Ravinder Kaushik

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies | UPES · School of Health Sciences

The objective of the present investigation was to determine bioavailability of calcium and vitamin D2 from milk fortified with either calcium or vitamin D2 alone or when both were used for preparation of multiple micronutrient fortified milk and also to study its interaction with iron and zinc bioavailability. 32 weanling male rats (aged 21-28days)...

Stability of vitamin D2 in milk was determined in vitamin D2 fortified milk. Reverse phase high pressure liquid chromatography was used to determine the vitamin D2 loss during processing, packaging and under light. The percentage losses during pasteurization, boiling and sterilization were demonstrated to be statistically insignificant. Milk was st...

The influence of milk fat on physico-chemical properties of calcium and vitamin D-fortified milk was investigated. Sensory scores, curd tension, viscosity, rennet coagulation time and TBA value increased with the increase in fat content. Calcium and vitamin D fortification had no effect on sensory scores, whereas a significant increase was observed...

Yersiniosis, caused by Yersinia enterocolitica, is the third most rampant zoonotic disease in Europe; the pathogen shows high antibiotic resistance. Herbs have multiple anti–microbial components that reduce microorganism resistance. Therefore, an extract of Picrorhiza kurroa (P. kurroa) was evaluated for potential antimicrobial activity. We report...

The research expertise of Prof. Arn Mignon is within the field of (smart) polymer science, with a strong emphasis on biomaterials. As a talented and highly-motivated early-career researcher, he is focusing on the interdisciplinarity of biomaterials research and development, with a special focus on the development of smart polymeric systems. During...

Recent interest in the utilization of mushroom-based bioactive compounds has increased due to their potential bioactivities and as alternatives in the reduction of high concentrations of chemical utilization. Therefore, we evaluated the physicochemical, functional, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activity of the Calocybe indica. The nutritiona...

Interest in the utilization of plant-based bioactive compounds in foods has increased due to their biochemical activities and as alternatives in the reduction of high concentrations of chemical utilization. However, some of these additives are hydrophobic, thus being harder to disperse into the hydrophilic food matrix. Therefore, an oil-in-water na...

Bioactive compounds are secondary metabolites synthesized by plants for maintaining homeostasis; however, they also modulate metabolic processes and demonstrate valuable effects in the human body. e fig was cherished as food and for its pharmaceutical properties. e presence of a wide range of biologically active compounds such as carotenoids, flavo...

In this study, we formulated an oil-in-water nanoemulsion of Citrullus lanatus seed oil in the presence of Phyllanthus niruri methanolic extract using a delivery system based on sodium alginate. The control nanoemulsion was prepared without plant extract and the nanoemulsion loaded with extract was further characterized based on their size, polydis...

Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is an important source of carbohydrates as an energy source and is used as a staple food throughout the world. That is rich in mucilage and starch granules makes it a highly digestible ingredient. Mucilage can act as a matrix, thickening, binding, emulsifying, and foaming agent in food, pharmaceutical, and several fields...

The polyphenolic compounds are having very high biological activity and functional properties due to that they have gained great importance. For functional foods, these polyphenols are used as fortification agents. So, the milk proteins have been representing as exclusive characteristics for polyphenol studies. To increase the bioavailability and b...

Mushrooms are well-known functional foods due to the presence of a huge quantity of nutraceutical components. These are well recognized for their nutritional importance such as high protein, low fat, and low energy contents. These are rich in minerals such as iron, phosphorus, as well as in vitamins like riboflavin, thiamine, ergosterol, niacin, an...

Currently, the potential utilization of natural plant-derived extracts for medicinal and therapeutic purposes has increased remarkably. The current study, therefore, aimed to assess the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of modified solvent evaporation-assisted ethanolic extract of Woodfordia fruticosa flowers. For viable use of the extra...

The present study was conducted to develop non-cereal starch extruded products. The effects of feed moisture (15-21%), temperature (130-170 °C) and screw speed (120-160 rpm) were evaluated on the physical and functional properties of extruded snacks using response surface methodology. Feed moisture and screw speed increased the bulk density and har...

Background Dermatophytes are well-known fungus having the capability to invade keratinized tissues of nails, skin, and hair, of humans and other animals, causing dermatophytosis. Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) seed is a rich source of vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and minerals, bearing various health benefits. Despite the presence of many usefu...

