小米能否制作面条的实验研究:兼论喇家面条的成分

根据中国西北部喇家遗址出土的面条状遗存,面条的历史被追溯到4000年前。喇家面条被描述为由带壳的小米磨成的粉制成面团并通过反复拉伸或挤压的方法制作而成。为了了解这种面条制作工艺,我们进行了面条试制实验和煮面实验,并记录了面条中的淀粉粒在烹调过程中发生的形态变化。研究表明,纯的粟黍面粉制成的面团不能拉伸成面条,煮过的粟黍淀粉粒形态也与喇家"面条"遗存中的"淀粉粒"不符。我们认为来自喇家"面条"的小米颖壳植硅体及似淀粉粒的颗粒是否来自面条需要进一步研究。     

A short note on starch and xylem of Colocasia esculenta (taro) in archaeological deposits from Pitcairn Island,southeast Polynesia

We present results of starch analysis of archaeological deposits from Pitcairn Island. High concentrations of starch grains preserved in cell membranes, and xylem tracheary elements, consistent with introduced Colocasia esculenta (taro) were found. Because of limited age control, we are uncertain if the microfossils are prehistoric. Problems associated with identifying taxa with small starch grains in extractions from weathered deposits are highlighted.     

Starch residues on museum artefacts: implications for determining tool use

A sample of 11 museum artefacts was examined to assess the preservation of any adhering organic residues, particularly starch granules, and to assess the potential for the identification of cooked starchy foods. The primary aim was to examine starchy deposits, extract starch granules and examine their physical condition to increase our understanding of the taphonomy of starch granules and associated organic residues in archived material and archaeological deposits. The study shows that organic plant residues could be recovered from archived artefacts and makes a significant contribution to understanding the function of this material. Recovered starch granules showed an interesting pattern of varying organic preservation on the surface of stone and wooden artefacts. Some starch granules were found to be well preserved while others in the same sample appeared to have been affected by enzyme degrading micro-organisms. Recovered residues included fully gelatinised starch.     

书画装裱粘接剂糊化及剥离强度研究

浆糊是书画装裱过程中主要的黏合材料,是装裱优劣和成败的关键,浆糊的制作条件决定其使用品质。为此,本工作以书画装裱用的粘接剂小麦淀粉为原料,采用快速粘度分析仪(RVA)制作糊化淀粉,研究了不同浓度、搅拌速率、搅拌时间和最高温度等制作条件对糊化曲线的影响。结果表明随着浓度的增加,衰减值和回生值分别增大,说明浆糊的稳定性差、冷却后凝胶性强。随着搅拌时间和速率的增加,最终粘度下降。最高温度对糊化特性曲线形状有影响,最高温度越高,糊化温度升高,最终粘度增大。利用物性仪测试了不同陈化时间对成糊淀粉粘接力的影响。陈化时间越长,糊化淀粉发生大分子链降解或重结晶等不同程度的老化,表现为剥离强度减小,粘附性下降。由实验结果确定浆糊的最优制作条件是浓度3g/25mL,温度95℃,搅拌时间2min,搅拌速度120r/min。以上工作在验证传统经验的同时也给书画装裱提供了理论依据。     

古代残留物分析在考古中的应用

动植物是人类社会发展的重要基石,它的利用是人类适应、改造和征服自然的物质基础,古代社会的方方面面都与之相关,因而动植物及其制品的残留物分析能提供古代社会丰富的信息。残留物分析重点在于从残留物中提取有机物。利用科学检测手段进行定性定量分析来判断残留物来源,从而了解古代动植物的加工、利用和相关载体的功能等。本文从DNA、淀粉粒、蛋白质、脂类、炭化物和酒等六个方面简要介绍了残留物分析的方法和进展,希望能促进残留物分析在中国的开展．