Food processing effects

Bioavailability can be influenced directly or indirectly by many physiological, pathological, chemical, nutritional, and processing conditions. Discussion in this chapter will be limited to unit food processing effects upon the bioavailability of nutrients from plant protein foods. The bioavailability of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals from processed foods will be selectively reviewed. Amino Acids... 

Maleki, S.J., Food processing Effects on allergenicity, Curr. Opin. Allergy Clin. Immunol., 4, 241-245,... 

PTFE is outstanding in this group. In thin films it provides the lowest coefficient of friction (0.03—0.1) of any polymer, is effective from —200 to 250°C, and is generally unreactive chemically. The low friction is attributed to the smooth molecular profile of PTFE chains which allows easy sliding (57). Typical apphcations include chemical and food processing equipment, electrical components, and as a component to provide improved friction and wear in other resin systems. 

Other Uses. As a biocide, chlorine dioxide is more effective than chlorine over a wider pH range. Chlorine dioxide is also less corrosive and more compatible with some materials of constmction. Chlorine dioxide has a wide variety of small appHcations in drinking water, food processing (qv), cooling towers, and oil recovery. In these areas, chlorite is the preferred source of chlorine dioxide. 

Kneading Devices These are closely related to the agitated pan but differ as being primarily mixing devices with heat transfer a secondary consideration. Heat transfer is provided by jacketed construction of the main body and is effected by a coolant, hot water, or steam. These devices are applicable for the compounding of divided solids by mechanical rather than chemical action. Apphcation is largely in the pharmaceutical and food-processing industries. For a more complete description, illustrations, performance, and power requirements, refer to Sec. 19. 

Kato, M., Inoue, T., Goto, K., Ito, G. and Shimizu, Y., Effect of Dissolved Oxidising Agents and Inhibitors on Pitting Corrosion of Aluminium in Water , Aluminium, 49, 289 (1973) Richardson, J. A. and Godwin, A. W., Localised Corrosion of Stainless Steel During Food Processing , Br. Corros. J., 8, 259 (1973)... 

Potential effects on the micro-organisms used for industrial food processing... 

Pollutants Increase of pollutant concentration and enhanced effects on the biota All groups Complex food web effects Diversity decrease Effects on metabolism Effects on material processing... 

Takeoka, G.R., Processing effects on lycopene content and antioxidant activity of tomatoes, J. Agric. Food Chem., 49, 3713, 2001. 

Generation of data on the nutrient content of agricultural products and foods forms the basis for estimating nutrient intakes of populations via dietary surveys, nutritional labelling for consumer protection, nutrition education for consumer food choice, home and institution menu planning and food purchase, and for research in nutrient requirements and metabolism, toxicant chemical composition is used to assess effects of farm management practices, crop culture, and food processing on chemical content and implications for human health. 

These reference genes demonstrate that the DNA isolated was of sufficient quality and quantity for PCR amplification. It is assumed that in the course of food processing, the species-specific reference gene and the transgene are degraded in a similar manner. It is also assumed that effects of the matrix on PCR amplification will be similar. The reduced amplification efficiency of both genes presumably has no effect on the ratio of their amounts, which reflects the ratio of modified and unmodified DNA. 

El-Gohary, F.A., Nasr, F.A., and Aly, H.I., Cost effective pre-treatment of food processing industrial wastewater, Water Science and Technology, 40 (7), 17-24, 1999. 

Agte V V and Joshi S R (1997), Effect of traditional food processing on phytate degradation in wheat and millets , J Agric Food Chem, 45,1659-1661. 

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