Microbiological evaluation of tofu and tempeh during processing and storage

Tofu samples consisting of Fresh Tofu, Herb Tofu, Tofu Paste, Fried Tofu, Tofu Burger, Smoked Tofu and different types of herbs used for making Herb Tofu were analysed for their microbiological load. Tempeh samples consisted of cook water, inoculated beans and fresh tempeh. Fresh Tofu and Herb Tofu had high bacterial counts (10⁵ cfu/g). Tofu Burger and Smoked Tofu had counts around 10⁴ cfu/g. Tofu Paste and Fried Tofu had low counts (<10² cfu/g). Cutting board, knife and frequent hand contact with product were the major sources of contamination for tofu. Herbs used for making Herb Tofu were highly contaminated (>10⁵ cfu/g). Cook water and cooked beans for tempeh production had lower counts (10⁴ cfu/g). Initial count of fresh tempeh was high (about 10⁸ cfu/g). Most products had counts of >10⁶ cfu/g after 7 days of cold storage. The microbiological quality of the product may improve if producers avoid unnecessary contamination during processing.     

Production,nutritional profiles and storability of ‘aadun’ and ‘kokoro’: Two corn products

Aadun and kokoro were produced from maize grains by processes involving roasting, kneading, spicing, and frying. Aadun with a moisture content (MC) of 12.5%, pH 5.3 had the following composition: crude protein, 7.49%; fat, 28.5%; total carbohydrate, 60.0%; ash, 3.0% and energy value, 3,600 kcal/kg whilst kokoro with a MC of 16% and pH 5.1 had, respectively: 6.42%; 22.9%; 66.6%; 2.84% and 3,550 kcal/kg. Whilst aadun and kokoro stored under ambient conditions (28±2°C; 75–80% RH) became mouldy within 7 days, samples treated with 1% butyl paraben did not develop off-colour and mouldiness.     

Protein quality and digestibility of new high-lysine barley varieties in growing rats

Four new high-lysine barley mutants, the variety Lysimax, with the high-lysine genelys3a and the mutants mother variety Sultan were grown in a field trial in 1993 at Risø, Denmark. Mutants 609, 1242, 1385 and 1405 yielded in the range of 89 to 98 percent and cv Lysimax yielded 102 percent of cv Sultan (100 percent). One-thousand kernel weights for the mutants were in the range of 87 to 97 percent and cv Lysimax 83 percent of cv Sultan (100 percent). Protein contents of the mutants were slightly higher, in the range of 13.2 to 13.6 percent, than of cv Sultan (13.1 percent) and Lysimax which had a protein content of 12.6 percent. Fat content was higher in Lysimax and in the mutants except for mutant 1385 than in cv Sultan while dietary fibre contents of the barleys were similar. The levels of -glucans and starch were usually lower in Lysimax and in the mutants. The highest lysine levels: 4.6, 4.0 and 3.7 g/16 g N occurred in cv Lysimax and mutants 609 and 1405 compared to 3.3, 3.3 and 3.2 for cv Sultan and mutants 1242 and 1385, respectively. Mutants 609 and 1405 and cv Lysimax also had higher levels of threonine, histidine and valine. The increased lysine contents resulted in large, at most 20 percent, increases in biological value; 88.8, 81.7 and 78.3 percent for cv Lysimax and mutants 609 and 1405 compared to 74.2 percent for cv Sultan. True protein digestibilities and energy digestibilities were slightly lower in Lysimax than in Sultan, 5.3 and 4.3 percentage units, respectively. It is concluded that the development of high-lysine barley varieties is very beneficial for meeting the requirements of indispensable amino acids for humans and monogastric animals. In addition, nitrogen excretion into the environment is drastically reduced due to the higher biological values of the mutants.     

