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Agroznanje, Nov 5, 2023

Black locust honey is produced from nectar collected from the Robinia tree (Robinia pseudoacacia)... more Black locust honey is produced from nectar collected from the Robinia tree (Robinia pseudoacacia). It has light yellow colour, very light and neutral fragrance, and smells of acacia blossom. It has a medium-sweet to very sweet taste, which is fairly to very long-lasting. Its aroma lasts for a short time and it slowly crystallizes. Chestnut honey is produced from nectar or collected from the sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa). Honey is dark brown with a red tint colour, dark colour depends on the region and year, and its aroma is very distinctive with extremely characteristic bitter taste. It rarely crystallizes. This paper presents the characteristics of quality black locust and chestnut honey produced in the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the period 2012-2015. The study included 31 samples of honey. Laboratory testing of black locust and chestnut honey were carried out in accordance with the rules of the Ordinance on Honey and other Bee Products (Official Gazette of B&H, No. 37/09) and the EU Directive 2001/110/EC; CODEX STAN 12-1981. Indicators of quality (water content, electrical conductivity, total acidity, pH, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), and colour) and sensory properties of honey were determined. It was found that patterns of black locust and chestnut honey classified according to years showed certain variability in the physicochemical and sensory characteristics.

Lecture notes in bioengineering, Dec 31, 2022

Proper nutrition is the foundation of health of any individual whose patterns must be adopted in ... more Proper nutrition is the foundation of health of any individual whose patterns must be adopted in early childhood and cherished throughout life. Adolescence is a special period in life and considered as the deadline period for correction of incorrect food habits. The aim of this research was to define risk factors which influence overweight and obesity among adolescents. Participants were 652 students aged 13, 14 and 15 years from eight schools in Sarajevo. First author conducted measurements of body weight and body height needed for calculation of Body Mass Index and also introduced students to the Questionnaire which was filled in anonymously. Data was processed with SPSS 10.0. Nutritional status expressed by BMI z-score shows that half (50.5%) of adolescents have normal weight. There is underweight, but overweight is more prevalent (26.3%) and obesity level I (10.2%). Using binary logistic regression in the processing of results, parameters influencing overweight and obesity were ...

hranomdozdravlja.com

Irzada * Hodžić 1 , Ahmed Smajić 2 , Refet Gojak 3. SAŽETAK. ... Adolescenti su posebno izazovna ... more Irzada * Hodžić 1 , Ahmed Smajić 2 , Refet Gojak 3. SAŽETAK. ... Adolescenti su posebno izazovna grupa za studije ovog tipa zbog kompleksnosti pristupa, a ujedno adolescencija se smatra periodom u kojem je krajnji rok za korigovanje nepravilnih prehrambenih navika. ...

Abstract Ochratoxin A (OTA) production has been repeatedly reported in Aspergillsy section Nigri,... more Abstract Ochratoxin A (OTA) production has been repeatedly reported in Aspergillsy section Nigri, the most common Aspergillus species found in all nuts including pistachios. OTA has been occasionally detected in pistachio nuts in high concentration. The aim of the present work was to develop predictive models for the growth of OTA-producing black aspergilli as a function of moisture content of pistachios and storage temperature. A full factorial design was used in which two factors were assayed: moisture content and temperature. Pistachios prepared in such a way inoculated with an Aspergillus carbonarius isolate. Growing colonies were periodically measured for up to 3 months. Primary modelling enabled the determination of the maximum colony growth rate (g, mm/d) and lag phase (, d) for each experimental condition. Subsequently, secondary models relating g or  to water activity (aw) or temperature or aw and temperature combined, were adjusted to the data. The Arrhenius-Davey model ...

АГРОЗНАЊЕ, 2013

Beans are food with high nutritional value. In the history of human diet beans are found in use v... more Beans are food with high nutritional value. In the history of human diet beans are found in use very early, and availability throughout the year enables its wide application. In Bosnia and Herzegovina beans are common ingredients which are an integral part of a meal, especially during the winter. The aim of this paper is to give contribution to the selection of local varieties of beans by highlighting energy and nutritional value of raw grains. The tests in this study included three local varieties of beans, namely Bosna, Darko and Igman in order to assess the levels of carbohydrate, protein and fat (energy content) and the content of minerals (copper, iron, phosphorus, manganese and magnesium). Test results indicate that content of dry matter and water is not conditioned by varietal differences, but the total fat content varies from 0.84% (Bosna) to 1.73% (Darko), and total sugar of 2.4% (Bosna) to 3.36% (Darko and Igman). Protein content compared to the dry matter ranged from 21.1...

