Chemical composition The chemical composition of peel and pulp for (RBE) and (LWE) are presented in table (1). Generally, the moisture, fat, protein, and carbohydrates contents in the pulp were higher than the peel. The pulp of both (RBE) and (LWE) were higher in the contents of moisture, fat, protein, and carbohydrates than those in the peel. While the ash , fiber, and total phenols contents were higher in the peel than in the pulp of both kinds of eggplant. These results are in agreement with those reported by Ejoh et al., (1996) Asaolu and Asaolu (2002); Huang et al., (2004) and Kahlon et al., (2007-a). The different eggplant types and parts have considerable amount of potassium (K). The highest value was recorded in (LWE) peel (2387 mg/100 g DW) while the lowest level was noticed in (RBE) pulp (2016 mg/100 g DW). The same trend was observed exactly in Na. The levels of iron (Fe) were 6.7, 5.7, 7.1, and 5.8 mg/100g DW. Generally, eggplant peel contained K, Na and Fe more than the pulp. According to Asaolu and Asaolu(2002),in both cooked and uncooked eggplant varieties, the minerals contentswere higher in the coat than in the flesh and sodium (Na) and potassium (K) were found to be the highest contents followed by phosphorus (P) in both the coat and the flesh. The authors also reported thateggplant in …show more content…
Also, a significant increase in antiperoxidative enzyme catalase was observed. So, a diet containing moderate amount of eggplant flavonoids may reduce risk of cardiovascular
As a mineral, potassium is found abundantly in seawater and soil. It is essential not only to all plants and animals, but also to man.
Many seemingly unrelated factors might determine the ability of a specific tissue to regenerate into shoots and roots. Among them, mineral nutrients, plant growth regulators and environmental factors are critical. All ready standardized media for somatic embryogenesis and regeneration adopted to carry out regeneration round study. The medium consisted of macronutrients, micro nutrients, Fe-EDTA, vitamins, amino acids, sucrose/maltose, agar and plant growth regulators (auxins and cytokines). Coconut Water (CW) was used as organic additives in regeneration experiments. This was collected from tender nuts, filtered through Whatman filter paper (3 mm) and added in medium before autoclaving.
Looking closely to the three chemicals: nitrogen is considered the most important substance of a fertilizer, it contribute to the greening of the leaves and their growth. Phosphorous’ job is to enhance the growth of roots, seeds and flowers. Fertilisers with high percentage of phosphorous can benefit on solid root system. Finally potassium is essential to fruit and vegetables’ plants, it helps the organism to resist against diseases.
This article details the benefits of a primarily vegetarian diet in primary prevention of heart disease.
Obtaining a secure supply of food is one of the most important parts of life. Acquiring food and its preparation is changing with the times, but the age-old art of preparing a healthy diet from natural ingredients is being put to use even today. After harvesting wild vegetables, those which are not eaten right away are dried and stored. It is important to provide an ample supply of food, because the summers are short and the winters are long in Hokkaido. The Ainu have made it a rule not to pick more than necessary, and of what was collected all o...
Janick. J. (2011). Center for New Crops & Plant Products - Department of Horticulture and
Saturated fat and cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease. Fiber and a reduced risk of cancer. Fruit, vegetables and grain products that contain fiber and a reduced risk of heart disease.
1/10 spoon of salt was added to the egg. The egg was stirred by the egg beater until it became a pale yellow and homogeneous fluid. Water was then added to the beaten egg. The volume of water was about 1/6 of the volume of the beaten egg. The mixture of egg, salt, and water was stirred by the experimenter for 20 seconds. Second, a frying pan was prepared for cooking the egg. The bottom of the pan was covered with a thin layer of olive oil and heated over medium heat for 1 minute on the cooking stove. The beaten egg was then poured into the pan. The egg was constantly stirred until it became fluffy and no liquid was present in the
Like grains and beans, nuts and seeds contain anti-nutrients including enzyme inhibitors, phytic acid, and lectin. Nuts are not typically cooked, and shouldn 't be, because of how sensitive they are to light and heat.
In this experiment, we will explore the properties of fresh potato extract in Phosphate buffer pH6 containing the enzyme polyphenol-oxidase and measure the different concentration of this enzyme activity by observing the production of pink/gold melanin, when 0.1% catechol and phosphate buffer pH6 is mixed into the solution. At this stage of the experiment, we are assuming that all other variables that can act as inhibitors of the enzymatic activity such as temperature or pH levels are under control. Fruits and vegetables are known to have small amounts of catechol and polyphenol-oxidase (enzyme), which are the cause of the production of browning effect in the out-layer skin or liquid of the fruit or vegetable when it is damaged. Polyphenol-oxidase
The Omega-3's are widely recognized for their role in heart health. Not only do these fatty acids help healthy hearts, they also benefit those with cardiovascular disease. Research has proved atherosclerotic plaque reduces with consistent consumption of omega-3's. Further, incidences of irregular heartbeats decline with these fatty acids; high blood pressure has been known to slightly drops as well.
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the amount of all-trans-lycopene present in a can of tomato paste in order to determine the quality of the tomato paste. This was achieved by proper separation of lycopene from the other pigments in the tomato paste through column chromatography. The column was able to achieve proper separation given the high polarity of the packing, alumina. Given alumina’s high polarity, the pigments present in the tomato paste with a greater polarity would travel more slowly through the column than the molecules with a lower polarity. Due to the fact that each pigment presented as a different color, in addition to variations in polarity, the separation of lycopene was made possible. The yellow band, composed of carotenes, traveled the quickest through the column, suggesting it was the least polar pigment present. If it were more polar, it
Plant food is a type of fertilizer in which plants are suppose to grow taller and healthier when the food is used over a period of time. It is made up of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Nitrogen makes plants grow faster and produce more leaves, phosphorus makes the roots work better, and potassium gives larger flowers and prevents infection. The plant food contains these nutrients that are absorbed by the roots of a plant. Radishes, however, the subject of interest in this experiment is speculated by some to whether plant food actually works on it. However, for the experiment to be successful, the background information on the radish, “Early Scarlet Globe”, must be intact.
Artichoke - I was always intimated by artichokes because I had heard some parts were inedible and they seemed difficult to prepare and cook. After reading through this book this week I found out that artichokes are an excellent source of dietary fiber, magnesium, and the trace mineral chromium; a very good source of vitamin C, folic acid, biotin, and the trace mineral manganese. It is also a good source of niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin A and potassium. A lot of people are deficient in magnesium and don’t even know it. Magnesium is supposed to help with better sleep, relax the nervous system and help with bone strength. According to an article by Marcus
They are an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese, folate and potassium, as well as various antioxidants and plant compounds.