Essays about: "Opuntia ficus-indica"

Found 4 essays containing the words Opuntia ficus-indica.

1. 1. Characterization of Nopal cactus cladode flours regarding dietary fiber and starch content, and their effects on postprandial glycemic regulation

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

   Author : Zhuohuan Li; [2021]
   Keywords : Nopal; Opuntia ficus-indica; Nutrition; glycemic response; diabetes; hydrolysis index; meal study; dietary fiber; applied nutrition; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

   Abstract : Background: Previous study found that 2 batches of Nopal flour supplied by the same suppliers at different time was performing different results in in vitro studies and the quality of Nopal flour might thus be different. Besides, investigation on whether the soluble or the insoluble fraction of the Nopal flour suspensions contributed to the glycemic modulation was still necessary. READ MORE

3. 2. Examination of Nopal Cactus Cladodes and its Effect on Postprandial Glycemic Regualtion through a Pilot Meal study on Healthy Volunteers

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

   Author : Omar Sokrat; [2021]
   Keywords : Nopal; Cladodes; Dietary fiber; Hydrolysis index; Glycemic response; Appetite variables; Applied nutrition; Food Chemistry; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Opuntia ficus-indica is a cactus plant rich in dietary fiber and vitamins. It can be considered as a functional food, and some of its extracted components can be added as functional ingredients to improve postprandial glycemic regulation. READ MORE

4. 3. Water Insoluble Fraction of Nopal (Opuntia ficus) Cladodes Beneficially Affects Postprandial Appetite-related Variables, while the Soluble Fraction Has No Effect: A Randomized Crossover Study in Healthy Volunteers

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

   Author : Phuong Dung Kieu; [2020]
   Keywords : Nopal cladodes; appetite variables; dietary fiber; hydrolysis index; obesity; applied nutrition; food chemistry; industriell näringslära; livsmedelskemi; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Introduction: The world has witnessed a global trend of increasing obesity, which is directly linked to non-communicable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). The epidemic of obesity is largely associated with consumption of high calorie diets and low physical activity. READ MORE

5. 4. Introduced Opuntia spp. in Madagascar : problems and opportunities

   University essay from SLU/SLU External Relations

   Author : Per Larsson; [2004]
   Keywords : Opuntia; O. stricta; Madagascar; Androy; Minor Field Studies; weed;

   Abstract : Several Opuntia species have been introduced to southern Madagascar and are today affecting the local economy. Especially the species Opuntia stricta has been recorded as a dangerous weed. The information about which species that are present and how they are affecting the life of the people in southern Madagascar has not earlier been described. READ MORE