Effect of microwave energy combined with hot air on the functional properties and antioxidant activity and pasting properties of Samh (Mesembryanthemum forsskalei Hochst) seeds.

The study aimed to investigate the effect of microwave heating combined with hot air (70 °C) at different application times (0, 90 &180 s,) on the colour, digestible a soluble protein, functional and pasting properties, antioxidant capacity of Samh seeds (8, 12 & 16 % moisture content). The results indicated that microwave heating caused a significant change in Samh seed's colour and enhanced the protein solubility of the seeds, and the functional properties and viscosities of the Samh seeds. Moreover, the results showed that the moisture content of the Samh seeds and application time significantly impact the seeds' quality parameters.

Validation of low dosages of γ-radiation and their effect on red beetle mortality, storability characteristics, and nutritional value of sorghum ( L. Moench) grain.

This research was undertaken to validate the low dosages of γ-radiation of sorghum to examine the efficiency of gamma irradiation doses in quality attributes and storability of sorghum grain. Infested sorghum grains with the red flour beetle at the adult stage were irradiated at 0.25, 0.

Screening for Prediabetes and Diabetes in a National Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers: An Observational Study.

Background: In 2021, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended screening for prediabetes and diabetes among adults aged 35-70 years with overweight or obesity.

Saudi date cultivars' seed extracts inhibit developing hepatic steatosis in rats fed a high-fat diet.

This research aim was to assess the impact of the seed extracts of the date cultivars (Qatara, Barhi, and Ruthana) on rat's liver steatosis, oxidative stress, and inflammation triggered by feeding a high-fat diet (HFD). The experimental design was based on random partitioning into two groups; one that received the standard diet and another that received the HFD diet. The HFD rats were orally administered Lipitor or date seed extracts at 300 or 600 mg/kg/day for 4 weeks.

Histological Disease Activity as Predictor of Clinical Relapse, Hospitalization, and Surgery in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: The clinical impact of histological remission on short- and long-term clinical outcomes in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not well established. We assessed risk of clinical relapse, hospitalization, and need for surgery in patients achieving histological remission in comparison with active histological disease.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted using MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane CENTRAL, EMBASE, and conference abstracts from inception to November 2022.

Indigenous Sudanese sorghum-based food: Secondary metabolites and antioxidant activities of traditional Sudanese nonalcoholic beverage from two sorghum landraces.

is a Sudanese traditional nonalcoholic beverage that is made from sorghum flour. This work determined the secondary metabolites and antioxidant activities of traditional Sudanese nonalcoholic beverage from two local sorghum landraces Abjaro and Hegarii. The changes on the total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), carotene content, tannins, and antioxidant activity (DPPH, reducing power, and FRAP) were estimated during the preparation of the flasks.

Cross-Sectional Investigation of the Awareness and Practices of Food Safety among Food Service Catering Staff in Riyadh City Hospitals during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

This study examines food safety awareness and practices among handlers in the food service sector at Riyadh City hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Three hundred and fifteen (315) food service workers completed the entire questionnaire from five hospitals in Riyadh City between December 2020 and February 2021. The contributor's respondents' three-part questionnaire was divided according to general characteristics, food safety awareness, and food safety practices.

Validation of γ-radiation and their effect on phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, and microbial load of fennel () seeds and cinnamon () sticks.

The aim of this study was to validate the optimum doses of γ-radiation and its effect on the antioxidant capacity and microbial load of fennel seeds and cinnamon sticks. Gamma irradiation was applied in different doses 0.0, 2.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with decreased bone mineral density in upper Egyptian patients.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been linked with a number of extra hepatic diseases and could be a potential risk factor of decreasing bone mineral density. To determine whether Upper Egyptian patients with NAFLD are at risk of developing osteoporosis. Cross sectional study was done on a total 100 individuals; 50 patients diagnosed with NAFLD (based on ultrasound imaging) crossed-matched with 50 individuals without NAFLD based on age, sex and body mass index.

Effect of UV-C followed by storage on the fungal growth and aflatoxins content and storability characteristics of sesame () seeds.

Background: UV-C has been suggested as an alternative technology in controlling food spoilage by primary and secondary pests. Its effects on the storability characteristics of sesame seeds during storage were evaluated.

Methods: The UV-C (0, 2.

The Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Seeds Oil of Local Sudanese Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne).

