J essica’s project is a non-profit organization affiliated with the with St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas. It is a civic engagement program that brings faculty, staff, and students together impact change on various topics including education into diseases as [....] » Read More
Eggs are one of the cheapest and most commonly consumed commodity in human nutrition. They are rich in high-quality protein, vitamins and trace minerals. Egg quality is very important for consumers. Hence, egg quality can be used as reference promotional strategy in global market [....] » Read More
This talk begins by familiarizing the audience with the Indian dairy market. India is world’s largest milk producer. Indian milk and milk products have been estimated to be worth INR 7,000 billion in 2016, growing at CAGR 13% during 2010-2016 and are expected to reach a val [....] » Read More
I n recent years, wineries have introduced many technological innovations in the production of wines in order to achieve the good results at lowest prices. The aging stage of wine is a complex process due to the many changes produced in organoleptic characteristics which can impr [....] » Read More
Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) seed oil has been proven for its multi-pharmacological benefits; however, its poor water solubility and stability have limited its industrial applications. This study was aimed to further improve the stability of pre-developed kenaf seed oil-in-wate [....] » Read More
Lactose-free dairy products meet consumer’s preferences, but they bring technological challenges to the food industry in order to guarantee their quality characteristics. This study aimed to investigate the functional properties of lactose-free frozen yogurts enriched with [....] » Read More
S pent coffee that is produced in tons by restaurants and cafeterias, and consumers at domestic levels, could be a good source of natural antioxidants. The main objective of this study was to determine antioxidant properties of spent coffee ground (SCG) extracted using ultrasonic [....] » Read More
Pumpkin has ever been applied in the food industry for the production of purees, juices, jams and alcoholic beverages generating waste in the form of rind and seeds. The seeds are used for both edible and medicinal purposes. In fact, pumpkin seed oil has been reported to possess [....] » Read More
Introduction: Kefir is acidic, slightly alcoholic and a viscous fermented dairy beverage that has a long history in human nutrition due to its health benefits including anti-obesity, anti-oxidative, cholesterol-lowering, anti-allergenic, antiinflammatory, anti-tumour, and anti-mi [....] » Read More
We developed agar micro-gel oil suspensions using a W/O emulsion system. Namely, agar hot aqueous solution was dispersed in the oil phase with emulsifier at high temperature, and then the W/O hot emulsion is cooled. As a result of this procedure, the inner phase is gelled with ag [....] » Read More
The morbidity and mortality due to various cardiovascular disease, cancer, and arthritis is alarming. Fresh fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of important natural antioxidants. Antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, carotenoids, flavonoids, and hydrolysable tannins that ar [....] » Read More
Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of bacteria is a necessity to understand the genetic makeup of the microorganisms and which genes are to be expressed to result in the observable characteristics (traits). Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of food-borne bacteria h [....] » Read More
We confirmed that there were various functional components such as cyanidine-3-glucoside(C3G), unsaturated fattic acids, rutin, γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA) and resveratrol in mulberry fruits. Next we investigated the protective effect against neuronal cell and inhibitory acti [....] » Read More
Cissus verticillata L. (syn C. sicyoides) otherwise known as Princess vine and curtain ivy belongs to the Vitaceae family. The leaves of this vine have been utilized in traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. There is however limited available information on [....] » Read More
Continued increase in poultry production is an important contributor to the supply of protein to expanding human population in the world. In the case of poultry nutrition, rice bran is appealing as potential feedstuff because it is available in many parts of the world, and also i [....] » Read More
Local chicken in Indonesia is found in huge number distributed across different region. Most of the farmer rear chickens under a traditional family-based scavenging management system. The birds are left to scavenge in the backyard or in the garden, and are provided with limited f [....] » Read More
