Influence of milk fat on the physicochemical property of nanoencapsulated curcumin and enhancement of its biological properties thereof.

Unlabelled: Curcumin, bioactive from turmeric , has been known for its therapeutic properties. However, its lipophilic nature and poor bioavailability are the constraints to harnessing its properties. Encapsulation in nano-size helps to alleviate the constraints and enhance its biological properties due to its higher surface area.

Quality, antioxidant activity and composition of Indian black teas.

A comparative study was undertaken to determine the difference in quality, antioxidant activity, and mineral content of northern and southern Indian tea varieties. The results showed that the antioxidant activity, theaflavin and thearubigin content, color particle size and total soluble solids influence the tea leaf and tea dust. Assam leaf showed higher values for all the physico-chemical properties followed by Darjeeling leaf.

Flavour characterisation and free radical scavenging activity of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) foliage.

The primary objective was to characterize Indian Coriandrum sativum L. foliage (Vulgare alef and Microcarpum DC varieties) and its radical scavenging activity. Foliage of Vulgare alef and Microcarpum DC contained ascorbic acid (1.

Effect of drying methods on the quality characteristics of dill (Anethum graveolens) greens.

Different drying methods hot air (HA), 50 °C, 58-63% relative humidity (RH); low humidity air (LHA), 50 °C and 28-30% RH; and radiofrequency (RF), 50 °C, 56-60% RH) were investigated for efficient dehydration of dill (Anethum graveolens) greens with optimal retention of color and constituents. The drying for HA and RF was marginally higher (∼ 22%) compared to HA. Lightness, greenness and yellowness of LHA dried sample were higher than those of the RF and hot-air dried dill greens.

Effect of normal/dehydrated greens on the rheological, microstructural, nutritional and quality characteristics of paratha-an Indian flat bread.

The leaves of dill (Anethum graveolens) and fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Leguminosae) were dehydrated using low temperature low humidity dryer, packed in polypropylene bags and stored at refrigerated conditions. Dehydration process marginally reduced the chlorophyll, carotenoid and ascorbic acid contents.