Iron deficiency and protein-energy malnutrition continue to be major public health concerns, particularly among children, adolescents, pregnant women, and other nutritionally vulnerable populations. The present study was undertaken to develop and evaluate an iron and protein-enri...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i9907
This study aimed to formulate and evaluate an amla-based jelly candy enriched with papaya seed powder as a value-added confectionery product. A control jelly candy formulation without papaya seed powder (C0) and an enriched formulation containing papaya seed powder (C1) were prep...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8901
This study produced yoghurt incorporated with beetroot and carrot juices and evaluated its phytochemical, antioxidant and sensory properties. Beetroot and carrot juices were prepared and incorporated into yoghurt at different ratios. The treatments were YOBC1 (yoghurt with 20% be...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8898
Micronutrient deficiency — particularly of iron, zinc, and calcium — remains a persistent public health challenge in India, disproportionately affecting women of reproductive age and children under five years. Conventional refined-wheat noodles, among the most widely consumed pro...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8897
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
Fruit peel waste is an underutilized resource that contains bioactive compounds and dietary fiber for use in functional foods. The objective of this research was to produce a spray-dried probiotic powder with fruit peel waste as carrier matrix and then evaluate its physicochemica...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i31720
This study explores the potentials of incorporating various mix of High-Quality Cassava Flour (HQCF) and Mango Seed Flour (MSF) as partial replacements for wheat flour (WHTF) in making cracker, with the objective of enhancing nutritional quality, offering functional properties, a...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i1844
Oats are known to be a healthy food for the heart mainly due to their high β-glucan content. Besides, they contain more than 20 unique polyphenols, avenanthramides, which have shown strong antioxidant activity in vitro and in vivo. The polyphenols of oats have also recently been...
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