EFFECTS OF TOMATO VARIETY ON THE YIELD AND QUALITY OF FRUIT SUMMARY Selection of varieties of tom... more EFFECTS OF TOMATO VARIETY ON THE YIELD AND QUALITY OF FRUIT SUMMARY Selection of varieties of tomato for specific production areas is an essential factor for increasing productivity and yield quality. Achieving adequate quality characteristics of fruits that satisfy consumer and technological properties is a prerequisite for eligibility and scope of future production. This paper presents the results of examination of biological characteristics of plants (stages of development, length of growing season), morphological characteristics of the fruit (colour, shape, weight) and chemical composition of fruits (dry matter, sugars, pH, acids) of two varieties of tomatoes: Novosadski Jabučar and Sarajevski Jabučar (local variety). The research was conducted by field trials on the site Sarajevo-Butmir over a three-year period (2008, 2009 and 2010). Chemical analysis of fruit was made by appropriate laboratory methods. The yield results by varieties and years of trial were statistically analyz...

There is a tradition of using spices and medicinal plant species in preparing food. Through their... more There is a tradition of using spices and medicinal plant species in preparing food. Through their nutritional values importance of minerals is emphasized during recent years. In this study, some spice and medicinal plant species in the useable form in which they are commonly found in sales, are examined: cumin seed - Carum carvi L., sesame seed - Sesamum indicum, ground oregano - Origanum vulgare L, dry sage - Salvia officinalis L., dry thyme - Thymus seryillum and dry dill, Anethum graveolens L., for the presence of: magnesium (Mg), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu) , zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se). Results show that in all tested samples mostly detected is potassium (K) and the least detected is selenium. Compared with USDA nutritional values provided (National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference), cumin seed has more phosphorus for 4.79%, manganese for 11.29%, copper for 124% and selenium for 0.03%, and in sesame seeds are more potassium 233....

School snack is the only meal that students of Public Primary schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina c... more School snack is the only meal that students of Public Primary schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina consume during their stay in school. As one of recommended five meals it should represent an adequate share of the daily intake of nutrients. The aim of this research was to identify acquired habits that dominate in choosing type of snack, to determine supply of school snacks, which are available in the schools in Canton Sarajevo and to conduct microbiological analysis of the same. Results indicate that school snack consists mainly of puff pastry, contains no fruit, little bit of vegetables, dairy products are present in small quantities and do not include any beverage. Results of microbiological analysis of samples of snacks indicate that there is no danger of primary contamination. Based on the foregoing, it can be concluded that the school snack as the only school meal does not meet the principles of proper nutrition, is not attractive to students and therefore older ones, prefer to bu...

Wild edible plants are the subject of interest of many scientists for many years, especially from... more Wild edible plants are the subject of interest of many scientists for many years, especially from the aspect of nutritional value. The results suggest that the edible wild plant species are valuable sources of nutrients which as quantitative indicators are beyond the cultivated forms. The greater value of stated is fully harmonized balance of certain nutrients in the edible parts of wild plants with the requirements of the human organism. Estimated values of mentioned wild plants and their parts make them recognized and high valuable foods with medicinal properties. The fact is that the domestic market is flooded with imported products based on wild edible plants, with specific processed food intended for people with special needs and indicates that all possibilities of local natural resources are not used. In the system of organic certification wild edible plants are covered through the certification of the system of foraging raw materials, while processing is represented with a sm...

TESTING OF NUTRITIONAL VALUES OF GERMINATED BEAN SEEDS OF DOMESTIC VARIETIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEG... more TESTING OF NUTRITIONAL VALUES OF GERMINATED BEAN SEEDS OF DOMESTIC VARIETIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ABSTRACT Germination of seeds of cultivated plants is usually studied in terms of agricultural quality, but in the last few years also as possible sources of nutritional value of sprouts in the diet. Seedlings seeds of edible plants are recommended as a dietary foods because of the nutritional content of the forms acceptable to the human organism than they are in raw beans. Tests within this study included three local varieties of beans: Bosna, Darko and Igman, where the characteristics of dry grain (grain size, grain weight) and seedlings (stage of development, germination time, seed length, weight of seedlings) were determined. Absorption of water at the stage of swelling, content of dry matter, water, protein, carbohydrate (total sugars, starch) and fats, and their energy value were also defined. Research results indicate that for a period of four days for seed varieties Bosna a...

