Postmarket Laboratory Surveillance for Forbidden Substances in Halal-Certified Foods in Thailand

ABSTRACT Limited information exists regarding adulteration of Halal-certified food by substances forbidden under Islamic law (Haram substances). This study was conducted using forensic laboratory testing to investigate the prevalence of this type of adulteration. In this large-scale survey of Halal-certified food products randomly collected from markets in Thailand, 4,829 food samples from 10 food groups were tested in the laboratory for four potentially Haram substances: porcine DNA, porcine fatty acids, ethanol, and hydroxyproline (gelatin). No samples were adulterated with porcine DNA or fatty acids. However, 62 samples (approximately 1.3%) were positive for ethanol (>0.5% for non–naturally fermented products and >1% for naturally fermented products). The hydroxyproline concentration in the samples was compared with that of a negative control. Gelatin, as indicated by the presence of hydroxyproline, was the major suspicious substance found in these products. Further investigations are required to determine whether the gelatin is of Halal origin. These results from this first large-scale postmarket surveillance of Halal-certified food products for forbidden substances reveals the important role of forensic laboratory testing for supporting Halal supervision and certification. These findings provide useful information for government agencies seeking to encourage Halal compliance by food enterprises and for Muslim consumers and Halal food importers and exporters. HIGHLIGHTS

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Fatty Acids Composition in Selected Catering Products

Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Agriculture ◽

10.15835/buasvmcn-agr:5094 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 67 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Cristian Tudor MATEA ◽

Adrian MAZAREL ◽

Maria MORAR ◽

Constantin BELE ◽

Andreea BUNEA

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Gas Chromatography ◽

Food Products ◽

Food Samples ◽

Dietary Lipid ◽

Flame Ionization Detection ◽

Fatty Acids Composition ◽

Food Groups ◽

Gas Chromatograph ◽

Flame Ionization

Intake of dietary lipid is relevant to human health and should be subject of an extended research regarding quantitative and qualitative aspects. Catering food products investigated in the current study have been chosen from two food groups: fish based food products and meat based food products. Fatty acids were analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) with flame ionization detection (FID), a Shimadzu GC-17A series gas-chromatograph, equipped with a 30m polyethylene glycol coated column (Alltech AT-WAX, 0.25mm I.D., 0.25µm film thickness). Helium was used as the carrier gas at a pressure of 147 kPa. The injector and detector temperatures were set at 260ºC. For the oven temperature the following programe was used: 70ºC for 2 min. then raised to 150ºC at 10ºC/ min. rate and held at 150ºC for 3min., then further raised up to 235ºC at a 4ºC/min. A number of ten food samples were investigated. It was found that in the case of products from both food groups analyzed the predominant fatty acid is the oleic acid (18:1) and significant values for palmitic (16:0), linoleic (18:2) and stearic acid (18:0). The ratio between PUFA/SFA is 0.4 for the fish based products and 0.6 for the meat based products, lower than the threshold of 1.5 which is considered not to raise negative health effects.

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Typology of eaters based on conventional and organic food consumption: results from the NutriNet-Santé cohort study

British Journal Of Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s0007114516002427 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 116 (4) ◽

pp. 700-709 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Julia Baudry ◽

Mathilde Touvier ◽

Benjamin Allès ◽

Sandrine Péneau ◽

Caroline Méjean ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Food Consumption ◽

Diet Quality ◽

Large Scale ◽

Organic Food ◽

Eating Behaviour ◽

Principal Component ◽

Limited Information ◽

Food Groups ◽

Conventional Foods ◽

Organic Food Consumption

AbstractLimited information is available on large-scale populations regarding the socio-demographic and nutrient profiles and eating behaviour of consumers, taking into account both organic and conventional foods. The aims of this study were to draw up a typology of consumers according to their eating habits, based both on their dietary patterns and the mode of food production, and to outline their socio-demographic, behavioural and nutritional characteristics. Data were collected from 28 245 participants of the NutriNet-Santé study. Dietary information was obtained using a 264-item, semi-quantitative, organic FFQ. To identify clusters of consumers, principal component analysis was applied on sixteen conventional and sixteen organic food groups followed by a clustering procedure. The following five clusters of consumers were identified: (1) a cluster characterised by low energy intake, low consumption of organic food and high prevalence of inadequate nutrient intakes; (2) a cluster of big eaters of conventional foods with high intakes of SFA and cholesterol; (3) a cluster with high consumption of organic food and relatively adequate nutritional diet quality; (4) a group with a high percentage of organic food consumers, 14 % of which were either vegetarians or vegans, who exhibited a high nutritional diet quality and a low prevalence of inadequate intakes of most vitamins except B12; and (5) a group of moderate organic food consumers with a particularly high intake of proteins and alcohol and a poor nutritional diet quality. These findings may have implications for future aetiological studies investigating the potential impact of organic food consumption.

