Foodstuffs factors affecting

Schwarz, K. 2001. Antioxidants in foodstuffs factors affecting the activity in complex systems, Lipidforum, Bergen, June 5-8, 2001. 

Table 18.1 Foodstuffs and packaging used for studies investigating factors affecting...

It is hoped that the reader has obtained an insight into the range of factors that should be considered when designing an investigation into the geographical origin of a foodstuff. With careful consideration of the parameters that may affect the results, it should be possible to construct a strategy that is not too expensive and is fit-for-purpose. 

The importance of the soil in the biosphere lies not only in the production of plants as a source of foodstuffs and certain raw materials for industry it also affects the composition of the atmosphere and of surface and groundwaters, accumulates solar radiation energy and makes possible the circulation of nutrients. It is thus a critical factor governing whether or not a given terrain can support life. 

Delicious taste and aroma are synonyms to fresh and good quality of almost any foodstuff and, undoubtedly, affect the consumer s final opinion and choice. Sensory characteristics of olive oil, a major component in the Mediterranean diet, represent the sum of the sensory parameters that integrate its complex and specific qualitative profile including various intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as cultivar (genetic), weather conditions, stage of ripeness, methods and/or system of harvest and storage (Table 5.13). Regulations and standards related to olive oil sensory evaluation include... 

Carbohydrates differ greatly in their rate of clearance from the oral cavity. Important factors in the rate of disappearance of foodstuffs from the mouth are the solubility, the physical consistency, and the chemical structure. Some enzymes, particularly salivary amylase, will quickly affect compounds of certain structures, such as starches. 

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