Polyamine Content of Ordinary Foodstuffs and Various Fermented Foods

Converting Enzyme InhibitoryActivities of Various Fermented Foods

a vasodilating nonapeptide, bradykinin, This concerted action endows ACE with a crucial role in controlling blood pressure through the direct action of angiotensin II on blood vessels, sympathetic nerves, and adrenal glands.') In fact, an ACE inhibitor, captopril (D-3-mercapto-2-mcthylpropyl-L-proline) has been adopted orally for the therapy of hypertension. ACE inhibitory substance in foods, t...

Future of Fermented Foods

Lead Content of Foodstuffs

The lead content of a number of foodstuffs, particularly baby fruit juices and milk, is reported. Samples were analyzed in quadruplicate by using an automated Delves cup atomic absorption procedure. A large proportion of the products examined contained significant amounts of lead. Of 256 metal can examined, the contents of 62% contained a lead level of 100 mug/l. or more, 37% contained 200 mug/...

13 Indigenous Fermented Foods

Fermented Foods, Lactobacillus, and Health

The earliest development of fermented foods, among the most ancient agricultural products, coincided with the rise of civilizations around the world. According to archeological records, wine was produced during the Neolithic Period from 8500 to 4000BC,while beer andbreadweremassproduced shortly thereafter. These foods, as well as others such as cheese, yogurt, and miso, are mentioned in ancient...