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Deteksi Kandungan Babi pada Makanan Berbahan Dasar Daging di Kampus Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia

JURNAL Al-AZHAR INDONESIA SERI SAINS DAN TEKNOLOGI ◽

10.36722/sst.v5i2.352 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 66

Author(s):

Riris Lindiawati Puspitasari ◽

Dewi Elfidasari ◽

Analekta Tiara Perdana

Keyword(s):

Sampling Method ◽

Islamic Law ◽

Food Products ◽

Positive Control ◽

Food Samples ◽

Pork Meat ◽

Negative Results ◽

Lack Of Information ◽

Halal Food

Abstrak - Makanan halal berarti makanan yang diijinkan dalam hukum Islam dan memenuhi syarat yaitu tidak mengandung material apapun yang tidak diperbolehkan dalam hukum Islam. Belum adanya informasi terkait kehalalan makanan yang terdapat pada makanan yang dijual di sekitar kampus UAI menyebabkan perlu dilakukan penelitian yang dapat memberikan informasi terkait kehalalan produk makanan yang dijual pedagang di sekitar kawasan tersebut terutama makanan berbahan daging. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeteksi cemaran daging babi pada makanan berbahan dasar daging yang dijual pedagang di kantin kampus UAI. Metode yang dilakukan yaitu melakukan pengujian menggunakan Porcine detection kit terhadap sampel makanan berbahan daging. Kontrol positif yang dipakai yaitu sampel daging segar babi. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa seluruh sampel makanan (25 macam) tidak mengandung protein babi (hasil negatif). Dengan demikian makanan yang ada aman untuk dikonsumsi.Abstract - Halal food was known as food that permitted in Islam and met the requirements of good materials which was allowed in Islamic law. The lack of information related to the halal food especially found in UAI had been directed the research to be carried out. This research would provide information regarding the halal food products sold in the area, especially meat-based foods. This study aimed to detect the contamination of pork in meat-based foods. The research used total sampling method. The method used porcine detection kit against samples of meat-based foods. Positive control used a fresh pork meat. The result showed that all food samples (25 foods) did not contain pork protein (negative results). This data revealed the that all foods were safe for consumption.Keywords – Halal food, Porcine detection, Meat based food

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Fatty Acids Quality in Middle Eastern Traditional Dishes, Arabic Sweets and Market Foods Frequently Consumed in Lebanon

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13072462 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 2462

Author(s):

Maha Hoteit ◽

Edwina Zoghbi ◽

Alissar Rady ◽

Iman Shankiti ◽

Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Eastern Mediterranean ◽

Middle Eastern ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Food Products ◽

Food Samples ◽

Fatty Acid Profiles ◽

Total Fatty Acids

The prevalence of diet-related non-communicable diseases is on the rise in the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean, including Lebanon. This study aimed to provide data on fatty acid profiles and ratios of Lebanese composite dishes, Arabic sweets, and market foods. Methods: Thirty types of traditional dishes, collected from five different Lebanese governorates, thirty-seven types of Arabic sweets and forty-six market food products were considered for analysis. Food samples were chemically analyzed for total, unsaturated and saturated fatty acids. The range of total fatty acids in composite dishes, Arabic sweets, and market food products was between 1.2–11.7 g/100 g, 5.3–25.8 g/100 g, and 0.5–100 g/100 g, respectively. Additionally, the range of saturated fatty acids in composite dishes, Arabic sweets, and market food products was between 0.5–4.9 g/100 g, 2.5–23.6 g/100 g and 0.1–56.4 g/100 g, respectively. Furthermore, about 75% of these foods were poor in unsaturated fatty acids. Regarding saturated fatty acid, the polyunsaturated to monounsaturated (P.M.S) ratio was lower than the recommended ratio of 1:1:1 in 96% of samples. To conclude, there is a need to prioritize fat content in foods and consider processing modifications in the food production system with the aim of achieving a higher P:M:S ratio intake among the population.

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Dietary pattern analysis reveals key food groups contributing to the successful exchange of saturated with unsaturated fatty acids in healthy men.

