Aim: The insurgency in the north-east zone of Nigeria has aggravated rate of malnourished children and many are roaming the streets unattended. This study determined the effect of home-made formula on growth performance of malnourished pre-school children in Yobe State, Nigeria....
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i81330
Climate is subject to variations in many parts of world, exhibited by mainly rainfall and temperature fluctuations. The variability in Africa has resulted in the spread of desert conditions in the Sahel. Kenya experiences great variations of climate annually and considerable unce...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i91331
The objective of the research was to evaluate the biochemical characteristics of the various microbial isolates used in the production of plant based yoghurt, the optimal growth temperatures and the effect of incubation time and inoculum concentration on the taste and desirabilit...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i81329
Tropical Almond and pawpaw fruits are highly underutilized hence; the objectives were to improve their utilization in preparation of conventional foods. Six (6) blend samples A to F were formulated. Sample A (100 % wheat flour) was used as the control, B (60 % Wheat flour: 0 % Al...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i81328
The study evaluated the quality of gluten–free biscuits made from maize and soybean flour blends, and compared them with 100% wheat flour biscuit. Flours were prepared from maize and soybean grains. The soybean flour was used to substitute 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30% of maize flour in...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i81327
To consume or not to consume farmed fish diagnosed with nutritional disorders within an aquaculture culture system is a question that resonates with fisheries and aquaculture experts worldwide. Proper fish health management in aquaculture should be a critical area of concern for...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i81326
Cowpea leaves are lost annually due to infestation and spoilage when being transported to clients and the losses at the local markets are brought on by inadequate postharvest handling procedures and market glut, particularly during peak seasons. High moisture content from the cow...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i81325
Hong Jin, Lateef Adewoye, Eleonora Dupouy, Jun Cheng Er, Frank Geraghty, William K. Hallman, Marion Healy, YiFan Jiang, Elizabeth de Leon-Lim, Clare Narrod & Amy Philpott·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2023
This paper describes the principles and practices of effective food safety risk communication developed under the “Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Food Safety Risk Communication Framework and Associated Guidelines”. The framework recommends that effective food safety risk commu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i81324
Opeyemi Samuel Oyesanya, Gbenga Samuel Oladosu, Emmanuel Ayotunde Akinlose, Opeyemi Oreoluwa Bolajoko & Oluseye Olusegun Onabanjo·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2023
Introduction: The nutritional status and adequacy of nutrients in the food consumed by commercial drivers have significant implications for their overall health, well-being, and job performance. Aims: The study assessed the nutritional status and nutrient adequacy of food consume...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i81323
This study investigated the propensity to pay for modern apparatus processing locust beans in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Utilizing primary data and a multistage sampling strategy, 240 processors were chosen for the study. The collected data were analyzed utilizing descriptive statisti...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i71321
Aim: Malnutrition remains a public health problem in children aged under five years in Burkina Faso. Research to find indigenous vegetables with high content of minerals can contribute to fight against children malnutrition. The aim of this study was to assess minerals compositio...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i71320
Teniola, Olakunle David, Abisoye, Fiyinfoluwa Solomon, Folounso, Temitayo Veronica, Fowora, Adenike Muinah, Ikuesan, Adeleke Felix & A. Bamidele, Tajudeen·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2023
Aims: Ready-to-eat [RTE] animal products like ponmo are preferred by consumers due to its palatability and quality. However, foodborne pathogens particularly Staphylococcus aureus are sources of concern due to cross-contamination of raw and cooked cowhide. This study aimed to inv...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i71319
Aim: Cookies from rice, banana and cashew-nut flour blends were prepared as alternative to gluten-free baby-led food for children. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, University of Medica...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i71318
Aim: To study the production of Nutrient – Dense Composite Flour from the blends of whole wheat flour, soybean flour (full fat) and oyster meat powder. Study Design: The study was design using the D-optimal combination design of Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Place and Durat...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i71317
Since ancient times, poor nutrition has been the primary culprit of iron deficiency, especially in the school going adolescent girls. There may be a number of factors that contribute to this. The production of affordable, wholesome, and practical foods is a challenge for the food...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i61316