Sökning: "Opuntia ficus-indica"
Hittade 4 uppsatser innehållade orden Opuntia ficus-indica.
1. Characterization of Nopal cactus cladode flours regarding dietary fiber and starch content, and their effects on postprandial glycemic regulation
Master-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Sammanfattning : Background: Previous study found that 2 batches of Nopal flour supplied by the same suppliers at different time was performing different results in in vitro studies and the quality of Nopal flour might thus be different. Besides, investigation on whether the soluble or the insoluble fraction of the Nopal flour suspensions contributed to the glycemic modulation was still necessary. LÄS MER
2. Examination of Nopal Cactus Cladodes and its Effect on Postprandial Glycemic Regualtion through a Pilot Meal study on Healthy Volunteers
Master-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Sammanfattning : Opuntia ficus-indica is a cactus plant rich in dietary fiber and vitamins. It can be considered as a functional food, and some of its extracted components can be added as functional ingredients to improve postprandial glycemic regulation. LÄS MER
3. Water Insoluble Fraction of Nopal (Opuntia ficus) Cladodes Beneficially Affects Postprandial Appetite-related Variables, while the Soluble Fraction Has No Effect: A Randomized Crossover Study in Healthy Volunteers
Master-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Sammanfattning : Introduction: The world has witnessed a global trend of increasing obesity, which is directly linked to non-communicable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). The epidemic of obesity is largely associated with consumption of high calorie diets and low physical activity. LÄS MER
4. Introduced Opuntia spp. in Madagascar : problems and opportunities
L3-uppsats, SLU/SLU External RelationsSammanfattning : Several Opuntia species have been introduced to southern Madagascar and are today affecting the local economy. Especially the species Opuntia stricta has been recorded as a dangerous weed. The information about which species that are present and how they are affecting the life of the people in southern Madagascar has not earlier been described. LÄS MER