Food safety knowledge, attitude, and hygiene practices of street-cooked food handlers in North Dayi District, Ghana

BACKGROUND@#Food safety and hygiene are currently a global health apprehension especially in unindustrialized countries as a result of increasing food-borne diseases (FBDs) and accompanying deaths. This study aimed at assessing knowledge, attitude, and hygiene practices (KAP) of food safety among street-cooked food handlers (SCFHs) in North Dayi District, Ghana.@*METHODS@#This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 407 SCFHs in North Dayi District, Ghana. The World Health Organization's Five Keys to Safer Food for food handlers and a pretested structured questionnaire were adapted for data collection among stationary SCFHs along principal streets. Significant parameters such as educational status, average monthly income, registered SCFHs, and food safety training course were used in bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models to calculate the power of the relationships observed.@*RESULTS@#The majority 84.3% of SCFHs were female and 56.0% had not attended a food safety training course. This study showed that 67.3%, 58.2%, and 62.9% of SCFHs had good levels of KAP of food safety, respectively. About 87.2% showed a good attitude of separating uncooked and prepared meal before storage. Good knowledge of food safety was 2 times higher among registered SCFHs compared to unregistered [cOR=1.64, p=0.032]. SCFHs with secondary education were 4 times good at hygiene practices of food safety likened to no education [aOR=4.06, p=0.003]. Above GHc1500 average monthly income earners were 5 times good at hygiene practices of food safety compared to below GHc500 [aOR=4.89, p=0.006]. Registered SCFHs were 8 times good at hygiene practice of food safety compared to unregistered [aOR=7.50, p<0.001]. The odd for good hygiene practice of food safety was 6 times found among SCFHs who had training on food safety courses likened to those who had not [aOR=5.97, p<0.001].@*CONCLUSIONS@#Over half of the SCFHs had good levels of KAP of food safety. Registering as SCFH was significantly associated with good knowledge and hygiene practices of food safety. Therefore, our results may present an imperative foundation for design to increase food safety and hygiene practice in the district, region, and beyond.

Biomass-fuelled improved cookstove intervention to prevent household air pollution in Northwest Ethiopia: a cluster randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND@#Household air pollution from biomass fuels burning in traditional cookstoves currently appeared as one of the most serious threats to public health with a recent burden estimate of 2.6 million premature deaths every year worldwide, ranking highest among environmental risk factors and one of the major risk factors of any type globally. Improved cookstove interventions have been widely practiced as potential solutions. However, studies on the effect of improved cookstove interventions are limited and heterogeneous which suggested the need for further research.@*METHODS@#A cluster randomized controlled trial study was conducted to assess the effect of biomass-fuelled improved cookstove intervention on the concentration of household air pollution compared with the continuation of an open burning traditional cookstove. A total of 36 clusters were randomly allocated to both arms at a 1:1 ratio, and improved cookstove intervention was delivered to all households allocated into the treatment arm. All households in the included clusters were biomass fuel users and relatively homogenous in terms of basic socio-demographic and cooking-related characteristics. Household air pollution was determined by measuring the concentration of indoor fine particulate, and the effect of the intervention was estimated using the Generalized Estimating Equation.@*RESULTS@#A total of 2031 household was enrolled in the study across 36 randomly selected clusters in both arms, among which data were obtained from a total of 1977 households for at least one follow-up visit which establishes the intention-to-treat population dataset for analysis. The improved cookstove intervention significantly reduces the concentration of household air pollution by about 343 μg/m@*CONCLUSIONS@#The biomass-fuelled improved cookstove intervention significantly reduces the concentration of household air pollution compared to the traditional method. This suggests that the implementation of these cookstove technologies may be necessary to achieve household air pollution exposure reductions.@*TRIAL REGISTRATION@#The trial project was retrospectively registered on August 2, 2018, at the clinical trials.gov registry database ( https://clinicaltrials.gov/ ) with the NCT03612362 registration identifier number.

Efecto de cocción en horno convencional y microondas sobre rancidez, pérdida por cocción y diferencia sensorial de hamburguesas / Effect of conventional oven versus microwave cooking on rancidity, cooking loss and sensory difference of hamburger patties

