• Comparative study for a potential usage of underutilized or wasted fruits for sanitizer production 

  Priyamali, M.D.; Rebeira, S.P.; Arachchige, M.P.M.; Medagoda, M.H.M.D.M.L; Sasiprabha, H.B. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  The Covid-19 pandemic situation was a recent issue that drew global concern about the use of hand sanitizer to control the spread of pathogens through personal contact. This study aimed at bioethanol production using ...
• Assessment of Raw Milk Quality Collected from Suburban Sale Centres in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka 

  Prabakaran, T.; Briyangari, A.; Amutha, P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  The annual milk production of Sri Lanka is significantly bolstered by the Northern Province, with the Jaffna District playing a particularly vital role in this regard. However, the dairy sector is faced with a major ...
• Validity & reproducibility of a food frequency questionnaire to assess nutritional intake among preschool children in Kegalle district, Sri Lanka 

  Subhashani, E.P.M.; Sirasa, M. S. F. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Sri Lankan preschool children do not consume a varied and balanced diet, which has resulted in the prevalence of malnutrition among preschool age groups for several decades. An accurate assessment of children’s diets ...
• Use of diet-related coping strategies by households with preschoolers in western province during the current financial crisis in Sri Lanka 

  Abayasinghe, C. R.; Sirasa, M. S. F. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Due to the current financial crisis in Sri Lanka, the dietary behaviours of households have been drastically changed, which has badly impacted the nutritional status of preschoolers too. A cross sectional study was ...
• Development of novel functional foods from guava (Psidium guajava) and veralu (Elaeocarpus serratus) fruits 

  Jayampathi, H.K.I.D.; Bulugahapitiya, V.P.; Abeysuriya, H.I. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Guava (Psidium guajava) and veralu (Elaeocarpus serratus) are highly perishable fruits and are known to be rich sources of vitamins and show several important pharmacological activities. Specially veralu is an underutilized ...
• Development of a low-alcoholic wine using pineapple waste materials, core and peel 

  Kumari, T.G.P.; Perea, G.A.A.R.; Rathnayke, A.M.G.N.; Geethanjali, S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Belonging to the Bromeliaceae family and originating from South America, pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a widely consumed fruit that is used both as a raw fruit and extensively processed in various food products such ...
• Development of a desiccated coconut-incorporated gluten-free, vegan coconut cookie 

  Tissera, W.N.N.; Malaweera, Buddika; Wijesundara, Niluni M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Cookies are consumed as a snack, ready-to-eat and convenient food. Making cookies with alternatives to wheat flour, whether entirely or in part, may enhance the product's sensory and nutritional qualities. Demand from ...
• Development of a desiccated coconut-incorporated gluten-free, vegan coconut cookie 

  Tissera, W.N.N.; Malaweera, Buddika; Wijesundara, Niluni M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Cookies are consumed as a snack, ready-to-eat and convenient food. Making cookies with alternatives to wheat flour, whether entirely or in part, may enhance the product's sensory and nutritional qualities. Demand from ...
• Development of concentrated herbal tea based on three different tea grades incorporated with Pimenta dioica L. (Allspice), Mentha spicata L. (Mint), and Zingiber officinale Rosc. (Ginger) 

  Wijesinghe, W.A.J.P.; Imesha, B.P.A.; Ellepola, V. P.; Dharmadasa, R.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  This study was aimed at the development of a concentrated herbal tea incorporating Allspice (Pimenta dioica L.), Mint (Mentha spicata L.), and Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) which cater not only to the multi-aroma ...
• Effect of selected pre-treatments with freeze drying on final quality of dehydrated banana (Musa spp.) and mango (Mangifera indica) 

  Aluwihare, W.B.W.M.R.C.P.; Dissanayake, D.M.S.M.; Weerasinghe, T.M.A.N.; Wijewardena, R.M.N.A.; Jayarathne, G.E.D.A.M; Thilekarathna, H.R.M.G.C. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Fruits are perishable commodities which are short lived. Bananas and mango are fruits which are very popular among Sri Lankans. These two fruits abundantly cultivated in Sri Lanka and huge postharvest losses can be ...
• Use of pretreatments to enhance the quality attributes and drying characteristics of dehydrated tender jackfruit 

  Bandara, T. A.; Jayakody, C.; Gamlath, C. J. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Tender jackfruit is a perishable tropical food crop with high nutrition. If preserved appropriately, it could be consumed off-season or exported to foreign markets. Convective drying is a simple and economical food ...
• Identification of the relationship among the keeping quality, alcohol test results, and total colony count in raw milk used for dairy processing 

  Ranathunga, N. S.; Wijayasekara, K. N.; Kannangara, D. N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  As the main ingredient in dairy industry, raw milk has to be handled with superior quality because, it is critical not just for food safety, but for the product quality. Quality checking procedures are essential for a ...
• Factors influencing the diet of preschool children in rural areas, Sri Lanka: Parents’ perceptions 

  Sashna, S.F.; Sirasa, M.S.F. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Childhood malnutrition is a public health threat in the developing countries like Sri Lanka. Preschoolers under the age of five are in a vulnerable stage of development, and the diet they consume during early period ...
• Screening of anti-inflammatory potential of three selected Sri Lankan medicinal plant extracts 

  De Silva, N.D.; Attanayake, A.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Medicinal plants represent a notable source in the treatment of various chronic diseases. They possess a variety of phytoconstituents, particularly polyphenols with promising biological activities. The anti-inflammatory ...
• Study on the effectiveness of selected aspects of Food (Hygiene) Regulations, 2011 of Sri Lanka: A case study from Horana MOH Division 

  Lihinikadugamage, D.P.; Hettiarachchi, C.A.; Fari, M.J.M.; Rifath, M.R.A. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  The degree to which food handlers adhere to hygienic practices has a substantial impact on the effectiveness of food hygiene regulations. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the Food Hygiene ...
• Phytochemical screening, quantification of tannin, flavonoid and in vitro antimicrobial activity of different forms and varieties of coconut water 

  Shayayanthavi, S.; Kapilan, R.; Wickramasinghe, I. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Tender coconut water (Cocos nucifera) is a natural beverage and sports drink in tropical countries due to the presence of high mineral content and other nutritional properties. The aim of this study was to investigate ...
• Heat-induced changes in physiochemical properties of coconut proteins in skimmed coconut milk 

  Jayasooriya, Pasindu W.; Elangasinghe, M.A.; Gamlath, Charitha J. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Coconut milk is a source of plant-based proteins, increasingly processed to form vegan-products. Heat treatments used during processing are likely to denature coconut proteins, leading to changes in their physiochemical ...
• Potential of minor fruits as a good alternative for mainstream fruits in Sri Lanka in terms of antioxidant properties and vitamin C content 

  Abeysuriya, A.P.H.I.; Bulugahapitiya, V.P.; Jayatissa, L.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Sri Lanka is rich in wide diversity of fruits, categorized into two main categories based on their utilization, as mainstream and minor fruits. In Sri Lanka most of the edible fruits (95%) are underutilized (minor) ...
• Liposomal encapsulation for enhancing the retention of antioxidant activity of curcumin incorporated in cookies during baking 

  Prasadani, H.P.M.; Pamunuwa, K.M.G.K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  Functional foods comprise fortified, enhanced, or enriched foods that give health benefits beyond the provision of essential nutrients. Although curcumin possesses numerous beneficial bioactivities, formulation of ...
• Strategies to Combat Micronutrient Deficiencies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Role of Agriculture and Food Technology 

  Ahmed, Faruk (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2023)

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