The study was conducted in Adama city, on carcass samples collected from the Ethiopian breed called Arsi breed cattle with the objective of evaluating beef microbiological qualities with standard procedures. Carcass samples were randomly chosen at abattoir using systematic random [....] » Read More
The phytochemical screening and evaluation of efficacy of ethanolic extract of wild Dioscorea dumetorum was determined using standard microbiological and physiochemical methods against some plant pathogens. The extraction of bioactive constituents of the samples was conducted usi [....] » Read More
This research aimed to: (1) evaluate the availability of potential land and determine the suitability class for the development of food crops; (2) evaluate and determine the major and prime food crops; (3) identify the farmingbased socio-cultural and economic characteristics, and [....] » Read More
Agricultural sector has histrorically served as a pillar of the Indonesian economy, but has yet to achieve its full potential. This sector has long been an important source of income for local households and has also contributed much needed export revenued. However, a host of cha [....] » Read More
Title : Climate-smart agriculture unpacked
Michael Davidson, Davidson Consultants, United States
This paper explicates the theory-practical interface of Climatesmart Agriculture. Climate-smart Agriculture was developed as a suite of tools to improve socio-ecological systems by fundamentally changing the methods and outcomes of farming. The rationale for Climate-smart Agricul [....] » Read More
Title : Large amplitude oscillatory rheology and phase transition study of binary gelatin/alginate gels
Thomas Goudoulas, Technical University of Munich, Germany
Gelatin hydrogels are extensively employed in the food industry for the purposes of thickening, textural engineering, and stabilization, mainly due to their viscoelasticity and thermoreversibility. The present study extends the investigation on the rheological behavior of binary [....] » Read More
Title : Green technology sustainability and cloud computing for corporate social responsibility in smart agriculture mechanization
Ezendu Ariwa, Warwick University, United Kingdom
Cloud Computing and Engineering Sustainability remains an essential aspect of providing effective industrial portfolio for delivering cost savings systems that will enable the achievement of energy saving and environmental sustainable applications in both the business and industr [....] » Read More
Title : Organic egg production in the USA
Yusuf Leonard Henuk, University of Sumatera Utara (USU), Indonesia
Eggs are one of the cheapest and most commonly consumed commodity in human nutrition. They are rich in high-quality protein, vitamins and trace minerals. Egg quality is very important for consumers. Hence, egg quality can be used as reference promotional strategy in global market [....] » Read More
Title : Importance of the field and new technologies to give better and enough food
Emerson Fachini, Universyt of Rio Preto (UNIRP), Brazil
The production of food necessarily passes through the countryside, or rather through agriculture. The development of agriculture is of fundamental importance to feed the growing world population, and for this growth we need to use the land more. Some movements are criminalizing a [....] » Read More
Title : Exploring rice husk by-product as source of phenolic compounds
Maria do Carmo Martins Serrano, Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria e Veterinaria, Portugal
This study aimed to characterize the rice husk phenolic compounds from different genetic background that may contribute to valorize these by-products. The extraction techniques and LC-DAD-MS profiles will be presented and main compounds highlighted: tricin derivatives, including [....] » Read More
Title : Impacts of both water deficits and seasonal influence on berry development and composition of Cabernet Sauvignon (Vitis vinifera L.) grown in a hot climate
Nicola Cooley, Melbourne Polytechnic and CSIRO, Australia
There is a rising trend to impose deficit irrigation in vineyards of the inland growing districts of Australia where hot climates dominate. Impacts of the water deficit practice across seasons on Cabernet Sauvignon (Vitis vinifera L.) wine grapes will be presented. Vine physiolog [....] » Read More
Title : Genetically modified crops between precaution and innovation: The European court of justice decision of 13 September 2017 and its consequences
Luciano Butti, University of Padua, Italy
Genetically Modified Crops are at the very center of a long-lasting discussion between a precautionary approach and technological innovation. Such a discussion has been particularly relevant in Europe, where it gave rise to Court litigation. In 1998, the European Commission autho [....] » Read More