El uso de microondas está muy extendido a nivel doméstico gracias a su rapidez y facilidad de uso. El objetivo del presente trabajo es comparar el efecto de cocción de hamburguesas de distintos tipos de carne, en microondas y en horno convencional, sobre la pérdida de peso y estabilidad oxidativa. Además, determinar si existen diferencias desde el punto de vista sensorial aplicando una prueba triangular, comparando 2 productos presentados en tríos, uno que corresponde a hamburguesa cocida en microondas y otro a hamburguesa cocida en horno convencional. Se adquirieron hamburguesas de pollo, pavo, cerdo y vacuno en el comercio, se cocinaron en horno convencional y en microondas. Se calculó pérdida por cocción, se evaluó la rancidez y diferencias sensoriales entre hamburguesas del mismo tipo de carne, cocidas en distinto tipo de horno. La pérdida por cocción fue menor en hamburguesas cocidas en microondas. La acidez e índice de peróxido aumentaron en las muestras cocidas en ambos tipos de hornos respecto a hamburguesas crudas. La acidez fue mayor en hamburguesas cocidas en horno convencional, y el índice de peróxido fue mayor en hamburguesas cocidas en microondas, llegando a 10,6 meq O2/kg. En el análisis sensorial se encontraron diferencias significativas (p<0,05) entre las hamburguesas cocidas en horno convencional y en microondas. Resulta mejor opción cocinar hamburguesas en horno convencional, ya que el índice de peróxidos es menor que al cocinar en microondas; dentro del tipo de hamburguesas, son más estables las de vacuno y cerdo frente a la oxidación.

The use of microwaves is very widespread at the domestic level thanks to its speed and ease of use. The aim of this study was to compare cooking loss, rancidity and sensory differences for hamburger patties cooked in conventional versus microwave ovens. We also determined sensorial differences with the triangular test, comparing two products presented in threesomes, one that corresponded to a patty cooked in the microwave and the other in a conventional oven. Chicken, turkey, pork and beef patties were purchased commercially, cooked in a conventional oven and in microwaves. Cooking loss was calculated, rancidity and sensory differences were evaluated between patties of the same type of meat and cooked in the different oven types. Cooking loss was lower in patties cooked in microwaves compared to those cooked in conventional ovens. For both oven types, acidity and peroxide index increased with respect to raw ones. Acidity was higher in hamburgers cooked in conventional ovens and the peroxide index was higher in burgers cooked in microwaves, reaching 10.6 meq O2/kg. In sensory analysis, significant differences were found (p<0.05) between patties cooked in a conventional oven and in microwaves. It is a better option to cook patties in a conventional oven, because the peroxide index is smaller than in microwaves; and within types of patties, beef and pork are more stable against oxidation.

Meat preparation techniques: results of the ISACamp population-based survey / Técnicas de preparo de carne: resultados da pesquisa de base populacional ISACamp

Abstract This article aims to identify meat preparation techniques according to sociodemographic variables and health-related behaviors. Cross-sectional population-based survey that used one 24-hour recall to identify the meat preparation techniques. We analyzed 3,376 24-hour recalls. The meat preparation techniques were classified as moist-heat (sauté, stew, boil; MH) or dry-heat (sauté, stew, boil; MH) and dry-heat (baking, grilling/barbecuing and frying; DH). The prevalence of use was 39.0% for moist cooking, 32.7% for frying and 28.3% for baking/grilling. Women, the elderly and those from other municipalities/states were more likely to use MH cooking. MH techniques were least prevalent among those of higher socioeconomic status. Among the techniques of DH cooking, women, the elderly and people with higher education and income were less likely to fry meats. Those born in Campinas and those with higher income, education, and those who ate fruits and vegetables on a higher weekly frequency were more likely to roast/grill meats. The results show the epidemiological profile associated with meat preparation techniques. Women, the elderly and those with lower education are more likely to use MH cooking techniques and less likely to fry meats. Those economically more favored are less likely to use MH techniques and frying, and more roasting/grilling.

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é identificar as técnicas de preparo utilizadas em carnes, segundo variáveis sociodemográficas e de comportamentos relacionados à saúde. Trata-se de estudo transversal de base populacional que utilizou um Recordatório de 24 horas para identificar as técnicas de preparo de carnes. Foram analisados 3.376 recordatórios. As técnicas de preparo foram classificadas em cocção úmida (refogar, ensopar, fervura) e cocção seca (assar, grelhar, fritar). As prevalências de uso foram de 39,0% para cocção úmida, 32,7% para fritura e 28,3% para assar/grelhar. A cocção úmida foi mais prevalente nas mulheres, idosos e nos naturais de outros municípios/Estados, e menos prevalente nos segmentos de melhor nível socioeconômico. Das técnicas de cocção seca, a fritura foi menos utilizada por mulheres, idosos e por pessoas com maior nível de educação e renda. O assar/grelhar foram as técnicas mais aplicadas pelos nascidos em Campinas e pelos estratos mais altos de renda, escolaridade, e que ingeriam frutas e hortaliças ≥ 4 vezes/semana. Os resultados revelam o perfil epidemiológico associado às técnicas de preparo de carnes; mulheres e idosos empregam mais calor úmido e menos fritura, e os mais favorecidos economicamente usam menos cocção úmida e fritura, e mais o assar/grelhar.

