introduction iran has good condition in fruit production among all countries in the world. lemon, grape and apple are fruits that are produced in large scale in our country. for economical use of these fruits, there are different factories which produce fruit juices. pulps are the main waste that remain after juicing fruits. pulps contain some nutrients such as vitamins and minerals and seconda...

Fermentation of carbohydrates in the colon can stimulate cell proliferation and could thus be a cancer risk. The effects of resistant carbohydrates, i.e. those not digested and absorbed in the small intestine, on cell proliferation, crypt fission and polyp development were investigated in wild-type and adenomatous polyposis coli multiple intestinal neoplasia (Apc(Min/+)) mice. Fifteen 4-week-ol...

An on-farm study was conducted among smallholder mango farmers in Embu County of Kenya to demonstrate the effectiveness simple harvest and postharvest handling practices attain cold chain extend shelf life. The recommended were compared with common farmers' practices. 'Apple', 'Ngowe', 'Kent', 'Tommy Atkins' harvested at mature green stage used study. To proper chain, fruits before 8 am, transp...

PURPOSE The scientific experiments with new immunological methods (immunoblotting, RAST inhibition) and isolation of recombinant allergens suggest structural similarities in the allergenic components responsible for cross-reactions. Immunochemical and molecular biology studies indicate that epitopes of major allergen (Bet v 1, Mal d 1) contain more IgE binding epitopes than minor allergens (Bet...

Cellulose fiber based molded pulp packaging is a sustainable solution to the persistent plastic crisis. This study utilized apple pomace (AP) as renewable source of fibers and cardboard (CF) reinforcement material create biocomposites (boards) at AP:CF ratio 2:1 in 3% solid pulp. For improving water resistance board, two approaches were employed: 1) incorporating rhubarb (RP), chitosan, glycero...

BACKGROUND Qualitative and quantitative analyses of 'Zonouz' and 'Gala' apples phenolic compounds were accomplished by HPLC. MATERIAL AND METHODS Samples for phenolics study were taken at three different growing stages [1 - fruit early growing stage 2 - mid-stage of fruit development (80 days after full bloom) 3 - during commercial harvest time]. RESULTS The results showed qualitative diffe...