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Vol. 7, No. 4, 2015

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Improved quality characteristics of Sangak bread by response surface optimisation of farinograph and extensograph traits of doughs formulated with fenugreek gum
F. Rahnama, J. Mohammadzadeh Milani, A. Gohari Ardabili
7(4), pp. 413–421
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2013.0389

Keywords: flat bread, fenugreek gum, farinograph and extensograph properties, colour and textural attributes, response surface methodology

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The inhibition of exogenous ethylene generated by solid ethylene-releasing agents on sprouting of potato tubers in relation to carbohydrate metabolism
S. Zhao, C. Qingmin, M. Fu, X. Yang, Q. Qu, H. Dai
7(4), pp. 423–429
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2013.0384

Keywords: potato tuber, exogenous ethylene, solid ethylene releasing agents, sprouting, carbohydrate metabolism

Abstract | References | Full-text (381 KB) 
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Effect of potassium phosphate on the thermal, pasting, and flowing properties of chickpea and potato starches
M.S. Alamri, I.M. Al-Ruquie, S. Hussain, A. Mohamed, K. Mahmood
7(4), pp. 431–440
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2013.0385

Keywords: starch, potato, chickpea, kinetics, rapid visco-analyser, differential scanning calorimetry

Abstract | References | Full-text (574 KB) 
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Nutritional quality and physico-chemical changes during breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) natural fermentation
O.O. Olaitan, O.A. Obadina, A.M. Omemu, O.O. Atanda, I.O. Olotu
7(4), pp. 441–447
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2013.0353

Keywords: breadfruit, fermentation, protein, minerals, total soluble sugar

Abstract | References | Full-text (393 KB) 
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Effect of urea and sodium chloride on the pasting properties and gelatinisation kinetics of corn starch
M.S. Alamri, S. Hussain, A. Mohamed, I.M. Al-Ruquie, A.A.A. Qasem
7(4), pp. 449–457
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2014.0415

Keywords: starch, corn, kinetics, RVA, urea

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Gelatinisation kinetics of corn and chickpea starches using DSC, RVA and dynamic rheometry
M.S. Alamri, I.M. Al-Ruquie, S. Hussain, A.A. Mohamed, J. Xu
7(4), pp. 459–468
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2013.0374

Keywords: starch, corn, chickpea, kinetics, RVA, DSC

Abstract | References | Full-text (441 KB) 
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Wheat sprout flour as an attractive substrate for the producing probiotic fermented beverages: process development and product characterisation
M. Shokoohi, S.H. Razavi, M. Labbafi, A. Vahidinia, S.M.T. Gharibzahedi
7(4), pp. 469–475
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2014.0402

Keywords: wheat sprout, fermented beverage, fermentation process, lactic acid bacteria, antioxidant activity

Abstract | References | Full-text (390 KB) 
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Aflatoxin, cyclopiazonic acid and β-nitropropionic acid production by Aspergillus section Flavi from dried figs grown in Turkey
H.I. Oktay Basegmez, D. Heperkan
7(4), pp. 477–485
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2013.0320

Keywords: mycotoxins, contaminants, food safety

Abstract | References | Full-text (385 KB) 
Open Access

Persistence and dissipation of neonicotinoid insecticides on chilli fruits
T.S. Varghese, T.B. Mathew, T. George, S.N. Beevi, G. Xavier
7(4), pp. 487–491
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2013.0265

Keywords: chilli, neonicotinoid, imidacloprid, acetamiprid, residue, dissipation

Abstract | References | Full-text (357 KB) 
Open Access

Phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties of high hydrostatic pressure and conventionally treated ginseng (Panax ginseng) products
D. Lee, K. Ghafoor, S. Moon, S.H. Kim, S. Kim, H. Chun, J. Park
7(4), pp. 493–500
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2014.0416

Keywords: ginseng products, processing, bioactive compounds, maltol, biological properties

Abstract | References | Full-text (334 KB) 
Open Access

Single laboratory method validation for cyanide in beans with insufficient levels of β-glucosidase activity
N. Abe, S. Kasuga, M. Okabe, T. Goto
7(4), pp. 501–507
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2013.0323

Keywords: cyanogenic glycoside, lima bean, linamarase, 4-pyridinecarboxylic acid-pyrazolone method

Abstract | References | Full-text (367 KB) 
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Total mercury and arsenic concentrations in edible and non-edible tissues of Iranian tuna fish
S. Shabani, H. Ezzatpanah, M.M.A. Boojar, M. Seyedein Ardebili, M. H. Givianrad
7(4), pp. 509–515
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2013.0267

Keywords: total mercury, total arsenic, edible and non-edible tissues, Iranian tuna fish, atomic absorption spectrometer

Abstract | References | Full-text (288 KB) 
Open Access

Effect of heating process on oil yield and fatty acid composition of wheat germ
M.M. Özcan, F. Al-Juhaimi, K. Ghafoor, E.E. Babiker, N. Uslu
7(4), pp. 517–520
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2014.0457

Keywords: wheat germ, heat treatment, oil content, fatty acid composition, linoleic, GC

Abstract | References | Full-text (258 KB) 
Open Access

Comparison of phytochemical constituents and antioxidant activities of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of saffron
S. Rahaiee, M. Hashemi, S. Moini, S. Abbas Shojaosadati, S. H. Razavi
7(4), pp. 521–529
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2013.0376

Keywords: saffron, extraction, phytochemical compounds, antioxidant behaviour

Abstract | References | Full-text (429 KB) 
Open Access

Effect of A- and B-type granules on the physical properties of starch from six wheat varieties
S. Ma, X.L. Zheng, X.X. Wang, J.Y. Shang, Q.D. Bao, L. Li
7(4), pp. 531–536
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2014.0411

Keywords: wheat starch, A-type granule, B-type granule, physical property

Abstract | References | Full-text (328 KB) 
Open Access

The effects of heat treatment on the degradation of the organophosphate pesticide chlorpyrifos-ethyl in tomato homogenate
M.F. Cengiz, M. Catal, F. Erler, K. Bilgin
7(4), pp. 537–544
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2013.0301

Keywords: tomato homogenate, chlorpyrifos-ethyl, thermal degradation

Abstract | References | Full-text (327 KB) 
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Determination of metal, non-metal and heavy metal contents of some tropical fruits growing in Indonesia
H. Gökbel, M. Harmankaya, M.M. özcan
7(4), pp. 545–549
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2014.0397

Keywords: tropical fruits, minerals, heavy metal, ash, ICP-AES

Abstract | References | Full-text (273 KB) 
Open Access

Determination of sponge cake volume with a mathematical method
H. Dizlek, A. Altan
7(4), pp. 551–557
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2014.0463

Keywords: sponge cake, cake volume, volume index, baking powder, mathematical method

Abstract | References | Full-text (364 KB) 
Open Access

Review-Article


Food safety conundrum: a Pakistan's scenario
S. Akhtar, M.A. Randhawa, M. Riaz, A. Hameed, T. Ismail, A. Ismail, Z. Ali
7(4), pp. 559–567
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2014.0435

Keywords: food safety, foodborne illness, pesticide residues, heavy metals, aflatoxin, adulterants, Pakistan

Abstract | References | Full-text (321 KB) 
Open Access

Research-Article


Gum cordia: physico-functional properties and effect on dough rheology and pan bread quality
K. Mahmood, M.S. Alamri, A.A. Mohamed, S. Hussain, A.A. Abdu Qasem
7(4), pp. 569–579
https://doi.org/10.3920/QAS2014.0474

Keywords: soluble fibre, farinograph, extensograph, bread firmness

Abstract | References | Full-text (375 KB) 
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