Malting Barley Grain Quality in the Czech Republic, Crop 2016

Quality parameters were assessed in 251 samples of malting barley from crop 2016 according to the standard ČSN 46 1100-5. Average contents of nitrogenous substances and starch were 11.6 % and 63.9 %, respectively. Sieving fractions above 2.5 mm achieved the average value of 92.0 %. Compared to crop 2015, a higher occurrence of physiologically, biologically and thermally damaged grains and grains with black tips was found. The occurrence of visible and hidden sprouting and with this defect associated loss of germinating capacity of grain during storage represents the highest risk for crop 2016

Quality of Malting Barley from Harvest 2013 in the Czech Republic

Quality of malting barley from harvest 2013 in the Czech Republic was evaluated. The quality parameters of barley samples were  determined, malting was conducted in the laboratory micromalting plant and malt quality parameters were assessed. The weather during harvest of barley was favorable and grain was without physiological and biological damage. The barley samples had good protein content and average starch content. Malt had favorable quality parameters with zero gushing potential and extract content in malt was favorable even at average starch content of barley grain. Lower values of wort color were detected and the problem of the year was a high β-glucan content of some lots of malt, namely from Moravia

Quality of malting barley grain in the Czech Republic, crop 2017

The quality parameters of 277 samples of malting barley from crop 2017 were assessed according to the standard ČSN 46 1100-5. The average content of nitrogenous substances was 12.2% and starch content 62.6%. Sieving fractions over 2.5 mm achieved the average value of 88.2% and average germination capacity was 98.6%. Average content of grain admixtures unusable for malting was 1.7% and admixtures partly unusable for malting 5.2%

Einkorn Wheat Malting Quality

Standard malting technology was adapted for malting of einkorn wheat. The aim was to find the optimal variant of malting while maintaining traits decisive for high quality of malt made from einkorn wheat. Basic characters of wheat grain were assessed and the sample was malted. Three different malting times (120, 144, and 168 hours) and three degrees of steeping (43, 45, and 47%) were applied. Besides basic traits decisive for einkorn wheat malt quality, a number of special parameters were also studied. Wheat samples were evaluated with the method used for the evaluation of malting barley. In some quality parameters, einkorn wheat achieved comparable results as malting barley

Characterization of the Strains Isolated from Kefir Grains and their Use for the Production of Beer-based Fermented Beverages from Nontraditional Cereals

In this contribution, the results of the pilot brewing experiments aimed to new beers and beer-like beverages production are presented. Wort of malted winter wheat (Citrus variety with a high content of carotenoids), oats, barley and combinations thereof were fermented by yeast strains RIBM163 and RIBM 164 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and/or lactic acid bacteria RIBM2-107 and RIBM 2-108 (Lactobacillus casei subsp. paracasei) isolated from kefir grains. Each of these strains is characterized by a specific spectrum of sensory active metabolites. Using Citrus malt, number of beverages with very promising sensory properties can be produced. Non-hopped low alcohol beverages with a fresh citrus aroma and acidic flavor could be made by mixed yeast and bacterial culture (RIBM 2-107+RIBM163) fermentation. Beer/low alcohol beer with a light and refreshing aromas and flavors could be produced from Citrus malt and/or mixture with barley malt. Fermented malt beverages from oats also have interesting taste characteristics. Beer/ low alcohol beer from a mixture of oats and barley malt fermented by yeast strain RIBM164 is characterized by a pleasant fruity aroma with pleasant strong grainy notes (oats)

The effect of treatment of barley grain and malt with low-temperature plasma discharge on the malt gushing potential

In 2015, the effect of treatment of spring barley grain and malt produced from it with low-temperature plasma discharge on the malt gushing potential was studied. Malting barley and malt produced from it were plasma-treated. In the malt samples, the gushing potential was determined. Simultaneously, selected quality parameters were assessed in the malt samples (Kolbach index, diastatic power, β-glucan content in wort, final attenuation, extract of malt in dry matter, relative extract at 45 °C, and friability). Gushing declined in the plasma-treated samples of malting barley or malt. The malt quality parameters remained unchanged

Is the Rehbein procedure obsolete in the treatment of Hirschsprung’s disease?

