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Food Quality

There are 110 Projects listed under FPS Programme PP1:08, Food Quality
If you would like any further information on the projects below please email foodscience@csg.maff.gsi.gov.uk.

Project Code Project Title Contractor(s) Start Date End Date Total MAFF Project Costs (£)
AN0233 Evaluation of the effects of dietary supplements of individual fatty acids on vascular tone and endothelial Dundee University, Cardiovascular Epidemiology Un 1/7/1996 30/6/1999 423,316
AN0234 Dietary fatty acids and endothelial fuctions in the control of vasomotor tone and nitric oxide metabolism Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine 1/10/1996 31/12/1999 240,611
AN0238 The effect of dietary n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake on atheromatous plaque lipid composition Southampton Univ. Dept of Human Nutrition 1/3/1997 28/2/2000 272,163
AN0239 Influence of n-3 PUFA intake on the expression of genes andn cell surface molecules involved in endothelial inflammation IFR, Norwich Laboratory 1/4/1997 31/3/1999 181,605
AN0240 Optimal intake oF MUFAs in the UK diet and the mechanism of their effects on human lipoprotein structure and metabolism IFR, Norwich Laboratory Institute of Biochemistry 1/4/1997 30/9/2000 478,723
AN0241 Effects of dietary substitution of saturated fatty acids with monounsaturated fatty acids Reading University, Dept of Food Science & Tech 1/7/1997 30/6/2000 534,751
AN0243 Effect of diet on chain elongation and desaturation of alpha-linolenic acid in man Southampton Univ. Dept of Human Nutrition 1/3/1998 28/2/2001 373,174
AN0244 Importance of a-linolenic acid as a source of long-chain n-3 PUFA & its influence on risk factors of cardiovasc disease Surrey University, Biological Sciences 1/8/1998 31/1/2002 349,703
AN0245 Relationship of n-3 fatty acid status to vascular endothel- ial function & risk factors for coronary heart disease UL. Institute of Child Health 1/1/1999 31/12/1999 37,726
AN0246 Double-blind controlled trial of dietary enrichment with a- linolenic acid on vascular endothelial function in humans University College of Wales, Medical School 1/11/1998 31/12/2000 310,981
AN0316 Non-starch polysaccharide Micronutrient Interactions Glasgow University 1/7/1997 30/6/2000 111,657
AN0317 Cell proliferation and apoptosis in the human colonic mucosa - responses to dietary complex carbohydrates Newcastle University, Biological & Nutritional Sci 1/9/1997 31/8/2000 331,240
AN0318 Assessment of micronutrient availability in long-term high & low non-starch polysaccharide consumers. Division of Public Health, Nuffield Inst. Health 1/7/1997 31/12/1999 98,091
AN0319 DNA replication in colonic mucosa monitored by the BUdR- Comet assay University of Ulster, Dept of Biol and Biomed Sci 1/10/1997 30/9/2000 263,599
AN0321 Measurement of blood plasma samples as part of non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) study with the University of Leeds CSL, Norwich 1/4/1998 31/3/2000 18,500
AN0423 Isoprostanes: selective markers of peroxidation of different fattty acids in the human body Kings College London, Pharmacology Group 1/4/1996 31/3/1999 301,256
AN0425 Novel antibody based technology for studying the potential ameliorating effects of vitamin E and vitamin C on in vivo Leicester Univ, MRC Unit (Mechs of Human Toxicity) 1/4/1996 31/3/1999 332,457
AN0429 DNA damage and repair; relative responses to antioxidant nutrients in the diet and development of repair-based IFR, Norwich Laboratory 1/7/1996 30/6/1999 322,045
AN0432 Development of a postlabelling assay as a biomonitor of oxidative DNA damage in humans and the modulating effects Leicester Univ, MRC Unit (Mechs of Human Toxicity) 1/10/1997 30/9/1999 199,560
