Essays about: "lutein"

Found 4 essays containing the word lutein.

  1. 1. Formulation of nanoemulsions stabilized by cellulose nanocrystals

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Marco Maccagno; [2020]
    Keywords : nanocellulose; hydroxypropyl methilcellulose; Pickering emulsions; microfluidization; drug delivery; nanocellulosa; hydroxipropylmetylcellulosa; Pickering emulsioner; microfluidization; drogleverans;

    Abstract : Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are bio-based nanoparticles with the ability to stabilize oil and water emulsions thanks to their intermediate wettability and nanometric size. These and other types of particle-stabilized emulsions, commonly referred to as Pickering emulsions, are of great academic and industrial interest due to their superior stability against drop coalescence compared to classical surfactant-stabilized emulsions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Organically grown wheat: carotenoid content : health and socio-economic aspects under organic farming system

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Fatemeh Yousefi; [2014]
    Keywords : organic wheat; genotypes; carotenoid content; organic farming; life cycle analysis; farmers perspective;

    Abstract : In today’s world, there is more awareness than ever before about the relationship between food consumption and human health. This awareness is especially relevant for cereals, including wheat, which is one of the most important crops in terms of feeding the world. READ MORE

  4. 3. Karotenoider i tomater

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Linn Svensson; Johanna Söderberg; [2010]
    Keywords : karotenoider; aroten; lutein; lykopen; tomater; odling; nutritionella aspekter;

    Abstract : The tomato is an important crop worldwide, and in recent years it has received great attention due to its rich content of carotenoids, which in studies indicate to have health benefiting properties. Many studies have been done in this area of research and in how to optimize the carotenoid content in tomatoes and tomato products. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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