Volume fraction of fibres (A), aspect ratio of fibres (B) and fibres orientation (C) are considered as control factors in the determination of hardness strength, hardness strength of plantain fiber reinforced polyester composites (PFR P). These properties were determined for plantain empty fruit bunch (PEFB) and plantain pseudo stem (PPS). Hardness tests were conducted on the replicated samples...

cotton fibres were subjected to cleaning process and then characterized for maturity. decrystallisation and swelling processes with caustic soda, ethanol, propan-2-ol and trichloroethene on the native fibres were carried out. the effects of these on the strength and moisture regain were investigated. the activation energies of the dyeings were also analysed with durazol scarlet red 4 bas. the r...

Equol is a metabolite of the isoflavone daidzein (Dz) and is produced by the bacterial microflora in the distal intestine and colon. Some epidemiological studies have reported an association between increased equol production and intakes of green tea or dietary fibre, which are ingredients of the standard Japanese diet. We examined the effects of a diet supplemented with Dz and tea catechin or ...

Equol is a metabolite of the isoflavone daidzein (Dz) and is produced by the bacterial microflora in the distal intestine and colon. Some epidemiological studies have reported an association between increased equol production and intakes of green tea or dietary fibre, which are ingredients of the standard Japanese diet. We examined the effects of a diet supplemented with Dz and tea catechin or ...

Older adults with poor appetite are at higher risk of undernutrition due to the role as a key driver food intake. Dietary protein and fibre critical nutrients in this population, enhancing their intake is vital preventing maintaining organ function health. In APPETITE, transdisciplinary consortium experts from eight institutions six European countries will collaborate design potentially effecti...

Abstract In recent years, diets rich in fibres have become more popular due to their well-documented beneficial health effects. This has driven exploration of novel dietary from various bioresources. Apple pomace, an industrial waste was used this study extract the insoluble fibres. The effect extraction methods (hot water, acid, and alkali) on physico-chemical, structural functional properties...

Abstract After wheat, rye is the second most important raw material for bread and bakery products, it one of excellent sources dietary fibres bioactive compounds. Besides, utilised in more other food products as well, such breakfast cereals, porridges, pasta, snack etc. Interestingly, its production decreasing worldwide, probably because expansion cereals (e.g. triticale), but also effect clima...

BACKGROUND & AIMS Lower birth weight is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease. These associations may, at least in part, be explained by alterations in dietary intake in later life. The aim of this study is to examine whether lower birth weight is associated with alterations in dietary intake in later life, and whether this association is due to intrauterine ...