AN0434 Biomarkers for in vivo oxidative damage to DNA: a validation study Kings College London, Pharmacology Group 1/4/1997 31/3/1999 210,796
AN0435 Development and validation of in vivo biomarkers of oxidative damage to proteins Leicester Univ, Sch of Med, Molecular Tox Gp 1/4/1997 30/6/2000 96,257
AN0437 Antioxidants and the expression of genes in cells : the maintenance of health in vascular tissues and the heart. Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine 1/4/1997 31/3/2000 264,804
AN0438 Antioxidant nutrients and the cellular adaptation to oxidative stress in man Liverpool University 1/6/1997 31/5/1999 115,881
AN0439 Early markers of oxidative stress in vivo through identification of protein damage in circulating low density United Dental and Medical School 1/1/1998 31/12/1999 99,334
AN0440 Biomarkers to free radical damage to blood proteins by peroxynitrite and hypochlorous acid: the use of specific Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine 6/10/1997 5/10/2000 194,529
AN0450 Development & validation of a methodology for the detailed mapping of DNA damage induced by reactive oxygen species Univ of Swansea, Sch of Biological Sciences 1/5/1998 30/4/2001 175,984
AN0451 The effect of antioxidant supplementation on P-selectin mediated monocyte atherogenic and thrombogenic potential Dept Chemical Pathology, Leicester Uni 1/10/1998 30/9/2001 342,075
AN0452 A consensus approach for validation of 5 alternative methods of measuring in vivo oxidative damage to polyunsat lipids Leicester Univ, MRC Unit (Mechs of Human Toxicity) 1/10/1998 31/12/2001 309,878
AN0453 Optimisation of antioxidant nutrient vitamin C using markers of in vivo oxidative DNA damage Leicester Univ, MRC Unit (Mechs of Human Toxicity) 1/4/1998 31/3/2001 299,447
AN0454 Gamma-tocopherol: A stable isotope study examining its metabolism and relationship to alpha-tocopherol St Thomas' Hospital, Rayne Institute 1/7/1998 30/6/2001 336,589
AN0455 An investigation into the effects of dietary vitamin C and E on in vivo adhesion molecule expression Aston University, Dept Pharmaceutical & Bio. Stud. 1/10/1998 30/9/2001 258,012
AN0456 PCR based technique for cloning sites of oxid've DNA damage & measuring in vivo protective effects of dietary antioxids University of Liverpool, School of Biol Sciences 1/4/1998 30/9/1999 68,113
AN0457 Absorption & excretion of flavonoids and phenolics in humans after beverage consumption & validation of analyt procedures United Med&Dental Sch. Free Radical Res. Group 1/10/1998 31/1/2001 155,857
AN0458 Absorption & excretion of flavonoids and phenolics in humans after beverage consumption & validation of analyt procedures Glasgow University 1/10/1998 31/1/2001 165,433
AN0459 Moduln of respiratory tract lining fluid antioxidants throu' antioxidant supplemn: impact on indiv suscept to air polluts St Thomas' Hospital, Rayne Institute 1/9/1998 31/8/2001 269,221
AN0460 Development & validation of in vivo biomarkers of oxidative damage to proteins Aston University, Dept Pharmaceutical & Bio. Stud. 1/7/1998 30/6/2000 127,918
AN0461 Potential problems of vitamin C supplementation - a proposed resolution of an imminent problem? (extension to AN0513) United Med&Dental Sch. Free Radical Res. Group 1/9/1998 30/11/1999 92,601
AN0462 Facilitation & co-ordination of research relevant to the objectives of MAFF anti-oxidant programme within the EU Euro Science Perspectives Ltd 1/2/1999 31/7/1999 18,687
AN0510 The effect of dietary sources of selenium on its absorption and metabolism in man IFR, Norwich Laboratory 1/4/1994 31/3/1999 466,438
AN0514 The effect of dietary sources of selenium on its absorption and metabolism in man. CSL, Norwich 1/4/1994 31/3/1999 285,344
