Differentiation Of Potential False Positives From Human Saliva Using Raman Spectroscopy For Forensic Purposes,
2018
University at Albany, State University of New York
Differentiation Of Potential False Positives From Human Saliva Using Raman Spectroscopy For Forensic Purposes, Selina Casadei
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
Traces of body fluids can be found at a crime scene. Being able to identify and differentiate the body fluids while preserving DNA is fundamentally important for forensic applications. Saliva is an important body fluid that can be found on bite marks, cigarette butts, and more, being an excellent source for DNA extraction. Current tests for saliva and other body fluids are destructive and body fluid specific, and are prone to false positives. Our laboratory has developed a universal method for identification of all main body fluids; saliva, semen, sweat, peripheral blood, and vaginal fluid, using Raman spectroscopy combined with …
Effects Of Yogurt Fortification With Different Legumes Protein On The Physio-Chemical, Microbiological, And Rheological Properties,
2018
South Dakota State University
Effects Of Yogurt Fortification With Different Legumes Protein On The Physio-Chemical, Microbiological, And Rheological Properties, Prachi Pahariya
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Nowadays, yogurt (a nutritious fermented dairy product) is getting popular around all over the world due to beneficial action provided by bacteria present in yogurt culture. Along with that, diet plans, which are high in protein and low in fat, has become appealing for growing healthy conscious population that makes a huge shift toward plantbased protein consumption. Therefore, the main objective of this research was to study the effects of yogurt fortification with extracted protein of different beans (legumes)- pinto and kidney beans on the physio-chemical (Moisture, Fat, Protein, Ash, Total Solids Content (TSC), pH, Titratable Acidity (TA), Water Holding …
A Message From The Department Head Of Horticulture And Food Science,
2018
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
A Message From The Department Head Of Horticulture And Food Science, Wayne Mackey
Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
No abstract provided.
Nutraceutical Snack Prepared From Sprouted Rough Rice And Green Gram And Its Physicochemical Properties And In Vitro Glycemic Index,
2018
University of Arkansas
Nutraceutical Snack Prepared From Sprouted Rough Rice And Green Gram And Its Physicochemical Properties And In Vitro Glycemic Index, Rachel Browder, Navam Hettiarachchy, Ronny Horax
Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
Snacks make up a large portion of the U.S. daily meals, but unhealthy snacks are a concern that can lead to being overweight or obese. Healthy alternatives can be germinated cereals and legumes, which undergo chemical compositional changes producing smaller size molecules for easier digestion and generate bioactives that can have health benefits. The objective of this research was to develop a healthy and nutritional snack chip from germinated rough rice and germinated green gram that will be easier for the body to digest, provide much higher protein than conventional chips or crackers with low glycemic index. Rough rice and …
Evaluating Consumer Sensory And Composition Attributes Of Arkansas-Grown Fresh-Market Blackberries,
2018
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Evaluating Consumer Sensory And Composition Attributes Of Arkansas-Grown Fresh-Market Blackberries, Aubrey N. Dunteman, Renee T. Threlfall, John R. Clark, Margaret L. Worthington
Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
