In order to evaluate effect of salinity on germination and early seedling growth of lentils a laboratory experiment was conducted at Biotech Research Center of the University of Zabol, in 2011. The experimental design was a completely randomized with five NaCl solution, together with seven replicates. The seeds were germinated in Petri dishes, on with 10 mL of either double-distilled water (con...

Developing an extruded lentil analog is our aim. Lentil analog with six formulations were produced using a pilot-scale single (SS) and twin screw (TS) extruders. Texture analysis of lentil analogs prepared for consumption revealed that the products formulated with 60:40 and 70:30 soy: wheat ratios exhibited a significantly higher hardness, adhesiveness and lower springiness as compared to all o...

We performed a laboratory study in France to explore consumer reactions information about lentils, legume whose consumption is sustainable and recommended by nutritionists environmentalists. More specifically, we examined the effect of informational messages on willingness pay (WTP) for lentils bearing different production labels. Study participants were given two generic designed promote as ge...

We report the possibility to modify the wetting properties of the surfaces of a diversity of seeds including: lentils (Lens culinaris), beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and wheat (Triticum, species C9) by cold radiofrequency air plasma treatment. Air plasma treatment leads to the dramatic decrease in the apparent contact angle. Moreover, the speed of germination and yield (germination rate) of seeds ...

My question: I have two children who have really gotten into reading the FDA-required "Nutrition Facts" label that appears on packaged food. In particular, my son (age seven) now continually reads the labels and tries to decide "which is healthier?" The problem? The nutrition label is only on things that have packages, which are more likely to be processed foods. Is there a website or other res...