Browsing Division of Food Systems and Bioengineering (MU) by Thesis Semester "2014 Fall"
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Anthocyanins from Norton pomace and color stability analysis for use as a colorant in plain Greek yogurt
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Anthocyanins were extracted, concentrated and then applied as a natural colorant to a food matrix. This project assessed the use of anthocyanins extracted from Norton pomace for use as a natural colorant in Greek yogurt. ... -
Applications of novel nanomaterials to improve food safety
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Comparison of the performance of three SERS substrates for detection of food contaminants
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The use of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to detect food contaminants has become an applicable and effective method as the food safety ... -
The effect of dietary fiber on the physio-chemical and sensorial properties of frozen yogurt
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Dietary fiber is currently added to a wide range of commercial food products including dairy, baked goods, and some frozen desserts. Different types of dietary fiber have different properties and functions when used in ... -
Enhancing microbiological safety of water and food
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Human and animal feces are the main sources of pathogens associated with foodborne and waterborne disease outbreaks. The studies in Volume I proposed ... -
Evaluation of conservation targeting indices on a claypan watershed
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Functional and structural modifications associated with hypertension, obesity and diabetes in the resistance vasculature
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Cardiovascular diseases are considered the leading cause of death nowadays. Hypertension, obesity and type-2 diabetes are deemed major risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. In essential hypertension, ... -
Improved functional properties and health benefits of whey protein by interaction with polysaccharides
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Microrna detection by surface plasmon resonance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the world out of over 100 different known human cancers. Therefore there is a need for better ... -
Plasmonic-enhanced fluorescent conjugated polymer chemosensor for ultra-sensitive detection of nitroaromatic vapors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Rapid degradation of fluorescent conjugated polymers in ambient conditions imposes severe restrictions on their utility for long-term, portable sensing applications. This dissertation discusses the combined use of low-density, ... -
Polyurethane foams containing renewable castor oil replacement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Polyurethane foams have a wide variety of commercial applications in daily life due to their unique advantages. Traditionally, polyurethane foams are made from petroleum-based polyols and isocyanates. Due to the shortage ...