Agricultural Chemistry: Recent submissions

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Synergistic effects of oleogelators in tailoring the properties of oleogels: A review.

Sivakanthan, S.; Fawzia, S.; Madhujith, T.; Karim, A. (Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2022)

Conventional solid fats play a crucial role as an ingredient in many processedfoods. However, these fats contain a high amount of saturated fats andtransfats.Legislations and dietary recommendations related to these two ...
Potential of Chlorella sp. grown in wastewater on the growth and yield of Amaranthus sp.

Saththivel, P.; Jeyakumar, K.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Ketheesan, B. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022)

Global usage of chemical fertilizer has been increasing over the last three decades to meet the food demand due to the growing population. Consequently, this can lead to soil degradation (Shaaban et al., 2010). Organic ...
Comparison of Proximate and Antioxidant Properties of the Developed Herbal Biscuits

Nayanajith, R.P.D.N.; Dharmasiri, P.G.N.H.; Vasantharuba, S. (Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka - 2022, 2022)

Biscuit is a common baked snack in Sri Lanka. This study was aimed to develop a herbal biscuit by incorporating the herbal mixer which was made with coriander (Coriandrum sativum), cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), curry ...
Assessment of Quality of Coconut Oil and Sesame Oil Available in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka

Vithusha, B.; Sivakanthan, S. (Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka - 2022, 2022)

Consumption of edible oils that are adulterated with poor quality oils is a major threat to human health. This study was aimed to determine the quality of coconut oil and sesame oil available for sale in Jaffna district ...
Evaluation of Fat Content and Fatty Acid Profile of Selected Bakery Products Available in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka

Thivya, S.; Sivakanthan, S. (Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka - 2022, 2022)

Bakery products play a vital role in the daily diet of most Sri Lankans. Solid fats used in bakery products contain a significant quantity of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) and industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFAs), ...
Antioxidant Properties of Chips made from Banana Pseudo-stem

Christella, C.A. (Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka - 2022, 2022)

This study evaluated the antioxidant properties namely total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), antioxidant capacity, and DPPH radical scavenging activity of chips made from banana pseudo-stem. The ...
Effect of spirulina sp. In combination with inorganic or organic fertilizers on growth and yield of okra (abelmoschus esculentus l)

Rumana, K.H.; Jeyakumar, K.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Kirisan, A. (Proceedings of the 10th YSF Symposium - 2022, 2022)

Organic agriculture has emerged as a major focus field globally nowadays. The usage of chemical fertilizers alone has several adverse effects on the environment and human wellbeing, in addition, they must be replenished ...
Production of Green Banana Powder Sauce from Ambul and Puwalu Varieties and Evaluate their Physicochemical, Antioxidant Properties and Shelf Life

Galagedara, G.M.S.N.; Sarathadevi, R.; Vasantharuba, S. (Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka - 2022, 2022)

The goal of this research was to make green banana sauce from Ambul and Puwalu banana varieties harvested in Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka, and to evaluate their antioxidant properties (total phenolic content (TPC), total ...
Perception of Consumers on the Color Coding System for Beverages

Promila, J.; Sivakanthan, S.; Madhujith, T. (Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka - 2021, 2021)

Consumption of excessive sugar is one of the factors contributing to overweight, obesity, and non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cancer. In spite of the negative health implications, the consumption ...
Formulation Palmyrah Jaggery by Incorporating Cassia auriculata Aqueous Extract as a Natural Sweetener for Diabetic Patients

Abinaya, K.; Vasantharuba, S.; Thayalini, T. (4 th International Conference on Food and Nutrition, 2021)

Cassia auriculata (Avarai) is one of the medicinal plant which acts as an antidiabetic in diabetic patients. Palmyrah jaggery is the natural sweetener and adjuvant which helps to maintain the blood glucose level as it ...
Formulation of organic liquid fertilizers and their effects on germination of selected seeds and growth and yield of chilli (Capsicum frutescens L.)

