Cocoa butter is the main fat in chocolate and is responsible for its texture, gloss, melting behavior, and shelf stability. These properties arise from its specific triacylglycerol composition and its ability to crystallize into several polymorphic forms. Among these forms, Form...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11943
Microwave dielectric heating treatment and dielectric property analysis were applied to locally produced fruit juices within the microwave frequency range of 1–20 GHz, at 2.5 GHz intervals, to evaluate their potential for shelf-life enhancement and to monitor temporal variations...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11942
This feeding trial was conducted on broilers for 42 days for studying supplementation effect of giloe and cinnamon powder on carcass characteristics. In total, 120 day old broiler chicks after procurement were divided into six treatment groups. First group (T1) was kept as contro...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11940
Aim: The present study aimed to determine the in vitro virulence profiling and prevalence of Listeria spp., particularly Listeria monocytogenes, isolated from milk, dairy products, and animal clinical samples. Study Design: A total of 350 samples comprising raw milk, milk product...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11941
This study evaluated Delonix regia leaf meal as a replacer of deoiled rice bran in diets for Labeo rohita fingerlings, focusing on growth performance, feed utilization and protein digestibility. Four isocaloric and isonitrogenous diets were formulated with 0% (control), 30% (T1),...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11939
The present study evaluated the microbiological quality and storage stability of ice cream formulated with banana purée and coconut extracts during frozen storage. A full-fat control ice cream (FFC) containing coconut milk as 50.0 % replacement of dairy milk but devoid of banana...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11938
Jaggery is a traditional non-centrifugal sugar widely consumed in India for its nutritional and health benefits. However, jaggery produced in cottage-scale units often suffers from poor hygienic practices, leading to microbial contamination and reduced shelf life. The present stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11937
Millet-based foods are a staple in the diet of the majority of Niger’s population, serving as the primary source of energy for many low-income households. These foods are also commonly utilized in patient care, particularly during the recovery phase. This study aims to evaluate m...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11934
The present study evaluated the nutritional quality and biomass productivity of fresh Azolla pinnata cultivated on poultry, pig and cattle manure, and assessed its effect on growth performance, laying traits and economic efficiency of Sonali birds under rural backyard conditions....
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11935
Considering the increasing global prevalence of metabolic diseases in the world (33.9%) and in Cameroon (27.4%), it is critical to explore the effects of various food items, including sausages, on the risk of developing such conditions. Sausages are a type of processed meat produ...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11936
Land tenure and environmental dynamics have a highly negative impact on agricultural production and food security in the municipalities of Djakotomey and Aplahoué. This research addresses the impacts of land and environmental dynamics on subsistence farming and food security in t...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11932
Proteins from sunflower de-oiled cake are considered as a valuable alternative food ingredient, since they are low in anti-nutritional compounds and devoid of toxic substances containing around 30- 40% of protein that can be extracted and used in the development of value added fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11931
Insufficient animal products supply due to lack of protein sources, high cost feed materials and climate change has affected the developing countries like Nigeria. This study designed to investigate the potentials of donkeys’ caecal meal (DCM), donkeys’ blood meal (DBM) and donke...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11930
Aim: Biscuit is one of the most popular snacks, mostly produced from wheat and consumed in many parts of the world, although its production is associated with a number of challenges including the inability of wheat to thrive well in tropical regions. The study aimed at evaluating...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11929
This study developed a millet-enriched chocolate by incorporating finger millet (Eleusine coracana), foxtail millet (Setaria italica), and kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum) along with nutrient-dense dry fruits. Four formulations (T1, T2, T3, and T4) were prepared by fixing tot...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i11928