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Efecto de las condiciones de extracción sobre las propiedades físico-químicas de la pectina obtenida a partir de mango mayagüezano (Mangifera indica L.)
(2013)
The Mango variety “Mayagüezano” (Mangifera indica L.) is a typical fruits of western Puerto Rico and widely distributed through the island. This research proposes the use of Mango Mayagüezano as a source of Pectin to give ...
Contenido de antioxidantes en berenjena (Solanum melongena) y yautía (Xanthosoma violaceum) orgánica y convencional tratadas térmicamente
(2013)
Research in organic production has been triggered by the global necessity of consuming healthy food that increases the quality of life. Eggplant (Solanum melongena) and tanier (Xanthosoma violaceum) are characterized by ...
Determinación de calidad y cambios microbiológicos en calabaza mínimamente procesada y empacada en polietileno de baja densidad
(2014)
Minimally processed tropical pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) has considerable potential to create new value-added market opportunities in Puerto Rico. Minimal processing can potentially impact the chemical and physical ...
Determinación del perfil microbiológico de la almeja (Lucina pectinata Gmelin, 1791), del ostión de mangle (Crassostrea rhizophorae guilding, 1828) y las aguas de extracción de bivalvos de la zona suroeste de Puerto Rico
(2005)
The microbiological profile of the clam, the mangrove oyster, and their harvesting waters in the southwestern zone of Puerto Rico, was determined by the analysis of fecal coliforms, Salmonella spp., Vibrio spp., and total ...
Incidencia de Escherichia coli serotipo O157:H7 en carne proveniente de ganado bovino de mataderos de Puerto Rico
(2006)
The main objective of this investigation was to evaluate the incidence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in cattle during the slaughter process in Puerto Rico. The slaughter houses visited were located in Mayagüez, Arecibo and ...
Modified atmosphere packaging of green-shelled common beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(2006)
The objective of this research was to develop a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) system for green-shelled common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L., cv. Morales), which are locally grown in Puerto Rico, in order to increase ...
Formulación de una lámina comestible a base de almidón de farináceos con adición de bacteriófagos.
(2012)
El cultivo de tubérculos en Puerto Rico no satisface la demanda local y frecuentemente no puede competir con los productos importados en precio. Una manera de darle valor agregado a los tubérculos es procesarlos para la ...
Determinación y cuantificación de metales en agua potable y agua embotellada disponibles en Puerto Rico
(2009)
Mediante el uso de la técnica de Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS) y siguiendo el Método 200.8. de la Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) se determinó y cuantificó la presencia de aluminio, cobre, ...
Determinación del largo de vida útil de mezcla de frutas mínimamente procesada
(2014)
This research was aimed to evaluate the shelf life of a mixture of minimally processed fruits (melon cantaloupe, mango, pineapple, orange, grape, mandarine and carambola) under modified atmosphere with the addition of ...
Propiedades fisico-quimicas de un postre congelado elaborado con suero de leche
(2013)
This project evaluated the physical and chemical properties during storage of a frozen dessert made from acid whey in order to provide an added value to the acid whey, as it is a waste and an environmental pollutant. Six ...