Contains fulltext : 87916.pdf (publisher's version ) (Closed access)PURPOSE: After 25 years of practice and positive results of the Rehbein-procedure (RB) for children with Hirschsprung Disease (HD), we changed to the less invasive transanal endorectal pull through (TERPT). The aim of this study was to compare short- and mid-term complications of these two procedures in our patients with HD. METHODS: Retrospective data of 50 HD patients were analyzed. Of these patients, 25 underwent RB (2000-2006) and in 25 the TERPT was performed (2005-2009). Medical records were reviewed to score complications and outcomes. Differences were analyzed using Chi-Square and Mann-Whitney U tests. RESULTS: All RB patients (100%) were given a colostomy compared with four patients (16%) in the TERPT group (p < 0.001). The average age at surgery in the RB group was 191 days whereas this was 72 days in the TERPT group (p < 0.01). The mean length of time of surgery in the RB group (158 min) was not significantly different from that in the TERPT group (183 min). Ganglion cells were located in all specimens at the proximal end of the specimens. The median time to first feeding significantly decreased from 2 days (range 1-11) in the RB group to 1 day (range 1-3) in the TERPT group (p < 0.01). The median length of hospital stay decreased in the TERPT group (8 days) compared with the RB group (10 days) (p < 0.001). There was a significant reduction in postoperative obstructive symptoms during the first 6 months in the TERPT group (48%) compared with the RB group (84%) (p = 0.016). Postoperative enterocolitis decreased from 40% in the RB group to 24% in the TERPT group although this was not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: The introduction of TERPT reduced the need for colostomies; it shortened days to first feeding after surgery and reduced hospital stay. It also improved short-term outcome with less obstructive symptoms. We recommend TERPT surgery as a first choice in children with HD. we consider the RB now to be obsolete.1 november 201

A European research agenda for somatic symptom disorders, bodily distress disorders, and functional disorders: Results of an estimate-talk-estimate delphi expert study

Background: Somatic Symptom Disorders (SSD), Bodily Distress Disorders (BDD) and functional disorders (FD) are associated with high medical and societal costs and pose a substantial challenge to the population and health policy of Europe. To meet this challenge, a specific research agenda is needed as one of the cornerstones of sustainable mental health research and health policy for SSD, BDD, and FD in Europe. Aim: To identify the main challenges and research priorities concerning SSD, BDD, and FD from a European perspective. Methods: Delphi study conducted from July 2016 until October 2017 in 3 rounds with 3 workshop meetings and 3 online surveys, involving 75 experts and 21 European countries. EURONET-SOMA and the European Association of Psychosomatic Medicine (EAPM) hosted the meetings. Results: Eight research priorities were identified: (1) Assessment of diagnostic profiles relevant to course and treatment outcome. (2) Development and evaluation of new, effective interventions. (3) Validation studies on questionnaires or semi-structured interviews that assess chronic medical conditions in this context. (4) Research into patients preferences for diagnosis and treatment. (5) Development of new methodologic designs to identify and explore mediators and moderators of clinical course and treatment outcomes (6). Translational research exploring how psychological and somatic symptoms develop from somatic conditions and biological and behavioral pathogenic factors. (7) Development of new, effective interventions to personalize treatment. (8) Implementation studies of treatment interventions in different settings, such as primary care, occupational care, general hospital and specialty mental health settings. The general public and policymakers will benefit from the development of new, effective, personalized interventions for SSD, BDD, and FD, that will be enhanced by translational research, as well as from the outcomes of research into patient involvement, GP-patient communication, consultation-liaison models and implementation. Conclusion: Funding for this research agenda, targeting these challenges in coordinated research networks such as EURONET-SOMA and EAPM, and systematically allocating resources by policymakers to this critical area in mental and physical well-being is urgently needed to improve efficacy and impact for diagnosis and treatment of SSD, BDD, and FD across Europe