Sem receita: deslocamentos do olhar da Nutrição sobre o comer de crianças autistas / No prescription: changes in the nutritional look on autistic childrens eating habits / Sin receta: desplazamientos de la mirada de la Nutrición sobre el comer de niños autistas

Esta escrita traz reflexões da dissertação Muito além dos nutrientes: a dinâmica alimentar de crianças autistas, que se propôs a (re) pensar a alimentação dessas crianças. Por meio de experimentações com alimentos, oficinas culinárias, passeio à feira livre, festa junina e piquenique, explora alguns deslocamentos do olhar da Nutrição tendo como ingredientes fragmentos fotográficos e escritos de Fernand Deligny, Manoel de Barros e José Miguel Wisnik: a abertura ao imprevisível; o fazer com e estar junto; o desafio de comunicar os resultados da pesquisa para as próprias crianças, usando tirinhas sobre as experimentações; e a proposição do conceito de dinâmica alimentar. Cozinhar e comer juntos permitiram interagir, distanciando-se da concepção restrita de dieta saudável e do nocivo/patológico da comida. Trouxe à tona a complexidade dos processos alimentares, em que o imprevisível - da vida - não desapareceu. Ao contrário, deu sentido ao que aconteceu.(AU)

This article is a reflection on the Master's dissertation Muito além dos nutrientes: a dinâmica alimentar de crianças autistas (Beyond nutrients: food dynamics of autistic children), which was a proposal to (re) think autistic children's eating habits. Through experiments with foods, culinary workshops, visits to farmer's markets, typical Brazilian parties held in June (festas juninas), and picnics, it explores the changes in the nutritional point of view considering photographic fragments and writings by Fernand Deligny, Manoel de Barros, and José Miguel Wisnik as ingredients: openness to the unpredictable, being and doing together, the challenge of presenting the research results to children using comic strips about the experiments, and the suggestion of the food dynamics concept. Cooking and eating together enabled an interaction away from the restricted conception of healthy diet and of food as harmful/pathological. It brought to light the complexity of the food processes providing the unpredictability of life, giving sense to what happened.(AU)

Este escrito presenta reflexiones de la disertación: "Más allá de los nutrientes: la dinámica alimentaria de niños autistas" que se propone (re) pensar la alimentación de esos niños. Por medio de experimentos con alimentos, talleres culinarios, paseo a las ferias en la calle, fiestas de junio y picnics, explora algunos desplazamientos de la mirada de la Nutrición, teniendo como ingredientes fragmentos fotográficos y escritos de Fernand Deligny, Manoel de Barros y José Miguel Wisnik: la apertura a lo imprevisible; el hacer con y el estar junto: el desafío de comunicar los resultados de la investigación para los propios niños, usando tiras cómicas sobre los experimentos; y la propuesta del concepto de dinámica alimentaria. Cocinar y comer juntos permitieron la interacción, distanciándose de la concepción restricta de dieta saludable y de lo nocivo/patológico de la comida. Hizo surgir la complejidad de los procesos alimentarios, en los que lo imprevisible (de la vida) no desapareció. Por el contrario, dio sentido a lo sucedido.(AU)

Avaliação de diferentes métodos de cozimento e de cisalhamento na determinação da maciez de lombos suínos de diferentes qualidades / Evaluation of different cooking and shear methods to assess tenderness of pork loins from different qualities

Objetivou-se avaliar a maciez de lombos suínos (M. Longissimus thoracis) de diferentes classes de qualidade (RFN, PSE e RSE) por dois métodos de cozimento (micro-ondas e grelha) e dois protocolos (SSF e WBsSF) de determinação de força de cisalhamento (FC). As classes de qualidade de carne suína não difeririam (P>0,05) quanto a FC, independentemente do método de cozimento ou protocolo de cisalhamento usado. Maior repetibilidade da FC foi observada quando do cozimento em micro-ondas (SSF = 0,77; WBsSF = 0,75), tendo alta correlação (r = 0,72) entre os dois protocolos. Concluiu-se que que as classes de qualidade da carne suína não diferem quanto à maciez instrumental e que o cozimento em micro-ondas associado ao protocolo SSF é altamente promissor para avaliação da maciez instrumental da carne suína.

