Aim: Starch is the main carbohydrate store for numerous crops and each crop has distinct and unique characteristics. This study was aimed at investigating the physicochemical composition, functional properties and morphological characteristics of starch extracted from defatted Co...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i11375
Increasing the shelf life and material containment of food products is now a challenge for food packaging and preservation technologies. In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the applications of edible cones. Because it is environmentally friendly and biodegradable,...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i11376
Research in the areas of nutrition and health care, as well as the growing public knowledge of these subjects, support the potential of phytochemicals like dietary fibre on their health-beneficial properties. Finger millet (FM) rates higher in terms of nutritional composition tha...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i11373
Aim: To develop red rice-based pasta and to assess their physico-chemical, sensory and cooking properties. Study Design: Completely randomized design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, UAS, GKVK, Benga...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i11374
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Malnutrition is a pathological condition which combines both the deficiency of macroelements and trace elements, with increased susceptibility to infections. This state is manifested clinically by biochemical, anthropometric or ph...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121370
Introduction: Child malnutrition is a pressing global public health issue, impacting both immediate health and future development. Adequate nutrition is a crucial aspect of public health, with maternal nutritional knowledge playing a vital role in ensuring optimal growth for chil...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121371
Contamination of food by microorganisms poses both economic and health threats. Knowledge of food safety and hygienic practices is a crucial in the prevention of microbial contamination of food. This study aimed to determine the microbiological quality of halwa and assess the lev...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121372
Subclinical mastitis is the most considered pathology in dairy farming and is responsible for economic losses in cows. The condition remains asymptomatic in dairy cows and treatment is mainly done without laboratory analysis. The objective of this work is to research bacterial ca...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121369
Food safety is crucial for promoting public health and economic development. Food service establishments (FSE) provide a wide range of foods, including raw, mild and well-heat treated. Raw or mild-heat treated foods like fresh vegetable salads, Kachumbari, are potentially risky i...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121368
The surge in import duty, which inflated the production cost of baked products, gave an impetus composite flour formulation from locally available crops with improved nutritional and health-promoting benefits. The present study thus, aimed to formulate and determine the nutrition...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121366
The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has recently garnered significant attention from public health experts. Recognised as a cost-effective strategy, EBF significantly enhances the well-being of both mothers and infants. This study investigates the factors influencing...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121367
The use of underutilized food crops and their fortification could add value to food products. Malted pigeon pea was produced and substituted into orange fleshed sweet potato at 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 100% to produce flour blends which was used to feed albino rats on addition of sa...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121365
Poor storage conditions of foodstuffs are responsible for their deterioration on many microorganism species with substantial quantitative and qualitative losses. During storage, formulating essential oil of some antifungal plants' based on cassava starch and corncob biochar effic...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i111362
Aims: Type 2 diabetes, commonly known as diabetes mellitus, is a major public health problem due to its prevalence worldwide. This chronic disease is the 9th leading cause of death worldwide. However, in addition to medical treatment, its management requires appropriate hygienic...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121363
Abstract: The occurrence of aflatoxins in animal feeds and milk is common around the World as most livestock keepers are not aware of aflatoxins. Aims: This study was conducted to assess storage and feeding practices, and assessment of aflatoxin B1 and M1 contamination in animal...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i121364