The central composite design of Response surface methodology, statistical tool was used in this study for analyzing the effects of enzymatic treatment conditions namely; incubation time, incubation temperature and enzyme concentration on the percent yield. The jackfruit koozha pu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i630235
Background: Nutritional status of young children is an important measure of their health status, growth, and development. There is a knowledge gap in the nutritional status of Fulani children aged 6 – 24 months in Nigeria. Our study, therefore, aims to assess the nutritional stat...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i630236
Souleymane Zio, Isaac Dembele, Raoul Sylvain Bazoin Bazié, Abel Tankoano, François Tapsoba, Fatoumata Hama-Ba, Laurencia Toulsoumdé Songre-Ouattara, Fulbert Nikiéma, Driss Elothmani, Yves Traore & Aly Savadogo·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
Aim: The study aim was to assess aflatoxin and moisture levels in edible oils produced and consumed in Burkina Faso to know the impact on consumer health. Methodology: A total of 61 samples of refined cottonseeds oils and crude peanut oils were collected from Ouagadougou, Bobo Di...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i630233
Aims: Asparagus racemosus is locally known as shatavari in India and possess a strong antioxidant and galactogogue activities. This study was aimed to reduce the bitterness of Asparagus racemosus root powder (ARRP) and to analyse the effect of storage on acceptability and oxidati...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i630234
Ogi a widely consumed breakfast cereal in Nigeria and other West African countries plays an important role in the nutrition and economy of many of the populace, especially among the under-privileged as its consumption cut across all age groups. It is significant for its applicati...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i530231
This review work is on the composition, functional properties and food applications of sorghum grains. The review shows that this cereal grains is a rich source of carbohydrate and starch, with little of proteins, fat, vitamins and other nutrients. The functional properties of so...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i530232
Lactose intolerance is the most common digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest the lactose in milk. Lactose intolerance may lead to reduced bone density when accompanied by avoidance of dairy. The only treatment ever known for lactose intolerance is lactose-free food...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i530229
This study was aim to evaluate the physical properties of wheat-tiger nut flour mixes and physical, proximate and sensory attribute of pancakes developed from wheat-tiger nut flour mixes. Fresh yellow variety of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus) tubers and other ingredients used for...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i530230
Background: Whey is by product of dairy industry and contained about 6% milk solids. It may coause environmental problem if not utilized properly. Aims: The present study aim to utilize whey in the preparation ice candy enriched with fruit pulp. Methodology: Whey candy mix was pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i530227
Peanut (Araches hypogea) is an important oilseed crop originated from South Africa, while India representing one of its leading producer nearly 14% of world peanut production. Now a days some of the lifestyle changes and medical issues like cow’s milk allergy, lactose intolerance...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i530228