Category: H

Emulsions usually consist of a suspension of globules of varying size. Homo¬ genisation reduces these globules to a smaller and more uniform size.  

An enzyme protein together with its coenzyme or prosthetic group. The entire, functionally complete enzyme. The term is used to designate an enzyme that requires a coenzyme in order for it to function (possess catalytic abilities). The holoenzyme consists of the protein part (apoenzyme) plus a dialyzable, nonprotein coenzyme part that is bound to the…

Drugs that inhibit the enzyme HMG CoA reductase, the controlling enzyme of cholesterol synthesis, used in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia.  

Proteins rich in arginine and lysine that occur mainly in the cell nucleus and are concerned with the regulation of DNA. Proteins rich in basic amino acids (e.g., lysine) found complexed with chromosomes of all eucaryotic cells except sperm where the DNA is specifically complexed with another group of basic proteins, the protamines. Conserved DNA-binding…

Six-carbon monosaccharides such as glucose or fructose. A 6-carbon sugar. A monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms. A simple sugar with six carbon atoms. Hexose sugars are the sugars most frequently found in food. The most important hexose is glucose.  

A flavonoid found in the pith of unripe citrus fruits; a complex of glucose and rhamnose with the flavonone hesperin. A citrus bioflavonoid found in the membranes and peel of lemons and oranges.  

Enlargement of the liver as a result of congestion (e.g. in heart failure), inflammation or fatty infiltration (as in kwashiorkor). A condition in which the liver becomes very large. Abnormal enlargement of the liver, usually a sign of liver disease. Palpable abdominal enlargement of the liver due to damage from cirrhosis or hepatitis. Swelling or…

Bacterium commonly infecting the gastric mucosa in patients with ulcers. The underlying cause of ulcers, and implicated in the development of gastric cancer. Bacterium that causes chronic inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach. A bacterium found in gastric secretions, strongly associated with duodenal ulcers and gastric carcinoma. Spiral-shaped bacterium found in the stomach.…

Method of expressing the lipid content of a diet, calculated as 2.16 X % energy from saturated fat -1.65 X % energy from polyunsaturated fat -0.0677 X mg cholesterol.  

Term used in tasting panels where the judges indicate the extent of their like or dislike for the food. A scale from 1 to 9 used for the evaluation of foods with a degree of liking from 1 to 5 and degree of disliking from 5 to 9.