Acetylation is one of the most used chemical modifications to improve the functional properties of starches. This allows the esterification of native starches by introducing acetyl groups into their structure. The objective of this study was to enhance the value of purple corn fr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i101346
Lizet García Ríos, María del Carmen Omaña Galindo, Gustavo Peña Serrano, Indira Vega Gaitan & Jesús Carlos Ruvalcaba Ledezma·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2023
Obesity is a health problem that has increased since 1975. For this reason, to treat the disease, a transdisciplinary intervention is needed, however, this problem can be affected by the perception that people have about obesity, because the way people see and approach the proble...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i101345
AIMS: Evaluation of the effects of treatment of aqueous extracts and powder of spices on enhancement of refrigerated shelf life of vegetables. Study Design: Aqueous extract and powder of turmeric (Curcuma longa), black pepper (Piper nigrum), garlic (Allium sativum)and cumin (Cumi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i101344
Beatriz Garnica-Guerrero, Itzmaltzin Lourdes Hernández-González, Miguel Ángel Serna-Martínez, Josefina Reynoso-Vázquez, Indira Vega Gaitan & Jesús Carlos Ruvalcaba-Ledezma·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2023
The main purpose of this article is to provide a detailed and concise explanation of the most common pathologies of the digestive system. This is composed of the digestive tract, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. Its main function is to carry out the digestion of food, to transfor...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i101343
Noodles with varying percentages of wheat flour, moringa leaf and Sardine powders were developed and tested for texture, cooking quality, and sensory qualities. Various formulations were used to make the noodle samples. Noodles with moringa leaf powder were developed using in the...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i101341
Dulce D. Cordero-Mendoza, María del Carmen A. Hernández-Ceruelos, Sergio Muñoz-Juárez, Alelí Julieta Izquierdo-Vega, Indira Vega-Gaitan & Jesús Carlos Ruvalcaba Ledezma·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2023
There are a wide variety of toxic compounds that are produced by fungi, known as mycotoxins, which are extremely important because they are found as contaminants in food for human and animal consumption, mycotoxicoses are diseases caused by mycotoxins, exposure to it occurs by in...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i101342
Aims: Two important variables are thought to play important roles in people’s eating habits: self-control and hedonism. The purpose of the study is to understand how and how much individuals’ eating behaviors are affected by their hedonistic lifestyle and their degree of self-con...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i91337
The consumption of animal products, including meat and meat products, has increased globally with increased household income. Spoilage by microbes, autolytic enzymes, and lipid oxidation can cause the deterioration of meat and meat products, which has a considerable economic and...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i91338
Medicinal plants possess compounds that can replace the conventional chemical preservatives utilized to preserve meat, which have adverse health effects on consumers. Many biochemical properties of dill and celery seeds as antimicrobial agents have been stated; thus, the present...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i91339
Clarias gariepinus and Oreochromis niloticus are two important fish species that are widely consumed in many parts of the world. This study investigated the nutritional composition, fatty acid profiles and organoleptic evaluation of these two fish species raised under wild and po...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i91340
Food security is a significant concern in urban areas (UAs). With the rapid increase in urbanization, addressing this issue has become increasingly important. Despite interventions to tackle food security issues, the world has achieved varying degrees of success in eradicating hu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i91335
Mohammad Asadul Habib, Tanjina Rahman, Kazi Muhammad Rezaul Karim, Mohammad Sajid, S. M. Symon Bappy, Khaleda Islam & Md. Zafar As Sadiq·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2023
Introduction: The present study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of malnutrition and its association with existing feeding practices and other factors among under-five (U5) children in a rural setting of Bangladesh. Aim: This study aimed to explore the nutritional status, feedi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i91336
Aim: Locally prepared drinks and beverages are gradually replacing the conventional sugary carbonated soft drinks, particularly because of the health effects associated with some of the components in these drinks. This study was aimed at evaluating the bacteriological quality of...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i91333
Heavy metals are inherently non-biodegradable elements of the earth's crust that collect and remain in the ecosystem in perpetuity due to both human and natural activity. Their contamination in seasonings remains a public health concern because of the frequency of use. Prolonged...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i91334
Functional and Sensory Quality of Complementary porridge made from Moringa Leaf Powder blended with Pearl millet, Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato, Dateswas evaluated using standard methods. The Pearl millet grain flour, Moringa leaf powder and dates were blended in ratios of 90:2.5:7...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i91332