This study aimed to evaluate the physical and chemical properties of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) seed oil obtained from local Sudanese pumpkins. Three different genotypes of the pumpkin fruits as round, elongated and bell shapes were collected from Elgadarif State, Sudan. The oil's seeds' physical and chemical characteristics were determined by viscosity, specific gravity, refractive index, oil content peroxide value, acid value, saponification, unsaponifiable, pH, iodine value, total polyphenols and fatty acid content.

Effect of different salt concentrations on the gamma-aminobutyric-acid content and glutamate decarboxylase activity in germinated sorghum ( L. Moench) grain.

This study aimed to estimate the γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) content and glutamate decarboxylase activity (GAD) in germinated sorghum grain as affected by different concentrations of NaCl, pyridoxal 5-phosphate (PLP), and CaCl. In general, the obtained results revealed that the addition of low doses of NaCl (40 mmol/L), PLP (90 mmol/L), and CaCl (0.5 mmol/L) to the germination culture significantly ( < .

Inhibition of Lipid Accumulation and Adipokine Levels in Maturing Adipocytes by (Lam.) Stem Bark Extract Loaded Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles.

The present study reports a cost-effective, environmentally friendly method to increase the bioavailability and bio-efficacy of stem bark extract in the biological system via functional modification as stem bark nanoparticles (BR-TO-NPs). The biosynthesis of BR- -NPs was confirmed by UV-visible (UV-vis) and Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction analyses. The shifts in FT-IR stretching vibrations of carboxylic and nitro groups (1615 cm), the O-H of phenolics or carboxylic acids (3405 cm), alkanes, and alkyne groups (2925 and 2224 cm) of the plant extract and lattice (455) indicated successful biosynthesis of BR- -NPs.

The Potential of Exploiting Economical Solar Dryer in Food Preservation: Storability, Physicochemical Properties, and Antioxidant Capacity of Solar-Dried Tomato () Fruits.

This study investigated the effect of solar drying on storability and physiochemical and antioxidant capacities of dried tomatoes. Sliced fruit was dried at 45 ± 2 °C for 24 h under a solar tunnel dryer and stored at ambient temperature for 90 and 180 days. Solar drying treatments significantly ( < 0.

Biochemical Changes during Traditional Fermentation of Saudi Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) Cultivars Flour into Khamir (Local Gluten Free Bread).

Effect of traditional fermentation on pH, titratable acidity, proteins, amino acids, and sugars contents of three local sorghum cultivars namely Hamra, Biadah and Shahla used in making khamir local bread were investigated. During 24 fermentations, the pH of fermented dough dropped sharply and this was coincided with increase in total acidity. Fermentation was found to cause no significant change in protein content of the cultivars.

Effects of microwave heat treatment on fungal growth, functional properties, total phenolic content, and antioxidant activity of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) grain.

Sorghum grains were subjected to microwave heating at different power levels 350 and 500 W for application times of 15, 30, and 45 s. The effect of microwave heating on fungal growth, protein content, in vitro digestibility, protein solubility, and functional and antioxidant properties of sorghum grain was investigated. The microwave heating at 350 and 500 W significantly reduced fungal incidence in the grain up to 26.

Exploiting the potential of Sudanese sorghum landraces in biofortification: Physicochemical quality of the grain of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) landraces.

This study aimed to describe the phytonutrients and antioxidant activity, protein content, in vitro protein digestibility (IVPD), protein fraction, and bioavailability of Fe and Zn in the grains of five sorghum landraces grown in Sudan. The results showed significant differences in all quality tests among the landraces. The Tetron landrace showed the highest percentage of crude protein and IVPD among the landraces.

Simvastatin improves the eradication rate of : upper Egypt experience.

infectionis one of the most prevalent chronic bacterial human infections worldwide. colonizes the gastric mucosa and causes persistent gastritis that may progress to gastric cancer. Increased resistance of presents a major problem in most countries.

Nutritional potential of wild sorghum: Grain quality of Sudanese wild sorghum genotypes ( L. Moench).

In the last decades, deficiency of macro- and micronutrients was considered as a serious problem associated with the increase in the human population. To meet the increased demand for food consumption, the wild relative plant might serve as an important source of new genetic material for increasing macro- and micronutrients. To investigate this, the variations in protein content, in vitro protein digestibility, tannin content, phytic acid content, total polyphenol content, and total and bioavailability of minerals were studied in grains of ten wild sorghums and two released sorghum cultivars.

Effect of gamma radiation on storability and functional properties of sorghum grains ( L.).

This study was aimed to evaluate the effect of gamma irradiation at dose levels of 0.5, 1.0, 2.