Consumer demand for functional foods is an increasing trend in the new century. The aim of this study was to develop a low-fat gluten-free functional multi-grain beverage by improving nutritional and flavor profiles. In ...

Distinctive milk composition variations have been identified among indigenous cattle and high-yielding exotic cattle breeds. A better milk compositional profile leads to dairy products with enhanced technological and ...

Non-dairy milk is an evolving food category among consumers who are looking for vegan products as a solution for lactose intolerance and those allergic to milk proteins. The use of plant-based milk alternatives is a growing ...

Carrion insects visit the carcass in a predictable order depending on different decomposition stages of the carcass, which is referred to as insect succession. The position and the placement of the carcass affect the rate ...

The mangrove forests, which support the survival of both terrestrial and aquatic inhabitants, are considered some of the most productive ecosystems. Mangrove faunal diversity is well known for its vertebrates and invertebrates ...

The species richness, abundance and distribution of butterflies associated with a home garden, which was comprised of three micro-habitats; a grassland [GL], shrubland [SL] and disturbed-forest [DF], at “Hanguranketha” ...

Psychotria sarmentosa Blume. is a climbing shrub belonging to the family Rubiaceae. It is also called “Gonica” in Sinhala. The aqueous extract of the leaves is used in traditional medicine to treat wounds and bruises. The ...

Allergic rhinitis and asthma are common diseases of the immune system that negatively affect general health, quality of life, and social relationships. Many studies have been conducted to evaluate treatment options for ...

Montmorillonite (MMT) is naturally found as a clay mineral in Sri Lanka. It is an aluminosilacate crystalline compound with a layered structure. In this structure, an octahedral sheet of aluminum-oxygen (Al − O) is sandwiched ...