AN0525 Evaluation of the effects of a 2-year intervention with calcium & vitamins D and K on bone health in elderly women Dundee University, Cardiovascular Epidemiology Un 1/5/1997 30/4/2000 481,335
AN0526 Dietary folate, homocysteine and endothelial function : A study of the interaction with methylene-tetrahydrofolate re. University College of Wales, Medical School 1/5/1997 30/4/2000 244,905
AN0528 Bioavailability, pool size and turnover of vitamin C using stable isotopically-labelled vitamin. Medical Research Council 1/10/1997 30/9/2000 107,188
AN0532 Dietary factors protecting against osteoporosis in the seven -th and eight decades of life. Cambridge University 1/7/1997 30/6/2000 143,395
AN0533 Model systems, in vitro and in vivo, for predicting the bioavability of lipid soluble components of food IFR, Institute of Food Research 1/11/1997 30/4/2001 139,000
AN0534 Dietary folate, homocysteine and endothelial function: the potential role of oxidative stress in vascular damage University of Sheffield, Department of Paediatrics 1/10/1997 30/9/2000 156,032
AN0536 The use of deuterated tocopherol to study vitamin E metabolism in normal subjects ... (formerly AN0428) United Med&Dental Sch. Free Radical Res. Group 1/4/1996 31/3/1999 337,325
AN0537 The use of deuterated tocopherol to study vitamin E/vitamin C/glutathione interrelations in human ... (formerly AN0436) St Thomas' Hospital, Rayne Institute 1/4/1997 31/5/2000 242,394
AN0543 Biochemical and molecular markers of functional selenium status in man Rowett Research Institute 1/4/1998 31/3/2001 337,197
AN0544 Speciation, bioavailability, biopotency and functional markers for D vitamers Laboratory of the Government Chemist 1/6/1998 31/3/1999 101,169
AN0545 Functional markers of selenium in man University Of Liverpool, Dept Medicine 1/4/1998 31/3/2001 283,481
AN0546 Bioavailabilty of folic acid and natural folates: studies using the functional marker plasma homocysteine University of Ulster, Dept of Biol and Biomed Sci 1/6/1998 30/11/2001 681,444
AN0548 The bioavailability of iron, zinc and copper in meat- containing and vegetarian diets in the UK CSL, Norwich 1/10/1998 31/12/2001 220,254
AN0549 The bioavailability of iron, zinc and copper in meat- containing and vegetarian diets in the UK IFR, Norwich Laboratory 1/1/1999 31/12/2001 415,245
AN0550 Is folic acid considerably more effective than folates in raising folate status? IFR, Norwich Laboratory 1/7/1998 31/8/2001 316,439
AN0551 Test of predict model for bioavail Fe (Zn & Cu) from mixed meals using simple in vivo human test for low doses of Fe Kings College London, Dept of Nutrition/Dietetics 1/1/1999 31/12/2001 296,744
AN0552 The importance of meat consumption in regulating vitamin D metabolism and promoting bone health Manchester Royal Infirmary - Univ Dept of Medicine 1/10/1998 30/9/2001 331,498
AN0553 The development of functional markers of optimal nutritional status for copper University of Ulster, Dept of Biol and Biomed Sci 1/10/1998 30/9/2001 328,408
AN06100 The development of rapid & novel Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) techniques for measuring water in meat CSL, Norwich 1/8/1998 31/7/1999 33,238
AN06101 Varietal identification of potatoes by DNA profiling National Inst of Agricultural Botany 1/9/1998 31/8/2000 91,326
AN06102 The development of methods that can detect protein standardisation of cows' drinking milk CSL, Norwich 1/9/1998 31/8/2000 61,845
AN06103 Development of methods to detect protein standardisation of cows' drinking milk Laboratory of the Government Chemist 1/9/1998 30/11/1999 39,242
AN0672 Validation of molecular assays for fruit juice authentication Leatherhead Food Research Association 1/4/1997 31/3/1999 189,525
