Visible-near infrared reflectance spectra are proposed for the characterization of IRMM 481 peanuts variety in comparison to powder food materials: wheat flour, milk and cocoa. Multidimensional analysis of reflectance spectra of powder... more
Visible-near infrared reflectance spectra are proposed for the characterization of IRMM 481 peanuts variety in comparison to powder food materials: wheat flour, milk and cocoa. Multidimensional analysis of reflectance spectra of powder samples shows a specific NIR band centred at 1200 nm that identifies peanut compared to the rest of food ingredients, regardless compaction level and temperature. Spectral range of 400-1000 nm is not robust for identification of blanched peanut. The visible range has shown to be reliable for the identification of pre-treatment and processing of unknown commercial peanut samples. A spectral index is proposed based on the combination of three wavelengths around 1200 nm that is 100% robust against pre-treatment (raw or blanched) and roasting (various temperatures and treatment duration).
The seeds of Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb) R.Br., is known as adulterant of kurchi seed. W. tinctoria has been widely used for treatment of various medical complications in traditional system of medicine in north and central India. Commonly... more
The seeds of Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb) R.Br., is known as adulterant of kurchi seed. W. tinctoria has been widely used for treatment of various medical complications in traditional system of medicine in north and central India. Commonly Wrightia tinctoria R. Br. Known as sweet indra-jao, dudhi, Pala Indigo Plant, Paalai plant. The present investigation deals with Hyperglycemic and Hyperlipidemic effect of ethanolic extract of seed of W. Tinctoria in alloxan induced diabetic albino rats. This claim was based on tradition practice followed by some traditional healers of Jharkhand region for treatment of diabetes and management of high cholesterol level. In this study diabetic rats were treated with extracts of Wrightia tinctoria (WT) 200 & 400 mg/kg body weight in (1% CMC) for 21 days. The results were compared with that of the standard drug glibenclamide. Blood glucose levels were estimated and serum total cholesterol (TCH), Triglycerides (TG) and High density lipoprotein (HDL) level...
In recent years, adulteration has become a global issue. Edible oil is obtained from both plant and animal source. Edible oil is not a food group but they are essential for human consumption as they provide essential nutrients. Edible... more
In recent years, adulteration has become a global issue. Edible oil is obtained from both plant and animal source. Edible oil is not a food group but they are essential for human consumption as they provide essential nutrients. Edible oils are being used as ingredients in food, for frying medium, salad dressing, for the formulation food products and also for baking. The fats of animal sources include butter, ghee and fish oils. These edible oils are mostly used to enhance the flavor of the food. In recent days the edible oil is being adulterated to increase the production cost which affects the authenticity of the fats and oils. Some of the edible oils are being mixed and adulterated with low quality and low-cost vegetable oil to achieve more profit. Adulteration of edible oil leads to various health hazards. Where mustard oil is being adulterated with argemone oil it has shown the effect of gall bladder cancer. There is an immediate need to maintain the authenticity of oils and fat...
