Background: Edible films and coatings are biodegradable that can preserve the quality and extend the shelf life of foods. The aim of this study was to investigate the physical and mechanical properties, and antimicrobial activity of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) film containing Artemisia sieberi Essential Oil (AEO). Methods: The studied parameters were the antibacterial activity and physical p...

phytosterols have been used for reduction of cholesterol since 1950. the high melting temperature and chalky taste are the major problems related to the enrichment of foodstuffs with phytosterols. the cristal construct of these compounds could not reduce remarkably the blood cholesterol in comparison with the fatty soluble forms. presence of free and alcoholic forms of phytosterols and also the...

Extruded cereal snacks are usually deficient in protein, mineral ingredients, valuable fatty acids. With the rise of health awareness among consumers, food manufacturers and scientists are pressed to take measures in order to develop new functional/health-beneficial foods. The aim of this work was to manufacture extruded crisps enriched with α-linolenic acid (obtained from linseed oil) and to o...

Fisheries are important in Sri Lanka as a food sector as well as an export sector. The main export fish species is yellowfin tuna and main markets are Japan, EU countries and the USA. Yellowfin tuna and swordfish are high in the aquatic food web, therefore accumulation of trace metals can occur. The export goods quality and safety should comply with the WTO, national, regional and international...

To the Editor: I agree with Kuratko that there is a need for tailored food frequency questionnaires (FFQ), particularly for nutrients that have limited food sources, such as long chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC ω-3 PUFA). Fish are the best food source of LC ω-3 PUFA, and oily fish such as sardines and Atlantic salmon contain approximately 10 times more LC ω-3 PUFA than lean fish, such...

Research surveys attempting to use acoustic devices (i.e. echo sounders and sonar) to avoid bycatch and STFO are significantly hindered by the lack of any way to accurately verify what is actually under their vessel and being recorded on their instruments. Purse seine fishermen have a distinct advantage as they can refine catch estimates with every successful set and no doubt become quite profi...

Tuna are fast, economical swimmers in part due to their stiff, high aspect ratio caudal fins and streamlined bodies. Previous studies using passive caudal fin models have suggested that while high aspect ratio tail shapes such as a tuna's generally perform well, tail performance cannot be determined from shape alone. In this study, we analyzed the swimming performance of tuna-tail-shaped hydrof...