Fruits and vegetables are highly perishable living tissues that maintain their metabolic activity even after harvest. This study aimed to monitor the changes of physicochemical and microbiological parameters of two varieties of mango (Valencia and Camerounaise) during conservatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71487
Cucumis melo is a polymorphic taxon belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae, with several varieties based on ovary pubescence. Cucumis melo var. momordica and Cucumis melo var. acidulus are popularized and highly cultivated forms in South India. The characteristic of C.melo var.m...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71485
Aim: This study assess the prevalence of malnutrition and underweight among school boys in Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa state. Methods: The was a cross sectional study consisting of 250 school boys within the ages of 5-10yrs selected randomly from five communities during school period. Dat...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71486
Background: India is rich in tribal population including north-east India. This research of ours is based on viral hepatitis diagnosis (HBV, HCV, HDV. HAV. HEV) and prevalence in the eight north eastern states of India (namely Assam, Arunachal, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Meghalay...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71483
This study identified the species of aquatic insects consumed in Togo, and determined the chemical composition of the most common species (Cybister tripunctatus (Sharp, 1882) (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae)). This was achieved through ethnoentomological surveys and species identificatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71484
The shrimp processing industry produces a lot of waste that can become a pollutant for the environment if not managed properly. Shrimp waste such as heads, tails and carapace, if processed properly, can become a fishery diversification product that is able to provide added value...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71479
The effect of enrichment of orange juice with probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum and Lactobacillus bulgaricus as single and mixed cultures on the cell viability, physicochemical parameters and sensory properties of the juice during a 20day refrigerated (4oC) and room temperature (...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71480
The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Enhancing Baby Food Safety - integrating Advanced Sensor Technology and Blockchain for Contaminant Detection and Transparency”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to rea...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71482
Dengue is viral infection caused by female mosquitos Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. The current study was conducted a tertiary care hospital of district Mardan to find out the prevalence and dietary pattern of dengue patients. About a total of 75 patients consisting of 42 ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71478
The high cost and demand for wheat flour necessitate exploring alternative ingredients like acha and plantain. Combining these with chara pona fish flour could enhance the nutritional value of biscuits while promoting the utilization of underused crops. Plantain (Musa balbisiana,...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71476
The study aimed to investigate the antioxidant properties of a novel food product, aadun (pudding) from roasted maize-African yam bean-peanut flours as it enhanced the anti-hyperglycemia potentials of the cookies in Wistar rats. Aadun was produced from a blend of roasted maize, A...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71477
Pandiyaraj, P., Sri Lekha, S., Vijaya Lakshmi, N., Sanmaya, A. M., Vinisha, V., Gopika, B., Kalai Chezhiyan, K., Prithiviraj, M. R., Antany Stanis Willson, M. & Udhayavanan, U.·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2024
Vegetables are essential components of a balanced diet, offering a myriad of nutrients crucial for maintaining health and preventing diseases. Vegetable has low calorie counts and high fiber content, they aid in weight management by promoting satiety and controlling appetite. Und...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71473
This study evaluated the effects of storage on nutrient contents of fresh and cured kolanuts (Cola nitida). The cured nuts were divided into two groups with first and second groups cured for one and two months, respectively before storage at room temperature (25-27 oC). The sampl...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71472
The use of intelligent films as colorimetric indicator devices in food packaging provides information about changes in the pH, time, temperature and microbiological properties of the product. These devices enable consumers to analyze food with the naked eye, ensuring food safety...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71470
The study analyzed beef value addition among butchers in Dekina Local Government of Kogi State, Nigeria. Specifically, it described the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents, identified the various butchering facilities used in the area, identified the by-products and...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71471