http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/11954 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12406 Title: Fuel, Insecticide/Molluscicide and Nutraceutical <br/> <br/>Abstract: <b>Fuel</b>-The industrial-scale production of biodiesel fuel from waste edible oils is performed by a chemical process using alkaline catalysts. Waste oils, however, contain small amounts of water and free fatty acids (FFA) in addition to oxidized compounds, such as aldehydes, epoxides, and polymers. <br><br> <b>Insecticide/Molluscicide</b>-Schistosomiasis is an endemic parasitic disease, prevalent in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is second only to malaria. <br><br> <b>Nutraceutical</b>- Pea is an important grain legume, as both human food and animal feed. A valuable part of the pea is the protein fraction, which can be extracted and further purified into a protein isolate. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 30-32 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12405 Title: Cosmetics, Food and Fruit <br/> <br/>Abstract: <b>Cosmetics</b>- Triterpene, steroid saponins and sapogenins of plant origin are claimed to be effective for the treatment/prevention of panniculopatia oedemato-fibro sclerotica, but the mechanisms by which these compounds are active have never been elucidated. <br><br> <b>Food</b>- Lipid peroxidation causes deterioration of foods and makes them unacceptable to consumers. <br><br> <b>Fruit</b>- AftabAhmed, Head of Business Development for NaturallyVitamins at Scottsdale, Arizona, USAhas found that watermelon, <b><i>Citrullus lanatus</i> (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai</b> may be the answer when it comes to treating male impotence. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 28-29 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12380 Title: Unani Tips <br/> <br/>Abstract: It is immense desire of everyone to look beautiful hence cosmetics have become an essential part of our life. Like other systems of medicine, Unani system also deals with various natural products to replace chemical cosmetics at the affordable cost. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 44 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/12379 Title: Pulses <br/> <br/>Abstract: Legumes are an important source of protein in the diets. The presence of tannins, saponins, phytic acid and other antinutritional substances hinder their utilization in the human body. Tannins affect the availabilityof amino acids, utilization of protein and inhibit the activities of digestive enzymes. Soaking of legumes before cooking is a common practice to soften texture and hasten the cooking process. Soaking in salt solution results in a considerable reduction in cooking time and improvement in protein quality. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 33-34