Orange-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is recognized as a functional food crop with significant nutraceutical potential due to its rich bioactive compound profile. This study investigated the enhancement of bioactive constituents and antioxidant properties of orange-fleshe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3312
Fagbemi Oluwaseyi Ajibola, Akinola John Boluwatife, Olatunde Timilehin Samuel, Olikenyo Olasunkanmi Timileyin, Oguntunde Faridat Abisola & Emmanuel Friday Abraham·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2025
This study examined the effects of malnutrition on immune deficiency among 450 infants aged 0–24 months across five Northern Nigerian states using a cross-sectional design with a nested case-control approach. Anthropometric measurements, immunological parameters (including lympho...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3311
This study investigated the effect of Gurma melon peel powder (GMPP) supplementation on the chemical composition, mineral profile, antioxidant activity, and sensory attributes of Balady bread. GMPP exhibited higher fat (3.65%), ash (14.06%), fiber (16.47%), total phenolics (1.062...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3310
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of adding acacia honey on the physicochemical and microbiological properties of cow's milk kefir. The research was conducted from February to April 2025 at the Laboratory of Dairy Science and Technology at Universitas Brawijaya, employing a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3309
The global emphasis on food security and sustainability has generated great excitement in using food and agricultural waste for functional food invention, mostly because these byproducts are abundant sources of important nutrients, including dietary fibres, vitamins, minerals, an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3308
Aims: To produce snack bars from water yam and oat spiced with cinnamon and mustard seed, to determine the proximate composition of the snack bars and to rate the sensory attributes of the snack bars. Study Design: Quantitative and laboratory experiment. Place and Duration of Stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3307
Aim: World Vision Bangladesh is implementing the nutrition projects to address malnutrition in Cox's Bazar, targeting children under age 5 years and Pregnant and Lactating Women, both in refugee camps and host communities. The projects operate through 6 Integrated Nutrition Facil...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3306
Background: Sarcopenia, the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, significantly reduces quality of life in older adults. Assessing its prevalence and associated risk factors in Sri Lankan elder care homes is crucial for developing effective interventions. Aims: This pilot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3305
This study evaluated the functionality of sunflower oil-based oleogels, structured with beeswax (BW) and sunflower wax (SW), as healthier fat replacers in frankfurters. Oleogels containing 8% and 10% wax showed high oil binding capacity (>90%), with beeswax oleogels (up to 99....
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3304
Micronutrient deficiencies remain a critical public health concern among internally displaced children (IDCs) in Northeast Nigeria, exacerbated by prolonged conflict, food insecurity, and inadequate nutrition. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of food fortification int...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3302