George C. Scott

Water, being the main component of foods, is an important diluent for other water soluble food components such as carbohydrate, protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins. Most fresh foods contain a large amount of water, normally more than 70%, while fresh fruits and vegetables can contain up to 90 to 98% of water (Gowen, 2012). Water in foods can be categorized into two classes, free water and bound water. Free water is freely available for chemical or biological reactions as well as for microbial…

The White Kidney Bean extract is a unique combination of nature's offerings in a mild and easy to use pill. It helps to control body weight and to burn excess fat. It is interesting to note that Medical experts and celebrities have endorsed the use of the product. There is a comprehensive reduction in weight after consistent use over a 30 days usage. The major point that brings cheery news is that it has no side effect or withdrawal symptoms. There is a huge list of people that attest to the…

Pink Lips Naturally: Carrot and Beetroot Juice: The pink lips are carrot and beetroot juice. Carrot contains cancer prevention agent which helps in helping the skin. Peel the carrot skin and smash the carrot in the blender processor and take the carrot juice. Presently apply the carrot squeeze in the lips at whatever point you have time. Utilize this consistently for better outcomes. Beetroot likewise contains cell reinforcement so it additionally turns dark lips to blushing sparkly lips.…

Aim: To use cabbage as an indicator for whether lemon juice, soft drink and antacid are acids or bases. Hypothesis: The lemon juice will be a reasonably strong acid but not so much that it can burn your tongue if consumed. The soft drink will be a weak acid, it is not as acidic as lemon and is safe to drink. I think antacid will be an acid. Theory: An indicator is used to determine the position of a substance on the pH scale. In this experiment, red cabbage is used because it contains a pigment…

helpful in fighting the problems of pollution. b) Vitamin B: It aids digestion. It is helpful in the treatment of digestive disorders, mental, depression etc. c) Vitamin C: Vitamin C is usually present in citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes and oranges. However, wheatgrass contains more vitamin C than an orange. A powerful antioxidant, vitamin C is helpful…

1. Introduction Salmon is a popular food worldwide and it is classified as an oily fish. (Food Standards Agency, 2004) People love eating salmon not only because of its succulent flavor and texture, but also for its health-giving nutrients. Salmon is considered to be a beneficial food which contains high protein, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. (National Institutes of Health, 2007) There are many different ways in cooking or eating salmon in different countries. For example: Sashimi…

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…

Results and Discussions Table 1: Phytochemical analysis of turmeric and apple peels extracts Phytochemical analysis Turmeric Extracts apple peel extract Total Phenolic(mg/g)content 93.30 ±0.03 82.52±0.013 Total flavonoid content (mg/g) 43.6±0.3 33.43 ± 0.06 Tannin (mg/100 g) 91.08±0.72 77.40+0.36 Reducing power (μg/ml) 25±1.7 21±5.5 Alkaloid (mg/100 g) 0.76±0.01 13.60+0.51 The Phytochemical composition of turmeric extract and apple peel extract are illustrated in table (1). Both are rich in…

The purpose of this experiment was to identify what the effect type of fruit had on the consistency of Jell-O. The Jell-O with apple slices in it had the hardest consistency, and the pennies dropped into the Jell-O/apple mixture dropped an average of .07 inches into the container. The pennies in the mango and Jell-O mixture dropped in an average of 1.1875 inches in, and the pennies dropped an average of 1.4875 inches into the pineapple and Jell-O mixture, meaning the apples and Jell-O solution’s…

Chili Powder is composed of dried chili peppers, cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic powder. It has been used in food since 7500 B.C. Chili Powder is used for cooking, such as in Chinese, Thai, Indian, Korean, and Tex-Mex recipes. In cooking, it adds flavor, garnishing, and a sharp taste to foods (“Chili Powder”). Chili peppers are used as healing herbs, too (“History of Chili Powder”). Chili Powder can be used to clear nasal congestion, soothe throat infections, and relieve pain during muscle…