Expanded popcorn grain is widely consumed as a healthy snack all around the world; however, study of behavior its components by processes such nixtamalization scarce. Therefore, aim this work was to characterize nanomechanical, structural, and antioxidant properties nixtamalized pericarp. FT-IR results showed that secondary structure proteins pericarp α-helix with 42.10%, turn 21.5% 36.33% β-sh...

Artificial butter flavoring and two important constituents, diacetyl and acetoin, were nominated by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union for long-term testing via inhalation for respiratory and other toxicity and for cancer-causing properties. There is growing concern that workers in the microwave popcorn manufacturing industry may be at risk of developing the lung disease...

This study examined the management situation for the Columbia root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne chitwoodi) in potato, using an approach with systems thinking and interactive meetings. The focus of current research for control of this nematode was evaluated. Control practices include crop rotation, and this study also evaluated popcorn cultivars for their potential as resistant rotation crops. Pop...

Dear Editor, The prevalence of allergic diseases has been increased during recent years; especially in industrialized countries. The relationship between allergic disease and genetic origins was proved while some investigations considered environmental factors as an important cause of these diseases. It seems that alteration in life style and food habit have played more important role in preval...

In the November issue of Environmental Health Perspectives, Apelberg et al. (2007) reported an inverse relationship between umbilical cord blood concentrations of perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and ponderal index and head circumference in children delivered vaginally in Baltimore, Maryland. In the same issue, Fei et al. (2007) reported an inverse relationship bet...

Artificial butter flavoring and two important constituents, diacetyl and acetoin, were nominated by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union for long-term testing via inhalation for respiratory and other toxicity and for cancer-causing properties. There is growing concern that workers in the microwave popcorn manufacturing industry may be at risk of developing the lung disease...