• Impacts of Tourism on Rural Livelihood in the Sustainability of an Ageing Community in Japan 

  Chen, Bixia; Qiu, Zhenmian; Usio, Nisikawa; Nakamura, Koji (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  Rural tourism, which is often considered as rural development initiatives, has been extensively studied in Japanese context, however, usually observed at a community level, and supposed that host households were ...
• Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination and Quality of Drinking Water Sources in Kamburupitiya, Sri Lanka; A Case Study in Lenabatuwa and Iiriyathota GN Divisions 

  Amarasinghe, S.R.; Pathibha, J.K.P.N.; Randimal, D.; Perera, U.M.V.S.; Tharupath, K.M.C.; Wijesinghe, W.A.D.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  For most households in Kamburupitiya area, well water and pipe borne water from springs are the major source of water supply for domestic consumption. In recent years the incidences of cancer and other digestive tract ...
• Assessing the Impact of Nutritional Labelling on Buying High Quality Dairy Products; A Case Study at a Galgamuwa Supermarket 

  Bandara, H.M.G.M.; Samaraweera, G.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  Informational labeling can be viewed as a major attribute in determining the product quality. It can be categorized as an element of packaging which can be used to influence consumer buying behavior positively, either ...
• Production and Marketing Constraints of Coconut Cultivation in Kurunegala District 

  Piyumi, D.H.; Hapuhinna, H.K.G.I.S.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is one of the major plantation crops that plays a vital role in the Sri Lankan economy. Currently coconut production has dropped significantly comparison to previous years. This contraction in ...
• A Study to Access the Compliance on Safety and Quality Standards: A Case of Pepper Value Chain 

  Elapata, M.S.; De Silva, D.A.M.; Karunarathne, A.S.; Abeysinghe, I. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  Sri Lankan pepper (Piper nigrum) is well known for its superior inherent property due higher piperine content and inherently rich oil and oleoresin content. Yet its exports are confined mainly for the Indian market ...
• Impact of Alternative Food Trends on Under Utilized Crop Value Chains: A Case of Sri Lanka 

  Basnayake, B.M.R.L.; De Silva, D.A.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  The world’s food energy depends on only about 30 crop species whereas over 7000 species have been known to be used for food and are either partly or fully domesticated. This large portion of crop species known as ...
• Ceylon Cinnamon in US Market: An Investigation of Label Attributes of Ready to Eat Cinnamon Products 

  Weddagala, W.M.T.B; De Silva, D.A.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-01-28)

  Mass level of recent food related issues and scandals generated a destructive energy towards the fast food and ready to eat industry by alarming the world about the food safety and security. Descriptive and informative ...
• Remote Sensing Based Land Degradation Monitoring In Bolgoda Lake and River Network, Sri Lanka 

  Sandamali, K.U.J.; Chathuranga, K.A.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  The rapid utilization of remote sensing satellites and techniques has provided a reliable, effective, and near real time possibilities to characterize terrestrial ecosystem properties. Water body extraction by using ...
• Explore the Exporters’ Perception Towards Branding for Ceylon Cinnamon 

  Harindra, W.A.M; De Silva, D.A.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  Brand is the right tool to bring the products quality is known by the final consumers, to distinguish from the competitor and to reward the quality through a higher price. The research was intended to explore the ...
• Sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka: Determinants of the Business Success – A Case Study in Kurunegala District 

  Madhushani, R.D.T.D.; Athauda, A.M.T.P.; Wijeyewardena, H.M.S. L. (2019-02-28)
• Development of Cost Effective Vegetable Biscuit with Locally Available Materials and Evaluation of Its Physico-Chemical, Microbiological and Sensory Properties 

  Kanishka, M.E.V.L.; Perumpuli, P.A.B.N.; Thathsaranee, W.T.V.; Wanninaika, I.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  Vegetables play an important role in human nutrition, being mostly low in fat and carbohydrates, but high in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. Biscuit is most popular flour based baked food product in all over the ...
• Analysis of Nutritional Composition of Developed Flavour Enhancer using Natural Ingredients with Umami Taste 

  Wijayasekara, K.N.; Wansapala, M.A.J (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  The main objective of this study was to determine proximate composition of a flavour enhancer formulated using locally available natural ingredients with umami taste as a replacement for Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG). ...
• Effects of Holding Temperature and Time on Physicochemical Characteristics, Sensory Attributes and Microbial Quality of Marinated Broiler Breast Meat 

  Hewage, A.P.K.K.; Muthukumarana, R.K.; Andrew, M.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  A study was conducted to investigate the interactive effects of holding temperature and holding time on physicochemical, sensory and microbial quality of unmarinated and marinated broiler breast meat using four different ...
• Banana Vinegar Production and Evaluation of Antioxidant and Polyphenol Activity 

  Buddhika, M.A.A.; Perumpuli, P.A.B.N.; Kaumal, M.N. (2019-02-28)

  Vinegar is one of the popular and major culinary ingredient in Sri Lanka since ancient times. The main raw material of Sri Lankan vinegar is coconut water. In Sri Lanka, the sole use of vinegar is for cooking purposes. ...
• Aroma Volatile Production During Natural Ripening of Ambul Banana (Musa acuminata, AAB) 

  Maduwanthi, S.D.T.; Marapana, R.A.U.J. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  A study was conducted for the identification of aroma compounds in Ambul banana (Musa acuminata, AAB) and to study the development of aroma profile during natural ripening process. Mature green banana was obtained from ...
• Progressive Freeze Concentration of Coconut Water Using a Simple Cylindrical Apparatus 

  Jayawardena, J.A.E.C.; Vanniarachchi, M.P.G.; Wansapala, M.A.J. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  There is a growing global demand for coconut water as a beverage due to its health benefits rather than artificial drinks. Most of the concentration techniques operate on a temperature around or above room-temperature. ...
• Traditional/Indigenous Knowledge on Processing of Different Traditional Flour Varieties and Their Food Applications in Rural Communities in Sri Lanka 

  Mihiranie, Sachithra; Jayasinghe, Jagath; Wanasundara, Janitha P.D.; Jayasinghe, Chamila (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)
• Selection of Best Drying Method of Neolitsea cassia Leaves as to Preserve a Local Mucilaginous Material for Food Industry 

  Kasunmala, I.G.G.; Navarathne, S.B.; Wickramasinghe, I. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  Continuous supply of raw materials is a most common problem in food industry. Neolitsea cassia ,is the most common materials used to extraction of mucilage in Sri Lanka. Mucilaginous materials extracted from Neolitsea ...
• Effect of Star Fruit (Averrhoa carambola) Peel Extract on Oxidative Stability of Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Oil during Storage 

  Pereira, J.C.; Sivakanthan, S.; Vasantharuba, S. (2019-02-28)

  Edible plant oils such as sesame (Sesamum indicum) oil with a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids are susceptible to oxidation during storage. Recently, following evidences on the adverse effects of synthetic ...
• Effect of Replacement of Wheat Flour with Sweet Potato Flour on Quality Characteristics of Muffins 

  Roshana, M. R.; Mahendran, T.; Chathuranga, H.G.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2019-02-28)

  Sweet potato mixed wheat composite flour could make a protein rich product with good bai: -: qualities, which would increase the economic value. Therefore, a research was carried ou: develop a low gluten muffin, supplemented ...

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