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Growing fruit and vegetable processing industries generates a huge amount of by-products in the form of seed, skin, pomace, and rind containing a substantial quantity of bioactive compounds such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, carotenoids, and dietary fiber. Due...

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that have numerous health benefits. However, not all omega-3s are created equal. ALA, EPA, and DHA are the three most important of the 11 kinds. Plants are high in ALA,...

Hypovolemia, also known as volume depletion or volume contraction, is a state of abnormally low extracellular fluid in the body. This could be caused to a loss of salt and water, or a reduction in blood volume. Hypovolemia...

Whey Protein Isolates are used particularly in manufacturing reconstituted dairy products, dietary products, baby food and sports drinks. These items are easy to digest and aid in the recovery of the body after exercise. Because of their...

High-protein nutrition bars and other shelf-stable, intermediate moisture foods often harden to unpalatable levels during storage; however, a new study published in the Journal of Food Science suggests adding ground extruded milk protein concentrates (MPC) with 80 percent protein...

Because of the growing popularity of the health advantages of dairy products, the global population currently consumes at least one dairy product every day. This has enabled the demand for aseptically packaged food and beverage products,...

Soy proteins and protein isolates have received increased attention since the FDA approved the soy protein/heart health claim in October 1999. Many beverages containing soy isolates with vanilla, chocolate and juice flavors are gaining popularity with mainstream consumers, as well...

Microbial enzymes play an important role in the food industries as they are steadier than the plants and animals enzymesDue to their great reliability, process adjustment, and optimization, they may be manufactured cost-effectively with less time...