Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a green leafy vegetable popularly consumed fresh without prior cooking, potentially posing a health risk if poorly handled. For this reason, washing is crucial for reducing contaminated microorganisms before consumption. There are many commercial washing solutions in the market. Yet, their effectiveness remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficacies of different washing solutions, such as sing
The present study aimed to assess the proximate chemical compositions of 16 rice varieties collected from Battambang, Takeo, and Prey Veng provinces in Cambodia. Proximate chemical compositions including moisture content, protein, total carbohydrates, fiber, ash, lipids, and amylose content were subjected to analysis. The results showed that all chemical compositions of the 16 rice varieties varied significantly (p <0.05). The carbohydrates and p
Rice is one of the most important crops used in the production of ready-to-cook (RTC) products such as noodles, rice vermicelli, ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast cereals, and snacks due to its color, bland taste, and good processing properties. Extrusion is one of the most creative food processing methods that have been used for product development. This technique helps to improve the nutritional, functional, and sensory properties of the products. T
This study applied a high-pressure and high-temperature system using water as solvent, to extract the essential oil from kaffir lime peel. In this work, it aimed to determine the effect of temperature and gas such as N2 and CO2, on the yield of essential oils extracted from kaffir lime peel and volatile compounds in the extracted essential oils. The essential oils from kaffir lime peel were extracted using 300 g of sample combined with 300 ml of
Okara is an agro-waste yielded after liquid extraction of tofu and soymilk production. It contains protein, fiber, carbohydrates, and minerals making it a potential nutritious ingredient for foods. However, several million tonnes of okara are made and discharged annually after tofu and soymilk processing, leading to environmental and economic impacts. In addition, rice is also considered a stable cereal in the Cambodian diet, so rice flour is mix
Aquaculture plays an important part in Cambodia's food security and livelihoods. As the population grows, aquaculture is becoming economically important as a means of improving local fish yield for food security. Antimicrobial usage (AMU) in agricultural sector is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance and can be harmful for human health. Misuse and overuse of the antibiotic products are the two factors that contributing to the rise in antibiot
Cambodia is extremely reliant on biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems. Fish accounts for more than 80% of total animal protein intake, particularly in the rural community. Among fishery products in Cambodia, fermented fish called “Nem” is growing more popular and well-known to even outside of their original geographical regions. “Nem” is the kind of traditional lactic acid fermented freshwater fish of Cambodia that is consumed as raw. Three main t
Khmer rice vermicelli “Num Banhchok” is lightly fermented Cambodian rice noodles. Num Banhchok is commonly served as a breakfast noodle dish with curry soup or Khmer fish soup in the country. Food safety concerning microbiological contamination over Khmer rice vermicelli has escalated since the manufacturers and retailers lack hygiene practices with the family-scale of production. Here, this study aimed to assess the physicochemical properties an
Phenolic compounds are found in plant materials and regarded as an important human dietary element with a wide range of biological activities and health benefits. Extraction of phenolic compounds can be done by various extraction methods and conditions, but the phenolic compounds yield will be affected by many factors. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of three parameters (solid-to-solvent ratio, extraction temperature, e
Pretreatment is an essential technique for enhancing the efficiency of extraction. Among many types of pretreatment processes, freezing and drying have been recognized as the thermophysical pretreatment techniques that can be applied to many solid samples before being subjected to extractions. However, the effectiveness of the pretreatment conditions highly dependent on the type of raw materials. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the eff