Defatted rice bran (DRB) is a low-cost, high-fiber, antioxidant-rich byproduct of oil production that has limited application in food systems due to its undesirable impacts on sensory attributes. This research aimed determine the feasibility integrating defatted into tomato salad dressing without undergoing chemical or enzymatic pretreatment. The DRB particle size (38, 90, and 150 µm) concentra...

Background: Previously, we showed that vegetable oil is necessary for carotenoid absorption from salad vegetables. Research is needed to better define the dose effect and its interindividual variation for carotenoids and fat-soluble vitamins.Objective: The objective was to model the dose-response relation between the amount of soybean oil in salad dressing and the absorption of 1) carotenoids, ...

OBJECTIVE Many colleges are removing trays from their dining facilities in hope of reducing waste. How does not having a tray impact food choice? DESIGN A field study was conducted in a university cafeteria (n 417) on two evenings with identical menus, one with tray service and one without. SETTING A dining hall of a large north-eastern university, USA. SUBJECTS Undergraduate students. ...

The impact of curcumin-loaded nanodroplets on the properties commercial salad dressings was examined. Nanoemulsions were formulated using a plant-based oil (medium chain triglycerides, MCT) and either (Quillaja saponaria, QS) or animal-based (whey protein isolate, WPI) emulsifier. Curcumin-loaded nanoemulsions produced by microfluidization contained small anionic droplets: d32 = 0.28 0.11 μm ζ ...

The 3MTM PetrifilmTM Lactic Acid Bacteria Count Plate method is designed for the detection and enumeration of lactic acid bacteria from select food matrices and environmental surfaces. The 3M Petrifilm Lactic Acid Bacteria Count Plate method was evaluated in a method comparison study according to current AOAC® guidelines. The method was compared to the Compendium of Methods for the Microbiologi...

BACKGROUND Evidence that diet is associated with breast cancer risk is inconsistent. Most studies have examined risks associated with specific foods and nutrients, rather than measures of overall diet. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate dietary patterns and their relation to breast cancer risk in a large cohort of women. DESIGN Data from 91,779 women in the California Teachers Study coh...