Food Chemistry: Option F Food Groups: F.1 Food & Nutrients Food: any substance‚ whether processed‚ semi-processed or raw‚ which is intended for human consumption‚ and includes drinks‚ chewing gum and any substance which has been used in the manufacture‚ preparation or treatment of “food” but does not include cosmetics or tobacco or substances used only as drugs. Nutrients: any substance obtained from food and used by the body to provide energy‚ to regulate growth‚ and to maintain and repair
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adding cultures. J Dairy Sci 82:2245-56. * Chandan RC. 2007. Functional properties of milk constituents. In: Hui YH‚ editor. Handbook of Food Products Manufacturing. John Wiley‚ New York‚ Chapter 43‚ 971-87. * Di Silvestro RA. 2000. Flavonoids as antioxidants. In: Wildman REC‚ editor. Handbook of nutraceuticals and functional foods. Boca Raton‚ FL: CRC Press. P. 127-43. * Dorant E‚ van den Brandt PA‚ Goldbohm RA‚ Hermus RJJ‚ Sturmans F. 1993. Garlic and its singnificance for the prevention of cancer
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The mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera‚ consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plantfamily Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to South Asia‚ from where it has been distributed worldwide to become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics. While other Mangifera species (e.g. horse mango‚ M. foetida) are also grown on a more localized basis‚Mangifera indica – the ’common mango’ or ’Indian mango’ – is the only mango tree commonly cultivated
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Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May‚ And summer’s lease hath all too short a date: Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines‚ And often is his gold complexion dimm’d; And every fair from fair sometime declines‚ By chance or nature’s changing course untrimm’d; But thy eternal summer shall not fade Nor lose possession of that fair thou owest; Nor shall Death brag thou wander’st in his shade‚ When
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ABSTRACT: Alpha-cypermethrin (a-CYP) is one of the most widely used insecticides. It may become an air pollutant and adversely affect the health. The present study was designed to determine whether treatment with N-acetyl cysteine (NAC)‚ a well-known antioxidant‚ can be useful for the management of the deleterious effects of a-CYP on lung tissues. For this purpose‚ thirty two male rats were divided into four different groups (eight rats for each). Group (I) gavaged with corn oil (control group)‚ group (II)
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Gonzalez‚ 2010). Research has affirmed that antioxidants such as Beta –carotene have beneficial effects on our blood sugar levels (Gutiérrez‚ & Gonzalez‚ 2010). Antioxidants compounds are responsible for the elimination of free radicals substances in our bodies. Free radical substances harm our body cells by continuously reacting with body molecules resulting in tissue damage. Researches done in the University of Maryland indicate that antioxidants can aid in stabilizing glucose levels in diabetic
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excellent source of phytonutrients. These phytonutrients include phenolic acid and flavonoids. These nutrients protect the apple against bacteria‚ viruses and fungi. These benefits can be transferred into the human body when consumed. They provide antioxidants which protect against cancer and help to repair cell damage. Other benefits gleaned from the consumption of apples are the reduction in the risk of heart disease‚ diabetes‚ bacterial infections and viral infections. Apples also contain antiallergenic
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for being a caffeinated product but it has been proven healthier than we are lead to believe. Coffee stimulates your senses from the caffeine content which further stimulates mind and supports mental alertness and concentration. Coffee contains antioxidants and can contribute to preventing illnesses. And Last‚ Coffee can help with promoting longevity and healthy functions of your body. Body I: Just the smell of a fresh brewed coffee can stimulate your senses and begin to relieve stress. As students
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protonation of the hydrogen evolution process or formation of a soluble complex on zinc surface by molecules of N. fruticans or DPC. Antioxidant Capacity: Evaluation for antioxidant capacity showed total phenolic and flavonoid content of immature fruits were higher than mature fruits. The immature fruits showed a high DPPH radical scavenging activity and antioxidant capacity‚ even higher than BHT and mature fruits. Ethanol Production from Sap: Study evaluated the production of ethanol from the sap
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benefits of dark vegetables. Not all chocolates are healthy but you just have to be smart in picking them. Dark chocolate is one of the chocolates that has been identified and confirmed that gives us health benefits. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants that can protect the body from aging caused by free radicals which will leads to heart disease. Dark chocolate can help relax blood pressure through the production of nitric oxide and balance certain hormones of the body. It is also good for your
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