Rice is typically stored in the form of whole kernel (rough rice with husk) to minimize quality changes, although storage of milled rice is more convenient and economically feasible. Expenses associated with low temperature storage of rough rice have prompted the need for alternative processing and storage methods, especially in developing countries. Thus, the effects of temperature (30-60 °C) on quality characteristics of milled Catahoula rice during 31 d of storage were investigated. Additionally, the physicochemical properties and cooking quality of rice milled at different intensities (light, medium, and heavy milling) were analyzed. Storage temperature and milling intensity were found to affect the quality of stored and cooked rice, respectively. Higher levels of rice milling intensity correlated with greater water absorption, easier compression, and faster gelatinization of the cooked kernels. During the storage time, protein contents were consistent, while lipid contents slightly decreased. The milled rice experienced an increase in lightness and decrease in moisture content with increasing storage temperatures. This study revealed that by adjusting rice milling parameters and storage temperature the quality of Catahoula rice can be controlled.

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This study evaluated the effect of bambara groundnut supplementation on the physicochemical properties of local rice flour and baked crackers. Bulk and true density, porosity, water absorption index, oil absorption capacity, pasting properties by RVA, morphological appearance by SEM, color by calorimetry, and textural properties by TA.XT2 analysis of wheat and two formulations of rice-legume flours and crackers were studied. Moisture (10.94%) and carbohydrate (77.42%) levels were significantly greater in wheat flour than the rice-legume flours, while the reverse was true for fat and ash. Also rice-legume flours had significantly greater water and oil absorption capacity and lower water solubility compared to wheat flour. Compared to wheat crackers, rice-legume crackers had greater fat and ash, 20.51 and 3.57%, respectively, while moisture was significantly lower in the rice-legume crackers by 41 to 58%. Rice legume crackers were significantly harder and had significantly increased spread ratio. The results obtained from the development of locally grown rice and underutilized legume bambara groundnut showed great promise in physicochemical and functional properties and may be a good replacement for wheat flour to serve as a gluten-free product.

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Glucolipotocixity induces IL-1 β secretion which impairs pancreatic β-cell insulin secretion. Ellagic acid and urolithin A have strong anti-inflammatory effect on cells. Muscadine and amla are very good sources of ellagic acid. The present study examined the effect of ellagic acid, ellagic acid-rich muscadine or amla extract, or urolothin A on inflammation in β cells under glucolipotoxic conditions. Rat NIT-1 β cells were incubated in glucolipotoxic conditions (33.3 mM glucose, 250 μM palmitic acid or 33.3 mM glucose + 250 μM palmitic acid with or without ellagic acid, ellagic acid-rich muscadine or amla extracts standardized to its ellagic acid content, or urolithin A). Inflammatory status was evidenced by ELISA analysis of insulin and IL-1β secretion. Ellagic acid-rich muscadine or amla extracts dose-dependently stimulated insulin secretion and down-regulated IL-1β better than pure ellagic acid, or urolithin A. Urolithin A did not statistically stimulate insulin secretion and did not inhibit IL-1β.