To divide a cake into equal sized pieces most people use knife and mixture of luck dexterity. These attempts are often met with varying success. Through precise geometric constructions performed the replacing Euclid's straightedge without using compass we find methods for solving certain cake-cutting problems exactly. Since it is impossible to exactly bisect circular when its center not known, ...

The potential of quince powder was evaluated for the production of fiber rich sponge cakes. In this study, quinces slices were dried in an infrared–hot air dryer (375 W, 60°C and 1 m/s flow rate). The rheological properties of cake batters and physico-chemical, textural and sensory properties of the sponge cake supplemented with five different concentrations (control, 5, 10, 15 and 20 %) of qui...

A key step in the processing of ceramics is the consolidation of powders into engineered shapes. Colloidal processing uses solvents (usually water) and dispersants to break up powder agglomerates in suspension and thereby reduce the pore size in a consolidated compact. However, agglomeration and particle rearrangement leading to pore enlargement can still occur during drying. Therefore, it is b...

Two experiments explored the hypothesis that distraction causes a reduced sensitivity to the physiological and sensory cues that signal when to terminate a meal. In Experiment 1, eighty-eight females ate five 'Jaffa Cakes' either while distracted by a computer game or while sitting in silence. Analysis of the difference in rated hunger, fullness and desire to eat (pre- to post-intake) revealed ...

INTRODUCTION This paper describes the epidemiological, microbiological and environmental investigations conducted during an outbreak of Salmonella gastroenteritis in Singapore. METHODS A case-control study was undertaken to identify the vehicle of transmission. Microbiological testing was performed on faecal, food and environmental samples. Isolates of Salmonella were further characterized by...

A 69-year-old Japanese man with no history of abdominal surgery was referred to our hospital with the chief complaints of abdominal pain and vomiting. A physical examination of the abdomen revealed mild epigastric tenderness. The pertinent laboratory data included a WBC count of 14,900/μL, a C-reactive protein level of 0.96 mg/dL, and a normal chemistry panel. An abdominal radiograph suggested ...

The consumption of reduced-calorie cakes has been increasing, however this has presented challenges to be overcome concerning the formation of their structure when the sucrose is substituted by alternative sweeteners, gums or thickening agents. The present study evaluated the internal characteristics of cakes with a reduction in sucrose, and the effects of its substitution on starch gelatinisat...

Interventions are required to reduce children's consumption of discretionary foods and drinks. To intervene we need to identify appropriate discretionary choice targets. This study aimed to determine the main discretionary choice contributors to energy and key nutrient intakes in children aged 2-18 years. Secondary analyses were performed with population weighted, single 24 h dietary recall dat...