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1. 1. A pectic polysaccharide in seed gum of Lepidium campestre

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Anna Manneteg; [2017]
   Keywords : soluble dietary fiber; pectin; seed gum; hydrocolloid; field cress; Lepidium campestre; oilseed;

   Abstract : Lepidium campestre (field cress) is an oilseed species with a great potential of becoming a new commercial crop in Sweden. As the oil is being extracted from the crop, the residual from the extraction is left in form of a seed cake. As this seed cake is soaked in water a gel is formed around the seeds. READ MORE

3. 2. The origin of fibre charge in chemical pulp

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

   Author : Pär Lindén; [2013]
   Keywords : Hardwood kraft pulp; Eucalyptus; Uronic acid; Lignin; Total charge; Carboxylic groups; Conductometric titration; Methanolysis; Acid hydrolysis; Kappa number;

   Abstract : Chemical components in wood contain multiple anionic groups, including carboxyl groups and hydroxyl groups. During kraft cooking and bleaching, such structures are also formed, degraded or modified by the action of reactions both deliberate and unwanted. It has previously been found by Laine that anionic groups with pKa values of 3.3 and 5. READ MORE

4. 3. Tritordeum : evaluation of a new food cereal

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

   Author : Anna Erlandsson; [2010]
   Keywords : Tritordeum; dietary fibre; fructan; lutein; bread; tempe; pearl grain;

   Abstract : Tritordeum is the result of a cross between a wild barley (Hordeum chilense) and durum wheat (Triticum turgidum). Tritordeum have high viscosity and a nice yellow colour. The objective of this thesis was to evaluate Tritordeum lines HT 354, HT 361, HT 437, HT 2218 (JB3) and HT 1608 (JB1) for use as a new raw material within the food industry. READ MORE