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Evaluation of Chemical Composition, Physicochemical and Anti-nutritional Properties of Giant Yellow Mulberry Fruit (Myrianthus arboreus)

Neola Etame Ekaney Ntube, Bernard Tiencheu, Romelle Feumba Dibanda, Ferdinand Lanvin Edoun Eboue, Fabrice Tonfack Djikeng & Carl Mbofung Moses · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

The study aimed at evaluating the nutritional value of the pulp and seeds of the giant mulberry (Myrianthus arboreus) fruit, and determine the physicochemical properties of its seed oil. Using the complete randomized design, mature ripe fruits of the fruits were harvested from Fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i51422

Amino Acid Compositions, In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-diabetic Properties of Cookies from Wheat and Kidney Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Flour blends

Dele Ayorinde Olowookere & Malomo Sunday Abiodun · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

This study evaluated the in vitro antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of the cookies produced from wheat and kidney bean composite flours at different ratios viz: 100:0 (WKB 1), 80:20 (WKB 2), 60:40 (WKB 3), 40:60 (WKB 4), respectively. The proximate compositions of the compo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i51420

Microplastics and Nano-plastics Contamination in Foods: Current Understanding of the Health Impact on Human and Potential Solutions

Opeyemi Deji-Oloruntoba, Taiwo Samuel Agidigbi & Miran Jang · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Plastics released into the environment can be degraded by physical erosion, biodegradation, photocatalytic activity, and oxidation, resulting in smaller plastics particles. Microplastics (MPs) are plastic particles relatively smaller than 5 mm in size. Furthermore, microplastics...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i51419

Post-harvest Treatment of Banana with Artificial Ripening Agent Influences Its Nutritional Quality and Antioxidant Potential

Ogo Ogo, Funke Amos, Princess Ijeoma, Rose Adobe & Amali El-Khalid · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Bananas are widely consumed fruits that are often subjected to artificial ripening to accelerate their marketability for economic gains. Calcium carbide (CaC2) is most commonly used as ripening agent, particularly in developing countries, due to its low cost and effectiveness. Ho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i51418

A Comparative Study of the Breast Feeding Practice of Mothers between Rural Area and Urban Area in Bangladesh

Rasel Ahmed, Taslima Akter, Sharmin Khatun, Md Salim Raza, Ayesha Siddiqa & Yousuf al Mamun · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

The exclusive breast feeding is ideal nutrition and sufficient to support optimal growth and development for approximately the first 6 months of life and the later age breastfeeding provides complete nutrition for infants and children. But it is not properly maintained in Banglad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i41417

Enhancing Nutritional Quality and Color Stability of Tomato Juice through Low-Intensity Pulsed Electric Field Treatment

Prakasha R, H. Pandey & Vinay G M · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of low-intensity pulsed electric field (LIPEF) treatment on the lycopene content, ascorbic acid retention, and color enhancement of juice prepared by using Roma variety tomatoes. Methodology: The tomato slices were kept in the PEF tre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i41414

Assessment of Microbial and Physicochemical Properties of Pasta Prepared Using Buckwheat, Chickpea Flour

Puja Nayyar & Imdadul Hoque Mondal · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Pasta is a sustainable product that improves the nutritional quality of food pyramids. The present study focused on innovative approaches for pasta preparation, with a particular emphasis on the utilization of alternative ingredients and different packaging materials. The pasta u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i41415

Effect of Varieties, Solar Drying and Zeer Pot Refrigeration Lining Media on Physico – Chemical Characteristics of Chili Pepper Fruits

Emmanuel Kwaku Asamani, Bonaventure Kissinger Maalekuu, Patrick Kumah & Francis Appiah · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Chili peppers are used as food and contain food nutrients such as vitamins A and C, fibre, folic acid and potassium for proper human growth and development. In addition, they are used by industries for manufacturing alcoholic, culinary and pharmaceutical products however they are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i41416

Nutritional and Sensory Evaluation of Locally Produced Acha (Digitaria exilis) Flakes Fortified with Bambara Nut and Crayfish

D. Anaemene, C. Adifeseso & F. Adesanya · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Aim: To evaluate the nutritional, anti-nutritional and sensory characteristics of Acha flakes, fortified with Bambara nut and crayfish powder. Methodology: Moistened Acha grains were steamed, oven-dried, milled and sieved to obtain Pregelatinized Acha Flour (PAF). Bambara nut see...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i41413

Physical, Functional and Microbiological Parameters of Tomato-Broccoli Blended Instant Vegetable Soup Mix

Kamaldeep Kour, Monika Sood, Julie D. Bandral, Neeraj Gupta & Anjali Kumari · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

The aim of the present study was to develop functional instant soup mix and to assess its physical and functional parameters during ambient storage conditions. For the development of instant soup mix, tomato and broccoli were blended in different proportions of 100:0, 95:05, 90:1...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i41412

Bacteriological Analysis of Contamination Level of Selected Vegetables Sold in Some Markets in Niamey, Niger

Almou Abdoulaye Alio, Alio Fody Mahamadou, Chaibou Yaou, ALIO SANDA Abdel-Kader, Rabiou Mamane Moustapha, Hamidou Djelifa, Soumana Sourounda Idé, Mamadou Lewamy, Haoua Sabo Seini & Sadou Hassimi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Vegetables are an important food source of nutrients, vitamins and dietary fiber, and therefore play a vital role in human health and well-being. Unfortunately, they are perishable products that could be vectors for the transmission of infectious diseases. The aim of this study w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i41409

Comparison of Inclusion of Skimmed Milk and Edible Insects on the Nutritional, Sensory and Microbial Qualities of Enriched High Energy Rice Biscuits

Olamide Abigael Akande · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Aims: The growing world population, carbon foot prints of rearing conventional protein sources, issues of protein malnutrition (particularly in developing nations) and the urgent needs of protein-rich food relief materials in crisis situations may necessitate the utilisation of u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i41410

Study on Sensory Evaluation and Chemical Changes Occurred in Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) Flower Burfi during the Storage

Sonali D. Shende, Bhavana R. Wankhade, V. G. Atkare & A. B. Motghare · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

In the present study, the cow milk was standardized to 4% fat. The Burfi was prepared by addition of crushed dried Mahua flowers in the proportion of 100:0 (T₁), 90:10 (T₂), 85:15 (T3), 80:20 (T4) and 75:25 (T5) with 30 % sugar was added. The objectives of the present investigati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i41411

Awareness of Farmers on Effect of Harvest to Mill Gap Duration on Quality of Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum)

Noah Mandele, Bernard Chove & Rashid Suleiman · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Aims: The aim of doing this research was to assess farmer's understanding on the impact of time interval from harvest to mill on sugarcane quality as the basic raw material for sugar production. Study Design:  A cross-sectional research design was used Place and Duration of Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i41408

Nutritional Evaluation of Peanut Chikki Incorporated with Amla Pomace Powder

Raju, C. A., Shamshad Begum, S. & Kalpana, B. · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Amla processing generates a significant amount of amla residue, known as amla pomace, which is a valuable byproduct. Amla pomace is rich in nutrients and can be utilized as a raw material for further processing and value addition. In this study, peanut chikki was developed by add...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i41407