Flaxseed oil-wax oleogels replacement for tallowfat in sucuk samples provided higher concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids and aromatic volatiles.

The aims of the present study were to partially replace tallowfat with oleogels in sucuk formulations, and compare the samples. Flaxseed oil-sunflower wax (SWO) and beeswax oleogels (BWO) were included at 17.17% in the same recipe against control with tallowfat.

Sunflower Oil-Polyglycerol Stearate Oleogels: Alternative Deep-fat Frying Media for Onion Rings.

Sunflower oil oleogels consisting of 3% and 8% polyglycerol stearate (PGSO) were studied as an alternative frying media for onion rings. The physicochemical properties and thermo-rheological characteristics of oleogels were provided. The sensorial quality and texture profiles of onion rings fried in oleogels were compared with those fried in control sunflower oil.

Red Pepper and Turmeric-Flavored Virgin Olive Oil Oleogels Prepared with Whale Spermaceti Wax.

This study aimed to prepare and evaluate ground red pepper and turmeric added virgin olive oil (VOO) oleogels with whale spermaceti wax (WSW) as organogelator. The concentration of WSW was 8 wt%, and each spice was added at 1 overall wt%. Prepared oleogels were analyzed for main physico-chemical, structural, thermal, rheological properties.

Preparation and Evaluation of Virgin Olive Oil Oleogels Including Thyme and Cumin Spices with Sunflower Wax.

This study aimed to prepare and evaluate virgin olive oil (VOO) oleogels enriched with thyme and cumin spices with sunflower wax (SW) organogelator. Common physico-chemical, structural, thermal, and rheological analyses were completed. Furthermore, aromatic volatiles composition, sensory descriptive analysis, and consumer tests were provided.

Structure, Rheological and Sensory Properties of Some Animal Wax Based Oleogels.

This study was aimed to prepare oleogels of whale spermaceti wax (WsWO) and lanolin wax (LnWO), and to compare them with well-known animal wax oleogels of shellac (ShWO) and beeswax (BsWO). WsWO, ShWO and BsWO were prepared at 5% (w/w) organogelator addition level, while LnWO was necessarily prepared at its minimum gelling concentration (C*) of 30% (w/w) addition level. All oleogels were posed high oil binding capacity and thermal reversibility.

Cholesterol removal by selected metal-organic frameworks as adsorbents.

The aim of this study was to investigate the cholesterol removal capacity of seven metal-organic frameworks (MOF) and to compare with active carbon as adsorbents, and with aqueous β-cyclodextrine complexation removal technique. There were slight color differences in the oil samples after the treatments. The lowest free fatty acidities (0.

Functional crackers: incorporation of the dietary fibers extracted from citrus seeds.

Dietary fibers extracted from defatted press meals of orange and grapefruit seeds were used in the production of crackers and the crackers were evaluated for physicochemical, textural, sensory properties, and bioactive compounds. The unexplored fibers (grapes seeds and orange seeds) and wheat fiber were added at 2.9% levels.

Cold pressed versus solvent extracted lemon ( L.) seed oils: yield and properties.

During the processing of lemon fruit, a large quantity of seeds is produced as a by-product. These seeds contain valuable components; therefore, required to be evaluated. This study aimed to compare the cold pressed with hexane-extracted lemon seed oils and determine their physicochemical and thermal properties.

Performance of Different Natural Antioxidant Compounds in Frying Oil.

In this study, the natural green tea extract, purified lycopene, purified resveratrol and purified γ-oryzanol were added into peanut oil and their antioxidant performances were evaluated during frying. Moreover, the sensory properties of fried dough were evaluated to determine the consumption feasibility. All natural antioxidants led to significant increase in the stability of the oil samples.

Extraction and Functional Properties of Proteins from Pre-roasted and Enzyme Treated Poppyseed (Papaver somniferum L.) Press Cakes.

In this study, proteins of the defatted meals obtained from cold-pressed poppyseed previously treated (pre-roasting and enzyme against control) were extracted and their compositional and functional properties were determined. Saline-alkaline extraction (pH 11-12, and 0.2-0.

Assessment of Thermal and Textural Characteristics and Consumer Preferences of Lemon and Strawberry Flavored Fish Oil Organogels.

In this study, strawberry and lemon flavored fish oil organogels (FOO) were prepared with beeswax as the organogelator. The physical, thermal and textural characteristics as well as the consumer preferences of the flavored organogels were determined in comparison with fish oil and FOO containing no flavor. Furthermore, the stability of the organogels was evaluated during 90 day storage at 4°C.

Physical Properties, Volatiles Compositions and Sensory Descriptions of the Aromatized Hazelnut Oil-Wax Organogels.

The purpose of this study was to determine the physicochemical, thermal and sensorial features of vitamin enriched and aromatized hazelnut oil-beeswax and sunflower wax organogels. Another objective was to monitor the influence of storage on textural and oxidative stability and volatile composition of the organogels. The results show that organogels with beeswax had lower levels of solid fat content, melting point and firmness than sunflower wax counterparts.

