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Syahida Maarof

Publications (4)

Development and Characterization of a Beverage Concentrate from Garcinia atroviridis Fruit and Leaf

Norzaleha Kasim, Syahida Maarof, Arif Zaidi Jusoh, Nur Ilida Mohamad, Maisarah Shamsulkamal & Noreenyusnita Md Najib · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

Aims: To formulate a Garcinia atroviridis (Asam gelugur) beverage concentrate with enhanced sensory acceptability and high hydroxycitric acid (HCA) content by balancing fruit acidity with young leaf extract, and to evaluate its nutritional composition and shelf-life stability. St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i11827

The Development of Vegan Mushroom Balls and Their Impact on Human Health

Zuwariah Ishak, Syahida Maarof, Nur Ilida Mohamad, Mohd Tarmizi Haimid & Nik Mohd Faiz Che Mohd Noor · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

The growing demand for plant-based analogues has been driven by the declining global supply of animal protein, the prevalence of animal diseases, and increasing health and halal concerns. This study aimed to develop vegan mushroom balls with desirable meat-like properties and pot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i11824

Potential Application of Spices and Pineapple as Healthy Beverages

Zuwariah Ishak, Syahida Maarof, Nur Ilida Mohamad, Norzaleha Kasim & Nik Mohd Faiz Che Mohd Noor · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate pineapple-spice beverages for their potential health benefits and assess their consumer acceptance. Fortifying fruit beverages with spices can enhance their nutritional and health benefits, making them effective carriers for deliver...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i12757

Effect of Extrusion and Steam Pressure on Fiber and Nutritional Properties of Pineapple Peels

Zuwariah Ishak, Noor Fadilah Mohd Bakri, Syahida Maarof, Hadijah Hassan, Rodhiah Razali & Mohd Fakhri Hashim · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Research finding on modification of pineapple peel through extrusion and steam pressure have led to increasing fiber and nutritional properties of the pineapple powder. The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of extrusion processing and steam pressure on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i830334