This research seeks to formulate Garcinia indica- Hylocereus undatus (Kokum-Dragon Fruit) Ice Popsicles (Ice Pops) as a functional, additive free frozen dessert and to assess their physicochemical, nutritional, and sensory characteristics compared to synthetic ice pops available...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2271
Health literacy plays a vital role in helping consumers make informed dietary choices, yet many struggle to understand food labels effectively. In contrast, labels are designed to provide key nutritional information:- factors such as education, socioeconomic status, and label com...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2269
This study determined the proximate and mineral composition of flour blends from cassava starch, millet, and cowpea and their potential applications in the food industry. Cassava starch flour, millet flour and cowpea flour were produced according to standard procedures. Flour ble...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2270
Ice cream is frozen dessert known for its sweet taste. In response to increasing consumer demand for healthier food options, particularly those with a low glycemic index, there is a growing interest in replacing sucrose with alternative sweeteners in ice cream formulations. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2267
Shortbread cookies are a form of confectionery product usually dried to a low moisture content. Shortbread also known as shortie is a traditional Scottish biscuit usually made from one part of sugar, two parts of butter and three parts of plain wheat flour. This study investigate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2268
Extruded snacks were produced from blends of Brewers’ Spent Grain (BSG), wheat flour, and soy isolate in order to provide nutritionally balanced products for both adults and children. Graded levels (0 - 35%) of dried and milled BSG were added to extruded snack formulation consist...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2266
Aims: The present study aimed to determine the powders from the leaves and fruits of Corchorus olitorius and Abelmoschus esculentus, which simultaneously exhibit high antioxidant activity, high nutrient density, and reduced energy density. Study Design: Samples are collected from...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2265
Poultry production is a crucial sector in Nigeria, contributing significantly to the economy, food security, and livelihoods of millions. However, productivity remains challenged by disease outbreaks, antibiotic resistance, and inefficient feed conversion. With growing restrictio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2264
Ogi is known to be the common weaning food used by nursing mothers who cannot constantly afford the foreign weaning foods such as golden morn, corn flakes etc. Most raw materials used in the production of ogi, such as guinea corn, maize and millet are deficient in nutrients such...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2262
Concern over heavy metal pollution has been widespread. Finding the levels of heavy metals in various fish species, including schilbe, semilabeo, giraffe, and elopsmachanata, from four fishing locations in the Anambra River was the goal of this study. After the fish samples were...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2263
In order to contribute to achieve food security in the North of Côte d’Ivoire, nutritional value of shea caterpillars was studied. Shea caterpillars were bought, dried on the sun, made into powder and their composition was determined. The nutritional value of shea caterpillar p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2261
Background: A variety of infant formulas are available in Jordan, which makes the decision of using one formula over another confusing to both parents and physicians. This study aims to assess the nutritional composition of commonly accessible infant formulas up to one year of ag...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2260
Food safety is crucial for both people and the food industry. Faulty food safety is one the most prevalent issues in the Philippines wherein food establishments serve as the main source and means, impacting inhabitant’s daily lives. This study aimed to explore the influence of em...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2259
Inadequate complementary feeding practices, and especially the low quality of home-made complementary foods is one of the main causes of malnutrition in developing countries. This study aimed to develop infant flours from local foodstuffs so as to meet the energy needs and nutrie...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2258
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in exploring the potential use of cassava peels as a dietary component for livestock, particularly in rabbits. The objective of this study was to examine how different levels of pelletized cassava peel in the diets of growing rab...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2025/v4i2257