The ability of the accumulation of heavy metals differs in different species, and the highest aff... more The ability of the accumulation of heavy metals differs in different species, and the highest affinity for these elements show vegetables. According to some studies, the most intense is accumulation of zinc (Zn), boron (B), molybdenum (Mo), cobalt (Co), to a lesser extent manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu) and the least, lead (Pb) and chromium (Cr). Research in this paper include raw and germinated grains of three local varieties of beans, Bosna, Darko and Igman in which were determined presence of zinc, boron, molybdenum, cobalt, manganese, iron, copper, lead and chromium. Results show that in all investigated varieties of beans in average, dry beans have more content of all the investigated heavy metals than in the germinated seeds. Chromium, which was detected in dry seeds of some varieties, was not detected in any sample of germinated seeds. Contents of some heavy metals in samples of germinated seeds in relation to their content in dry beans, are reduced from...

The most common dangers are different types of contaminants that can get into the food uncontroll... more The most common dangers are different types of contaminants that can get into the food uncontrolled from environment or may be remnants of treatment that a man uses in various stages of production and processing, packaging, transportation of food. Analyzing the products in Bosnia and Herzegovina which can be labeled as ingredients with the "geographical name" and the characteristics of traditional products, we considered very important to investigate the presence of heavy metals in wheat starch "nišesta" produced in the household. The tests in this paper were performed on samples of wheat starch "nišesta" from 4 sites where this type of production remained till today (areas: 1. Bosnian Krajina, 2. Tuzla region, 3. region of Banja Luka and 4. Brčko District BiH) with the control sample (5) industrially produced starch. Samples of "nišesta" were analyzed for the presence of heavy metals: zinc (Zn), molybdenum (Mo), cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), i...

Production and use of starch in the diet of population is a tradition in some areas of Bosnia and... more Production and use of starch in the diet of population is a tradition in some areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is related to the production of wheat starch in households named "nišesta", and such production is retained up to today. The most commonly usage of “nišesta” is in the preparation of traditional sweet dishes as well as their integral part, or in the preparation of rolled dough (jufka). Tests within this study were carried out in the Bosnian Krajina (sample 1), Tuzla region (sample 2), the region of Banja Luka (sample 3) and the Brčko District BiH (sample 5), where this production is retained. As a control sample (sample 4) manufactured starch called "nišesta" was taken from a producer in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The content of individual nutrients were carried out by appropriate laboratory methods and compared with the prescribed quality characteristics given for wheat starch available on the market. Samples of "nišesta" from all named sites ...

Food Microbiology, 2008

Black aspergilli are the main fungal contaminants in pistachio nuts. Ochratoxin A (OTA) productio... more Black aspergilli are the main fungal contaminants in pistachio nuts. Ochratoxin A (OTA) production has been repeatedly reported in Aspergillus section Nigri; OTA has been occasionally detected in pistachio nuts in high concentrations. The aim of this study was to develop suitable validated models to predict the growth and OTA production boundaries by an Aspergillus carbonarius isolated from pistachios as a function of moisture content and storage temperature of pistachios. A full factorial design was used: the moisture content levels assayed were 12.5%, 17.9%, 24.0%, 29.5% and 34.8% and the incubation temperatures were 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 37 and 42 degrees C. A probability model was built to predict the growth of the strain under the assayed conditions, which proved to be concordant in 73-91% of the cases with the observed probabilities in the validation test specifically chosen for limiting growth conditions. Similarly, the probability for the presence of OTA was correctly predicted in 90% of the cases. OTA accumulation was mainly a function of the temperature of storage, with a sharp increase at <15-20 degrees C; this value was very different from 30 to 35 degrees C, which was optimum for growth. Increasing OTA levels were found with increasing moisture content in the pistachio nuts. The impact of these results in the implementation of HACCP plans in Western Asian countries, is discussed. Probability models were applied in this work to mycotoxin accumulation for the first time, however, further research is required in the kinetics of mycotoxins accumulation to develop proper empirical models.

