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The study on thyroid status among newborns in Jaffna District in Sri Lanka

Yoganathan, T; Arasaratnam, V; Hettiarachchi, M; Liyanage, C (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Iodine is an essential nutrient for the production of thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). A woman needs more iodine during pregnancy to maintain normal metabolism as well as to meet the requirements ...
Which fish to eat: enjoying the benefits while minimizing the risks

Toppe, Jogeir (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)
The mechanisms underlying the anthracnose disease reduction by rice hull as a silicon source in capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) grown in simplified hydroponics

Jayawardana, H. A. R. K; Weerahewa, H. L. D; Saparamadu, M. D. J. S (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Silicon has proven to be effective in controlling many diseases in plants and could be used as an alternative strategy against chemical control of diseases. Rice hull is an environmental friendly natural source of silicon. ...
Silicon rich rice hull amended soil enhances anthracnose resistance in tomato

Somapala, Koshala; Weerahewa, Darshani; Thrikawala, Sunil (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Silicon (Si) has proven to be effective in controlling diseases in many crops and can be used as a substitute of fungicides. It has been shown that rice hull could be applied to the soil as a non-hazardous silicon rich ...
The Effect of 1-Methylcyclopropene on Postharvest life of Sessile Joyweed (Alternanthera sessilis)

Rajapakse, R.P.S.S; Beneragama, C.K (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Sessile Joyweed (Alteranthera sessilis) which is commonly known as Mukunuvenna in Sri Lanka, is the most widely produced and most popular of nine leafy vegetables cultivated and sold on a commercial scale in Sri Lanka. ...
Role of underutilized crop value chains in rural food and income security in Sri Lanka

Bandula, Arosh; Jayaweera, Champika; Silva, Achini De; Oreiley, Patrick; Karunarathne, Asha; Malkanthi, S.H.P (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Agricultural value chain is fundamental to the survival of human society, the growth or maintenance of regional and national economies, and the wealth and welfare of individual producers. Few staple food crops holding the ...
Quantitative risk assessment for formalin treatment in fish preservation: food safety concern in local market of Bangladesh

Hoque, Md. Sazedul; Jacxsens, Liesbeth; De Meulenaer, Bruno; Alam, AKM Nowsad (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

In Bangladesh, fishes are adulterated by hazardous chemicals at different steps from farm to consumers. Formalin (FA) is reported to be frequently added as preservative either by dipping or spraying to the fresh fishes ...
Retention of physicochemical and antioxidant properties of dehydrated bael (Aegle marmelos) and palmyra (Borassus flabellifer) fruit powders

Wijewardana, R.M.N.A; Nawarathne, S.B; Wickramasinghe, I; Gunawardane, C.R; Wasala, W.M.C.B; Thilakarathne, B.M.K.S (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of various dehydration techniques such as sun drying, solar drying, drying after freezing (Freeze for one hour followed by mechanical drying at 55°C), vacuum drying and ...
Risk Assessment of Mycotoxins and Predictive Mycology in Sri Lankan Spices: Chilli and Pepper

Jacxsens, Liesbeth; Pratheeb; Yogendrarajaha; De Meulenaer, Bruno (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

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, ...
Quality performance, proximate composition and sensory evaluation of developed flavoured instant popcorn

Ranathunga, R.A.A; Gunasekara, G.T.N; Wijewardana, D.C.M.S.I (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Popcorn is a world famous snack food with significant commercial demand. Its market has been continuously growing in Sri Lanka. At the same time, different variety of instant popcorn products should be tested for sensory ...
Proximate composition, calorie content and heavy metals (As, Cd, Pb) of selected Sri Lankan traditional rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties

Kariyawasam, T. I; Godakumbura, P. I; Prashantha, M. A. B; Premakumara, G. A. S (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

There are over 2000 Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties (STRV) known to have existed in Sri Lanka. But only about 30 varieties have been subjected to scientific research and proven to have high nutritional and medicinal ...
Nutritional status and food insecurity among the children in Northern Sri Lanka

Kandeepan, Karthigesu; Balakumar, Sandrasegrampillai; Arasaratnam, Vasanthy (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Consumption of adequate nutritious food is the most important element to ensure healthy living of children. The objective was to assess the nutritional status and food insecurity among the children aged 1-5 years in the ...
Perceived health status of consumers and incorporation of functional ingredients into their diet

Rifnaz, M.B.M; Mudalige, U.K. Jayasinghe; Guruge, T.P.S.R; Udugama, J.M.M; Herath, H.M.L.K; Edirisinghe, J.C (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Functional ingredients included in a healthy diet are demonstrated to have physiological benefits and/or reduce the risk of chronic diseases beyond basic nutritional function. On this rationale, the specific objectives ...
Prevalence of Listeria spp. in Traditional Indian Dairy Products from Chennai Metropolis, Tamil Nadu

Suriyapriya, S; Selvan, P; Porteen, K; Kannan, S. Suresh (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

The present study was conducted between September, 2014 and June, 2015 to assess the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in Traditional Indian Dairy Products from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Samples of Ghee, Rasagolla, Gulabjamun, ...
Nutrition Security in Sri Lanka

Liyanage, K.D.C.E (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)
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, Selffilled 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 < 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.

Bossier, P; De Schrijver, P; Defoirdt, T; Ruwandeepika, H.A.D; Natrah, F; Ekasari, J; Toi, H; Nhan, D; Tinh, N; Pande, G; Karunasagar, I; Van Stappen, G (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Microbial community management in aquaculture creates benefits at the nutritional as well as at health level for cultured species. In addition, in case of biofloc application, it allows to link species at different trophic ...
Milk coagulation properties and milk protein genetic variants of three cattle breeds/types in Sri Lanka

Abeykoon, C.D; Rathnayake, R.M.C; Johansson, M; Silva, G.L.L.P; Ranadheera, C.S; Lundh, A; Vidanarachchi, J.K (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Milk coagulation is the primary step in the development of most dairy products. Raw milk from individual cows and different breeds exhibit distinct coagulation capacities. This variation is largely influenced by milk ...
Microbiological quality of raw milk and effect on quality by implementing good management practices

De Silva, S.A.S.D; Kanugala, K.A.N.P; Weerakkody, N.S (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

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 ...
Impacts of agricultural practices on water quality in Uma Oya catchment area in Sri Lanka

Gunawardhana, W.D.T.M; Jayawardhana, J.M.C.K; Udayakumara, E.P.N (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Sustainability of global food production is highly depending on the quality of the environment. In many parts of the world increase of agricultural production heavily depend on intensive agricultural practices which are ...
Nutritional composition and health related functional properties of Eleusine coracana (Finger Millet)

Lansakara, L. H. M. P. R; Liyanage, R; Perera, K. A; Wijewardana, I; Jayawardena, B. C; Vidanarachchi, J. K (Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2015)

Nutritional composition, antioxidant activity, alpha amylase inhibitory activity and fermentation ability of Rawana and Oshada FM varieties were measured against Basmati and BG-300 rice varieties. The results showed that ...

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