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View article: Relationships Between Chemical Compounds and Sensory Properties of Virgin Olive Oil in the US and Israel: Development of a Prediction Model for Defects
Relationships Between Chemical Compounds and Sensory Properties of Virgin Olive Oil in the US and Israel: Development of a Prediction Model for Defects Open
Virgin olive oil (VOO) quality is defined by both chemical and sensory parameters. While the chemical parameters are objective and measured using instrument-based methods, sensory quality evaluation is based upon human panels, which can be…
View article: Quality and Flavor of ‘Aliza’ Fruit: A Unique Pomelo × Mandarin Hybrid
Quality and Flavor of ‘Aliza’ Fruit: A Unique Pomelo × Mandarin Hybrid Open
‘Aliza’ is a new pomelo × mandarin hybrid (Citrus maxima, cv. Red Chandler × Citrus reticulata, cv. Ora) developed by the Israeli citrus breeding program at the Volcani Institute. Here, we aimed to characterize the quality and flavor of ‘A…
View article: Characterization of Moringa oleifera leaf and seed protein extract functionality in emulsion model system
Characterization of Moringa oleifera leaf and seed protein extract functionality in emulsion model system Open
This study provides a comparative overview of Moringa oleifera leaf and seed protein extract (LPE and SPE, respectively) functionality in emulsions. Raw seed cake (RS) had more protein (45.8%) than raw leaf (RL) (27.4%). RL comprised highe…
View article: Sensory Analysis of a New Citrus Juice made from 'Aliza' Fruit: A New Pomelo x Mandarin Hybrid
Sensory Analysis of a New Citrus Juice made from 'Aliza' Fruit: A New Pomelo x Mandarin Hybrid Open
The sensory qualities of the juice of 'Aliza', a new pomelo × mandarin hybrid developed by the Israeli citrus breeding program, ARO, The Volcani Center, were analyzed and compared with orange and red grapefruit juices, whom are the most co…
View article: Effect of Natural Preservatives (Lemon Grass and Bay Leaf Marinade) on the Microbial Load and Shelf Life of Smoke-dried Clarias gariepinus
Effect of Natural Preservatives (Lemon Grass and Bay Leaf Marinade) on the Microbial Load and Shelf Life of Smoke-dried Clarias gariepinus Open
This study was carried out to determine the effect of lemon grass marinade (sample A), bay leaf marinade (sample B) and a combination of both spices (sample C) on the microbial load of stored smoked-dried Clarias gariepinus. Comparative an…
View article: Standard methods for <i>Apis mellifera</i> brood as human food
Standard methods for <i>Apis mellifera</i> brood as human food Open
Insects hold enormous potential to address food and nutritional security issues. The honey bee is a key insect, given its importance for pollination, as well as its products which can be directly consumed, like honey, pollen and brood. Res…