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.     

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.     

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.

     

Beta-carotene content of postharvest orange-fleshed muskmelon fruit: Effect of cultivar,growing location and fruit size

The influence of two growing locations (soil types), six fruit sizes, and two years on the postharvestBeta-carotene content of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L. var. reticulatus Naud.) fruit was studied with two different cultivars. Fully abscised commercial size fruit: 9, 12, 15, 18, 23, and 30 (fruit/0.04 M³ shipping box) had highly variableBeta-carotene contents (5.3 to 33.8 µg/g fresh weight) that varied by size class, soil type and cultivar.Beta-carotene content increased with fruit size up to a maximum, though fruit size continued to increase. Find sandy loam soil produced fruit with lessBeta-carotene content than silty clay loam soil. The cultivar Primo contained higherBeta-carotene content levels than cultivar Cruiser. Mesocarp percent moisture content for both Cruiser and Primo at both locations by fruit size was not significantly correlated (r=0.40) withBeta-carotene content. Indicating fruit cell dilution may not contribute to the differences inBeta-carotene content in different fruit size classes.Beta-carotene content of size class 18 fruit from six cultivars grown on the silty clay loam soil for two consecutive years, showed a year, and year by cultivar effect for some cultivars. Whereas, some cultivars did not differ inBeta-carotene content between the two years. This indicates a potential for controllingBeta-carotene content of muskmelon fruit at a constant, high level by careful selection of production cultivar.Mention of a trademark of propriety does not constitute a guarantee or warranty of the product by the US Department of Agriculture or Texas A&M University and does not imply its approval to the exclusion of other products that also may be suitable.     

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.     

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.     

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.     

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.     

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.     

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.     

Chemical changes during the fermentation of African locust-bean (Parkia filicoidea Welw) seeds for production of ‘Daddawa’

African locust-bean (Parkia filicoidea Welw) seeds were allowed to ferment under natural conditions and the chemical changes occurring during the fermentation were studied. Chemical analysis of fermented and unfermented beans showed a marked decrease in the total sugar content; crude and true protein levels all increased. The results of the chemical analyses indicate that fermentation resulted in protein enrichment of the fermented locust bean (daddaw). Fermentation also imparts a characteristic flavour and odour to the beans.     

Influence of growth conditions on the value of crisphead lettuce

The marketable and nutritional quality of crisphead lettuce as affected by nitrogen supply, cultivar, and plant age at harvest was investigated in six plantings during 1989 and 1990. The optimum yield of marketable heads was obtained at a total nitrogen supply of 150 kg N per ha although only small differences were observed to the yield at 100 and 200 kg total N per ha. The total nitrogen supply included the amount of mineral nitrogen within the rhizosphere. The incidence of dry tipburn in older leaves was clearly decreased by an increased nitrogen supply, especially at late planting. The content of nitrate was increased and the content of dry matter and vitamin C decreased with increased nitrogen supply. The vitamin C content was higher for the cultivar Marius than for Saladin. As plants got older, the nutritional quality of crisphead lettuce decreased because the content of nutrients, especially vitamin C, decreased with increased plant age at harvest.     

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.     

Developmental changes in composition and quality of prickly pear cactus cladodes (nopalitos)

The composition and quality of edible tender stems or cladodes of 3 Prickly Pear Cactus species (Opuntia amyclaea, O. ficus-indica, and O. inermis) were studied at different stages of development. This traditional Mexican vegetable is called nopalitos in Spanish and cactus leaves in English. Cladodes harvested when 20 cm in length have the following average composition per 100 g: 91.7 g of water, 1.1 g of protein, 0.2 g of lipid, 1.3 g of ash, 1.1 g of crude fiber, 4.6 g of complex carbohydrates and 0.82 g of simple sugars, 12.7 mg of ascorbic acid and 28.9 µg of carotenes. The cladode's juice has an average pH of 4.6, 0.45% titratable acidity and 6.9% soluble solids. The components which varied most during development of the cladodes were: carotenes, acidity and total carbohydrates which increased, and protein and crude fiber (acid-detergent) which decreased. The nutritive value of the tender cladodes in the stages of growth at which they are commonly harvested and consumed (15 to 25 cm long weighing 50 to 80 g per stem), was similar for the 3 species.     

