Publications by authors named "Monika Bozikova"
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- This study investigates the presence of heavy metals and bioactive compounds in fermented and non-fermented teas from Japan, Nepal, Korea, and China.
- It focuses on how agricultural practices affect the total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total polyphenol content (TPC), caffeine, and heavy metal levels in the tea leaves.
- The findings suggest that heavy metals can help determine the geographical origin of tea, with a notable accuracy of 75% in distinguishing different regions based on specific heavy metals.
The aim of the present study was to determine the physico-chemical properties (dry matter content, combustion heat, electrical properties, total protein, ash, fat and crude fibre contents, selected amino acids, and trace elements), antioxidant content, and sensory profile of Linz biscuits. They were enriched by the addition of powdered carrot, nettle leaves and elderberry fruit, which is 3% of the product. For comparison of results, a control variant without the addition of these components was also prepared.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe potential of using ground birch ( Ehrh.) bark as an eco-friendly additive in urea-formaldehyde (UF) adhesives for plywood manufacturing was investigated in this work. Five-ply plywood panels were fabricated in the laboratory from beech ( L.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe results of research into utilizing grinded beech bark in order to substitute commonly used fillers in urea formaldehyde (UF) adhesive mixtures to bond plywood are presented in the present study. Four test groups of plywood with various adhesive mixtures were manufactured under laboratory conditions and used for experimentation. Plywood made using the same technology, with the common filler (technical flour), was used as a reference material.
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