Articles with "maize flour" as a keyword



Assessing the influence of vegetal protein source on the physicochemical properties of maize flour

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Published in 2019 at "Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization"

DOI: 10.1007/s11694-019-00256-8

Abstract: There has been an increasing interest in developing protein-enriched cereal products of recent. The quality of these products will depend on interactions between proteins and starch presented in the flours. The present study aimed to… read more here.

Keywords: protein; protein presented; assessing influence; flour protein ... See more keywords

Assessment of physicochemical characteristics and modifications of pasting properties of different varieties of maize flour using additives

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Published in 2018 at "Journal of Food Science and Technology"

DOI: 10.1007/s13197-018-3337-1

Abstract: Maize cereal has potential to be used for food purpose but lack of viscoelastic behaviour that limits its use for this purpose. Therefore, present study on modification of pasting properties of maize flour using different… read more here.

Keywords: guar gum; flour using; xanthan gum; pasting properties ... See more keywords

Functional study of raw and cooked blue maize flour: starch digestibility, total phenolic content and antioxidant activity

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Published in 2017 at "Journal of Cereal Science"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2017.06.009

Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the chemical composition and antioxidant capacity of blue maize (BM) (Zea mays L.) flour and to investigate the effects of polyphenol-containing extracts and BM wholegrain flour… read more here.

Keywords: total phenolic; blue maize; flour starch; activity ... See more keywords
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Retention of Carotenoids in Biofortified Maize Flour and β-Cryptoxanthin-Enhanced Eggs after Household Cooking

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Published in 2017 at "ACS Omega"

DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.7b01202

Abstract: Biofortification of crops to enhance provitamin A carotenoids is a strategy to increase the intake where vitamin A deficiency presents a widespread problem. Heat, light, and oxygen cause isomerization and oxidation of carotenoids, reducing provitamin… read more here.

Keywords: biofortified maize; retention carotenoids; retention; maize flour ... See more keywords

National Wheat and Maize Flour Fortification Standards and Their Comparison with International Guidelines in Countries with Mandatory Fortification (P22-001-19).

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Published in 2019 at "Current developments in nutrition"

DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzz042.p22-001-19

Abstract: Objectives Compare national wheat and maize flour standards to World Health Organization (WHO) fortification guidelines in countries with mandatory fortification. Methods Seventy-three countries' grain availability, flour extraction rate, flour standards (with fortification compounds and nutrient… read more here.

Keywords: national wheat; fortification; wheat maize; maize flour ... See more keywords

Effect of micronization of maize grains on shelf-life of flour

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Published in 2017 at "Journal of Food Processing and Preservation"

DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.13195

Abstract: The efficacy of micronization of maize (Arjun, EH-434042) in inactivating enzymes responsible for lipid degradation and extending the shelf-life of whole maize flour was evaluated. Micronization at 200°C for 4 min resulted in complete inactivation… read more here.

Keywords: micronization; storage; micronization maize; shelf life ... See more keywords

Compliance Level and Stability of Micronutrients in Fortified Maize Flour in Tanzania

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Published in 2024 at "International Journal of Food Science"

DOI: 10.1155/2024/7746750

Abstract: Maize flour fortification was introduced in Tanzania in 2011 to address the risk of micronutrient deficiency to children, adolescents, and women of childbearing age. Fortified maize flours are processed by small-scale processors who are exempted… read more here.

Keywords: folic acid; stability; fortified maize; maize flour ... See more keywords

Maize meal (posho) served at selected boarding schools in western Uganda is highly contaminated with aflatoxins

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Published in 2024 at "World Mycotoxin Journal"

DOI: 10.1163/18750796-20232848

Abstract: The study aimed to evaluate food handling practices and assess the maize-bean supply chain in selected boarding schools of western Uganda. Additionally, it sought to determine the extent of aflatoxin exposure in the maize-bean meal… read more here.

Keywords: food; western uganda; schools western; maize flour ... See more keywords

Biodegradable composites made from maize flour filled with olive husk fibers

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Published in 2024 at "Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites"

DOI: 10.1177/07316844241240227

Abstract: The development of biomaterials based on maize flour reinforced with natural fiber was studied with the aim of replacing conventional polymers of petrochemical origin and to simplify assimilated rubbish managing strategies, which reduces the pollution… read more here.

Keywords: composites made; biodegradable composites; analysis; maize flour ... See more keywords

Can selenium deficiency in Malawi be alleviated through consumption of agro-biofortified maize flour? Study protocol for a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial

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Published in 2019 at "Trials"

DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3894-2

Abstract: BackgroundMicronutrient deficiencies including selenium (Se) are widespread in Malawi and potentially underlie a substantial disease burden, particularly among poorer and marginalised populations. Concentrations of Se in staple cereal crops can be increased through application of… read more here.

Keywords: agro biofortified; trial; malawi; controlled trial ... See more keywords

Aflatoxin contamination of maize flour in Kenya: Results from multi-city, multi-round surveillance

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Published in 2025 at "PLOS One"

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0336687

Abstract: Foodborne illness is a major source of the global burden of disease, but public monitoring of hazards in food systems is overwhelmingly focused on the formal sector in high income countries. We contribute to the… read more here.

Keywords: aflatoxin contamination; flour kenya; maize flour; aflatoxin ... See more keywords