Diversificación de productos alimenticios a base de cáscaras de vegetales para uso como materia prima en la prima en la preparación de alimentos / Diversification of food products based on vegetable husks for using as raw material in food preparing

En esta investigación aplicada, desarrollada por la Escuela de Ingeniería Química y la Escuela de Tecnología en Alimentos, se presentan alternativas para utilizar cáscaras de vegetales como materia prima para la elaboración de productos alimenticios. Para lograrlo se utilizaron cáscaras de papa, plátano y restos de repollo de la Cafetería Escuela de ITCA ­ FEPADE. Estos fueron procesados para transformarlos en polvos, a los cuales se les practicaron análisis físico químicos, bromatológicos y microbiológicos. Se utilizaron métodos gravimétricos e instrumentales, espectrofotometría de absorción atómica y molecular. Resultado de esos análisis se determinó que: los polvos son productos inocuos, que su tamaño de partícula es mayor a las 212 micras (tamices acoplados). Además, el análisis reveló que el polvo con mayor aporte nutricional es el proveniente de la cáscara de plátano con contenido de carbohidratos (23.74%), hierro (63.83 mg), potasio (47.82 mg) y calcio (54.03 mg). Del polvo de cáscara de papa se destaca su contenido de hierro (110.58 mg). Los polvos se utilizaron como materia prima combinada con harinas de trigo, sorgo y maíz para preparar productos alimenticios. Se evaluaron sus características sensoriales a través de un grupo focal. También, como producto de esta investigación, se desarrolló una guía de manipulación de los restos vegetales y un recetario con información nutricional de los productos elaborados. Se concluyó que los polvos obtenidos son aptos para ser utilizados como materia prima de productos alimenticios y se recomienda particularmente el polvo obtenido de la cáscara de plátano por su riqueza nutricional en cuanto a contenido de carbohidratos, hierro y potasio.

In this applied research developed by the School of Chemical Engineering and the School of Food Technology, alternatives are presented to use vegetable husks as raw material for the elaboration of food products. In order to achieve this, potato and banana peels, and cabbage remains from Cafeteria Escuela ITCA-FEPADE were used. These were processed to transform them into powders, which were subjected to physical, chemical, bromatological and microbiological analysis. Gravimetric and instrumental methods, atomic and molecular absorption spectrophotometry were used. The result of these analysis was that powders are innocuous products which particle size is greater than 212 microns (coupled sieves). In addition, the analysis revealed that the powder with the greatest nutritional contribution comes from banana due to his carbohydrate content (23.74%), iron (63.83 mg), potassium (47.82 mg) and calcium (54.03 mg). From potato peel powder, it stands out its iron content (110.58 mg). The powders were used as a raw material combined with wheat, sorghum and corn flours to prepare food products. Their sensory characteristics were evaluated through a focal group. Also, as product of this research, a guide for the manipulation of vegetable remains and a recipes book with nutritional information of the produced products were developed. It was concluded that the powders obtained are suitable for using as raw material in food preparing and the powder obtained from the banana peel is particularly recommended for its nutritional richness in terms of carbohydrate, iron and potassium content.

Prevalence trends of wood use as the main cooking fuel in Mexico, 1990-2013 / Tendencias en la prevalencia del uso de leña como principal combustible utilizado para cocinar en México, 1990-2013

Abstract: Objective: To determine prevalence trends of using Wood as the Main Cooking Fuel (WMCF) in Mexico and household characteristics that predict its use. Materials and methods: Estimates were obtained from the 1990, 2000 and 2010 censuses and from a national survey performed in 2012 and 2013. Results: In 2012-2013, 9.5% of the 66 321 surveyed households and 10.9% of their 252 011 residents used WMCF. Prevalence was higher in rural (40.5%) than urban areas (1.5%), p<0.0001. From 1990 to 2013 wood use decreased by 53% overall and by 28.6% in rural areas, gas use increased respectively by 17.5 and 52.7%. Predictors of using WMCF were living in rural or suburban areas and those associated with low socioeconomic status. Conclusion: Use of WMCF has decreased substantially in Mexico but at a slower pace in rural areas. Improving household characteristics and socioeconomic status may decrease use of WMCF at a higher rate.

Resumen: Objetivo: Determinar las tendencias temporales de prevalencia del uso de leña utilizada para cocinar (ULPC) y características del hogar que lo predicen. Material y métodos:. Los estimados se obtuvieron de los censos 1990, 2000 y 2010 y de la encuesta nacional de 2012-2013. Resultados: En el periodo 2012-2013, 9.5% de los 66 321 hogares y 10.9% de sus 252 011 residentes usaron LPC. La prevalencia fue mayor en áreas rurales (40.5%) que las urbanas (1.5%), p<0.0001. De 1990 a 2013 el ULPC disminuyó 53% en todo el país y 28.6% en áreas rurales. Contrariamente, el uso de gas incrementó 17.5 y 52.7% respectivamente. Los predictores del ULPC fueron el vivir en áreas rurales o suburbanas, y aquellos asociados al nivel socioeconómico bajo. Conclusión: El ULPC ha disminuido pero a ritmo lento en las áreas rurales de México. Mejorar las características del hogar y nivel socioeconómico pudiera disminuir el ULPC a mayor ritmo.

