Jaggery is an unrefined sweetener that retains several biochemical and mineral constituents and can serve as a matrix for value addition using plant-derived ingredients. This study prepared sixteen jaggery formulations using sugarcane juice alone or in combination with grape juic...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i10921
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
Protein deficiency of fermented cereal gruel popularly known as ogi (akamu) is a justification to fortify it with African walnut. In this study, powdered maize ogi and walnut flour in the ratio 100:0; 90:10; 80:20 and 70:30 labelled AZ, BY, CX and DW, respectively were formulated...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i430311
M. L. Kasankala, M. Kitunda, D. G. Mushumbusi, C. M. Cyprian, W. P. Meghji, M. C. Mgoba & E. Towo·Asian Food Science Journal·2018
Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the success of social mobilization and capacity building efforts done to educate the Mother/Child Caretakers and the general public regarding food fortification and the importance of consuming fortified food products in Kinond...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41103