Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1967. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes special report study entitled : Object, phenonmenon, theme in Chinese scholar landscape garden. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate physical properties of eight staple rice cultivars grown and consumed in Kyrgyzstan. The objective was to record and discuss values of several analysis in sub-sections of basic physical characteristics, textural characteristics, mechanical characteristics and cooking properties. The physical properties investigated seed dimensions, equivalent diameter, surface area of the grain, sphericity, aspect ratio, volume of the grain, bulk and solid density, porosity, thousand kernel weight, hardness of the grain, colour characteristic, optimum cooking time and water uptake ratio. Those analysis were performed in the laboratory of Czech University of Life Sciences and given methodology was strictly followed.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:28:23Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2011-02-18Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T19:16:14Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 costa_tir_me_jabo.pdf: 343437 bytes, checksum: 1232a2de695409c232a5bcfe9a0602c2 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) / Objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o efeito do nível de feno de erva-sal e tempo de maturação sobre as características físicas, químicas e sensoriais da carne de cordeiros Santa Inês. Foram utilizadas 60 paletas de cordeiros machos alimentados com 30, 40, 50 e 60% de feno de erva-sal, que foram embaladas à vácuo e mantidas refrigeradas em temperatura de 0 ± 1 oC por 0, 7 e 14 dias de maturação. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial três × quatro (três tempos de maturação e quatro níveis de feno de erva-sal). Paletas maturadas por um período de 14 dias apresentaram menor teor de umidade (75,94%) e maior teor de proteína bruta (18,19%) quando comparadas as paletas in natura e as maturadas por 7 dias. A inclusão do feno de erva-sal na dieta de cordeiros impediu que ocorresse a rancidez oxidativa durante o processo de maturação por até 14 dias de estocagem. Houve interação (P<0,05) entre nível de feno de erva-sal e tempo de maturação para a luminosidade (L*). Níveis de inclusão do feno de erva-sal elevaram o pH e o teor de vermelho (a*) da carne. A força de cisalhamento, a perda de peso por cozimento e a capacidade de retenção de água não foram influenciados (P>0,05) pelos fatores estudados, apresentando valores médios de 3,06kg/cm2, 37,28% e 76,71% respectivamente. A maturação da carne ovina não alterou a força de cisalhamento, entretanto os provadores avaliaram a carne maturada como mais macia e menos fibrosa / The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of level of hay saltbush and aging time on the physical , chemical and sensory quality lamb meat from Santa Ines. We used 60 shoulders of male lambs fed 30, 40, 50 and 60% hay saltbush, which were vacuum packed and kept refrigerated at a temperature of 0 ± 1 oC for 0, 7 and 14 days of aging. The experimental design was completely randomized factorial three × four (three aging times and four levels of hay saltbush). Shoulders aged for a period of 14 days had lower moisture content (75.94%) and higher crude protein content (18.19%) compared with fresh shoulders and aged for 7 days. The inclusion of saltbush hay in the diet of lambs prevented the oxidation occurred during the ripening process for up to 14 days of storage. There was an interaction (P < 0.05) between the level of saltbush hay and aging time for the relative lightness (L *). Inclusion levels of saltbush hay increased the pH and relative redness (a*) of meat. The shear force, weight loss by cooking and water-holding capacity were not affected (P > 0.05) by treatments, showing average values of 3.06 kg/cm2, 37.28% and 76.71% respectively. The aging of the meat that did not alter the shear force, however the panel evaluated meat matured as softer and less fibrous

Esta dissertação utiliza um livro de receitas de grande difusão Dona Benta: Comer Bem (1940-2003) como fonte para estudos em história da alimentação. Sem a pretensão de esgotar ou esmiuçar o assunto, alguns temas são suscitados. Os ingredientes utilizados, alterados com o passar do tempo e que podem denotar transformações no gosto e nos padrões dietéticos. As formas de preparo e utensílios envolvidos nesse processo, que constituem o saber fazer culinário, muitas vezes transmitido oral ou empiricamente, e que é compilado e codificado em livros de receitas. As transformações tecnológicas introduziram na cozinha, um aparato material que transformou a língua das receitas em seus modos e tempos. Por fim, as concepções médicas vigentes e a construção do gosto ajudam a determinar as escolhas. Os padrões médicos que recomendavam dietas diárias de 3.500 calorias somadas à diversificação alimentar e o refinamento do gosto da dona-de-casa, a grande responsável pelo sucesso dos preparados, podem ser notados no livro de receitas estudado. Analisá-lo como fonte de pesquisa, acreditando-se que é possível, por meio de sua estrutura, função e conteúdo, identificar hábitos e práticas que nos auxiliem a compreender a cozinha brasileira desde os anos de 1940 até a atualidade é o objetivo desta dissertação de mestrado. / This dissertation uses a cookbook of a large dissemination - Dona Benta: Eating Well - (1940-2003) - as a source for studies in the history of food. Without the pretense of ran out of ideas or make a strict inquiry into the matter, some issues are studied. The ingredients used, modified over time and that may denote changes in taste and dietary patterns. The preparation forms and equipment involved in this process, and the know how, often transmitted orally or empirically, is compiled and codified in recipes books. The technological changes introduced in the kitchen, and the material goods transformed the language of their ways and times. Finally, the current medical concepts and construction of taste help to determine the choices. The diet recommendation of 3.500 calories daily added to food diversification and refinement of the taste of the owner-to-house, responsible for the great success of the preparations, may be noted in the book of recipes studied. Consider it as a source of research, believing that it is possible, by its structure, function and content, identify patterns and practices that help us to understand the Brazilian cuisine since the years of 1940 to the present is the goal of this Masters dissertation.

