Nectarines and oats are good sources of vitamins and minerals needed for healthy growth, especially for children at weaning age; they are also widely available in the Egyptian market. They were used to enrich food mixtures for infants aged 6 to 24 months. In this stage, babies s...
This study evaluated the use of some underutilized local crops, whole wheat (aestivum); unripe plantain (R. markham) and Moringa oliefera leaf powder to produce cookies and assessed the proximate composition and microbiological properties. The blend ratio was generated through D-...
The rate of increase in the number of cancer patients in Nigeria is alarming and calls for constant investigations into polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, PAHs and other pollutants. PAHs can be explained as a set of organic compounds which are generated and dispersed into the atmo...
Israel Chukwunonso George, Ernest Chukwusoro Igwe, Chika Ukamaka Obiora, Felix Omologbe, Paige Ngozi Igwe & IzunnaTochukwu Ubaka·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2023
This study looked into the use of a blend of Wheat, African yam bean and tiger nut residue flours for the production of cookies and assessment of its chemical and sensory properties. The experiment used a completely randomized design, a total of 5 samples of the composite flour a...
Enhancing food safety and optimum shelf life can be achieved without compromising appropriate nutritional and sensory attributes of food by application of low-temperature food processing technologies. Pulsed electric fields (PEF), high hydrostatic pressure, high-intensity light,...
The aim of this work was to study the influence of the incorporation of naked barley flour and rice flour in the preparation of balady bread from refined wheat flour. The methodology adopted made it possible to make mixtures with incorporation rates of 5, 10, 15 and 20% for untre...
Background: Child under nutrition is a serious public health concern in a developing country like Bangladesh though significant improvement occurred in the last few decades. Dietary diversity is important for having balanced nutrition and in Bangladesh, only 39.6% of children ag...
Falsa is a small fruit available in summer season. It is known for its sweet and sour acidic taste and cooling effect. This fruit has high antioxidant activity and stupendous nutritional properties. The problem arises when we experience loss of the product owing to its lower shel...
Frozen yogurt is a popular and healthy alternative to traditional ice cream due to its lower fat content and probiotic benefits. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in incorporating various natural ingredients into frozen yogurt to enhance its nutritional value and...
Chika U. Obiora, Mary C. Ezeh, Chukwunonso I. George, Sylvester N. Orjiakor, Chinenye B. Anigbogu, Chilota G. Nwabude & Felix Omologbe·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2023
Food security is a critical global concern, with particular significance in developing countries like Nigeria. Adequate access to safe and nutritious food is essential for individual well-being, cognitive development, and overall human capital formation. In a broader context, foo...