Physical and biochemical properties of green banana flour

Banana flour prepared from two cooking banana varieties, namely Alukehel and Monthan, were evaluated for their physical and biochemical characteristics. The yields of flour averaged 31.3% for Alukehel and 25.5% for Monthan. The pH of the flour ranged from 5.4 to 5.7. The bulk density and particle size distribution were also measured. The average chemical composition (% dry matter) of the flours were as follows: crude protein, 3.2; crude fat, 1.3; ash, 3.7; neutral detergent fiber, 8.9; acid detergent fiber, 3.8; cellulose, 3.1; lignin, 1.0 and hemicellulose, 5.0. Carbohydrate composition indicated the flour to contain 2.8% soluble sugars, 70.0% starch and 12.0% non-starch polysaccharides. Potassium is the predominant mineral in banana flour. Fresh green banana is a good source of vitamin C, but almost 65% is lost during the preparation of flour. Oxalate content (1.1–1.6%) of banana flour is probably nutritionally insignificant. The overall results are suggestive of the potential of green bananas as a source of flour.     

Development and Acceptability of a Ready-to-Eat Β-Carotene Rich,Maize Based Supplementary Product

Low cost supplementary products using maize were developed and made using extrusion. -carotene rich sources like curry leaf, carrot, red palm oil were used at different level to increase vitamin A precursor Levels and, therefore, vitamin A. Incorporation of curry leaf powder and carrot powder at 30 percent level and 30:70 blend of red palm oil and groundnut oil were found to be more acceptable than the products made with other levels. These products were tasted for acceptability by preschool children and were analysed for energy, protein, fat and -carotene contents. The control, fresh and stored supplementary products contained 1.707, 1.922, 1.919 MJ, 11.0, 11.6, 10.36 g protein, 10.2, 10.4, 9.64 g fat, 0, 7.37,6.72 mg -carotene per 100g, respectively. The loss of -carotene in processing and storage of curry leaf and carrot supplemented products was 13.69, 6.25 and 20.24, 8.06 percent, respectively.     

Effect of alkaline treatment (‘akanwu’) and supplementary value of corn or crayfish on the protein quality of breadfruit (Treculia Africana)

The effect of treatment and supplementary value of corn (C) or crayfish (CR) on the protein quality of breadfruit (Treculia Africana) flours were studied in eighteen young rats. The 7030 or 701515 (Protein basis) combinations of breadfruit flours and corn or crayfish or both provided 1.6g N/100 g diet for the 35 day study. The addition of akanwu to the cooking water reduced cooking time and crude protein and saved fuel. The addition of akanwu and replacement of CR with C was not beneficial as judged by the parameters tested except for the wt. gain and PER. On the other hand, when crayfish was the only source of supplementary protein (30%) to breadfruit cooked without akanwu there were increases in all parameters tested over those with added akanwu except for the N intake, wt. gain, and PER.These results appear to suggest that addition of akanwu to TA was detrimental to its protein utilization and that TA appears to be an economic source of N in areas where it is a staple. Based on the results of this study, one would suggest that the use of akanwu as a tenderizer should be seriously looked into before further use.     

Verbreitung des Wissens über die ‘innere’ Qualität von Gemüse und Obst in der Öffentlichkeit

Zusammenfassung Anhand praktischer Beispiele werden qualitätsrelevante Problemkreise vorgestellt und eingehend diskutiert, so Erzeugerberatung — Weg der Ware vom Erzeuger zum Verbraucher — Äußere Beschaffenheit — Innerer Wert — Präsentation der Verkaufsware — Erhaltung der Frische — Berücksichtigung ernährungsphysiologischer Kriterien. Es wird ein Publikationsmodell — bereits 1950 entwickelt — vorgeschlagen, das weite Kreise der Züchter, der Erzeuger, der Fabrikanten, des Handels und der interessierten Verbraucherschaft sowohl ansprechen als auch das Verständnis der einzelnen Gruppen untereinander wecken könnte.Denn letztlich sollte es doch im Bermühen des Erzeugers, des Transporteurs, des Handels, des Verarbeiters von Obst und Gemüse in erster Linie darum gehen, das Wohlergehen, die Gesunderhaltung des Verbrauchers im Auge zu haben. Das wäre jedenfalls die Vorstellung und Erwartung der ernährungsphysiologisch und ernährungs-hygienisch ausgerichteten Qualitätsforscher.

