Prince G. Boakye

PepsiCo Inc. · Research & Development

ABSTRACT: Monoglycerides (MGs) have been incorporated into the matrix of poly(gl ycerol-co-g lutaric acid) films to investigate theireffect on the thermal, mechanical, and solvent absorption properties of the resultant films. Solvent absorption studies revealed thatpoly(glycerol-co-glutaric acid-co-MG) films were able to absor b and resorb solvents...

In previous studies, monoglycerides (MGs) were incorporated into the matrix of poly(glutaric acid–glycerol) films to investigate their effect on the thermal, mechanical, and solvent absorption properties of the resultant films. In this study, the same properties were monitored when fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) were added to the polymer film form...

Beta‐cyclodextrin (β‐CD) has been shown to successfully lower the cholesterol content of dairy products, such as butter, but the process tends to negatively impact the overall quality and consistency. In this study, β‐sitosterol, which is similar in structure as cholesterol, was reacted with oleic acid to form β‐sitosteryl oleate (BSO), and this wa...

FODMAPs (fermentable oligo-, di-, and monosaccharides and polyols) and ATIs (Amylase-Trypsin inhibitors) have been reported to trigger intestinal symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients and individuals with non-celiac wheat sensitivity (NCWS). The objective of this work was to investigate the FODMAP and ATI contents of 22 different whea...

Background and Objectives Intermediate wheatgrass ( Thinopyrum intermedium , IWG) is a perennial grain crop being explored for mainstream food applications. The impact of extrusion on the nutritional and physicochemical characteristics of IWG was investigated for the first time. Extrudates were produced using a corotating twin‐screw extruder. Find...

The fermentable oligo‐, di‐, and monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) and amylase–trypsin inhibitors (ATIs) present in wheat flour can trigger irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms and intestinal inflammation. Lowering FODMAPs and ATIs concentrations in wheat flour could make the grain accessible to humans with IBS. This study evaluated a divers...

Consumption of fermentable oligo-, di-, and monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) can promote gut health in individuals with a healthy gastrointestinal tract. However, FODMAPs, as well as amylase-trypsin inhibitors (ATIs), have been identified as potential triggers of intestinal symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and non-celiac wheat sensit...

High amylose and waxy starches from maize and potato were incubated with plasma-activated water (PAW) at 25 °C, 60 °C, and 80 °C temperatures to investigate PAW treatment effects on the starches' properties. At 60 °C incubation temperature, the starches were basically annealed with PAW. Annealing starches with PAW significantly increased (p < 0.05)...

In this study, the effects of extrusion conditions such as feed moisture content (20%, 24%, and 28%), screw speed (200, 300, and 400 rpm), and extrusion temperature (130, 150, and 170°C) on the physical and functional properties (moisture content, expansion ratio, bulk density, hardness, water absorption index [WAI], water solubility index [WSI]) o...

The effect of carbon dioxide‐argon radio frequency cold plasma treatment on the in vitro digestion and structural characteristics of granular and non‐granular waxy maize, potato, and rice starches was investigated in this study. The effect on the fine structure of waxy potato was very minimal after plasma treatment irrespective of their granular or...

This chapter describes the synthesis, characterization and absorption capacities of three types of biobased absorbent polymers. The three absorbent polymers described in this chapter are all produced from renewable products such as starch, glycerol, monglyceride, and chitosan. Each of the absorbent polymers were successfully synthesized and absorbe...

Food-derived compounds have been explored as active components for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. One of the primary bioactivity mechanisms is through the inhibition of α-glucosidase, which is involved in the release of glucose from dietary carbohydrates during digestion in the gastrointestinal tract. This chapter discusses the regulat...

This study investigated the compositional characteristics and shelf-life of Njangsa seed oil (NSO). Oil from Njangsa had a high polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content of which alpha eleostearic acid (α-ESA), an unusual conjugated linoleic acid was the most prevalent (about 52%). Linoleic acid was also present in appreciable amounts (approximatel...

Monoglycerides (MGs) have been incorporated into the matrix of poly-(glycerol-co-glutaric acid) films to investigate their effect on the mechanical and solvent absorption properties of these films. MGs were concentrated using a combination of molecular distillation and solvent extraction, resulting in a concentrate with 99.15% purity. The MG concen...

Introduction: Ricinodendron heudelotii (Njangsa) is a popular seed oil, which is largely consumed in Cameroon and some other African countries. To date, it has only been used for its culinary attributes; although its fatty acid profile suggests important health benefits due to the presence of alpha-eleostearic acid (α-ESA). These benefits include a...

Interest in conjugated fatty acids (CFAs) has grown in recent years due to its associated health benefits. Currently, seed oils remain the major natural source of CFAs. Studies have shown that one such seed oil, Njangsa (Ricinodendron heudelotii), contains significant amounts of α-eleostearic acid (α-ESA), a conjugated isomer of linolenic acid. How...

Response surface methodology and central composite rotatable design for K=3 was used to study the combined effects of blanching time, sodium metabisulphite (Na2S2O5) concentration and processing (retorting) time on the total microbial load, and sensory qualities (colour, aroma, texture, overall acceptability) of cocoyam leaves during canning. Regre...