scholarly journals The NOVA system and ultra-processed foods in relation to consumer decision-making in foods choice

10.5219/1358 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 914-920
Author(s):  
Mária Angelovičová ◽  
Lucia Zeleňáková ◽  
Peter Zajác ◽  
Jozef Čapla
Keyword(s):  
Classification System ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Food Samples ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Group 1

The purpose of the study was to investigate strawberry yogurt according to the NOVA food classification system. The object of research were strawberry yogurts from 6 different manufacturers, which are commonly available to food consumers, were randomly selected to investigate food samples under the NOVA food classification system. Based on this food, we present a methodology for assessing food safety with the application of the procedure. At the same time, we justify the classified food to Group 4, i.e. one of the 4 groups according to the NOVA system of food classification on a scientific basis, knowledge from the scientific literature. The evaluated results of the labeling of strawberry yogurt from various producers indicate that they are all classified as ultra-processed foods. Their characteristic feature is that they are industrial products with five or more, and usually many, items. Strawberry yogurt samples from various manufacturers evaluated contained 7 to 12 specific items that are not basic raw material, i.e. unprocessed or minimally processed food of Group 1.

scholarly journals Contents of Boric Acid in Noodles and Processed Foods

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
Zunika Amit ◽  
MUHD HARIZ LUQMAN ABDUL RAHAMN ◽  
Nur Nayli Nasuha Ahmad Rifen ◽  
Nur Hazira Abdul Muti ◽  
JIn Hui Ling
Keyword(s):  
Boric Acid ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Detrimental Effect ◽  
Food Samples ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Food Preservative ◽  
Food Manufacturing ◽  
Food Texture

Boric acid is commonly used as pesticides, antifungal and antiseptics. It was also used as a food preservative to prolong the shelf life and enhance the food texture. In Malaysia, the addition of boric acid during food processing is prohibited due to its detrimental effect on health. In this study, noodles and fish-based processed food from different manufacturers were analysed for their boric acid concentrations by using the curcumin method. The results showed that there was high concentration of boric acid found in the noodles and fish-based processed food samples. The amount of boric acid detected in yellow noodles varied over the four weeks and amongst manufacturers. A similar pattern was also observed for ‘kuey teow’ (flat rice noodle) and ‘kolok’ noodle. The highest amount of boric acid concentrations was found in ‘kuey teow’ followed by yellow noodles and ‘kolok’ noodle. There was also inconsistency in the concentration of boric acid in fish cakes, fish balls and crab sticks. For fish-based products, crab stick contained the highest amount of boric acid followed by fish ball and fish cake. Even though the addition of boric acid to food is banned in Malaysia, the results of this study showed that boric acid is still being used as a food preservative in food manufacturing.

scholarly journals Trends in consumption of ultra-processed foods and obesity in Sweden between 1960 and 2010

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 3096-3107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippa Juul ◽  
Erik Hemmingsson
Keyword(s):  
Food Products ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Processed Products ◽  
Group 1

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate how consumption of ultra-processed foods has changed in Sweden in relation to obesity.DesignNationwide ecological analysis of changes in processed foods along with corresponding changes in obesity. Trends in per capita food consumption during 1960–2010 were investigated using data from the Swedish Board of Agriculture. Food items were classified as group 1 (unprocessed/minimally processed), group 2 (processed culinary ingredients) or group 3 (3·1, processed food products; and 3·2, ultra-processed products). Obesity prevalence data were pooled from the peer-reviewed literature, Statistics Sweden and the WHO Global Health Observatory.SettingNationwide analysis in Sweden, 1960–2010.SubjectsSwedish nationals aged 18 years and older.ResultsDuring the study period consumption of group 1 foods (minimal processing) decreased by 2 %, while consumption of group 2 foods (processed ingredients) decreased by 34 %. Consumption of group 3·1 foods (processed food products) increased by 116 % and group 3·2 foods (ultra-processed products) increased by 142 %. Among ultra-processed products, there were particularly large increases in soda (315 %; 22 v. 92 litres/capita per annum) and snack foods such as crisps and candies (367 %; 7 v. 34 kg/capita per annum). In parallel to these changes in ultra-processed products, rates of adult obesity increased from 5 % in 1980 to over 11 % in 2010.ConclusionsThe consumption of ultra-processed products (i.e. foods with low nutritional value but high energy density) has increased dramatically in Sweden since 1960, which mirrors the increased prevalence of obesity. Future research should clarify the potential causal role of ultra-processed products in weight gain and obesity.

scholarly journals Study of Cargo Vessel Sanitation and the Presence E.Coli Bacteria on Food in the Port Area of Tanjung Perak Surabaya

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Puspita Tri Mutiarani
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Food Samples ◽  
Food Preparation ◽  
Class I ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Laboratory Examination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Port Area ◽  
Port Health

