Mohammad Hashami

Departments of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, I.R. IRAN

[ 1 ] - The Effect of Ziziphora clinopodioides Essential Oil and Nisin on Chemical and Microbial Characteristics of Fish Burger during Refrigerated Storage

Ziziphora clinopodioides is from the genus of Ziziphora and family of Lamiaceae,which grows in Iran and Turkey. This study was conducted to preserve the chemical and microbial quality of trout fish burger during storage using Ziziphora clinopodioides essential oil (ZEO) individually and in combination with nisin.  Firstly, the chemical composition of ZEO was deter...

[ 2 ] - Sensory Analysis of Fish Burgers Containing Ziziphora clinopodioides Essential Oil and Nisin: The Effect of Natural Preservatives and Microencapsulation

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of free and microencapsulated Ziziphora clinopodioides Essential Oil (ZEO) and Nisin individually and in combinationon sensory characteristic and shelf life of fish burger during 20 days of storage at 4±1˚C. Fish burgers were prepared and treated with free and microencapsulated form of ZEO and Nisin in 15 treatments and evaluated by 20...

[ 3 ] - Effects of Ramadan fasting on common upper gastrointestinal disorders: A review of the literature

Introduction: Ramadan is the ninth month of Muslim's calendar during which Muslims fast. Ramadan lasts 29-30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon. Fasting during Ramadan has significant health effects. The present study aimed at reviewing the literature of the impact of Ramadan fasting on upper gastrointestinal disorders. Methods: MEDLINE and Google Scholar were searched  by ...

[ 4 ] - Phytochemical, antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Melissa officinalis and Dracocephalum moldavica essential oils

Aromatic plants are rich in essential oils with considerable antimicrobial properties.The aim of this study was to investigate chemical composition, antimicrobial activity and antioxidant properties of Melissa officinalis and Deracocephalum moldavica essential oils (EOs). The identification of chemical constituents of the EOs was carried out using gas chromato-graphy-mass spec...

[ 5 ] - Effect of Echinophora platyloba DC. essential oil and lycopene on the stability of pasteurized cream obtained from cow milk

The present study was carried out to enhance shelf life of pasteurized cream using Echinophora platyloba essential oil (EEO) and lycopene. For this purpose, two concentrations of EEO (0.10% and 0.50%) and lycopene (20 and 50 ppm) alone and together as combinations were added in pasteurized creams and analyzed for microbial characteristics, sensorial properties and lipid stability durin...

[ 6 ] - Modeling the growth of Staphylococcus aureus as affected by black zira (Bunium persicum) essential oil, temperature, pH and inoculum levels

Black zira (Bunium persicum) is a medicinal plant and spice, naturally grows in Iran. The aim of this study was to investigate the combined effects of different concentrations of Bunium persicum essential oil (EO; including 0, 0.08, 0.16 and 0.24%), three incubation temperatures (15, 25 and 35˚C), three levels of pH (5, 6 and 7 adjusted by hydrochloric acid), and three inoculu...

[ 7 ] - Chemical composition and in vitro antibacterial activity of essential oil and methanol extract of Echinophora platyloba D.C against some of food-borne pathogenic bacteria

Echinophora Platyloba D.C as a medicinal plant is used for preservation of foods and treatment of many diseases in different regions of Iran. The present study was undertaken to determine the chemical composition and investigation of the antibacterial effects of essential oil as well as methanol extract from aerial part of Echinophora Platyloba D.C against S. aure...

[ 8 ] - جداسازی و شناسایی لاکتوباسیلوس ها در پنیرهای سنتی استان آذربایجان غربی

زمینه و اهداف: شناسایی فلور لاکتیکی طبیعی پنیرهای سنتی اولین گام در جهت توسعه آغازگرهایی است که در تولید پنیرهای صنعتی به کار می روند تا با استفاده از این آغازگرها ضمن حفظ منابع ژنتیکی بومی، فرآورده های صنعتی با بافت یکنواخت و دارای خصوصیات عطری و طعمی گسترده تر تولید گردد. شناسایی گونه های لاکتوباسیلوس جداسازی شده از پنیرهای سنتی استان آذربایجان غربی هدف مطالعه حاضر می باشد. مواد و روش کار: ت...

[ 9 ] - Determination of Antibacterial Drug Residues in Commercial Eggs Distributed in Urmia, Iran

Background: The presence of antibacterial drug residues in food caused many concerns for consumers. This study was designed to determine of antibacterial drug residues in commercial eggs distributed in Urmia, Iran.  Methods: Disc diffusion microbial inhibition test was performed using three media seeded with Bacillus subtilis at different pH values (6, 7.2 or 8) and a fourth medium seed...

