Rheological characteristics of suwari and kamaboko gels made of surimi from Indian major carps

The gel strength, compressibility and folding characteristic of suwari (set) and kamaboko (set and cooked) gels prepared from rohu ( Labeo rohita ), catla ( Catla catla ) and mrigal ( Cirrhinus mrigala ) surimi were examined to understand the occurrence of suwari and modori phenomena in surimi from major freshwater carps. Suwari setting of gels did not take place at lower temperatures. Suwari gels showed good gel strength at 50 °C for rohu and at 60 °C for catla and mrigal after 30 min setting time. Incubation for 60 min decreased the gel strength at 60 °C for rohu and catla. Setting at 25 °C followed by cooking at 90 °C increased the gel strength. Increased setting temperature, however, decreased the gel strength of cooked gels. Gel strength and compressibility data were supported by folding characteristics. © 2002 Society of Chemical Industry     

不同芥菜品种对发酵泡菜品质的影响规律

为探究不同品种芥菜发酵后品质和挥发性物质的差异,该研究通过分析不同品种新鲜芥菜的总糖含量选取12个芥菜品种进行发酵,对发酵后的芥菜进行感官分析、微生物、pH值、总酸、有机酸、亚硝酸盐、抗氧化能力、生物胺和挥发性风味物质的分析。结果表明,发酵竹冲芥菜各项理化指标均优于其它发酵芥菜,其中,感官评价为87.0分,菌落总数和乳酸菌数分别为1.18×107 CFU/g和1.01×107 CFU/g,pH值4.80,总酸1.73 g/kg,亚硝酸盐含量11.82 mg/kg,DPPH自由基清除率84.60%,有机酸含量1543.69 mg/100 g,生物胺含量30.03 mg/kg,其各项理化指标均位于试验品种前列。此外,发酵竹冲芥菜中共检出40类挥发性化合物,总含量达21.0 μg/g,优于平均水平。该研究为芥菜发酵品种的选择提供理论基础。     

臭氧和山梨酸钾对台湾青枣贮藏研究

臭氧是一种强氧化剂,具有广谱、高效的杀菌作用,能降解乙烯、乙醇等有害气体,较常用于果蔬上的保鲜。台湾青枣(ZizyphusmauritianaLam.)经臭氧和山梨酸钾处理后在常温下贮藏保鲜,结果表明处理2用3×10-6的臭氧处理后,台湾青枣果实的贮藏有较好的效果。试验结果显示提高了好果率,第6天处理2有一个峰值为15.34CO2mg/kg·h,呼吸强度高峰比其他处理低;延缓了果实硬度,减缓了Vc含量的下降,提高了超氧化物歧化酶的活性。     

Separation and Purification of Sinigrin and Gluconapin from Defatted Indian Mustard Seed Meals by Macroporous Anion Exchange Resin and Medium Pressure Liquid Chromatography

Defatted seed meals, the byproducts of Indian mustard seed oil industry, which are just used as animal feedstock and nitrogen fertilizers, possess various nutrients and phytochemical compounds, such as sinigrin and gluconapin. The present study demonstrated a novel, low-cost, and efficient method for the co-production of sinigrin and gluconapin from defatted Indian mustard seed meals by D261 strong basic anion-exchange macroporous resin and medium pressure liquid chromatography (MPLC). The adsorption/desorption capacities of eight adsorbents characterized by BET, IR, and EDS were screened. 26.4 g defatted Indian mustard seed meals, which contained about 1210.3 mg sinigrin and 696.6 mg gluconapin, could produce 2059.6 mg of glucosinolate-rich extract of 53.67% sinigrin and 31.30% gluconapin after separation by D261 resin. Then, 949.40 mg of 97% sinigrin and 568.40 mg of 95% gluconapin could be obtained after the extracts were purified by MPLC, with the recovery of 76.03% of sinigrin and 77.38% of gluconapin. The products were assessed by analytical HPLC and characterized by UV, MS, ¹H NMR, and ¹³C NMR. In conclusion, this method is practical and environmentally friendly, and it is a low-cost process to make full use of Indian mustard seeds.     