Vessel sanitation is the effort made to prevent infestation of bacteria Escherichia coli as an indicator of contamination of water and foods. This study aimed to identify the presence of the vessel sanitation E.coli bacteria in processed foods in the region cargo vessel Port of Tanjung Perak Surabaya in 2014. This study was observational descriptive with cross-sectional approach. Instrument in this study was the observation form vessel sanitation inspection of Port Health Office Class I Surabaya and the results of laboratory examination of the presence of E.coli bacteria in food on a cargo vessel. The sample size in this study as many as 30 vessels were taken by accidental sampling. The variables of this study was vessel sanitation and the presence of E.coli bacteria in food on a cargo ship. The results showed the ship sanitation in the area of Tanjung Perak Surabaya include kitchen sanitation, sanitary food preparation space, warehouse sanitation, drinking water sanitation, food sanitation, solid waste sanitary mostly have low sanitary risk, where as for the presence of E.coli in processed food the overall cargo vessel food samples contained no E.coli bacteria. Efforts that can be done by keeping the ship clean by crews and sanitation inspection by officer of Port Health Office Class I Surabaya.

CONCENTRATION OF BORATE SALT IN READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT CHUA HANG MARKET IN THAI NGUYEN CITY IN 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dao Duy Khanh ◽  
Truong Thi Thuy Duong
Keyword(s):  
Boric Acid ◽  
Food Samples ◽  
Food Sample ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Average Content ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Objective Description

With the objective description of the actual use borate salt in some processed foods available in the market Chua Hang, Thai Nguyen city in 2020, the study was conducted according to the descriptivemethod, designed to cross- sectional on 60 samples of pre-processed food (pork rolls, pork rolls, vermicelli, meat pie, cast wheels) at the study site. Technical was conducted qualitative and semiquantitative borate salt by Decision 3390/2000/Decision-Minister of Health: “technical conventional regulations qualitative and semi-quantitative borate salt or boric acid” by the Minister of Health. The research results showed that: The number of samples tested positive for borate salt in Chua Hang market quite high, accounting for 80% of the whole food sample. The content of borax at: ≤ 0.5 mg%, accounting for a high percentage (73.3%), but still 6.7% at the level of > 0.5 - 1 mg%. The average content of borax in food samples at Chua Hang market: pork rolls (0.24 ± 0.31), pork rolls (0.27 ± 0.38), vermicelli (0.09 ± 0.14) , meat pie (0.05 ± 0.06), cast cake (0.03 ± 0.04).

scholarly journals Increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods and likely impact on human health: evidence from Brazil

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Augusto Monteiro ◽  
Renata Bertazzi Levy ◽  
Rafael Moreira Claro ◽  
Inês Rugani Ribeiro de Castro ◽  
Geoffrey Cannon
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Food Products ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Minimally Processed ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

AbstractObjectiveTo assess time trends in the contribution of processed foods to food purchases made by Brazilian households and to explore the potential impact on the overall quality of the diet.DesignApplication of a new classification of foodstuffs based on extent and purpose of food processing to data collected by comparable probabilistic household budget surveys. The classification assigns foodstuffs to the following groups: unprocessed/minimally processed foods (Group 1); processed culinary ingredients (Group 2); or ultra-processed ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat food products (Group 3).SettingEleven metropolitan areas of Brazil.SubjectsHouseholds;n13 611 in 1987–8,n16 014 in 1995–5 andn13 848 in 2002–3.ResultsOver the last three decades, the household consumption of Group 1 and Group 2 foods has been steadily replaced by consumption of Group 3 ultra-processed food products, both overall and in lower- and upper-income groups. In the 2002–3 survey, Group 3 items represented more than one-quarter of total energy (more than one-third for higher-income households). The overall nutrient profile of Group 3 items, compared with that of Group 1 and Group 2 items, revealed more added sugar, more saturated fat, more sodium, less fibre and much higher energy density.ConclusionsThe high energy density and the unfavourable nutrition profiling of Group 3 food products, and also their potential harmful effects on eating and drinking behaviours, indicate that governments and health authorities should use all possible methods, including legislation and statutory regulation, to halt and reverse the replacement of minimally processed foods and processed culinary ingredients by ultra-processed food products.

In-vivo evaluation of the effect of cyanoacrylate on prosthetic vascular graft infection – does cyanoacrylate increase the severity of infection?

