Edelweiss Journal of Food Science and Technology (ISSN 2765-8821)
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DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2765-8821.107
Chemistry of Organic Compounds in the Beer Production
Topwe Milongwe Mwene-Mbeja
Abstract
Beer can be considered as a hydrous solution of ethanol, in which several organic substances are dissolved. These organic substances are subject to a variety of reactions, which occur during fermentation, storage, and eventually these kinds of chemical reactions determine the characteristic aging of the beer, and its quality as well.
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DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2765-8821.106
Cultured Meat: A Mind Genomics Cartography of a Technology in its Infancy
Howard Moskowitz, Attila Gere, Derek Roberts, Divya Nagarajan and Ariola Harizi
Abstract
Respondents evaluated combinations of messages about the emerging technology of cultured meat, these messages created to be meaningful to a non-technical person, and dealing with the sensory, technical, and sociological aspects of cultured meat. The data suggest that the respondent does not understand what cultured meat ‘means’, and may agr
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DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2765-8821.105
Occurrence and Dietary Exposure of Adult Population to Phthalates in Hong Kong
Stephen WC Chung and
Jason SY Lau
Abstract
This study aimed (1) to determine the levels of seven phthalates including Di-Ethyl Phthalate (DEP), Di-n-Butyl Phthalate (DnBP), Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBzP), Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-Octyl Phthalate (DnOP), Di-isononyl Phthalate (DiNP) and Di-isodecyl Phthalate (DiDP) in selected foods that are commonly consumed in Hong Kong
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DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2765-8821.104
Possible Causes and the Molecular Basis of Hydrogen Cyanogenesis Production in Cassava
Josphert N
Kimatu
Abstract
Cassava (Manihot esculenta), is a major source of carbohydrates after rice and maize providing a basic diet to over half a billion people. It is an annual crop belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. It produces edible root tubers which form the staple food for inhabitants in the developing world mainly in the tropical and subtropical countries.
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DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2765-8821.103
Evaluation of Commercial Animal Feed Quality and Manufacturing Status in Ethiopia
Demissie Negash
Abstract
Animal production in Ethiopia is hindered by numerous constraints such as traditional subsistence production practice, Low producing genotypes and poor marketing linkages, poor economic status of farmers, poor nutrition and management amongst others. This study was undertaken in four regions of the country namely Oromia, Amhara, Tigray, South
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DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2765-8821.102
Process Optimization for Extraction of Polyphenols from Avocado Seeds (Persea americana Mill.) Using Response Surface Methodology
Abstract
At the present time, polyphenolic compounds have attracted great interest due to their roles in the prevention of degenerative diseases and have used as the input material for manufacturing functional foods, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products. Previous researches have revealed the avocado seed is rich source of polyphenolic compounds wi
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DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2765-8821.101
Royal Jelly Acid, 10-Hydroxy-Trans-2-Decenoic Acid, for Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders: How helpful could it be?!
Abstract
10-hydroxy-trans-2-decenoic acid (10H2DA), also known as royal jelly acid, is the main lipid component of RJ. It possesses anti-tumor, neurogenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, bactericidal, nematocidal, and estrogen-like properties. A limited number of studies demonstrate the potentials of its main fatty acid, 10-H2DA, for alleviating anxiet
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