Lactoperoxidase enzyme (LP) is a natural component in milk with broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity applications in in vivo and in vitro. LP system (LPS) was developed to eliminate the growth of bacterial pathogens and augment the shelf life of raw milk. The aim of this stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i930446
Brenda Gersanti Borba, Alicia Pupin Silverio, Pedro Ivo Sodré Amaral, Lidiane Paula Ardisson Miranda, Simone Caetani Machado & Alessandra Cristina Pupin Silvério·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2021
Objective: We tried to learn about the eating habits and their possible consequences on the health of rural residents in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil in view of the importance of knowing dietary habits in the face of globalization and the risk of developing chronic non-com...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i930447
The growing concern over the safety of vegetables consumed in some areas of Lagos due to increased discharge of pollutants that cannot be overlooked was the basis for this research. Thus, this study aimed at assessing the proximate compositions and heavy metals’ profiles of Talin...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i930445
Olive growing is a significant, developing branch of the Croatian economy in total agricultural production. Virgin olive oil is one of the most nutritious fats in the Croatian gastronomic offer, especially in Istria and Dalmatia. For this reason, the chefs’ knowledge regarding vi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i930444
This study assessed health risk assessment of heavy metals in cocoyam from three quarry sites in Akamkpa LGA, Cross River State, Nigeria. Cocoyam tubers were obtained from three quarry sites in Oban Okoroba, each 4.5 kilometers apart and 20 kilometers from the control site. Cocoy...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i830443
The prevalence of overweight and obesity especially among adolescent girls has increased at an alarming rate in many parts of the world. This study was designed to assess the diet, physical activity and food consumption pattern of adolescent girls in Port Harcourt, Rivers State....
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i830441
Aim: The effect of botanical origin and storage conditions on the quality of two Libyan monofloral honey samples (thyme and ziziphus honeys) were assessed during prolonged storage (12 months) at room temperature. Methodology: Physicochemical properties (moisture, viscosity, elect...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i830442
Background: The kola nut represents a significant economic interest for Côte d’Ivoire as well as many households and public authorities. Despite its obvious importance, the kola nut sector is facing a delicate sanitary quality of the marketed product. About 90% of produced kolanu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i830440
Aims: This study was undertaken to examine the bacteriological and nutritional quality of Irvingia gabonensis fruit juice locally produced and stored for 28 days at 40C. Study Design: Four groups of the Irvingia fruit samples were prepared and stored at 4oC. The samples were anal...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i830439
The occurrence of pesticide residues in representative samples collected from imported dates palm fruits during 2020 to United Arab Emirates (UAE) was investigated to ensure compliance with the standard specifications and requirements by the regulatory and supervisory authorities...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i830438