Arturo Hardisson de la Torre
University of La Laguna
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Meat Science | 2006
Juan C. Nieto-Lozano; Juan I. Reguera-Useros; María del C. Peláez-Martínez; Arturo Hardisson de la Torre
The inhibitory effect of a bacteriocin, produced by Pediococcus acidilactici, against Listeria monocytogenes and Clostridium perfringens on Spanish raw meat surface, was evaluated by in situ assays. Samples were incubated with the bacteriocin and then with a culture of the pathogenic bacteria. The treatment with 500, 1000 or 5000 bacteriocin units/ml (BU/ml) reduced the counts of L. monocytogenes after storage at 15°C during 72h by 1, 2 or 3 log cycles and with 1000 or 5000 BU/ml after storage at 4°C during 21 days by 2.5 or 3.5 log cycles, respectively, compared to the control. With C. perfringens a bacteriostatic effect could be observed.
Food Chemistry | 1997
Guillermo González Hernández; Arturo Hardisson de la Torre; Juan José Arias León
The concentrations of sulphates, chlorides, boron and phosphorus in musts and wines from the Tacoronte-Acentejo region in Tenerife are studied. The concentrations of these anions in must and wine vary according to the winemaking method and storage vessels and other factors. Concentrations in Tenerife wines fell within the following intervals (-x ±s) from mean value —standard deviation to mean value + standard deviation: 15.9-30.7 mg litre -1 H 3 BO 3 ; 443-827 mg litre -1 K 2 SO 4 ; 230-436 mg litre -1 NaCl; and 261^51 mg litre -1 P 2 O 5 . The mean values were, respectively, 23.3 mg litre -1 H 3 BO 3 ; 635 mg litre -1 K 2 SO 4 ; 333 mg litre -1 NaCl; and 356 mg litre -1 P 2 O 5 . In the case of boron, no statistically significant differences were observed between one year and another or between young and old wines. Sulphate levels were found to be well below the legal limits, although the storage vessel was seen to play a major role, with levels higher in the wines made in cement receptacles and stored in wooden casks. Chloride concentrations were in line with those reported in the literature. As regards phosphates, there was a direct correlation between sugars and must density, indicating that concentration is largely dependent on the degree of grape maturity.
Environmental Research | 2015
Carmen Rubio Armendáriz; Tiago Garcia; Alfredo Soler; Angel Gutiérrez Fernández; Dailos Glez-Weller; Gara Luis González; Arturo Hardisson de la Torre; Consuelo Revert Gironés
The aim of the present study was to determine the concentrations of eight metals (Al, Cd, Co, Cr, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sr) in 33 cigarette brands for sale in Spain. Samples were analysed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES). Mean values obtained were 428 µg Al/g, 0.810 µg Cd/g, 0.558 µg Co/g, 1.442 µg Cr/g, 112.026 µg Mn/g, 2.238 µg Ni/g, 0.602 µg Pb/g and 82.206 µg Sr/g. Statistically significant differences were observed with respect to concentrations of Co (0.004), Cr (0.045), Mn (0.005) and Sr (0.005) between black and blond tobacco and between levels of Mn (0.027) among manufacturers. Considering a Cd inhalation rate of 10% and a Cd absorption rate of 50%, absorption of Cd for smokers of 30 cigarettes/day was estimated at 0.75 µg Cd/day. An inhalation rate of 2-6% and an absorption rate of 86% were considered for Pb, Pb absorption in smokers of 30 cigarettes/day was therefore 0.18-0.54 μg/day. In view of the significant toxic effects of these metals, quantification and control of their concentrations in this drug are of the utmost importance.
Nutricion Hospitalaria | 2015
Nazaret González Sacramento; Carmen Rubio Armendáriz; Angel Gutiérrez Fernández; Gara Luis González; Arturo Hardisson de la Torre; Consuelo Revert Gironés
INTRODUCTION drinking water is the main source of fluoride exposure for the population. According to the Spanish Law RD 140/2003, the fluoride content in drinking water should not exceed the parametric value of 1.5 mg/L. Historically, certain drinking waters in the island of Tenerife have exceeded this value due to the geological/volcanic characteristics of the Canary Islands. Fluoride (F) plays an important role in the prevention of dental caries (tooth decay). However, long exposure to concentrations above 1.5 mg/L in drinking water can cause disorders such as dental fluorosis. OBJECTIVES To determine the amount of fluoride in the tap waters of the 11 municipalities in the north of the island of Tenerife that, at the time of the study, exceeded the parametric value for fluoride set by the Spanish legislation and to toxicologically estimate and evaluate the fluoride daily intakes from water considering the RDI (Recommended Daily Intake) established in Spain for different population groups. METHOD 44 samples of tap water collected in the 11 municipalities in the study were analyzed using the fluoride potentiometric determination with an ion selective electrode. RESULTS 9 of the 11 municipalities presented mean fluoride concentrations in their tap water that exceeded the parametric value set by the Spanish legislation (1.5 mg/L). Considering an average daily water consumption of 2 L, the recommended daily intake (RDI) for women (3mg F/day) is exceeded in 9 of the 11 municipalities and the RDI for men (4 mg F/day) is exceeded in 5 of the 11 municipalities. Considering a daily water consumption of 1.5 L, the RDI for children of 2-3 years (0.7 mg/day) is clearly exceeded in all municipalities. CONCLUSIONS The results show the existing public health problem on the island of Tenerife and justify the tap water consumption restrictions put in force by the Public Health Authorities of the Canary Islands at the time of the study. Children are the most exposed population group to the risks of fluoride because its RDI is lower.
Food Control | 2010
Juan C. Nieto-Lozano; Juan I. Reguera-Useros; María del C. Peláez-Martínez; Gonzalo Sacristán-Pérez-Minayo; Ángel J. Gutiérrez-Fernández; Arturo Hardisson de la Torre
Alimentaria | 1995
J.L. Doreste Alonso; Arturo Hardisson de la Torre; Antonio Sierra López; María Candelaria León Hernández
Alimentaria | 1996
Inmaculada Frías Tejera; Arturo Hardisson de la Torre; Antonio Sierra López; R. Alvarz
Alimentaria: Revista de tecnología e higiene de los alimentos | 1992
Arturo Hardisson de la Torre; Inmaculada Frías Tejera
Nutricion Hospitalaria | 2015
Juan Ramón Jáudenes Marrero; Arturo Hardisson de la Torre; Angel Gutiérrez Fernández; Carmen Rubio Armendáriz; Consuelo Revert Gironés
Aula de la farmacia: revista profesional de formación continuada | 2011
Gara Luis González; Raquel Leticia Tejera Pérez; Cintia Hernández-Sánchez; Carmen Rubio Armendáriz; Consuelo Revert Gironés; Angel Gutiérrez Fernández; Antonio Burgos Ojeda; Arturo Hardisson de la Torre