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{"title":"Which Fish to Eat: Enjoying the Benefits While Minimizing the Risks","authors":"Jogeir Toppe","doi":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20478,"journal":{"name":"Procedia food science","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 47-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78685663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Application of DSSAT Crop Simulation Model to Identify the Changes of Rice Growth and Yield in Nilwala River Basin for Mid-centuries under Changing Climatic Conditions","authors":"M.P.N.M. Dias ,&nbsp;C.M. Navaratne ,&nbsp;K.D.N. Weerasinghe ,&nbsp;R.H.A.N. Hettiarachchi","doi":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.039","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.039","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Changes of climate will be one of the deciding factors that affect for future food production in the world because crop growth is highly sensitive to any changes of climatic conditions. As the rice is staple food of Sri Lankans, it is essential to identify the impacts of climate changes on country's rice production. This study was conducted to identify the yield and growth changes of most popular two rice varieties (At362 and Bg357) cultivated in Nilwala river basin at <em>Yala</em> season under the global climate change scenario Representative Concentrate Pathway (RCP) 8.5. The Decision Support System for Agro technology Transfer (DSSAT) software is used to forecast the rice yield for <em>Yala</em> season in mid-centuries. To simulate the rice yield DSSAT requires data sets of crop growth and management, daily weather data and soil data. Crop management data were obtained from an experiment which was conducted in Palatuwa area at Nilwala downstream in Matara district. Daily weather data were collected from Mapalana weather station and soil data were collected from wet zone soil classification. Model was calibrated using experimental data for <em>Yala</em> season 2014 and model was validated using collected data in <em>Yala</em> season 2013. Future yield was predicted using forecasted weather data under climate change scenario RCP 8.5 for Mapalana area. The results show that increasing temperature and solar radiation and decreasing rainfall in mid-centuries affects both yield and growth of rice. Grain yield in mid-centuries shows decreasing trend in both varieties by 25% to 35% than the yield at 2014 and growth period will be shorter than the present conditions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20478,"journal":{"name":"Procedia food science","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 159-163"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.039","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83484753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Address the Public Health and Food Security Concerns of Babesiosis Through Molecular Detection of Babesia Bovis in Suspected Carrier Cattle of Selected Localities in Sri Lanka","authors":"R. Kirupananthan ,&nbsp;L.C.J. Kamaral ,&nbsp;G.H. Galhena ,&nbsp;K.L.N. Perera ,&nbsp;M.P.S. Magamage","doi":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.053","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.053","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Emergence of babesiosis in both public health and food security concern in global perspectives cannot be ignored. The dairy farming plays an important role in food industry that, fulfilling the protein requirement through producing both milk and meat. The farming operations may get hampered due to non-infectious and infectious diseases. Infectious diseases also cause huge production losses in all farming operations in time to time. Babesiosis becomes a major concern in public health and animal production specialists in recent years both locally and internationally due to severity of out breaks, carrier animals and zoonotic nature. Babesiosis as an emerging zoonotic disease and also causing heavy production losses due to the both clinical diseases and carrier animals. Babesia parasites, mainly <em>Babesia bovis</em> and <em>B. bigemina</em>, are tick-borne hemoparasites inducing bovine babesiosis in cattle globally. Babesiosis is known to occur in tropical and subtropical regions of the world and it is one of the major constraints to the livestock industry which adversely affects economic return and food security by reducing milk, meat production and if not treated leads to the death of the animal. Babesia parasites are considered to be endemic in central Sri Lanka and the prevalence of babesiosis is high in other areas. Carrier cattle infected with babesiosis have low number of parasites in circulation. Babesiosis is difficult to detect and is a challenge to conventional diagnostic methods. However, diagnosis of carrier animals in herd is important for preventing outbreaks by transmission through vector ticks to healthy animals and for obtaining epidemiological data of the disease. Here, we have conducted nested PCR detection of <em>Babesia bovis</em> in carrier cattle (Jersey crosses, Friesian crosses and Australian milking zebu) of selected localities of Sri Lanka. For this study, 30 blood samples were collected from suspected carrier cattle and analyzed using light microscopy and nested PCR. Screening by light microscope indicated that 47% of the samples to be positive. PCR analysis of samples diagnosed 80% as positive. Hence, 33% of the animals appeared to be healthy through routine light microscope diagnosis were in fact carriers posing a threat for the healthy herd population. The high prevalence of babesiosis in carrier cattle in Sri Lanka emphasized that island-wide control and prevention programs against bovine babesiosis are needed to minimize the financial burden caused by the parasites to reduce to production losses. This preliminary study on molecular detection of <em>Babesia bovis</em> in selected localities offers a rapid and efficient screening method for suspected carrier herds while providing new avenues to minimize losers incurred in milk production due to unidentified carrier animals.