Search for dissertations about: "foods"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 281 swedish dissertations containing the word foods.
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1. Analysis of Acrylamide and Anthocyanins in Foods : Extraction Optimization for Challenging Analytes
Abstract : In this thesis, the main concern has been to improve the reliability of different parts of the analytical workflow (Paper I, II, IV &V). Additionally, one of the resulting optimized methods was used in a real application (Paper III). Paper I-II concerned the extraction of acrylamide (AA) from foods. READ MORE
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2. Consumer Perception of Organic and Genetically Modified Foods : Health and Environmental Considerations
Abstract : The aim was to study consumer attitudes to and perceptions of organic and genetically modified (GM) foods and factors influencing the purchase/non purchase of these two types of foods. Data were collected by two questionnaire surveys (random nation-wide samples of 2000 consumers, response rate 58% and 39% respectively) and one interview study (n=40). READ MORE
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3. Antioxidants in Bolivian Plant Foods. Antioxidant Capacity, Flavonoids and other Phenolic Compounds
Abstract : The total antioxidant capacity was measured and the major phenolic and flavonoid compounds were identified and quantified in a selection of Bolivian crops growing at different altitudes above seal level (a.s.l.). READ MORE
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4. To Choose or not to Choose Functional Foods, that is the Question : Swedish Consumers’ and Health-care Professionals’ Attitudes to and Use of Functional Foods
Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate attitudes to functional foods (here defined as foods with health claims) among Swedish consumers and health-care professionals. The aim is also to survey demographics and health interests associated with the consumption of functional foods among Swedish consumers. READ MORE
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5. Satiating effects of rye foods
Abstract : The satiating capacity of foods and meals is affected by caloric content, but also varies with several aspects of food composition (e.g. macronutrient composition, energy density, fibre content and food structure). Rye is a cereal that possesses interesting characteristics with the potential to increase satiety. READ MORE