AN0673 Improved methodology for the identification of non-cocoa fats in chocolate CSL, Norwich 1/4/1997 30/4/1999 90,811
AN0676 The development of isotopic analysis and DNA polymorphic markers to determine the geographical & cultivar origin of CSL, Norwich Nottingham Uni, Applied Biochem. & Food Science 1/5/1997 30/4/1999 188,054
AN0678 New approaches to determining the geographic origin of wines CSL, Norwich 1/4/1997 31/3/1999 120,000
AN0680 Development & validation of immunochemical methods for the detection of MRM in meat products. Nottingham Trent univ, Faculty of Science & Maths 1/4/1997 31/3/1999 84,281
AN0683 Exploitation of the genetic variability in natural yeast populations to determine the geographical origin of wine National Inst of Agricultural Botany 6/1/1998 31/3/1999 40,073
AN0684 An investigation into methods which can determine the geographical and botanical origin of honey CSL, Norwich 1/4/1998 31/3/1999 23,500
AN0685 Detection of meat species in fresh and processed food: Prodn & use of mabs reactive with insoluble muscle protein desmin Nottingham Trent univ, Faculty of Science & Maths 28/9/1998 27/9/2000 78,885
AN0686 Differentiation of species of meat in particular cooked products by DNA methods Laboratory of the Government Chemist 1/4/1998 30/9/1999 99,597
AN0687 Species identification of raw and heat processed fish from computer data bases of electrophoretic protein profiles Rowett Research Institute 1/4/1998 31/3/2000 51,536
AN0688 Use of accelerator mass spectrometry for determining the age of alcoholic beverages CSL, Norwich 1/4/1998 31/3/1999 20,000
AN0689 Speciation of processed meat and fish products based on the actin multigene family Nottingham Uni, Applied Biochem. & Food Science 1/8/1998 31/7/2000 119,616
AN0690 Identification of species in processed/composite fish/ seafood products using DNA-based techniques Rowett Research Institute 1/4/1998 31/3/2001 108,130
AN0691 A molecular approach for the identification of fruit pulps in food products Leatherhead Food Research Association 1/4/1998 31/3/1999 73,858
AN0692 The development of a rapid and cost efficient assay for non- permitted cellulases in fruit juice IFR, Reading 1/4/1998 31/3/2000 97,521
AN0693 Development of a methodology for the identification of bottled waters that have been treated with ozone Water Research Centre 1/4/1998 31/3/1999 42,331
AN0694 Evaluation of a suite of methods to distinguish cheese analogues from genuine cheese Laboratory of the Government Chemist 1/4/1998 31/3/1999 56,670
AN0695 Development of a rapid DNA method for the detection of turkey & chicken in cooked meat products CSL, York 1/7/1998 31/3/1999 15,000
AN0696 Detection of offal in cooked meats by protein cleavage & visualisation of tissue specific peptides by electrophoresis CSL, York 1/7/1998 30/6/2000 85,400
AN0697 Evaluation of dielectric spectroscopy in the measurement of added water & in detection of offals & MRM in meat products Leatherhead Food Research Association 1/8/1998 31/7/2001 130,324
AN0698 Quantitation of meat species in meat & meat products using TaqMan PCR Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association 1/9/1998 31/8/2000 121,015
AN0699 Optimn & validn of DNA assay for detect of select non-muscle tissues in meat prods using tissue specific DNA modification Laboratory of the Government Chemist 1/11/1998 30/11/1999 73,264
AN0835 Detecting and modelling mis-reporting of food intake with special reference to underreporting in the obese Rowett Research Institute 1/10/1997 31/3/2001 337,352
AN0839 Programme Adviser for AN08 - Dr D Buss Buss, Dr David 1/7/1997 30/6/2000 37,800