Folates retention in brassica vegetables consumed in Brazil after different cooking methods / Retención de folatos en hortalizas consumidas en Brasil después de diferentes métodos de cocción

The present study aimed to determine the effects of different traditional cooking methods on folate (tetrahydrofolate - THF, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate - 5- MTHF and 5-formyltetrahydrofolate - 5-FTHF) retention in leafy vegetables. The analysis of folates was carried out by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), with detection by fluorescence, using gradient elution, mobile phase of acetonitrile and phosphate buffer solution. The retention of isomers in vegetables after cooking ranged from 17.0 % to 87.2 % for THF, 53.4 - 94.1% for 5-MTHF and 39.0 - 107.9% for 5-FTHF. The retention of folates depended on the food matrix, the kind of isomer, and the cooking methods used. It is recommended that one should have more control over the choices for methods and time of cooking and the amount of water used at home and at foodservice as well.

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar los efectos de los diferentes métodos de cocción tradicionales sobre la retención de folatos (tetrahidrofolato - THF, 5-metiltetrahidrofolato - 5- MTHF y 5-formiltetrahidrofolato - 5 FTHF) en hortalizas. El análisis de folatos se llevó a cabo por cromatografía líquida de alta resolución (CLAR), con detección por fluorescencia, usando elución en gradiente, fase móvil de acetonitrilo y solución tampón de fosfato. La retención de los isómeros en las hortalizas después de la cocción varió de 17,0% a 87,2% para THF, 53,4 a 94,1% para 5-MTHF y de 39,0 a 107,9% para 5- FTHF. La retención de folatos dependió de la matriz del alimento, el tipo de isómero, y los métodos de cocción utilizados. Se recomienda que uno debe tener más control sobre las opciones de métodos y tiempo de cocción y la cantidad de agua utilizada en el hogar y también en los servicio de alimentación.

Preventive effect of Ligularia fischeri on inhibition of nitric oxide in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264. 7 macrophages depending on cooking method

BACKGROUND: Ligularia fischeri (common name Gomchwi) is known for its pharmaceutical properties and used in the treatment of jaundice, scarlet-fever, rheumatoidal arthritis, and hepatic diseases; however, little is known about its anti-inflammatory effect. In this study the influence of blanching and pan-frying on the anti-inflammatory activity of Ligularia fischeri (LF) was evaluated. RESULTS: Fresh LF and cooked LF showed no significant effect on the viability of macrophages after 24 h incubation. Fresh LF was found to be the most potent inhibitor of nitric oxide (NO) production at 100 µg/ml, while pan-fried LF showed little inhibitory effect on lipoloysaccharide (LPS) stimulated murine machrophage RAW264.7 cells. In contrast with its effect on NO production, pan-fried LF showed significant attenuation of the expression of inducible nitiric oxide synthase (iNOS) compared with fresh LF. In the cooking method of LF, PGE2 production was not affected in the LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. In LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells, pretreatment by fresh and cooked LF increased COX2 mRNA expression. The 3-O-caffeoylquinic acid content of blanching and pan-frying LF increased by 4.92 and 9.7 fold with blanching and pan-frying respectively in comparison with uncooked LF. CONCLUSIONS: Regardless of the cooking method, Ligularia fischeri exhibited potent inhibition of NO production through expression of iNOS in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells.

Socio-demographic, behavioral, and health correlates of nutrition transition dietary indicators in San Juan, Puerto Rico / Correlatos sociodemográficos, conductuales y de salud de los indicadores alimentarios de transición nutricional en San Juan, Puerto Rico

OBJECTIVE: To identify socio-demographic, behavioral, and health-related correlates of food preferences in Puerto Rico that will help determine Caribbean-region populations vulnerable to nutrition transition. METHODS: Data from a cross-sectional study of a representative sample of 858 adults residing in the San Juan Metropolitan Area of Puerto Rico were analyzed. Multivariable ordinal logistic regressions were used to model the frequency of consumption of 1) fruits and vegetables, 2) tubers/starchy root vegetables, 3) fried foods, and 4) Western-style fast foods as a function of socio-demographic, behavioral, and health-related characteristics. RESULTS: Higher frequency of consumption of fruits and vegetables was associated with being physically active and older and having a medium to high level of education, whereas intake of tubers was associated with being older, having a low income, not using government insurance, and having elevated levels of triglycerides. Frequency of consumption of fast food was associated with younger age, higher income, 12-15 years of formal education, and a higher body mass index (BMI), whereas frequency of consumption of fried food was associated with being younger and male, not being a smoker, and having elevated levels of fasting blood glucose. CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate a nutrition transition in Puerto Rico with health consequences for the Caribbean region. The characteristics of this nutrition transition seem to be determined by income, education, and age, but may also be dictated by access to various food groups. These results set the stage for needed investigation of environmental and individual-level factors that could shape patterns in food consumption.

