Feasibility of ohmic heating to overcome gel-weakening in Pacific whiting surimi
was investigated. An ohmic heating apparatus was developed using two rhodium-coated
stainless steel electrodes inside a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tube, a variable transformer,
and voltage and current transducers. Rapid heating associated with the ohmic process
quickly inactivated endogenous proteinase(s),...
The present study sought to define a possible role of phosphorus-stimulated
ammoniagenesis, previously observed in vitro and in
experimental animals, in the hypocalciuric effect of phosphorus in young
men. It was hypothesized that titrating some of the hydrogen ions
destined for excretion with ammonia would be beneficial to kidney
calcium...
Pectinmethylesterase (PME) activity in fresh cucumber
fruit was determined. The effects of several cationic
species, temperature, pH, and acetic acid on the activity
of cucumber PME was investigated. The efficacy of
blanching, infiltration with CaCl₂ or acetic acid, and
fermentation with 0 and 40 mM CaCl₂ on inhibition of
cucumber...
Edible coatings controlling preservative migration from
surface to food bulk could inhibit surface microbial growth
which is often the main cause of spoilage for many food
products. In this project we focused our attention upon
methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and chitosan as
the structural component for such edible films. These films...
Attempts to develop dual-purpose durum wheat cultivars for both pasta and bread-making
have been unsuccessful. To better understand this limitation, thirty durum
genotypes, selected based on their diverse geographical origin, and five bread wheat
cultivars were compared as to their flour mixing properties, dough physical characteristics
and baking performance. The...