The effect of the application of condensed phosphate
(Brifisol D-510, commercial mixture of sodium tripolylphosphate
and sodium hexametaphosphate) to round shrimp on the
yield and frozen shelf-life characteristics of cooked meat
was investigated. Condensed phosphate retarded protein solubilization
and increased the water-holding capacity of meat
through steam precooking markedly improving...
Physical, chemical and sensory attributes were
examined on canned green beans (Oregon 1604) of sieve sizes
3 & 4 and 5 & 6 after one and three months of storage at
room temperature (RT). The green beans subjected to
different pre-blanch conditions in water (T1t1: 160°F - 30
min.; T1t2:...
Maintaining the structural integrity of cell walls
largely determines the texture of fruit products during
freezing processes. Strawberries undergo major textural
changes when frozen, and varietal differences in quality
after thawing are not readily predicted from mechanical
and sensory testing of the fresh fruit. The objectives of
this study were...
The Enterobacter are often found in the feces of man and
other warm blooded animals but have limited use as indicators
of fecal contamination of foods and water since they are also
often found as natural flora of non-fecal environments such
as water and plants. This study proposes a method...
Aflatoxin B₁ (AFB₁,) is a potent liver carcinogen to a number
of animal species including rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri).
Microsomal activation is required for the in vitro conversion of
AFB, to a reactive metabolite, thought to be the AFB₁,-2,3-oxide,
which will bind nucleic acids, produce toxicity, and cause mutagenesis.
Nucleic...
This investigation was designed to study the possible effects of
the electrical stimulation of beef muscle on microorganisms present on
the meat surface during and after treatment. The effect of electric
current on microorganisms in minimal media suspension was also studied.
Cell viability before and after electrical treatment or exposure...
When sulfur dioxide is used in commercial drying of fruits in
combination with low storage temperatures, browning and microbial spoilage
can be inhibited. However, the relationship between moisture level,
storage temperature, and sulfur dioxide content on the color of dried
fruit is not known; therefore the purpose of this research...
Several compounds have been shown to induce the mixed function
oxidase enzyme system of animals, and also to inhibit tumor formation.
Included in this category are several vegetables and isolated
vegetable components from the Cruciferae family. In this
study rainbow trout were fed blanched freeze-dried cauliflower,
broccoli, or Brussel sprouts...