The investigation was performed to evaluate the influence of royal jelly (RJ) and/or bee pollen grains (BPG) on texture and microstructure profile of probiotic yoghurt made from mixed (1:1) standardized cow and buffalo milks (~3% fat). The probiotic bacteria used Lb. gasseri, Lb. rhamnosus and Bif. angulatum with the normal yoghurt starter (Lb. delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and Str. thermophilus). The yoghurts were cooled and stored for 21 days and analyzed for their textural characteristics, syneresis and microstructure. The yoghurt samples included RJ and/or BPG was appeared more stable during cold storage up on 21 days. No significant differences (P>0.05) were recorded in springiness and cohesiveness between sample incorporated RJ and/or BPG and control sample. However, the syneresis was significantly (P<0.05) decreased in yoghurt with RJ and/or BPG compared to control. The SEM micrograph demonstrated the samples contained RJ and/or BPG have the casein micelles relatively uniformly distributed and were similar in size.

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Introduction: The risk of having occupational injuries is higher in child workers than that in adults. Aim of work: This work was conducted to determine the prevalence of occupational injuries and to examine the factors associated with occupational injuries among young automobile repair. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Port-Said city, Egypt among young workers aged 12-18 years old in car repair workshops. Sixty workers with at least one-year experience in their position were included using systematic random sample technique. A questionnaire was used to assess socio-demographic data, and occupational history including injury. Results: Occupational injuries were reported by 68.3% of worker during the last year. Abrasions were the chief injuries being reported and the most common body parts injured were upper limbs. A statistically significant association was found between age, years of education, smoking, duration of employment and injury occurrence among automobile repair workers (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Majority of the child laborers in car repair workshops were facing unsafe working conditions, and encountered frequent work-related injuries and illnesses. So, it is important to develop successful policies to prevent occupational injuries and promote safer work practices for young workers.