I. Usha Rani ¹, M. Uma Reddy ¹, J. M. Reddy ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, IN

Abstract

An important consideration of cancer research today is to find measures that will reduce the risk of cancer through more natural processes such as changing dietary patterns and life styles. Prospective and retrospective epidemiological studies suggest a relationship between diet and cancer, show that consumption of large amounts of fruits and vegetables lower the risk of certain cancers. These foods that are rich in anti-oxidant vitamins are known to have significant inverse association to the incidence of cancer.

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M. Uma Reddy ¹, C. Prathima Rani ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Saifabad, Hyderabad, IN

Abstract

Aflatoxins are naturally occurring toxic metabolic substances produced by certain toxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus and Asperillus parasiticus. The most potent of these toxins is aflatoxin. Contamination in maize assumes much significance from the health point of view as it is a staple food in many population groups. In India, human disease outbreaks attributable to consumption of aflatoxin contaminated maize have been described. Several physical ond chemical methods of detoxification of aflatoxin from food material have been studied by Samarajeewa et al.

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M. Uma Reddy ¹, S. Rama Bharati ¹, D. D. R. Reddy ¹

Affiliations
1 College of Home Science, A.P. Agricultural University, Saifabad, Hyderabad 500 004, IN

Abstract

During storage of legumes, severe losses can occur due to the attack of pulse beetle (Collosobruchus chinensis). It has been estimated that the loss in weight of a seed of cow pea due to single larva of Collosobruchus maculatus can be between 3.3 to 5.6 per cent. Use of vegetable oils in protecting pulses during storage is a traditional practice. Several workers have studied the effectiveness of various oils as grain protectants and found to be effective. In the present study, an effort was made to test the efficacy of neem, mohua, palm oil and karanja oils as a pre-storage treatment to green gram and its effect on certain nutrients.

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A. V. D. Nagalakshmi ¹, M. Uma Reddy ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, IN

Abstract

In recent years, street foods have become a part of the urban modern day life. Increased urbanisation, population explosion, lack of available quick transportation and limited time have resulted in the proliferation of street foods. EPOC studies in seven developing countries showed that the street foods provide employment for 6 to 25 percent of the labour force in the cities studied.

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M. Uma Reddy ¹, K. Aruna Reddy ¹, D. D. R. Reddy ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Saifabad, Hyderabad - 500 004, IN

Abstract

Milled cereals are more susceptible to the hazards of storage such as moisture, temperature, fungi, bacteria, insects and other pests. Among the milled cereals, maida and suji are invariably infested by rust red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum, which may start from the field, field drying, stacking, threshing, milling and transportation. The flour beetles cause discolouration of the flour, secrete off-smelling liquids into flour, contaminate by their cast skins, fecal pellets and uric acid resulting in urinary infections in mammals. The need for disinfection is particularly acute in warm countries, where insects breed rapidly.

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P. Lalitha ¹, M. Uma Reddy ¹, B. Narasimha Rao ¹, D. D. R. Reddy ¹

Affiliations
1 College of Home Science, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, IN

Abstract

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis Linn.) is severely attacked by several insect pests particularly diamond back moth, Plutella maculipennis Curtz., and aphids Lipaphis erysimi Katt. Several insecticides have been in usage against the insect pests of cauliflower and application of spray formulated of quinalphos proved to be very effective in controlling them. However, the dissipation of quinalphos on cauliflower curds and leaves is necessary for recommendation of its safe use. Hence, an attempt was made to determine the persistance of and the removal of quinalphos residues by processing procedures in cauliflower curds. Dissipation of quinalphos at room and refrigeration storage temperatures and its interaction with nutrients is also reported.

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Sarita Shenoy ¹, M. Uma Reddy ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, Archarya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Saifabad, Hyderabad, IN

Abstract

The occurrence of aflatoxins in numerous agricultural commodities all over the world has been reported by several investigators. Aflatoxin levels in commonly consumed cereals like rice and wheat above safe levels has been reported by Breckenridge et al, Nanaih et al and Joshi et al and in legumes by Habiash and Rahim et al. Groundnut is highly susceptible to aflatoxin development. The toxic effects of aflatoxin consumption in different species of animals has been well documented and it is a potent carcinogen produced as a second metabolite. Several physical and chemical methods of detoxification of aflatoxin from food material have been studied. However, these methods are expensive and can change the physio-chemical characteristics of the commodity.

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M. Uma Reddy ¹, P. Padmavathi ¹, S. Shobha ¹, V. Vijayalakshmi ¹, L. Laxmi Devi ¹

Affiliations
1 Post Graduate and Research Centre in Home Science, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad:500 030, IN

Abstract

Studies related to food and nutrient intake of population have been mostly carried out in rural areas. During past few decades rapid industrialisation and urbanisation has taken place and not much information is available on the food and nutrient intake of urban families.

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