Structure and Stability of Fish Oil Organogels Prepared with Sunflower Wax and Monoglyceride.

The aims of this study were to develop fish oil (FO) organogels with sunflower wax (SW) and monoglyceride (MG), and compare them with a commercial margarine (CM). The organogels were stored at 4 and 20°C for 90 days and their storage stability was investigated. The color values, oil binding capacity, crystal formation time, solid fat content, thermal properties and crystal structures of the organogels were measured.

The texture, sensory properties and stability of cookies prepared with wax oleogels.

Shortening is the essential component of high quality baked foods. Its effects on dough structure formation and the desired final product attributes depend mostly on its solid fat content and β' crystalline polymorphs. Saturated and trans fatty acids present in shortening pose some important negative health considerations.

Comparative analysis of olive oil organogels containing beeswax and sunflower wax with breakfast margarine.

The purpose of this research was to develop olive oil organogels with sunflower wax (SW) and beeswax (BW) at 3%, 7%, and 10% addition levels and to compare these organogels with breakfast margarine (BM). The organogels and BM sample were stored at 2 different temperatures (4 and 20 °C), and the peroxide values (PVs) and textural properties were monitored for 3 mo. The PVs of all organogels were within legal limits and the gels were structurally stable throughout the storage period.

The impact of diabetes mellitus on peritoneal dialysis: the Turkey Multicenter Clinic Study.

Purpose: It is well established that diabetic peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients have a higher mortality rate than the other PD population. This study was designed to determine the overall predictors of survival and compared mortality and morbidity between diabetic and non-diabetic Turkish PD patients.

Methods: We conducted a multicenter retrospective study with 915 PD patients [217 had diabetes mellitus (DM)].

Arm circumference: its importance for dialysis patients in the obesity era.

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to investigate the association between arm circumference and body mass index (BMI) and to discuss problems, mainly arm circumference and cuff size mismatch, that could affect the reliability of home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) among peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) patients.

Methods: 525 PD and 502 HD patients from 16 centers were included in the study. A two-part questionnaire was used to gather information from the participants.

A rare cause of secondary amyloidosis: common variable immunodeficiency disease.

The common variable immunodeficiency disease (CVID) is the most common symptomatic primary antibody deficiency. It is the most frequently observed cause of panhypogammaglobulinemia in adults. Here, we present a case of systemic amyloidosis that developed secondary to the common variable immunodeficiency disease causing recurrent infections in a young female patient.

Parameters of oxidative stress and echocardiographic indexes in patients on dialysis therapy.

Aim: Quantity of oxidative stress (OS) is enhanced in every stage of chronic renal failure (CRF). OS and its effects on echocardiographic indexes in patients on hemodialysis (HD) and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) were evaluated.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-nine patients on CAPD, 32 patients on HD, and 30 healthy individuals with similar demographic features were included.

The association of demographic, clinical, and thrombophilic factors with the failure of arteriovenous fistula among hemodialysis patients.

Objective: To evaluate the association of demographic, clinical, and thrombophilic factors with the failure of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) among patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis.

Methods: Sixty-two (33 males, 29 females) patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis were included in the study in March 2005 at the Hemodialysis Center of the Medicine Faculty at Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey. The patients were divided into 2 groups according to whether they needed (group II) or do not need (group I) more than one fistula placed.

The effect of venlafaxine HCl on painful peripheral diabetic neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of venlafaxine HCl in the symptomatic treatment of painful peripheral diabetic neuropathy (PPDN) among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).

Design: This study was designed as a prospective, randomized, and controlled trial.

Setting: This study was conducted at the Dicle University Medical Faculty (Diyarbakir, Turkey).

The evaluation incidence and risk factors of mortality among patients with end stage renal disease in southeast Turkey.

Aim: End stage renal disease (ESRD) presents with higher morbidity and mortality with respect to the general population. In recent study, the causes of mortality and associated risk factors in ESRD have been evaluated.

Materials And Methods: In this study, 1538 patients diagnosed with ESRD in 10-year period were evaluated retrospectively.

Relationship between bone mineral density and biochemical markers of bone turnover in hemodialysis patients.

End-stage renal disease is closely associated with changes in bone and mineral metabolism. In recent times, osteoporosis has become important among hemodialysis (HD) patients. In this study, the investigators sought to evaluate the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) and biochemical markers of bone turnover among HD patients.

Prophylactic intranasal mupirocin ointment in the treatment of peritonitis in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients.

This study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic intranasal mupirocin for peritonitis in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). A total of 49 patients undergoing CAPD for at least 6 mo were followed for 1 year. A nasal smear was obtained from each patient at the beginning and end of the study.

The evaluation of effects of demographic features, biochemical parameters, and cytokines on clinical outcomes in patients with acute renal failure.

Aim: To evaluate the effects of cytokines, biochemical parameters and demographic features on clinical outcomes of acute renal failure (ARF).

Patients And Methods: 59 patients with acute renal failure (28 men, 31 women) were enrolled to the study. Cytokines, biochemical parameters, and complete blood count were measured.