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View article: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF IRON LEVELS IN CABBAGE AND EGGPLANT FROM THE VELES AND BITOLA REGIONS IN R. N. MACEDONIA
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF IRON LEVELS IN CABBAGE AND EGGPLANT FROM THE VELES AND BITOLA REGIONS IN R. N. MACEDONIA Open
Iron (Fe) is a crucial micronutrient involved in oxygen transport, cellular respiration, as well as various metabolic processes in humans, including DNA synthesis, electron transport, vital enzymatic activities, and cellular energy generat…
View article: Characterization of homemade ajvar: A pepper-based relish
Characterization of homemade ajvar: A pepper-based relish Open
Ajvar is a pepper-based relish that represents a mixture of roasted sweet peppers. As a domestic agricultural food product known as vegetable caviar, ajvar is consumed in small portions, cold, in addition to the main meal, or as a spread. …
View article: A "Green" Approach for Phenol Removal from Synthetic Water, by Peroxidase Extracted from Cabbage Leaf Waste
A "Green" Approach for Phenol Removal from Synthetic Water, by Peroxidase Extracted from Cabbage Leaf Waste Open
This study underlines the idea of valorizing vegetable waste in a “green” approach for water bioremediation. In this research, the possibility of using unpurified peroxidase obtained from cabbage leaf waste in the process of removing pheno…
View article: Characteristics of grape must of perspective genotypes in autochthonous grapevine variety Prokupac
Characteristics of grape must of perspective genotypes in autochthonous grapevine variety Prokupac Open
The autochthonous, i.e. local, red wine variety Prokupac is one of the most important varieties in Serbia. In the past, this variety was the leading one in the largest number of wine-growing areas of our country. The Prokupac variety is cu…
View article: Chemical composition of wild apple (Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill.) leaf infusion
Chemical composition of wild apple (Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill.) leaf infusion Open
Wild apples leaves are under-utilized biomaterial, containing various bioactive compounds. The aim of this work was to determine the components and mineral composition of the wild apple leaf infusion. The leaves originated from Svrljig, Ni…
View article: Application of aqueous deep eutectic solvents for chemical valorization of municipal sewage sludge: Determining the mineral content
Application of aqueous deep eutectic solvents for chemical valorization of municipal sewage sludge: Determining the mineral content Open
Sewage sludge is a by-product of municipal wastewater treatment processes with significant soil-forming and fertilizing characteristics. However, if sewage sludge contains heavy metals, it can negatively affect the soil environment. The ac…
View article: Investigations of commercial sodium copper chlorophyllin degradation after ultraviolet irradiation
Investigations of commercial sodium copper chlorophyllin degradation after ultraviolet irradiation Open
Chlorophyllins are naturally derived colors that provide green hues to food products in oil- and water-based systems. Due to their good antimicrobial activity, in order not to contaminate the surface of food products and to increase produc…
View article: The effect of thermal processing on the content and antioxidant capacity of free and bound phenolics of cookies enriched by nettle (Urtica dioica L.) seed flour and extract
The effect of thermal processing on the content and antioxidant capacity of free and bound phenolics of cookies enriched by nettle (Urtica dioica L.) seed flour and extract Open
The content of free and bound phenolics and their antioxidant capacity in cookies enriched by nettle seed flour and a nettle seed phenolic extract, before, during and after thermal processing (baking at 180°C for 25 min) were examined. The…
View article: ‘All‐natural’ anti‐wrinkle emulsion serum with <i>Acmella oleracea</i> extract: A design of experiments (DoE) formulation approach, rheology and <i>in vivo</i> skin performance/efficacy evaluation
‘All‐natural’ anti‐wrinkle emulsion serum with <i>Acmella oleracea</i> extract: A design of experiments (DoE) formulation approach, rheology and <i>in vivo</i> skin performance/efficacy evaluation Open
Objective The growing consumers’ preferences and concerns regarding healthy ageing, youthful skin appearance, environmental protection and sustainability have triggered an ever‐increasing trend towards natural, eco‐friendly and ethically s…
View article: Benzoic acid removal from aqueous solutions by activated charcoal
Benzoic acid removal from aqueous solutions by activated charcoal Open
Benzoic acid has a wide use primarily in food but it is also used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical and other products. Because of noted carcinogenic and toxic characteristics under certain concentration it is considered a pollutant that becomes…
View article: Establishment of the presence of biological and chemical contaminents in food
Establishment of the presence of biological and chemical contaminents in food Open
The importance and necessity of food quality control can be observed from two aspects at least – the safety and reliability of the certain foodstaff consumption as well as the rising of consumers' confidence in the producers. Bearing this …
View article: Mineral Composition of Subcritical Water Extracts of Saccorhiza Polyschides, a Brown Seaweed Used as Fertilizer in the North of Portugal
Mineral Composition of Subcritical Water Extracts of Saccorhiza Polyschides, a Brown Seaweed Used as Fertilizer in the North of Portugal Open
The present work aimed at studying Saccorhiza polyschides extracts obtained by subcritical water extraction as a potential source of essential macro and trace elements, aiming for its potential application as a biofertilizer. The mineral c…
View article: D-optimal design of experiments and comprehensive rheological analysis in the development of natural anti-aging creams
D-optimal design of experiments and comprehensive rheological analysis in the development of natural anti-aging creams Open
This work is focused on the development and evaluation of completely natural anti-aging creams, with the aid of the experimental design. Model formulations, differing in the content of emollients (10%/15%/20%) and emulsifier (1%/2%/3%) and…
View article: PEG-ylated parenteral Nanoemulsions as prospective Carriers for enhanced Brain Delivery with Diazepam as a Model Drug - Physicochemical Characterisation
