Freshwater algal biomass and orange and lemon peels were assessed as tissue paper pulp supplements. Cellulose and hemicellulose contents of algal biomass were 7.1% and 16.3%, respectively, whereas for citrus peels cellulose content ranged from 12.7% to 13.6% and hemicellulose from 5.3% to 6.1%. For all materials, lignin and ash content was 2% or lower, rendering them suitable for use as paper p...

The antidiarrheal effects of the aqueous extract of Punica granatum L. (Punicaceae) peels were evaluated in rats. Studies were carried out on the isolated rat ileum, gastrointestinal motility in vivo, and on castor oil–induced diarrhea in rats. The results revealed that the extract exhibited a concentration-dependent inhibition of the spontaneous movement of the isolated rat ileum and attenuate...

BACKGROUND The periorbital region serves as a barometer of chronologic and environmental age and, as such, patients often seek its cosmetic rejuvenation. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this article was to review the dermatologic treatments available for periorbital skin rejuvenation. METHODS Topical retinoic and glycolic acid preparations, chemical peels, botulinum and collagen injections, dermab...

Dietary fibers, major phenolics, main minerals, and trace elements in persimmons and apples were analyzed and compared in order to choose a preferable fruit for an antiatherosclerotic diet. Fluorometry and atomic absorption spectrometry following microwave digestion were optimized for the determination of major phenolics and minerals. Total, soluble, and insoluble dietary fibers, total phenols,...

A four-year rotation is desirable for potatoes. Proper rotation of crops is one necessary practice for avoiding the holding over of potato diseases in the soil. For potato wilt control at least a four-year rotation should be used. The one shown here makes use of corn, grain, clover, and potatoes. The best basic crop rotation for Western Oregon is grain, clover seed, clover hay, and a cultivated...

introduction using agricultural-industrial waste is one way to overcome the shortage of animal feed. potato is one of the most important products in the world after rice, wheat and maize. potato pulp is a by-product which remains after extraction of starch, and can be used as animal feed. because of the high moisture content of the potato pulp, silage is the best way to maintain it. however, it...

BACKGROUND As the demand for minimally invasive rejuvenation is increasing, micropeel resurfacing using Erbium:Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Er:YAG) laser 2940 nm has been reported for the treatment of photoaged skin without ablation of the epidermis. However, little is known about the efficacy and underlying histologic changes associated with this type of treatment. AIMS The aims of this study ar...

Citrus peels, citrus juices factories waste by-products are valuable functional food. This investigation evaluated activity citrus peels powders fortified biscuits antihyperlipidemic in induced hyperlipidemic rats. 10% fortified biscuits (FB) with peels powders of four citrus groups, namely: Hyperlipidemic basal diet (HLD) + 10% (FB) with Baladi orange peels powder (PP); HLD + 10% FB with 10% A...

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macf.) is an important cultivar of the Citrus genus which contains a number of nutrients beneficial to human health. The objective of the present study was to evaluate changes in bioactive flavonoids, antioxidant behaviour, and in vitro cytoprotective effect of processed white and pink peels after oven-drying (45°C-60°C) and freeze-drying treatments. Comparison with ...