Ultrastructural characterization (morphological and topochemical) of wood pulp fibres [PDF]
Different electron microscopy techniques including SEM (scanning electron microscopy), FE-SEM (field emission-scanning electron microscopy), TEM (transmission electron microscopy) and Immuno-gold TEM (immuno-gold transmission electron microscopy) were ...
Fernando, Dinesh
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Potential for improvement of population diet through reformulation of commonly eaten foods [PDF]
Food reformulation: Reformulation of foods is considered one of the key options to achieve population nutrient goals. The compositions of many foods are modified to assist the consumer bring his or her daily diet more in line with dietary recommendations.
Hendriksen, M. +2 more
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Study on the Effect of Seabuckthorn and Tung Oil Acid on Adolescent Obesity [PDF]
Obesity among teenagers and children has become a big issue as the Chinese economy has expanded. Obesity is commonly defined as an imbalance in energy intake and expenditure, which results in fat buildup.
Li Yangtian
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Comparison of the Effects of Coconut Oil and Soyabean Oil on TSH Level and Weight Gain in Rabbits [PDF]
The present study was conducted on 12 albino rabbits of either sex and weighing between 1-1.5kg to see the influence of coconut oil and soyabean oil on serum TSH levels and weight gain for a period of 12 weeks.
Bajwa, N, Gupta, S, Gupta, V, Walia, L
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Polyunsaturated fatty acids influence offspring sex ratio in cows [PDF]
Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) can influence fertility in farm animals. Some evidence in mice and sheep have suggested that PUFAs may influence offspring sex ratio, which may have significant value for cattle production.
Abo El-Atta, A M A +6 more
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A Simple Polarization for Powerful Preliminary Test of Oil Quality Level [PDF]
In this paper, light polarization has been used to indicate level quality of various vegetable oils. A new indication of level quality used here was change of light polarization, and was measured using a simple pair of polarizer-analyzer.
Firdausi, K. Sofjan +3 more
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Acute effects of elevated NEFA on vascular function: a comparison of SFA and MUFA [PDF]
There is emerging evidence to show that high levels of NEFA contribute to endothelial dysfunction and impaired insulin sensitivity. However, the impact of NEFA composition remains unclear.
Abby K. Thompson +9 more
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Is fat the sixth taste primary? Evidence and implications [PDF]
Explores our tongue\u27s ability to detect fat as a distinct taste similar to our ability to sense sweet, sour, bitter, acid and savory. Abstract Taste is the chemical sense responsible for the detection of non-volatile chemicals in potential foods. For
Andrew Costanzo, Russell Keast
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Chemical Characterization of Oils and Fats from Amazonian Fruits by 1H NMR
Native plants from the Brazilian Amazon Biome are rich in nutrients, oils and fats and, therefore, represent a very important regional food resource. There is a global interest in the nutritional potential of tropical fruits, the potential of Amazonian ...
Santos R. Carvalho Dos +7 more
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Modelling of heat transfers and prediction of crystallization during cooling of chicken fat [PDF]
Heat transfers that occurred during chicken fat dry fractionation process were characterized. The heat flux model developed led to follow the heat flux associated with crystallization (?r) during the cooling step. A crystallization kinetics was performed
Arnaud, Elodie +3 more
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