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Enhancement of oxidative stability and antioxidant potential of flaxseed oil wi...
Rizwan, Muhammad; Khan, Ammar Ahmad; Rehman, Abdul; Nadeem, Muhammad Tahir; Tanweer, Saira; Khan, Usman Mir; Saeed, Kanza; Bano, YasmeenOxidation in edible oils and fats is one of the main problems faced by the fat and oil industry. Using natural antioxidants is considered the preferred choice to minimize the application of synthetic antioxidants in food products. The present study was conducted to extract cinnamon extract and evaluate its antioxidant potential. The cinnamon extract was incorporated in flaxseed oil samples at different concentr...
The biochemical, microbiological, antioxidant and sensory characterization of f...
Shabbir, Iqra; Al-Asmari, Fahad; Saima, Hafiza; Nadeem, Muhammad Tahir; Ambreen, Saadia; Kasankala, Ladislaus Manaku; Khalid, Muhammad ZubairA variety of foods fermented with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) serve as dietary staples in many countries. The incorporation of health-promoting probiotics into fermented milk products can have profound effects on human health. Considering the health benefits of Yakult, the current study was undertaken to develop an enriched Yakult-like fermented skimmed milk drink by the addition of two probiotic strains, namely...
Minerals and phytochemical analysis of bitter melon fruits and its components i...
Mahwish, Mahwish; Saeed, Farhan; Nisa, Mahr un; Nadeem, Muhammad TahirThe present study was designed to compare the mineral contents and phytochemicals in fruits of some indigenous and exotic bitter melon cultivars. Skin, flesh, seeds and whole fruit of each cultivar were dried at room temperature and ground to fine powder which was packed separately in air-tight plastic jars for analysis. The data revealed that all the cultivars possessed appreciable amount of minerals. Indigeno...