Search for dissertations about: "Amaranthus"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word Amaranthus.
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1. The Challenges of Analyzing the Molecular Properties of Starch
Abstract : Both the nutritional and functional properties of starch are directly influenced by the molecular structure of its polymers: amylose and amylopectin. It is therefore important to have reproducible methods for quantifying the molecular size. READ MORE
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2. Integrated Agriculture and Aquaculture Systems (IAA) for Enhanced Food Production and Income Diversification in Tanzania
Abstract : Aquaculture production in Tanzania has increased in recent years, responding to an increased demand for fish, partly because of an increasing population and declining catches of wild fish. However, the current aquaculture production is still low, dominated by small scale farming systems, that are struggling with a number of challenges such as lack of improved fish breeds, feeds, technical skills and low adoption rates. READ MORE
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3. Utilization of Andean grain flours in the development of wheat flour dough
Abstract : Bread dough was studied in relation to three Andean grain flours, quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa), amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) and canahua (Chenopodium pallidicaule), as partial replacements for wheat flour with the perspectives of dough and breadmaking. This thesis deals with the understanding of both dough as a complex system, consisting of various water-filled polymers, and dough as a viscoelastic material, with different responses to deformations, in order to contribute to possibilities for improvements in dough analysis and development of novel products. READ MORE
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4. Evaluation of potential antidiabetic and antibacterial activities of Bolivian nutraceutical plants
Abstract : Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a health problem worldwide that requires the search for novel therapeutic strategies. Natural products are a source of potential therapies due to their acceptation and traditional use or consumption. READ MORE