Background: The aim of the present study was to analyze the nutritional makeup, proximate analysis, phytochemical components, and in-vitro antioxidant activities of black jamun flesh and seed (fruit), with the goal of emphasizing their potential as alternative food sources. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4340
Maize (Zea mays L.) and cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) are important staple foods and major sources of food security, rural livelihoods, and agro-industrial development in Nigeria. Nevertheless, unsafe production, preservation, and handling practices pose serious food safety...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4339
Most of the major terminal illnesses suffered by mankind today is nutrition related and that is why human nutrition is a public health concern, because diabetes mellitus is also a health problem linked nutrition; this study determined the effect of nutrition education on the know...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4336
Shreeyash Sangale, S. S. Ramod, V. B. Kadav, N. N. Prasade, S. S. More, A. J. Mayekar, R. P. Mahadik, M. N. Patond & Tejas Meshram·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2025
The present study was conducted to evaluate the sensory and microbial qualities of Sorghum- based Probiotic Ambil enriched with varying levels (20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%) of probiotic curd containing Lactobacillus acidophilus. Sensory evaluation focused on key attributes including c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4337
Tejas Meshram, S. S. Ramod, V. B. Kadav, N. N. Prasade, N. H. Khobragade, A. J. Mayekar, M. N. Patond, R. P. Mahadik, Shreeyash Sangale, Jayashree Guthale & Akash Karhale·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2025
The present study was conducted to assess the quality parameters of Finger millet-based probiotic ambil incorporated with probiotic Curd containing Lactobacillus casei. It was conducted at the Dairy Science Laboratory, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science, College of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4338
Benue State; often referred to as Nigeria’s "food basket" is increasingly threatened by the dual crises of escalating insecurity and climate variability, jeopardizing its vital role in national food supply. Despite its agricultural potential, recurrent farmer–herder conflicts, ba...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4335
Introduction: Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) has a high water content which predisposes it to spoilage by pathogenic bacteria that can pose significant health threats to consumers. Aim: The aim of the study was to undertake the bacterial assessment of fresh and spoilt tomatoes...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4334
Consumption of wheat‐based products is on the increase as population and urbanisation increase, and large-scale production of wheat in Nigeria and other countries in the tropics has not been possible due to poor climate. This study aimed to find out the effect of supplementation...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4333
In sports nutrition, energy supplements refer to dietary products such as gels, drinks, bars, or powders developed to deliver rapid or sustained energy, maintain electrolyte balance, and promote recovery, thereby enhancing athletic output and overall performance efficiency. Energ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4330
Food poisoning poses serious health risks for university students, especially those in off-campus accommodations with limited food safety oversight. Despite growing concerns about foodborne illnesses in Nigeria, little research exists on students' knowledge and preventive practic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4331
Aim: This study aimed at evaluating the quality of wara from blends of soybean and peanut milks. Samples: Five wara samples were prepared from blends of soybean and peanut milks at ratios of 3000:0ml (SA), 2700:300ml (SPAA), 2400:600ml (SPAB), 2100:900ml (SPAC), and 1800:1200ml (...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4332
The dietary diversity of pregnant women in Gitaramuka is largely inadequate and influenced by multiple socio-economic and knowledge-related factors. Promoting diversified diets through education, income-generating activities, and supplementation, alongside leveraging locally avai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4329
Aims: The study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of the phytochemical and protein profiles of black beans and kidney beans to better understand their distinct nutritional properties and health benefits. Study Design: This was a comparative, in vitro study focusing on the b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4328
Phytoestrogens are a group of plant-derived chemical compounds produced naturally by a number of edible plants. Phytoestrogens are substances with large pharmacological and nutritional effects that are still unused widely and properly. Phytoestrogens mimic the effects of human's...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4326
Zuwaira, Mohammed Abdulhamid, Adgidzi, Eunice Asheobin, Ajayi, Folorunso Abiodun, Ayo, Jerome Adekunle, Anayo C. Etonihu, Olobayo O. Kunle, Shehu A. Rahman, Kafayat O. Ajelara, Samson O. Okunade & Akindele O. Ogunfunmilayo·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2025
The study evaluated the effect of pelletized clove, West African black pepper (WABP) and ginger oils on chemical composition and sensory attributes of cowpea grains stored in jerry can and galvanized tins for duration a duration of 4 months. Each 100g of cowpea grains were treate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i4327