Thesis (M.Tech.: Food Technology)-Dept. of Biotechnology, Durban University of Technology, 2007 xv, 122 leaves / Several herbs are well known for their nutritional applications. The reported study tested some herbs for their efficacy as antioxidants. The herbs and combinations thereof were analyzed for antioxidant activity using two comparative methods: the beta-carotene bleaching method and through measurement by the Rancimat apparatus. The efficacy of the antioxidants was also tested in a cosmetic base cream. The concentration of the natural antioxidant vitamins, such as vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene was determined by analytical methods. The methods used for analysis provided adequate results for interpretation. All herbs exhibited antioxidant activity, at comparable levels. The two methods used for analysis showed variable results, as previous researchers have shown. In terms of antioxidant potency, the herbs were ranked as follows: fenugreek > coriander > oregano > sage (beta-carotene bleaching method), oregano > sage > coriander > fenugreek (Rancimat method). Oregano and sage were good synergists, when combinations of herbs were used. Fenugreek, unlike the other herbs under investigation, is a prooxidant when used at higher concentrations. A direct relationship was observed between the concentration of herbs and antioxidant potency for sage, oregano and coriander. Fenugreek which is prooxidant at higher concentrations, should be used as an antioxidant independently rather than a synergist. This was the most important finding in the reported study. Similar antioxidant activities of the herbs were observed in the base cosmetic formulation. The reported study has provided an adequate base for further quantitative research into the innovative topic of antioxidants.

Thesis (M.Tech.: Food Technology)-Dept. of Biotechnology, Durban University of Technology, 2007 xv, 122 leaves / Several herbs are well known for their nutritional applications. The reported study tested some herbs for their efficacy as antioxidants. The herbs and combinations thereof were analyzed for antioxidant activity using two comparative methods: the beta-carotene bleaching method and through measurement by the Rancimat apparatus. The efficacy of the antioxidants was also tested in a cosmetic base cream. The concentration of the natural antioxidant vitamins, such as vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene was determined by analytical methods. The methods used for analysis provided adequate results for interpretation. All herbs exhibited antioxidant activity, at comparable levels. The two methods used for analysis showed variable results, as previous researchers have shown. In terms of antioxidant potency, the herbs were ranked as follows: fenugreek > coriander > oregano > sage (beta-carotene bleaching method), oregano > sage > coriander > fenugreek (Rancimat method). Oregano and sage were good synergists, when combinations of herbs were used. Fenugreek, unlike the other herbs under investigation, is a prooxidant when used at higher concentrations. A direct relationship was observed between the concentration of herbs and antioxidant potency for sage, oregano and coriander. Fenugreek which is prooxidant at higher concentrations, should be used as an antioxidant independently rather than a synergist. This was the most important finding in the reported study. Similar antioxidant activities of the herbs were observed in the base cosmetic formulation. The reported study has provided an adequate base for further quantitative research into the innovative topic of antioxidants.

Diploma thesis is focused on finding information for second grade of primary school of problems plant products and post-processing tutorial workbook (plant products) called Where food comes from? In the theoretical part first describe the theory workbook, its structure, evaluation and characterization of the concept of education at the second grade of primary school. Consequently, the theoretical part of the work devoted to essential individual plant products such as cereals, legumes, vegetace oils and fats, potatoes, drinking, fruits and vegetables, thein origins and significance for human health. The practical part includes the development and implementation of the educational program (workbook) plant products. In the practical part I find information students of second grade from primary schools in the field of plant products with the help of a questionnaire survey, which was attended by 90 respondents and subsequent evaluation of the graphical part.

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In response to an increase in forest destruction, nature conservation agencies in South Africa are beginning to introduce innovative and integrated conservation strategies. This study was established to provide information on resource use in Gxalingenwa State Forest (GSF) and KwaYili State Forest (KSF) on which such conservation initiatives might be based. Local villagers in the area depend on a mix of forest products to meet their livelihood needs, including for example heating, cooking, fencing, building, craft-work and medicine. Large quantities (102.072 tonnes) of plant resources are removed from the GSF and KSF annually by traditional healers and commercial gatherers with commercial gatherers responsible for the largest proportions (88.1 %). However, the total market value of medicinal products to the resource users is higher than the local value, implying that the resource users are not harnessing the full potential of the forest products. Fuelwood, building, fencing and carving also account for a large bulk of materials harvested from the indigenous forests annually. Among several species, Podocarpus falcatus is the most preferred and harvested tree for fuelwood, fencing and building. Despite its high recruitment level, it shows a very unstable population structure. Calodendrum capense is debarked for medicinal uses. It is used locally and its current harvest by commercial gatherers is driven by a huge demand from the 'muti' markets. In KSF, C. capense generally has a low density but also has a relatively good recruitment rate when compared with an unexploited forest. However, the harvesting of immature stems pose a threat to this species. / Thesis (M.Sc.)-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1999.