OBJETIVO: Determinar los correlatos sociodemográficos, conductuales y relacionados con la salud de las preferencias alimentarias en Puerto Rico a fin de ayudar a determinar las poblaciones vulnerables con respecto a la transición nutricional en el Caribe. MÉTODOS: Se analizaron datos procedentes de un estudio transversal de una muestra representativa de 858 adultos que residen en el área metropolitana de San Juan, en Puerto Rico. Se usaron regresiones logísticas ordinales con múltiples variables para modelar la frecuencia de consumo de 1) frutas y verduras, 2) tubérculos feculentos, 3) alimentos fritos y 4) comida rápida de estilo occidental, como una función de las características sociodemográficas, conductuales y relacionadas con la salud. RESULTADOS: Se asoció una mayor frecuencia de consumo de frutas y verduras con un comportamiento físicamente activo y mayor edad, al igual que un nivel de escolaridad de medio a alto, mientras que la ingesta de tubérculos se asoció a una edad mayor, ingresos bajos, no usar el seguro del gobierno y niveles elevados de triglicéridos. La frecuencia de consumo de comida rápida se asoció con una edad menor, ingresos más altos, de 12 a 15 años de educación formal y un índice de masa corporal mayor, mientras que la frecuencia del consumo de alimentos fritos se asoció con una edad más joven y el sexo masculino, no fumar y niveles elevados de glucemia en ayunas. CONCLUSIONES: Los resultados indican una transición nutricional en Puerto Rico con consecuencias para la salud en el Caribe. Las características de esta transición nutricional parecen estar determinadas por los ingresos, la escolaridad y la edad, pero también podrían estar determinadas por el acceso a diversos grupos alimentarios. Estos resultados establecen las condiciones necesarias para la investigación de los factores ambientales e individuales que podrían configurar los modelos de consumo de alimentos.

Influência do modo de preparo de alimentos na prevenção da aterosclerose / The influence of food preparation methods on atherosclerosis prevention

OBJETIVO: Analisar a influência do modo de preparo na composição de ácidos graxos e colesterol em alimentos. MÉTODOS: Foi analisada a composição química do colesterol e ácidos graxos de oito tipos diferentes de carnes e da feijoada, em relação a diferentes métodos de preparo. RESULTADOS: A feijoada preparada com as carnes em separado tem menos colesterol (12,1 e 16,1 mg, respectivamente; p = 0,005) e gordura saturada (1,4 e 1,9 mg; p = 0,046) do que quando preparada junto. O frango grelhado sem pele apresenta menor quantidade de gordura saturada quando comparado com o frango frito sem pele (7645 e 1505 mg; p = 0,049). O camarão grelhado também apresenta menor conteúdo de gordura saturada quando comparado com o frito (532 e 1262 mg; p = 0,049). O contrafilé grelhado sem gordura apresenta menor conteúdo de colesterol quando comparado com o frito (102 e 114 mg; p = 0,049). CONCLUSÃO: As análises aqui realizadas indicam que a forma de preparo influencia no teor de gordura dos alimentos, com potencial impacto na prescrição de dietas com baixo teor de gordura e colesterol.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the influence of food preparation methods on the composition of fatty acids and cholesterol in foods. METHODS: The chemical composition of cholesterol and fatty acids was analyzed in eight different types of meat and feijoada in relation to different methods of preparation. RESULTS: Feijoada, when prepared with the beans and meats in separate pots, has less cholesterol (12.1 vs. 16.1 mg, respectively, p = 0.005) and saturated fat (1.4 vs. 1.9 mg, p = 0.046) than when it is prepared in a single pot. Broiled chicken without the skin has less saturated fat when compared with skinless fried chicken (1,505 vs. 7,645 mg, p = 0.049). Broiled shrimp also has a lower saturated fat content than fried shrimp (532 vs. 1,262 mg, p = 0.049). Broiled ribeye steak without fat has a lower cholesterol content when compared with the fried steak (102 vs. 114 mg, p = 0.049). CONCLUSION: The analysis indicates that the method of food preparation influences the fat content of foods, with potential impact on the prescription of low-fat and low-cholesterol diets.

Changes in food caused by deep fat frying - A review

Deep-fat frying is widely used in food industries because of its low cost and high demand, since it produces convenient food of high acceptability. The process is based on the oil-food interaction at high temperatures, which cooks and dehydrates the food, leading to physical and chemical changes, such as starch gelatinization, protein denaturation, flavoring and color production via Maillard reaction. Some food and oil compounds are lost in the frying process, and potentially toxic compounds are developed in the oxidized oil. Although widely studied, many of these compounds have not been fully identified. The purpose of this study was to review literature findings on changes in food caused by the frying process.

