Background: The poultry sector plays a vital role in national food production and food security, while also contributing significantly to poverty reduction, employment creation, and the socio-economic upliftment of rural communities. Aims: To evaluate the effect of dietary incorp...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i42001
Hypertension represents a critical global health challenge, necessitating the development of safer, natural alternatives to synthetic inhibitors, which are often associated with adverse side effects. African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) is an underutilized, high-protein leg...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i42002
Background: Seafood consumption offers significant health benefits. Within a healthy dietary pattern rich in wholegrain cereals, fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and dairy, seafood is linked to reduced all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, stroke, certain cancers, depressi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i42003
Cookies are widely consumed baked products; however, conventional wheat-based cookies are becoming a concern for gluten intolerant people, also wheat is mainly imported in several countries of the world. Therefore, the use of maize incorporated with partially defatted peanut and...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i42000
This study aimed to examine the effects of wheat and pigeon pea fortification and processing on antinutrient levels, protein content, and in vitro protein digestibility (IVPD) of low-tannin (Tabat) and high-tannin (WadAhmed) sorghum cultivars. The sorghum cultivar WadAhmed exhibi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i41997
The increasing consumption of energy-dense, nutrient-poor snack foods among children in developing countries has raised significant public health concerns, contributing to the rising prevalence of the triple burden of malnutrition. This issue is particularly evident among school-...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i41998
This study evaluated the proximate composition of some selected plants belong to Solanaceae family to assess their nutritional potential. The proximate analysis (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, moisture and ash) of all plant samples were determined by using AOAC methods. The analy...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i41999
Aims: In the context of Tanzania’s National School Feeding and Nutrition Services Guideline (2020), this study aimed to assess its implementation in primary schools, focusing on meal provision and parental contributions as key operational components. Methodology: A cross-sectiona...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i41995
Mucuna pruriens seed is a poorly utilized legume but contains appreciable amount of protein/ amino acids that get altered during thermal processing to make it wholesome necessitating the combination of bioprocess and thermal processes. The study was carried out to evalua...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i41996
Energy bars are compact, nutrient-dense food supplements formulated to deliver a rapid source of energy. Generally weighing between 30 and 50 g, they provide approximately 200-300 kcal, with 3-9 g of fat, 7-15 g of protein and 20-40 g of carbohydrates. These products serve multip...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i41992
This study evaluated the quality of bread produced from blends of wheat, tiger nut residue and carrot flours. Five formulations were prepared: Sample A contained 100% wheat flour (Control); Sample B had 90% wheat flour, 5% tiger nut residue flour, and 5% carrot flour; Sample C co...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31993
This study evaluated the nutritional and sensory properties of noodles produced from blends of wheat, soybean, and carrot flours in varying proportions. The proximate, mineral, and vitamin compositions of the noodles were analysed, along with a sensory evaluation to assess consum...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31994
Jagmal P. Khatana, Yogesh V. Wayal, Choudhari Balaji Keshavrao, Harshavardhan Mohan Totawar, Purushottam Kumar Nandu, M. V. Keerthana, P. S. Laxmi, G. Athira, K. Bhrundha, Kavya Suresh & Khushal B. Muradi·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2026
Horticultural crops, characterized by high moisture content and intense metabolic activity, are highly susceptible to post-harvest deterioration, with global losses reaching up to 50%. This review aims to critically synthesize current understanding of the biochemical and physiolo...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31991
Banana is a highly perishable tropical fruit, and significant post-harvest losses occur due to rapid ripening and the rejection of export-grade fruits based on external morphological defects, despite their nutritional adequacy. Utilization of such disqualified bananas for value-a...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31990
Gujarat has emerged as a major potato producing and processing hub in India, ranking fourth in national potato production, with North and Central Gujarat contributing significantly to the state’s output. The region is also a leading producer and exporter of processed potato produ...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31986