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Showing 1 to 20 of 359 for “"beverages"”.
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Categorization and Sensory Profiling of Functional Beverages
… variety of commercially-available functional beverages has resulted in a beverage segment that is not clearly defined or understood. The rapid increase in functional beverages has also resulted in the lack of understanding of the sensory, chemical, and physical effects of functional …
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Flavor chemistry of lemon-lime carbonated beverages
… three commercial brands of lemon-lime carbonated beverages were quantified using static headspace solid phase microextraction (SPME) combined with stable isotope dilution assays (SIDA). The compounds chosen for quantification were 2,3-dehydro-1,8-cineole, 1,8-cineole, octanal, nonanal, decanal, …
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Functionality of Azadirachta indica A. Juss (neem) in beverages
… are being incorporated today into foods and beverages to meet the health expectations of consumers from their diet. There is an intense curiosity among analytical chemists to identify the compounds that contribute to the health benefits. Azadirachta indica A. Juss is one such medicinal tree, …
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Mouthfeel Sensory Attributes and Physical Properties of Carbonated Beverages
… differences between diet and regular carbonated beverages. Modifying the physical properties of diet beverages, by ingredient addition or substitution, to match those of regular carbonated beverages will allow decreased perception in the overall mouthfeel differences between the two product types.
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Time to Sodium Absorption At Rest Between Three Different Beverages
… hours of rest following ingestion of 3 different beverages of varying Na+ concentration ([Na+]). <bold>Design:</bold> Randomized crossover design to examine the effects of the ingestion of water (W), carbohydrate electrolyte beverage (CEB), and enhanced carbohydrate electrolyte beverage (E-CEB) on …
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The Chemistry of Flavonoids in Model Beverages and Human Milk
… shown to interact with multiple components in beverages including macromolecules, minerals, certain vitamins, and other flavonoids. Furthermore, environmental conditions including light exposure, elevated temperatures, and relative humidity have been shown to modify flavonoid stability. …
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PEDOT Electrodes as Redox Mediators for Determination of Antioxidants in Beverages
… to analyse antioxidants at levels present in beverages. In this study, the detection of beverage antioxidants was achieved by covering the electrode with a poly3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (PEDOT) film, which is a conducting polymer. Polymerization was performed electrochemically with 0.1 M …
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Sugar-sweetened beverages in Nigeria: Affordability and expenditure and price elasticities
This research examines how consumers in Nigeria respond to income and price changes of carbonated soft drinks (CSDs). I first analysed the trend in CSD and fruit juice affordability between 2005 and 2018. I subsequently estimated the own-price, cross-price and income elasticities of sugar, CSDs, …
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Characterization of Fava Bean Hydrolysates for Future Use in Protein Enriched Beverages
… as an ingredient in plant-based, non-dairy beverages. Their high protein content and balanced amino acid profile make them a promising alternative to whey protein, which is non-vegan and a common allergen. This study aimed to determine how partial hydrolysis of fava bean protein isolate …
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Impacts of the Seattle sweetened beverage tax on perceived healthfulness of sweetened beverages
… in reduced purchasing volumes of sweetened beverages. However, it’s unclear whether the tax plays a role in shifting perceptions about sweetened beverages and their health impacts. We utilized pre-tax and post-tax survey data collected from Seattle and comparison area residents to compare …
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The Interaction of Iron with Proteins and Sugars in Biological Fluids and Beverages
Iron is one of the most common trace elements in natural water sources and an important component to living systems. The existence of iron may not only cause metallic flavor, it may also deeply impact health of human and animals by interacting with constituents in the related biological fluids such …
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Sugar-sweetened beverages and household sugar consumption patterns among adults living in Southgate, Phoenix
Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Applied Science in Food and Nutrition, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2024.
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A theory-based exploration of adding sugar to beverages in Lebanese public school children
… here explore the behaviour of adding sugar to beverages and especially milk which has already been observed in the Middle East, but only anecdotally in Lebanon. This dissertation investigated adding sugar behaviors to beverages in the diet of Lebanese children and from the perspectives of …
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International Trade in Selected Processed Foods and Beverages (Beef, Beer, Economic, Marketing Theory, Distribution)
… international trade in processed foods and beverages was derived from the following seven theories: absolute and comparative advantage, factor endowment, scale economy, preference similarity, trade barriers and marketing channels. They were explained, their empirical findings discussed, and …
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Factors influencing consumer brand choice of cordial beverages: a case of spaka cordial drinks brand.
… the buying decision of consumers of cordial beverages were marital status, taste, brand name, advertising and packaging. The study concluded that manufacturers of drinks, particularly Spaka brand, should focus on the quality of their drinks. Specifically, there is need to advertise the drink …
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Factors influencing consumer brand choice of cordial beverages: a case of spaka cordial drinks brand.
… the buying decision of consumers of cordial beverages were marital status, taste, brand name, advertising and packaging. The study concluded that manufacturers of drinks, particularly Spaka brand, should focus on the quality of their drinks. Specifically, there is need to advertise the drink …
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The Formative Evaluation of an Educational Tool to Help Curb Children's Intake of Sugary Beverages
Since 1977, consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has doubled and the average portion size has increased by 46% (Rader, 2014). The impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on a child's health could be detrimental; identifying cost-effective methods to reduce to reduce their intake is an active area …
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Assessing the Role of Total Quality Management on Foods and Beverages Companies in Dar es Salaam
… of Total Quality Management (TQM) to Foods and Beverages Companies in Tanzania. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design, in order to study different types of the involved stakeholders two strata were created basing on the roles. A total of 7 industries and 4 regulatory authorities …
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Cold plasma-induced quality changes in foods and beverages and plasma’s potential use in space exploration
The long duration and extreme environment of space missions have led to significant challenges (weight loss and food aversion) in providing sustenance for astronauts. Traditional treatments that extend the shelf-life of food are often synonymous with reduced sensorial quality. Furthermore, future …
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Three essays on nutrition and health: sugar-sweetened beverages, postpartum military wellness, and online grocery shopping
This dissertation comprises three distinct, yet interconnected essays on nutrition and health, exploring behavioral and policy factors that shape and influence nutrition status, food choices, and health outcomes. The first chapter presents a structural model based on the socioecological theory to …
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