The aim of this study is to determine the amount total aflatoxins and aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in tomato pepper pastes sold farmer’s markets Istanbul evaluate whether levels were within standards regarded as safe (<5 µg kg-1). For purpose, a 64 samples, including 26 pastes, 15 paprika 23 chili analysed using two different detection methods, enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA) high-performanc...

The aim of the study was to investigate preservative effect turmeric paste on African catfish in tomato sauce with a view producing ready-to-eat and reduce stress processing. microorganisms associated products were enumerated, isolated identified, lipid oxidation monitored, organoleptic properties assessed. microbial load ranged between 0.000 2.635 log cfu/g during storage. Bacillus subtilis co...

A plant-based paste fermented by lactic acid bacteria and yeast (fermented paste) was made from various plant materials. The paste was made of fermented food by applying traditional food-preservation techniques, that is, fermentation and sugaring. The fermented paste contained major nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids), 18 kinds of amino acids, and vitamins (vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, B1...

This in vitro study evaluated the preventive potential of experimental pastes containing 10% and 20% hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (Nano-HAP), with or without fluoride, on dental demineralization. Bovine enamel (n=15) and root dentin (n=15) specimens were divided into 9 groups according to their surface hardness: control (without treatment), 20 Nanop paste (20% HAP), 20 Nanop paste plus (20% HAP...

This aim of this study was to investigate the biocompatibility of two experimental acetazolamide (AZ)-based pastes in the subcutaneous tissue of rats. Both pastes contained AZ as the main component in similar concentration. The vehicle in experimental paste 1 was saline, while experimental paste 2 was prepared with propylene glycol. Sixty polyethylene tubes were sealed at one end with gutta-per...

Purpose: To determine the efficacy of an in-office desensitizing paste containing 8% arginine and calcium carbonate relative to that of a commercially-available pumice prophylaxis paste in reducing dentin hypersensitivity instantly after a single application following a dental scaling procedure and to establish the duration of sensitivity relief over a period of 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Methods: T...

BACKGROUND In this study, the nature of food commercials in children's television (TV) was monitored and analyzed; simultaneously, the relationship between recalling TV food commercials and children's interest in them and in the consumption of the same food products was evaluated. METHODS A total of 108 h children's programs broadcast on two channels (Two and Amouzesh) of Islamic Republic of ...