[ 10 ] - Phytochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Origanum vulgare ssp. gracile Growing Wild in Kurdistan Province of Iran

Background: In current study, chemical composition and antibacterial activity of leaves and flowers essential oils of Origanum vulgare ssp. gracile against four food-borne pathogens including  Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella thyphimurium and Staphylococcus aureus were examined. Methods: The different organs (leaves and flowers) of O. vulgare ssp. gracile were har...

[ 11 ] - Overall and Abdominal Obesity Are Inversely Associated With Plasma n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Iranian Adults

Background: Obesity is a common health problem associated with a number of diseases, such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, gout, gall bladder and liver disease, cancer, and depression. The prevalence of obesity is dramatically increasing around the world, especially in the Asia Pacific region.  omega-3 is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acids that have several ...

[ 12 ] - Evaluation of Microbial Quality of Traditional Sweets, Zoolbia and Bamieh, During Ramadan in Mashhad, Iran

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the microbial quality of traditional sweets, Zoolbia and Bamieh made in the confectioneries of the Mashhad during the holy month of Ramadan. Materials and Methods:  This study was a cross-sectional study. Seventy five samples  of traditional sweets, Zoolbia and Bamieh were collected randomly from confectionaries  of Mashhad during Ramadan month ...

[ 13 ] - The Evaluation of Aflatoxin Contamination in Various Foods in Iran: a Review

Introduction: Aflatoxins are secondary fungal metabolites produced by Aspergillus fungi, in particular Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus nomius and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxins have undesirable effects on human and animal health and lead to various diseases, including liver disorders. Four main types of aflatoxin are B1, B2, G1 and G2, and aflatoxin M1 and M2 are metabolites derived from a...

[ 14 ] - The Use of Herbal Extracts and Essential Oils as a Potential Antimicrobial in Meat and Meat Products; A Review

Meat and meat products are highly prone to microbial deterioration since they are rich in essential nutrients and perishable in nature and if they are not properly preserved, public health problems may occur. Recently, in order to increase the microbial quality of meat and meat products, novel ingredient systems that are associated with natural and organic foods, are applied. Many studies have ...

[ 15 ] - Inhibitory Effect of Nano-gel/Emulsion of Chitosan Coating Incorporated with Ziziphora Clinopodioides Essential Oil and Nisin on Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Inoculated in Beef at Cold Storage Condition

Introduction: This study was conducted to evaluate the influence of chitosan Nano-gel/emulsion coating functionalized by Ziziphora clinopodioides essential oil (ZCEO) and nisin on growth inhibition of Escherichia coli O157: H7 inoculated in beef samples during 16 days in cold storage condition (4˚C). Methods: Beef sample ...

[ 16 ] - Effect of Chitosan Coating Nano-emulsion Containing Zataria multiflora and Bunium persicum Essential Oils on Escherichia Coli O157:H7 in Vacuum-packed Rainbow Trout Fillet

Background: Active antimicrobial packaging is a novel method for increasing the safety and shelf life of food products. The present study aimed to investigate the inhibitory effects of chitosan coating nano-emulsion incorporated with Zataria multiflora and Bunium persicum essential oils at the concentrations of 0.5% and 1%, respectively on E. coli O157:H7 in vacuum-packed fish samples during 12...

[ 17 ] - Effect of alginate coatings containing Zataria Multiflora Boiss essential oil in forms of coarse emulsion and Nano-emulsion on inoculated Escherichia coli O157:H7 in beef fillets

The present study was carried out to compare the inhibitory effect of alginate coatings containing Zataria Multiflora Boiss essential oil (ZMEO) in two forms of coarse emulsion and Nano-emulsion on the growth of inoculated Escherichia coli O157:H7in beef fillet during 16 days of refrigeration (4 C °). Accordingly, alginate solutions (3%) with different co...

[ 18 ] - Cinnamon and Rosemary Essential Oils Incorporated into Alginate Coating Improve Chemical and Sensorial Quality of Chicken Meat

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the edible coating of Cinnamon Essential Oil (CEO) and Rosemary Essential Oil (REO) incorporated into alginate coating to maintain chemical and sensorial characteristics of chicken meat under refrigeration conditions. Firstly in vitro antioxidant activity of essential oils was evaluated. Then fresh c...

[ 19 ] - Inhibition of Staphylococcus Aureus on Hamburger by Chitosan Film Containing Nanoemulsion of Trachyspermum Ammi and Bunium Persicum Essential Oils

Antimicrobial agents such as essential oils have wide applications, and their use in edible films has been reported to enhance the shelf life of meat and its products. The present study aimed to assess the effects of chitosan films on the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus  in hamburger samples in storage conditions (temperature: 4±1°C). The prepared films contained 0.8% nanoemulsion ...