Nutritive value and chemical composition of prickly pear seeds (Opuntia ficus indica L.) growing in Turkey.

abstract：:In the current study, we investigated the association between dietary amino acid ratios and the 3-year incidence of hypertension, conducted in the framework of the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study with 4287 adults(41.9% men), aged 20-70 y. Dietary intakes of amino acids were assessed using a valid and reliable food freq...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Teymoori F,Asghari G,Farhadnejad H,Mirmiran P,Azizi F

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phytoestrogens have generated interest in human health in view of their potential effect to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases. Serum levels of phytoestrogens have been proposed as an alternative to measure the exposure of phytoestrogens. We evaluated the use of serum as a biomarker of phytoestrogen's inta...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Palma-Duran SA,Caire-Juvera G,Robles-Burgeño Mdel R,Ortega-Vélez MI,Gutiérrez-Coronado Mde L,Almada Mdel C,Chávez-Suárez K,Campa-Siqueiros M,Grajeda-Cota P,Saucedo-Tamayo Mdel S,Valenzuela-Quintanar AI

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drinking of cranberry fruit juice and application of commercial preparations containing the cranberry extracts are recommended in the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially in women with recurrent UTIs. Many studies focus on the activity of cranberries against uropathogenic Escherichia...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Wojnicz D,Tichaczek-Goska D,Korzekwa K,Kicia M,Hendrich AB

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of preparation procedures (with and without sugar and chickpea) on ascorbic acid in pickled (acidification with vinegar) green hot peppers during pickling and the storage period (8 weeks) was studied. Ascorbic acid values in fresh pepper rapidly decreased after pickled processing (first 3 weeks) and then di...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Yalim S,Ozdemir Y

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of supplementing wheat flour at a level of 15% with lupine (Lupinus angustifolius L.) wholemeal fermented by different lactic acid bacteria on acrylamide content in bread crumb as well as on bread texture and sensory characteristics was analysed. The use of fermented lupine resulted in a lower specific volu...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Bartkiene E,Jakobsone I,Juodeikiene G,Vidmantiene D,Pugajeva I,Bartkevics V

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary objective To determine the iron, zinc, and calcium content in different insects commonly eaten among the Luo of Kenya. Research design A cross-sectional design was chosen for the study in order to determine the insects eaten and their mineral content during a specific season.Methods and procedures Five differe...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Christensen DL,Orech FO,Mungai MN,Larsen T,Friis H,Aagaard-Hansen J

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wheat breads prepared from frozen partially baked breads were characterized by their content of rapidly digestible starch (RDS) and slowly digestible starch (SDS) by the in vitro starch digestibility method developed by Englyst. Breads with different contents and types of fibre and breads prepared with different ferme...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Ronda F,Rivero P,Caballero PA,Quilez J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The kinetics of ascorbic acid degradation in amla (Phyllanthus emblica L.) as well as in pure ascorbic acid solutions at initial concentrations present in amla over a temperature range of 50-120 degrees C (steady-state temperature) has been studied. The ascorbic acid degradation followed first-order reaction kinetics ...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Nisha P,Singhal RS,Pandit AB

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute genoprotective effect of Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng) has been investigated. The experiment was carried out to explore the DNA protective effect after a single dose of American ginseng tea bag infusion. Fourteen subjects (6 males and 8 females) were recruited in this study. Seven of them (3 males a...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Szeto YT,Sin YS,Pak SC,Kalle W

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this research was to determine the changes in chemical and microbiological qualities of ready-to-eat intermediate-moisture raisins during storage. Raisins were immersed into hot (98+/-1 degrees C) glucose solutions (10% w/v and 20% w/v) containing 1% (w/v) potassium sorbate to inhibit mould and yeast growth...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Güleç H,Kundakçi A,Ergönül B

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal nutrition has been identified as a factor determining fetal growth and risk of adult disease. In rats, the feeding of a low protein diet during pregnancy retards fetal growth and induces hypertension in the resulting offspring. Rat models of low protein feeding have been extensively used to study the mechanis...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Langley-Evans SC

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soybean and bambara groundnut were malted for 0, 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120 h, respectively. The malted beans were dried, devegetated and milled into flour. The protein contents of unmalted soybean and bambara groundnut flours which were 48.3 and 18.8% (dry weight), respectively, increased on malting to maximum levels of ...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Akpapunam MA,Igbedioh SO,Aremo I

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The traditional non-alcoholic beverage in East Africa, togwa, produced from the flour of maize and germinated finger millet (finger millet malt), was investigated. The preparation techniques of togwa observed in the rural villages of East Africa are described, and the temperature and pH profile of togwa during its man...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Kitabatake N,Gimbi DM,Oi Y

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial, 23 patients consumed 250 ml mare's milk or placebo for 16 weeks. The aim was to examine the effects of mare's milk on the characteristics of atopic dermatitis (AD), on faecal microbiota and on clinical and immunological parameters. The intensity of AD was examined...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Foekel C,Schubert R,Kaatz M,Schmidt I,Bauer A,Hipler UC,Vogelsang H,Rabe K,Jahreis G

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is reported that consumption of antioxidant-rich foods significantly increased plasma total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) in humans. Also, it is proved that the antioxidants from plant foods improve the body's antioxidant defence by acting additively and synergistically. As a result, rational combination of antioxid...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Yuan L,Meng L,Ma W,Xiao Z,Zhu X,Feng JF,Yu H,Xiao R