Šio darbo tikslas: nustatyti kietafaze fermentacija fermentuotų topinambų ir lubinų raugų įtaką mėsos pusgaminių kokybei ir saugai Darbo uždaviniai: Įvertinti kietafaze fermentacija (toliau – KF) fermentuotų skirtingomis pienarūgštėmis bakterijomis topinambų įtaką: kiaulienos pusgaminių fizikiniams – cheminiams rodikliams; jautienos pusgaminių fizikiniams – cheminiams rodikliams; lakiųjų junginių pokyčiams jautienos pusgaminiuose. Įvertinti KF fermentuotų skirtingomis pienarūgštėmis bakterijomis lubinų įtaką: kiaulienos pusgaminių fizikiniams – cheminiams rodikliams; jautienos pusgaminių fizikiniams – cheminiams rodikliams; lakiųjų junginių pokyčiams kiaulienos ir jautienos pusgaminiuose. Įvertinti KF fermentuotų skirtingomis pienarūgštėmis bakterijomis topinambų ir lubinų įtaką kiaulienos pusgaminių bendram bakteriniam užterštumui. Eksperimentui atlikti buvo gaminami kiaulienos ir jautienos pusgaminiai su 5 proc. raugu (fermentuotais lubinais ir topinambais, fermentacijai panaudojant tris pienarūgštes bakterijas: P. acidilactici KTU -05-7, P. pentosaceus KTU -05-8, L. sakei KTU -05-6). Naudota metodika: LST ISO 1442:2000 „Mėsa ir mėsos produktai. Drėgmės kiekio nustatymas (pamatinis metodas).; Grau ir Hammo (1956) metodas (vandens rišlumo nustatymas); Soksleto (1879) metodas (riebalų kiekio nustatymas); LST ISO 936:2000 „Mėsa ir mėsos produktai. Bendrojo pelenų kiekio nustatymas; lakiųjųi junginių analizė atlikta dujų chromatografu metodu. Išvados: Fermentuoti lubinų... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / The aim of this paper is to identify the solid state fermentation of Jerusalem artichoke and lupine cultures affect to the quality and safety of meat ready-to-cook. Job tasks: Evaluate the solid state fermentation (thereinafter – SSF) fermente by lactic acid bacteria (thereinafter – LAB) in different Jerusalem artichoke influence: pork ready-to-cook physical- chemical parameters; beef ready-to-cook physical-chemical parameters; changes of volatile compounds in beef ready-to-cook. Evaluate the SSF of fermented in different LAB lupine influence: pork ready-to-cook physical- chemical parameters; beef ready-to-cook physical-chemical parameters; changes of volatile compounds in pork and beef ready-to-cook. Evaluate SFF ferment in different LAB Jerusalem artichoke and lupine influence to pork ready-to-cook impurity. In this experiment pork and beef ready-to-cook have been used with 5 percent product (fermented lupine and Jerusalem artichoke, for fementation were used 3 LAB: P. acidilactici KTU -05-7, P. pentosaceus KTU -05-8, L. sakei KTU -05-6). Methods: LST ISO 1442:2000 Meat and meat products – Determination of moisture content (References method).;Grau and Hamm (1956); Soxlet (1879); LST ISO 936:2000 Meat and meat products – Determination of total ash.; Detection volatile compounds using gas chromatography method. Conclusion: Ferment lupine and Jerusalem artichoke products have reduced pH in pork and beef ready-to-cook. Beef ready-to-cook fermentated with Jerusalem artichoke... [to full text]

