Purpose The primary aim is to compare the change in serum 25OHD concentration between three forms of supplemental vitamin D3: a lipid-emulsified form administered in a sesame oil base, a non-emulsified chewable tablet, and a non-emulsified form administered to 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OHD) insufficient <33ng/ml (75 nmol/ml) patients. The secondary aim is to compare the proportion of partic...

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) peel contains a considerable amount of pectin, high molecular weight polysaccharides that can be used in edible film making due to its ability form gels. However, from pectin usually has poor moisture barrier properties. Therefore, is generally combined with glycerol as plasticizer and starch. This research aimed utilize the addition corn starch determine characteristi...

The potential benefits of edible films or coatings are to stabilize the product and thereby extend it shelf life. Edible films can delay ripening of climacteric fruit, delay colour changes in non-climacteric fruit, reduce water loss, reduce decay, and improve appearance. The aim of this work was to evaluate the use of edible coatings to preserve the quality of fresh cut mango fruits storage und...