Title : Risk based quality management in the global fruit juice industry fighting food fraud with SGF International e V
Markus Jungen, SGF International e.V, Germany
The main objectives of European food law regulations are beneath the high level of protection of human life, health and the consumers’ interests safeguarding fair practices in food trade along the supply chain. Therefore, “Food Fraud” is not a buzzword! As certa [....] » Read More
Title : Alternative microscopic methods in assessment of pesticides genotoxicity
Davor Zeljezic, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Croatia (Hrvatska)
I n our work we implemented novel approaches in assessment of pesticide genotoxicity to humans. In the first row we wanted to evaluate the effect of different pesticides to genes TP53 and c-Myc under realistic levels of exposure to glyphosate, carbofuran, chlorpyrifos, α-cy [....] » Read More
Title : Climate change mitigation in sugarcane by transplanting on dry land
Wawan Sulistiono, Assesment Institute for Agriculture Technology of North Maluku, Indonesia
This research is concerned with the development of seedlings transplantion technology of sugarcane cultivation on dry land. The technology used comprised single bud chip seedlings, mycorrhizal arbuscular inoculation, climate change mitigation by transplanting and increasing the m [....] » Read More
Title : Application of Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (CARS) spectroscopy to the determination of degree of unsaturation and the authentication of edible oils
Do Kyeong Ko, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology, Algeria
We demonstrate the use of Coherent anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (CARS) spectroscopy for determination of degree of unsaturation and the authentication of edible oils. We have measured CARS spectra of commercial edible oils having different degree of unsaturation, and found the sp [....] » Read More
Title : The importance of soil yeasts in agriculture
Danka Radic, Educons University, Serbia
A significant status in the formation and maintenance of soil fertility is held by microorganisms that can reliably provide the assessment of the health and quality of the soil. Soil microorganisms have been applied in agriculture as biofertilizers and biopesticides as well as ph [....] » Read More
Title : Development of synbiotic yoghurt by using inulin and Bifidobacterium breve
Wahab Ali Khan, University of Agriculture, Pakistan
Probiotics are live microorganisms which when ingested in adequate amount confer certain health benefits beyond the basic nutrition. These help to maintain our digestive system improve the health conditions like constipation, stomach virus, urinary tract infection, inflammatory b [....] » Read More
Title : Soil available nutrients and nutritional food quality of crops
Surendra Singh, Banaras Hindu University, India
Nutritious food is essential to meet the dietary needs for healthy human life. Continuous crop production can reduce nutrient reserve in the soil. As reserves get depleted crop growth and productivity can be compromised, over time, cumulative depletion candecrease crop yields, fo [....] » Read More
Title : Growth performance, body composition and metabolic response to feeding rates in juvenile Brazilian sardine Sardinella brasiliensis
Manecas Francisco Baloi, School of Marine and Coastal Sciences Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
The Brazilian sardine, Sardinella brasiliensis, together with other Sardinella spp, accounts for 5% of the world production of marine fish. The Brazilian sardine is not only ecologically important but is also one of the most commercially important fishery resources caught along t [....] » Read More
Title : Agronomic practices to increase the seed yield of chia (Salvia hispanica L.) crop
Anacleto Sosa Baldivia, Amway Corporation, Mexico
Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is an ancestral crop from Mexico that today is one of the main sources of fatty acids Omega-3. This source of Omega-3 is more sustainable, safer and cheaper than others ones used in the world. The estimated potential chia seed yield (SY) is about 3 tons [....] » Read More
Title : The role of pre and post-harvest technology on pod yield and quality of peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) kernels
Agustina Asri Rahmianna, Indonesian Legumes and Tuber Crops Research Institute (ILETRI), Indonesia
I n the era of world free trading, low aflatoxin contamination on peanut kernels and its products is an ultimate prerequisite stated by the imported countries. Aflatoxin is a carcinogen, immune suppressing and anti-nutritional natural contaminant of peanuts and hence it is a majo [....] » Read More
Title : Changes in rapeseed canopy spectral reflectance under different cultivars and nitrogen levels
