Sorbitol

Sugar-free gum sweetened with a substance called xylitol, sorbitol, and maltitol has been shown to actually reduce cavities and not cause tooth decay. The reason for this is because the material in this sugar free gum does not include the harsh substance of streptococcus mutans, which are bacteria that break down…

Parenteral formulation of an anticancer drug candidate – Tackling poor solubility 1 Introduction Cancer is the number one cause of death in Singapore , and has been on an increasing trend over the years . Hence, the search for anti-cancer drugs and better treatment regimens are widely studied but there are many challenges. One potential cancer treatment strategy is to induce apoptosis in cancer tissues by the modulation of nitric oxide production . Nitric oxide is a reactive, gaseous molecule…

How Ferritin was first isolated and how it is isolated now The protein ferritin is formed from two classes of subunits, H and L, in a ratio which vary in different cell types. The H-type are subunits associated with rapid uptake of iron and are predominantly from the red blood cells. Subunits that take up iron much slower are designated L-types. A third type subunit, M, is found in amphibians and is similar to the H subunit. The M-types are predominant in the liver. Once synthesized, ferritin…

product was found to be clean microbiologically when examined directly after manufacturing. The product was packaged in 100 ml dark amber colored glass containers with white screw caps. Other ingredients included Xanthan gum, Disodium Edetate, Sucrose, Sorbitol solution, Poloxamer, Sodium Phosphate Monobasic, Sodium Phosphate Dibasic and Raspberry Flavor. The product showed no growth in Tryptone Soya Agar (TSA) when tested for the total viable aerobic count (TVAC) according to the United States…

TARGET MARKET Aquafresh toothpaste is a product that caters to all age groups although safety precautions should be taken by children younger than the age of six years. Children under the age of six years old should take a pea sized amount of toothpaste when brushing their teeth. DEMOGRAPHICS, PSUYCHOGRAPHICS AND SOCIOGRAPHICS The demographics have shown that all genders, ages and races use the Aquafresh product but in the gender category females buy the product more than males. People…

ingredients were accurately weighed and passed through sieves No 44# and in order to mixed the ingredients properly. Drug and different concentration of Sodium bicarbonate, Citric acid, Talc and Magnesium stearate, Pottasium carbonate, Manitol, sorbitol, Sweetner (Saccharine) Polymer were blend in mortar followed by the addition of Polyvinyl pyrolidone (PVP), After thoroughly mixing the ingredients tablets were compressed in rotary punching (using 10 mm flat punch) machine. Three…

Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. Carbohydrates — one of the basic foods groups — is important to a healthy life. - Carbohydrates, together with fats and proteins, provide the necessary energy needs for humans, and constitute, therefore, an integral part of a normal diet. Diet affects the integrity of teeth; quantity, pH and composition of saliva; plaque pH. Sugars and other fermentable carbohydrates after being hydrolyzed…

In No Happy Cows: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Food Revolution, John Robbins seeks to educate anyone he can reach on the injustices, myths, and facts in regards to the food industries. Robbins begins his manuscript with an introduction that focuses on the layers of corruption surrounding big-ticket items such as Monsanto’s politicking and manipulation of the industry for profits. From here he moves on to discuss the inhumane treatment of food sourced animals and how it affects humans…

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) is a condition in which one or more tumors form in the pancreas or duodenum. The tumors which are called gastrinomas secrete large amounts of the hormone gastrin. The hormone gastrin causes the stomach to produce too much acid which then leads to peptic ulcers. Zollinger- Ellison Syndrome was first described in 1955 by two gentlemen Zollinger and Ellison. At the time the syndrome consisted of the following triad; gastric acid hypersecretion in the presence of…

headquarters of Roquette were set-up in Lestrem in 1933 by Dominique and Germain Roquette. In 1940s, the company diversified its range to include corn starch. During the 1950s, the company invested in the development of a range of Polyols (such as sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, maltitol) and while 1980s, the company launched the production of wheat starch. Lately in 2008, the Roquette group has been involved in the micro-algae sector. It has been ranked No.1 in France and India, No.2 in Europe and…