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Public extension about the inner Quality of Vegetables and Fruit

As usually practized in vegetable and fruit cultivation problems relevant to the inner quality are presented and discussed, e.g. Information of consumers, Shipping products from producer to consumer, External Quality — inner Quality — Offering of products — Conserving of freshness — Regarding the nutritional value.In order to evaluate these problems a close co-operation of breeders, producers, manufacturers, dealers and the interested consumers seem to be necessary. This is possible through a model and system of information, similar to the so-called AZA which were first published in 1950.

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Referat, gehalten auf der Sitzung der neukonstituierten Kommission Öffentlichkeitsarbeit der DGQ am 1.10.1976 in Geisenheim/Rhein.     

Inhibition of α-amylase purified fromOctopus vulgaris Lam. by albumin inhibitors from wheat flour

Octopus -amylase has been purified to homogeneity by single-step affinity chromatography on Sepharose-bound wheat albumin inhibitors. Two electrophoretically distinguishable isoamylases are obtained, both consisting of a single polypeptide chain with molecular weight 45,000. Octopus -amylase is more effectively inhibited by a monomeric than by a dimeric protein inhibitor from wheat. The inhibition is dependent on pH, temperature, and time of preincubation. Properties are compared with those of other animal -amylases.     

Zusammenhänge zwischen den für die Blaufleckigkeit der Kartoffelknolle verantwortlichen Inhaltsstoffen

Zusammenfassung Mit der Faktorenanlyse nach der Hauptachsenmethode und der aufbauenden multiplen Regressionsanalyse, unter Einbeziehung von 56 Einflußgrößen, konnte gezeigt werden, daß die Blaufleckigkeit von Kartoffelknollen im wesentlichen vom Gehalt an Trockensubstanz, -Aminobuttersäure, Lysin, Isochlorogensäure und den Mineralstoffen Ca und K abhängt. Eine kausale Erklärung des gesamten Komplexes Blaufleckigkeit ist allerdings zum gegenwärtigen Zeitpunkt noch nicht möglich.

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Relationships between black spot of potatoes and several constituents of the tuber. With a factorial analysis and a multiple regression analysis could be shown that from 56 investigated constituents of the potato tuber only the dry matter content, aminobutyric acid, lysine, isochlorogenic acid, and potassium and calcium content influence the appearance of black spots.A causal explanation of the black spot phenomenon at present is not possible. Further investigations are necessary.

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Résumé Relations entre la tâche noire des pommes de terre et divers constituants du tubercule.L'analyse factorielle, l'analyse de la régression multiple ont pu démontrer que sur 56 constituants déterminés dans le tubercule de pomme de terre seuls l'acide aminobutyrique, la lysine, l'acide isochlorogénique, le taux de potassium et de calcium agissent sur la formation de la tâche noire.Une explication causale du phénomène tâche noire n'est pas encore possible pour l'instant. De nouvelles recherches sont nécessaires.

     

On determination of chitin content in mushrooms

Nitrogen compounds constitute the greatest proportion of the dry weight of mushrooms. These nitrogen compounds are partly protein and partly non-protein. A modified Heneberg-Stohman's method was used to separate non-protein from protein nitrogen, as well as to determine raw fiber content in mushrooms, since the methods used previously for this purpose are time-consuming and complicated. Elemental analysis of crude fiber was performed to confirm the uniformity of isolated products. The content of total crude fiber (fungin) and the proportion of chitin and cellulose in it were determined. The chitin content of 15 species of field grown edible mushrooms was in the range of 1.87–6.93% of total dry mass and 34.51–67.72% of isolated fungin.     

