Tomas Duminis
In this investigation, the quality of consumer-grade seeds of Nigella sativa was assessed using TQ (TQ) as a standard compound. Assessment of the seeds was based on the amount of TQ present in the seeds and on the antioxidant, activity exhibited by the crude oil extracted from the seeds.
Amir Hosseinvand, Mohammad Naser Fazel Rabi, Abdullah Haidari, Avinash Kumar and Milad Amruddin
Undoubtedly, one of the perishable groups in food science classification is dairy products. Dairy group foods provide nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of the body. Moreover, agriculture products with the lowest waste are strategist products for all the countries. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are used in almost all industries such as science, technology, medicine and engineering due to their optimal efficiency.
Afsaneh Morshedi, Toktam Mohammadi-Moghaddam and Seyyed Mohammad Ali Razavi
This aim of this research was to model the moisture loss kinetic of four pistachio kernels cultivars (Akbari, Ahmadaghaei, Kaleghouchi, and Fandoghi) during the IR (Infrared)-roasting and to study the effect of IR-roasting on the microbial and aflatoxin contamination. The IR-roasting process applied in the optimum point of each variety. For all pistachio cultivars, the best model to predict the moisture ratio during the process was the Weibull model.
Toktam Mohammadi-Moghaddam, Mohaddeseh Kariminejad, Samira Hadad, Somayeh Jafarzadeh, Dina Shahrampour, Afsaneh Morshedi and Marcos Eduardo Valdes
Black plum peel (BPP) as a by-product of plum processing, has nutritional, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. In this study, the effect of black plum peel extract (BPPE) (0, 0.5, 1.5, and 2%) on physical (thickness, water solubility (WS), and water vapor permeability (WVP)), mechanical (tensile strength (TS) and elongation at break (EAB)), structural (FTIR; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) properties, antioxidant activity, and antimicrobial characteristics of chitosan/gelatin edible film was investigated.
Afsaneh Morshedi, Reza Karazhian, Mohammad Morshedi, Marcos Eduardo Valdes and Toktam Mohammadi Moghaddam
The infrared roasting process of Ahmadaghaei pistachio kernel was studied. The process temperature was in range (120-180 ̊C) and continued until the sample moisture content reached 2%. The process time varied between 7.5 – 20 min in different temperatures.
Afsaneh Morshedi, Ahmad Shakerardekani, Reza Karazhian, Mohammad Morshedi, Marcos Eduardo Valdes, Toktam Mohammadi-Moghaddam and Mohaddeseh Kariminejad
Fungi are the most resistant microorganisms distributed worldwide in different foods and feedstuffs. They produce Mycotoxins as their secondary and toxic metabolites for humans and animals, and they are carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic, and immunosuppressive. According to Mycotoxins structures, their risk for health is different. Therefore, aflatoxins, ochratoxins A, zearalenone, fumonisins, patulinand, and trichothecenes are recognized as the most hazardous for health.
Fatima Zahra El Arnabi, Souad El Hajjaji, Fatima Gaboun, Hamza Iaaich, El Haj El Maadoudi, Aouatif Benali and Khadija Bakhy
This research aims the assessment of nutritional and functional potential of wild endemic Moroccan caper specie Capparis atlantica Inocencio. Proteins, total sugars, lipids, fiber, ash, mineral content, and antioxidant compounds were determined for capers collected from 8 locations in two Moroccan regions (Fes-Meknes (F-M) and Safi (SA)).
Abdelhakim Boudboud, Mohamed Ben Aziz, Hasna Nait M’barek, Hassan Hajjaj, Lhoussain Hajji, Bruno De Meulenaer and Hamid Mazouz
Apricot preservation poses a challenge for farmers due to the fruit’s short shelf life and susceptibility to spoilage and disease. Drying is a commonly used technique in the agri-food industry, but insufficient control in the drying process can result in changes to the fruit’s appearance due to physiological damage during processing.
Mohammadreza Pourghayoumi, Kamal Gholamipour Fard, Sara Farokhzadeh and Rahman Yousefi
Date fruit is renowned for its rich mineral composition and is considered as an important component of the diet in many countries. Therefore, the current study aimed to explore the mineral composition and moisture contents (MC%) of 12 Iranian native cultivars and three imported cultivars, using univariate and multivariate methods. The results showed that the K content in date fruits was higher than other elements, followed by Ca and Na.
John Kimagut Mining, Makwena Justice Moloto, Wesley Nyaigoti Omwoyo, Dominic Menge and Winny Kgabo Maboya
Moulds are filamentous fungus that may grow on a wide range of surfaces, including built surfaces, food, decaying organic debris, and humid environments. Mould development is distinguished by an unpleasant odour and an unsightly look in confined or non-ventilated areas.