Essays about: "LDL-cholesterol"

Found 4 essays containing the word LDL-cholesterol.

1. 1. Extraction of β-glucan from oat bran : effect of extraction method and particle size

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Julia Abrahamsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Beta glucan; oat bran; subcritical water extraction; viscosity; particle size;

   Abstract : An increasing number of people are suffering from lifestyle related diseases due to poor dietary habits. The recommendation of a fibre intake of 25-35g per day is not achieved by many. READ MORE

3. 2. An evaluation of the role of PromOat® on the stability of oil-in-water emulsions

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

   Author : Bernardo Paul; [2020]
   Keywords : oat β-glucans; emulsion stability; critical overlap concentration; droplet profiling; depletion; food technology; livsmedelsteknologi; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background. In the past years, there has been a major shift towards the consumption of healthier, more sustainable, and more convenient food products. These trends have triggered a response from the food industry, instigating the reformulation of several products. READ MORE

4. 3. Water holding capacity and viscosity of ingredients from oats : the effect of b-glucan and starch content, particle size, pH and temperature

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

   Author : Sofia Berggren; [2018]
   Keywords : Oats; β-glucan; water holding capacity; viscosity; Solvent Retention Capacity; Rapid Viscosity Analyzer;

   Abstract : Oats is a crop that contains a high amount of fiber, protein and fat, but like all other crops it contains mostly starch. In this study the focus has been oat flours and brans with different b-glucan content. READ MORE

5. 4. Comparison of cholesterol-lowering effect of β-glucan in cereals and bread

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

   Author : Ellen Steneryd; [2016]
   Keywords : Oat; β-glucan; total cholesterol; LDL-cholesterol; RTE cereals; bread;

   Abstract : High levels of total- and LDL-cholesterol in blood are risk factors related to cardio-vascular disease. One of several measures to prevent this is consumption of the viscous soluble fibre β-glucan that in high amount is found in oats. READ MORE