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11 articles for “sweet proteins”
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Interaction of Sweet Proteins with Human Sweet Taste Receptor
Abstract: There is a dearth of low calorie sweeteners with minimal or no side effects. Natural molecules are obvious choice for they are expected to be easily metabolized. Despite the availability of natural sweet proteins like brazzein, monellin, thatumatin, etc., they are not suitable for hyperlipidemia patients. That necessitates the design of new peptide-based sweeteners. The present work attempts to understand the interaction of sweet proteins with human sweet taste receptor …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2013 Read article
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Sensory Evaluation of Snacks Made from Composite Flour of Sweet Potato and Wheat Flour
Abstract: The study focused on proximate analysis and sensory evaluation of snacks made from composite flour of sweet potato and wheat flour mixture at various levels. 5 kg of fresh potatoes were washed, peeled and sliced thinly. They were blanched, drained and sun dried. They were later ground to powdery form. Various blends of potato flour with wheat flour at various levels of substitution were made at 25, 50, 75 and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Performance evaluation of improved White-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) Varieties for yield and yield-related traits in South Western Ethiopia.
Abstract: Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) is one of the most important root and tuber crop that rich invitamins, starch, protein, and the carbohydrate of sweet potato was easily soluble with in short period of time.To break the food security problem several sweet potato technologies have been introduced and evaluated indifferent areas of the country. Still, adaptation and performances of improved white-fleshed sweet potatovarieties were not yet assessed in the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Improving Nutritional Value of Snack Made from Composite Flour of Sweet Potato, Soybean and Wheat Flour
Abstract: The research was designed on improving nutritional value of snack made from composite flour of sweet potato, soybean and wheat flour blends, and the sensory attributes of chinchin snack fortified with sweet potato and soybean flours. Various blends of sweet potato flour, and soybean flour with wheat flour at various levels of substitution were made at 20%, 25%, 30%, 50% and 100% using 100% wheat flour as control sample. Crude …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Therapeutic Properties of Honey: A Review of Literature
Abstract: Honey is a natural organic substance that is produced from the nectar of flowers by Apis mellifera and is a sweet, flavourful liquid. It contains sugars, small quantities of proteins, amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, aroma compounds, and polyphones. It is accepted widely as food and medicine by all generations, traditions and civilizations of both ancient and modern era. Asian countries like Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, and Pakistan …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Studies on Physiochemical Attributes and Sensory Evaluation of Steamed Sweetened Dairy Products and there will be an Innovative Study in Food Science
Abstract: Chhana is one of the popular traditional Indian dairy products. It is high in nutritive value, consumed by people of different age group almost in every house. Chhana is mainly used as base ingredients for manufacturing of sweetmeats, especially in eastern region of India. To increase the palatability of chhana, an attempt was taken to develop a product-steamed sweetened chhana by adding sugar into chhana and steaming the mixture. On …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 36–45 Read article
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Labeling transparency and heavy metal contamination in commercial protein powders: A case study
Abstract: With the recent surge in market demand, health supplements particularly protein powders, have become increasingly vulnerable to quality deterioration, adulteration, and unethical marketing practices. Non-compliance with labeling regulations is on a rise. Moreover, research indicates that heavy metals absorbed from contaminated soil often accumulate in the protein fractions of crops, thereby elevating the risk of heavy metal contamination in protein powders. These issues highlight the urgent need to systematically assess …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Study of Radioactive Productivity in Swiss Albino Mice of Herbal Project by Plant Extract
Abstract: Use of ionising radiation for both peaceful and military purpose has increased the exposure risk to living organisms. Gamma radiation, X-Rays and various isotopes are the most common source of human exposure. Radon products, Nuclear weapons, use of atomic energy in industries, isotopes in the field of medicine institutes of research are the other sources from which man may receive radiation. Ionizing radiations generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) through radiolysis …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 Read article
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Cardamom: Chemistry, Medicinal Properties, Applications in Dairy and Food Industry: A Review
Abstract: Cardamom is popularly known as ‘Queen of Spices’ due to its pleasant aroma and taste. It is widely used in India since ancient times. Cardamom contains steam-volatile oil, fixed oil, pigments, proteins, cellulose, pentosans, sugars, starch, silica, calcium oxalate and minerals. The aroma and flavor of cardamom are obtained from the essential oils which are composed of mainly α-terpinyl acetate and 1,8-cineole. Cardamom has excellent medicinal properties such as antiseptic, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Genetic Testing: An Intervention of Biotechnology for Healthy Motherhood
Abstract: The journey from a woman to a mother had been one of the sweetest of its kind. Having a child with a chronic illness has a major impact on the family as a whole, especially mothers. Mothers of a child with chronic disease experience difficulties in dealing with feelings which may subsequently lead to a dysfunctional family. Usually parenting stress is more on mothers caused by having their more affectionate …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 87s–90s Read article
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Role of Asbab-e-Sitta Zarooriya in Ziyabetus Shakri (Diabetes Mellitus) an insight of Unani Medicine: A Review
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, action or both. This can arise in many different ways but it is most commonly due to autoimmune type 1 diabetes or to adult-onset type 2 diabetes. Lack of insulin affects the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat, and can cause a significant disturbance of water and electrolyte homeostasis. Globally an estimated 422 million adults …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–13 Read article