Abstract

Fluorescing substances developed in the following materials during storage: high protein foods, represented by dried whole milk powder, dehydrated pork, and soya flour; high carbohydrate foods, represented by dried banana flakes and dried parsnips; and a mixed foodstuff, represented by ration biscuits.The only change occurring in stored shortenings was a decrease of fluorescing substances in hydrogenated linseed oils. Serum extracted from rancid butter had a higher fluorescence value than serum from fresh butter. In substances containing a high proportion of fat, fluorescence values bore little relation to deterioration as assessed by peroxide oxygen determinations.Fluorescence tests were unsatisfactory for dried milk powders and soya flour. However, they may prove useful as a measure of quality for dehydrated pork, dried banana, dried parsnips, ration biscuits, and butter. Fluorescence measurements may also detect reversion in hydrogenated linseed oil shortenings.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.