Thesis (M.Tech.: Biotechnology)-Dept. of Biotechnology, Durban University of Technology, 2007 xi, 114 leaves / Eighteen traditionally leafy vegetables consumed as food or medicinal compounds by a majority of people in the KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa were analysed for the presence of potentially harmful chemicals (antinutrients) and for their toxicity and mutagenicity. The purpose of the study was to determine whether leafy vegetables were safe for human consumption. Chemical analysis showed that none of the vegetables contained cyanogenic glycosides, however all the vegetables contained oxalic acid ranging from 24.1 mg/ml to 798.2 mg/ml with Solanum nigrum, Portulaca oleracea and Mormodica balsamina showing the highest concentrations. Most of the vegetables contained negligible amounts of phytic acid and saponins, except for Momordica balsamina (3.01 mg/ml and 1.83 mg/ml, respectively). Fourteen of the plants contained alkaloids with Portulaca oleracea having the highest content (1.53 g total alkaloids/5 g leaf material). Eight of the plants were found to inhibit trypsin activity. These chemical analyses were carried out in duplicate and the mean and standard deviation were used. The Ames test revealed that none of the leafy vegetables produced a mutagenic frequency above 1, except 10 000 µg/ml organic extract of Senna occidentalis (mutagenecity considered at mutagenic frequency above 2), thus none were considered mutagenic. All 18 organic extracts did not kill off more than 50% brine shrimp and were thus considered non-toxic. On the other hand the aqueous extracts of seven vegetables, namely, Physalis viscosa, Amaranthus dubius, Justicia flava, Bidens pilosa, Senna occidentalis, Chenopodium album and Ceratotheca triloba, killed more than 50% of the shrimp and are thus considered toxic above 100 µg/ml. The MTT assay carried out on the organic extracts indicated that 17 vegetables did not kill off more than 50% of HepG2 cells and were thus considered non-cytotoxic. The aqueous extracts of four vegetables, namely, Justicia flava, Asystasia gangetica, Momordica balsamin and Senna occidentalis, however killed more than 50% of the shrimp and were thus considered cytotoxic above 1 000 µg/ml. It may be concluded from the antinutrient analyses and the bioassays on the 18 vegetables that caution needs to be maintained with the consumption of certain leafy vegetables included in this study, especially Senna occidentalis.

Thesis (M.Tech.: Biotechnology)-Dept. of Biotechnology, Durban University of Technology, 2007 xi, 114 leaves / Eighteen traditionally leafy vegetables consumed as food or medicinal compounds by a majority of people in the KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa were analysed for the presence of potentially harmful chemicals (antinutrients) and for their toxicity and mutagenicity. The purpose of the study was to determine whether leafy vegetables were safe for human consumption. Chemical analysis showed that none of the vegetables contained cyanogenic glycosides, however all the vegetables contained oxalic acid ranging from 24.1 mg/ml to 798.2 mg/ml with Solanum nigrum, Portulaca oleracea and Mormodica balsamina showing the highest concentrations. Most of the vegetables contained negligible amounts of phytic acid and saponins, except for Momordica balsamina (3.01 mg/ml and 1.83 mg/ml, respectively). Fourteen of the plants contained alkaloids with Portulaca oleracea having the highest content (1.53 g total alkaloids/5 g leaf material). Eight of the plants were found to inhibit trypsin activity. These chemical analyses were carried out in duplicate and the mean and standard deviation were used. The Ames test revealed that none of the leafy vegetables produced a mutagenic frequency above 1, except 10 000 µg/ml organic extract of Senna occidentalis (mutagenecity considered at mutagenic frequency above 2), thus none were considered mutagenic. All 18 organic extracts did not kill off more than 50% brine shrimp and were thus considered non-toxic. On the other hand the aqueous extracts of seven vegetables, namely, Physalis viscosa, Amaranthus dubius, Justicia flava, Bidens pilosa, Senna occidentalis, Chenopodium album and Ceratotheca triloba, killed more than 50% of the shrimp and are thus considered toxic above 100 µg/ml. The MTT assay carried out on the organic extracts indicated that 17 vegetables did not kill off more than 50% of HepG2 cells and were thus considered non-cytotoxic. The aqueous extracts of four vegetables, namely, Justicia flava, Asystasia gangetica, Momordica balsamin and Senna occidentalis, however killed more than 50% of the shrimp and were thus considered cytotoxic above 1 000 µg/ml. It may be concluded from the antinutrient analyses and the bioassays on the 18 vegetables that caution needs to be maintained with the consumption of certain leafy vegetables included in this study, especially Senna occidentalis.