Characterization of pea starch-guar gum biocomposite edible films enriched by natural antimicrobial agents for active food packaging [PDF]
Antimicrobial activity of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and two native Australian plants blueberry ash (BBA) fruit and macadamia (MAC) skin extracts against nine pathogenic and spoilage bacteria and seven strains of fungi, using an agar well ...
Chockchaisawasdee, Suwimol +4 more
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Assessing the microstructural and rheological changes induced by food additives on potato puree [PDF]
The effects of agar, alginate, lecithin and glycerol on the rheological properties of commercial potato puree were investigated and interpreted in terms of starch microstructural changes, and the applicability of the Cox-Merz rule was evaluated.
Dankar, Iman +4 more
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Computational Modelling of Water Transport in Hydrocolloid Wound Dressing, DuoDERMⓇ CGF, and Design Recommendations [PDF]
Hydrocolloids, and further hydrogels, have arisen as attractive next-generation wound dressings because of their modularity and ability to retain moisture. Hydrocolloids, like DuoDERM Ⓡ CGF, are intended for partial and full thickness wounds.
Cabot, Jackson +4 more
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Antifungal Activity of Magnesium Oxide and Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles Incorporated into Alginate Impression Material. In Vitro Study [PDF]
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antifungal effect of adding nanoparticles with different concentrations into irreversible hydrocolloid impression materials.
Luma M. Al-Nema, Ahmed Asim Al-Ali
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Topical agents or dressings for pain in venous leg ulcers. [PDF]
Venous leg ulcers affect up to 1% of people at some time in their lives and are often painful. The main treatments are compression bandages and dressings.
Briggs, M +2 more
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This study introduced a D-optimal design mixture to assess the physicochemical properties of a hydrocolloid-based functional food fortified with C. lentillifera.
Nor Atikah Husna Ahmad Nasir +5 more
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The evidence supporting the use of honey as a wound dressing [PDF]
Some clinicians are under the impression that there is little or no evidence to support the use of honey as a wound dressing. This impression is reinforced by it being concluded in systematic reviews that the evidence is not of a high standard.
Molan, Peter C.
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Mucilage is a hydrophilic biopolymeric material of interest in the food industry due to its high content of dietary fiber, antioxidant activity, and gelling and thickening capacities, which is present in high concentration in agricultural by-products ...
María Carolina Otálora +2 more
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Psyllium and Laminaria partnership - An overview of possible food gel applications [PDF]
Featured Application: Laminaria-psyllium gels with distinct texture and rheological features, designed for a wide range of food applicationsSeaweeds are a novel source of important nutritional compounds with interesting biological activities that could
Dominguez, Herminia +4 more
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Rheology of different hydrocolloids-rice starch blends. Effect of successive heating-cooling cycles [PDF]
10 pages, 3 figures, 5 tables.-- Available online 25 November 2010.Hydrocolloids are frequently used for modifying starch functionality.
Birger Mensel +7 more
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