In this study, rainbow trout were fed for a total of 144 days with different feed mixes containing 0.00%, 0.10%, 0.40%, 0.70%, 1.00% and 1.30% black cumin oil. The effect of black cumin oil on the growth performance, feed content and fatty acid composition of rainbow trout was researched. The starting weight of fish in the experimental group was approximately 60 gr., which increased...

Response surface optimization of the effect natural essential oils from clove, cumin and fennel in golden delicious apple fruit peroxidase inactivation

INTRODUCTION This study aimed to determine the effect of cumin powder on body composition and lipid profile in overweight and obese women. MATERIALS & METHODS In this randomized clinical trial, 88 overweight/obese women were randomly assigned into two groups. The experimental group was asked to have 3 g/d cumin powder with yogurt at two meals for 3 months. The same amount of yogurt minus cumi...

Objective: This study has been conducted in order to determine the effect of cumin essential oil on fermentation quality, aerobic stability, vitro metabolic energy contents and relative feed value vetch-oat silages. Material Methods: Vetch oat were harvested May wilted for approximately 3 hours. Cumin was added silages at CMN2:200 mg/kg, CMN3:300 mg/kg CMN5:500 levels, while no addition made co...

Clinical application of cyclophosphamide (CP) as an anticancer drug is often limited due to its toxicity. CP is metabolized mainly in the liver by cytochrome P450 system into acrolein which is the proximate toxic metabolite. Many different natural antioxidants were found to alleviate the toxic effects of various toxic agents via different mechanisms. Therefore, the present study aimed at invest...

Two biochemical compounds of hydrogen peroxide and 24-epibrassinosteroid have significant biological effects on plant growth. In the present study, the effects of drought and its interaction with H2O2 and 24-epibrassinosteroid on the protein, sugars, essential oil percentage, photosynthetic pigments, phenols and flavonoids were investigated. For this purpose, a factorial experiment in a complet...

For many centuries, seeds of Nigella sativa (black cumin), a dicotyledon of the Ranunculaceae family, have been used as a seasoning spice and food additive in the Middle East and Mediterranean areas. Traditionally, the plant is used for asthma, hypertension, diabetes, inflammation, cough, bronchitis, headache, eczema, fever, dizziness, and gastrointestinal disturbances. The literature regarding...

The Essential oil (EO) of Nigella sativa (black cumin) was extracted from the crude oil and the volatile constituents were characterized using gas chromatographic analysis. The EO was formulated in water-based microemulsion system and its antibacterial activity against six pathogenic bacteria was evaluated using the agar well diffusion method. This activity was compared with two other well know...

Yoghurt is a dairy product containing probiotics which have benefits for the body and can be innovated by adding flavours with aim of attracting interest people who consume it. Black cumin one spices that used in making yoghurt. spice contains essential compounds secondary metabolites improve health carbohydrates function as prebiotics. This study aims to reveal number lactic acid bacteria, pH ...