Blackberries are grown worldwide for commercial fresh markets. Three Arkansas-grown fresh-market blackberry genotypes (‘Natchez’, ‘Ouachita’, and A-2418) were evaluated for consumer sensory and compositional attributes at the University of Arkansas Food Science Department, Fayetteville. The compositional attributes of the blackberries were within an acceptable range for commercial markets (soluble solids=8.20-11.90%, pH=2.79-3.18, titratable acidity=1.09-1.32%). In terms of soluble solids to titratable acidity ratio, ‘Ouachita’ (10.92) had the highest ratio, followed by ‘Natchez’ (8.93) and A-2418 (6.25). A consumer sensory panel (n=80) evaluated fresh-market blackberry attributes using a 9-point hedonic scale for overall impression, overall flavor, sweetness, and sourness and a 5-point …
Characterization Of Short-Grain Rice Cultivars Grown In Japan, California And Arkansas,
2018
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Characterization Of Short-Grain Rice Cultivars Grown In Japan, California And Arkansas, Michiyo Nishiwaki, Eric Lii, Andy Mauromoustakos, Ya-Jane Wang
Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
Arkansas and California are the two leading rice-producing states in the U.S. Arkansas predominantly long- and medium-grain rice and California primarily medium- and short-grain rice. Although short-grain rice accounts for less than 2 % of U.S. rice production, the demand for short-grain rice is rising because of increasing popularity of sushi and sake. Because of its premium price and different applications, short-grain rice may open up new opportunities for rice farmers in Arkansas. The objective of this study was to characterize the physical, physicochemical and texture properties of rice cultivars grown in Arkansas versus in Japan and California. Three short-grain …
ผลของวิธีปรุงสุกต่อคุณค่าทางโภชนาการและฤทธิ์ต้านออกซิเดชันในพืชสกุล Vigna สามชนิด,
2018
คณะวิทยาศาสตร์
ผลของวิธีปรุงสุกต่อคุณค่าทางโภชนาการและฤทธิ์ต้านออกซิเดชันในพืชสกุล Vigna สามชนิด, กิตติศักดิ์ ปานทอง
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
งานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อเปรียบเทียบวิธีการปรุงสุกถั่วทั้งสามวิธี ได้แก่ (1) วิธีการต้มด้วยน้ำประปาอุณหภูมิ 100 องศาเซลเซียส ที่อัตราส่วนของถั่วที่ผ่านการแช่น้ำต่อปริมาณน้ำประปา 1:10 (w/v) (2) การนึ่งด้วยไอน้ำร้อนอุณหภูมิ 100 องศาเซลเซียส และ (3) การปรุงสุกด้วยหม้ออัดแรงดันอุณหูมิ 115 องศาเซลเซียส ความดัน 10 psi ที่อัตราส่วนของถั่วที่ผ่านการแช่น้ำต่อปริมาณน้ำประปา 1:10 (w/v) เพื่อหาวิธีที่สามารถรักษาคุณค่าทางโภชนาการ และสมบัติการต้านออกซิเดชันของถั่ว และสามารถลดปริมาณสารต้านคุณค่าทางโภชนาการของถั่วให้อยู่ในระดับต่ำ ผลการศึกษาพบว่าการปรุงสุกทั้งสามวิธีส่งผลต่อคุณค่าทางโภชนาการของถั่วเขียว ถั่วดำ และถั่วอะซูกิ โดยส่งผลให้ปริมาณโปรตีนหยาบ เถ้า ไขมัน เยื่อใยหยาบ คาร์โบไฮเดรต พลังงาน สารประกอบฟีนอลิก และฟลาโวนอยด์ทั้งหมดแตกต่างกัน (p≤0.05) เมื่อพิจารณาต่อน้ำหนักบริโภค 100 กรัมที่เท่ากัน พบว่าวิธีการปรุงสุกด้วยวิธีการต้ม และการปรุงสุกด้วยหม้ออัดแรงดันมีผลต่อการเปลี่ยนแปลงคุณค่าทางโภชนาการมากกว่าวิธีการนึ่ง และการปรุงสุกทั้งสามวิธีส่งผลให้สารต้านคุณค่าทางโภชนาการ (น้ำตาลราฟฟิโนส น้ำตาลสแตคีโอส และกรดไฟติก) ลดลง (p≤0.05) เมื่อเทียบกับถั่วดิบ โดยน้ำหนักแห้ง วิธีการปรุงสุกด้วยวิธีการต้ม และการปรุงสุกด้วยหม้ออัดแรงดันสามารถกำจัดสารต้านคุณค่าทางโภชนาการออกไปจากถั่วเขียว ถั่วดำ และถั่วอะซูกิได้มากกว่าวิธีการนึ่ง เมื่อพิจารณาฤทธิ์ต้านออกซิเดชัน (Ferric reducing antioxidant power, DPPH radical scavenging activity และ Metal chelating activity) ของถั่วเขียว ถั่วดำ และถั่วอะซูกิที่ผ่านการปรุงสุก พบว่าการปรุงสุกทั้งสามวิธีส่งผลให้ฤทธิ์ต้านออกซิเดชันลดลง (p≤0.05) เมื่อเทียบกับถั่วดิบ โดยน้ำหนักแห้ง วิธีการต้ม และการใช้หม้ออัดแรงดันส่งผลให้ถั่วมีฤทธิ์ต้านออกซิเดชันที่วิเคราะห์ด้วย Ferric reducing antioxidant power และ Metal chelating activity ลดลงมากว่าวิธีการนึ่ง ในขณะที่ผลการวิเคราะห์ฤทธิ์ต้านออกซิเดชันด้วย DPPH radical scavenging activity ของถั่วที่ผ่านการปรุงสุกทั้งสามวิธีลดลงในระดับใกล้เคียงกัน เมื่อพิจารณาการบริโภคถั่วปรุงสุกในน้ำหนักบริโภค 100 กรัมที่เท่ากัน พบว่าการปรุงสุกด้วยวิธีการนึ่งเป็นวิธีที่สามารถรักษาคุณค่าทางโภชนาการ และสมบัติการต้านออกซิเดชันของถั่วไว้ได้มากที่สุดเมื่อเทียบกับการปรุงสุกวิธีอื่น นอกจากนี้วิธีการปรุงสุกด้วยวิธีการนึ่งยังสามารถกำจัดน้ำตาลราฟฟิโนส น้ำตาลสแตคีโอส …