Cao Hong xin, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
I t is particularly important that obtain and diagnosis crop growing, nitrogen nutrition status real-timely, fast and nondestructively through informatization technology. This experiments were carried out at Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Agricultural Experimental Farm from 2014 t [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of preparation methods on chemical composition and aflatoxin content of peanut products
Erliana Ginting, Indonesian Legumes and Tuber Crops Research Institute (ILETRI), Indonesia
Peanut production in Indonesia is predominantly used for food. Therefore, information on nutritional aspects and aflatoxin contamination in peanuts is essential in terms of food security and food safety. Preparation of peanuts into food products normally involves heat treatment, [....] » Read More
Title : Tapping on bee resource for food and nutrition security
Grace A Asiko, National Beekeeping Institute, Kenya
Bees, both stingless and honeybees, are important pollinators to a wide range of crops and fruits, thus enhancing food productivity in terms of quantity and quality (Connor, 1970; Crane, 1985; Roubik, 1995 and Bradbear, 2009). The value of honey bee pollination to crop yields rev [....] » Read More
Title : The response of some productivity and quality traits of fodder beet (Beta vulgaris L.) to organic and potassium fertilizers in Syria
Entessar AL Jbawi, General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research (GCSAR), Syrian Arab Republic
The production of forage crops is very important for livestock production in Syria, which contributes largely to the national income. Animal production in Syria depends mainly on natural range which is affected by rain fluctuations and low-quality grasses. This necessitates the i [....] » Read More
Title : Bioactivity of coffee substitute
Renata Zawirska Wojtasiak, Poznan University of Life Science, Poland
Neuroactive β-carbolines in food are recently the subject of many studies consideration, so on the basis of our previous research (Wojtowicz, Zawirska-Wojtasiak, Przygo?ski & Mildner-Szkudlarz, 2015, Food Chem., 175, 280-283) chicory was chosen from among the traditional [....] » Read More
Title : Effect of addition of flours from the novel lupine variety AluProtCGNA and flaxseed expeller on the rheological and functional properties of wheat bread
Cesar Burgos Diaz, Agriaquaculture Nutritional Genomic Center (CGNA), Chile
There is a great interest worldwide on healthy food and in the search of ingredients that could improve the nutritional value of a widely consumed food as bread. The use of supplements derived of natural sources as legumes and other grains have attracted great interest and it is [....] » Read More
Title : Synthesis and evaluation of molecularly imprinted membranes by photo-graphting polymerisation method for the multiresidue determination of beta-lactams in milk samples
Gema Paniagua Gonzalez, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Spain
Gema Paniagua completed her Ph.D. in the Analytical Chemistry program of the Department of Analytical Sciences at the Nacional de Educación a Distancia University, Spain. She worked to undertake post-doctoral research on the development of new methodologies to ensure contr [....] » Read More
Title : Production and characterization of gellan aerogel macrospheres using supercritical CO2 drying
Juliane Vigano, University of Campinas, Brazil
Aerogels are a class of new materials, which have high porosity and surface area, and low density. Polysaccharides based aerogels have potential application in food, biomedical, and pharmaceutical applications due to them biodegradability, loading capacity of target compounds and [....] » Read More
Title : Antioxidant activity of phenolic extracts from wild Mediterranean edible plants before and after in vitro digestion
Sandra Goncalves, University of Algarve, Portugal
Wild edible plants have represented an important food source for the communities of the Mediterranean basin providing a relevant role in Mediterranean diet. The recent interest in wild edible plants is largely associated to their potential health benefits related with the richnes [....] » Read More
Title : Use of a mixture of vegetal (kernel meal) and animal (fish silage) by-products as protein source in shrimp diets
Hervey Rodriguez Gonzalez, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico
This study evaluated growth responses of the white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei testing different combinations of Jatropha curcas kernel meal (JCK) and tilapia waste silage (FS) as dietary protein sources under laboratory and pond conditions. A reference diet (RD) based on fish me [....] » Read More
Title : Quantitative measurements of lead and cadmium in select street foods sold in Taft Avenue, Manila
