Gluten free crackers enriched with rice flour ,lentil flour and quinoa flour is an innovative and highly nutritious snacks product. The current study was carried out to make gluten free crackers of high quality for celiac disease patients. The chemical analyzed included as minera...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i730513
Purpose: The effect of African yam bean flour as an extender on the physicochemical and sensory properties of cooked beef sausage was studied. Methodology: Sausage samples were produced using beef and African yam bean flour (AYBF) as extender at 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% substitution...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i730512
The most prevalent malnutrition issues in Sri Lanka are the protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), vitamin A deficiency, and iron deficiency. Childhood and adolescence are the crucial stages of life which mostly susceptible to malnutrition since their major physiological and psycholo...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i730511
This study aims to improve the nutritional quality of traditional porridge intended for young children with moderate malnutrition. The biochemical and nutritional characteristics of three supplement porridges enriched with dried leaves Corchorus olitorius and Anacardium occidenta...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i630510
This study investigated the probiotic potentials of seven lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains at different temperatures, pH, and bile salt concentrations. Their antimicrobial activity and antibiotic susceptibility were also determined. There were significant (P˂0.05) differences i...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i630509
Rape (Brassica napus) is one of the major vegetables grown in Zambia and is an important source of nutrients in human diet. Vitamin C is an essential antioxidant molecule while fiber on the other hand plays a key role in mitigating constipation. However, the effects of rape genot...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i630507
Introduction: The provincial and federal governments provided emergency funding to local community organizations for free food support to people affected by COVID-19. The study's goals were to explore the barriers of the people and the organizations while receiving and providing...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i630505
Quinoa seed powder and stevia has several health benefits. stevia has been naturally incorporated with sugar making it beneficial for diabetic patients. Burfi was an Indian popular sweet with harmful content and qualities. So, burfi was prepared using quinoa seed powder and stevi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i530506
The study was carried out to determine and compare pesticide residue levels in tomatoes from Mwea Irrigation Scheme. Thirty five tomato samples of Rambo variety randomly collected from open fields, greenhouses, markets and consumers were analyzed using QuEChERS method. Results sh...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i630504
Ibrahim Ahmad Muhammad, Tasi’u Abdulmumin Mika’il, Abdulmumin Yunusa, Sadiya Ahmad Bichi, Maimuna Muhammad Dalhatu, Hauwa Ibrahim Danjaji, Rabi’atu Kabir Mustapha & Binta Sunusi Shuaibu·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2022
Background and Objectives: Food shortages and nutritional imbalances are among the main food security problems in many countries around the world. In this study, the nutrients content of the yellow and red-fleshed sweet potatoes varieties cultivated in Nigeria were assessed. Mate...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i530501