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Kinetics of solid-state fermentation of lupin with Rhizophus oligosporus based on nitrogen compounds balance

2021

Solid-state fermentation could be a potentially effective method for improving the nutritional value of legumes. The objective of this study was to explore this technology in Lupinus mutabilis, a species of lupin, using a strain of Rhizopus oligosporus mold for solid-state fermentation. Three L. mutabilis varieties (INIAP-450, INIAP-451, and Criollo) were evaluated, including the effect of the grain status (whole or ground) and integument or husk (presence or absence). Kinetic parameters of the fermentation process were studied to define the specific speed of nitrogen formation and the digestibility and nutritional quality of the resulting protein. After incubation at 28 °C for 96 h, the ti…

Is Khat (Catha edulis) chewing a risk factor for periodontal diseases? : a systematic review

2017

Background Khat (Catha edulis) chewing is a highly prevalent habit in the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa, and has recently spread to Western countries. The association between khat chewing and oral mucosal lesions is well documented in the literature. However, there is no concrete evidence on the association between khat chewing and periodontal disease. The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze the influence of khat chewing on periodontal health. Material and methods A literature search of PubMed, Scopus and Web of Sciences databases was carried out to identify relevant articles published from 1990 to May 2017. The inclusion criteria were all clinical studies that assessed the…

Liquid co-substrates repower sewage microbiomes

2018

AbstractA range of parameters are known to shape the methanogenic communities of biogas-producing digesters and to strongly influence the amount of biogas produced. In this work, liquid and solid fractions of grass biomass were used separately for semicontinuous batch methanation using sewage sludge as seed sludge. During 6 months of incubation, the amount of input COD was increased gradually, and the underlying methanogenic microbiome was assessed by means of microscopy-based automated cell counting and full-length 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing. In this sense, we prove for the first time the suitability of the ONT™MinION platform as a monitoring tool for anaerobic digestion systems. …

On an imported case of Taenia saginata

2016

The contribution of P. acidilactici, L. plantarum, and L. curvatus starters and L-(+)-lactic acid to the acrylamide content and quality parameters of…

2017

Abstract Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from spontaneous rye sourdough were isolated, identified, and characterized by their growth, acidification rate, and carbohydrate metabolism. The isolated LAB were used for production of rye sourdough, and the influence of sourdough on mixed rye - wheat bread quality and acrylamide formation was evaluated. In addition, comparative studies by using acidification with L-(+)-lactic acid for mixed rye – wheat bread production were performed. Isolated LAB (P. acidilactici, L. plantarum, L. curvatus) demonstrated versatile carbohydrate metabolism, grown at 30 °C and 37 °C, and acidic tolerance. When the isolated strains were used for rye sourdough production, t…

Interaction of dietary polyphenols and gut microbiota: Microbial metabolism of polyphenols, influence on the gut microbiota, and implications on host…

2020

Abstract The human gastrointestinal tract is inhabited by a vast number of microorganisms that are called as the microbiota. Each individual harbors a unique gut microbial composition, this composition evolves throughout the host's lifetime and it is easily affected by internal or external changes. It has been shown that gut microbiota plays a crucial role in host's health and as this complex community has the ability to interact with each other and with the host's immune system, the presence or absence of some major species can affect the homeostasis. Diet can be considered as one of the pivotal factors in modulating the functionality, integrity, and composition of the gut microbiota as th…

The gut microbiota structure of the terrestrial isopod Porcellionides pruinosus (Isopoda: Oniscidea)

2020

We used a combination of culture-dependent and independent approaches to study in depth the microbial community associated with the digestive tract of the terrestrial isopod Porcellionides pruinosus (Brandt, 1833). Specimens from different sampling sites in Tunisia harbored distinct microbiota profiles indicating the impact of both host origin and environmental factors on shaping the microbial flora within P. pruinosus. Our results revealed unexpected bacterial diversity especially via metagenomic analysis; a total of 819 operational taxonomic units (OTUs) assigned to two major bacterial phyla; Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes. We used Nutrient Agar to isolate the cultivable fraction of bac…

Biogas and electrical power cogeneration through anaerobic digestion of vegetable residual from tomato greenhouse cultivation

2008

Brødbaking for bedre helse

2016

Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap - Universitetet i Agder 2016 Introduction: Bread is a part of the Norwegian food culture and a important part of the Norwegian diet. However, the intake of fiber is too low and the health authorities recommend a higher intake of wholemeal bread and cereals. In addition, we throw away as much as 190 000 bread in Norwegian garbage cans every day throughout the year, which is negative in light of the environment. Purpose: This study looks at whether an intervention with the goal of getting participants to bake homemade bread could affect an increased intake of bread, especially intake of whole meal bread, and reduce wastage of bread. The question to answer was…

Prevalence of endodontic infection in patients with Crohn ́s disease and ulcerative colitis

2021

[Background] Previous studies have linked apical periodontitis (AP) to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of AP and root canal treatment (RCT) in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn ́s disease (CD).