Background: Micronutrient deficiencies remain a major public health concern, particularly in developing countries, where inadequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals adversely affects growth, immunity, cognitive performance, and overall well-being. Food fortification has...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7891
Background: Maternal malnutrition remains a major public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where it contributes significantly to adverse maternal and child health outcomes. In Sierra Leone, especially in rural districts such...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7890
Background: Nutrigenomics examines the relationships between food bioactives and the human genome, facilitating a shift towards precision nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases. Notwithstanding its clinical possibility, the incorporation of genetic literacy into educati...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7889
Introduction: Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, and Cucurbita moschata) are widely consumed agro-industrial by-products that are often discarded despite their reported nutritional and pharmacological potential. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the physicoch...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7887
The growing demand for nutrient-rich ready-to-eat foods has increased the need to understand moisture sorption characteristics and packaging stability of extruded Bambara groundnut-based breakfast meals to enhance their quality, safety, and shelf life. The objective of this study...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7888
Suya, a traditional West African grilled meat product, is highly susceptible to nutritional and microbiological deterioration during ambient-temperature storage. This study evaluated the effects of four packaging materials cellophane film (CF), aluminium foil (AF), glass jar (GJ)...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7886
Background: In recent years, Increased screen time in children is strongly linked to unhealthy snacking habits, characterized by the consumption of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods. These trends contribute significantly to childhood obesity and poor nutritional health, creating...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7885
Ylyonah Faith T. De La Cruz, Jared Dwayne A. Decoyna, Desiree F. Tica-a & Rostom Niño B. Supsupin·Asian Food Science Journal·2026
In the evolving landscape of food innovation, sustainability and functionality are becoming essential in product development. The global food industry is shifting from traditional focuses on taste and shelf life to products that enhance nutrition and address environmental concern...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i6884
The rapid increase in edible oil consumption, largely driven by changing lifestyles and dietary patterns, has raised growing concerns regarding the potential health risks and safety implications associated with repeatedly heated frying oils. Two primary concerns arise from oil in...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i6882
The use of natural food additives such as lemon slices in the manufacture of palm liquid sugar can be done to improve sensory quality with a variant of sour taste and improve the physiological function of palm liquid sugar products. The purpose of this study was to determine the...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i6883
Background: Fonio is an underutilized ancient West African cereal with promising nutritional, functional, structural, and thermal properties that support its potential application in value-added food products and large-scale industrial utilization. Aims: This study aimed to evalu...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i6880
This study was carried out to evaluate the quality characteristics of doughnuts produced from composite flours of wheat, bambara groundnut and high quality cassava flour (HQCF) blends. The functional properties of the flour; proximate, physical and sensory properties of the dough...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i6881
Fermented sausages are processed meat products that rely on the activity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) to develop their characteristic flavor, texture, and extended shelf life. LAB contribute to acid production, protein modification, and water retention, which influence both phys...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i6879
Starch-based bio nanocomposites reinforced with nanofillers exhibit enhanced biodegradability, thermal stability, mechanical strength, and suitability for sustainable food packaging applications.This study aimed to improve the biodegradability properties of polypropylene (PP) pro...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i6878
Majeste Mbiada Pahane, Alphonse Sokamte Tegang, Francky Steve Nodem Sohanang, Yannick Domitry Mang, Suzy Carmelle Take Ngando & Michael Agbor Ashu·Asian Food Science Journal·2026
Background: The intensification of the aquaculture sector in Africa, which significantly contributes to global aquatic production, is increasingly confronted with public health concerns related to the quality of farmed fish marketed and to unregulated aquaculture practices. There...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i5877