Probiotic ice cream was made by fermenting a standard ice cream mix with Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum cultures and then freezing the mix in a batch freezer. Survival of the L. acidophilus and B. bifidum, as well as beta-galactosidase activity, was monitored during 17 wk of frozen storage at -29 degrees C. After freezing of the fermented mix, bacterial counts were 1.5 x ...

Statistical models were developed to reveal which structural elements of ice cream affect melting rate and hardness. Ice creams were frozen in a batch freezer with three types of sweetener, three levels of the emulsifier polysorbate 80, and two different draw temperatures to produce ice creams with a range of microstructures. Ice cream mixes were analyzed for viscosity, and finished ice creams ...

the total of 1,161 samples of cream examined in the survey by Barrow and Miller (1967) only 221 and 119 samples respectively satisfied these criteria. The findings described in the present paper suggest that closer attention should be paid to cream, and they emphasize the need for at least clear guidance for cream producers and retailers, and for the introduction of minimum bacteriological stan...

abstract background: one of the most important problems after episiotomy is perineal pain which is more severe on the first day of postpartum period. the aim of this study was to compare the analgesic effects of indomethacin suppository and lidocaine cream in the management of post‑episiotomy pain. materials and methods: in a randomized, controlled trial, 60 primiparous women who had mediolater...

intercropping may be helpful manner to increase interception and utilization. the aim of this study was to compare radiation use efficiency and radiation interception in intercropping with sole cropping. an experiment was conducted at the agricultural research station, ferdowsi university of mashhad in the growing season of the year 2008. the experimental treatments were: 1- sole crop of bean 2...

BACKGROUND Radiation-induced skin reaction (RISR) is one of the most common and distressing side effects of radiotherapy in patients with cancer. It is featured with swelling, redness, itching, pain, breaks in skin, discomfort, and a burning sensation. There is a lack of convincing evidence supporting any single practice in the prevention or management of RISR. METHODS/DESIGNS This double-bli...

The effect of 0.1% tretinoin cream for the treatment of photoageing was studied in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. All patients applied tretinoin cream to one forearm and the vehicle cream to the other, and half of the patients also applied tretinoin cream to the face and the other half used the vehicle cream. Tretinoin treatment produced an improvement in the signs of extrinsic agein...

The development of a low glycemic index (GI) coconut milk ice cream by replacing 12% sucrose with different low GI sweeteners (xylitol, erythritol, inulin and fructose) was investigated. Three mixtures of sweeteners (6.2% xylitol + 7% inulin, 4% erythritol + 7% inulin + 2.15% fructose, 8.5% inulin + 5% fructose) were reformulated to obtain the similar characteristics as using 12% sucrose, inclu...

Sweet potatoes (SPs) are considered by the FAO as a primary crop for “traditional agriculture” in tropics, but Europe, its consumption is not widespread. However, consumer demand has grown exponentially over past five years. This study evaluated quality and nutrient contents of storage roots 29 SPs accessions to characterize their role improving human diet. Roots were analyzed nutraceuticals, s...

The sense of taste is critical in determining the nutritional suitability of foods. Sweet and bitter are primary taste modalities in mammals, and their behavioral relevance is similar in flies. Sweet taste drives the appetitive response to energy sources, whereas bitter taste drives avoidance of potential toxins and also suppresses the sweet response [1, 2]. Despite their importance to survival...