AN0844 A review of the NDNS survey of children aged 1.5 to 4.5 yrs to examine intakes & nutritional status of Fe, Zn & vit A Dunn Clinical Nutrition Centre 1/7/1998 30/6/1999 38,718
AN0845 Total diet study British Market Research Bureau Ltd 1/1/1998 31/12/1999 36,350
AN0847 Total diet study IFR, Norwich Laboratory 1/4/1998 31/12/2002 302,210
AN0848 The effects of micronutrient interactions on iron status using the NDNS survey of children Southampton Univ. Dept of Human Nutrition 1/4/1998 31/3/1999 51,453
AN0849 Further studies on the determination of heme & non-heme iron Laboratory of the Government Chemist 1/4/1998 31/3/1999 50,367
AN0921 Development of self-assessments for intake of fat and other nutrient Birmingham University, School of Psychology 1/10/1996 30/4/1999 65,548
AN0925 A family-based study to determine the acceptability of an increased intake of complex carbohydrates and to explore Newcastle University 1/9/1997 28/2/2001 411,217
AN0927 Technical, economic and consumer barriers to the consumption of reduced fat bakery products Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association 1/4/1998 31/3/1999 70,496
AN0928 Barriers to the development and uptake of reduced fat foods University of Ulster, Dept of Biol and Biomed Sci 1/6/1998 31/12/2000 188,769
AN0929 Development & evaluation of novel school-based intervention to increase fruit & veg intake in primary school children Newcastle University Strathclyde University, Bioscience & Biotechnology University of Dundee, Centre for Appl Nutritn Res 1/12/1998 30/11/2000 194,063
AN0930 Food acceptability and choice - research into practice Glasgow University, Department of Public Health 1/5/1998 30/4/1999 40,397
AN0932 Are fruit tuck shops in primary schools effective in inc pupils' fruit consumption? A randomised controlled trial Dr Llaire Paisley Bristol University 1/10/1998 30/9/2000 95,187
AN0933 Inc fruit & veg consumption in children: the development & evaln of a school-based intervention using art/play therapy Sheffield University 1/9/1998 31/8/2001 119,248
AN1043 National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Young People Aged 4-18 years. Parts A and B only; COSTS ARE EXCLUDING VAT Office of Population, Censuses and Surveys 1/10/1995 31/5/1999 818,250
AN1057 Preparation of data for the 6th edition of the Composition of Foods IFR, Norwich Laboratory 1/4/1998 31/3/2000 99,324
AN1058 Consultancy on food composition information systems McLintock, Vaughan 1/2/1998 28/5/1999 33,480
AN1063 National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults Aged 19-64 Yrs. Feasibility study. Parts B, C and D only MRC Human Nutrition Research 8/10/1998 31/12/1999 157,483
AN1064 National Diet and Nutrition Survey: Adults Aged 19-64 Yrs Feasibility study. Part A only. Office for National Statistics 8/10/1998 31/5/2000 261,152
AN1065 NDNS Adults 19-64 Years. Feasibility study. Purchase of doubly-labelled water for part B. MRC Human Nutrition Research 9/10/1998 31/12/1999 22,985
AN1157 Tuna Survey - Collection of Samples Mintel International Group Ltd 1/10/1998 31/3/1999 20,000
AN1158 Tuna Survey - Analysis of samples Contractors in Collaborative trial 1/12/1998 31/3/1999 45,000
AN1163 Evaluation of methods to determine the authenticity of Basmati Rice. Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association Nottingham Uni, Applied Biochem. & Food Science 25/1/1999 31/3/1999 6,000
AN1164 Methods for determining the collagen content of meat. ADAS Consulting Ltd 1/2/1999 31/3/1999 24,881
AN1165 Apple juice authenticity survey Reading Scientific Services Limited Eurofins Laboratory Consortium of local authorities dummy contractor for Misc Payments 1/4/1998 31/3/1999 45,000

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