Hormones are signal molecules that are naturally occurring plant growth substances, as well as synthetic compounds and chemical substances. Plant hormones are major growth regulating hormones such as auxin, gibberellin, and cytokinins. However, few plant hormones also work as growth inhibitor such as ethylene and abscisic acid. PGRs play important...

Human skin acts as a physical barrier; however, sometimes the skin gets infected by fungi, which becomes more severe if the infection occurs on the third layer of the skin. Azole derivative-based antifungal creams, liquids, or sprays are available to treat fungal infections; however, these formulations show various side effects on the application s...

Recently, the interest of scientists has turned towards eco-friendly metal nanoparticles due to their distinctive physicochemical properties that have been used in several biochemical and food applications, including drug and bioactive component delivery, sensing of food pathogenic bacteria, imaging techniques, and theranostics. Therefore, this stu...

Objective: Loss of vital bioactive components of Ficus palmata fruit extract during food processing is a major issue. Therefore, to retain the antioxidant potential and to increase the mineral bioavailability, gum arabic stabilized nanoemulsion of Fig fruit extract was prepared. Method: . Nanoemulsion was formulated using three different levels...

Easily sourced mucus from various plant parts is an odorless, colorless and tasteless substance with emerging commercial potential in agriculture, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals due to its non-toxic and biodegradable properties. It has been found that plant-derived mucilage can be used as a natural thickener or emulsifier and an alternative to...

Taro is a plant widely produced in tropical areas for its underground corms and it is used mainly as a vegetable. Its physicochemical, sensory properties and health benefits led to its use in value-added products. The cake is a high value-added bakery product and it needs a lower amount of gluten protein, therefore, taro flour (TF) was supplemented...

Bovine colostrum (BC) consists of highly concentrated nutritional and bioactive components after parturition. BC supplements are promoted for prevention and management of neurological disorders (dementia, cognition, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease), cardiovascular diseases, immunity-related and allergy problems, skin disorders, inflamm...

ABSTRACT: Bovine colostrum (BC) consists of highly concentrated nutritional and bioactive components after parturition. BC supplements are promoted for prevention and management of neurological disorders (dementia, cognition, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease), cardiovascular diseases, immunity-related and allergy problems, skin disorder...

This review summarises the progress that has been made in silver nanoparticles (NPs) based colorimetric quantification of toxic metal ions in the water and environmental samples. Due to the anthro-pogenic activities, contamination of metallic ions in the ecosystem rapidly increased, inflicting serious illness to human and aquatic life. Consequently...

The cake is a wheat-based bakery product in which gluten network development is restricted by fat and sugar. Addition of gluten-free flour is an efficient method to dilute wheat flour for weak gluten. Elephant foot yam is tuber having multiple health benefits. Therefore, composite flour was prepared by mixing elephant foot yam flour (EFYF) and whea...

Cinnamon oil has been utilized for numerous years due to its huge restorative significance. This oil has potent antimicrobial activity against numerous pathogenic microbes like Escherichia coli, Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella enteritidis, and Staphylococcus aureus that can be effectively capable to suppress the growth of bacterial development. No...

Taro is a plant widely produced in tropical areas for its underground corms and it is used mainly as a vegetable. Its physicochemical, sensory properties and health benefits led to its use in value-added products. The cake is a high value-added bakery product and it needs a lower amount of gluten protein, therefore, taro flour (TF) was supplemented...

Cake is a wheat-based bakery product in which the gluten network development is restricted by fat and sugar. The addition of gluten-free flour is an efficient method to dilute wheat flour for weak gluten. Elephant foot yam is a tuber having multiple health benefits. Therefore, composite flour was prepared by mixing elephant foot yam flour (EFYF...

Fruit yoghurt with tulsi enhance the nutritional value and satisfy rising demands for healthy food products. Three different concentrations of TLE (0.5%, 1%, and 1.5%); and apple pulp (10%) were used for the formulation of herbal fruit yoghurt. The enriched milk (26.42–28.58 min) showed lower heat stability than that of control (29.80 min), however...

Mucuna pruriens belongs to the Fabaceae family and is ordinarily known as velvet bean, in English cowitch and Hindi Kawaanch. The restorative quality of this bean makes it an excellent component in pharmaceutical and therapeutic applications. Apart from high protein and starch content, these beans contain (l-Dopa) 3, 4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, wh...