10.26226/morressier.5ef37080b2a27f760262bb58 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Laury Sellem

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Dietary Pattern ◽

Pattern Analysis ◽

Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Food Groups ◽

Healthy Men ◽

Dietary Pattern Analysis

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Evaluation of Nutrient Intake and Food Consumption among Dutch Toddlers

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13051531 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 1531

Author(s):

Elly Steenbergen ◽

Anne Krijger ◽

Janneke Verkaik-Kloosterman ◽

Liset E. M. Elstgeest ◽

Sovianne ter Borg ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Dietary Guidelines ◽

Food Groups ◽

Milk Products ◽

Health Council ◽

Dutch Health

Improving dietary habits at a young age could prevent adverse health outcomes. The aim was to gain insight into the adequacy of the dietary intake of Dutch toddlers, which may provide valuable information for preventive measures. Data obtained from the Dutch National Food Consumption Survey 2012–2016 were used, which included 672 children aged one to three years. Habitual intakes of nutrients were evaluated according to recommendations set by the Dutch Health Council. Specific food groups were evaluated according to the Dutch food-based dietary guidelines. For most nutrients, intakes were estimated to be adequate. High intakes were found for saturated fatty acids, retinol, iodine, copper, zinc, and sodium. No statement could be provided on the adequacy of intakes of alpha-linoleic acids, N-3 fish fatty acids, fiber, and iron. 74% of the toddlers used dietary supplements, and 59% used vitamin D supplements specifically. Total median intakes of vegetables, bread, and milk products were sufficient. Consumption of bread, potatoes and cereals, milk products, fats, and drinks consisted largely of unhealthy products. Consumption of unfavorable products may have been the cause of the observed high and low intakes of several nutrients. Shifting towards a healthier diet that is more in line with the guidelines may positively affect the dietary intake of Dutch toddlers and prevent negative health impacts, also later in life.

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School Choice During a Period of Radical School Reform. Evidence from Academy Conversion in England

Economic Policy ◽

10.1093/epolic/eiaa023 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Marco Bertoni ◽

Stephen Gibbons ◽

Olmo Silva

Keyword(s):

School Choice ◽

Large Scale ◽

English Education ◽

Limited Information ◽

State Control ◽

High Performing ◽

Opt Out ◽

Improved Performance ◽

Expected Benefits ◽

State Schools

Abstract We study how demand responds to the rebranding of existing state schools as autonomous ‘academies’ in the context of a radical and large-scale reform to the English education system. The academy programme encouraged schools to opt out of local state control and funding, but provided parents and students with limited information on the expected benefits. We use administrative data on school applications for three cohorts of students to estimate whether this rebranding changes schools’ relative popularity. We find that families – particularly higher-income, White British – are more likely to rank converted schools above non-converted schools on their applications. We also find that it is mainly schools that are high-performing, popular and proximate to families’ homes that attract extra demand after conversion. Overall, the patterns we document suggest that families read academy conversion as a signal of future quality gains – although this signal is in part misleading as we find limited evidence that conversion causes improved performance.

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Optimization Model of Phenolics Encapsulation Conditions for Biofortification in Fatty Acids of Animal Food Products

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10040881 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 881

Author(s):

Roberta Tolve ◽

Fernanda Galgano ◽

Nicola Condelli ◽

Nazarena Cela ◽

Luigi Lucini ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Condensed Tannins ◽

Encapsulation Efficiency ◽

Biological Effects ◽

Fatty Acid Content ◽

Food Products ◽

Animal Origin ◽

Animal Nutrition ◽

Loading Capacity ◽

Wide Range

The nutritional quality of animal products is strongly related to their fatty acid content and composition. Nowadays, attention is paid to the possibility of producing healthier foods of animal origin by intervening in animal feed. In this field, the use of condensed tannins as dietary supplements in animal nutrition is becoming popular due to their wide range of biological effects related, among others, to their ability to modulate the rumen biohydrogenation and biofortify, through the improvement of the fatty acids profile, the derivate food products. Unfortunately, tannins are characterized by strong astringency and low bioavailability. These disadvantages could be overcome through the microencapsulation in protective matrices. With this in mind, the optimal conditions for microencapsulation of a polyphenolic extract rich in condensed tannins by spray drying using a blend of maltodextrin (MD) and gum Arabic (GA) as shell material were investigated. For this purpose, after the extract characterization, through spectrophotometer assays and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight (UHPLC-QTOF) mass spectrometry, a central composite design (CCD) was employed to investigate the combined effects of core:shell and MD:GA ratio on the microencapsulation process. The results obtained were used to develop second-order polynomial regression models on different responses, namely encapsulation yield, encapsulation efficiency, loading capacity, and tannin content. The formulation characterized by a core:shell ratio of 1.5:5 and MD:GA ratio of 4:6 was selected as the optimized one with a loading capacity of 17.67%, encapsulation efficiency of 76.58%, encapsulation yield of 35.69%, and tannin concentration of 14.46 g/100 g. Moreover, in vitro release under varying pH of the optimized formulation was carried out with results that could improve the use of microencapsulated condensed tannins in animal nutrition for the biofortification of derivates.

