Essays about: "Antioxidant"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 57 essays containing the word Antioxidant.

  1. 1. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Lola Sutton; Katerina Papa; [2023]
    Keywords : algae; edible packaging; carrageenan; cucumber; REL; oxidative stress; antioxidants; food engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustainable utilization of waste and by-products from the meat industry

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Anton Glimåker; [2023]
    Keywords : Food waste; sustainability; protein; bioactive peptides; enzymes;

    Abstract : The purpose of this research was to summarise existing scientific literature on waste and by-products from the meat industry and suggest how the meat industry can use it in order to reduce environmental damage, increase food availability and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The report is a literature study were several databases were used. READ MORE

  4. 3. Polymer gel dosimetry with MRI-readout for 3D dose verification - detector characteristics and clinical applications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

    Author : Thi Guldhill; [2023]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background & Purpose: Radiation therapy is an essential treatment for cancer patients with the ultimate goal to deliver radiation doses to the tumour with precision while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. Treatment verification is crucial to ensure the accuracy of radiation delivery, for instance by measuring the radiation dose distribution. READ MORE

  5. 4. Brännässla (Urtica dioica L.): Bioaktiva komponenter och funktionella egenskaper

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Matilda Wetterholm; [2023]
    Keywords : Urtica Dioica L.; bioaktiva komponenter; hälsa;

    Abstract : Urtica dioica L. (UD) eller brännässla har använts i tusentals år som traditionell medicin och i kosten. Litteraturstudien syftar till att undersöka vilka bioaktiva komponenter som finns i nässla och dess funktionella egenskaper med fokus på hälsa. Brännässlan är känd som ett ihärdigt ogräs som orsakar smärtsam klåda. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluation of antioxidant effect of an algae extract on skin: in vitro study

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för biomedicinsk vetenskap (BMV)

    Author : Oday Al Mustafa; [2023]
    Keywords : Algae extract; antioxidant; DPPH; microalgae; ROS; skin covered oxygen electrode; skin;

    Abstract : Algae extracts are used as cosmetic products and used as additives in specific foods because of their antioxidant activity. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as hydrogen peroxide and superoxide radicals are toxic on the skin and can be scavenged by antioxidants, which are abundant in microalgae. READ MORE