Food science and Technology Letters

14-19

Authors: WONG K.V.

The hypothesis is that the lack of natural phytochemicals in the diet of the men in the West contributes to the higher incidence of prostate cancer, as compared to the rest of the world. There is strong evidence in the literature that phytochemicals play the role of a defense system in a human body so that the body is not as vulnerable to incurable and dangerous diseases. There have been studies that show phytochemicals play a major role in the prevention of cancer and fewer studies specifically on prostate cancer. Health benefits are best obtained through the consumption of a varied diet that comprise fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes and seeds which contain the phytochemicals. The current work has shown the perspective that some common foods that contain high amounts of phytochemicals which could be key to good health (as regards not getting prostate cancer) include garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, chili peppers and turmeric, as well as the almost universal food items of vegetable oil, onions and black pepper. The current paper has shown the perspective that the large incidences of prostate cancer in the USA, Canada, several western European nations, Australia and New Zealand are probably due to the lack of active phytochemicals in the daily diet of the majority of the men in these countries.

24-26

Authors: AGLAWE P.P., WADATKAR C.M

The study was undertaken to investigate the microbiological quality of raw milk samples and pasteurized samples were used to study from surrounding area of Nagpur and Wardha district, 10 raw sample and 10 pasteurized samples used. Bacteriological identification reveals a definite dominance of E. coli and E. aerogene sp. beside its, the other genera Salmonella typhi were isolated on selective agar medium. The microbial colonies were found to be high in six sample and colony content low in rest four sample. In pasteurized sample the coliform colonies were less in number as compared to raw milk sample. Bacteriological colonies were found to be opaque and metallic sheen in coloured prepared. Biochemical test were used for the of identified Escherichia coli and Enterobacter arogene.