Gboyega O. Oyeleke, Stephen G. Olawale, Olusola A. Adedayo, Ajisola A. Adebisi, Ibraheem A. Abdulazeez & Emmanuel O. Oyetola·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
Functional, antinutritional, antioxidant and elemental compositions of full-fat sample (FFS) and defatted sample (DFS) Mucuna sloanei (Ukpo) seed were investigated using standard analytical techniques. The results of functional properties (%) in full fat and defatted seed flours...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i830257
Aims: To study the effect different packaging materials on shelf-life and quality of blended fruit leather. Place of Study: The present investigation was carried out at the Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agri. Engineering, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (II...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i830258
In this covenant of functional foods, the world seeks for new healthier food products with appropriate proportions of bioactive constituents such as fiber, mineral elements, amino acids and phenols. The psyllium seed has good nutritional and pharmaceutical properties; therefore,...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i830256
Background: Despite the complex nature of inter-relationship between malnutrition and malaria, there has been continued emphasis and need to further re-examine the twin issues side-by-side with a view to forging an integrated public health care strategy. Objective: This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730255
Objectives: To study the effect of socioeconomic factors such as birth order, family size, family type, parent’s education level and family income on nutritional status of school children. Methods: It was a cross sectional survey conducted at Madurai district, Tamil Nadu to asses...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730270
Objectives: To provide scientific and practical criteria for Nutrient Profiles (NP) in China in order to evaluate the overall nutritional quality of solid pre-packaged food according to their nutrient composition. Methods: Based on data obtained from a survey of experts’ grading...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730254
Objective: Ogi is a fermented cereal gruel produced from maize, sorghum or millet. The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of ginger and cinnamon on the proximate composition and sensory properties of corn ogi. Methodology: Ogi slurry was prepared from corn and f...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730253
Sorghum is a drought-resistant crop grown widely in various parts of India. It has low protein content, highly deficient in essential amino acids lysine and tryptophan and high anti-nutritional content. Therefore, keeping in view the present study aimed to determine the effect of...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730252
Background: Kolanut represents a significant economic interest for this country as well as many African households and public authorities. Despite its obvious importance, the sector of the kolanut is facing a delicate sanitary quality of the marketed product. The majority of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730250
Wine was produced from must formulated by mixing roselle calyces hot water extract with pineapple juice at ratios of 100:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40, 50:50 for A, B, C, D, E and F respectively. Must were pitched with Saccharomyces cerevisiae, fermented at room temperature for 8...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730249
Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Clément M. Mbadiko, Aristote Matondo, Gédéon N. Bongo, Clément L. Inkoto, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Jason T. Kilembe, Domaine T. Mwanangombo, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Clarisse M. Falanga, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Dorothée D. Tshilanda & Pius T. Mpiana·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
Background and Aim: Condiment plants are not only a source of food, flavors or food additives but also antivirals. The aim of the present work consisted in compiling ethno-botanical, phytochemical, toxicological and biological activities literature data reported on some species o...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730246
This study has been proposed to study the effect of aerial parts and seeds of purslane on diabetic rats. Chemical composition, phenolic compounds and fatty acids of purslane and seeds powder were determined. A biological experiment was performed using 30 male albino rats. The rat...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730244
Aims: To study the effect of pearl millet based supplementary food on biochemical and cognitive profiles of school going girl children. Methodology: Two groups of 30 girl children in the age group of five to six year each were selected. The total number of children participated i...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730245
Aims: This research was aimed at assessing the nutritional properties and heavy metal compositions of African giant land snails (Archachatina marginata) and clams (Mercenaria mercenaria) from Ekowe community. Methodology: Mineral and vitamin contents were analyzed using the stand...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i630242
This study was aimed at investigating the presence of heavy metals and volatile organic pollutants in street-vended foods sourced from three selected locations in Lagos State, Nigeria, to ascertain their safety level. The study was carried out using complete randomization design...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i630251