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+ Use of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics in enteral nutrition + Enteral tube feeding bypasses the innate defence mechanisms in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, predisposing the individual to [...] the use of synbiotics, thus reducing the incidence of septic complications and diarrhoea in patients receiving enteral nutrition.

+ Novel enzyme technology for food applications + This book, intended as a standard reference text for food scientists, comprises 14 reviews by various authors on use of enzymes in the ...

+ Microbe-sensitive indicators and use of the same + A microbe contamination detection system that alerts a user or other individual in the event of microbial contamination of the system ...

+ The state of the world's animal genetic resources for food and agriculture + This report analyses the state of agricultural biodiversity in the livestock sector and the capacity to manage this resource. ...

+ Technology of production of foods of animal origin for a combined study programme + This textbook covers the basics of the production of animal foods, including commodity science, hygiene, composition, sensory quality ...

+ Multi-compressor cooling apparatus with current start-up control and use for cooling beverages + A beverage chiller comprises a tank containing liquid coolant and conduits for liquid refrigerant located in or around the tank to ...

+ Changes in fungi and mycotoxins in pearl millet under controlled storage conditions + Fungal contamination of stored pearl millet was studied, including effects on it of production year, storage conditions and grain ...

+ Grocery products costing consumers £514m more a month + A typical basket of 100 grocery items in the UK cost 5.8% more in May than it did at the beginning of the year, according to new ...

+ Food microbiology: fundamentals and frontiers. Third edition + This book provides a reference for recent advances in all aspects of food ...

+ Whole grain wheat is good to eat + Dietary whole grain may produce its beneficial health effects by influencing intestinal microbiota. This theory was investigated using ...

+ Carotenoids rich paprika cultivars + Paprika cultivars with high total carotenoids content and a branching pattern suitable for mechanical harvesting are ...

+ Vitamin and mineral deficiencies technical situation analysis: a report for the ten year strategy for the reduction of vitamin and mineral deficiencies + This report summarizes current information on vitamin and mineral deficiencies and identifies gaps in data and intervention ...

+ Going the distance for fruit and vegetables + An improved understanding of factors influencing fruit and vegetable consumption in youth would help in designing intervention [...] variables and male adolescent fruit and vegetable consumption is mediated by psychological variables or home availability was tested.

+ Essentials of human nutrition. Third edition + This textbook covers fundamentals of human nutrition. This 3rd edition has been updated in light of the increasing recognition of the ...

+ System and methods for transporting or storing oxidatively-degradable foodstuff + Packaging systems which extend the transport or storage life of perishable foods such as fresh fish is ...

+ High pressure freezing leaves consumers in neutral + The success of new products and technologies depends strongly upon consumer acceptance. The attitudes of consumers towards high ...

+ Industrial production, processing, and utilization of sago palm-derived products + This review discusses the production and applications of foods and food ingredients derived from sago palm (Metroxylon ...

+ Key factors determine gatekeeper decisions on food imports + Aspects of country image influencing key decision-makers within the European food distribution sector when making industrial [...] sourcing was influenced by confidence and trust in production systems, regulatory system integrity and reliability of suppliers.

+ FAO/WHO/OIE guidelines for the surveillance, management, prevention and control of trichinellosis + This book provides guidelines for the surveillance, prevention and control of trichinellosis (trichinosis), a re-emergent ...

+ Texture analysis: the key to optimum product formulation + The texture of food products is key to consumer satisfaction, and can have a significant influence on food sampling, buying and ...

+ A process for preparing a protein-free whipping cream + Protein-free whipping cream, diluted whipping cream and methods for their manufacture are described. ...

+ Algorithm keeps vegetables fresh during transportation + Due to the high import of fresh vegetables from Italy and Spian into Slovenia, rapid distribution is required to ensure high quality. [...] perishability is a critical factor is described. Transportation schedules obtained resulted in a 47% reduction in perished goods.

+ Lysine reactivity and starch gelatinization in extruded and pelleted canine diets + Lysine O-methylisourea reactivity and starch gelatinization were investigated in extruded and pelleted dog ...

+ Sweeteners. 3rd edition + This reference book provides detailed information on the properties and applications of sweeteners currently permitted for use in ...

+ School meals - are they dishing up sufficient nutrients? + School meals make an important contribution to the nutritional intake of children, with an established link between poor diet and ...