the sorption isotherm and state diagram of sundried, golden and sultana raisins were constructed for investigation and comparison of the product stability. the isotherms were measured at 15, 25 and 35 °c using an isopiestic method and the data were modeled with gab model. glass transition temperatures of the products were measured by differential scanning calorimetery (dsc) and fitted to gordon...

background and objectives: snacks are important parts of diabetes patients’ diet. the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of moderate amounts of dates and raisins, as nutritious snacks, on blood glucose, and to compare these effects with sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. materials and methods: this crossover clinical trial was performed on 15 patients with type 2 diabetes...

raisins are dried grapes that may be eaten raw or used in cooking, baking and brewing as an ingredient. iran is one of the major exporters of raisins in recent years and iranian raisins are exported to many countries. it is important to ensure of microbiological quality and safety of raisins. the aim of this study was isolation and identification of mycoflora from main raisin’s varieties (poloi...

AIMS To determine incidence and levels of ochratoxin A (OTA) in California raisins and to isolate and characterize OTA-producing fungi from California raisin vineyard populations. METHODS AND RESULTS  Forty raisin clusters sampled from four California vineyards in the San Joaquin Valley were analysed for OTA content using immunoaffinity and HPLC methods. OTA was detected in 93% of the samples...

Raisins are a significant grape product with an annual trade volume of approximately USD 2 billion. There various methods employed for drying grapes into raisins. This study aimed to investigate the effects different on raisins, specifically, without pretreatment (SD), treatment potassium carbonate (5%) containing 2% olive oil (POT), and ashy water 2.5% (AOW). The examined changes in raisin wei...

A review of records from the AnTox database of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Animal Poison Control Center identified 43 dogs that developed increased blood urea nitrogen concentration, serum creatinine concentration, or both as well as clinical signs after ingesting grapes, raisins, or both. Clinical findings, laboratory findings, histopathological findings, trea...