Aroma compound

Banana peels were combined with glycerol as a plasticizer and orange peel essential oil that served as an aroma to the plastic. The glycerol makes the edible film flexible and elastic. Banana peels starch were extracted by filtration, banana peels were pulverized and then pressed with a cloth. The essential oil from the orange peel was extracted. White pith from the inside of the orange peel was scraped. Peels were cut into 1-inch pieces and was heated them in 110- to 120-degree-Fahrenheit water…

Over the last 50 years the use of essential oils has become more popular in my house and all around the world, but do they really work? These oils that are pulled from plants are said to have therapeutic properties; dab some lavender and melaleuca oils on your ear and your earache will surely go away! Many people are skeptical of the healing properties within these glass bottles while others use them everyday for everything. So do these oils really have therapeutic properties? Could this be a…

Introduction Over the past few years, there is a worldwide increasing tendency for the consumption of functional foods, including probiotics, prebiotics or both. Influenza epidemics cause numerous deaths and millions of hospitalization each year. Because of the alarming emergence of resistance to anti-influenza drugs, there is a need to identify new naturally occurring antiviral molecules. Punicaceae has been used for centuries in many cultures for the prevention and treatment of a wide…

Bees is an organic based skincare company that focuses on nature-derived ingredients. They support the claims of organic care is better for you than chemically derived products. Organic or natural means that the product does not contain synthetic compounds or materials. Many groups, companies, and consumers are also in support with Burt’s Bees and list their products as “organic.” Made from Earth, another natural based company, list “these harmful ingredients” allowed by the FDA such as…

al., 2008). Therefore, recent clinical studies have focused on fatty acids with biological activity such as butyric acid, oleic acid, and CLA which may have key roles in the prevention of diseases. The CLA is a rare and unique compound compared to other anti-cancer compounds which despite its small amount in dairy products and ruminants meats, has wonderful effects including reduction of body fat accumulation, delaying the onset of type II diabetes, delaying the development of atherosclerosis,…

Mummies have been found in other places around the world, but Egyptian ones are the most recognized. They started the process of mummification around 2600 BC. There are a few questions that people might ask: What did death mean to the ancient Egyptians? Why did they mummify the bodies of the dead? Why did they want to preserve the appearance of life in their dead for all eternity? We think we know plenty about mummification in ancient Egypt. A common misconception of mummification is that it was…

2.1 Background of pineapple 2.1.1 Pineapple Pineapple is a tropical which is planted in many tropical countries such as Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Africa. It is known as ananas commonly where it’s scientific name is ananas comoscus and also one of the most important commercial fruitcrops in the world,known as the queen of fruits. Because it has excellent flavour and taste. Pineapple is the third mostimportant tropical fruit in the world after Banana and Citrus. They are consumed or served fresh,…

ABSTRACT Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), is used widely in numerous parts of the world as herb, food, spice, and traditional medicine. Different preprations of fenugreek have been reported as an effective remedy against polycystic ovarian disease. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most widespread hormonal disorders among women of reproductive age causing irregular menstrual cycles, histurism, miscarriage and infertility. The study will be conducted to determine…

bringing well-being and its properties to all corners. What are essential oils? Essential oils are substances found in different plant tissues. The ancient alchemists called them “soul of plants”, because they contain numerous natural chemical compounds, from the plant from which they are extracted, that we can use as a home remedy in many situations. In fact, aromatherapy is a very old technique that uses essential oils for therapeutic purposes, both physically and emotionally. Although we…

2.8.4 Properties The application of carrageenan as food additive depends on its performance such as forming thick solution or gels. For example, κ− carrageenan forms strong and rigid gels with potassium salts, forms brittle gels with calcium salts, clears gel with sugar addition, and exhibits syneresis. On the other hand, ι− carrageenan forms elastic gels with calcium salts, clears gel with no syneresis, and creates a gel that is freeze/thaw stable, while λ− carrageenan is not gel-forming but…