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20478,"journal":{"name":"Procedia food science","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 213-219"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.053","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88433537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risk Assessment of Mycotoxins and Predictive Mycology in Sri Lankan Spices: Chilli and Pepper","authors":"Liesbeth Jacxsens,&nbsp;Pratheeb,&nbsp;Yogendrarajaha,&nbsp;Bruno De Meulenaer","doi":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.065","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.065","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This research contributes to a better understanding of the mycotoxin problem associated with two important spices in world trade;, chilli and pepper by a multidisciplinary approach including analytical chemistry, risk assessment, food chemistry and predictive mycology. More specifically, this work provides important insights in mycotoxin contamination of these spices and associated risks in Sri Lanka. Firstly, a simple extraction method based on the QuEChERS approach was developed and successfully validated for the simultaneous determination of multiple mycotoxins using an advanced chromatographic technique, LC-MS/MS. The method was applied on complex spices for quantitative screening of seventeen mycotoxins. In addition to the classical aflatoxins and ochratoxin A, the spices were also found to be contaminated with several other toxicologically significant mycotoxins. Chilli samples (87%) were more frequently contaminated with mycotoxins than peppers (65%). Subsequently, the mycotoxins screening results and the collected consumption data were integrated in a quantitative risk assessment study. The results showed that AFB1 exposure via chilli consumption is of a public health concern in Sri Lanka, pepper is of lesser extent a risk due to the lower consumption. The toxigenic mould characterization in black peppers showed that Aspergillus flavus and/or Aspergillus parasiticus were the predominant moulds (73%) found, with considerable contamination (60%) of Penicillium spp. and A. niger. Furthermore, predictive mould growth models on peppercorns were developed at three temperatures and seven water activity levels for both A. flavus and A. parasiticus isolates. Based on the research, suitable storage conditions for black peppercorns were suggested and the way forward in managing the risk towards mycotoxins posed by the consumption of these two spices in Sri Lanka.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20478,"journal":{"name":"Procedia food science","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 326-330"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.065","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85124783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) Extract on Functional Properties of Butter","authors":"S.A. Vidanagamage,&nbsp;P.M.H.D. Pathiraje,&nbsp;O.D.A.N. Perera","doi":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.033","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.033","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Butter is a dairy product made by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk. It is generally used as a spread and as an ingredient in cooking purposes. The incorporation of natural ingredients with health benefits into butter is one way to increase its intake. The potential health benefits of cinnamon (<em>Cinnamomum verum</em>) derived primarily from bioactive ingredients such as antioxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids. The objective of the present study was to improve the quality of butter made from cream with the addition of cinnamon extract. Milk cream with 36% fat was churned at 10oC to maintain the fat at high level with low moisture content. Based on preliminary investigation, soxhelt extraction of cinnamon quills was carried out with 39% (v/v) ethanol. Butter was prepared by incorporating cinnamon extract into butter at 1, 3, and 5% (w/w). Sensory evaluation was done using 20 semi trained panelists based on 5 point hedonic scale. It was found that cinnamon extract can be incorporated in to the butter formulation up to 3% (w/w) without compromising the sensory attributes. It was subjected to further analysis with 1000<!--> <!-->ppm potassium sorbate added butter. Changes in peroxide value, free fatty acids value and pH were monitored at weekly intervals. Microbiological studies (Total plate count and yeast and mold) were done at two weeks interval during two months storage period. Storage stability was tested at refrigeration (4oC) condition. Total phenolic content and free radical scavenging activity of the 3% cinnamon extract incorporated butter were 135.62±1.00<!--> <!-->μg GAE/mg and 38.73±0.01% DPPH, respectively. The cinnamon extract incorporated butter has shown low levels of peroxide value, free fatty acids value and low microbial count when compared to ordinary butter (without adding preservative) and potassium sorbate added butter. Antioxidant activity of cinnamon extends the shelf life of butter. This study demonstrates the 3% cinnamon extract can be used to formulate an antioxidant rich butter and it can be placed as a natural preservative for preparation of butter.