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- Effect of Keeping Time Period on Acidity of Fruit Juices and Determination of Fungal Growth in Fruit Juices
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1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Home Science, Faculty of Science, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P, IN
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Home Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Home Science, Faculty of Science, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P, IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 8, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 166-169Abstract
The present investigation was carried out with the objectives to study the effect of keeping time period on acidity of fruit juices and determination of fungal growth in fruit juices. Only those fruit juice samples were taken for study which are mostly consumed by the common people for their health issue. Ten fruit juice samples (orange, pomegranate, mosambi, green grapes, purple grapes, lemon, mango, apple, pineapple and papaya)were taken for study. These fruits were brought to the laboratory for measuring the pH and titratable acidity in fruit juices and also identifying the fungal growth in fruit juices. The results of the present study revealed that that pH of fruit juices increased during storage. Keeping time period affects the titratable acidity of different fruit juices. Titratable acidity increased with increasing keeping time period. Fungi were isolated from all the fruit juices which were stored for specific keeping time periods ( 0 hrs, 24 hrs, 36 hrs and 48 hrs). The isolates were characterized and identified as Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and species of Rhizopus and Mucor.Keywords
Fruit Juices, Ph, Acidity, Fungal Growth, Keeping Time Period
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- Assessment of Milk Clotting Activities of Plant Latex
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1 Department of Home Science (food and Nutrition) Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P., IN
2 Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Medical Sciences (b.h.u.) Varanasi, U.P., IN
1 Department of Home Science (food and Nutrition) Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P., IN
2 Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Medical Sciences (b.h.u.) Varanasi, U.P., IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 456-460Abstract
A number of proteolytic enzymes are widely employed in food industries for cheese manufacture. The coagulant which is widely used in cheese production or manufacturing of cheese is animal rennet, which contains chymosin, an asparatic protease which is responsible for milk clotting. Thus, there's a need for the identification of a milk clotting enzyme from other sources that can meet the industrial demand of rennet. In this context, the present investigation was carried out in order to extract a milk clotting enzyme from different plant sources which can be utilized in cheese production. Three plants, Carica papaya, Euphorbia splendens and Musa paradasica belonging to the families Annonaceace, Euphorbiaceae and Musaceae were examined for the presence of proteinases in the present study. The proteinase activity was estimated by determining the milk clotting property of crude latex by identifying specific activity through their partial purification. The results indicated that Carica papaya plant latex had the highest milk clotting activity (2006.20 3.77 U/ ml) than Musa paradasica (187.19 4.44U/ml) and minimum in Europhorbia splendens (105.20 4.15 U/ ml) (p =0.01). SDS-PAGE analysis of the plant latex exhibiting maximum milk clotting activity displayed 5 bands ranging from 14.3 KD to 97.4 KD.Keywords
Milk Clotting Enzyme, Sds-page, Plant Latex, Carica Papaya, Musa Paradasica, Euphorbia SplendensReferences
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- Effect of Microwaving on Different Foods and Biological Systems
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1 Department of Home Science (Food and Nutrition), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Home Science (Food and Nutrition), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 9, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 650-654Abstract
The use of microwave cooking is tremendously increasing day by day as it is convenient, fast and economical. But, various evidences shows that microwaves destroy the nutrients of food, may create carcinogens in food, and unnecessary exposure to radiation can create several health issues. On the other hand, several studies reveal that if the consumer follows safety instructions carefully then microwave cooking may result in food with nutrient quality similar to those cooked by other cooking methods. Food safety is an important health issue, thus, there is a need to deal with the various aspects of microwaving. In this context, this review paper focuses on the effect of microwave cooking on different food items and biological systems.Keywords
Microwave Cooking, Food Safety, Health Issue.References
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- Correlates of Body Mass Index (BMI) with their Socio-Economic Status of Urban and Rural Adults of Varanasi District
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1 Department of Home Science, Mahila Mahavidyalaya (B.H.U.), VARANASI (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Home Science, Mahila Mahavidyalaya (B.H.U.), VARANASI, (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Home Science, Mahila Mahavidyalaya (B.H.U.), VARANASI (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Home Science, Mahila Mahavidyalaya (B.H.U.), VARANASI, (U.P.), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 10, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 108-115Abstract
Nutritional status the condition of health of an individual and it can be evaluated in many ways, but BMI is the most established anthropometric indicator used for assessment of adult nutritional status. Objectives of the present study are to assess the nutritional status (BMI) of urban and rural adults of Varanasi district and to determine the association between BMI and socio-economic status. A community based crossectional study was undertaken on 304 adults (Urban 152, Rural 152), 18-60 years of age group. A pre-tested and pre-designed questionnaire was used to collect the information for the study. Socio-economic and demographic information of study subject was assessed by interview technique. BMI was calculated using the formula [weight(kg)/height (mt)2]. Both the community was the hindu dominant out of which majority of proportion are GEN caste. Rural subjects have significantly low educational status and low socio-economic status as compare to urban subjects. The proportions of rural males were significantly more than the urban males in case of doing heavy work. There was no significant difference in average BMI, between urban and rural areas of male as well as female subjects. Only 11.1 per cent and 9.8 per cent of urban and rural males and 25.8 per cent and 30.8 per cent of urban and rural females are in underweight category of BMI. There is no significant difference in average BMI of male as well as female subjects between urban and rural locality with reference to their various socio-economic and demographic variables with the exception of high socio-economic status, among male subjects, among heavy type of work, among low and medium socio-economic status in females, respectively.Keywords
Adults, Nutritional Status, Body Mass Index, Urban, Rural, Socio-Economic Status.- Anthropometric Characteristics and Nutritional Status Based on Body Mass Index of Muslim Females in Varanasi
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1 Department of Home Science (Food and Nutrition), Mahila Maha Vidhyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Home Science (Food and Nutrition), Mahila Maha Vidhyalaya, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 12, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 382-384Abstract
Under nutrition, overweight and obesity of individuals who differ by age and sex are matters of great concern having social and health implications for countries around the world. According to NFHS report (1998-99), based on weight for height index (body mass index), more than one-third (36%) of women in Uttar Pradesh are undernourished. Health status of women is of great concern in the contemporary world, because of the multiple roles play by women given rise to serious health and nutritional problems. Women are, thus, vulnerable to malnutrition for social and biological reasons. A cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine anthropometric profile and nutritional status based on body mass index (BMI) of muslim females in Varanasi. A total of 220 females (aged 15-45years) residing in urban area of Varanasi was studied. Anthropometric profile including height, weight, waist circumference as well as BMI and waist-hip ratio (WHR) were measured. The main aim of the study was to determine their anthropometric characteristics and nutritional status through the assessment of Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist-Hip ratio. It was found that 35.5%, 36.8%, 14.1% and 13.6% were under weight, normal, pre-obese (overweight) and obese, respectively on the basis of Asian BMI categorization. On the account of waist-hip ratio, 42.7% respondents were at high health risk whereas 57.3% were at low health risk. This study will provide baseline data for further studies on Muslim women in India and will help to plan and implement a comprehensive package for the management of their nutritional status.Keywords
Nutritional Status, Muslim Females, Anthropometric Characteristics.References
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