This study was carried out to assess the health quality of sesame seeds, a local variety, grown in Chad with a view to contributing to their food and economic valorization. The seeds come from experimental fields in two distinct zones: Kournari in the Sahel and Kélo in the Sudani...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91532
Aflatoxins are family of toxins produced by certain fungi found on agricultural crops such as maize (corn), peanuts, cottonseed, and nuts. The ingestion of such mycotoxin contaminated grains by animals and human beings has enormous public health significance. This has necessitate...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91533
Cola cordifolia is a natural substance rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds. It is important to incorporate it into the diet to prevent certain metabolic diseases and to improve the nutritional and health status of populations. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional an...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91534
Shanti Bhushan, Kanchan Bhamini, Uday Kumar, K Sudha Rani, Sunil Kumar, T. Sampathkumar, Bhosle Saurabh Sushil, Satish K. Sharma & S. Anbarasan·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2024
Millets, a group of small-seeded grasses, have been cultivated for thousands of years and are an integral part of traditional diets in many regions of the world. The nutritional value, resilience to harsh environmental conditions, and potential for sustainable agriculture, millet...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91535
The dietary behavior of rural women in India is a topic of significant importance and intrigue, reflecting a complex interplay of cultural traditions, socioeconomic constraints, and evolving dietary patterns. India, with its vast and diverse rural landscape, is home to a substant...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91531
Oil is odorless compound of herbs and spices and has been used for centuries to flavor and preserve foods, medicines and perfumes. There are many aromatic plant species in the Lamiaceae and Apiaceae plant families. Edible oils are produced in Haryana and is used for its beneficia...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91529
Date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.), known for its rich bioactive compounds, was the focus of this study, which aimed to optimize microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) methods for isolating these compounds and developing fortified milk with added date syrup. The research evaluated...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91530
Agricultural extension services play a pivotal role in global efforts to achieve food security, acting as a critical link between research, farmers, and policymakers. This comprehensive review examines the multifaceted contributions of agricultural extension to food security goal...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91527
Today, maintaining optimal diet and health is the most difficult and demanding task. The importance of adding nutritious ingredients that are high in iron, calcium, fiber, protein, and other nutrients to food products has increased as people become more conscious of the role that...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91525
Vusolla Anisha Preethi, T. Sucharita Devi, B. Anila Kumari, M. Preethi, Praneeth Suvvari, Vanumu Divya Sai & N. Balakrishna·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2024
Aim: Patients with Advanced Cancer suffer with poor quality of life, nutritional issues and they suffer with various symptom burden. Cannabinoids are implicated in relieving various symptoms and pain in cancer patients. There are also reports that starting Cannabinoids could impr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91526
The present study was carried out to assess the phytochemical and antioxidant potential of 24 chilli landraces grown in hilly regions of India viz. Himachal Pradesh & Assam and genotypes were evaluated for different phytochemical parameters and antioxidant assays. Highest tot...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91522
The focus of this paper is to explore how a well-known cooperative organization in the dairy industry can increase customer awareness of non-dairy products. The study comprised 104 participants, and data was collected through a questionnaire. The results show that Anand City resi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91523
This study aimed to identify the most promising mulberry genotypes for fruit production by evaluating fruit characteristics, biochemical traits and nutritional composition. Eight elite mulberry genotypes were selected from the mulberry germplasm unit at the Department of Sericult...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91524
Cluster bean [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) is an important legume crop grown mostly under rainfed conditions in arid and semi-arid districts of Andhra Pradesh during the kharif and rabi seasons. It is a tough, drought-tolerant crop. Its deep penetrating roots allow the plant to m...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91521
Traditional dry mix Indian foods are very popular worldwide. Upma is one of the famous breakfast foods of the southern India, is usually prepared from wheat semolina. Minor millets are a group of underutilised cereal crop with high nutritional and phytonutrient properties. The pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i81520