Growing consumer interest in foods that deliver both nutrition and health benefits has positioned milk and dairy products as a strategic platform for functional food innovation. Fortification of these matrices with medicinal herbs and fruits offers a route to enhance antioxidant...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121912
This study evaluated the influence of three key extraction parameters, particle size, solvent type and precipitation pH, on protein recovery to identify optimal extraction conditions. Two particle size classes (<0.5 mm and 0.5-1.0 mm) and three solvent systems, namely distille...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121913
In Chad, Balanites aegyptiaca is a highly useful species that is conserved by farmers in agroforestry parks, but its long-term survival is under threat. The aim of this study is to understand endogenous knowledge about B. aegyptiaca. Surveys were conducted among local populations...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121911
Energy is a critical input in modern agriculture and food processing systems, influencing productivity, profitability and sustainability. The growing demand for energy in the agri-food sector, coupled with the challenges of fossil fuel depletion and environmental degradation, nec...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121910
India holds the third position worldwide in the generation of single-use plastic (SUP) waste, contributing above 5 million tonnes per year. The escalating issue of environmental pollution due to plastic waste has intensified the search for sustainable alternatives, particularly w...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121908
The present research investigates the formulation, processing, and nutritional evaluation of millet-based ready-to-cook idli premix. Biofortified pearl millet (Dhanshakti variety) was incorporated in varying proportions (55%, 60%, and 70%) along with rice and black gram to develo...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121907
Tossou A. Richard, Kpogue Gangbazo Diane N.S., Djissou Arnauld, Da – Costa Yaovi C., Liady MND, Abou Y., Sohou Z. & Imorou Toko I.·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
This study evaluated the potential of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal as a sustainable alternative to fish meal in the diet of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus. The experiment was conducted over 56 days at the Laboratory of Hydrobiology and Wetland Research (Universi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111906
Santhosh K, Yaamini Matheswaran, Esaiyarasi I, Jayadharani D, Sudhin Bharathi M, Sivaprakash P, Sharma Valavan Elumalai & Marshal Nikkitha E·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
The integration of nanotechnology into food packaging marks a paradigm shift toward improved preservation, safety, and sustainability. This review explores recent advances in nanotechnology-based packaging, emphasizing mechanisms, applications, and transformative potential in the...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111905
The study was conducted at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Livestock Teaching and Research Farm to evaluation of carcass characteristics of mutton from Uda rams fed diets containing graded levels of Balsam apple (Momodica balsamina). A completely randomized experimental design (C...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111903
The experiment was conducted in Completely Randomized Design (CRD), with four major treatment and at ambient storage conditions. At 0, 30, 60, 90 and 120 days in the storage, observations were conducted regarding changes in the physical, chemical, total plate count and sensory qu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111904
The study was conducted from August 2023 to September 2024 at the Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Horticulture, Munirabad, Karnataka, India, with the objective of determining the engineering properties of apple ber (Ziziphus mauritiana). These properties are es...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111902
Funchious Paul Mensah, Benjamin Yennuna Konyannik, Monic Semanu, Ernest Kwesi Aboagye, Nathaniel Kwawu, Kugbe Patricia, David Konadu Kesse, Ntow Prosper, Akwasi Agyapong Oppong-Agyemang, Justice Osei Marfo, Gyamfi Charles Yaw & Abdul – Jalil Salifu·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
Problem Statement: Postharvest losses of tomatoes in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remain alarmingly high, reaching up to 50% in some regions, due to fungal and bacterial pathogens, poor handling practices, and inadequate storage infrastructure. Aims: This review aims to synthesize cu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111901
The present study focused on optimizing encapsulation parameters for Lactobacillus acidophilus through a composite formulation consisting of sodium alginate, carrageenan, omega-3 fatty acids, and phytosterol. Response Surface Methodology (RSM), integrated with a Central Composite...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111900
The present study focused on studying the effects of different pre-treatments and freezing schedules on the drip-loss kinetics of Oreochromis niloticus fillets stored at -18 oC for 120 days. Drip-loss is an important quality parameter in frozen fish products since it negatively i...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111899
The “Garba,” an iconic Ivorian dish made of attiéké (fermented cassava semolina) and fried tuna, is widely consumed in Abidjan due to its affordability and cross-social popularity. However, the frequent and excessive reuse of frying oils raises major public health concerns, parti...
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