Nutrient and nutritional evaluation of sinasin prepared in two ways

Two types of sinasin, a rice-based fermented kanuri flat bread, were prepared and evaluated for their nutrient content and nutritional qualities. The preparation of the sinasin entailed using traditional and developed methods. The nutritional qualities of the products were evaluated in Wistar-strain albino rats using the Food Efficiency Ratio (FER), and Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) methods. There was a higher protein content (11.11 percent) in the traditional sinasin than in the developed sinasin (9.93 percent). However, a one-way analysis of variance indicated no significant difference in FER, but a significantly different mean PER (p<0.01) of 1.3 and 1.5 for the traditional and developed sinasin respectively. The two methods of preparation of the sinasin, their nutrient composition and nutritional qualities are described in this paper.     

Influence of grain quality,heat, and processing time on the reduction of aflatoxin B1 levels in ‘tuwo’ and ‘ogi’: Two cereal-based products

During the production of tuwo from laboratory-contaminated corn (AFB₁:150 mcg/kg) and sorghum (AFB₁:87.5 mcg/kg) grains, reductions in the aflatoxin-B₁ levels of pastes boiled for 30 min and 60 min were found to be 68.0% and 80.8%, respectively. In the preparation of ogi from contaminated corn and sorghum grains, reductions of about 72.5% and 71.4%, respectively, were obtained after fermentation at ambient conditions. Reconstitution of ogi paste into a porridge (akamu) considerably reduced the AFB level.     

Some chemical and biological properties of a protein concentrate from nigerseed (Guizotia abyssinica Cass.)

A protein concentrate has been prepared from nigerseed (Guizotia abyssinica Cass.) by a method involving extraction of the protein with NaCl-solution.The protein concentrate contains about 65% of protein (N×5.5) calculated from the dry weight, and the amino acid pattern is fairly well balanced. The chemical score is 82 calculated from the A/E values.The nutritional value of the product has been tested on young rats. These tests revealed the presence of antinutritional factors in the protein concentrate. The PER was only 1.5.It was also found that the rate of digestion by pancreatin was much slower for the protein concentrate than for casein, possibly due to enzyme resistent linkages.The protein concentrate seems to be devoid of hemagglutinin activity. Antibodies against the nug extracts could not be found.

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Zusammenfassung Ein Proteinkonzentrat wurde aus Nug-Samen (Guizotia abyssinica Cass.) durch eine Methode gewonnen, die eine Extraktion des Proteins mit NaCl-Lösung einschließt.Das Proteinkonzentrat enthalt etwa 65% Protein (N x 5,5), berechnet auf das Trockengewicht. Das Aminosäuregleichgewicht ist relativ gut balanziert. Die chemical score nach den A/E Werten berechnet, beträgt 82.Der Nährwert des Produktes ist an jungen Ratten getestet worden. Diese Tests zeigten das Vorhandensein von Antinähr-Faktoren im Proteinkonzentrat. Die PER (protein efficiency ratio) betrug nur 1,5.Es wurde außerdem festgestellt, daß die Geschwindigkeit der enzymatischen Verdauung (mit Pankreatin) für das Proteinkonzentrat viel langsamer abläuft als für Casein. Dieses ist vielleicht bedingt durch Enzymresistente Bindungen.Das Proteinkonzentrat scheint von Hämagglutininaktivität frei zu sein. Es wurden keine Antikörper gegen Nug-Extrakte gefunden.

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Résumé Une solution concentrée de protéine a été préparée de grains de nug (Guizotia abyssinica Cass.) par une méthode contenant l'extraction de la protéine avec la solution NaCl.La solution concentrée contient environ 65% de protéine (N X 5,5) calculée du poids sec, et le modèle des aminoacides est assez bien balancé. Le chemical score est 82 calculé des valeurs A/E. La valeur nutritive du produit a été éprouvé à de jeunes rats. Ces épreuves ont révélé la présence d'éléments antinutritives dans la solution concentrée de protéine. La PER (protein efficiency ratio) était seulement 1,5.On a aussi trouvé que la rapidité de digestion enzymatique (avec la pancréatine) pour la solution concentrée de protéine était beaucoup plus lente que pour le casein. Ceci est peut-être du à des liaisons qui résistent aux enzymes.Il semble que la solution concentrée de protéine manque d'activité hemagglutinine. On n'a pas pu trouver des anticorps dirigés contre les extraits de nug.

