Essays about: "wheat bran"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 26 essays containing the words wheat bran.

  1. 6. Fertiliser derived from human urine : novel media for alkaline urine dehydration

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Christopher Friedrich; [2021]
    Keywords : nutrient recovery; fertiliser; urine drying; source separation; magnesium oxide; calcium hydroxide;

    Abstract : Every year, each human excretes approximately 4 kg of nitrogen, 1 kg of potassium and 0.3 kg of phosphorus through their urine. In conventional wastewater treatment, these nutrients are usually not recovered for agricultural production, although they can enhance plant growth. READ MORE

  3. 7. Ferulic Acid – A Valuable Natural Compound for Sustainable Materials

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

    Author : Oskar Karlsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Ferulic acid; Polymer synthesis; Radical polymerisation; Antioxidant; Sustainable materials;

    Abstract : One of the largest problems that stands before us is the quest to find sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Fossil-based products can be found all around us in our society. This quest has forced us to look for new ways to build materials. READ MORE

  4. 8. Wheat bran arabinoxylans in breadmaking : their effect on staling and other quality aspects

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Ylva Henriksson; [2020]
    Keywords : arabinoxylan; wheat bran; breadmaking; staling; bread quality;

    Abstract : In the face of agriculture-related global challenges, there is a need to produce food more efficiently and effectively, reduce food waste and increase utilization of agricultural by-products such as wheat bran. Extracted arabinoxylans from wheat bran have previously been found to retard staling and thus extend shelf life of bread. READ MORE

  5. 9. Phenolic compounds in Fagopyrum sp. grains (buckwheat) : profile, bioactivity and effect of processing

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Agnes Wahlsten; [2019]
    Keywords : Buckwheat; Fagopyrum esculentum; Fagopyrum tartari- cum; rutin; quercetin; total phenolic content; gluten-free; functional foods; antioxidants;

    Abstract : This study aimed to investigate the health benefits related to chemical com-pounds found in buckwheat cultivars. Factors influencing the presence of bioactive compounds with assumed health effects were examined. Two spe-cies of buckwheat, Fagopyrum esculentum (common buckwheat) and Fag-opyrum Tartaricum (tartary buckwheat) were evaluated. READ MORE

  6. 10. Feeding routines and feed quality on small-scale dairy farms in Baringo, Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Maja Möller; [2018]
    Keywords : Small-scale dairy farm; smallholder dairy farm; fodder; feed; Dairy meal; Kenya; Baringo; feed quality; feeding routines;

    Abstract : An increasing population together with a growing interest in consumption of animal proteins requires an intensified dairy production in Kenya. The aver-age milk production of 4.4 litres per cow and day is neither efficient enough nor reach the genetic capacity of the exotic dairy cattle used in the small-holder dairy sector. READ MORE