Springer International Publishing eBooks, 2022

30th Scientific-Experts Conference of Agriculture and Food Industry, 2020

Nutritional status is influenced by many factors. One of the most important factors is parental B... more Nutritional status is influenced by many factors. One of the most important factors is parental BMI not only because of genetics but also because of food choices parents make for children. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between parents’ BMI and children’s BMI. The sample for this study consisted of 280 adolescents, 131 boys (46.8%) and 149 girls (53.2%) living in Canton Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. We measured adolescents’ BMI and we used parents’ self-reported measures to calculate parents’ and childrens’ BMI. The correlation was significant between mothers’ BMI and childrens’ BMI (r = .24, p < .01) but not between fathers’ BMI and childrens’ BMI (r = .08, p = .16). In relation to the child’s gender the correlation between mothers’ BMI is stronger for the boys (r = .28, p < .01) than for the girls (r = .20, p = .013) and fathers’ BMI was correlated with boys’ BMI (r = .19, p = .032), but not with girls’ BMI (r = .012, p = .88). The results of this study point to the complex relationship between parents’ and childrens’ BMI.

Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, Uludağ Üniversitesi, 2016

There is accelerated growth in adolescence, increase of muscle mass, the maturation and increased... more There is accelerated growth in adolescence, increase of muscle mass, the maturation and increased physical activity. Milk is a complete food which contains many nutrients and meets needs for calcium, magnesium, selenium, riboflavin, vitamins B12 and B5. The protein in cow milk is of high-quality (defined as protein that supports maximal growth), containing a good balance of all the essential amino acids, including lysine. Because of the above mentioned a survey has been conducted about the consumption of milk and dairy products among adolescents in the Canton of Sarajevo. The study included 630 participants, 60 boys and 73 girls from the rural and 264 boys and 233 girls from the urban part of the Canton of Sarajevo. The participants were 13-15 years old. The used questionnaire is classified as a semi-quantitative, which involves the amount and the frequency of consumed foods and which represents a modified questionnaire used in a similar research among adolescents in the Canton of S...

Agroznanje, Nov 5, 2023

Black locust honey is produced from nectar collected from the Robinia tree (Robinia pseudoacacia)... more Black locust honey is produced from nectar collected from the Robinia tree (Robinia pseudoacacia). It has light yellow colour, very light and neutral fragrance, and smells of acacia blossom. It has a medium-sweet to very sweet taste, which is fairly to very long-lasting. Its aroma lasts for a short time and it slowly crystallizes. Chestnut honey is produced from nectar or collected from the sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa). Honey is dark brown with a red tint colour, dark colour depends on the region and year, and its aroma is very distinctive with extremely characteristic bitter taste. It rarely crystallizes. This paper presents the characteristics of quality black locust and chestnut honey produced in the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the period 2012-2015. The study included 31 samples of honey. Laboratory testing of black locust and chestnut honey were carried out in accordance with the rules of the Ordinance on Honey and other Bee Products (Official Gazette of B&H, No. 37/09) and the EU Directive 2001/110/EC; CODEX STAN 12-1981. Indicators of quality (water content, electrical conductivity, total acidity, pH, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), and colour) and sensory properties of honey were determined. It was found that patterns of black locust and chestnut honey classified according to years showed certain variability in the physicochemical and sensory characteristics.

Lecture notes in bioengineering, Dec 31, 2022

Proper nutrition is the foundation of health of any individual whose patterns must be adopted in ... more Proper nutrition is the foundation of health of any individual whose patterns must be adopted in early childhood and cherished throughout life. Adolescence is a special period in life and considered as the deadline period for correction of incorrect food habits. The aim of this research was to define risk factors which influence overweight and obesity among adolescents. Participants were 652 students aged 13, 14 and 15 years from eight schools in Sarajevo. First author conducted measurements of body weight and body height needed for calculation of Body Mass Index and also introduced students to the Questionnaire which was filled in anonymously. Data was processed with SPSS 10.0. Nutritional status expressed by BMI z-score shows that half (50.5%) of adolescents have normal weight. There is underweight, but overweight is more prevalent (26.3%) and obesity level I (10.2%). Using binary logistic regression in the processing of results, parameters influencing overweight and obesity were ...

hranomdozdravlja.com

Irzada * Hodžić 1 , Ahmed Smajić 2 , Refet Gojak 3. SAŽETAK. ... Adolescenti su posebno izazovna ... more Irzada * Hodžić 1 , Ahmed Smajić 2 , Refet Gojak 3. SAŽETAK. ... Adolescenti su posebno izazovna grupa za studije ovog tipa zbog kompleksnosti pristupa, a ujedno adolescencija se smatra periodom u kojem je krajnji rok za korigovanje nepravilnih prehrambenih navika. ...