Soy Sauce Decolorization Using Autochthonous Isolates,
2018
Faculty of Science
Soy Sauce Decolorization Using Autochthonous Isolates, Rachatida Det-Udom
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The aim of this study was to explore autochthonous strains having properties in reduction of brown color in moromi and evaluate their potential as biological mean for de-colorization of soy sauce. The autochthonous microbes associated to moromi fermentation under different manufacturing conditions were evaluated using both the culture plating and Reverse transcriptase-nested PCR-DGGE (RevT-nested PCR-DGGE) methods. By culture plating, Bacillus (43.17%) and Staphylococcus (33.09%) were isolated from every fermentation stages of all samples. Yeast Candida spp. was frequently detected (46.67%) in most samples. RevT-nested PCR-DGGE revealed the different results, as 29.73% of major bacterial DGGE band belonged to lactic acid …
Influence Of Rice Bran Wax And Policosanol Organogels On Physicochemical Properties Of Water-In-Oil Emulsion,
2018
Faculty of Science
Influence Of Rice Bran Wax And Policosanol Organogels On Physicochemical Properties Of Water-In-Oil Emulsion, Sawanya Pandolsook
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Bleached rice bran wax (BRX) is a by-product of rice bran oil purification. It has a variety of uses in the food industry and can also be utilized as a gelling agent in food. This research aims to study the production of organogels and water-in-oil emulsion (W/O emulsion) from BRX and policosanol (PC) extracted from BRX. Physicochemical properties and changes in properties during storage at 4°C and 30°C for 90 days were evaluated. Regarding morphology, BRX appeared to have a needle-like shape and an arrangement with beta prime- and beta- form formations. BRX had a high crystalline temperature (TC) and …
Numerical Simulation And Optimization Of Commercial Sterilization Of Liquid Enteral Nutrition Using Batch Microwave Heating,
2018
Faculty of Science
Numerical Simulation And Optimization Of Commercial Sterilization Of Liquid Enteral Nutrition Using Batch Microwave Heating, Tanathep Leungtongkum
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This thesis contains 3 parts. The first part was to investigate the effect of ingredients on product’s stability and to find optimized oral-feeding enteral nutrition formulas. Since oral-feeding enteral nutrition is high in caloric density, it contains a high amount of calorie sources. Thus, it is likely to have either too high viscosity and/or unstable emulsion. Consequently, 9 factors which are caloric content, oil type, lecithin concentration, fructose syrup to acid ratio, percentage of hydrolyzed whey protein to total protein, percentage of calorie from fat and from fructose syrup to total calorie, complex whey protein concentration, and percentage of whey …
Influence Of Dietary Ractopamine And Supranutritional Supplementation Of Vitamin E On Proteome Profile Of Postmortem Beef Longissimus Lumborum Muscle,
2018
University of Kentucky
Influence Of Dietary Ractopamine And Supranutritional Supplementation Of Vitamin E On Proteome Profile Of Postmortem Beef Longissimus Lumborum Muscle, Hyun Mok Kim
Theses and Dissertations--Animal and Food Sciences
The effects of dietary ingredients on the proteome profile of postmortem beef longissimus lumborum (LL) muscle were evaluated. In the first experiment, the influence of dietary ractopamine on the whole-muscle proteome of beef LL was examined. Five proteins were differentially abundant between ractopamine-fed (RAC) and non-ractopamine fed (CON) groups. The differentially abundant proteins were over-abundant in RAC and were related to muscle structure development (F-actin-capping protein subunit beta-2 and PDZ and LIM domain protein-3), chaperone (heat shock protein beta-1), oxygen transportation (myoglobin), and glycolysis (L-lactate dehydrogenase A chain). These findings indicated that ractopamine influences the abundance of proteins associated with …
