In-vitro release profile of microencapsulated α-tocopherol under simulated gastrointestinal conditions [PDF]
Alpha-tocopherol, the most common form of Vitamin E in nature, is a well-known antioxidant compound for its effective inhibition of lipid oxidation both in food and biological systems.
Amaral, Joana S. +2 more
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Comparison of phenolic content and antioxidant activity of fresh and fried local fruits [PDF]
Fried fruits are popularly consumed by many people over the world. Some of the famous local fried fruits are fried cempedak, jackfruit and breadfruit. These fruits are rich in antioxidant, but the antioxidant content after frying is unknown as frying may
Ahmad Jelani, Nur Arina, Azlan, Azrina
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Preventing Iron Deficiency through Food Fortification [PDF]
One way to prevent iron deficiency anemia in developing countries is through the fortification of food products with iron. In addition to avoiding undesirable color and flavor changes, the main challenge is to protect the fortification iron from ...
Hurrell, Richard F.
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Consumption of green banana flour (GBF) may promote health benefits, such as, decreased appetite, weight loss, glycemic control, intestinal function and lipid profile improvement, aging delay, cancer and heart disease prevention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of green banana flour consumption on anthropometric and biochemical ...
Tavares da Silva, Sandra +8 more
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Seed system security assessment: Southern Sudan
A Seed System Security Assessment (SSSA) was carried out across Southern Sudan in November–December 2010. It reviewed the functioning of the seed systems farmers use, both formal and informal, and assessed whether farmers could access seed of adequate ...
Adventist Development and Relief Agency +9 more
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Physicochemical evaluation of cooking and dessert bananas (Musa sp.) varieties [PDF]
In México, banana (Musa sp.) varieties are used for human consumption as well as for traditional medicine, but the literature lacks information on local diversity and functional justification for their use.
Agama-Acevedo, Edith +5 more
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Developing Income Proxy Models for Use by Title II-funded NGOs in Kenya: A Technical Report for NGOs and USAID/Kenya [PDF]
This paper details the specific procedures utilized to develop the income proxy method for Kenya NGOs, reports on the performance of the method, and brings together in one place each part of the package needed to implement the method.
Mathenge, Mary K., Tschirley, David L.
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Impact of brown streak necrosis on cassava value addition [PDF]
The main aim of this study was to investigate the quality and quantities of cassava flour produced and value chain development as a result of cassava brown streak disease (CBSD).
Abayomi, Louise A. +3 more
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Influence of Banana Genotype on Polyphenol Content and Starch Digestibility of Unripe Flours. [PDF]
Agama-Acevedo E +4 more
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New plant-based fermented beverage made of baru nut enriched with probiotics and green banana: composition, physicochemical and sensory properties. [PDF]
Coutinho GSM +8 more
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