The objectives of this work evaluate air-frying process as a new technique for frying process. The potato strips were fried in both air-frying machines (Tefal Actifry) at 180oC±5oC for 40 min and traditional frying process at 180oC for 40 min, 6 min/batch. After frying process, the moisture and oil uptake were determined. Changes in some physico-chemical properties of oil extracted from fried p...

The concentration of hydroxytyrosol (3,4-DHPEA) and its secoiridoid derivatives (3,4-DHPEA-EDA and 3,4-DHPEA-EA) in virgin olive oil decreased rapidly when the oil was repeatedly used for preparing french fries in deep-fat frying operations. At the end of the first frying process (10 min at 180 degrees C), the concentration of the dihydroxyphenol components was reduced to 50-60% of the original...

BACKGROUND Olive oil polyphenols have been associated with several cardiovascular health benefits. This study aims to examine the influence of a polyphenol-rich olive oil on blood pressure (BP) and endothelial function in 24 young women with high-normal BP or stage 1 essential hypertension. METHODS We conducted a double-blind, randomized, crossover dietary-intervention study. After a run-in p...

face injury. Considering the onset of corneal infiltration, the cause of corneal infiltrate in this case appears to be delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) reaction. DTH reaction takes 2 to 3 days to develop, and foreign materials act as haptens that conjugate with proteins, the complex of which combines with T lymphocytes, leading to an inflammatory response [1,2]. A previous study showed that ...

The physical and chemical properties of raw bio-oil, two oxidized bio-oils, and hydrotreated bio-oil were compared before and after catalytic hydrodeoxygenation using sulfided CoMo/γ-Al2O3 catalyst. Following continuous hydrodeoxygenation, the organic liquid products from treated bio-oils and raw bio-oil were compared for higher heating value, oxygen content, water content, and viscosity. In ad...

Despite major public health efforts, coronary heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States. Oxidized lipids contribute to heart disease both by increasing deposition of calcium on the arterial wall, a major hallmark of atherosclerosis, and by interrupting blood flow, a major contributor to heart attack and sudden death. Oxidized cholesterol (oxysterols) enhances...

Lubrication of machine parts is necessary to prevent friction and wear in operation. However, oxidation lubricants upon operation changes their chemical physical properties causes lubrication performance deteriorate. Besides, one liter wasted/used lubricant oil can contaminate a million liters water. Current methods for the timely detection deterioration lack practicality. Here we show simple, ...

BACKGROUND Eugenol, the main constituent of clove oil possesses a number of medicinal activities. To enhance the medicinal property, structural modification is required. On the other hand, bismuth nitrate pentahydrate has been established as an excellent eco-friendly nitrating agent for several classes of organic compounds. RESULTS Bismuth nitrate pentahydrate-induced nitration of eugenol has...

BACKGROUND Plasma level of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (OxLDL) is a risk marker for cardiovascular diseases. The behavior of plasma OxLDL before disease progression has not been studied previously. METHODS AND RESULTS In this study, we developed a sensitive ELISA procedure for detecting mouse circulating OxLDL using a monoclonal antibody that recognizes oxidized phosphatidylcholine and a...

diabetes is one of the most common metabolic diseases in the world. vitamin e reduces protein glycation and improves insulin sensitivity, while cumin is effective in remission of diabetes. therefore this study was designed to evaluate the effects of vitamin e and cumin essential oil, on the blood level of leptin,glycosylated hemoglobin (hba1c) and also on lipid profile in diabetic patients.in t...