Essays about: "nutrition for fruit"
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1. The Impact of Oat and Fruit Consumption on Short-Chain Fatty Acid Production
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : This study explored the importance of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in maintaining gut health and how different diets affect their levels. Blood plasma and serum samples from mice subjected to two intervention studies on oats and fruits were analysed to determine SCFA concentrations. READ MORE
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2. The Production and Characteristics of an Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Yogurt
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : Yogurt is an ancient food, used for a better preservation of milk. Milk gets fermented by Streptococcus thermophilicus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus (lactic acid bacteria, LAB) which converts the lactose present in the milk to lactic acid. These probiotics support the microbial population balance of the gastrointestinal tract. READ MORE
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3. Development of a Semisolid Baobab-based Protein Snack
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : This thesis was done in collaboration with the department of Food Technology at LTH, Aventure AB, and Arwa Foodtech AB. The aim of the project was to develop the base for a baobab based, spoonable protein snack, comparable to quarg but free from ingredients of animal origin. READ MORE
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4. Analysis of polyfunctional thiols in beer : Developing a novel method of extraction and analysis using GC-FID
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : In this project, attempts were made to identify and quantify two polyfunctional thiols – 4-mercapto-4-methyl-pentanone and 3-mercaptohexyl acetate – and three monoterpene alcohols – linalool, geraniol, and β-citronellol – in beer samples. In order to avoid the use of hazardous compounds such as dichloromethane and hydroxymercuriobenzoate, common in traditional methods, two novel techniques were tested: a pure liquid-liquid extraction of the beer samples with cyclohexane, and a liquid-liquid extraction with cyclohexane followed by solid phase extraction on silver ion columns. READ MORE
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5. New Concept Development of a Blood Glucose-Balancing Functional Beverage
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) have known to be one of the most common degenerative diseases which highly correlate with lifestyle, including consumption habits. It cannot be denied that the availability and accessibility to high processed food, high in carbohydrates play an important role on increasing the risk of T2DM. READ MORE
