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European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety

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Analysis of the Microbial Quality of Locally Consumed Palm Wine Sold in Elele Community of Rivers State Nigeria

I. M. Ikeh, B. C. Anele, C. C. Ukanwa & S. O. Njoku · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

Palm wine is generally consumed due to its nutritive composition to the human body system particularly when fresh and unfermented state. A total of 20 Palm wine samples obtained from two different locations in Elele community of Rivers state, were analyzed for their microbiologic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i730437

Production of Fermented Soymilk Drink Containing Probiotic Bacillus coagulans

Okey-Nwankwo Chinaza Joyce, Ogbo Frank Chukwunweike, Chigbo Chisom Godswill, Okafor Onyedika Ifeanyi, Iduu Nneka Vivian & Soludo Obumneme Christian · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

The aim of this study is to produce a fermented soymilk drink using Bacillus coagulans. This was performed in the Microbiology laboratory of Nnamdi Azikiwe, University. 20ml aliquots of soymilk containing Bacillus coagulans was fermented at 28°C, 37°C, 42°C and 50°C for period of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i730436

Determinants of Food Security Status and Coping Strategies to Food Insecurity among Rural Crop Farming Households in Ondo State, Nigeria

Adegoroye, Ademola, Olutumise, Adewale Isaac & Aturamu, Oluyede Adeleke · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

This study examined the food security status and coping strategies to food insecurity of rural arable crop farming households in Ondo State, Nigeria. Primary data were used and a multistage sampling procedure was used to select 150 respondents. Food Security Index (FSI), Probit r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i730435

Comparative Study of the Safety and Chemical Composition of Commercially Available Fruit Juices and Soft Drinks in Southwest Nigeria

Islamiyat Folashade Bolarinwa, Segilola Maryam Oladepo, Mary Oluwatosin Adesola & Sekinat Qadri · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

Aims: Fruits juices and soft drinks are among the most important and convenient foods which are commonly consumed to quench thirst, and as sources of micronutrients. However, most fruit juices commercially sold in Nigeria are not pure juice but contain additives which may affect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i730433

Study of the Characteristics of Farmers on Practicing Coping Strategies towards Household Food Security during Flood Period

M. E. Haque, M. N. Islam, M. Y. Uddin, M. J. Alam, M. A. Rahman, M. A. Majid, M. M. Haque, M. R. Islam, M. Z. Turin & J. Tasnim · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

A study was carried out at flood affected reverine villages of three upazilas under Jamalpur district in Bangladesh during September, 2011 to May, 2012 to explore the relationship, contribution and direct–indirect effect between personal attributes and their coping strategies tow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i730434

Characterization of Traditional Foods and Diets in Rural Areas of Bauchi State, Nigeria: Analysis of Nutrient Components

Mercy E. Sosanya, Jeanne H. Freeland-Graves, Ayodele O. Gbemileke, Funke F. Adeosun, Folake O. Samuel & Olutayo S. Shokunbi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

Objectives:  Bauchi is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, the seventh most populous country in the world. This area has the second highest prevalence of thinness among women; with unacceptably high proportions of children 0 – 5 years being stunted. Household dietary intake is belie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i730432

Assessment of Fertility Effect and Hypolipidemic Activity of Carica papaya (Linn) Leaf Methanol Extract in Male Diabetic Rats

Opeyemi O. Ayodele, Ifeoluwa M. Dada & Rotimi K. Adekunle · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

Aim: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent metabolic disorder that leads to other microvascular and macrovascular complications. Diabetes affects fertility and blood clotting, and also cause impaired lipid profile thus leading to increased atherogenic risks and coronary diseases....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i630431

Heavy Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Commonly Consumed Crayfish in Nigeria and Health Risk Implications

E. O. Nwaichi, B. G. Ibiama & J. O. Akaninwor · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

Heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are common environmental pollutants. Its increased presence in the aquatic environment has raised serious concerns about its effect on aquatic life and by extension, a man who is at the apex of the food chain. This research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i630430

Consumption of Cattle Hide Singed with Scrap Tyre is Detrimental to the Liver, Heart and Kidney of Rats

E. C. Woko, C. O. Ibegbulem & C. S. Alisi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

The presence of essential amino acids in meat makes it a complete protein, this makes meat a highly sort after source of protein in the human diet. The World’s demand for animal-derived protein has been projected to double by 2050. As a result there is a resultant increase in liv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i630429

Corrosive Effect of Tomato, Pepper and Onion Pulps on Selected Grinding Machine Components

J. O. Babalola, B. F. Olanipekun, V. E. Onyiaoha, O. C. Adejumobi, N. O. Oladipo & O. J. Oyelade · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

As a result of cost considerations, local grinding machine manufacturing outfits are employing non-stainless-steel components for equipment fabrication. Despite the fact that the components are known to corrode, the number of the manufacturing outfits has increased over the years...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i630428