Abstract Ochratoxin A (OTA) production has been repeatedly reported in Aspergillsy section Nigri,... more Abstract Ochratoxin A (OTA) production has been repeatedly reported in Aspergillsy section Nigri, the most common Aspergillus species found in all nuts including pistachios. OTA has been occasionally detected in pistachio nuts in high concentration. The aim of the present work was to develop predictive models for the growth of OTA-producing black aspergilli as a function of moisture content of pistachios and storage temperature. A full factorial design was used in which two factors were assayed: moisture content and temperature. Pistachios prepared in such a way inoculated with an Aspergillus carbonarius isolate. Growing colonies were periodically measured for up to 3 months. Primary modelling enabled the determination of the maximum colony growth rate (g, mm/d) and lag phase (, d) for each experimental condition. Subsequently, secondary models relating g or  to water activity (aw) or temperature or aw and temperature combined, were adjusted to the data. The Arrhenius-Davey model ...

АГРОЗНАЊЕ, 2013

Beans are food with high nutritional value. In the history of human diet beans are found in use v... more Beans are food with high nutritional value. In the history of human diet beans are found in use very early, and availability throughout the year enables its wide application. In Bosnia and Herzegovina beans are common ingredients which are an integral part of a meal, especially during the winter. The aim of this paper is to give contribution to the selection of local varieties of beans by highlighting energy and nutritional value of raw grains. The tests in this study included three local varieties of beans, namely Bosna, Darko and Igman in order to assess the levels of carbohydrate, protein and fat (energy content) and the content of minerals (copper, iron, phosphorus, manganese and magnesium). Test results indicate that content of dry matter and water is not conditioned by varietal differences, but the total fat content varies from 0.84% (Bosna) to 1.73% (Darko), and total sugar of 2.4% (Bosna) to 3.36% (Darko and Igman). Protein content compared to the dry matter ranged from 21.1...

EFFECTS OF TOMATO VARIETY ON THE YIELD AND QUALITY OF FRUIT SUMMARY Selection of varieties of tom... more EFFECTS OF TOMATO VARIETY ON THE YIELD AND QUALITY OF FRUIT SUMMARY Selection of varieties of tomato for specific production areas is an essential factor for increasing productivity and yield quality. Achieving adequate quality characteristics of fruits that satisfy consumer and technological properties is a prerequisite for eligibility and scope of future production. This paper presents the results of examination of biological characteristics of plants (stages of development, length of growing season), morphological characteristics of the fruit (colour, shape, weight) and chemical composition of fruits (dry matter, sugars, pH, acids) of two varieties of tomatoes: Novosadski Jabučar and Sarajevski Jabučar (local variety). The research was conducted by field trials on the site Sarajevo-Butmir over a three-year period (2008, 2009 and 2010). Chemical analysis of fruit was made by appropriate laboratory methods. The yield results by varieties and years of trial were statistically analyz...

There is a tradition of using spices and medicinal plant species in preparing food. Through their... more There is a tradition of using spices and medicinal plant species in preparing food. Through their nutritional values importance of minerals is emphasized during recent years. In this study, some spice and medicinal plant species in the useable form in which they are commonly found in sales, are examined: cumin seed - Carum carvi L., sesame seed - Sesamum indicum, ground oregano - Origanum vulgare L, dry sage - Salvia officinalis L., dry thyme - Thymus seryillum and dry dill, Anethum graveolens L., for the presence of: magnesium (Mg), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu) , zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se). Results show that in all tested samples mostly detected is potassium (K) and the least detected is selenium. Compared with USDA nutritional values provided (National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference), cumin seed has more phosphorus for 4.79%, manganese for 11.29%, copper for 124% and selenium for 0.03%, and in sesame seeds are more potassium 233....