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Evaluation of dietary intake assessed by the Dutch self-administered web-based dietary 24-h recall tool (Compl-eat™) against interviewer-administered telephone-based 24-h recalls

Journal of Nutritional Science ◽

10.1017/jns.2017.45 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Saskia Meijboom ◽

Martinette T. van Houts-Streppel ◽

Corine Perenboom ◽

Els Siebelink ◽

Anne M. van de Wiel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dietary Intake ◽

Large Scale ◽

Alcohol Intake ◽

Lower Number ◽

Vitamin B ◽

Food Groups ◽

Web Based ◽

The Web

AbstractSelf-administered web-based 24-h dietary recalls (24 hR) may save a lot of time and money as compared with interviewer-administered telephone-based 24 hR interviews and may therefore be useful in large-scale studies. Within the Nutrition Questionnaires plus (NQplus) study, the web-based 24 hR tool Compl-eat™ was developed to assess Dutch participants’ dietary intake. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the performance of this tool against the interviewer-administered telephone-based 24 hR method. A subgroup of participants of the NQplus study (20–70 years, n 514) completed three self-administered web-based 24 hR and three telephone 24 hR interviews administered by a dietitian over a 1-year period. Compl-eat™ as well as the dietitians guided the participants to report all foods consumed the previous day. Compl-eat™ on average underestimated the intake of energy by 8 %, of macronutrients by 10 % and of micronutrients by 13 % as compared with telephone recalls. The agreement between both methods, estimated using Lin's concordance coefficients (LCC), ranged from 0·15 for vitamin B1 to 0·70 for alcohol intake (mean LCC 0·38). The lower estimations by Compl-eat™ can be explained by a lower number of total reported foods and lower estimated intakes of the food groups, fats, oils and savoury sauces, sugar and confectionery, dairy and cheese. The performance of the tool may be improved by, for example, adding an option to automatically select frequently used foods and including more recall cues. We conclude that Compl-eat™ may be a useful tool in large-scale Dutch studies after suggested improvements have been implemented and evaluated.

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Homestead Food Production and Maternal and Child Dietary Diversity in Nepal: Variations in Association by Season and Agroecological Zone

Food and Nutrition Bulletin ◽

10.1177/0379572117703264 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 338-353 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Bishnu Dulal ◽

Gary Mundy ◽

Rojee Sawal ◽

Pooja Pandey Rana ◽

Kenda Cunningham

Keyword(s):

Food Production ◽

Large Scale ◽

Dietary Diversity ◽

Technical Support ◽

Population Variation ◽

Food Groups ◽

Dietary Recall ◽

Maternal Report ◽

Policies And Programs ◽

Agroecological Zone

Background: Suaahara, a large-scale integrated program, aimed to improve diets and nutritional status among women and children, in part by facilitating enhanced homestead food production (EHFP). Objective: This study examines associations between EHFP and maternal and child dietary diversity and variations by season and agroecological zone (AEZ): mountains and terai. Methods: We used data from household monitoring surveys (n = 2101 mothers; n = 994 children, 6-23 months), which included a 7-day dietary recall and maternal report on participation in 5 EHFP activities—received vegetable seeds, chicks, and technical support and participated in training and EHFP groups. We constructed binary variables for each activity and a scale (0-5) summing participation. For dietary diversity, we used the Women’s Dietary Diversity Score using 10 food groups and 7 food groups for child diets. Multivariable linear regression analyses were used to assess associations between EHFP participation and dietary diversity by season and AEZ, controlling for potential confounders and clustering. Results: In adjusted models, we found positive associations between dietary diversity and chicks, technical support, and EHFP beneficiary groups; the magnitude of the associations varied by season and AEZ. The degree of participation in 5 EHFP activities was positively associated with maternal dietary diversity in the terai (β = .24, P < .001) and mountains (β = .12, P = .01) and child dietary diversity in the terai (β = .35, P < .001) during the winter. No associations were found in the rainy season. Conclusion: Our findings highlight the potential for EHFP to address dietary diversity constraints among this population. Variation by subnational setting and seasonality suggest that policies and programs should be contextualized.

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