process of production wort for beer production of “Peja Beer”. Samples of wort were taken for the period of ten days for measurable characteristics: original extract, pH and color. The process was conducted under real production conditions, where every four hours 315 hl of wort was produced. The Shewhart Control Graph for Individual Measurements was taken to determine if the process was with respect to each quality characteristic statistically under control. Based on the obtained results, we came to the conclusions that the process was under control. The upper and lower control limit for the original …

Determination Of Nutritional Quality Of Strawberries (Fragaria X Ananassa Duch.) From Plantation In Kosovo Area, Sara Selimi, Hyrie Koraqi, Diellëza Azemi, Sami Makolli, Gylxhane Kastrati

UBT International Conference

Strawberries (Fragaria x Ananassa Duch.) are appreciated and important in our diet for their sensory and nutritional characteristics because of their high content of essential nutrients is beneficial for biological activity in human health. The aim of this research was to analysis nutritional quality by chemical parameter of fresh strawberry samples from plantation in Kosovo area at the ripe stage. The following quality parameters were determined in the strawberry’s fruits: pH, dry matter, total soluble solids (TSS/◦Brix), total acidity (TA), TSS/TA ratio, Total sugars, reducing sugars, sucrose, vitamin C, protein, and lipids. Our results can be used to inform potential …

Nutritional Quality Of Commercial Baby Food Based On Cereals, Diellëza Azemi, Hyrie Koraqi, Sara Selimi, Namik Durmishi, Violeta Lajqi

UBT International Conference

Commercial baby food based on cereals are the products usually made with cereals, sugar and variable additives. As the foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses, baby foods for infants and young children conforms to a set of strict guidelines e.g. nutritional quality, addition of additives, labelling. However, being an important supplement to children diet and for their progressive adaptation to ordinary food, the nutritional quality of commercial baby food based on cereals in very important. Samples of commercial baby food from the market and pharmacies were analyzed by parameters: pH, total soluble solids, moisture, total acidity, vitamin C, proteins, sugars …

The Effect Of Plant-Based Preservatives On The Reduction Of Microbiological Activity In Fresh Milk, Ali Rudari, Anil Krasniqi, Egzon Hasani, Ismail Ferati

UBT International Conference

The scope of this study has been the antimicrobial effect of plantbased preservative on fresh milk. Analyzes of the total number of microorganisms in milk have been carried out in accordance with the requirements of ISO 4833. From the samples taken randomly in the market were separated in two samples where one we analyzed the number of total microorganisms without using any treatment, while in the other one we analyzed the number of total microorganisms after adding a quantity of 0.4 ml preservative per 1 L milk. The results show that the number of microorganisms decreased by 26 times 30 …

Production Of Non-Alcoholic Beer, Mybeshir Pajaziti, Kastriot Pehlivani

UBT International Conference

This study is conducted on the basis of market demand and J.S.C. “Birra Peja”, Peja, Kosovo, beer factory management demand for a quality non-alcoholic beer. This study aims to produce alcohol-free beer with technological process. This beer should have 0% alcohol and 6.0 - 6.2% basic extract. The entire production process is engaged in this study. The work done in the production was monitored by the laboratory of the factory "Birra Peja". The work was also monitored in the laboratory of the brewery “Union” in Ljubljana, Slovenia, the National Institute of Health in Pristina, and the Peja Agricultural Institute.

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A Research Of Some Pathogen Microorganisms In Traditional Sharri Cheese, Ali Aydin, Endra Luzha

UBT International Conference

Sharri cheese is a traditional hard, fatty and salty type of cheese produced in Sharri, Gora, Opoja and Shtirpca towns in the Sharr Mountains region. Sharri cheese is produced by processing sheep milk, cow milk or their mixture. The aim of this study was to determine the microbiological quality of traditionally and industrially produced Sharri cheese. In total 58 samples of cheese were examined. Staphyloccocus aureus was positive in 57 samples. In a research for Eschericia coli, 34 samples showed result from 1x10¹/mL to 4.5x10⁶/mL. According to our results, Sharri cheese can carry risk for foodborne pathogens and these …

