in this study, the effect of gelatin-chitosan edible coating on the quality of chicken breast during 9 days of refrigerated storage (4 was investigated. three concentrations of gelatin (3, 6 and 8% w/v) and two concentrations of chitosan (1 and 2% w/v) were used to prepare the coating materials. samples was divided in 7 group, no coating (control), gelatin 3% and chitosan 1% (sample 2), gelatin...

Nowadays, sanatorium treatment is undergoing a renaissance; however, data on air quality in such premises are scarce. The aim of this study was to characterize microbial air quality at the Szczawnica sanatorium in Southern Poland. The bioaerosol measurements were carried out using a 6-stage Andersen impactor over a period of one year in 3 naturally ventilated sanatorium premises (where differen...

The use of medicinal plants is continually expanding worldwide. The increasing search for therapeutic agents derived from plant species is justified by the emergence of diseases, yet without proper treatment, and the growth of scientific knowledge about the herbal medi‐ cines as important treatment alternatives. Therefore, the quality and safety of herbal prepa‐ rations are also of great concer...

Background and objectives: Iranian traditional medicine (ITM) resources have recommended different formulations for overcoming hair loss which is a beauty concern worldwide; one of these recommendations is amla oil which has been mentioned to be considerably effective. In the present study, amla oil has been formulated according to ITM and the quality control assessment of the ...

The aim of this study was to do a preliminary assessment of the chemical and microbial surface water quality of the Chunies River. For this purpose sampling was undertaken on 25 and 26 May 2002, and a range of chemical (macro-elements, micro-elements and heavy metals) and microbial variables (HPC, total coliforms and faecal coliforms) were measured. The chemical water quality of the second sect...

This preliminary study was conducted to evaluate the microbiological quality of paediatric oral liquid drug formulations during consumption. Paracetamol, Salbutamol, Cephalexin, Amoxicillin and Lactulose are few oral liquid medicines prescribed in Sri Lanka. These oral liquid medicines are at a greater risk of microbial contamination during consumption. This can lead to co-infection in paediatr...

Microbial Source Tracking is a scientific approach that primarily aims to identify the sources of faecal contamination in water bodies. (MST) set techniques employed origins water. The capacity track bacteria their source crucial aspect both public health and quality management. utilisation information obtained from method MST would provide managers with an enhanced comprehension contamination,...

Das, Basanta Kumar, Ji GanG Kim, and Ji Weon Choi, 2011. edge browning and microbial quality of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce with different sanitizers and contact times. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 17: 55-62 This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different washing solutions and contact times on the cut edge browning and microbial quality of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce. samples were cut into sm...