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hot water extract (LN), partially purified polysaccharides (LP) and hot alkali extracted polysaccharides (LNa) obtained from fruiting bodies of the wild basidiomycete Laetiporus sulphureus were examined for their antioxidant activities. LNa was the most active antioxidant, as shown by the median effective concentratio...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Klaus A,Kozarski M,Niksic M,Jakovljevic D,Todorovic N,Stefanoska I,Van Griensven LJ

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of processing and cooking on the metabolic response to carrots in mixed meals was explored in two consecutive harvest years. The contribution of dietary fibre (4.4 g 1989 and 6.6 g 1990) from carrots was chosen to be different in order to compare effects with varying doses. The meals, composed of carrots...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Gustafsson K,Asp NG,Hagander B,Nyman M,Schweizer T

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The approximate composition and mineral contents of carob fruit (Ceratonia siliqua), and the traditional foods produced from this fruit, carob flour and carob syrup, were studied. Protein, crude fiber and ash content and energy values of carob syrup were lower than the values of both carob fruit and carob flour. Accor...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Ozcan MM,Arslan D,Gökçalik H

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Raw seeds of tribal pulses Atylosia scarabaeoides, Canavalia gladiata, Lablab purpureus var. lignosus, Neonotonia wightii var. coimbatorensis, Rhynchosia filipes, Vigna trilobata and Vigna unguiculata subsp. unguiculata were investigated for their proximate composition, minerals, vitamins (niacin and ascorbic acid) an...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Arinathan V,Mohan VR,John De Britto A

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lutein and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are associated with the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Since microalgae are potent natural sources of these nutrients, their nutritional value should be evaluated based on the bioavailability of lutein and DHA for the retina via the plasmatic compartment. In...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Schnebelen-Berthier C,Acar N,Pouillart P,Thabuis C,Rodriguez B,Depeint F,Clerc E,Mathiaud A,Bourdillon A,Baert B,Bretillon L,Lecerf JM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective was to develop a cereal bar product rich in isoflavones and soy protein to be used in diets for controlling dyslipidaemia. A soy snack bar with 39.88 g/100 g dietary fibre, 34.25 g/100 g protein, 100.39 mg/100 g isoflavones and 245.47 kcal/100 g was produced. The shelf life of the product was tested over...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Lobato LP,Iakmiu Camargo Pereira AE,Lazaretti MM,Barbosa DS,Carreira CM,Mandarino JM,Grossmann MV

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological studies suggest that metabolic ageing process of overweight and obese populations is associated with an increased risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Inflammation, hyper-glycaemia, dyslipidemia and oxidative stress have been associated with early stages of NCDs development whereas coho...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Cases J,Romain C,Dallas C,Gerbi A,Cloarec M

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we sought the use of cultured human abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) tissue to investigate the transcriptional effects of some bioactives, whose role in the prevention of atherosclerotic plaque development through the regulation of gene expression has been hypothesized. After supplementation with n - 3 p...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Boschetti E,Bacon JR,Meyer F,Tugnoli V,Bordoni A,Kroon PA

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whether drinking green tea (GT) could reduce the risk of breast cancer (BC) is still controversial. The search was performed using PubMed, Embase and Web of Science databases. The generalised least square method and constrained cubic spline model were performed to assess the dose-response trends between GT consumption...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Wang Y,Zhao Y,Chong F,Song M,Sun Q,Li T,Xu L,Song C

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a systematic review of the literature for the ability of green tea epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) to lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Study subjects were limited to healthy individuals and randomized, controlled trials on human serum lipid levels, especially LDL-C, conducted. A total of...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Momose Y,Maeda-Yamamoto M,Nabetani H

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress (OS) - defined as the imbalance between free radical production and antioxidant defences - is a condition associated with chronic-degenerative disease, such as cancer, metabolic and disease cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Several studies have shown that diet and some of its components could influence ...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Vetrani C,Costabile G,Di Marino L,Rivellese AA

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The chemical characteristics, fatty acid and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) contents and cholesterol levels of some traditional Turkish cheeses that are consumed mostly in Turkey were determined in this study. The fatty acid and cholesterol contents and CLA amount of cheeses were analysed as methyl esters by gas chrom...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Donmez M,Kemal Seckin A,Sagdic O,Simsek B

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The characterization and stability evaluation of food and food constituents (chemical active ingredient/microorganism) for which nutrition or health claims want to be requested are essential for the success of an application to EFSA. This work reviews the requirements that must be fulfilled for a full characterization...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： González-Ferrero C,Sáiz-Abajo MJ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phytate, a salt of phytic acid (myo-inositol 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakisphosphate), is found in certain plant-based foods. It strongly chelates minerals, forming insoluble complexes in the small intestine that cannot be digested or absorbed. Information on the phytate content of rice-based diets of children in Northeast Thail...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Krittaphol W,Bailey KB,Pongcharoen T,Winichagoon P,Gibson RS

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Residual cyanogens in gari, the most popular cassava food in West Africa, is implicated in the causation of tropical ataxic neuropathy. Gari is eaten by soaking its granules in cold water or by adding boiling water to make a food called eba. This study was conducted to determine whether loss of the residual cyanogens ...

journal_title：International journal of food sciences and nutrition

authors： Onabolu AO,Oluwole OS,Bokanga M

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00