Structural,functional, thermal and rheological properties of nixtamalised and extruded blue maize (Zea mays L.) flour with different calcium sources

The effects of different concentrations of calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)₂] and calcium lactate [C₆H₁₀O₆Ca] on the functional and physical properties of extruded (EF) and nixtamalised (NF) blue maize flours were evaluated. Calcium source and concentration showed no significant effects on the EF expansion index. The water absorption index (WAI) of EF decreased as the concentrations of both calcium sources increased, and NF with C₆H₁₀O₆Ca had the lowest WAI. The thermal and pasting properties of NFs were higher than those of EF. NF with C₆H₁₀O₆Ca showed the highest final viscosity (FinV), indicating less damage to the starch granules, and this was correlated with microscopic analysis. In contrast, the FinV of EFs was significantly affected by calcium source and concentration. Extrusion with 0.3% and nixtamalisation at 2.95% of C₆H₁₀O₆Ca yielded high WAI value and the best rheological properties in maize flour, respectively. These results suggest the use of C₆H₁₀O₆Ca in extrusion or nixtamalisation to produce blue maize flours for tortilla or snacks with antioxidants.     

Nixtamalisation of maize (Zea mays L) using a single screw cook-extrusion process on lime-treated grits

The tortilla flour market is expanding but present industrial production is lagging behind in the use of modern technologies to increase production and cut costs due to the maize steeping and drying operations. A process using a single-screw cook-extruder which eliminates the traditional steeping and drying operations was therefore explored. Lime (Ca(OH)₂) suspension was absorbed onto commercial maize grits (2 g lime kg^?1 maize) and the resulting meal conditioned to various moisture contents. These samples and one which had not been lime-treated were cook-extruded through a Brabender Do-corder extrusion cooker (Type 825602). The dry extrudate was milled through a 150 μm sieve and tortillas made from each sample. The tortillas prepared from the lime-treated grits conditioned to 472 g kg^?1 moisture compared favourably with that prepared from traditionally prepared masa flour when organoleptically assessed. Flour pasting properties (viscosity) and water absorption index were not significantly different (P < 0.05) from the traditionally prepared products. Enzyme susceptible starch index did not correlate well with dough quality.     

The yield and quality of fresh and ensiled plant material from intercropped maize (Zea mays) and beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)

An investigation was carried out in the UK to determine whether intercropping with Phaseolus vulgaris beans increases the yield and nutritional quality of maize forage. Fresh and dry yields arising from different sowing dates and different densities of the two species were evaluated, with total nitrogen concentration (TNC) of the plants, and crude protein concentration (CPC), dry matter, metabolizable energy (ME), pH and starch, lactic acid and ash contents of ensiled material. Highest biomass yields of intercrops were obtained when the two species were planted simultaneously. There was a higher TNC in intercropped maize plants than in maize plants grown without beans (P < 0.05). Biomass yields were not significantly higher with a higher density of maize in the intercrop than with a lower density, nor were they higher with monocrop maize than with intercropping. However, the biomass had higher CPC at 75 000 maize plus 50 000 beans ha^?1 and 50 000 maize plus 50 000 beans ha^?1 than monocrop maize. Other nutritional characteristics of the silage made from the intercrop treatments were not significantly different from those of the silage made from monocrop maize. As the silage from intercrops of 75 000 maize plus 50 000 beans ha^?1 and 50 000 maize plus 50 000 beans ha^?1 gave more CP per land area than monocrop silage, and gave biomass yields that were not significantly different from monocrop maize, it was concluded that such intercropping is suitable for producing high‐quality silage under similar agro‐climatic conditions. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry     

不同种植密度对夏玉米胚乳细胞淀粉粒分布及形态的影响

以郑单958为材料,通过不同种植密度,利用激光衍射粒度分析仪、扫描电镜及透射电镜,分析不同种植密度夏玉米胚乳籽粒淀粉粒粒度分布特征.结果表明,不同种植密度玉米籽粒淀粉粒的粒径下限一致(0.38 μm),上限D1＞D2＞D3;体积、表面积及数目均值:D2＞D3＞D1.从淀粉粒的扫描图可以看出不同处理淀粉粒形态及胚乳细胞内...     

Assessment of average exposure to organochlorine pesticides in southern Togo from water,maize (Zea mays) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)

Drinking water, cowpea and maize grains were sampled in some potentially exposed agro-ecological areas in Togo and analysed for their contamination by some common organochlorine pesticides. A total of 19 organochlorine pesticides were investigated in ten subsamples of maize, ten subsamples of cowpea and nine subsamples of drinking water. Analytical methods included solvent extraction of the pesticide residues and their subsequent quantification using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Estimated daily intakes (EDIs) of pesticides were also determined. Pesticides residues in drinking water (0.04–0.40 µg l^?1) were higher than the maximum residue limit (MRL) (0.03 µg l^?1) set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor epoxide and endosulfan levels (13.16–98.79 µg kg^?1) in cowpea grains exceeded MRLs applied in France (10–50 µg kg^?1). Contaminants’ levels in maize grains (0.53–65.70 µg kg^?1) were below the MRLs (20–100 µg kg^?1) set by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the WHO. EDIs of the tested pesticides ranged from 0.02% to 162.07% of the acceptable daily intakes (ADIs). Population exposure levels of dieldrin and heptachlor epoxide were higher than the FAO/WHO standards. A comprehensive national monitoring programme on organochlorine pesticides should be undertaken to include such other relevant sources like meat, fish, eggs and milk.     

