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Impact of Beetroot Pulp on Physico-Chemical and Sensory Properties of Apple-Based Spread

Seerat Gupta, Neeraj Gupta, Monica Reshi, Monika Sood, Julie D. Bandral, Upma Dutta & Daman Preet Kour · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Spread is a nutritious and flavourful alternative to the jams and butters. The current study's goal was to create a functional spread based on apples by adding beetroot pulp and evaluating its physico-chemical, microbial and sensory properties under ambient storage conditions. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i11623

Exploring the Potential of Pearl Millet for Eco-friendly Sugar Syrup Production

Aparnna VP & Kuntal Roy · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Pearl millet is a widely cultivated crop that finds its way into a variety of cuisines around the globe. It is esteemed for its nutritional advantages, highlighting the importance of large-scale processing. It stands out as a sustainable and eco-friendly crop, demonstrating remar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i11624

Household Dietary Diversity and Its Influence on Preschoolers' Nutritional Status in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

Wahabatu Mohammed Nyango & Mustapha Alhassan · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Introduction: Household dietary diversity serves as a simple indicator of various parameters that affect the nutrition of people. Food security has three important aspects (availability, access, and utilization). Household accessibility to food has also been shown to be affected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i11622

Quantifying the Hidden Costs: A Review of True Cost Accounting in Agrifood Systems

Suddamalla Manoj Kumar Reddy, Gongalla Sreeja Reddy, Leela Krishna Chaithanya & Anu Joshi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Agrifood systems provide food along with providing employment opportunities to a large number of people around the globe. While the positive aspects are well known to all, many negative costs also arise out of agrifood systems which when given a monetary value are known as hidden...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i11619

Effect of Chitosan-based Edible Films on the Sensory and Microbial Quality of Ready-to-Eat Paneer during Storage

Asif Ali T S, Aiswarya Velekat Santhosh & Venkatesh M · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Aims: The aim of the study is to find the effect of chitosan-based edible films on the sensory and microbiological characteristics of ready-to-eat paneer during storage at ambient and refrigeration temperature. Study Design:  This study was experimental and conducted in a lab. Pl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i11620

Nanoemulsions as Carriers of Bioactive Compounds in Functional Foods: Preparation and Application

Prakasha R, Vinay G M, Pathiam Srilatha & Hridyesh Pandey · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Nanoemulsions, characterised by their small droplet size and kinetically stable colloidal systems, are gaining widespread attention in the food industry. Their composition and structure can be precisely tailored to encapsulate and deliver bioactive lipophilic compounds effectivel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i11621

Evaluation of Macronutrients, Functional Properties of Composite Flour and Sensory Properties of the Developed Biscuits

Deniran, Igbagboyemi Adesola, Omitola, Azeezat Bukola, Akindele Olubukola Olubunmi, Ogundele Asisat Adedoyin, Balogun Olanike Olubunmi, Fawole Abisola Omotola & Ogunlakin Grace Oluwatoyin · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Aim: This study evaluated the macronutrients, functional properties of composite flour and sensory properties of biscuits made from the blends of composite flour. Study Design: This study is an experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Food Engineering, Facul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i11618

Effects of Gender Difference on Fast Food Consumption among Associate Degree Students

Aysel İçöz & Serap Kayişoğlu · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the attitudes of associate degree students about fast food and to determine the effect of gender. Study Design: Students who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study were included. Within the scope of the research, the questionnaire was con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i11616

Estimation of Some Heavy Metals in Different Types of Canned Tuna in the Egyptian Market

Naglaa A. El-Senousi, Ibrahim M. Ibrahim, Mai M. Elkordy & Shaimaa E. Abd El-Hamed · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Fish is a high-quality food, but it can contain toxic heavy metals that accumulate in its tissues, posing a risk to human health as it is at the end of the food chain. These metals threaten public health due to their toxicity and ability to accumulate in tissues, leading to the d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i11617

Assessment of Hygiene Practices and Knowledge of Food Safety among Street Food Vendors in the Volta Region, Ghana

Comfort Mawuse Klutse & Gilbert Owiah Sampson · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

This study investigated the hygiene practices and knowledge of street food vendors in the Volta Region of Ghana, utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior as a conceptual framework. A descriptive research design was employed, with a multistage random sampling method selecting 254...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i11614

Identification of High-Sugar Dwarf Coconut Varieties for Coconut Water-Based Sugar Production in Côte d'Ivoire"

Akpro Lathro Anselme, Doubi Bi Tra Serges, Djaha Konan Engueran, Kodjo Noëlle Françoise, Ochou Germain Elisabeth Cynthia, KONAN Konan Jean Louis & Hala N'klo · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Coconut cultivation is a vital cash crop with significant potential for employment generation, particularly for youth and women. Its diverse applications in the agro-industry include the use of coconut water for consumption (beverage) and the production of sugar suitable for diab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i121611

Combined Effect of Gamma Irradiation and Low Temperature Storage on the Microbial and Bio-chemical Quality of Sutchi Cat Fish (Pangasius hypophthalmus)

Mahendra Uikey, Manjanaik Bojayanaik, Jyoti Ganachari, Darren Jeeth Fernandes, Srinu Nayak Banavath, Sagar Naik Chandra Naik, Sachin Chavan Dnyanoba, Veena Shetty Alandur & Somashekarappa Hiriyur · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Gamma irradiation is known as an effective method to reduce microbial contamination in food products. Its application in seafood food not only enhances safety and quality but also extends shelf life, thereby minimizing post-harvest losses. This study focuses on evaluating the com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i121612

Characterisation of Eggplant (Solanum melongena) Sauerkraut Stored in Sugar-Salt Osmotic Solution

Moses Ayodele Ojo, O. R. Ohijeagbon, L. A. Ngoddy & B. I. O. Ade-Omowaye · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Eggplant (Solanum melongena), one of the most common food crops in the world, has been reported to be a source of nutritionally important phytochemicals that are of health benefits although there is a dearth of its harness in the diversity of diets. The study aimed at evaluating...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i121613

Development of Tricolour Chocolate from Powder Extract of Drumstick Leaves and Carrots

Shambhavi & Anu Ram Kailash Mishra · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Drumstick leaves and carrots need to be part of our diet and incorporating them into chocolate together leads to a newer innovation in the field of food science and technology. The formulated tricolour chocolate may provide us the convenience to have these important nutritional c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i121609