VASA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-284
Author(s):  
Atıf Yolgosteren ◽  
Gencehan Kumtepe ◽  
Melda Payaslioglu ◽  
Cuneyt Ozakin
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Graft ◽  
Graft Infection ◽  
Vascular Graft Infection ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Prosthetic Vascular Graft Infection ◽  
Group 1

Summary. Background: Prosthetic vascular graft infection (PVGI) is a complication with high mortality. Cyanoacrylate (CA) is an adhesive which has been used in a number of surgical procedures. In this in-vivo study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between PVGI and CA. Materials and methods: Thirty-two rats were equally divided into four groups. Pouch was formed on back of rats until deep fascia. In group 1, vascular graft with polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) was placed into pouch. In group 2, MRSA strain with a density of 1 ml 0.5 MacFarland was injected into pouch. In group 3, 1 cm 2 vascular graft with PET piece was placed into pouch and MRSA strain with a density of 1 ml 0.5 MacFarland was injected. In group 4, 1 cm 2 vascular graft with PET piece impregnated with N-butyl cyanoacrylate-based adhesive was placed and MRSA strain with a density of 1 ml 0.5 MacFarland was injected. All rats were scarified in 96th hour, culture samples were taken where intervention was performed and were evaluated microbiologically. Bacteria reproducing in each group were numerically evaluated based on colony-forming unit (CFU/ml) and compared by taking their average. Results: MRSA reproduction of 0 CFU/ml in group 1, of 1410 CFU/ml in group 2, of 180 200 CFU/ml in group 3 and of 625 300 CFU/ml in group 4 was present. A statistically significant difference was present between group 1 and group 4 (p < 0.01), between group 2 and group 4 (p < 0.01), between group 3 and group 4 (p < 0.05). In terms of reproduction, no statistically significant difference was found in group 1, group 2, group 3 in themselves. Conclusions: We observed that the rate of infection increased in the cyanoacyrylate group where cyanoacrylate was used. We think that surgeon should be more careful in using CA in vascular surgery.

Does Perioperative Hemoglobin A1c Level Affect the Incidence, Pattern and Mortality of Lower Extremity Amputation?

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 354-364
Author(s):  
Hassan Al-Thani ◽  
Moamena El-Matbouly ◽  
Maryam Al-Sulaiti ◽  
Noora Al-Thani ◽  
Mohammad Asim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Hazard Ratio ◽  
Lower Extremity Amputation ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 5 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Extremity Amputation ◽  
Group 1

Background: We hypothesized that perioperative HbA1c influenced the pattern and outcomes of Lower Extremity Amputation (LEA). Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted for all patients who underwent LEA between 2000 and 2013. Patients were categorized into 5 groups according to their perioperative HbA1c values [Group 1 (<6.5%), Group 2 (6.5-7.4%), Group 3 (7.5-8.4%), Group 4 (8.5-9.4%) and Group 5 (≥9.5%)]. We identified 848 patients with LEA; perioperative HbA1c levels were available in 547 cases (Group 1: 18.8%, Group 2: 17.7%, Group 3: 15.0%, Group 4: 13.5% and Group 5: 34.9%). Major amputation was performed in 35%, 32%, 22%, 10.8% and 13.6%, respectively. Results: The overall mortality was 36.5%; of that one quarter occurred during the index hospitalization. Mortality was higher in Group 1 (57.4%) compared with Groups 2-5 (46.9%, 38.3%, 36.1% and 31.2%, respectively, p=0.001). Cox regression analysis showed that poor glycemic control (Group 4 and 5) had lower risk of mortality post-LEA [hazard ratio 0.57 (95% CI 0.35-0.93) and hazard ratio 0.46 (95% CI 0.31-0.69)]; this mortality risk persisted even after adjustment for age and sex but was statistically insignificant. The rate of LEA was greater among poor glycemic control patients; however, the mortality was higher among patients with tight control. Conclusion: The effects of HbA1c on the immediate and long-term LEA outcomes and its therapeutic implications need further investigation.

The Effects of the "XGTQ" Medicine in Treating Cirrhosis in Wistar Rats

2020 ◽  
Vol 06 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngan Nguyen Hoang ◽  
Thang Duong Minh ◽  
Tuan Anh Hoang ◽  
Son Le Ngoc Bich ◽  
Duong Nguyen Huu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Plain Water ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
White Rats ◽  
Collagen Accumulation ◽  
Activity Of Enzymes ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 1