This study aimed to determine the effect and potential of red rice in conjunction with barley and rhododendron extracts to develop a new variant of beer. In this study red rice, barley, and rhododendron extracts were used in different combinations and the best combination was selected based on quality and sensory characteristics. The results showed...

Bakery products are generally made up of refined wheat flour that may be deficient in both fibre and essential fatty acids. In this study α-linolenic acid and fibre enriched rusk using flax seeds and finger millet were developed. The proportions of finger millet, flax seed and wheat flours were optimized using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). On...

Objective: Citrullus vulgaris seeds are the most concealed oil seeds consist of vital therapeutic potential. Apart from nutritional and therapeutic indices, these seeds contain numerous anti-nutritional components. Method: Hence, solid-state fermentation was used as an alternative biotechnological contrivance to enhance the nutritional and function...

Obesity is a serious health problem for all age groups and it also promotes Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and hypertension. Herbs are used for the weight reduction from ancient times, therefore, 12 herbs viz. Betula utilis, Bunium periscum, Angelica glauce, Saussurea lappa, Podophyllum hexandrum, Bergenia ciliate, Rumex acetosa,...

The functionality of milk proteins is an important feature used in food industries. Milk proteins are effectively capable of binding divalent metal ions electrostatically. As well, the hydrophobic and hydrophilic domains present in milk proteins make them excellent modules for the site-specific delivery of various bioactive analytes. Apart from vit...

Extensive and erratic use of pesticides leads to bioaccumulation of pesticides in soil, food and waterbodies. Exposure to pesticides is associated with a number of serious diseases, including cancer, birth defects, pregnancy, and many other adverse health effects. Therefore, to protect human health simple and rapid methodologies for monitoring the...

In present work, we synthesized copper nanoparticles using l-ascorbic acid as a reducing agent and capped them with gum arabic. Based upon spectrometric analysis and particle size distribution (19.60-35.06 nm) by intensity, a 1% concentration of gum arabic was selected as the suitable capping agent for copper nanoparticles. Gum arabic capped copper...

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The relationship between cheese and health has been a topic of interest for many years. It is also known that the cheese is the main source of cholesterol and saturated fat may increase the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders but it has a list of the potentially beneficial nutrients. Recently, the cariostatic properties of cheese have be...

The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the stability of vitamin A in fortified milk which was exposed to different processing conditions viz. heat treatments (pasteurization, boiling and sterilization), light exposure treatments (1485, 2970 and 4455 lux for 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 h) and different packaging materials (polyethylene pouches a...

The main objective of the present study was to produce crispy deep-fried chips from Kamal Kakadi plant with acceptable organoleptic qualities. Kamal Kakadi was a small aquatic herb, which are widely distributed in China, India, Japan and in some parts of South-East Asia. Kamal Kakadi encompasses rich amount of polyphenolic compounds, which exhibit...

To assess the cellular mineral uptake and oxidative stability of flower extract, a nanoscale gum arabic stabilized Rhododendron arboreum flower extract emulsion was formulated. Four different concentrations of flower extract (1–5%) were used for the optimization of the nanoemulsion. A significant (P < 0.05) difference was observed in average drople...

Paper is regarding Applications of Nanotechnology

The consumer awareness for secure insignificantly handled food has constrained the food dealers either to decrease the measure of chemically synthetic antimicrobial substances or to replace them with natural ones. Essential oils (EO) extracted from edible, therapeutic and herbal plants have been well recognized as natural antimicrobial additives. A...

Pesticides are enormously used to control the pests in agriculture, industry and human premises. Agricultural production has been significantly increased with the help of pesticides but their uncontrolled and excessive use is polluting the environment, food, water and agricultural products. Presence of pesticides residues in food products and human...

Agriculture is the major sector for the livelihood of the billions of people worldwide. Increasing population and decreasing arable lands are the major concern for the fulfillment of the desired food production. After green revolution more production in the crop is obtained by worldwide. Several insects and pests are responsible for the inhibition...

Wheat cultivars were treated by four different treatments and their flours were obtained after milling. The quality of the obtained wheat flours was determined using various quality parameters and it was observed that premilling treatments significantly affect the gluten content, wet and dry gluten yield, gluten index, and water absorption capacity...

Lactic acid fermentation is one of the eldest and primary approaches used for preservation of milk. Amongst fermented dairy products, yoghurt is becoming more popular owing to its nutritional and therapeutic properties. Also, it is a remarkable source of superior quality proteins, calcium, phosphorus and potassium along with significant quantities...

