Phenolic compounds in barley have strong antioxidant, antiradical
activity.
Epidemiological studies tell us that consuming whole grains and
grain-based products can lead to a reduced risk of a myriad of chronic
diseases. The health benefits of grains are based in part on . . .
Inactivate enzymes using thermal-assisted high-pressure
processing.
Pectin methylesterase is an enzyme found in all species of higher
plants. This particular enzyme is imperative to fruit and vegetable
processing, as it catalyzes the de-esterification of pectin. . . .
New technique characterizes the pore structure of food.
The pore structure of a food product controls many of its important
attributes. Processing variables can be manipulated to control pore
structure. Unfortunately, the appropriate techniques for . . .
Source pectin from sugar beet pulp.
To boost profits for sugar beet growers and processors, USDA-ARS
scientists are developing new processes to efficiently isolate beet
pectin and associated polysaccharides.
Pectin, which can be . . .
Technique evaluates enzyme's potency.
About 45% of sugar in the United States comes from cane. In factory
milling stations, these 10-foot-tall plant stalks are pressed and
squeezed, their juice heated, clarified, evaporated and . . .
Executives ... FYI.
Portable inspection devices that determine food safety and quality
are under development. For instance, researchers have succeeded with
developing high-speed optical technology that inspects wheat . . .
Flavonoid database updated.
What do red grapes, white onions, green and black teas and blackeye
cowpeas all have in common? In addition to vitamins and minerals, these
plant foods are rich in flavonoids.
The first update of . . .
Green tea may offer therapeutic potential against oxidative
stress-mediated disorders.
Green tea is one of the most popular and widely consumed beverages.
It has a variety of biological and pharmacological activities. Its
polyphenols exhibit potent antioxidant, antimutagenic, . . .
Relate physical properties to sensory attributes of carbonated
beverages.
Bulk sweeteners generate a variety of functional properties in
beverages including sweetness, palatability, flavor, bulking,
bitterness, masking sour notes, structure and mouthfeel. Diet . . .
Micronutrient fortification has little impact on properties of
nixtamal corn tortillas.
Nixtamalization is the process by which dry maize grain is soaked
and cooked in an alkaline solution, usually limewater, to cause the
transparent outer hull, the pericarp, to separate from the . . .
Low-phytate wheats may improve nutrition, offer better
dough-mixing qualities.
Newly developed lines of wheat--with one-third less phytate than
current varieties and up to three times more phosphorus in the flour
made from the wheat--are being developed by breeders. They . . .
Beet juice can be substrate for producing non-dairy-based
probiotic.
Probiotic bacteria can colonize and proliferate in the intestinal
tract of humans to prevent the growth of intestinal pathogens. Lactic
acid bacteria have been added to a variety of dairy-based . . .
Whey protein off-flavors affect product applications.
Whey proteins are popular value-added ingredients. But they bring
with them the problem of flavor variability. Off-flavors in whey
proteins that form during their processing or storage may carry . . .
Sweet potatoes create gluten-free pancake.
Sweet potatoes shouldn't be just for holiday cooking. With
ever-growing interest in health and natural foods, the sweet potato is
quickly finding its place in the diet the year around. From . . .
Edible coatings help manage fruit dehydration,
respiration.
Hardy kiwifruit are quickly gaining popularity due to their flavor
and high nutritional value. The fruit usually are not picked vine-ripe,
but green-ripe for easy shipment. It's possible to use . . .
Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, osteoporosis.(Executives:
FYI)
Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, osteoporosis, mental aging and
reduced immune function are some of the conditions on which functional
foods focus. Fat-soluble vitamins A and E and carotenoids are . . .
Phytoestrogens.(Executives: FYI)
Phytoestrogens have had a modest positive impact on bone tissue and
on the development of osteoporosis in experimental animals. However,
well-designed human studies are needed before making . . .
Sensor, algorithm detect dried plum pits.
Festive gift trays of sweet, sun-ripened fruits often include
delicious dried plums, also known as prunes. Now researchers with the
USDA-ARS have developed an inexpensive approach that dried . . .
Lowering pH of whey powder increases rate of browning.
The color of freshly dried whey powder is white with a slight
yellowish-green hue. During its storage, the powder may acquire an
undesirable brown color. Dried whey shows considerable variation in . . .
Starch granules are key to determining rheology.
As you know, corn starch is used to thicken foods. Adding a gum
modifies the texture of the end product and minimizes syneresis. Xanthan
gum produced from Xanthomonas campestris is being used . . .
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