Objectives: Evaluate the effects of "XGTQ" in the treatment of cirrhosis induced by Carbon tetrachloride (CCL4) in combination with alcohol and high-fat diet on Wistar rats. Materials and methods: Cirrhosis on white rats was induced by subcutaneously injecting CC14 at an initial dose of 5,0ml/kg, followed by 1,2ml/kg once a week in 10 weeks. Then, fed with synthetic food, added 20% fat, and 0.05% cholesterol and iron oxalate. Rats were administered every day with plain water and 1 day with water mixed with 30% ethanol. The rats were randomly divided into 5 groups and given distilled water (group 1 and 2 or control group), silymarin (group 3 or reference group) or the "XGTQ" drug extract (group 4, 5) for 4 weeks. Collected blood for biochemical test and liver were dissected to evaluate weight, morphology and quantified 4-hydroxyproline to evaluate fibrosis and collagen accumulation. Results: In cirrhotic wistar rats, "XGTQ" drug at 19.6 g/kg/24h and 58.8 g/kg/24h showed the ability of reducing the activity of enzymes AST, ALT in the blood (p<0.01), increasing plasma albumin and decreasing prothrobin time (p<.05); improving physical condition, macroscopic and microscopic images of H&E-stained liver; decreasing the concentration of hydroxyproline in the liver and reducing the level of cirrhosis on the masson-stained templates. The effects of "XGTQ" increased with the dose, and was equivalent to silymarin at the dose of 70 mg/kg/24h. Conclusion: The extract of "XGTQ" drug is effective in treating cirrhosis in Wistar rats.

Association between cervical disc disease and lesions of multiple sclerosis

2021 ◽  
pp. 197140092098356
Author(s):  
Marwan Alkrenawi ◽  
Michael Osherov ◽  
Azaria Simonovich ◽  
Jonathan Droujin ◽  
Ron Milo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Cervical Disc ◽  
Cervical Disc Disease ◽  
Disc Disease ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Demyelinating Lesions ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Background Cervical discopathy and demyelinating lesions often co-exist in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Our study examines the possible association between these two pathologies. Methods Medical records and cervical magnetic resonance imaging scans of MS patients with cervical discopathy who were seen at our MS clinic during 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. The severity of the disc disease was classified as grade I (no compression), grade II (compression of the dural sac) and grade III (cord compression). The spinal cord in each scan was divided into six segments corresponding to the intervertebral space of the spine (C1–C6). Each segment was defined as containing demyelinating lesion and disc pathology (group 1), demyelinating lesion without disc pathology (group 2), disc pathology without demyelinating lesion (group 3) and no demyelinating lesion or disc pathology (group 4). Fisher’s exact test was used to test the association between demyelinating lesions and disc pathology. Results Thirty-four MS patients with cervical discopathy were included in the study (26 females; average age 42.9 ± 13.7 years; average disease duration 8.4 ± 5.4 years). A total of 204 spinal cord segments were evaluated. Twenty-four segments were classified as group 1, 27 segments as group 2, 52 segments as group 3 and 101 segments as group 4. There was no association between demyelinating lesions and the grade of disc disease ( p = 0.1 for grade I, p = 0.3 for grade II and p = 1 for grade III disc disease). Conclusion Our study did not find any association between cervical disc disease and demyelinating spinal cord lesion.

scholarly journals Donor Recipient Chimeric Cells Induce Chimerism and Extend Survival of Vascularized Composite Allografts

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Cwykiel ◽  
Arkadiusz Jundzill ◽  
Aleksandra Klimczak ◽  
Maria Madajka-Niemeyer ◽  
Maria Siemionow
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Bone Marrow Cells ◽  
Fluorescent Microscopy ◽  
Study Endpoint ◽  
Solid Organ ◽  
Post Transplant ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Cell Based Therapy ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 1

AbstractThis study evaluated the efficacy of donor recipient chimeric cell (DRCC) therapy created by fusion of donor and recipient derived bone marrow cells (BMC) in chimerism and tolerance induction in a rat vascularized composite allograft (VCA) model. Twenty-four VCA (groin flaps) from MHC-mismatched ACI (RT1a) donors were transplanted to Lewis (RT1l) recipients. Rats were randomly divided into (n = 6/group): Group 1—untreated controls, Groups 2—7-day immunosuppression controls, Group 3—DRCC, and Group 4—DRCC with 7-day anti-αβTCR monoclonal antibody and cyclosporine A protocol. DRCC created by polyethylene glycol-mediated fusion of ACI and Lewis BMC were cultured and transplanted (2–4 × 106) to VCA recipients via intraosseous delivery route. Flow cytometry assessed peripheral blood chimerism while fluorescent microscopy and PCR tested the presence of DRCC in the recipient’s blood, bone marrow (BM), and lymphoid organs at the study endpoint (VCA rejection). No complications were observed after DRCC intraosseous delivery. Group 4 presented the longest average VCA survival (79.3 ± 30.9 days) followed by Group 2 (53.3 ± 13.6 days), Group 3 (18 ± 7.5 days), and Group 1 (8.5 ± 1 days). The highest chimerism level was detected in Group 4 (57.9 ± 6.2%) at day 7 post-transplant. The chimerism declined at day 21 post-transplant and remained at 10% level during the entire follow-up period. Single dose of DRCC therapy induced long-term multilineage chimerism and extended VCA survival. DRCC introduces a novel concept of customized donor-recipient cell-based therapy supporting solid organ and VCA transplants.

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