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Effect of sample pretreatments on the storability of ground melon ‘egusi’—Colocynthis citrillus L.

In the maintenance of shelf-stability, nutritional and organoleptic properties of ground melon egusi—Colcynthis eitrullus L., vacuum-packaged samples were found to be better than unpackaged samples and samples treated with 0.2% butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and 0.02% BHA + 0.045% sodium metabisulphite. After 56 days at 35°C, stored samples showed significant differences (P 0.01) in chemical composition peroxide value (PV), fungal counts and organoleptic attributes. Lipid oxidation and, to a lesser extent, fungal deterioration were responsible for the spoilage of stored ground melon kernel. The dominant fungal flora isolated from stored samples were of the generaPenicillium, Botryodiplodia, Rhizopus andAspergillus.     

Pestizidprobleme tropischer Länder

Ohne ZusammenfassungZusammenfassung des Vortrags, gehalten am 30.9.1976 anläßlich der Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Qualitätsforschung (Planzliche Nahrungsmittel) in Geisenheim/Rheingau.     

Qualitative and quantitative changes in the seed and oil content ofBrassica juncea mutants at different times of harvesting

With increasing maturity, the moisture percentage, a, b, and total chlorophyll and crude fibre content decreased progressively, whereas oil and protein content increased. However, 1000-grain weight and pod yield increased up to stage II. Some significant correlations observed in green pod stage I were absent in the pale yellow stage II and golden yellow stage III of maturity. The positive significant correlations between 1000-grain weight and seed yield existed in both stages I and II, but there was no correlation between these characters at the golden yellow stage III. Thus mustard can be harvested at the pale yellow pod stage without any adverse effect on seed quality and yield.Presented at the 15th Annual Workshop cum Seminar on rapeseed and mustard of the All-India Coordinated Research Project on Rabi oilseed crops held at CSA University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, India, 12–13 September 1979.     

Biochemical changes during the development of cork spot of apples

Biochemical changes occurring during the development of cork spot of York Imperial were investigated. At the first visible sign of the disorder, the rate of ethylene production increases in the affected tissue. Respiration also increases, acetate being the major respiratory substrate rather than glucose. Protein synthesis, pectin synthesis, and the movement of inorganic ions into the tissue follow. During the time the chemical changes are taking place in the tissue, abnormal cell division is initiated, packing the newly-formed cells into the intercellular spaces. At the final stage of development, the tissue becomes brown and appears as a firm brown spot in the flesh of the apple. Cork spot is somewhat different from bitter pit in that the spots appear early in the season, the affected tissue is deeper in the flesh, and firmer. The chemical changes discovered so far in both disorders, however, appear to be similar. We consider the abnormal chemical changes that occur in both disorders to be common to diseases and injuries and not specific for either cork spot or bitter pit.

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Zusammenfassung Die Untersuchungen erstreckten sich auf biochemische Veränderungen, die während der Entwicklung von cork spot bei Äpfeln der Sorte York Imperial auftreten. Beim ersten sichtbaren Anzeichen der Störung steigt die Rate der Äthylenbildung im befallenen Gewebe an. Auch die Atmung nimmt zu, wobei Acetat das grössere Atmungsprodukt darstellt als Glucose. Protein- und Pektin-Synthese sowie Bewegung anorganischer Ionen in das Gewebe folgen. Während der Zeit chemischer Veränderungen im Gewebe beginnt eine abnorme Zellteilung, indem die neugebildeten Zellen in die interzellularen Zwischenräume eingebaut werden. Im Endstadium der Entwicklung wird das Gewebe braun und erscheint als fester Fleck im Fleisch des Apfels. Cork spot unterscheidet sich etwas von der Stippigkeit dadurch, dass die Flecken früher in der Saison erscheinen, sich die befallenen Gewebe tiefer im Fleisch befinden und fester sind. Die chemischen Veränderungen beider Störungen scheinen sich — soweit sie bekannt sind — zu ähneln. Wir glauben, dass die chemischen Veränderungen, die bei beiden Störungen auftreten, allgemein für Krankheiten und Verletzungen zutreffen und nicht entweder für Stippigkeit oder cork spot spezifisch sind.

