UNLABELLED Proteins isolated from sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) have been shown to possess antidiabetic, antioxidant, and antiproliferative properties. The objective of this study was to chemically optimize a process for extracting proteins from sweet potato peel. The extraction procedure involved mixing peel with saline solvent to dissolve proteins and then precipitating with CaCl(2). Quadr...

Purpose : Guava cultivations are spreading rapidly among Sri Lankan farmers, especially in dry zone. Surplus production is observed certain months of the year. Dehydration can be used as an effective method to preserve surplus. During dehydration, browning guava impairs quality final product. This experiment was carried out find most inhibitor.Research Method Four treatments were prior dehydrat...

Currently, the global food industry is experiencing a shift in consumer preference towards natural sources of antioxidants derived from edible fruits and vegetables. In view this, white skinned bitter gourd with bioactive properties has great potential. Additionally, guar gum characteristic ability to form strong hydrogen bonds water molecules, thereby reducing shrinkage during dehydration. Thu...

Pear is a typical fruit of temperate zones with high nutritive values and organoleptic properties, but when this fresh being harvested, it will undergo chemical changes which can cause spoilage product deterioration. Freezing could be as preservative method to maintain quality attributes (colour, texture) produce that change over time. The purpose study determine ascorbic acid content antioxida...

Our patient is a 26-week-old preterm female infant delivered by caesarean section secondary to severe maternal preeclampsia who had been receiving subcutaneous recombinant erythropoietin (r-EPO) for anemia of prematurity. At 8 weeks of age after 8 doses of r-EPO, the infant developed numerous non-blanching erythematous macules and patches located on the back, posterior shoulder, and posterior a...

Three corn and 2 broccoli cultivars were steam blanched for various times and evaluated for residual enzyme activity. Lipoxygenase was inactivated in 4 min in supersweet corn, while sweet corn required a 6-min blanch; peroxidase was inactivated in 8 min. Inactivation of broccoli lipoxygenase, peroxidase, and cystine lyase was achieved in 90 s. Blanched samples were stored 9 mo at 18 C, then ana...

Effects of pretreatments with trehalose on drying of sliced vegetables (potato and carrot) were experimentally investigated. Two different pretreatment methods were tested. Sliced vegetables were steam-blanched and then immersed in a sugar solution. In another method sliced vegetables were coated with sugar powder, and then steam-blanched. Solid gain and water loss during pretreatment were meas...

In this study, 3 different spice mixes were added just after blanching to mozzarella cheese produced by high moisture production method. The dough was kneaded and filled into to fibrous cases. After filling process, cheeses were stored for 28 days at 4 °C and 85 % of relative humidity. The following characteristics were measured: color parameters, milk acidity, total dry matter, maturation inde...

The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of pre-treatments (0.1%KMS, 0.2%KMS, 0.3%KMS and blanching) and drying methods (mechanical drying and solar drying) on the dehydration and rehydration characteristics of carrot. The two drying methods yielded dehydrated products with different dehydration ratio, rehydration ratio, co-efficient of reconstitution and moisture content in both the dehy...

Care for all babies • Check if babies have the following risk factors for developing significant hyperbilirubinaemia: -Visible jaundice in the first 24 hours of life -A gestational age of <38 weeks -A previous sibling who had neonatal jaundice needing phototherapy, and/or -A mother who intends to breast feed exclusively. • Ensure babies with risk factors for significant hyperbilirubinaemia rece...