Thiocompounds as simulants of sulphur mustard for testing of protective barriers

The protective potential of protective devices such as respirators, suits, gloves, and overboots is widely evaluated using the standard colorimetric test (spot disc breakthrough time test, also called SD BTT) involving sulfur mustard (SM) as the challenge chemical. The vesicant nature of SM makes the test inconvenient and poses stringent safety demands. Moreover, such tests are allowed only at a limited number of facilities, causing delay in product development and supply. This prompted the present study on the search for suitable SM simulant responsive to SD BTT test. The diffusivities at BTT (D_BTT) of 10 commercially available thiocompounds through butyl rubber (IIR) were compared vis‐a‐vis D_BTT of SM. For three representative thiocompounds, namely methyl (phenyl thio)acetate, 2‐chloroethyl phenyl sulfide (2‐CEPS) and phenyl‐n‐propyl sulfide (PNPS), the transport parameters through IIR were obtained. PNPS and 2‐CEPS were further compared with respect to D_BTT in elastomers such as IIR, ethylene–propylene–diene methylene rubber, polydimethylsiloxane, nitrile rubber, polybutadiene, and natural rubber. 2‐CEPS showed generally same order of D_BTT as SM implying its potential use as a simulant. The transport parameters for various 2‐CEPS/elastomer systems were also determined. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2009     

试论涪陵榨菜软实力的提升

涪陵榨菜属地理标志商标,是涪陵的重要软实力之一。认识涪陵榨菜的软实力,加大营销力度,提升涪陵榨菜的国际知名度,有利于推动涪陵榨菜健康与快速发展。文章从软实力的含义、涪陵榨菜硬实力和固有软实力的体现、提升涪陵榨菜软实力的途径与措施进行了论述。     

Identification of olfactory cues used in host-plant finding by diamondback moth,Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)

Olfactory attraction of female diamondback moths (Plutella xylostella) to odors of intact and homogenized host plants, as well as individual compounds characteristic of host plants, were investigated by behavioral and electrophysiological methods. Moths were attracted to odors ofBrassica juncea andB. napus seedlings in a Y-tube bioassay. Solvent fractions of homogenizedB. juncea leaves were attractive to moths whether or not isothiocyanates (IC) were present. Moths were attracted in Y-tube bioassays and to field traps baited with individual ICs. Volatiles fromB. juncea andB. napus elicited an electroantennogram (EAG) response and were attractive in the Y-tube bioassay. Allyl IC was shown to be the attractive component in homogenized plant volatiles but was found to be virtually absent from intact plant volatiles. Gas chromatographic fractionation of intact plant volatiles revealed a terpene-containing fraction to be most attractive to the moths. We were unable to isolate individual attractive compounds from this fraction. Our results suggest that certain elements of this fraction, possibly in combination, are important olfactory cues for host-plant finding by the diamondback moth with mustard oils playing an important and possibly synergistic role, particularly when plants are damaged.     

Why do Firms Locate Across Multiple Clusters? Cluster Density,Capabilities and Ethnic Ties

It is well-accepted that firms locate in clusters to benefit from spillover effects from similar firms in the location. However, some firms choose to locate in multiple clusters. In this paper, we focus on the phenomenon of multi-cluster presence. Through an empirical investigation of 95 firms from the information technology enabled service industry within India, we analyze the drivers of membership across multiple clusters. Our findings indicate first that firms that are located in lower density clusters show a tendency to locate in a larger number of clusters. Second, firms that are looking for people-based creative capabilities also tend to locate in a larger number of clusters. Finally, the firms that are not founded at the location of ethnic origin of the founder CEO also tend to locate in a larger number of clusters.     

Preventing Substance Abuse in American Indian and Alaska Native Youth: Promising Strategies for Healthier Communities.

Substance abuse has had profoundly devastating effects on the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives. A wide variety of intervention methods has been used to prevent or stem the development of alcohol and drug problems in Indian youth, but there is little empirical research evaluating these efforts. This article is an overview of the published literature on substance use prevention among Indian adolescents, providing background epidemiological information, a review of programs developed specifically for Indian adolescents, and recommendations for the most promising prevention strategies currently in practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)