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View article: Nutritional, Pharmacological and Industrial Applications of Mangosteen and Passion Fruit: A Review
Nutritional, Pharmacological and Industrial Applications of Mangosteen and Passion Fruit: A Review Open
The stunning nutritional and medicinal attributes of tropical fruits have propelled them to international fame. Passion fruit ( Passiflora edulis ) and mangosteen ( Garcinia mangostana ) are two examples of such fruits. This review discuss…
View article: Production of Stevia‐Based Persimmon Fruit Leather by Microwave Oven and Its Optimization With Response Surface Methodolog
Production of Stevia‐Based Persimmon Fruit Leather by Microwave Oven and Its Optimization With Response Surface Methodolog Open
The consumer preference for low‐calorie and nutritious foods has urged the attention of researchers and food designers to develop food products with alternative organic ingredients. For the first time, persimmon is successfully developed i…
View article: The effect of ultrasound-assisted extraction process on techno-functional properties of protein from <i>Moringa oleifera</i> leaves
The effect of ultrasound-assisted extraction process on techno-functional properties of protein from <i>Moringa oleifera</i> leaves Open
Utilization of plant proteins for food development as an alternate source of animal proteins could lead to the sustainability of resources. The techno-functional characteristics of the protein isolated from Moringa oleifera leaves were com…
View article: Spray drying process impact on encapsulation and acceptability of <i>Nigella sativa</i> Oil
Spray drying process impact on encapsulation and acceptability of <i>Nigella sativa</i> Oil Open
Microencapsulation improves the stability of liquid food by moving it to a free form of powder. In the current study, Nigella sativa Oil (NSO) emulsion mixture was spray dried under various operating conditions, including inlet air tempera…
View article: Augmenting the Oxidative Stability of Chicken Nuggets by incorporating cumin and Black cumin as natural preservatives
Augmenting the Oxidative Stability of Chicken Nuggets by incorporating cumin and Black cumin as natural preservatives Open
The present research investigated the effectiveness of cumin and black cumin extracts as natural antioxidants in uncooked chicken nuggets stored at refrigeration temperature (4°C) for 12 days and compared the results with a control treatme…
View article: Physicochemical and Functional Properties of <i>Moringa</i> Seed Protein Treated with Ultrasound
Physicochemical and Functional Properties of <i>Moringa</i> Seed Protein Treated with Ultrasound Open
Functional and structural properties of Moringa protein concentrate (MPC), obtained from defatted Moringa oleifera seed, were investigated after treating it with an ultrasonic technique. For this purpose, dried M. oleifera se…
View article: Introductory Chapter: Curcumin and Its Therapeutic Potency
Introductory Chapter: Curcumin and Its Therapeutic Potency Open
View article: Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Protein from Moringa oleifera Seeds and Its Impact on Techno-Functional Properties
Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Protein from Moringa oleifera Seeds and Its Impact on Techno-Functional Properties Open
Plant proteins can be an important alternative to animal proteins subject to minor modification to address sustainability issues. The impact of ultrasound application on the yield, techno-functional properties, and molecular characteristic…
View article: Development and Storage Stability of Whey Sugarcane Based Functional Beverage
Development and Storage Stability of Whey Sugarcane Based Functional Beverage Open
Whey and sugarcane juice contain many functional components like immunoglobulins and antioxidants, which are very beneficial for human health. Pakistan is the world’s 4th and 5th largest producer of milk and sugarcane, but we are still imp…
View article: Honey Composition, Therapeutic Potential and Authentication through Novel Technologies: An Overview
Honey Composition, Therapeutic Potential and Authentication through Novel Technologies: An Overview Open
Honey is acknowledged as a natural functional food with additional health benefits. Due to its medicinal and therapeutic properties, honey is being used in both pharmaceutical and food industries to develop products as a remedy against var…
View article: Effect of lactoferrin supplementation on composition, fatty acids composition, lipolysis and sensory characteristics of cheddar cheese
Effect of lactoferrin supplementation on composition, fatty acids composition, lipolysis and sensory characteristics of cheddar cheese Open
Lactoferrin is the part of whey proteins, which does not become the part of curd and is lost in the whey. The objective of the current investigation was to develop lactoferrin-supplemented cheddar cheese. Cheddar cheese was supplemented wi…
View article: Expression Analysis of Fiber Related Genes in Different Staple LengthGenotypes in Cotton (G. Hirsutum L.)