School snack is the only meal that students of Public Primary schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina c... more School snack is the only meal that students of Public Primary schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina consume during their stay in school. As one of recommended five meals it should represent an adequate share of the daily intake of nutrients. The aim of this research was to identify acquired habits that dominate in choosing type of snack, to determine supply of school snacks, which are available in the schools in Canton Sarajevo and to conduct microbiological analysis of the same. Results indicate that school snack consists mainly of puff pastry, contains no fruit, little bit of vegetables, dairy products are present in small quantities and do not include any beverage. Results of microbiological analysis of samples of snacks indicate that there is no danger of primary contamination. Based on the foregoing, it can be concluded that the school snack as the only school meal does not meet the principles of proper nutrition, is not attractive to students and therefore older ones, prefer to bu...

Wild edible plants are the subject of interest of many scientists for many years, especially from... more Wild edible plants are the subject of interest of many scientists for many years, especially from the aspect of nutritional value. The results suggest that the edible wild plant species are valuable sources of nutrients which as quantitative indicators are beyond the cultivated forms. The greater value of stated is fully harmonized balance of certain nutrients in the edible parts of wild plants with the requirements of the human organism. Estimated values of mentioned wild plants and their parts make them recognized and high valuable foods with medicinal properties. The fact is that the domestic market is flooded with imported products based on wild edible plants, with specific processed food intended for people with special needs and indicates that all possibilities of local natural resources are not used. In the system of organic certification wild edible plants are covered through the certification of the system of foraging raw materials, while processing is represented with a sm...

TESTING OF NUTRITIONAL VALUES OF GERMINATED BEAN SEEDS OF DOMESTIC VARIETIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEG... more TESTING OF NUTRITIONAL VALUES OF GERMINATED BEAN SEEDS OF DOMESTIC VARIETIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ABSTRACT Germination of seeds of cultivated plants is usually studied in terms of agricultural quality, but in the last few years also as possible sources of nutritional value of sprouts in the diet. Seedlings seeds of edible plants are recommended as a dietary foods because of the nutritional content of the forms acceptable to the human organism than they are in raw beans. Tests within this study included three local varieties of beans: Bosna, Darko and Igman, where the characteristics of dry grain (grain size, grain weight) and seedlings (stage of development, germination time, seed length, weight of seedlings) were determined. Absorption of water at the stage of swelling, content of dry matter, water, protein, carbohydrate (total sugars, starch) and fats, and their energy value were also defined. Research results indicate that for a period of four days for seed varieties Bosna a...

The ability of the accumulation of heavy metals differs in different species, and the highest aff... more The ability of the accumulation of heavy metals differs in different species, and the highest affinity for these elements show vegetables. According to some studies, the most intense is accumulation of zinc (Zn), boron (B), molybdenum (Mo), cobalt (Co), to a lesser extent manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu) and the least, lead (Pb) and chromium (Cr). Research in this paper include raw and germinated grains of three local varieties of beans, Bosna, Darko and Igman in which were determined presence of zinc, boron, molybdenum, cobalt, manganese, iron, copper, lead and chromium. Results show that in all investigated varieties of beans in average, dry beans have more content of all the investigated heavy metals than in the germinated seeds. Chromium, which was detected in dry seeds of some varieties, was not detected in any sample of germinated seeds. Contents of some heavy metals in samples of germinated seeds in relation to their content in dry beans, are reduced from...

The most common dangers are different types of contaminants that can get into the food uncontroll... more The most common dangers are different types of contaminants that can get into the food uncontrolled from environment or may be remnants of treatment that a man uses in various stages of production and processing, packaging, transportation of food. Analyzing the products in Bosnia and Herzegovina which can be labeled as ingredients with the "geographical name" and the characteristics of traditional products, we considered very important to investigate the presence of heavy metals in wheat starch "nišesta" produced in the household. The tests in this paper were performed on samples of wheat starch "nišesta" from 4 sites where this type of production remained till today (areas: 1. Bosnian Krajina, 2. Tuzla region, 3. region of Banja Luka and 4. Brčko District BiH) with the control sample (5) industrially produced starch. Samples of "nišesta" were analyzed for the presence of heavy metals: zinc (Zn), molybdenum (Mo), cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), i...