Alterações nos alimentos causados pelo processo de fritura- Revisão. O processo de fritura é amplamente utilizado em indústria de alimentos devido ao baixo custo e alta demanda pela praticidade e grande aceitação. O processo é baseado na interação óleo-alimento a altas temperaturas, que cozinha o alimento e desidrata, levando a alterações físicas e químicas assim como a gelatinização do amido, desnaturação de proteínas, aroma e produção de cor através da reação de Maillard. Alguns compostos presentes nos alimentos e no óleo são perdidos no processo de fritura, e componentes potencialmente tóxicos são desenvolvidos nos óleos oxidados. Embora diversos tenha havido avanços na identificação desses componentes, muitos ainda não foram identificados. A proposta desse trabalho foi avaliar as alterações nos alimentos causadas pelo processo de fritura.

Variación del contenido de lípidos y perfil de ácidos grasos en atún, trucha marina y pámpano sometidos a seis técnicas de cocción / Fatty acid variation in yellowfin tuna, spotted weakfish and Florida pompano when submitted to six cooking techniques.

El objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar el efecto de seis técnicas de cocción (al vapor, empapelado en aluminio, empapelado en hoja de plátano, horno de gas, horno de microondas y sofrito) en el contenido de ácidos grasos de Thunnusalbacare (atún aleta amarilla), Cynoscionnebulosus (trucha marina) y Trachinotuscarolinus (pámpano). Después de someter los filetes de pescado a las técnicas de cocción se determinó el perfil de ácidos grasos por cromatografía de gases. Los lípidos totales se concentraron en todas las técnicas de cocción en atún y trucha. Los ácidos grasos saturados de atún y truchaaumentaron en tres técnicas, mientras que en pámpano sólo aumentaron en horno de gas. Sofrito fue la técnica que mayor contenido de n-3 presentó en atún y trucha, en tanto que el pámpano mostró el contenido más bajo; esta especie mostró menor variación con respecto a las restantes. Las técnicas de cocción recomendadas son, para el atún: empapelado con aluminio y horno de microondas; para la trucha: empapelado con hoja de plátano; y para el pámpano todas las técnicas descritas excepto horno de gas. Esta información puede enriquecer los datos de las tablas de composiciónnutricional de los alimentos, los cuales normalmente indican las concentraciones de nutrientes en crudo.

The aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of six cooking techniques (steamed, foiled, foiled with banana leaf, baked, microwavecooked and light frying) in the fatty acid content of Thunnus albacore (yellowfin tuna), Cynoscionnebulosus (spotted weakfish) and Trachinotuscarolinus (Florida pompano). After cooking the fish fillets, fatty acid analyses were performed using gas chromatography. Total lipids increased in all cooking techniques in tunaand spotted weakfish. Saturated fatty acids of tunaand spotted weakfish increased in three cooking techniques, while in Florida pompano only gas oven raised their content. Lightly frying generated the highest content of n-3 in tunaand spotted weakfish, and the lowest in Florida pompano, specie that presented less variation. In tuna fish, the most recommended cooking techniques are foiled with aluminum and microwave oven; for spotted weakfish, foiled with banana leaf; while Florida pompano can be prepared using all cooking methods except gas oven. This information is useful to enrich data from chemical composition tables, in which concentrations are usually presented in raw food. Key words: Fatty acids, cooking techniques, fish, yellowfin tuna, spotted weakfish, Florida pompano.

[Effects of blanching and hydrocolloid coating of potatoes with methyl cellulose and tragacanth on French-fries oil uptake and qualitative properties]

French fries are a food product with an upward consumptuion trend in Iran. Because of high oil uptake during frying, French fries are an energy-dense food item, providing a very large number of calories to the body. Therefore, efforts to reduce the rate of oil uptake by this popular food item would contribute to the public's health. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of blanching and coating of potatoes with methyl cellulose and tragacanth on French-fries oil uptake and qualitative properties. Strips of potato [Agria variety] were prepared, blanched in water or a calcium chloride solution [0.5%], coated with a solution of methyl cellulose [0.5, 1.0 and 1.5%], tragacanth [0.5, 1.0 and 1.5%], methyl cellulose [0.5, 1.0 and 1.5%] and sorbitol [0.5%], or tragacanth [0.5, 1.0 and 1.5%] and sorbitol [0.5%] and deep-fried. Oil uptake, moisture content, and color of the French fries were measured and their sensory properties determined and compared with those of control samples. Blanching and hydrocolloid coatings of the samples brought about a decrease in oil uptake and increases in moisture content and texture tenderness of the potato strips [p<0.01]. Blanching in calcium chloride alone reduced oil uptake by 8.61%. In comparison with the control samples, coating with methylcellulose [1.5%] with sorbitol [0.5%] decreased oil uptake from 19.85% to 16.29%. Blanching in calcium chloride resulted in a significant 5%increase in moisture content. The hydrocolloid coatings caused significant increases in moisture content and resistance to cutting of the samples [P<0.01], such that the highest moisture content [44.60%] was obsereved in the samples coated with methyl cellulose [1.5%]. Tragacanth at aconcentartion of 1.5% with sorbitol at a concentartion of 0.5% brought about the highest resistance [211/13 Newton] to cutting. The findings also showed that hydrocolloid coatings resulted in significant incremets in the L [asterisk] b [asterisk], a [asterisk] factors of the French fries color as compared to the control samples. However, there were no significant differences among samples with regard to sensory characteristic