Expression Analysis of Fiber Related Genes in Different Staple LengthGenotypes in Cotton (G. Hirsutum L.) Open
Cotton fibers, derived from the outer layer of seeds, are widely used in the textile industry for fabric production worldwide.Expression profiling techniques are valuable for identifying tissue (stem and roots) and stage-specific gene expr…
View article: Use of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and multi-variant analysis for detection of butter adulteration with vegetable oil
Use of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and multi-variant analysis for detection of butter adulteration with vegetable oil Open
During butter manufacturing, adulteration of animal and plant fats is one of the major issues in dairy industries. In dairy products, there is a huge potential in spectroscopic techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT…
View article: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Retention and Oxidative Stability of Spray-Dried Chia–Fish-Oil-Prepared Microcapsules
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Retention and Oxidative Stability of Spray-Dried Chia–Fish-Oil-Prepared Microcapsules Open
Background: Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that the body cannot create itself; thus, they must be obtained from functional foods. Therefore, the food processing industries are becoming more interested in the production of om…
View article: Impact of safflower oil derived conjugated linoleic acid supplementation on fatty acids profile, lipolysis and sensory properties of cheddar cheese
Impact of safflower oil derived conjugated linoleic acid supplementation on fatty acids profile, lipolysis and sensory properties of cheddar cheese Open
Nutritionists recommend to consume 3 g Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) to prevent cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and other lifestyle-related disorders. To fulfill the daily requirements of CLA, large proportions of dair…
View article: Monitoring of wheat flour aging process using traditional methods and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy coupled with chemometrics
Monitoring of wheat flour aging process using traditional methods and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy coupled with chemometrics Open
Wheat flour aging process is considered very important to impart desirable changes in order to get good quality bakery products. It was extensively studied through analytical and rheological variations during storage using conventional met…
View article: Rapid and nondestructive characterization of multiple frying sunflower oil blend using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics
Rapid and nondestructive characterization of multiple frying sunflower oil blend using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics Open
Safety and quality of the final product depend on the oil quality that is normally used for the frying purpose. In current study, sunflower oil blend with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and palm olein was optimized by D-optimal design and t…
View article: Ultrasound-Assisted Modification of Insoluble Dietary Fiber from Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) Seeds
Ultrasound-Assisted Modification of Insoluble Dietary Fiber from Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) Seeds Open
Modification of insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) to soluble dietary fiber (SDF) improves not only the various health benefits but also the functional properties for improved product development. This research aimed to examine the effects of s…
View article: Introductory Chapter: Herbs and Spices - An Overview
Introductory Chapter: Herbs and Spices - An Overview Open
View article: Functional Foods and Human Health: An Overview
Functional Foods and Human Health: An Overview Open
Functional food is a whole ingredient or a part of food that used as food for specific therapeutic purposes. It is divided into two wide categories: Conventional and modified functional foods. Conventional functional Foods are composed of …
View article: Monitoring of frying process in canola oil blend using fourier transform infrared and chemometrics techniques
Monitoring of frying process in canola oil blend using fourier transform infrared and chemometrics techniques Open
The production of trans‐fats and chemical changes during the process of frying are serious public health concerns and must be monitored efficiently. For this purpose, the canola oil was formulated with different ratio of extra virgin olive…
View article: Potential protective role of curcumin powder to regulate arsenic-induced hepatorenal toxicity and hyperlipidemic metabolic dysfunction in rat model.
Potential protective role of curcumin powder to regulate arsenic-induced hepatorenal toxicity and hyperlipidemic metabolic dysfunction in rat model. Open
The present work was conceptualized to determine the potential protective effects of curcumin on arsenic-induced kidney damage in male albino rat model. Thirty six male albino rats were selected, weighed about 175±10g and classified into f…
View article: Functional and Oxidative Quality Characterization of Spray-Dried Omega-3-Enriched Milk Powder
Functional and Oxidative Quality Characterization of Spray-Dried Omega-3-Enriched Milk Powder Open
In the present study, fish oil (FO) and wall material were supplemented to milk to produce spray-dried powder (SDP). Furthermore, the mandate of the study was to enlighten the effect of spray-drying (SD) operating conditions on functional …
View article: Assessment of rheological and quality characteristics of bread made by the addition of ginger powder in wheat flour
Assessment of rheological and quality characteristics of bread made by the addition of ginger powder in wheat flour Open
The aim of this study was to develop a bread enriched with varying level of ginger powder. Ginger powder incorporated in white flour at 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8% level to get a bread enriched with antioxidants and good rheological and sensorial pr…
View article: Hypocholesterolemic effect of designer yogurts fortified with omega fatty acids and dietary fibers in hypercholesterolemic subjects
Hypocholesterolemic effect of designer yogurts fortified with omega fatty acids and dietary fibers in hypercholesterolemic subjects Open
A cohort study of 90 days was designed to explore the hypercholesterolemic associated blood pressure with intake of extruded flaxseed powder (EFSP) fortified yogurts. The hypercholesterolemic subjects were distributed into two groups (1 an…
View article: Recent approaches for utilization of food components as nano-encapsulation: a review
Recent approaches for utilization of food components as nano-encapsulation: a review Open
Nano-encapsulation in terms of nanotechnology is one of the wide ranged and rapid adopted technologies in food industry. Nanotechnology has modernized the whole food system from production to stored products for the improvement in quality …
View article: Quality Characteristics of Gamma Irradiation and Kale Leaf powder Treated Ostrich and Chicken Meat during Storage
Quality Characteristics of Gamma Irradiation and Kale Leaf powder Treated Ostrich and Chicken Meat during Storage Open
The current investigation was conducted to evaluate the result of gamma irradiation doses and kale leaf powder (KLP) on microbiological assay (total aerobic bacteria and coliforms), quality parameters (Hunter’s color [L*, a* and b*] and he…
View article: Assessment of rheological and quality characteristics of bread made by the addition of ginger powder in wheat flour
Assessment of rheological and quality characteristics of bread made by the addition of ginger powder in wheat flour Open
The aim of this study was to develop a bread enriched with varying level of ginger powder. Ginger powder incorporated in white flour at 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8% level to get a bread enriched with antioxidants and good rheological and sensorial pr…
View article: Impact of different omega-3 fatty acid sources on lipid, hormonal, blood glucose, weight gain and histopathological damages profile in PCOS rat model
Impact of different omega-3 fatty acid sources on lipid, hormonal, blood glucose, weight gain and histopathological damages profile in PCOS rat model Open
View article: Retention and stability of bioactive compounds in functional peach beverage using pasteurization, microwave and ultrasound technologies
Retention and stability of bioactive compounds in functional peach beverage using pasteurization, microwave and ultrasound technologies Open