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Production and Quality Evaluation of Short Bread Biscuit Using Wheat and Fermented Unripe Plantain Flour

Johnson Akinwumi Adejuyitan, Ezekiel Tejumola Otunola, Mary Oluwatosin Adesola & Olawumi Esther Onaolapo · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

The utilization of plantain flour has increased in recent years as a result of its industrial potential and health benefits; hence the more quests for its application in food product development. In this study, short bread biscuit was formulated from wheat and plantain flours mix...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i430216

Microbial Features and Qualitative Detection of Adulteration along with Physicochemical Characteristics of Sweetened Yoghurt

Md. Ashikur Rahman, Arzina Hossain, Mahfuza Islam, Md. Shakhwat Hussain & Roksana Huque · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

Background and Objective: Food adulteration is of major public health concern worldwide. The food safety situation in Bangladesh is at an alarming stage due to food adulteration, microbiological contamination and fraudulence. Consumption of milk and milk product are increasing be...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i430214

In vitro Antioxidant Activities of Hydroethanolic Extract of Defatted Wonderful Kola (Buchholzia coriacea) Seeds and Its Safety Evaluation in Murine Models

Ayokanmi Ore, Regina Ngozi Ugbaja, Abideen Idowu Adeogun & Oluseyi Adeboye Akinloye · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

Introduction: Buccholzia coriaceaseed possesses a vast number of therapeutic applications in African traditional medicine. However, there are still limited information on its bioactive constituents, pharmacological actions and safety profile. This study was designed to prepare hy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i430215

Survival Pattern and Toxin Production of Pathogens in Spiced and Non Spiced Fried Rice

Afolake Atinuke Olanbiwoninu, Oluwatooni Oluwaniran, Faidah Oladosu, Kolawole Banwo & Sunday Odunfa · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

Aims: There is no data regarding the survival rate of pathogens in party foods held at different temperature and time interval in Nigeria. Hence, the need to study the survival rate of selected food borne pathogens in Fried rice (spiced and non – spiced) served at parties, monito...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i430213

In-vitro Antioxidant Capacity, Phytochemical Characterisation, Toxic and Functional Properties of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) Seed-Enriched Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Product (Pupuru)

Folayemi Janet Isaac-Bamgboye, Victor Ndigwe Enujiugha & Matthew Olusola Oluwamukomi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

Aims: This study aimed at determining the In-vitro antioxidant capacity, characterise phytochemical constituents, assess toxic and functional properties of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) seed-enriched Cassava product (Pupuru) flour blends using standard methods. Metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330212

Effect of Seed Priming Practices on Dry Matter Production, Yield and Yield Attributes of Aerobic Rice in Coastal Deltaic Region of Karaiakal

S. Pazhanisamy, Al. Narayanan, V. Sridevi, Abhinandan Singh & Amit Kumar Singh · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

A field experiment was conducted at Karaikal “the tail end of Cauvery Delta Zone” during Navarai season, 2017 (spring) to identify the optimum dates of sowing and seed priming practices on dry matter production (DMP), yield and yield attributes under aerobic rice condition. The t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330211

Nutritional Quality and Metallic Health Risk Assessment of Industrially Processed Tomato Ketchups Available in the Markets of Bangladesh

Sadia Mehrin, H. M. Zakir, H. P. Seal & Mhafuza Akter · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

An experiment was conducted to study the nutritional qualities of industrially processed tomato ketchups compared to homemade one and to assess metallic heath risk due to consumption of those ketchups. Eight different types of industrially processed tomato ketchups available in t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330210

Nutritional Potentials and Uses of Pawpaw (Carica papaya): A Review

A. A. Daagema, P. N. Orafa & F. Z. Igbua · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

Pawpaw is a fast growing fruit tree with edible fruits which are consumed in many countries of the world. The fruits are edible in its unripe and ripe forms such as in salads, juices, smoothies, soups and for therapeutic purposes. Other uses include in medicine and cosmetic indus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330209

The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes: Are Implementers in Southern Nigeria Adequately Informed?

Alice R. Nte, Gracia K. Eke & Ngozi Onuora · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

Background: The knowledge about the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and relevant subsequent World Health Assembly (WHA) Resolutions (the Code), its implementation and enforcement are essential in promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding, especi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330208

Food/Feed and Environmental Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Glufosinate-tolerant Oilseed Rape MS8, RF3 and MS8 x RF3 for Import, Processing and Feed Uses under Directive 2001/18/EC (Notification C/BE/96/01)

Åshild Andreassen, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Anne-Marthe Ganes Jevnaker, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Arne Mikalsen, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Environment Agency (former Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management) has requested the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) to give final opinions on all genetically modified organisms (GMOs)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330199

Food/Feed and Environmental Risk Assessment of Insect-resistant and Herbicide-tolerant Genetically Modified Maize Bt11 x MIR604 in the European Union under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 (EFSA/GMO/UK/2007/50)

Åshild Andreassen, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Arne Mikalsen, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) has been requested by the Norwegian Environment Agency (former Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management) and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330201

Food/Feed and Environmental Risk Assessment of Insect-resistant and Herbicide-tolerant Genetically Modified Maize GA21 from Syngenta Seeds for Food and Feed Uses, Import and Processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 (EFSA/GMO/UK/2005/19)

Åshild Andreassen, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Anne-Marthe Ganes Jevnaker, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Arne Mikalsen, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) has been requested by the Norwegian Environment Agency (former Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management) and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330202

Food/feed and Environmental Risk Assessment of Insect-resistant and Herbicide-tolerant Genetically Modified Maize MIR604 x GA21 in the European Union under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 (EFSA/GMO/UK/2007/48)

Åshild Andreassen, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Arne Mikalsen, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Environment Agency (former Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management) has requested the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) to give final opinions on all genetically modified organisms (GMOs)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330203

Food/Feed and Environmental Risk Assessment of Insect-resistant Genetically Modified Maize MIR604 for Food and Feed Uses, Import and Processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 (EFSA/GMO/UK/2005/11)

Åshild Andreassen, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Anne-Marthe Ganes Jevnaker, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Arne Mikalsen, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) has been requested by the Norwegian Environment Agency (former Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management) and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330204

Risk Assessment of "Other Substances" – L-phenylalanine and DL-phenylalanine

Livar Frøyland, Margaretha Haugen, Kristin Holvik, Martinus Løvik, Tor A. Strand, Grethe S. Tell & Per Ole Iversen · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (Vitenskapskomiteen for mattrygghet, VKM) has, at the request of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet; NFSA), assessed the risk of "other substances" in food supplements and energy drinks sold in Norway. VKM has asses...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330205