PEG-ylated parenteral Nanoemulsions as prospective Carriers for enhanced Brain Delivery with Diazepam as a Model Drug - Physicochemical Characterisation Open
Parenteral nanoemulsions are regarded as biocompatible drug delivery systems for lypophilic drugs. When it comes to delivering actives to the brain as a target site, prolonged circulation time is desirable. The objective of this study was …
View article: A comparison between wheat and different kinds of corn flour based on minerals, free phenolic acid composition and antioxidant activity
A comparison between wheat and different kinds of corn flour based on minerals, free phenolic acid composition and antioxidant activity Open
In order to compare different kinds of corn flour (white, yellow and degerminated yellow corn flour) with wheat flour, this paper investigates the content of free phenolics, minerals and phenolic acids composition and antioxidant activity,…
View article: Determination of the mineral content of spices by ICP-OES
Determination of the mineral content of spices by ICP-OES Open
Spices represent all edible plant parts used for food flavouring or colouring including fruits, roots, seeds, peels or vegetable substances. The objective of this study was to determine the elemental composition (Ag, Al, B, Ba, Bi, Ca, Cd,…
View article: Composition of Gluten-Free Flours with Special Reference to Mineral Substances
Composition of Gluten-Free Flours with Special Reference to Mineral Substances Open
The aim of this paper is to investigate the composition of gluten free flours, with particular reference to the minerals content (As, Ag, B, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Tl, Zn, Si, and P). The following types of glut…
View article: Synthesis and Physicochemical Characterization of Anion Exchanger Based on Green Modified Bottle Gourd Shell
Synthesis and Physicochemical Characterization of Anion Exchanger Based on Green Modified Bottle Gourd Shell Open
The structural performance and biosorption behavior of a new cationic biosorbent (CALV) prepared from bottle gourd ( Lagenaria vulgaris ) shell (LVS) as a potentially valuable agrowaste have been established. The biosorbent with anion exch…
View article: Bioactive compounds and mineral composition of the aqueous extract from wild cyclamen (Cyclamen purpurascens Mill.) tubers
Bioactive compounds and mineral composition of the aqueous extract from wild cyclamen (Cyclamen purpurascens Mill.) tubers Open
Wild cyclamen tubers (Cyclamen purpurascens Mill.) (Kukavica mountain, southeast Serbia) was used as an extraction material in this study. The aqueous extract has been obtained by reflux extraction at the boiling temperature with hydromod…
View article: Sulfanilamide in solution and liposome vesicles; in vitro release and UV-stability studies
Sulfanilamide in solution and liposome vesicles; in vitro release and UV-stability studies Open
View article: Chemical composition of stinging nettle leaves obtained by different analytical approaches
Chemical composition of stinging nettle leaves obtained by different analytical approaches Open
View article: The evaluation of temperature and pH influences on equilibrium swelling of poly(n-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid) hydrogels
The evaluation of temperature and pH influences on equilibrium swelling of poly(n-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid) hydrogels Open
Hydrogels are synthesized by the method of radical polymerization of monomers: N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAM) and acrylic acid (AA). Characterization of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide- co-acrylic acid) hydrogels, p(NIPAM/AA), has been performed…
View article: Scaling potential of geothermal water from the well A-2 at Vranjska Banja: Serbia
Scaling potential of geothermal water from the well A-2 at Vranjska Banja: Serbia Open
Geochemical and physicochemical characteristics of geothermal water from A-2 well are investigated in order to estimate its tendency towards the formation of scale in the pipe installation. Based on the geochemiocal analysis of major eleme…
View article: Macro- and micro-element analysis in milk samples by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry
Macro- and micro-element analysis in milk samples by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry Open
The paper describes the determination of Ag, Al, B, Ba, Bi, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ga, In, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb, Sr, Tl and Zn, as well as total fat content of milk samples, originated from different sources. The analyzed milk sample…
View article: Enzimska modifikacija kvarcetina sa cisteinom pomoću peroksidaze iz rena
Enzimska modifikacija kvarcetina sa cisteinom pomoću peroksidaze iz rena Open
n this thesis the modification of quercetin with L-cysteine by horseradish peroxidase (HRP) was investigated. At the beginning of the experimental work, the process of quercetin oxidation by HRP was investigated, and after that the process…
View article: Parenteral nanoemulsions as promising carriers for brain delivery of risperidone: Design, characterization and in vivo pharmacokinetic evaluation
Parenteral nanoemulsions as promising carriers for brain delivery of risperidone: Design, characterization and in vivo pharmacokinetic evaluation Open
View article: The presence of minerals in clear orange juices
The presence of minerals in clear orange juices Open
Fruit juice is the product obtained by mechanical processing of one or more types of technologically ripe, fresh, chilled or frozen fruit, which is not but can be fermented, the taste, color and aroma of which must be specific to the type …
View article: The determination of macro and microelements in chamomile teas (Matricaria chammomilla L.)
The determination of macro and microelements in chamomile teas (Matricaria chammomilla L.) Open
After water, tea is the most widespread beverage in the world. In addition to its use as a beverage, tea is also recognized as a drink that may have several health benefits, primarily due to the presence of nutritional elements. But, on th…
View article: A full factorial design in the formulation of diazepam parenteral nanoemulsions: Physicochemical characterization and stability evaluation
A full factorial design in the formulation of diazepam parenteral nanoemulsions: Physicochemical characterization and stability evaluation Open
Using the experimental design methodology, we have developed and characterized nanoemulsions for a parenteral delivery using diazepam as a model drug. The formulations containing 20 or 30% (w/w) of medium chain triglycerides or the mixture…