Effect of fermentation and cooking on protein quality of maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars

Maize like other cereals shows qualitative and quantitative deficiency in protein content. Efforts were made to correct this by fortification, supplementation and fermentation. Two maize cultivars, Hudeiba 1 and Mugtama 45, were used to study the effect of fermentation followed by cooking on their protein quality. Maize flour was fermented for 32 h; samples were withdrawn at 8 h intervals. Results indicated that the proteins fractions albumins plus globulins were significantly (P < 0.05) increased in the fermented doughs. This is an indication of improvement in the protein quality of maize. Cooking resulted in significant (P < 0.05) changes in protein solubility. The essential amino acids particularly lysine increased from 1.82 to 2.06 and from 1.88 to 2.60 g/100 g (i.e. an increase of 11.6% and 27.7%) for Hudeiba 1 and Mugtama 45, respectively. The in vitro protein digestibility of cooked samples decreased significantly (P < 0.05); however, the negative effects of cooking were lower than those of unfermented cooked samples.     

Influence of the cropping pattern on aflatoxin contamination in preharvest Kharif (monsoon) maize crop (Zea mays)

Aflatoxin contamination in three varieties of maize (Zea mays L), viz Diara composite, M₉ and Suwan composite, under various cultivation rates and planting densities was examined during the 1987 and 1989 Kharif (monsoon) crops. Cultivation rates comprising single line weeding (SLW) with one spading, SLW with two spadings and SLW with three spadings did not have significant effects on aflatoxin production in the preharvest standing crop. Of the three planting populations, the toxin level was highest under 56000 plants ha^?1 followed by 83000 plants ha^?1, and 67000 plants ha^?1 in Aspergillus flavus inoculated plots (I₁) and uninoculated plots (I₀), respectively. The variety M₉ was most susceptible to A flavus infection and supported higher aflatoxin production under I₁ condition. Aflatoxin concentration was lowest in Diara composite. Correlation analysis showed a positive and highly significant relation between A flavus incidence and aflatoxin contamination (r = +0.73, P < 0.01).     

Physical,functional and pasting properties of different maize (Zea mays) cultivars as modified by an increase in γ‐irradiation doses

Physical, functional and pasting properties of six maize (Zea mays) cultivars as modified by an increase in γ‐irradiation doses were investigated. From the L*, a* and b* measured, deltachroma, colour intensity and hue angle were calculated. Functional and physicochemical properties of maize flours were determined using standard methods and Rapid Visco Analyser, respectively. Often, the effect of γ‐irradiation on L*, a* and b* values within each cultivar was almost never significant but pronounced between the yellow and white cultivars. Generally, deltachroma, colour intensity and hue angle decreased with increased γ‐irradiation dose. Mean seed bulk density and 100 kernel weight varied from 0.73–0.77 g cm^?3 and 23.13–35.42 g, respectively. Loose and packed bulk densities, and water (WAC) and oil absorption capacities of the maize flours were not significantly affected by γ‐irradiation. WAC of nonirradiated and γ‐irradiated maize flours ranged from 1.54–1.62 and 1.09–1.70 g g^?1, respectively. Peak, trough, breakdown, final and setback viscosities decreased significantly (P < 0.05) with increased γ‐irradiation dose.     

响应曲面法优化从桑叶中酶法提取芦丁新工艺

以桑叶为原料,建立酶法提取芦丁的新工艺。以芦丁提取率为评价指标,单因素法获取酶解工艺参数的优化区间,响应曲面法优化酶法提取芦丁的工艺参数。实验结果表明,从桑叶中酶法提取芦丁的最佳工艺条件为:酶解温度30℃,纤维素酶浓度0.5mg/mL,酶解介质pH3.0,处理时间7h。酶法从桑叶中提取芦丁的平均提取率为0.786mg/g,相比传统乙醇提取法提高了60.5%。      

Effect of pH and addition of corn oil on the properties of whey protein isolate-based films using response surface methodology

Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to investigate pH and corn oil (CO) effects on the properties of films formed from whey protein isolate (WPI). Test films were evaluated for tensile strength (TS), puncture strength (PT), percentage elongation at break point (E), water vapour permeability (WVP) and oxygen permeability (OP). TS of WPI films increased with increasing pH, while addition of CO produced no trend. However, when WPI solution pH increased >10.0, film TS generally decreased with CO addition (>11%). E values increased dramatically with increasing levels of CO when pH for WPI solutions were >8.5. However, pH had no effect on E values. WPI solutions possessing high pH values (maximum pH value of 10.62) produced WPI films with the highest PT values. WVP had a quadratic relationship with pH and CO addition. OP had an inversely linear relationship with increasing pH (6.5–10.5) and a quadratic relationship with CO addition. Optimal pH (9.88) and CO level (2.93%), determined from physical test film data, were predicted by RSM.     