Über die Einwirkung einiger Ätherischer Öle auf höhere Pflanzen

Zusammenfassung Im Rahmen der Untersuchungen phytodynamischer Eigenschaften ätherischer Öle sind Versuche über Wirkung von AetheroleumLavandulae, Menthae, Rosmarini, Salviae undThymi auf das Auskeimen eingeweichter und trockener Achänen des Salats(Lactuca sativa L.), sowie auf das Wachstum der Keimlinge dieser Achänen, durchgeführt worden. Ätherische Öle wurden in gelöstem oder dampfförmigem Zustand (Atmosphäre) angewendet.Festgestellt wurde, daß Atmosphäre oder Lösung schwächerer Konzentration der angewendeten ätherischen Öle fast nie inhibitorisch auf das Auskeimen der eingeweichten Achänen wirkt, aber, daß eine solche Wirkung auf trockene Achänen sehr ausgeprägt ist. Lösungen ätherischer Öle wirken schwächer als ihre Atmosphären. Atmosphären und Lösungen aller angewendeten ätherischen Öle zeigen weder eine Regelmäßigkeit in ihrer Wirkung auf das Auskeimen der Achänen, noch können Gruppen ätherischer Öle hervorgehoben werden, welche ständig ähnlich wirken.Das Wachstum der Keimlinge ist gehemmt durch die Wirkung der Lösung ätherischer Öle, bedeutender in Fällen, in denen das Auskeimen der Achänen schwächer ist. Das Längenwachstum der Keimlinge ist immer im größeren Maße als das Auskeimen gehemmt.Die inhibitorische Wirkung auf beide beobachteten Prozesse ist proportional der Konzentration der Atmosphäre oder Lösung.

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Summary In the course of examinations on phytodynamic properties of volatile oils, assays with respect to the effect of Aetherol.Lavandulae, Menthae, Rosmarini, Salviae andThymi on germination of moistened and of dry lettuce achenes(Lactuca sativa L.), as well as on growth of the germ sprouted from these achenes have been carried out. The volatile oils were applied either in form of solution or as vapour (atmosphere).It has been stated that atmospheres as well as solutions of lower concentrations of the applied volatile oils hardly ever act inhibitory on germination of moistened achenes, whilst on dry achenes it proved to be rather considerable. The effect of solutions, on germination of achenes, is less raised than that of atmospheres of volatile oils.Neither do atmospheres as well as solutions of all the applied volatile oils constantly show a certain regularity in effect on germination of achenes nor could any volatile oil group of a similarly constant effect be stated.The longitudinal growth of germs is inhibited by the effect of volatile oil solutions, however, it is stronger when a slower germination of achenes is in question. The longitudinal growth is more inhibited than the process of germination.The inhibitory effect on both processes is proportional to the concentration of the atmosphere or of the solution.

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Zakljuak U okviru ispitivanja fitodinamskog svojstva eterskih ulja vreni su pokusi djelovanja Aetheroleum Lavandulae, Menthae, Rosmarini, Salviae i Thymi na klijanje kvaenih i suhih roki salate(Lactuca sativa L.), te na rast klica razvitih iz tih roki. Eterska ulja su primijenjena u obliku otopine ili hlapljevine (atmosfere).Utvrdjeno je da atmosfere ili otopine slabijih koncentracija eterskih ulja gotovo nikad ne djeluju inhibitorno na isklijavanje kvaenih roki, dok je takvodjelovanje na suhe roke vrlo znatno. Na isklijavanje slabije djeluju otopine od atmosfera eterskih ulja. Atmosfere i otopine svih primijenjenih eterskih ulja niti stalno pokazuju neku pravilnost u djelovanju na isklijavanje roki niti se mogu uturditigrupe eterskih ulja koje bi se stalno odlikovale slinim djelovanjem.Duinski rast klica je koen djelovanjem otopina eterskih ulja, a znatniji je u sluojevima u kojima je isklijavanje roki brojnije. Duinski rast sam je u veoj mjeri koen od isklijavanja.Inhibitorno je djelovanje u oba promatrana procesa proporcionalno s koncentracijom atmosfere ili otopine.

