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Elaboración de harina a partir del cormo de la yautía (Xanthosoma a spp.) del cultivar nazareno con potencial uso en la industria de alimentos
(2015)
The Nazareno cultivar of the cocoyam root crop (Xanthosoma spp.) is a new hybrid that retains the best properties of this specie. Therefore, it is desirable to take advantage of the whole major storage organs, primordially ...
Cucurbita flowers as a new food product for Puerto Rico: Quality and nutritional assessment
(2017)
Male pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.) flowers are potentially an important source of several nutrients, carotenes, ascorbic acid, folic acid, vitamins, and minerals that humans should consume in their daily diet. The aim of this ...
Determinación del largo de vida útil de mezcla de frutas mínimamente procesada
(2014)
This research was aimed to evaluate the shelf life of a mixture of minimally processed fruits (melon cantaloupe, mango, pineapple, orange, grape, mandarine and carambola) under modified atmosphere with the addition of ...
Tortillas (“wraps”) con harinas compuestas de trigo y yuca
(2018)
There is local concern about the huge importation of food, including cereal flours such as wheat, and its implication to Puerto Rico's food security. This research proposes the use of cassava flour as a partial substitution ...
Determinación de ácidos clorogénicos, cafeína, actividad antioxidante, y evaluación sensorial en dos variedades de café tostado (Coffea arábica) de Puerto Rico sembrado a dos alturas diferentes
(2017)
Coffee is the beverage prepared from seeds or grains processed from red fruits obtained from plants of the genus Coffea. Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, third in consumption after water and tea. It ...
Efecto de las condiciones de extracción sobre las propiedades físico-químicas de la pectina obtenida a partir de mango mayagüezano (Mangifera indica L.)
(2013)
The Mango variety “Mayagüezano” (Mangifera indica L.) is a typical fruits of western Puerto Rico and widely distributed through the island. This research proposes the use of Mango Mayagüezano as a source of Pectin to give ...
Determinación de largo de vida útil y elaboración de un producto nuevo utilizando pechugas de pollo deshuesadas mediante la aplicación de láminas comestibles a base de metilcelulosa con sabor a: limón, papaya, romero y ajo con pimienta negra
(2013)
El objetivo principal de este estudio fue añadirles valor a las pechugas deshuesadas de pollo sin piel mediante el desarrollo y la aplicación de cuatro láminas comestibles diferentes. Se desarrollaron un total de cuatro ...
The inclusion and survival rate of a bifidobacterial strain added to a fermented milk -whey beverage
(2012)
A fermented milk-whey beverage was developed using previously standardized formulations, namely 100% milk and 0% whey and 75%-25% milk-whey respectively. Titratable acidity (TA) and pH of the beverages was measured to asses ...
Market characteristics of banana hybrids resistant to black Sigatoka
(2010)
Fourteen varieties of banana hybrids resistant to Black Sigatoka were stored at 20o C. Data from the different assessments performed on hybrids were compared against those of “Grand Naine” (Control). Determination of shelf ...
Synthesis and characterization of Chitosan/Cellulose-Zno Nanocomposites for bacterial aplications
(2016)
The use of non-biodegradable plastics used in food packaging has generated a major environmental concern because of the waste generated. Besides, microbial contamination of food is a serious problem affecting the human ...