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Effects of Food Processing, Storage, and Cooking on Nutrients in Plant-Based Foods
Published in Nicole M. Farmer, Andres Victor Ardisson Korat, Cooking for Health and Disease Prevention, 2022
Long-term storage of grains: Once dried, cereal grains may be stored for several months in concrete silos. It is essential to carefully control the moisture and temperature of the grains with proper ventilation. Additionally, leaks should be avoided to prevent external moisture to enter the silo and increase the moisture content of the grains. Mold growth and insects are the main risks to which grains are exposed during long-term storage. Thus, proper handling procedures are required to avoid crop losses or damage of product integrity. Suitable conditions for mold growth are present when the moisture content of the cereal is above 14.5% in a relatively wide range of storage temperatures. A few examples of molds and their associated crop and health-related effects include Aspergillus species, which require cereal moisture content ranging from 15% to 20% and may damage germination and cause slow heating of the product, and Penicillium species, which may produce mycotoxins under the appropriate moisture and temperature.
Rhinitis
Published in Pudupakkam K Vedanthan, Harold S Nelson, Shripad N Agashe, PA Mahesh, Rohit Katial, Textbook of Allergy for the Clinician, 2021
Vinay Mehta, Srinivasan Ramanuja, Pramod S Kelkar
Every indoor environment has some mold present and moisture control is the key to mold growth control. Therefore, for indoor mold sensitivity, we recommend keeping the relative humidity indoors below 50%, covering cold surfaces such as water pipes with insulation and increasing the air temperature. Visible mold can be remediated using several simple measures. The least expensive and most effective means of removing surface mold involves scrubbing contaminated nonporous hard surfaces with detergent and water and then drying the area completely. Disinfectants or biocides, such as a diluted chlorine bleach solution are not usually necessary. Any contaminated areas in which mold has embedded itself, such as a porous wall, floor, carpet or upholstered area, need to be removed or replaced. A certified industrial hygienist is preferred if professional remediation is required.
The Fabricated Organic Food Market
Published in David Lightsey, The Myths about Nutrition Science, 2019
The 2014 Penn State blog also stated:23While there is little support to indicate organic is safer, in some cases, there actually may be increased risk. Organic farmers and processors do not have the arsenal of preventive measures available that conventional farmers and processors do, so spoilage and pests can be a bigger issue. One issue in particular . . . mold spoilage . . . has the potential to increase the risk of mycotoxins, byproducts of mold growth that can cause serious health consequences. Cleaning and sanitizing also becomes more difficult since there are limited choices of what can be used. The same goes with preservatives.
Polymeric middle ear prosthesis enriched with silver nanoparticles – first clinical results
Published in Expert Review of Medical Devices, 2019
Magdalena Ziąbka, Katarzyna Malec
The microbiological assessment was based on the analyses of bacteriological and mycological results after a week and subsequently 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after the surgery. No direct germ cell growth was observed, no yeast-like and mold growth fungi were found, and no chronic middle ear infection was found. The observations using a scanning electron microscope and spot EDX analysis were performed on the swabs 12 months after the operation. The tests did not reveal the presence of bacteria or fungi (Figure 4). For all the patients the pictures show a compact structure that corresponds to the chemical composition of soft tissue. In the EDS analysis, a high content of carbon, oxygen and small amounts of sodium, sulfur, chlorine, potassium, and calcium were observed. Such a chemical composition is typical for organic matter.
Determinants of uncontrolled asthma among adult asthmatic patients on follow-up at chest clinic of Jimma medical center: unmatched case-control study
Published in Journal of Asthma, 2022
Leta Adugna Geleta, Lelisa Sena Dadi, Alemayehu Atomsa Sona
In this study, patients who reported to have lived in old homes were more likely to have uncontrolled asthma compared to those who have lived in homes constructed in the past 20 years. This result is supported by a study done in Poland (35), which demonstrated that there is a statistically significant difference with respect to asthma control between people who live in older homes and those who live in recently constructed homes. This might be because old homes increase dampness and facilitate mold growth that precipitates and worsen asthma symptoms resulting in uncontrolled asthma.
Comparative lyophilized platelet-rich plasma wafer and powder for wound-healing enhancement: formulation, in vitro and in vivo studies
Published in Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2019
Ghada E. Yassin, Marwa H. S. Dawoud, Reham Wasfi, Ahmed Maher, Ahmed M. Fayez
The formulations were either white (for the PRP-free wafers) or yellowish white (for the lyophilized PRP powder and PRP wafers) in color, as presented in Figure 1(a–c), respectively. All the wafers remained free of mold growth and without any change in odor or color over a 3 months period (freeze at −20 °C after sealing) when compared with freshly prepared wafers. These results suggest that wafers maintain the desired appearance of a wound dressing and display stable storage characteristics.