Aims: The aim of this work was to evaluate the optimal radiation dose to maintain the antioxidant capacity of conventional and organic acaí freeze-dried pulps. Study Design: All analyses were conducted in sextuplicate for each experiment. Place and Duration of Study: Were conduct...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030310
Aims: This study was conducted to investigate the consumer perception towards organic foods in the Saudi market and to scrutinize factors influencing the purchasing decision. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Clinical Nutrition, Ima...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030308
Cadaba farinosa Forssk is a wild shrub whose seeds are eaten as a famine food in North Eastern Nigeria when there is poor harvest of conventional crops. This research was carried out in order to evaluate the protein quality of the seeds and to carry out the growth performance of...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030307
Abiodun Omowonuola Adebayo-Oyetoro, Jane A. Okereke, Ebunoluwa I. Ogunnub, Anita A. Ukwenya, Flora O. Ogundipe & Oluwafunmilola Abiodun·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
Cookies were made from wheat and blanched coconut flour blends in ratios 90:10, 85:15, 80:20, 75:25, 70:30, 60:40 and 55:45 respectively with 100% wheat as control. Proximate, sensory and microbial analysis of the cookies were assessed using standard methods and established level...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030306
Adolescence is a period of growth and physical and emotional development for which, among other factors, it is necessary to ingest nutrients in sufficient quantity and quality to supply all the demands of the organism. As it is a phase of nutritional vulnerability, adolescents ne...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030305
Fish is an excellent source of high biological value protein, is low in saturated fat, and contains polyunsaturated fatty acids and some vitamins. Mercury occurs naturally in the environment as a result of human activities. In aquatic environments, inorganic mercury is converted...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030304
Laboratory tests were conducted in order to assess the potential insecticidal effect of hexane, acetone and methanol fractionated extracts from Hemizygia welwitschii leaves against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky, important stored maize pest. The three extracts used individually w...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030303
This research was carried out to evaluate the appropriate levels of substitution of powdered cow milk with soy milk and cornstarch needed to produce yoghurt, evaluating its quality and potential for acceptance. Powdered cow milk was substituted with soymilk and cornstarch up to 3...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030302
Moringa plant parts are edible and considered as a highly nutritive vegetable globally. In this study, the essential nutrient elements, solid organic matter content (SOM) and phenolic compound of Moringa oliefera leaf extract obtained from two different zones of Plateau State, Ni...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030300
Objective: The study aimed at determining the nutrient content of nine selected wild leafy vegetables growing in Roma Valley of Lesotho as a means to achieve food security, improve nutritional and dietary diversity and address malnutrition in rural communities. Methodology: The v...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030301
Background: The Nigerian cultivar, Oba Super 2 (OS2) maize is inexpensive but under- utilized owing to poor development of malting technology for brewing. Aim: To study the effects of experimental variables on the malting performance of Nigerian maize Oba Super 2 variety. Study D...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030299
The proximate composition and microbiological quality of roasted plantain, its sauce, fish and side vegetable sold in River State University and its environment were investigated. The samples were purchased from four different locations namely staff club (SCL), shopping complex (...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030298
The present study was aimed at investigating some biochemical properties and mineral contents in pulp, skin, and seeds of Carica papaya cv. solo 8 as a function of ripening stage. C. papaya cv. solo 8 fruits were obtained from a village plantation in Azaguié area’s (5° 38′ 00″ N...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030297
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the contribution of the mushroom Pleurotus geesteranus (P. geesteranus) to a good balanced diet. Against the backdrop of three harvests of this mushroom were carried out on the same substrate, this evaluation was made through a physico-ch...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930296
Aims: Garden cress seeds are highly nutritious super grain, that possess galactogogue, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, hypocholesterolemic, hepatoprotective activities and also suitable for celiac patients as they do not contain gluten. This study was conducted to...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930295