Production and use of starch in the diet of population is a tradition in some areas of Bosnia and... more Production and use of starch in the diet of population is a tradition in some areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is related to the production of wheat starch in households named "nišesta", and such production is retained up to today. The most commonly usage of “nišesta” is in the preparation of traditional sweet dishes as well as their integral part, or in the preparation of rolled dough (jufka). Tests within this study were carried out in the Bosnian Krajina (sample 1), Tuzla region (sample 2), the region of Banja Luka (sample 3) and the Brčko District BiH (sample 5), where this production is retained. As a control sample (sample 4) manufactured starch called "nišesta" was taken from a producer in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The content of individual nutrients were carried out by appropriate laboratory methods and compared with the prescribed quality characteristics given for wheat starch available on the market. Samples of "nišesta" from all named sites ...

Food Microbiology, 2008

Black aspergilli are the main fungal contaminants in pistachio nuts. Ochratoxin A (OTA) productio... more Black aspergilli are the main fungal contaminants in pistachio nuts. Ochratoxin A (OTA) production has been repeatedly reported in Aspergillus section Nigri; OTA has been occasionally detected in pistachio nuts in high concentrations. The aim of this study was to develop suitable validated models to predict the growth and OTA production boundaries by an Aspergillus carbonarius isolated from pistachios as a function of moisture content and storage temperature of pistachios. A full factorial design was used: the moisture content levels assayed were 12.5%, 17.9%, 24.0%, 29.5% and 34.8% and the incubation temperatures were 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 37 and 42 degrees C. A probability model was built to predict the growth of the strain under the assayed conditions, which proved to be concordant in 73-91% of the cases with the observed probabilities in the validation test specifically chosen for limiting growth conditions. Similarly, the probability for the presence of OTA was correctly predicted in 90% of the cases. OTA accumulation was mainly a function of the temperature of storage, with a sharp increase at &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;15-20 degrees C; this value was very different from 30 to 35 degrees C, which was optimum for growth. Increasing OTA levels were found with increasing moisture content in the pistachio nuts. The impact of these results in the implementation of HACCP plans in Western Asian countries, is discussed. Probability models were applied in this work to mycotoxin accumulation for the first time, however, further research is required in the kinetics of mycotoxins accumulation to develop proper empirical models.

Springer International Publishing eBooks, 2022

30th Scientific-Experts Conference of Agriculture and Food Industry, 2020

Nutritional status is influenced by many factors. One of the most important factors is parental B... more Nutritional status is influenced by many factors. One of the most important factors is parental BMI not only because of genetics but also because of food choices parents make for children. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between parents’ BMI and children’s BMI. The sample for this study consisted of 280 adolescents, 131 boys (46.8%) and 149 girls (53.2%) living in Canton Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. We measured adolescents’ BMI and we used parents’ self-reported measures to calculate parents’ and childrens’ BMI. The correlation was significant between mothers’ BMI and childrens’ BMI (r = .24, p < .01) but not between fathers’ BMI and childrens’ BMI (r = .08, p = .16). In relation to the child’s gender the correlation between mothers’ BMI is stronger for the boys (r = .28, p < .01) than for the girls (r = .20, p = .013) and fathers’ BMI was correlated with boys’ BMI (r = .19, p = .032), but not with girls’ BMI (r = .012, p = .88). The results of this study point to the complex relationship between parents’ and childrens’ BMI.

Ziraat Fakültesi Dergisi, Uludağ Üniversitesi, 2016

There is accelerated growth in adolescence, increase of muscle mass, the maturation and increased... more There is accelerated growth in adolescence, increase of muscle mass, the maturation and increased physical activity. Milk is a complete food which contains many nutrients and meets needs for calcium, magnesium, selenium, riboflavin, vitamins B12 and B5. The protein in cow milk is of high-quality (defined as protein that supports maximal growth), containing a good balance of all the essential amino acids, including lysine. Because of the above mentioned a survey has been conducted about the consumption of milk and dairy products among adolescents in the Canton of Sarajevo. The study included 630 participants, 60 boys and 73 girls from the rural and 264 boys and 233 girls from the urban part of the Canton of Sarajevo. The participants were 13-15 years old. The used questionnaire is classified as a semi-quantitative, which involves the amount and the frequency of consumed foods and which represents a modified questionnaire used in a similar research among adolescents in the Canton of S...