Aims: The overall objective is to assess the impact of ration cuts on Rohingya refugees who have a homestead kitchen garden compared to those who do not, in the camps in Cox Bazar. This formative assessment documents how beneficiaries in the different intervention areas have adap...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3292
Aims: A common issue in marshmallow production is the suboptimal softness or chewiness of the texture. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of adding skim milk on organoleptic and physicochemical of marshmallow. Study Design: Using a Completely Randomized Design...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3291
Royal jelly is a natural product produced by young worker bees and rich in bioactive compounds such as antibacterial, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and antitumor properties. This journal comprehensively reviews the antibacterial, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and antitumor acti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3290
The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), is a tuber having high energy potential due to its high starch content, making it a staple food in many households in sub-Saharan Africa. As a result, in order to cover the caloric needs of the population over time and space, Cameroonian agrono...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3288
The present study was conducted to assess the mineral elements profile of Pterocarpus santalinoides, commonly known as “Nturukpa,” to evaluate its nutritional value and food safety potential. A comparative laboratory analysis was carried out using atomic absorption spectroscopy (...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3289
Pleurotus tuber-regium, a nutritionally dense and bioactive-rich edible mushroom prevalent in West Africa, is gaining attention for its potential role in functional foods and complementary strategies for managing metabolic diseases. This study investigated the nutritional composi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3287
The purpose of this study was to determine the potential of bee pollen in diets. Dietary applications using bee pollen have attracted attention in recent years due to its unique composition as well as its potential health benefits. Bee pollen contains essential nutrients such as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3286
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies—particularly in vitamin A, iron, and zinc—remain a significant global health issue, especially among preschool-aged children, pregnant women, and the elderly. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 50% of preschool children and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3285
The rising demand for functional foods has driven innovation in developing nutrient-dense snacks for active individuals. This study investigates the formulation and nutritional profiling of sports bars fortified with Prosopis cineraria (Sangria), a desert plant valued for its nut...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3283
Aim: The work aimed at producing composite flour from blends of sorghum, lima beans and cocoyam flour to address micro and macronutrient deficiencies, improve functional properties and as value addition to the utilization of local crops. Methodology: Composite flour was produced...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i3284