Muhammad Nadeem — новинки

This investigation aimed to explore the antioxidant potential of date fruit extract using butter as an oxidation substrate on the basis of certain instrumental, orthodox analytical techniques and sensory characteristics. The objectives of this study were to characterize the date extract for polyphenolic compounds, free radical scavenging activity and inhibition of nitric oxide macromolecules and to study the effect of various concentrations of the date palm extract on oxidative stability and sensory characteristics. The butter was added with date palm extract and compared with a control, stored at refrigeration and ambient temperature during winter months for 90-days at the interval of 30-days. Supplementation of butters with date palm fruit extract revealed a significant effect on inhibition of peroxide, anisidine and iodine values. Sensory evaluation of supplemented butter added with various concentrations of date palm extract stored revealed the effect of treatments, storage period and their interaction to be significant. The results indicate that ethanolic date palm extract can be used as natural antioxidant source for the long term storage of butter at ambient temperature.

Corporate Social Responsibility has been a prime concern for corporations since last two decades. Different researchers and theorists have developed different findings in this regard. This collection presents new evidences of corporate social responsibility respective to Pakistan and develops understanding for Asian markets. Target sample of the study is banking sector of Pakistan and data is obtained from the annual reports issued by the banks during 2008-2012. Corporate Social Responsibility determinants included spending on donation, education, health and social welfare whereas return on equity, return on asset, earning per share and net profit are used as measures of financial health. This study will help the management in making decisions regarding CSR spending

Different raw materials including twenty one date palm varieties grown in Pakistan were analyzed for their physico-chemical characteristics to assess their suitability for the preparation of date bars. All date varieties are good source of sugars like fructose, minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron, phenolic compounds indicating their antioxidant capacity but are low in anti-nutritional factors and thus are suitable for consumption and processing. On the basis of results of physico-chemical analysis, best suited date variety (Karblain), gram flour (roasted), corn flour (roasted), peanuts and almonds were found suitable to contribute towards nutritional requirements including energy and protein for the preparation of date bars. Protein level in date bars was optimized using Response Surface Methodology. Whey protein concentrate and vetch protein isolates were used for protein supplementation. Date bars were found suitable for storage at ambient conditions upto three months without any deterioration in quality attributes and stability.

Goat milk has better digestibility than cow milk. The milk allergy problem common in infants due to the consumption of cow milk is rarely encountered when replaced with goat milk.Regular intake of goat milk significantly improves the body weight, mineralization of skeleton, increased blood serum vitamin and hemoglobin levels. The nutritional value of sheep milk is high as compared to cow milk. It contains two times more solids than cow milk and has higher levels of vitamin E, water soluble vitamins and minerals. Fatty acid profile of sheep milk is characterized wiht higher content of unsaturated fatty acids which play a vital role in the reduction of harmful LDL-cholesterol. people who suffer from lactose intolerance may enjoy sheep milk without symptoms even though they are unable to take cow milk. Sheep and goat milk enables the lactose intolerant individuals to enjoy milk .

We are what we eat. All living creatures need to take in nutrients to live. Nutrients provide energy for processes in the body and promote growth, maintenance and repair. The classes of nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Sunflower seeds are good source of all these nutrients.Plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, oil crops and whole grains contain many components that are beneficial to human health. Research supports that some of these foods, as part of an overall healthful diet, have the potential to delay the onset of many age-related diseases. These observations have led to continuing research aimed at identifying specific bio-active components in foods, such as antioxidants, which may be responsible for improving and maintaining health. Health and nutrition rank high for consumers who want foods that are as good for them as they are good to eat. Sunflower oil and kernels meet that challenge with their combination of nutrients and health benefits. The consumption of sunflower seeds results in increasing nutrients and phytochemicals in diet and ultimately can lead human beings to healthier life style.