http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8044 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8208 Title: <b>Poultry and Spices</b> <br/> <br/>Abstract: Edible film coatings are used in food packaging or as skin for various types of food products that require some forms of protection from environment, microorganisms, chemicals or adjacent products. Such films can mechanically protect foods, prevent-loss of volatile flavours and aromas; retard the rate of food deterioration and spoilage by controlling the transfer of moisture, oxygen and oxidizing or reducing agents. Despite many research findings, problem of eggs cracking is still persisting. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 217 Sun, 29 May 2005 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8101 Title: <B>Vegetable</b> <br/> <br/>Abstract: Inadequate dietary intake and poor bioavailability of iron from food are considered as prime etiological factors of anaemia. Research has suggested that bioavailability of iron from food systems is an outcome/resultant of the interaction of its components. Of the dietary components, oxalates, tannins and phytates are known to inhibit iron absorption whereas organic acids, such as ascorbic acid, citric acid, malic acid and lactic acid are known to enhance the absorption of iron. Green leafy vegetables are good sources of iron, providing around 5–10 mg per 100 g on an average. A daily intake of 100 g of greens is recommended in an adult’s diet. However, bioavailability of iron in greens may depend upon ascorbic acid content, which is a promoter and dietary fibre, oxalates and tannins, which are inhibitors of iron absorption. Greens are generally low-cost and cooking in iron pots could be an effective strategy to increase iron intake. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 223 Sun, 29 May 2005 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8100 Title: <b>Therapeutics</b> <br/> <br/>Abstract: Russian Tarragon,<b><i> Artemisia dracunculus</i> Linn.</b> has a traditional Persian history of use as a natural cleanser of the blood and for the treatment of headaches and dizziness. Studies done on rats showed that an extract of this artemisia has anticoagulatory and anti-hyperlipidemic activities. Thus the extract appear potentially useful as agent to help decrease the incidence of coronary disease in humans since a reduction in serum cholesterol of 15% and serum triglycerides of 25% was observed in rats treated with extract and maintained on a hyperlipidemic diet. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 218-222 Sun, 29 May 2005 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8097 Title: <b>Oil/Fats</b> <br/> <br/>Abstract: An important development in the food market is the demand for fresh like foods. Much research is done on minimal processing techniques to meet these demands. Ultrasound (US) technology can be very useful for minimal processing, because transfer of acoustic energy to the food product is instantaneous and throughout the whole product volume. Chemat and others studied the effect of ultrasound treatment on edible oils especially sunflower oil. The effect of ultrasound on oil and emulsion quality (sensory and physico-chemical properties of sunflower oil) has been conducted. During food emulsification and processing of sunflower oil (most used edible oil), a metallic and rancid odour has been detected only for insonated oil and foods. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 216 Sun, 29 May 2005 22:58:59 GMT