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20478,"journal":{"name":"Procedia food science","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 136-142"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.033","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74280052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microbiological Quality of Raw Milk and Effect on Quality by Implementing Good Management Practices","authors":"S.A.S.D. De Silva ,&nbsp;K.A.N.P. Kanugala ,&nbsp;N.S. Weerakkody","doi":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.019","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.019","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Raw milk is a complete food which contains protein, fat, sugars, vitamins and minerals. Even though, raw milk is sterile at secretion, contamination of milk by microorganisms can take place during milk handling, storage and other pre-processing activities. The objectives of this study were to assess the initial microbial load and to determine correlation between Methylene blue dye reduction test with standard plate count method and find possible methods to improve the quality and reduce the wastage of raw milk. As per the records obtain from the chilling centers, about twenty per cent (per month) of raw milk collected to the centers in each district has to be discarded due to spoilage. Out of 13 chilling centers in Kurunagala district, five chilling centers namely Badalgama, Elabadagama, Kuliyapitiya, Dambadeniya and Minuwangoda chilling centers were randomly selected and the initial microbial loads of milk from chilling tanks were tested using Standard Plate Count and Methylene blue dye reduction test. Further, Self- filled questionnaire was used to gather data related to practices in milk supply chain and swab samples were taken from the containers used for milk collection process. Though the microbial population should be below log 6.00 according to the factory standards in Sri Lanka to accept milk for further processing, standard plate count of chilling centers were log 7.08, 6.76, 6.56, 6.70, and 6.88 (CFU/ml) respectively. Good management practices were introduced to rectify the main cause for high microbial counts. After the improvements low microbial counts of above chilling centers were achieved as log 5.91, 5.85, 5.85, 5.86 and 5.94 CFU/ml respectively. Standard Plate Count showed significant difference (p &lt; 0.05) after practicing good management practices. Strong correlation (r² 0.91) was observed between Methylene blue dye reduction test and Standard Plate Counts (log CFU/ml). Therefore, Methylene blue dye reduction test can be used effectively, economically and efficiently, to detect the quality of raw milk and can use as an alternative method for costly and tedious microbiological analysis methods.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20478,"journal":{"name":"Procedia food science","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 92-96"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.019","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72781467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Manurial Effect of Wood Ash and Refuse Tea on Nutrient Status and Yield of Tea (Camellia Sinensis L.)","authors":"L.H.M.G. Gunathilaka ,&nbsp;G.P. Gunarathne ,&nbsp;L.P. Vidhana Arachchi","doi":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.042","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.042","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A field experiment was carried out to determine the effects of wood ash and refuse tea with urea on yield and nutrient status of tea. Experimental plots were located in the St Coombs Estate, Tea Research Institute, Talawakelle, Sri Lanka. Six treatments (1 ton wood ash plus 20 ton refuse tea ha^-1 year^-1{T₁}, 2 ton wood ash plus 20 ton refuse tea ha^-1 year^-1{T₂}, 1 ton wood ash plus 20 ton refuse tea plus 587<!--> <!-->kg urea ha^-1 year^-1{T₃}, 2 ton wood ash plus 20 ton refuse tea plus 587<!--> <!-->kg urea ha^-1 year^-1{T₃}, present TRI fertilizer mixture{T₃}, and control{T₃}, without any fertilization) were arranged according to Randomized Complete Block Design with three replicates. Macro and micro nutrient contents in soil and leaf were analyzed5 months after applying treatments and yield was recorded in weekly intervals.T₂ applied plots indicated significant positive effect (p&lt;0.05) on the yield and significantly (p&lt;0.05) higher Potassium and Calcium content in the soil. Significant effect (p&lt;0.05) of Nitrogen and Carbon content in the soil was given by T₁. Electrical conductivity and pH changes in soil were not any significantly different among all the treatments whilst higher macro and micro-nutrient concentration was observed in the soil, treated with T₁,T₂,T₃and T₄. It is evident from results that wood ash, refuse tea with urea can be successfully used to promote sustainable tea cultivation in the Mattakelle soil series (Rhodudults/Tropudults;USDA classification) which having high buffering capacity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20478,"journal":{"name":"Procedia food science","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 261-266"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.042","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80877919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Systems Level Approach for Identification of Molecular Targets for Antimicrobial Intervention against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, while Predicting Biofilm Formation","authors":"Yvan Le Marc,&nbsp;Alejandro Amézquita","doi":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.100","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.100","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this case study, we aimed at evaluating the suitability of genome-scale metabolic models to identify molecular targets that can potentially enhance antimicrobial effects of chemical preservatives against <em>P. aeruginosa</em>, while minimizing biofilm formation. For the case study, isothiazolinones were selected as a group of microbicides where their mechanism of action is well described in scientific literature. Target identification was carried out in several steps. First, we developed a computational model of <em>P. aeruginosa</em> metabolism under action of isothiazolinones. Action of sub-inhibitory concentrations of isothiazolinones was simulated based on extensive information on their mechanisms of action. Then, simulations of single and double gene deletion(s) were performed <em>in silico</em> to identify genes or combinations of genes that could be targeted to induce further reduction of bacterial growth rate. Finally, we assessed whether total or partial inhibition of these genes might activate biofilm formation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20478,"journal":{"name":"Procedia food science","volume":"7 ","pages":"Pages 113-116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.100","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82341310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Study on the Impact of Industrial Production Index (IPI) to Beverage, Food and Tobacco Sector Index with Special Reference to Colombo Stock Exchange","authors":"A.A.M.D. Amarasinghe","doi":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.054","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.054","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study attempts to explore the impact of Industrial Production Index to sector performance of Beverage, Food and Tobacco in Colombo Stock Exchange Sri Lanka. Secondary data were used for the analysis. Sector index was taken from the Data Library of Colombo Stock Exchange and Industrial Production Index was taken from Annual Reports of Central Bank Sri Lanka. Monthly data were gathered from January 2002 to December 2014. For the time series data set, first, the stationary was checked using Augmented Dickey-Fuller and Phillips Perron Tests of E-views software. The results of stationary check show that the sector index is stationary at 1^st difference in both ADF and PP tests. Industrial Production Index is stationary at 2^nd difference in ADF test but 1^st difference is stationary in PP test. Because of the seasonal trend in IPI 12^th difference also considered and it is stationary in both ADF and PP tests. Granger Causality test was used to find out the causal relationship between variables. Results show the one way causality that the changes occurring in IPI will have an effect on changes in sector index. But changes in sector index will not have any effect on changes in IPI. Finally a regression was used to find out the relationship between variables. A Pearson Correlation coefficient was checked to find the correlation among variables before moving to the regression. Result of correlation test shows 84% higher correlation between variables and regression result shows a significant positive relationship amongvariables. The study concludes that Industrial Production Index will positively impact on Beverage, Food and Tobacco sector Index in Sri Lanka. It can be recommended that the changes occurring in the IPI be considered by Investors when they buy and sell stocks in BFT sector.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20478,"journal":{"name":"Procedia food science","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 275-278"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.054","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82695681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design, Development and Evaluation of a Size Grading Machine for Onion","authors":"D.M.C.C. Gunathilake,&nbsp;W.M.C.B. Wasala,&nbsp;K.B. Palipane","doi":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Improvement of quality and value addition of agricultural produces has gained higher concern in recent times in Sri Lanka due to creation of new opportunities for sale of agricultural commodities in open market at competitive prices. Grading according to the sizes is an important value adding technique for most agricultural products. And also the price of the many agricultural products varies significantly according to their uniformity in size. Uniformity in size not only makes the produce more attractive to consumers but also improve its processing qualities. At present, size grading of most agricultural crops including big onion are carried out manually by crop collectors, whole sellers and retail sellers, most of farmers market their products without any grading. In Sri Lanka, persons engaging in post-harvest crop handling such as collectors, whole sellers, retail sellers, and farmers have less chance to use high technical and costly grading technique. And also local market survey reported, retail market price of the big onion bulbs are significantly varied according to its size. Hence, this research study attempted to design and development of a low cost size grading machine for size grading of big onion bulbs. Size grading machine was fabricated by cast iron and PVC tube and It was designed for grading of onion bulbs into three sizes i.e. small (φ&lt; 4<!--> <!-->cm), medium (4 &lt; φ &lt; 6<!--> <!-->cm) and large (φ &gt; 6<!--> <!-->cm). Grading machine was also fabricated to operate either by manual or electric motor. The machine was tested for grading efficiency/quality accordingly, machine performance was optimized. Optimized machine adjustments for its maximum performance were 3^oinclined angle of the grading cylinder against horizontal axis and 15<!--> <!-->rpm rotating speed of the grading cylinder. Maximum grading qualities/efficiencies under optimized machine adjustments for small, medium and large sizes were reported 84.47%, 93.46% and 90.14 respectively. The capacity of the grading machine was 630<!--> <!-->kg/hour under the optimized operational conditions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":20478,"journal":{"name":"Procedia food science","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 103-107"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.profoo.2016.02.022","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85497603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}