Fucoxanthin from marine alga has beneficial used to alleviate hyperlipidemia due to high antioxidant capacity. The challenge to use this material due to unstable in harsh condition. Some previous studies showed extraction method was a crucial point to extract fucoxanthin. After e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2250
This study was carried out to evaluate the nutrient composition and sensory properties of breakfast cereals produced from hungry rice, Bambara groundnut and carrot composite flours. Hungry rice grains, Bambara groundnut seeds and carrot fruits were separately processed into flour...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2248
Background: Cashew apple is packed with lots of bioactive properties. However, it is highly perishable. Quality analysis was determined on sun-dried red cashew (SDRC), sun-dried yellow cashew (SDYC), solar-dried red cashew (SODRC), solar-dried yellow cashew (SODYC), cabinet-dried...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2247
Aim: To identify some lesser-known vegetables and use their extracts to manage Hypercholesterolemia induced rats. Study Design: The study adopted experimental methods to evaluate the efficacy of lesser-known vegetable extracts in managing hypercholesterolemia in rats. Place and D...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2246
Aims: To evaluate the effects of four storage methods consisting of pit storage (PS), room storage (RS), metal-in-block evaporative cooling system (EC), and charcoal cooling chamber (CC) on the chemical composition of potato (Solanum tuberosum L) tuber. Study Design: The study em...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2245
Introduction: The use of dietary supplements among gym-goers has become increasingly prevalent worldwide, driven by a growing fitness culture, social influences, and the pursuit of enhanced physical performance. Aim: This study aims to assess the prevalence, types, and patterns o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i1244
Aim: The study aimed to investigate networking in Food and Nutrition Education at Colleges in Ghana, with the goal of ensuring effective teaching and learning. It was anchored on Behavioural Theory. Study Design: The study employed a quantitative cross-sectional survey research d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i1242
Aims: The proximate composition and organoleptic properties of wild Grasscutter meat smoked and dried with selected wood species was studied out to determine the proximate composition and organoleptic properties of wild grass cutter using different wood species and local drying k...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i1243
Osei Jonathan K., Panti Jesus S., Appiah Nathaniel O., Olatunde Timilehin S., Brobbey Emmanuel O., Ogunmoyero Toluwani S., Ololade Oyindamola & Bakare-Abidola T.·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2025
Background: Adolescence is a critical period for mental health, with conditions like depression and anxiety becoming increasingly prevalent. Emerging evidence suggests that diet influences mental well-being, with processed food consumption linked to higher risks of mood disorders...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i1241
Suraiya Khanom, Anwara Akter Khatun, Md. Ashraful Islam, Fahriha Nur A Kabir, Sourav Biswas Nayan, Md. Eleaus Hossen Evan, Nazmul Islam & Md. Abdul Halim·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2025
Background: Older adults are particularly susceptible to nutritional risk states due to inadequate food intake and the prevalence of chronic medical conditions. This demographic necessitates comprehensive nutrition assessments to address their unique needs. Goals and Objectives:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i1240
This study investigated the potential of incorporating toasted African bush pear, acha, and grasshopper as nutritious and sustainable ingredients in biscuit production. The acha, African Bush Pear flour and grass hopper were mixed in the ratio of 100:0:0, 91:5:4, 86:10:4, 81:15:4...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i1238
Lemongrass is a very popular herb nowadays due to its health-promoting characteristics. It is a medicinal herb with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Consumption of lemongrass regularly can help to detoxify your body. It have cholesterol-lowering proper...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i1239
The present study examined the correlation between consumer buying behavior and the perception of ready-to-eat food among college students. A sample of 365 students from five departments in a local college in Davao del Norte, Philippines, participated in the survey, utilizing two...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i1237
Aims: Nutritional qualities and pasting properties of flour from blends of pearl millet flour and wheat flour incorporated with valorized pineapple pulp flour were assessed. Study Design: Four composite flour samples were prepared at different levels of pearl millet flour, wheat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i1235
Aims: This study was carried out to investigate the proximate and sensory attributes of pap by incorporation of muskmelon and peanut flours. Study Design: Using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried out at the Department of Fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i1236