Optimization of the alternative treatment methods for Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn (kapok) fiber using response surface methodology

Abstract

Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn (kapok) fiber, a natural and renewable material, has received increasing attention in recent years for its intrinsic properties. In this study, pretreatment of kapok fiber was performed in a green way by using atmospheric plasma, together with pectinase and lipase enzymes and no hazardous chemicals was used. A response surface methodology (Box-Behnken experimental design) has been used to design and optimize an environmentally friendly and sustainable scouring process for kapok fibers. Predicted values provided from regression model and the actual experimental values exhibited close relationship. The effects of the treatments on the hydrophility, whiteness index and color yield of the kapok fibers have been discussed. The structure of the fibers was investigated by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction analyses. Results showed that atmospheric plasma?+?pectinase and atmospheric plasma?+?lipase treatments are ecofriendly alternatives for kapok fiber treatments.     

Optimization of the extraction of phenolic compounds from red grape marc (Vitis vinifera L.) using response surface methodology

Optimization of the extraction of total polyphenols (TPC), flavanols (FL), total anthocyanins (TA) and total tannins (TT) from grape marc by the response surface methodology is important to improve the recovery of these high-value phytochemicals. The independent variables studied were ethanol concentration (% EtOH), extraction time (h) and liquid-to-solvent ratio (L/S). TPC, FL, TT and TA showed different patterns of extractability, with significant variation in the linear, quadratic and interaction effects of the independent variables. The optimal extraction conditions were determined and the quadratic response surfaces were drawn from the mathematical models. The optimal extraction conditions were: 57% EtOH, 17?h, 50:1 L/S for TPC; 57% EtOH, 13?h, 50:1 L/S for FL; 62% EtOH, 16?h, 50:1 L/S for TT and 52% EtOH, 6?h, 10:1 L/S for TA. These optimum conditions yielded: 24?mg GAE/g DM of TPC; 1.5?mg quercetin/g DM of FL; 18?mg catechin/g DM of TT and 6?mg malvidin/g DM of TA.     

超声辅助酸性乙醇提取紫甘薯花青素的响应面法优化工艺

目的 利用超声辅助酸性乙醇法优化紫甘薯花青素的提取工艺.方法 通过响应面优化法,以紫甘薯花青素含量为指标进行超声辅助提取,考察不同因素对紫甘薯花青素提取效果的影响,比较优化的最佳提取工艺与不超声传统浸提方法的提取结果.结果 最佳提取工艺为:提取液pH值为0.9,超声温度为73℃,超声功率为153 W,液料比为27(mL...     

响应面法分析效应物对苯丙氨酸解氨酶活性的影响

实验考察了聚乙二醇6000、D-山梨醇、海藻糖、二巯基苏糖醇、甘油、戊二醛对酶反应中苯丙氨酸解氨酶活力的影响。单因子实验发现,0.5%聚乙二醇6000对PAL酶活的影响最大,可提高活力80.3%。响应面实验发现,海藻糖、聚乙二醇6000、二巯基苏糖醇在实验浓度范围内交互作用很小,0.62%海藻糖、0.54%聚乙二醇6000和0.31%巯基苏糖醇的组合可提高酶活92.9%。     

Effect of extraction conditions on composition,surface activity and rheological properties of protein isolates from flaxseed (Linum usitativissimum L)

Flaxseed protein isolates were prepared by micellisation (FM) and isoeletric precipitation (FI). The influence of preparation conditions on composition and functional properties was investigated. Contents of 0.6% phytic acid and 2.3% pentosans were found for FI, whereas FM was almost phytic acid‐free and had a low content of pentosans (0.6%). Chromatography and electrophoresis identified the 11S globulin (linin) as the main protein fraction in both isolates. Protein solubility, water‐ and oil‐binding capacities, emulsification and rheological properties of dispersions and gels were measured at pH 8 and 3. For the latter, interactions of protein with phytic acid and pentosans are highly probable. FI possesses a lower solubility (about 40–50%) and an overall higher water‐binding capacity than FM. For FI dispersions a higher storage modulus G′ than loss modulus G″ was measured, clearly pointing to the formation of protein networks. Moreover, FI formed stronger gels than FM (G′ about fivefold). The emulsifying activity, however, was distinctly lower for FI. These results point to enhanced complexation and aggregation of the isoelectric‐precipitated protein isolate. © 2002 Society of Chemical Industry