Claire Pike Balubal, Quality and Safety Inspector At Cebu Pacific Air, Philippines
Heavy metals are toxic substances which can be transmitted through air and can pollute bodies of water. They may contaminate a variety of products, including street foods. In this study calamares (fried squid rings) and isaw (grilled chicken intestines) samples were obtained from [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of ginseng extracts on nicotine dependence
Joung Wook Seo, Korea Institute of Toxicology, Korea, Republic of
Ginseng has been used widely as an herbal medicine across the world. Many studies have reported its chemical and pharmacological properties and the ginsenoside, a class of natural product steroid glycosides, was thought to be responsible for most of the pharmacological effects of [....] » Read More
Title : Natural compounds from grape by-products enhance nutritive value and reduce formation of CML in model muffins
Sylwia Mildner Szkudlarz, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland
This study had the objective of determining the effects of the addition of different ingredients and grape byproducts to muffins on CML content. It was found that ingredients, such as salt, baking powder and proteinrich components, reduced CML from 50% to 86%. The use of all ingr [....] » Read More
Title : Influence of oil and protein type on the stability of model infant formula emulsions
Guilherme de Figueiredo Furtado, University of Campinas, Brazil
Considering the frequent need to develop new formulations that contain functional appeal to meet the scientific and technological demands, the objective of this study was to evaluate physical properties and stability of model infant formula emulsions composed of different types o [....] » Read More
Title : Investigation of whey protein-based side-streams as potential source of polar lipids-enriched dairy ingredients
Leocadio Alonso Lopez, Instituto de Productos Lácteos de Asturias (CSIC), Spain
Leocadio Alonso, earned his Ph.D at Biochemistry department from the University Complutense of Madrid. He is scientist of the Spanish Council of Scientific Research (CSIC) in Spain. His research focused in the area of Food Science and Technology in the line of chemistry and bioch [....] » Read More
Title : Differences in furanic and phenolic composition of Ceratonia siliqua L. liquors according to the roasting degree and variety of carob
Raquel Rodriguez Solana, University of Algarve, Portugal
Carob liqueur is a traditional beverage made from crushed carob pods in different Mediterranean countries such as Portugal. The determination of the phenolic (gallic acid) and furanic (5-hydroxymethyl furfural and furfural) composition in different varietal roasted or unroasted c [....] » Read More
Title : Phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of exotic fruits from Cerrado
Eduardo Antonio Ferreira, University of Brasilia, Brazil
The excess of free radicals in the human body can result in pathological processes. Because of its chemical composition that presents bioactive compounds, among them polyphenols, fruits can be considered potential antioxidants against free radicals. The biome Cerrado (Brazilian s [....] » Read More
Title : Encapsulation of bioactive compounds from Plinia cauliflora (jabuticaba) fruit peels extract
Eliana Fortes Gris, University of Brasilia, Brazil
Plinia cauliflora, popularly known as “jabuticaba”, is a Brazilian species cultivated throughout the country. Fruits of jabuticaba are a rich source of polyphenols, resulting in a potent antioxidant activity. As even the residues of the fruit contain high concentratio [....] » Read More
Title : Using the ellagic acid-borax fluorescence interaction with cyclodextrin in a food samples nanosensor
Jose Manuel Lopez Nicolas, University of Murcia, Spain
The food industry needs cheap, fast and sensitive methods to increase the number of analyzes that are routinely made; for which reason, new methods are constantly being sought. This work describes a novel fluorecence nanosensor based on cyclodextrin (CDs) to determine ellagic aci [....] » Read More
Title : Putgyul (unripe citrus) improved skin wrinkling and moisture content in a doubleblind randomized clinic trial
Seon A Yoon, Jeju Technopark (JTP), Korea, Republic of
Owing to the increasing demand of products that delay or prevent skin aging, various products are currently being developed. Recently, the importance of skin care from both inside and outside the body, skin condition, and influence of external environment on the skin have been em [....] » Read More
Title : A safety survey on pesticide residues in tropical fruits depending on implementation of Positive List System (PLS)
Hyang Ri Kang, GyeongGi Province Institute of Health and Environment, Korea, Republic of