Determining Millennial Food Buying Preferences: Based On Product Marketing With “Buzzwords”,
2018
University of Kentucky
Determining Millennial Food Buying Preferences: Based On Product Marketing With “Buzzwords”, Victoria N. Hamilton
Theses and Dissertations--Community & Leadership Development
This research focuses on the importance on the Millennial Generation and their perceptions of food buzzwords. Since the Millennial Generation is the largest group purchasing and preparing their own foods, the food industry is becoming dependent on their buying preferences. A survey reflected the participants’ demographics and their buying preferences based on a series of food buzzwords when they are purchasing foods. Results show the Millennial Generation prefers “local” buzzwords. As the Millennial Generation continues to purchase foods for themselves and their families, it can be expected their choices will encourage others to do the same based on their family …
Towards A Healthier Chocolate Formula Which Is Rich In Polyphenols And Low In Fat,
2018
University of Kentucky
Towards A Healthier Chocolate Formula Which Is Rich In Polyphenols And Low In Fat, Lakmani Tharaka Galaniha
Theses and Dissertations--Nutrition and Food Systems
Chocolate is a food that is craved by many in the world and healthy chocolates have become a current topic in the healthy eating trend. The healthiness of a chocolate depends mainly on the polyphenol, fat and sugar contents. Although the literature serves several interventions to reduce the fat content and total calorie content of chocolates, it does not provide many interventions that consider both improving the polyphenol and reducing the fat content simultaneously. Considering this gap in the literature, this research project sought to develop a chocolate that is both low in fat and high in polyphenol content, without …
Rapid And Simultaneous Determination Of Nutritional Constituents Of United States Grown Oats Using Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (Nirs),
2018
South Dakota State University
Rapid And Simultaneous Determination Of Nutritional Constituents Of United States Grown Oats Using Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (Nirs), Devendra Paudel
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Oats is a unique cereal owing to its nutritional and health benefits. Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) is an efficient tool for monitoring the quality of cereal foods. NIRS holds potential for non-destructive multicomponent oat analyses with advantage of large sample throughput, speed, and reduced cost. The purpose of this study was to develop predictive calibration models for estimating beta-glucan, protein, and oil content of US oat cultivars using NIRS and validated AACCI reference methods. A rapid, non-destructive (whole oat groat), and secondary NIRS method was developed to estimate beta-glucan, protein, and oil content based on the standard reference analyses …
Lignocellulosic Biorefineries In Europe: Current State And Prospects,
2018
Technological University Dublin
Lignocellulosic Biorefineries In Europe: Current State And Prospects, Amit Jaiswal, Shady Hassan, Gwilym A. Williams
Articles
In 2012, the European Bioeconomy strategy was launched, defining the bioeconomy as "the 33 production of renewable biological resources and the conversion of these resources and waste 34 streams into value added products". This strategy and its action plans increased the turnover 35 of the total bioeconomy in the EU from 2.09 trillion Euro in 2008 to 2.29 trillion in 2015 .