This thesis presents an approach to automatically infer facts about cooking recipes.The analysis focuses on two aspects: recognizing words with special semantic meaningin a recipe such as ingredients and tools; and detecting temporal dependencies betweensteps in the cooking procedure. This is done by use of machine learning classicationand several dierent algorithms are benchmarked against each other.

Magister Scientiae (Nutrition Management) - MSc(NM) / Orange-fleshed sweet potato consumption promotion is one of the key nutrition sensitive interventions implementedto address high vitamin A deficiency among the rural population of Zambia since 2011. However, to date no study has been completed regarding household consumption of orange-fleshed sweet potato and factors related to their consumption. The study detailed here therefore sought to establish the consumption of orange-fleshed sweet potato, and to identify factors associated with its household consumption in the Integrating Orange Project areas in Chipata district of Zambia. The study randomly sampled 295 households, and collected information on the household characteristics, production, procurement, consumption and knowledge on orange-fleshed sweet potato. Cross tabulation chi square and one-way analysis of variance were used to identify associated consumption factors. The study found that 86.8% of the households ate orange-fleshed sweet potato; 49.5% ate it 1 to 3 days per week and 30.2% ate it at least 4 or more days per week, and only 13.2% did not consume orange-fleshed sweet potato at all. A relationship was found between having children younger than five years old and consumption of orange-fleshed sweet potato (P < 0.001). Results showed that 8.7% of households with children (n=183) never ate orange-fleshed sweet potato, versus 20.5% of households without children (n=112). Production of orange-fleshed sweet potato (n=178) was found to have a relationship with household conusmption of orange-fleshed sweet potato (P < 0.001). Only 1.1% of households that produced orange-fleshed sweet potato did not consume any, versus 31.6% who did not produce orange-fleshed sweet potato. Purchasing of orange-fleshed sweet potato (n=118) was found to have a relationship with its household consumption (P < 0.001); 56.2% of the households that ate orange-fleshed sweet potato 1 to 3 days during the previous week bought it, compared to only 27.0% of households who ate orange-fleshed sweet potato more than 4 days per week among those that bought it. The respondent‘s knowledge of the health benefits of orange-fleshed sweet potato was found to have a relationship with its consumption in the household (P < 0.001). Only 7.8% of the households where respondents knew the benefits of orange-fleshed sweet potato (n=215) never ate orange-fleshed potato, compared to 50.0% of households where the respondents did not know any benefit (n=80). In contrast, 33.5% of the households where the respondents knew the health benefits ate orange-fleshed sweet potato at least 4 days a week compared to only 7.9% of households where the respondents did not know any benefit. Overall, the study showed that most households consumed orange-fleshed sweet potato. The highconsumption might be due to seasonality, as the study was done during the harvesting season of orange-fleshed sweet potato. Also, prodcution of orange-fleshed sweet potato was promoted in the study area through the Integrating Orange Project. These results therefore suggest that projects seeking to promote consumption of orange-fleshed sweet potato as an intervention for vitamin A deficiency control should promote production of orange-fleshed sweet potato and sensitization of communities on the health benefits of orange-fleshed sweet potato consumption.

5 pp. / Chia seeds are a popular food lately, which people have deemed as a superfood. Chia seeds are rich source of many vitamins and minerals as well as omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. This article explores the history of chia seeds, the nutritional benefits, as well as illustrates some ways to include this food into your diet.

4 pp. / Originally published 04/2011 / Finding foods to bring on a camping or hiking trip may seem challenging. Not only do they need to be nutritious, but they must also leave minimal waste so you can leave the environment just as you found it. Whole foods (such as fruits, nuts, and vegetables) tend to be better choices than processed foods (such as pre-packaged cereal bars, lunch meat) since they tend to be rich in nutrients and produce minimal waste. Finding reusable and recyclable ways to package your foods may also help cut down your impact on the environment. Revised 04/2016. Originally published 04/2011

As Theoderic established himself as ruler of the Italian peninsula in 493, he would usher in a period of great renewal of Roman culture within his kingdom, a theme which would emerge across western Europe as new Germanic leaders came to rule Roman populations. Within this wave of cultural renewal there emerged several works paying homage to Roman culture and prestige. Amongst these publications came two brief cookbooks from the authors Anthimus and Vinidarius. This raises the question: why were these authors producing such works of culinary content, and were they related to issues concerning the renewal of Roman culture in western Europe? This thesis aims to answer the above questions through the evaluation of Anthimus and Vinidarius’ participation in Roman cultural renewal. To investigate this issue, my study first examines the recognition and renewal of romanitas in western Europe and the Mediterranean, and through which media it took place. This is followed by an examination of cuisine to determine a model for Roman dietary preferences, against which the works of Anthimus and Vinidarius may be contrasted. Finally, in an examination of Anthimus and Vinidarius, the study seeks to establish connections between the two individuals and Ostrogothic Italy, as well as connections between their culinary preferences and those supported by the model established in Chapter 2. On the basis of the investigations of this thesis, conclusions may be drawn about Anthimus and Vinidarius and efforts to renew Roman culture in fifth and sixth-century western Europe. The geographic connections of the two authors, along with their relatively high social status, suggest a connection to Theoderic and his court in Italy. The culinary preparations described in their texts also represent a strong connection with earlier elite Roman cooking. This thesis therefore concludes that the authors Anthimus and Vinidarius used food as a medium for cultural promotion, and in doing so, participated in the ongoing revival of interest in Roman cultural identity.