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Investigation on cyanide content in almond, apricot kernel and their products sold in Gansu Province

Zhongguo shipin weisheng zazhi, 2022
ObjectiveTo investigate the content of cyanide in apricot kernel, almond and their products in Gansu Province of China, and to provide reference for formulating relevant national standards and protect the public health.Methods323 samples of almond and ...
LI Yongjun, GAO Xiangna, CHENG Yan, LI Yongcai   +3 more
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Mortality in an invasive ant does not scale linearly with fipronil exposure

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Increasing fipronil concentration did not linearly increase yellow crazy ant mortality when introduced via horizontal transfer; high doses may limit food sharing. Queen mortality was low, and surviving workers were averse to feeding. Abstract Background Controlling eusocial invasive and other pestiferous insects is difficult.
Peter Yeeles, Angela Strain, Lori Lach
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Effect of Passive Solar Drying on the Quality Characteristics of Apricots

Applied Sciences
Currently, there is no cost-effective drying approach for apricots that effectively preserves color and prevents browning. Using a psychrometric chamber to simulate environmental conditions in Malatya, Turkey, apricots were dried, with freeze-dried ...
Mason Dopirak, Matus Dopirak, Aakash Gupta, Michael Navin, Michael Swedish, Anna Tchesnokova, Qingsu Cheng, Wujie Zhang   +7 more
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Effect of chemical treatment on adsorption characteristics of apricot stone biosorbent

Zaštita Materijala, 2015
This paper deals with investigation of alkali treatment effect on structural changes of apricot stones lingo-cellulosic residue (KK) and on adsorption capacity based on adsorption of Cu(II) ions from wastewater.
Mirjana D. Stojanović, Časlav M. Lačnjevac   +1 more
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Effects of different microwave drying conditions on drying characteristics and quality of preserved apricots

Shipin yu jixie, 2023
Objective: This study aimed to improve the drying efficiency and product quality of preserved apricot. Methods: The preserved apricots were dried using the rotary microwave oven (RMD) and the microwave coupled with convection dryer (MCD).
ZHAO Hong-xia, WANG Ying-qiang, MA Yu-he, LIU Ye-rong, WEN Jian-hua, ZHANG Bian-fei   +5 more
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The potential global distribution of Drosophila suzukii, including consideration of irrigation and Australian host cropping areas

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
This CLIMEX model of Drosophila suzukii fits the global distribution very well and includes irrigation effects. It indicates that D. suzukii could threaten all Australian berry and cherry production areas if introduced. Abstract BACKGROUND Spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura), is a major fruit fly pest of cherries and berries across ...
Jessica Mae Kriticos, Elle Saber, Eric Stone   +2 more
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Catechins and Their Effect on the Gut Microbiome in Health and Cancer

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Catechins are a group of flavonoids found primarily in green tea, fruits, and berries; they play a significant role in the modulation of the gut microbiota, thereby having an impact on gut health and cancer prevention. Owing to their low bioavailability, catechins are transformed by the gut microbiota into various bioactive metabolites such as
Prakash Monika, Bindu Sadanandan, Honnamachanahalli Ramachandraiah Tejashree, Maitreyi Darbha, Kirti Gupta, Srinivas Reneeka   +5 more
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Hydro-sorting of apricots based on some physical characteristics

Research in Agricultural Engineering, 2009
In this study, the dropping time of apricot fruits was followed experimentally using a water column. Some effective characteristics of apricots related to the dropping time were determined using standard methods.
E Mirzaee, S Rafiee, A Keyhani, Z Emam-Djomeh, K Kheiralipour   +4 more
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Properties of Dried Apricots Pretreated by Ultrasound-Assisted Osmotic Dehydration and Application of Active Coatings

Food Technology and Biotechnology, 2020
Research background. The worldwide demand for healthy and sulphur-free dried vegetables and fruits has grown. Combined ultrasound-assisted osmotic dehydration (UOD) and application of active coatings incorporating natural preservatives represents an ...
Roghieh Sakooei-Vayghan, Seyed Hadi Peighambardoust, Javad Hesari, Maral Soltanzadeh, Donatella Peressini   +4 more
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Reasoned opinion on the modification of the existing MRL for dodine in pome fruit, apricots and olives [PDF]

EFSA Journal, 2013
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, Portugal, herewith referred to as the evaluating Member State (EMS), received an application from the company Agriphar to lower the existing MRL for dodine in apricots to reflect a less ...
European Food Safety Authority
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