     

The protein content in Surinam roughages

Summary The results of 400 odd roughage analyses have been used to investigate the extent to which the crude protein content affects the low production level of the Surinam cattle population. Of the indigenous grasses the crude protein content in the aquatics is obviously high, contrary to that in cultivated grasses which is only somewhat higher than that in the other indigenous grasses. Herbs and leguminous plants may be considered as protein rich forages.The growth stage evidently is the most important factor affecting the protein content. Nitrogen fertilization will increase the yields in the first place. Sufficiently high protein contents may be reached, however, by utilizing the accelerated growth rate in earlier grazing and harvesting. Due to the fact that the protein content in the leaves is much higher than in the whole plant, it is attractive to provide cattle with some unchopped grasses.The pepsin-HCl-method enables the determination of deviating protein digestion coefficients in the various grasses without expensive animal digestion trials. The formula: d=0.827x+0.020m–1.987, where d, x and m are the contents of digestible crude protein, crude protein and ash in terms of dry matter respectively, is recommended for practical purposesA comparison has been made between the protein requirement of a cow of 400 kg live weight and varying milk yields and the frequency distribution of protein contents in the roughage. In almost 20% of the samples the protein content proved to be sufficient for a yield of 10 kg milk; in 37% for 5 kg milk and in 83% for a maintenance requirement.Obviously, adequate protein contents can be reached in Surinam roughages but the high crude fibre contents and the sometimes low dry matter contents should be studied more closely

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Zusammenfassung Die Ergebnisse von 400 Rauhfutteranalysen wurden dazu benutzt, um zu ermitteln, in welchem Ausmaß der Rohproteingehalt für die geringe Milch-Ergiebigkeit des Surinam-Milchviehs verantwortlich zu machen ist. Die einheimischen Gräser besitzen in Überschwemmungsgebieten einen eindeutig hohen Rohproteingehalt, im Gegensatz zu dem in kultivierten Gräsern, der allerdings etwas höher ist als in sonstigen einheimischen Grasarten. Kräuter und Leguminosen sind proteinreiche Futtermittel.Der Wachstumsstand ist offensichtlich der wichtigste Faktor, der den Proteingehalt beeinflußt. Stickstoffdüngung vermehrt in erster Linie die Erträge. Genügend hohe Proteingehalte erhält man hingegen durch Ausnutzung eines beschleunigten Wachstums nach vorausgegangener Beweidung oder nach Schnitt. Infolge der bekannten Tatsache, daß der Proteingehalt in Blättern viel höher ist als in der gesamten Pflanze, ist es nutzbringend, dem Milchvieh etwas ungehäckseltes Gras beizugeben.Die Pepsin-HCl-Methode erlaubt die Bestimmung abweichender Protein-Verdauungskoeffizienten in den verschiedenen Gräsern ohne die Notwendigkeit zeitraubender Tierversuche. Die Formel: d=0.827x+0.020m–1.987 wird für praktische Zwecke empfohlen, wobei d, x und m die Gehalte von verdaulichem Rohprotein, von Rohprotein und von Asche (bezogen auf Trockensubstanz) bedeuten.Ein Vergleich wurde zwischen dem Eiweiß-Bedarf einer Kuh von 400 kg Lebendgewicht und wechselnden Milcherträgen einerseits und der Häufigkeitsverteilung von Proteingehalten im Rauhfutter andererseits angestellt. In fast 20% der Proben erwies sich der Proteingehalt als ausreichend für eine Leistung von 10 kg Milch; in 37% für 5 kg Milch und in 83% für den Erhaltungsbedarf.Offenbar kann man im Surinam-Rauhfutter einen entsprechenden Proteingehalt erreichen. Der hohe Rohfasergehalt und die manchmal niedrige Trockensubstanz des Futters sollten Gegenstand eines gründlichen Studiums sein.