Translation Of Plasma Technology From The Lab To The Food Industry,
2018
Technological University Dublin
Translation Of Plasma Technology From The Lab To The Food Industry, Patrick J. Cullen, James Lalor, Laurence Scally, Daniela Boehm, Vladimir Milosavljevic, Paula Bourke, Kevin Keener
Articles
The potential of cold plasma as a food processing aid has been demonstrated for a range of processes and products. The potential applications of plasma technology are extensive and include microbial decontamination, pest control, toxin elimination, food and package functionalisation and many others. However, studies reported to date have principally been at laboratory scale. This paper discusses the status and challenges of transferring the technology to the industry. The major challenges discussed for adoption of atmospheric plasma as a food processing tool by industry are (1) demonstration of product/process specific efficacies; (2) development of process compatible technology designs and scale‐up; …
The Effects Of Varying Gas Concentrations And Exposure Times On Colour Stability And Shelf-Life Of Vacuum Packaged Beef Steaks Subjected To Carbon Monoxide Pretreatment,
2018
Technological University Dublin
The Effects Of Varying Gas Concentrations And Exposure Times On Colour Stability And Shelf-Life Of Vacuum Packaged Beef Steaks Subjected To Carbon Monoxide Pretreatment, Lauren Anne Van Rooyen, Paul Allen, Caragh Kelly-Rees, David I. O'Connor
Articles
There is an emerging demand for more value-added meat packaging technologies which enhance meat quality. Overall, colour is the most important quality trait judged at point of purchase as sensory traits cannot be physically assessed prior to consumption (Carpenter, Cornforth, & Whittier, 2001; Van Rooyen, Allen, Crawley, & O’Connor, 2017). Consumers use colour as an indicator of freshness and wholesomeness and this influences perceived meat quality (Carpenter et al., 2001; Issanchou, 1996), while discoloration is associated with unwholesomeness (Faustman & Cassens, 1990) and leads to economic losses (Kropf, Hunt, & Piske, 1986) and food waste. Packaging directly affects the colour …
Lactic Acid Fermentation Of Arthrospira PlatensisIs (Spirulina) Biomass For Probiotic-Based Products,
2018
Universita degli Studi di Firenze, Department of Agrifood Production and Environmental Sciences (DISPAA), Florence, Italy
Lactic Acid Fermentation Of Arthrospira PlatensisIs (Spirulina) Biomass For Probiotic-Based Products, Alberto Niccolai, Emer Shannon, Nissreen Abu-Ghannam, Natascia Biondi, Liliana Rodolfi, Mario R. Tredici
Articles
The first objective of this study was to evaluate the use of lyophilised biomass of the cyanobacterium Arthrospira platensis F&M-C256 as the sole substrate for lactic acid fermentation by the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 8014. After 48 h of fermentation, the bacterial concentration was 10.6 log CFU mL−1 and lactic acid concentration reached 3.7 g L−1. Lyophilised A. platensis F&M-C256 biomass was shown to be a suitable substrate for L. plantarum ATCC 8014 growth. The second objective of the study was to investigate whether lactic acid fermentation could enhance in vitro digestibility and antioxidant activity of A. platensis biomass. …
Sodium Caprate Enables The Blood Pressure-Lowering Effect Of Ile- Pro-Pro And Leu-Lys-Pro In Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats By Indirectly Overcoming Pept1 Inhibition,
2018
UCD School of Veterinary Medicine and UCD Conway Institute, Dublin
Sodium Caprate Enables The Blood Pressure-Lowering Effect Of Ile- Pro-Pro And Leu-Lys-Pro In Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats By Indirectly Overcoming Pept1 Inhibition, John Gleeson, Jesus Maria Frias, Sinead Ryan, David J. Braydon
Articles
The tripeptides, Ile-Pro-Pro (IPP) and Leu-Lys-Pro (LKP), inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) resulting in lowered blood pressure. Our hypothesis was that the medium chain fatty acid permeation enhancer, sodium caprate (C10), may prevent the decrease in permeability of the tripeptides when PepT1 is inhibited by glycyl-sarcosine (Gly-Sar), a situation that may occur in the presence of food hydrolysates. Using Caco-2 monolayers and isolated rat jejunal tissue, the apparent permeability coefficients (Papp) of [3H]-IPP and [3H]- LKP were assessed in the presence of Gly-Sar with and without C10. Gly-Sar decreased the Papp of both tripeptides across monolayers and isolated jejunal tissue, but …
The N-Acyltransferase Lnt: Structure-Function Insights From Recent Simultaneous Studies,
2018
Sichuan University
The N-Acyltransferase Lnt: Structure-Function Insights From Recent Simultaneous Studies, Wei Chang, Declan A. Doyle, Toufic El Arnaout
Articles
Bacterial lipoproteins have been researched for decades due to their roles in a large number of biological functions. There were no structures of their main three membrane processing enzymes, until 2016 for Lgt and LspA, and then 2017 for Lnt with not one but three simultaneous, independent publications. We have analyzed the recent findings for this apolipoprotein N-acyltransferase Lnt, with comparisons between the novel structures, and with soluble nitrilases, to determine the significance of unique features in terms of substrate's recognition and binding mechanism influenced by exclusive residues, two transmembrane helices, and a flexible loop.
