An HPLC study of 6 raw vegetables (Okra, green beans, eggplant zucchini, carrot and tomato) most frequently consumed worldwide was carried out to determine their carotenoid composition. The samples were purchased from supermarket in the city of Boston, USA. Neoxanthin, violaxanthin and lutein were contained in all samples except tomato for neoxanthin, carrot and tomato for violaxanthin and carrot for lutein. β-carotene was contained in all samples

Five kilograms of different rice brands from different origins were purchased from Jordanian outlets. All rices were examined for their physical characteristics, chemical composition, minerals concentration and cookability. The results showed that Sella Basmati (India) had the lowest percentage of broken rice kernels (0.4%) whereas Sun Bird (Egypt) had the highest value (11.5%). Water absorption varied significantly and the highest water absorption