Purpose: As part of the safety management of residual pesticide in agricultural products, Positive List System (PLS) was newly introduced in Korea on December 31, 2016. With the application of PLS, uniform limit 0.01 mg/kg is applied as Maximum Residue Level (MRL) if MRL is not e [....] » Read More
Title : A study on the Methylmercury (MeHg) analysis in marine products
Shin Hye Kwak, GyeongGi Province Institute of Health and Environment, Korea, Republic of
Purpose: Existing methylmercury analysis has the following defects: it requires a lot of time for pre-processing and solution must be prepared for every analysis. To improve these defects, we used microwave extraction method and acidbase refinement process. Materials and Method: [....] » Read More
Title : Production of gluten-free cookies with black mulberry (Morus nigra) paste
Ulgen Ilknur Konak, Avrasya University, Turkey
Celiac (gluten intolerance), a disease caused by the consumption of gluten-containing foods, is now increasingly recognized by people with awareness and widespread among the people. The only effective treatment for this disease is the patient’s lifelong gluten-free diet. Fu [....] » Read More
Title : Phytochemical composition of fermented Sorghum bicolor extract
Young Min Ham, Jeju Technopark (JTP), Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
S orghum (Sorghum bicolor) is an important cereal crop as it is generally more stress resistant than other crops, and thus more economical to produce under various environments. Sorghum plants contain various phytochemicals as secondary metabolites or integral cellular components [....] » Read More
Title : Antioxidant activity and protective effect of Lindera glauca Blume stem extracts on t-BHP-induced oxidative stress in vitro and in vivo
Yon Suk Kim, Konkuk University, Korea, Republic of
I n this study, we investigated the antioxidant and protective effect of Lindera glauca (L. Glauca) stem (LGS) extracts. We compared antioxidant properties of water extract (LGSW) with ethanol extract (LGSE) by determining the contents responsible for antioxidant activities such [....] » Read More
Title : Regulation and current status of temporary approval of novel food ingredient in the Republic of Korea
Mi Ran Jang, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Korea, Republic of
S ince 2010, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has conducted the safety evaluation of novel food ingredients according to the regulation ‘Temporary Standards and Specifications for Food Ingredient’. Novel food ingredients mean the ingredient which is no history [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of herbicide use on the socio-economic conditions of the population and the environment
Joseph Ipou Ipou, Universite Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Cote d'Ivoire
I n Côte d’Ivoire, the use of chemical herbicides tends to be widespread throughout the country and in all cultures. A survey of the users of these products revealed that their use has certain socio-economic and agricultural advantages. At the social level, Côte [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of the levels of soil water deficit, duration of soil water shortage on different rice cultivars
Ge Dao kuo, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
The main factors affecting the drought of rice include the levels of water deficit in paddy soil, the duration of soil water shortage, and the drought resistance of rice varieties. In order to clarify the effects of the above drought factors on the growth characteristics and yiel [....] » Read More
Title : Protein-based edible coating minimizes fat-uptake during deep-fat frying
Elzbieta Wojtowicz, NC A&T State University, United States
Dr.Tahergorabi is an Assistant Professor in Food and Nutritional Sciences at NC A &T State University (USA). His main research interest includes seafood by-product utilization and functional food product development. He is a professional member of Institute of Food Technologi [....] » Read More
Title : Health risk assessment for peri-urban grown food crops in Kibra slum Kenya
Mildred Nawiri, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Peri-urban farming in Kibra slum, Nairobi is observed to use contaminated water or growing food crops alongside contaminated water sources. The alarming levels above the European Union limits for elements in kales, amaranthus, arrowroots and spinach from the area have been report [....] » Read More
Title : Extraction of Anthocyanins from grape skin
Zar Zar Oo, Yadanabon Univeristy, Myanmar
Color is one of the most important quality attributes on the consumer’s acceptance of food since it gives the first impression on food quality. Natural colorants are usually extracted using either water or lower alcohols for water soluble pigments and organic solvents for l [....] » Read More