Effect of different traditional cooking styles on pesticides residues in fresh tilapia nilotica and clarias lazera fish in Garbia markets

Thirty fish samples were analyzed to determine the levels of organochlorine [OCP] and organophosphorous [OPP] pesticide residues in Tilapia nilotica [TN] and Clarias lazera [CL] [15 of each], collected from fish markers in Gharbia, Egypt, before and after different cooking techniques. The results showed that the mean values and the percentage of alpha HCH, gamma-HCH, Heptachlor, endosulfan and Endrin were 9.65 +/- 2.7 [20%], 10.60 [6.66%], 11.30 [6.66%], 20.49 [6.66%] and 21.74 +/- 6.72 [40%], respectively in [TN] samples, while for [CL] samples the mean values of alpha-HCH was 3.34 +/- 1.8 [26.66%] which significantly lower than that in [TN] [P<0.001], for gamma-HCH was 9.77 +/- 4.5 [26.66%] and for Endrin the mean value was 31.5 +/- 3.36 [26.66%] which significantly higher than that in [TN] [P<0.001]. The value of Primiphos methyle [OPP] in a [TN] fish was 2321.97 ng g [-1] [6.66%] which significantly decreased to 55.64% [97.65] and 0 [100%] by frying and grilling and in a [CL] fish which was 792.68 ng g[-1] [6.66%] was decreased to 32.34 [95.8%] by frying and to 0 [100%] by boiling while Prothiofos [OPP] evaluated in one [CL] samples by 74.96 [6.66%] and totally disappeared after frying and boiling. The levels of OC residues were significantly decreased in TN fish after frying by 85, 79 52and 100%, respectively. moreover, in [CL] samples the level decreased in percentage of 100, 54 and 83, respectively by frying and 100, 50 and 100, respectively by boiling. Cooking of raw fish contaminated with pesticides residues can therefore be expected to reduce the consumption exposure risk to human health

Oficina culinária: uma estratégia para incentivo do consumo de frutas e hortaliças para pacientes em sobrepeso e obesidade / Culinary workshop: a strategy for stimulating and motivating food fruit and vegetable intake for overweight and obesity patients

Os padrões alimentares da população geral apresentam pouco consumo de frutas e hortaliças, elevado teor de lipídios saturados e trans e carboidratos simples (doces, balas, açúcares), sendo considerados fatores de risco para doenças crônicas e obesidade. Pesquisas que utilizaram educação nutricional como uma das estratégias de intervenção relataram melhora nos conhecimentos nutricionais, atitudes e comportamentos alimentares, influenciando também nos hábitos alimentares da família. Este trabalho teve como objetivo promover, por meio de oficina culinária, o incentivo ao consumo de frutas e hortaliças para pacientes com sobrepeso e obesidade, atendidos em um Ambulatório de Nutrição de um Centro Universitário. Participaram deste estudo pacientes adultos e idosos, de ambos os sexos, com média de idade de 54 anos, que apresentavam excesso de peso e estavam matriculados no Ambulatório de Nutrição do Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo. A oficina culinária foi dividida em dois encontros. A análise sensorial das receitas preparadas foi avaliada por meio da escala hedônica de intenção de consumo de sete pontos, variando gradativamente de "comeria sempre" a "nunca comeria", verificando-se que, dos 16 pacientes, 9,6 aprovaram as preparações, de modo que comeriarm sempre, 2,24 comeriam muito frequentemente, 0,8 comeriam frequentemente, 1,6 comeriam ocasionalmente, 1,12 comeriam raramente, 0,48 comeriam muito raramente e 0,16 nunca comeriam. Conclui-se que o modelo de ação educativa proposto neste estudo proporcionou, aos participantes, motivação, reflexão, aprendizado e estímulo para o consumo de frutas e hortaliças.