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A quantitative and qualitative investigation of the impact of irradiation on the physico-chemical of pointed gourd during storage
(Springer, 2022)Irradiation effect on the physico-chemical characteristics and shelf stability of pointed gourd was investigated in research. It was estimated that moisture content, total phenol and total carotenoids was significantly ... -
Antioxidative and antimicrobial properties of pulse proteins and their applications in gluten-free foods and sports nutrition
(Wiley, 2022)Pulses are inexpensive and eco-friendly source of biologically active proteins/peptides exhibiting antioxidative and antimicrobial properties. The antimicrobial activity of pulse proteins/peptides is ascribed to their ... -
Colour, composition, digestibility, functionality and pasting properties of diverse kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) flours
(Elsevier, 2022)The present work evaluated nine diverse kidney bean accessions for colour, composition, digestibility, protein profile, starch crystallinity, techno-functional properties, pasting properties and microstructure with the ... -
Edible mushrooms: The potential game changer in alleviating vitamin D deficiency and improving human health
(Wiley, 2022)The present review attempts to critically examine and evaluate research findings on mushrooms as sources of vitamin D and other nutraceuticals. Recently, there is a growing concern about diseases associated with the ... -
Manufacturing and characterization of whey and stevia-based popsicles enriched with concentrated beetroot juice
(Springer India, 2022)The beet-root (Beta vulgaris) and whey powder together, can potentially use as a multifunctional ingredient in the manufacturing of the �Popsicles�, due to their biochemical composition that can enhance the concentration ... -
Composition, pasting, functional, and microstructural properties of flours from different split dehulled pulses (dhals)
(Blackwell Publishing, 2021)The present study compared flours from six different split dehulled pulses (dhals) with full-fat and defatted soybean flours for color, composition (proximate and mineral), protein molecular weight, microstructure, pasting, ... -
A comprehensive review on processing, therapeutic benefits, challenges, and economic scenario of unconventional oils
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2021)The review aims to focus on the processing and economic challenges of these oil industries (lack of organized cultivation, collection, processing, research, and market linking) and fetch the attention toward the application ... -
Trending biocontrol strategies against Cronobacter sakazakii: A recent updated review
(Elsevier, 2020)Cronobacter sakazakii is an emerging foodborne pathogen, causing life-threatening infections in newborns and premature infants. Cronobacter spp. can survive under difficult processing conditions thereby contaminate the ... -
Pulse proteins: secondary structure, functionality and applications
(Springer, 2019)Pulses are the second most important source of food for humans after cereals. They hold an important position in human nutrition. They are rich source of proteins, complex carbohydrates, essential vitamins, minerals and ... -
Effect of chickpea and spinach on extrusion behavior of corn grit
(Springer, 2019)The present work was carried out to see the effect of blending of corn grit (CG) with varying levels of chickpea grit (CP 0–100%) and spinach leaf powder (SP 0–6%) on the characteristics [color, expansion, density, hardness, ... -
Enzymatic Browning of Fruit and Vegetables: A Review
(Springer, 2018)Enzymatic browning in fruits and vegetables occurs by exposure to the air after cutting and slicing and in pulped states, mechanical damage during transportation, and thawing of frozen or cold stored foods. Polyphenol ... -
Recent Trends and Advancements in Agricultural Research: An Overview
(Society of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2018)Do you know the most precious thing happening in Indian Agriculture? Few keywords such as food, organic farming, climate change and improved farming techniques may strike to your mind. But the recent improvements in ... -
Prioritization for Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) of Agribusiness Projects
(Bioinfo Publications, 2018)Agribusiness is the key for sustainable development in agriculture. The growth of both agriculture growth and industrialization can be achieved from Agribusiness enterprises alone. Agriculture continues to support numerous ... -
Growth and Performance of Indian Tourism Industry
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Virgin Coconut Oil as Functional Oil
(Elsevier, 2018)Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is the freshly obtained mature kernel of the coconut, by mechanical or natural means, with or without the use of heat and without undergoing chemical refining. When compared to copra coconut oil ... -
Comparative study of thermal treatments on stability of moringa oil by using physio-chemical analysis and FTIR spectroscopy
(Central University of Punjab, 2018)A comparative study was conducted to check the stability and acceptability of moringa oil by giving it three different treatments of time, temperature and mode of heating process and by evaluating the various quality ... -
Effect of Pulse Flour Incorporation on the Physical and Sensory Properties of Rice Muffins
(Central University of Punjab, 2018)The effects of incorporation of different whole pulse flours (lentil, field pea, mung bean and kidney bean) on the properties of rice batter and muffins were evaluated. The batters were evaluated for specific gravity and ... -
A study on problems and prospects of Rice export from India
(Central University of Punjab, 2018)The study has observed the growth in area, production and productivity of rice and problems and prospects of rice export from India during the period 1987-88 to 2016-17. Compound Annual Growth Rate, Instability index and ... -
A Study on Consumer Behaviour towards Imitating Brands in Bathinda
(Central University of Punjab, 2018)Imitating brands are look-alikes, which uses names, which are similar to soundings or are similar in visual appearance as that of original brands. The main reason for the increasing volume of these simulation brands is ... -
An Analysis of Contract Farming In Carrot In Punjab
(Central University of Punjab, 2018)Contract farming is a contractual agreement between firm and farmers in written/oral form describing specific condition for production, procurement of agriculture commodity such as predetermined quantity, quality, price, ...