Determination Of Total Bacteria Count, Somatic Cells And Physico - Chemical Parameters Of Raw Milk In Peja, Gjakova And Prizreni Region, Arianeta Nura, Hyzer Rizani, Shkurta Bajraktari, Luljeta Rukolli

UBT International Conference

The aim of our research was to determine the quality of raw cow’s milk in three regions of Kosova through total bacteria count (TBC), somatic cell count (SCC) and physico-chemical parameters. A total of 120 samples were collected from farms during the period January – June 2019. Microbiological evaluation was conducted based on the definition of total bacterial count (TBC) and somatic cell count (SCC). Also, physico-chemical parameters tested include fat, protein, lactose, Solid Non Fat (SNF), total solids content (TS), freezing point depression (FPD), density and acidity ^oSH. The obtained results showed that TBC count was: in Peja …

Product Ingredients - Advertising Labeling, Florije Tahiri, Violeta Lajqi, Kushtrim Tahiri

UBT International Conference

The higher standard of life has also raised the market demand for variety of products while impacting the producers’ behavior in regards to marketing. One of the ways the producers offer and present to customers their products is through label advertising. Raised awareness among customers has made possible the demand for higher quality products, but are higher quality products being offered to citizens? This research has analyzed the food legislative framework, food product samples were analyzed, few local and international food shops were visited, and one to one interviews were conducted with consumers. Based on the results of the research, …

Ribosomal Protein Rpl35/Ul29 Function In Different Diseases, Gazmend Temaj

UBT International Conference

RpL35/uL29 is member of large subunits. It is shown that RpL35/uL29 participate in different processes in diseases and development. It is shown that RpL35/uL29 is important for ribosome mature. Many authors show that RpL35/uL29 is good indicator for diagnosis. Here we will described role and function of ribosomal protein RpL35/uL29 in different cancer diseases such as colorectal adenocarcinoma and atherosclerosis.

Hyperspectral Imaging Logics: Efficient Strategies For Agri-Food Products Quality Control, Giuseppe Bonifazi, Riccardo Gasbarrone, Silvia Serranti

UBT International Conference

The increasingly normative severity and market competitiveness have led the agriculture sector and the food industry to constantly look for logic improvements that can be applied in processes monitoring systems. In a context where fast, non-destructive and reliable techniques are required, image analysis-based methods have gained interest, thanks to their ability to spatially characterize heterogeneous samples. In such a scenario, HyperSpectral Imaging (HSI) is an emerging technique that provides not only spatial information of imaging systems, but even spectral information of spectroscopy. The utilization of the HSI approach opens new interesting scenario to quality control logics in agricultural and food …

Chemical Composition And Nutritional Value Of Raspberry Fruit (Rubus Idaeus L.), Hyrije Koraqi, Namik Durmishi, Kimete Lluga Rizani, Smajl Rizani

UBT International Conference

Raspberries fruits (Rubus idaeus L.) as important part of our diet are known for their sensory and nutritional characteristics, because of high content of essential nutrients that are beneficial for biological activity in human health. A high consumption of plant foods, such as raspberries, appears to decrease the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality. It can also promote a healthy complexion, increased energy, and overall lower weight. Nutritional quality was analyzed through by chemical parameter of fresh raspberry samples from plantation in Kosovo area at the ripe stage. The following quality parameters were determined in the raspberry’s …

Cholesterol Analysis By Enzymatic Method In Conventional, Pastured And Organic Eggs, Valon Durguti, Medin Zeqiri, Fjolla Vllasaliu

UBT International Conference

The concentration of cholesterol in three types of eggs has been analyzed through the enzymatic method. The types of analyzed eggs were: conventional, pastured and organic. Thirty five samples were analyzed, the sampling has been random, and the cholesterol analysis was done by GENESYS 10S UV-Vis Spectrophotometer. Analyzes have been conducted in research laboratories of the University for Business and Technology (UBT) - Kosovo. The average of the obtained results indicates a slightly lower cholesterol concentration in the type of pasture raised eggs compared to other types.