The separation of dried and decorticated water chestnut kernels and peels is a critical step in post-harvest processing, as manual cleaning methods are labour-intensive, time-consuming and inefficient. To address this challenge, an air classifier was designed and developed; it co...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121927
The increasing prevalence of malnutrition and diet-related non-communicable diseases has intensified the need for affordable, nutrient-dense, and sustainable food products. In this context, millet-based biscuits have emerged as promising functional foods due to the superior nutri...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121933
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and dyslipidemia remain major global health concerns, driving interest in functional foods that offer safe, low-cost metabolic benefits. Cucurbita maxima (pumpkin) has gained attention due to its rich phytochemical and nutrient profile, yet compreh...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121926
Aims: Assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of staff at the National Institute of Public Hygiene of Côte d'Ivoire regarding nutritional anemias and the link between hygiene and iron status Study Design: A cross-sectional analytical study. Place and Duration of Study:...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121924
This study investigated the proximate composition of Malabar glassy perchlet (Ambassis commersoni) and standardized the preparation of fish pickle. The shelf-life of the pickle was evaluated under refrigerated (5–8°C) and room temperature storage by assessing biochemical, microbi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121925
Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is a vegetable widely consumed in most tropical African countries including Nigeria. This plant possesses phytochemical compounds known to be biologically active, hence termed a medicinal plant. Depending on the quality of soil where it is cultiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121921
Anemia in pregnancy is one of the most persistent nutritional challenges in low and middle-income countries. Debate concerning optimal supplementation strategy, either Iron Folic Acid (IFA) or Multiple Micronutrient Supplement (MMS) is critical for policy-making. This study is a...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121922
The search for robust, indigenous yeast strains is crucial for advancing local fermentation industries, particularly in tropical regions where high-temperature fermentations are common. This study aimed to isolate, screen, and characterize stress-tolerant yeasts from overripe app...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121923
The present study evaluated the nutritional composition and phytochemical profile of Azadirachta indica (neem) leaf and discussed its potential role in ameliorating malaria infections. Proximate analysis revealed high carbohydrate (57.84 ± 7.91 %) and fat (20.58 ± 9.08 %) content...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121920
Millets are often referred to as a "poor man's crop" due to their affordability and resilience. These small, nutrient-dense grains are classified into major and minor millets. This study aims on the dimensional, structural, and chemical characteristics of two minor millets: barny...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121919
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) belongs to the Solanaceae family. Potatoes are third in the world's food crops for human consumption, behind rice and wheat. In order to enhance and preserve the productivity and quality of the potato crop, disease prevention is essential. The paper aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121918
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and Delonix regia flower extracts on the quality and storage stability of buffalo milk paneer under refrigeration (4±1°C). Aqueous extracts of both flowers were incorporated individually and in comb...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121917
Growing demand for functional dairy beverages has encouraged the development of nutrient-enriched, reduced-sugar formulations. Carrot juice is a rich source of β-carotene, phenolics, minerals, and antioxidants, but its incorporation into milk requires technological optimization f...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121916
Aim: Mulberry is a perennial and woody plant, being the primary food plant for the monophagous insect Bombyx mori L., has a special significance in sericulture industry and an unexploited potential in the food industry. The study was aimed at preparation and evaluation of value-a...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121914
Dyslipidemia, characterized by elevated total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides, and reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), is a major metabolic disorder contributing substantially to global cardiovascular morbidity and mortali...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121915