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  • Encapsulation of Bifidobacterium longum for use in Dairy products 
    Jeyakumar, M.; Ghoddusi, H. (Proceedings of Wayamba University International Conference, 2016)
    Fermented dairy products are set up as vehicle for delivering probiotics. The survival in the product and during passage through upper digestive tract is an important criterion for probiotics. Therefore the enhancement in ...
  • Effect of storage temperature on ripening on banana (Musa spp) 
    Menaka, S. (Proceedings of Jaffna Science Association, 2016)
    Harvesting maturity of fruits is an important aspect in determining the final quality in the market. Both immature and overripe fruits end up with mechanical damage and poor sensory quality. Banana is a climatic fruit which ...
  • Banana Leaf Meal, A Tamil Traditional Way of Eating 
    Menaka, S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)
    Leaves are the prime plates to serve food since the time human lived in forests. Serving food on banana leaves is a long standing Tamil culinary tradition especially in Sri Lanka and South India. Following the traditions ...
  • Jaffna ‘Odiyal Koozh’ a Hidden Treasure of Palmyrah 
    Menaka, S. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2019)
    Palmyrah (Borassusflabellifer) is a nature’s gift to the Northern Province of Sri Lanka and the economical crop gives livelihood to the residents due to its food and nonfood values. Palmyrah tuber (odiyal) is an edible ...
  • Challenges faced by small scale food industries during covid-19 
    Menaka, S. (University of Colombo, Sriplalee Campus, 2021)
    Food insecurity is a critical problem faced by the people in developing countries like Sri Lanka. Food processing sector plays a major role in a country’s economy as it acts as a bridge between agriculture and industry. ...