Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and micronutrient deficiencies are substantial public health challenges in developing regions. Traditional cereal-based gruels often provide insufficient essential nutrients and have limited capacity to sequester free radicals in the body. This st...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7893
Wan Nur Zahidah W.Z., Syahida M., Raja Arief Deli., R.N & Norhida Arnieza M.·Asian Food Science Journal·2025
This study evaluated the sensory properties, microbiological safety, and antioxidant capacity of three formulated instant botanical premix drink from roselle, kale and beetroot (F1, F2, and F3). Sensory analysis revealed significant differences among formulations, with F3 achievi...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i10820
Consumers are increasingly demanding nutritional quality in food products. The enrichment of yoghurt with functional ingredients, such as fruits and vegetables, has been widely explored to meet this demand. However, limited attention has been paid to the use of combined dates and...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i7800
Fruit Jelly was produced from beetroot and pineapple fruits as a value-added product for addressing their gluts during its peak season. The fruits were cleaned and their juices were blended using the following beetroot: pineapple ratio; 50:50, 60:40, 70:30, 80:20, and 90:10. The...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i930466
In-vitro digestibility, nutritional and sensory quality of extruded breakfast cereals from maize grits, partially defatted peanut and beetroot flour blends was investigated. Composite flour blends was prepared from maize, peanut and beetroot flour in the following proportions: A=...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i830331
The mineral, essential and non essential amino acids contents and the antioxidant capacity of extruded breakfast cereal from maize grits, partially defatted peanut and beetroot flour blends was investigated. Composite flour blends were prepared from maize, peanuts and beetroot fl...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v18i230213
Aim: With the rise of metabolic disorders like obesity in developed countries, maintenance of healthy lifestyle has become very challenging. Food plays a very important role in this process. Consumption of healthy foods with proper portion control can help in controlling excess w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i330189