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Resume Les chiffres d'environ 400 analyses de fourrages ont été utilisés pour rechercher dans quelle mesure le taux de protides bruts affecte le faible taux de production de la population de vaches laitières du Surinam. Parmi les végétaux indigènes, les plantes aquatiques montrent nettement un taux élevé de protides bruts, par rapport aux fourrages artificiels, qui ne dépassent que de peu les autres plantes fourragères indigènes. Graminées et Légumineuses peuvent être considérées comme des fourrages riches en protéines.Le stade de développement est évidemment le facteur le plus important affectant le taux de protéines. La fumure azotée augmente au premier chef les rendements. On peut obtenir des taux de protéines suffisamment élevés en utilisant l'accélération de croissance des plantes consécutive à une fauche et une fenaison précoces. Comme le taux de protides dans les feuilles est plus élevé que dans la plante entière, il est tout indiqué de fournir aux bestiaux de l'herbe non hachée.La méthode de digestion peptique en milieu HCl permet de déterminer les coefficients de digestions protéique dans les diverses plantes fourragères sans avoir à faire de coûteux essais sur les animaux. La formule d=0,827x+0,02m–1,987 où d est le taux de protides bruts digestibles, x le taux de protides bruts, m le taux de cendres, le tout rapporté au poids sec, est recommendée pour les estimations rapides.Une comparaison a été faite entre le besoin en protides d'une vache de 400 kg de poids vif, ayant des productions laitières variées, et la fréquence des divers taux de protides dans le fourrage. Dans environ 20% des échantillons, le taux de protides est suffisant pour une production laitière journalière de 10 kg de lait, dans 37% des échantillons, le taux de protides est suffisant pour une production de 5 kg de lait, dans 83% des échantillons, le taux de protides suffit à l'animal pour permettre son équilibre azoté.Manifestement il est possible d'obtenir au Surinam un taux convenable de protides dans les fourrages, mais le taux élevé de fibres brutes et le taux parfois faible de matières sèches devraient être étudiés de plus près.

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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.     

Biological and chemical evaluation of chick pea seed proteins as affected by germination,extraction and α-amylase treatment

The effects of germination, extraction (double extraction with 70% ethanol and water at isoelectric point) and -amylase treatments of chick pea seed flours on crude protein, total carbohydrate, protein efficiency ratio (PER), biological value (BV), true digestibility (TD), net protein utilization (NPU), essential amino acid composition, in-vitro protein digestibility (IVPD) and actual amino acid indices (essential amino acid index or amino acid score) were evaluated. Crude protein content was increased (8–149%), while total carbohydrate was decreased (11–62%) by germination, extraction and -amylase treatments. Alpha-amylase treatment was more efficient in reducing total carbohydrate and increasing the protein content than that of extraction treatment. The protein quality of chick pea flours as measured by PER, BV, TD, NPU, IVPD and corrected amino acid indices (actual amino acid indices×IVPD) was significantly improved by these treatments. The protein quality of germinated--amylase treatment was comparble with casein, while germinated--amylase treaded seeds appeared nutritionally superior to casein. The results indicate that the germinated--amylase and germinated--amylase-extracted treatments could be used successfully as a source of concentrated high quality protein for baby food production. The corrected amino acid indices gave better prediction of PER, BV, TD and NPU (r=93 to 97) than actual amino acid indices (r=45 to 71). PER was highly correlated with corrected amino acid score (r=0.93). The PER could be predicted from the following simple regression equation: PER=–1.827+0.0561×corrected amino acid score.     

Chemical composition and some plant characteristics in relation to quality of some promising cultivars of carrot (Daucus carota L.)

Twenty three cultivars of carrot (Daucus carota L.) roots consisting of fifteen local and eight exotic cultivars were analysed for various chemical constituents including dry matter, total soluble solids (TSS), -carotene, total and reducing sugars, phenolics, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, copper, iron, sodium potassium and ash. In addition other characteristics such as days to maturity, root weight and length, flesh thickness, core diameter, number of forked and cracked roots per plot have been studied. Yellow carrots were found to have maximum root length, water soluble carbohydrates and minimum -carotene content. The exotic cultivars were found to have higher TSS content than the local cultivars, while the latter cultivars had higher mineral contents than the former. However, on the average, dry matter content, total water soluble sugars, reducing and non-reducing sugars were found to be greater in exotic cultivars than in local ones, but -carotene, phenols and phosphorus contents were greater in local cultivars. A significant positive correlation between -carotene content, ash percentage and days to maturity was observed. A wide variation in chemical constituents and plant characteristics was observed indicating a high genetic variability in the material under study.