Kalaivani, S.; Gnanavelrajah, N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2021)

The present study was aimed to formulate organic liquid fertilizers using banana pseudostem and to assess their potential use in the germination of selected seeds (i.e., chilli, curry chilli, lettuce, and water spinach), ...
Development of Herbal Biscuit and Evaluation of Sensory and Nutritional Quality

Nayanajith, R.P.D.N.; Vasantharuba, S.; Dharmasiri, P.G.N.H. (Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021) Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka,, 2021)

In Sri Lanka, biscuits are a popular baked snack food. This research was carried out to develop a herbal biscuit incorporating herbal powder mixer of coriander (Coriandrum sativum), cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), ...
Development of Banana Pseudo-Stem Incorporated Chips and Study the Acceptability of the Product

Aruna Christella, C.; Sarathadevi, R.; Vasantharuba, S. (Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021) Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka,, 2021)

The banana pseudo-stem is an underutilized by-product of banana cultivation and is available throughout the year in Sri Lanka. It is rich in dietary fiber with many health benefits. The study was aimed to develop a ...
Production of Green Banana Powder from Ambul and Puwalu Varieties and Comparisons of their Physicochemical, Antioxidant Properties and Shelf-life Evaluation

Sanduni Nuwanthika Galagedara, G. M.; Sarathadevi, R.; Vasantharuba, S. (Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021) Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka,, 2021)

Banana is the major fruit available in Sri Lanka subjected to undergo a higher level of postharvest losses due to its perishable nature. This can be overcome by harvesting it in the immature stage and converting it ...
Potential use of Chlorella sp. Grown in Parboiled Effluent on Growth and Yield of Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatica L.)

Saththivel, P.; Jeyakumar, K.; Gnanavelrajah, N.; Ketheesan, B. (Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Dry Zone Agriculture (ICDA 2021) Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Usage of organic fertilizers is the best solution to overcome the detrimental effects caused by synthetic fertilizers. However, readily available quality organic fertilizers are limited. Microalgae could be used as bio ...
Production and characterization of biodegradable packaging film incorporated with micro crystalline cellulose extracted from peanut shell

Husna, M.F.F.; Vasantharuba, S. (Conference Proceeding -2022 Emerging Concepts & Technologies in Foods, 2022)

Synthetic, petroleum-based products are commonly used for food packaging applications, resulting in pollution of the environment. This created a need to develop biodegradable polymers and polymer-based films to maintain ...
Evaluation of antioxidant properties of raw and boiled banana pseudo-stem

Aruna Christella, C.; Sarathadevi, R.; Vasantharuba, S. (Conference Proceeding -2022 Food Nutrition, Health & Immunity, 2022)

The banana pseudo-stem is a by-product of banana cultivation and is available throughout the year in Sri Lanka. It has many health beneficial properties, including antioxidant properties. Therefore, the present study ...
Physical and chemical properties of green banana powder from ambul and puwalu (musa spp.) Varieties

Galagedara, G.M.S.N.; Rajendran, S.; Vasantharuba, S. (Conference Proceeding -2022 Food of Plant, Animal & Microbial Origin, 2022)

Green banana powder is a good source of resistant starch and also has prebiotic constituents present promote the growth of beneficial bacteria. This study was aimed to evaluate the physical (bulk density, water, and ...
Analysis of proximate and antioxidant properties of coriander, cinnamon, curry leaves, ginger and liquorice

Nayanajith, R.P.D.N.; Vasantharuba, S.; Dharmasiri, P.G.N.H. (Conference Proceeding -2022 Food Nutrition, Health & Immunity, 2022)

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), curry leaves (Murraya koenigii), ginger (Zingiber officinale), and liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) are commonly used herbs and spices in Sri Lanka for ...
Assessment of Fatty acid profile of some selected edible oils available in the Jaffna district.

Vithusha, B.; Sivakanthan, S. (Proceedings of the Conference on Multidisciplinary Research-2021, 2021-10)

Background: Lipids play a vital role in human health in different ways; they serve as an energy source, a component of cell membranes, hormones and carrier for lipid-soluble bioactives. Edible oils are the major source ...

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