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Resume Quelques changements biochimiques se produisant pendant le développement du cork spot chez la York Imperial ont été étudiés.Au premier signe visible de désordre, la vitesse de production d'éthylène augmente dans le tissu atteint. La respiration augmente également; l'acétate devient le substrat principal de la respiration, plutôt que le glucose. Une synthèse de protéines, de pectine, ainsi que des déplacements d'ions inorganiques dans le tissu se produisent ensuite.Pendant que les changements biochimiques ont lieu, une division cellulaire anormale est initiée, et les cellules nouvellement formées s'accumulent dans les espaces intercellulaires.Au stade final de développement, le tissu devient brun et apparaît comme une tache brune et ferme, dans la chair de la pomme. Le cork spot diffère quelque peu du bitter pit par le fait que les taches apparaissent tôt dans la saison, le tissu malade étant localisé plus profondément dans la chair, et plus ferme. Les modifications chimiques trouvées dans les deux maladies paraissent cependant être similaires. Nous considérons ces changements chimiques comme propres aux maladies et blessures en général et comme non spécifiques, ni du cork spot, ni du bitter pit en particulier.

     

Evaluation of turmeric accessions for quality

One hundred and eighty four accessions ofCurcuma were analysed for curing percentage (dry recovery), essential oil, oleoresin and curcumin contents. Curing percentage varied from 13.5 to 32.4. The cultivar Konni had the maximum percentage of oleoresin (19.2). The volatile oil content was more inC. aromatica than inC. domestica. Curcumin content varied from 2.3% in cultivar Hahim to 10.9% in cultivar Edapalayam. However, curcumin content was comparatively lower in six exotic types as well as in 14 related species. The importance of quality aspects with respect to breeding is discussed.Contribution No. 493 of Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod-670 124, Kerala, India.     

Effects of malting on the milling performance and acceptability of bambara groundnut (Voandzeia subterranea Thouars) seeds and products

Germinated bambara groundnut was dried by three methods – oven-drying at 50 °C, in a solar drier at 38–42 °C, and sun drying at 28 ± 2 °C. The samples were milled into flour, and made into okpa, a steamed gel. Flour yield increased only in oven-dried malts. The quality of the okpa based on appearance and taste decreased with malting time; solar drying resulted in the poorest product because of its dark color.     

Reversed phase HPLC analysis of α- and β-carotene from selected raw and cooked vegetables

Traditional AOAC colorimetric procedures for carotenoid analysis are known to lack specificity and accuracy. Newer HPLC methods provide the investigator with a more precise tool for carotenoid quantification in foods and tissues. In the present studies, reverse phase HPLC was utilized to evaluate the - and -carotene content in raw and cooked leaves of lettuce, spinach and winged bean as well as in the carrot root. The vegetables were boiled or steamed and the true retention of - and -carotene in the cooked products was determined. Boiling for 30 minutes resulted in a 53 and 40% loss of -carotene from lettuce and carrots, respectively. Full retention or even an increase in -carotene content in boiled winged bean leaves and spinach was noted. Steaming resulted in very good retention of - and - carotene in all vegetables (83–139% retention). Thus, although cooking procedures (especially boiling) may result in oxidative loss of carotenoids in some vegetables, heat treatment increases the chemical extractability of - and -carotene in others. The presence of carotenoproteins in some vegetables may effect the heat stability of extractability of - and - carotene.