This study investigated the probiotic potentials of seven lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains at different temperatures, pH, and bile salt concentrations. Their antimicrobial activity and antibiotic susceptibility were also determined. There were significant (P˂0.05) differences i...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i630509
Rape (Brassica napus) is one of the major vegetables grown in Zambia and is an important source of nutrients in human diet. Vitamin C is an essential antioxidant molecule while fiber on the other hand plays a key role in mitigating constipation. However, the effects of rape genot...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i630507
Introduction: The provincial and federal governments provided emergency funding to local community organizations for free food support to people affected by COVID-19. The study's goals were to explore the barriers of the people and the organizations while receiving and providing...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i630505
The study was carried out to determine and compare pesticide residue levels in tomatoes from Mwea Irrigation Scheme. Thirty five tomato samples of Rambo variety randomly collected from open fields, greenhouses, markets and consumers were analyzed using QuEChERS method. Results sh...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i630504
Quinoa seed powder and stevia has several health benefits. stevia has been naturally incorporated with sugar making it beneficial for diabetic patients. Burfi was an Indian popular sweet with harmful content and qualities. So, burfi was prepared using quinoa seed powder and stevi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i530506
Ibrahim Ahmad Muhammad, Tasi’u Abdulmumin Mika’il, Abdulmumin Yunusa, Sadiya Ahmad Bichi, Maimuna Muhammad Dalhatu, Hauwa Ibrahim Danjaji, Rabi’atu Kabir Mustapha & Binta Sunusi Shuaibu·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2022
Background and Objectives: Food shortages and nutritional imbalances are among the main food security problems in many countries around the world. In this study, the nutrients content of the yellow and red-fleshed sweet potatoes varieties cultivated in Nigeria were assessed. Mate...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i530501
This study was carried out to extract milk from African breadfruit, tigernut, coconut and date fruit and to observe the changes in the microbial load of milk during storage. The formulated plant milk beverages were compared to conventional plant milk beverage “Vita milk” which se...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i530497
Bacitracin is a hexapeptide antibiotic, with a substituted thiazolidine nucleus, produced by some strains of B. licheniformis. It is mainly active against Grampositive bacteria, although many differences in susceptibility exist among the bacterial species. Alpharma A.S. Norway ha...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i330485
Line Emilie Sverdrup, Christine Bjørge, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Torsten Källqvist, Ingeborg Klingen, Marit Låg, Edgar Rivedal, Erik Ropstad & Steinar Øvrebø·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2022
Simplex is a new herbicide in Norway containing the active substances aminopyralid and fluroxypyr. Aminopyralid is a new active substance in Norway, but fluroxypyr is registered in several authorized products. The intended use of the plant protection product is in established gra...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i330486
Line Emilie Sverdrup, Christine Bjørge, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Torsten Källqvist, Ingeborg Klingen, Marit Låg, Edgar Rivedal, Erik Ropstad & Steinar Øvrebø·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2022
Simplex is a new herbicide in Norway containing the active substances aminopyralid and fluroxypyr. Aminopyralid is a new active substance in Norway, but fluroxypyr is found in several authorized products. The application concerns use in established grassland for forage, establish...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i430488
Background: Unsafe food processing and preservation among food handlers has been one of the common causes of food and waterborne diseases. This study aimed to identify factors contributing tounsafe food processing and preservation practices among food handlers in Obio-Akpor LGA o...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i430493
Aksel Bernhoft, Knut Gunnar Berdal, Marit Espe, Siri Mjaaland, Ivar Storrø, Henning Sørum, Mette Valheim, Harald Volden, Marit Aursand, Marc Bertnssen, Gro-Ingunn Hemre, Bjørn M. Jenssen, Magny Thommassen & Anne-Katrine Lundbye Haldorsen·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2022
BioProtein® (BP) is a trademark for single cell (bacteria) protein, based on conversion of methane, with the addition of ammonia and oxygen, to a protein source. BP is produced by Norferm AS in Norway, and has been authorized by the EU as a protein source in animal feeds since 19...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i430489
Finger millet is an important crop in Maharashtra, Orissa, and Tamil Nadu. Millet production and consumption have been on the decline for some years. Finger millet samples were gathered from regional locations in Nashik and Kolhapur, Maharashtra. These were also taken as samples...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i430502
Line Emilie Sverdrup, Christine Bjørge, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Torsten Källqvist, Ingeborg Klingen, Marit Låg, Edgar Rivedal, Erik Ropstad & Steinar Øvrebø·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2022
Bontima is a new fungicide containing the two active substances isopyrazam and cyprodinil. Bontima is a fungicide against the most important diseases in winter and spring barley. Isopyrazam is a new active ingredient with new mechanisms of action that may delay the development of...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i430490
Marit Låg, Hubert Dirven, Jan Ludvig Lyche, Asbjørn Magne Nilsen, Torsten Källqvist, Katrine Borgå, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung & Line Emilie Sverdrup·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2022
Proman is a broad spectrum selective herbicide for potatoes grown outdoors, containing the active substance metobromuron. VKM’s Panel on Plant Protection Products has previously discussed questions concerning Proman raised by The Norwegian Food Safety Authority, and stated its op...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i430491