July 2013
Physicochemical characterization of some multifloral honeys from honeybees Apis mellifera collected in the Algerian northeast
The characterization of some Algerian northeast honey was carried out on the basis of their physico-chemical properties: moisture, hydroxymethylfurfural, diastase activity, pH, free, total and lactonic acidity, electrical conductivity, mineral and proline content. Studied samples are found to be low in moisture and therefore safe from fermentation, low in HMF level and high in diastase activity. Additionally, the...
July 2013
Analysis of quality attributes of Hibiscus sabdariffa (zobo) drinks blended with aqueous extract of ginger and garlic
Various types of highly valued food and medicinal products are produced from Hibiscussabdariffa in different parts of the world. In Nigeria, the calyces of this plant are processed into a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage known as zobo. In this work, zobodrink was prepared using hot water extraction method and the juice obtained was blended separately with aqueous extracts of ginger and...
July 2013
Determination of heavy metals in exposed corned beef and chicken luncheon that sold in Sulaymaniah markets
In this study, the levels of heavy metals (Cr, Cd, Co, Pb, Cu, Ni, Fe, Zn, Mg and Mn) were determined in canned beef and four different chicken luncheon from Sulaymaniah markets using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). Significant difference was observed in the chromium (Cr) content among the corned beef brands, while there was no-significant difference in Cr content in the all chicken luncheon trademarks....
July 2013
Physicochemical analysis of desi yoghurts produced by the local community in Gilgit District
This study was carried out in the Department of Food Technology, Karakoram International University Gilgit, Pakistan. The desi yoghurt samples were collected from various narrow villages of Gilgit District. The desi yoghurt is prepared with pure cow milk by a hygienic and organic process. Results indicate that yoghurt of Oshikandas showed high moisture content and total soluble solids; whereas, Gilgit town...
July 2013
Sensory evaluation and sugars contents of coconut (Cocos nucifera l.) water during nuts ripening
Sensory characteristics of coconut water from four coconut cultivars (Cocos nucifera L.) were investigated during nuts ripening. The study was carried out on the West African Tall, the Malaysian Yellow Dwarf, the Equatorial Guinea Green Dwarf and the improved hybrid PB121. Tested parameters were tastes (sweet, salty and sour), gustatory preferences and sugars contents. Obtained results showed significant...
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