Essays about: "frozen vegetables"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words frozen vegetables.

  1. 1. Effects of Vacuum Impregnation with Various Substances in Combination with Pulsed Electric Field to Improve the Freezing Tolerance of Arugula Leaves

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

    Author : George Lukhava; [2021]
    Keywords : Food Engineering; Food Preservation; Pulsed Electric Fields; PEF; Vacuum Impregnation; VI; Arugula; Cryoptrotectant; Glycerol; Secondary Metabolites; Folic Acid; Folate; Folacin; Vitamin B1; Thiamine; Thiamin; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : As of 2020 an estimated number of 821 million people across the world are undernourished and that figure is expected to grow by 2 billion before the end of 2050 (United Nations Sustainable Development 2020). Despite this, every year over 1/3 of food produced globally is disposed of without consumption (Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition 2018), and the actual number might be much higher. READ MORE

  3. 2. Experiences of eating microwaved frozen vegetables among young adults : A focus group interview with an intervention

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

    Author : Gabriella Jansson; [2021]
    Keywords : frozen foods; vegetable; adult; perception; focus group; djupfrysta livsmedel; grönsaker; vuxna; uppfattningar; fokusgrupper;

    Abstract : Background: In Sweden and Europe adults fail to reach the recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake. Additionally in Sweden, young adults have the worst overall diets. Frozen vegetables have shown to take less time to cook, are less expensive and might be healthier than fresh vegetables. READ MORE

  4. 3. Optimization of Pulse Electric Field Treatment and Vacuum Impregnation for Reducing Freezing Injury of Thawed Rucola Leaves

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

    Author : Imelda Christiana Nyoto; [2018]
    Keywords : food engineering; livsmedelsteknik; Technology and Engineering; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : Freezing injuries usually take place in thawed plant-based food products. To reduce freezing injuries, Pulse Electric Field (PEF) treatment and Vacuum Impregnation (VI) of cryoprotectant were used before the freezing process. READ MORE

  5. 4. Application of pulsed electric fields and vacuum impregnation to improve the freezing tolerance of fresh Origanum vulgare leaves

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

    Author : Iliana Karasa; [2018]
    Keywords : Oregano leaves; Freezing; Freezing tolerance; Pretreatments; Vacuum Impregnation; Pulsed electric fields; food engineering; livsmedelsteknik; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : One of most ancient food preservation methods is freezing because there are not caused significant changes the sensory characteristics and nutritional value of foods. Last decade, have been made great steps for the optimization of freezing tolerance of fresh vegetables, fruits and species. READ MORE

  6. 5. Global warming potential and nutritional content of fresh and frozen roots : a study on carrots and turnips

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Linda Gottfridsson; [2013]
    Keywords : Global warming potential; Nutritional value; Nutrition index; Carrot turnip; Fresh ; Frozen; Life cycle assessment;

    Abstract : Environmental impact originating from food production is of great concern since it is related to every single customer in the world. Food is cultivated, transported, stored and processed in different ways, and every step in the life cycle has an impact on the environment whereas the nutritional value of food is altered in many of the steps. READ MORE