Essays about: "Phytic acid"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Phytic acid.

  1. 1. Flame retardant treated wood : An investigation into phytic acid and its ability to act as a flame retardant agent

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : Mattias Ström; Herman Paulusson; [2023]
    Keywords : Flame-retardant; Phytic acid; Wood;

    Abstract : Flame-retardant coatings have been serving their purpose since the romans ruled Europe. These products have been developed through the years, by mixing and synthetizing solutions, which have resulted in effective, although questionable, products due to their impact on the environment and our health. READ MORE

  3. 2. Phytic acid in faba bean : the effect of pH, soaking time and heat-treatment to reduce the phytic acid content offaba bean

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Rebecka Sterner; [2022]
    Keywords : Plant-based food; Vicia faba; phytic acid; soaking treatment; anion-exchange chromatography; colorimetric method;

    Abstract : To feed a globally growing population, a challenging shift in the usage of today’s food system is required. This includes a shift towards more sustainable human diets, with increased levels of protein from plant-based sources. Faba bean (Vicia faba L. READ MORE

  4. 3. Fermentation and germination of pearl millet and cowpea : a review of nutritional quality, antinutritionalcompounds and functional properties

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Stina Gustavsson; Sofia Jacobsson; [2020]
    Keywords : pearl millet; cowpea; fermentation; germination; chemical composition; antinutritional compounds; functional properties;

    Abstract : Undernutrition is responsible for 45% of deaths of children under the age of 5 in low- and middle-income countries, where pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is one of the staple cereals. Despite of pearl millets favorable chemical composition, challenges still lie in the utilization of them due to the presence of antinutritional compounds (ANCs). READ MORE

  5. 4. Optimization of Protein Recovery Process from Rapeseed Cake

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

    Author : Manav Pillai; [2020]
    Keywords : Rapeseed; Food; Protein; Leaching; Recovery; Precipitation; Food engineering; Livsmedelsteknik; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The need for sustainable sources of food is brought about by the never-ending exploitation of natural resource that our planet has provided. The heavy dependence on animal-based foods for protein has led to major depletion of the earth’s resources. READ MORE

  6. 5. Comparison between protein yield in different spring-rape varieties : jämförelse av proteinutbyte mellan olika vårrapssorter

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Maja Jonsson; [2019]
    Keywords : rapeseed; spring-rape; protein; protein yield; future food; sustainable food production;

    Abstract : The market for new protein sources for food has never been as popular as it is today. This is partly a response to the increased climate threat. One major contributing factor to the climate impact is food production and the huge waste that comes from both producer and consumer. READ MORE