Solanum melongena fruit juice contains peroxidase activity of the order of 0.125 IU/mL. A method for the 11-fold purification of the enzyme was developed. The Km values of the peroxidase for the substrates guaiacol and hydrogen peroxide were 6.5 mM and 0.33 mM, respectively. The pH and temperature optima were 5.5 and 84 degrees C, respectively using guaiacol as the substrate. Sodium azide and p...

The fruit of Physalis peruviana L. (PPL) has been traditionally used as antispasmodic, diuretic, antiseptic, sedative, and analgesic all over the world. We aimed to perform qualitative content analysis of the fruits of PPL and to clarify the in vitro genotoxicity and in vivo acute and subchronic toxicity of the fruit. Lyophilized fruit juice does not induce genetic damage. In the acute toxicity...

In the present work, survival of the Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) on artificially infested ‘Clemenules’ clementine mandarins (Citrus reticulata Blanco) was assessed on fruit subjected to integrated quarantine treatments consisting of irradiation with X-rays at doses of 0 (control), 30, 54, and 164 Gy followed by exposure to 1°C for 0 (control), 3...

The present work studied the protective effect of Opuntia ficus indica f. inermis fruit juice (OFIJ) against ethanol-induced renal dysfunction in rats. Chronic ethanol administration (3 g/kg b.w) during 12 weeks to Wistar rats, significantly (p < 0.01) increased the serum and kidney malondialdehyde (MDA), the serum contents of urea, creatinine, gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) and the urinary g...

OBJECTIVE To study the quantity and quality of water intake from beverages among pre-schoolers and investigate associations with gender and socio-economic status (SES). DESIGN Kindergarten-based cross-sectional survey within the large-scale European ToyBox-study. A standardized protocol was used and parents/caregivers filled in sociodemographic data and a semi-quantitative FFQ. SETTING Kind...

A study was conducted to determine the physical and chemical composition of guava (Psidium guajava L.) Taiwan pink variety. The fresh ripe guavas were selected for evaluation composition. Results obtained showed that color green colour with pulp as it has good amount anthocyanin 143.06 mg/100 g, fruit is also rich in vitamin C 181.59 g. Further analysed results moisture content found be 89.28%,...

Xylanase production from Bacillus pumilus VLK-1 in solid state fermentation was enhanced through optimization of the process using one variable approach. The enzyme production was highest (42324±786 IU/g) upon 96h of incubation at 37°C using wheat bran as a substrate moistened with mineral salt solution (pH 9.0) containing 0.1% folic acid, 0.2% riboflavin and 6.0% yeast extract in the ratio of ...

Fruit wines have high nutritional value and good palatability. However, fruit wine made from a single type does not enough flavor quality. Therefore, flavorsome variety of fruits should be developed as matter urgency. In this study, the raw material elderberry was used to explore production technology mixed juice wines; selected were apple, lychee, pear, blueberry, elderberry. We utilized singl...

OBJECTIVE To estimate the nutritional and economic effects of substituting whole fruit for juice in the diets of children in the United States. DESIGN Secondary analyses using the 2001-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and a national food prices database. Energy intakes, nutrient intakes, and diet costs were estimated before and after fruit juices were completely replaced ...

Organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATPs) are a group of membrane transport proteins that facilitate the influx of endogenous and exogenous substances across biological membranes. OATPs are found in enterocytes and hepatocytes and in brain, kidney, and other tissues. In enterocytes, OATPs facilitate the gastrointestinal absorption of certain orally administered drugs. Fruit juices such as...