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Effects of Storage Materials and Conditions on Sensory Attributes of Boiled Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam) Chips, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Akpam, C. H., Tame, V. T. & Abakura, J. B. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Sweet potatoes face a significant challenge of rapid postharvest losses, often attributed to inadequate storage methods and unsuitable storage conditions.  Experiment was conducted to assess the storability of various sweet potato cultivars under different storage conditions and...

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Development of Cocoyam, Red Kidney Bean, and Mango-based Complementary Foods: Impact of Fermentation and Malting on Nutritional, Functional, Anti-nutrient, and Sensory Characteristics

Vachefon Heuvey Forwoukeh, Dinnah Ahure & I.G. Agbidye · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Aim: To evaluate the influence of fermentation and malting on the quality of cocoyam, red kidney beans and mango - based complementary foods. Methodology: Flour was prepared from cocoyam, red kidney beans and mango. It was than blend as follows: Fermented cocoyam/ malted red kidn...

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Technology Integration and Attitude Towards New Food as Predictors of Self-Efficacy in Cooking

Marivic R. Lugnasin, Jolina P. Villaruz, Mary Cristine P. Imperial & John Mark B. Lazaro · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

This descriptive-predictive study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of technology use in cooking and individuals' attitudes toward experimenting with new ingredients. Through predictive analysis, the study seeks to identify potential relationships...

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Comparative Study on Consumption of Fibre Rich Foods in Urban and Rural Areas of Southwestern Bangladesh

Shamima Nasrin, Md. Abdul Mannan, Mst Anika Akther, Zinia Afroz, Mashfiqur Rahman & Kamrul Islam · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Bangladesh is facing a large burden of non-communicable diseases. As a possible remedy, the WHO/FAO recommends 14 g of fiber for every 1000 calories in daily diet; however, only a small proportion of the population practices this. The present study sets out to detect the situatio...

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In vivo Evaluation of the Anticancer Efficacy of Polysaccharide Extracted from the Fruiting Bodies of Pleurotus Ostreatus

Md Moyen Uddin PK, Mohammad Sayful Islam, Mohammad Shahangir Biswas, Rumana Pervin & Matiar Rahman · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

This study investigated the effect of Pleurotus ostreatus polysaccharide (POP) on Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma (EAC) cells both In vitro and In vivo. In vitro analysis revealed a dose-dependent decrease in EAC cell viability with increasing concentrations of POP, with pronounced cyt...

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Sack Cultivation of Indigenous Shak: Prospects in Waterlogged Southwest Bangladesh

Shamima Nasrin, Md. Abdul Mannan, Sabiha Sultana, Rebaka Sultana, Md. Abdul Gaffar & Shamsunnaher · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

A study on the Prospect and profitability of Indigenous Vegetables (Kalmi, Helencha, and Malancha Shak) was conducted in Shyamnagar Upazila of Satkhira district in waterlogged conditions from September 2020 to May 2021. T0= Control (No Urea and Vermicompost), T1= Urea (%): Vermic...

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Enhancing Nutritional Value: Formulation and Analysis of Rice Cake Enriched with Green Gram Pea

Tapasya Raj, Neetu Singh & Alka Nanda · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Now a days bakery products are very high in demand worldwide. People are searching for substitute which is healthy to consume as well as help in fulfilling daily nutritional requirement and beneficial for the health. Fortified rice has been used with green gram pea in the sponge...

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Value Addition and Marketing Analysis of Fish Meat Ball Products in Household Industry in Pangandaran

Junianto, Elviana Dian Mustika Sari, Farhan Eka Prasetya, Firda Zakiyatunisa Justica & Hasya Fatharani Ya Sifa · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

One type of processed fishery product in Pangandaran Regency is Mang Iing fish balls. Product processing can increase added value which aims to increase profits. These fish balls are produced on an MSME scale, the quality is not good and they do not have competitiveness The resea...

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Assessing Vulnerability to Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies Adopted by Rice Farming Households in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Olaniyi Oluwatosin Ojo · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Food insecurity remains a development challenge globally, particularly in the developing world. Several studies have been carried out to address the challenge. However, these studies hardly distinguished between food insecurity and vulnerability to food insecurity due to the over...

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Assessing the Impact of Combined Tillage and Herbicide Weed Management Combinations on Growth and Yield of Rice (Oryza sativa l.) in the Guinea Savannah Agroecological Zone of Ghana

Wandaat Y. E., Isreal K & Karl Asekabta · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Rice production in resource-constrained environments with poor inherent soil nutrition also adversely affected by weeds depends on tillage and herbicide weed management systems that provide high yields and preserve soil, and biodiversity. The research was conducted in the Guinea...

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Formulation and Optimization of Chia-based Strawberry Jam: A Functional Food Innovation

Adarsh Krishna S, Neetu Singh & Prashant Sagar · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

The growing demand from consumers for nutrient-dense and health-promoting choices has drawn significant attention to the creation of value-added food items. In this study, we concentrated on the formulation and organoleptic assessment of strawberry jam with chia seeds added for v...

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Characterization and Standardization of a Millet-based Probiotic Beverage Via Physicochemical and Microbial Analysis

Subhangi Panigrahi, Alka Nanda, Prashant Sagar & Neetu Singh · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Aims: This study aimed to explore the potential of millet, a gluten-free grain, in developing a probiotic-rich fermented beverage. The focus was on assessing millet's physicochemical properties for beverage production, optimizing a standardized formulation for sensory appeal and...

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Effect of Processing Method on Proximate, Mineral and Anti-nutrients Composition of Complementary Foods Produced from Maize, Soybean and Pumpkin Seed

Ademulegun, T.I., Akinrinmade, R., Alebiosu, I.A & Adedayo, E.O · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Background: Complementary foods are formulated food mixtures meant to be fed along with breast milk for infants from 6months until completely weaned off of breast milk. Objective: This study is therefore designed to assess the effect of processing method on nutrients and anti-nut...

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Enhancing Muffins: Elevating Physicochemical and Nutritional Qualities through Malted Barley Flour Incorporation

Mohit Khadka, Ganga Sangroula, Kunjal Shrestha & Pradeep Sangroula · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

Barley is mostly utilized for feeding and beer production, with limited use in cereal-based products. Barley is gaining popularity among agriculture and food scientists because of its high dietary fiber (such as β-glucan), vitamin, and mineral content. The current study aimed to...

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