Banana is among the world's leading fruit crops. Banana serves as ideal food among low cost foods and serves nutrients to 4-5 billion population residing in developing country. Banana normally has a short shelf life and start deteriorating just after plucking. The quality of the bananas get further lowered during transhipment to the markets. Over a...

The present investigation was carried out to determine the physical, chemical and morphological characteristics of wheat grains and their effect on flour quality. The effect of pretreatments on flour extraction rate and its quality was also determined. Three pre-milling treatments viz. conditioning, yeast treatment and acid treatment were applied t...

The present invention discloses a process for the economical and fast production of pure walnut wine from de-oiled walnut kernels. The process is highly economical because it uses de-oiled walnut kernels which are much cheaper than whole kernels being industrial waste of walnut oil manufacturing industry. Secondly, use of de-oiled kernels makes the...

Present study was carried out to assess the significances of solid state fermentation of peanut oil cakes (POC) by Aspergillus oryzae on in vitro bioavailability of minerals (iron, zinc and calcium) and cellular transport, retention and uptake from POC through Caco-2 cells. Bioavailability of iron, zinc and calcium of POC was examined by means of a...

Wild fig is an under exploited fruit having several health benefits. Its importance is not known to common people, therefore either not used for food purposes or very limited. However, several research paper and researchers reported that figs are an excellent source of minerals, vitamins A, B1, B2 and C, dietary fibre, carbohydrates, essential amin...

Book was publish on Hot topics of Food and Nutrition

The effect of calcium and vitamin D2 fortification on yoghurt was evaluated. Two levels (500 and 600 ppm) of calcium (Calcium phosphate and calcium citrate) along with vitamin D¬2 (600IU/L) were used to fortify milk for yoghurt preparation. Acidity, pH, water holding capacity and syneresis of fortified yoghurt were not affected significantly (p > 0...

Two levels (500 and 600 ppm) of calcium (calcium phosphate and calcium citrate) along with vitamin D2 (600 IU/L) were fortified in milk for dahi preparation. pH, water-holding capacity and syneresis of fortified dahi were not affected significantly (P > 0.05). However, acetaldehyde content decreased and setting time increased upon fortification. Mi...

Solid-state fermentation (SSF) represents a technological alternative feature for a great variety of legumes and cereals to improve their functional and nutritional properties. Iron and zinc deficiencies are major health concerns as a public health problem. Therefore, the present investigation was carried out to assess the consequences of SSF on fu...

Two Indian wheat cultivars viz. C-306 and RAJ-3765 were used for gluten extraction and developed gluten based edible film. The wet and dry gluten yield of C-306 cultivar was significantly higher than that of RAJ-3765. Five glycerol concentrations viz. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 g were tried for film formation and developed films were then compared. Film thic...

Two levels (500 and 600 ppm) of calcium (calcium phosphate and calcium citrate) along with vitamin D¬2 (600 IU/l) were fortified in milk for dahi preparation.

Two levels (500 and 600 ppm) of calcium (calcium phosphate and calcium citrate) along with vitamin D¬2 (600 IU/l) were fortified in milk for dahi preparation. pH, water holding capacity and syneresis of fortified dahi were not affected significantly (P>0.05). However, acetaldehyde content decreased and setting time increased upon fortification of d...

The present study aimed at developing herbal medicine against food borne pathogens, therefore the antimicrobial activity of four herbs viz. Arjuna (bark), Ashwagandha (roots), Puthkanda (leaves) and Shalampanja (roots) was checked. Aqueous, ethanolic and petroleum ether extracts of each herb were extracted and their antimicrobial activity against m...

The sensory and physicochemical attributes of pasteurised milk fortified with soluble ferric pyrophosphate (FPP) (25 mg/L iron) and vitamin A (2500 IU) were comparable to unfortified control samples. The heat coagulation time (HCT) of fortified milks was comparable to the control and exhibited a type A curve with HCT–pH maxima at the acidic side of...

The objectives of the study were to evaluate the bioavailability of iron in milk fortified with ferric pyrophosphate (FPP) soluble and vitamin A acetate and to establish the role of vitamin A in enhancement of iron absorption. Balance indices viz. apparent digestibility coefficient, % retention/intake of iron and haematological parameters viz. bloo...