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Formulation and Organoleptic Evaluation of Nutritious Vegan Cake Premix by Using Millet and Sweet Potato

Pooja Gupta, Neetu Singh & Alka Nanda · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Health professionals and customers are putting more pressure on food corporations to produce healthier food. Gluten-free flours (for example, millet, sweet potatoes, soymilk, chia, etc..) are growing more and more popular, which is creating new business prospects for food compani...

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Development & Sensory Evaluation of Vegan Edible Basket by Using Multi Grains & Nori Sheet

Varsha Kriti Mishra, Neetu Singh & Alka Nanda · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

The shelf life and material containment of food products are currently being challenged by advancements in food packaging and preservation technology. The uses of eatable cone have advanced significantly during the last few years. The vegan cone is eco friendly and biodegradable,...

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Development of a Ready-to-serve Beverage Using Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Long Pepper (Piper longum)

D. G. K. Bimsara, S. A. S. Jayawardana, R. R. P. Y. K. Rathnayaka, M. A. R. I. Mampitiya & D. M. W. D. Divisekera · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Coriander, ginger and long pepper are well known for the medicinal properties and are commonly used as ingredients in the ayurvedic system of medicine. This study focused on developing a ready-to-serve (RTS) herbal drink using coriander, ginger and long pepper to meet the expecta...

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Physico-Chemical and Sensory Characteristics of Bream Fish Meat Flour

Junianto, Fajar Amali Kurniawan, Bilqis Dalilla Muqoddimah, Rifky Ardytiandi, Salmaa Ishma Hidayati & Silvia Nurafni · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

This research is to analyze the characteristics of bream fish meat flour obtained from different heating methods on fish meat before the drying process.  The research method used was experimental with different heating method treatments given to bream fish meat before the drying...

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Functional and Proximate Composition of Sorghum Starch Complemented with Germinated Moringa Seed Flour

Zubair A. B., Maxwell Y. M. O., Femi F. A., Ohuoba E. U., Jiya M. J., Isah L. R. & Owheruo J. O. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

The effect of complementing sorghum starch with moringa seed flour on the functional and proximate composition of the blends was investigated. Sorghum grains were processed in to starch and moringa seed processed to flour. The following blends were formulated; 100:0%, 97.5:2.5%,...

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Oxidative Stress Markers and Toxic Metals Assessment in Albino Wistar Rat fed with Vigna unguiculata Expose to Biopesticides (Bacillus thuringiensis, Neem Azadirachta) and Agrochemical

Oguh Collins Egwu, Alexander Ikechukwu Ajai, Osuji Chigoziri Akudo, Ugwu Chukwuebuka Victor, Adinnu Chiamaka Maria-Goretti, Okeke Chioma Blessing, Ugwu Obiora Celestine, Obasi Glory Otuomasirichi, Umezinwa Ogochukwu Jennifer, Ugoeze Ucheoma Elele, Dickson Achimugu Musa & Makun Husseini Anthony · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

The study aimed to determine the Oxidative Stress markers and Toxic metals risk assessment in Albino Wistar rat fed with Vigna unguiculata expose to biopesticides Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), Neem seed oil Azadirachta (Aza) and agrochemical (Lambda_cyhalothrin 15g/l and Dimethoat...

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Nutritional Quality of Complementary Porridge for Feeding Children Aged 6-24months from Selected Local Food Ingredients

Wilson Martha & Alex Wenaty · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Flours from yellow maize, pumpkin seeds, soybeans and carrots were blended in different proportions. Formulated flour samples were; MPSC1 (55:15:20:10), MPSC2 (60:17:15:8), MPSC3 (65: 20:15:5) and control samples were MP (75:25) and MS (75:25). Extruded flour samples were assesse...

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Proximate, Mineral and Microbial Analysis of Locally Produced Juice (Kunu, Soymilk and Tigernut)

Ejimofor Chiamaka Frances, Nwakoby Nnamdi Enoch, Oledibe Odira Johnson, Afam-Ezeaku Chikaodili Eziamaka & Mbaukwu Onyinye Ann · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Kunu, soymilk and tiger nut drinks are locally produced indigenous non-alcoholic beverages widely consumed in Nigeria. The beverages sold in Akwa was analysed for proximate, mineral and microbial analysis. The AOAC method of analysis was employed in the determination of proximate...

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Isolation and Characterization of Yeast Associated with Palm Wine Fermentation

Ejimofor Chiamaka Frances, Nwakoby Nnamdi Enoch, Oledibe Odira Johnson, Afam-Ezeaku Chikaodili Eziamaka & Mbaukwu Onyinye Ann · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Wine is a naturally occurring beverage that is produced via the action of yeast cells from fruit juices. The purpose of this study is to produce orange fruit wine and evaluate its quality utilising yeast that has been isolated from palm wine. Although the yeast were isolated from...

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Dietary Isosaponarin is Intestinally Metabolized to Isovitexin, Most of Which are Excreted in Feces without Being Absorbed

Takashi Hashimoto, Jiansheng Long & Kazuki Kanazawa · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Objective: The metabolism of isosaponarin was investigated using a Caco-2 intestinal epithelial model and animal experiment. Background: Isosaponarin is a flavonoid in wasabi (Wasabia japonica) leaves and has unique structure, in which two glucose molecules bind to apigenin throu...

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Varying Levels of Carbohydrate and Fat Diets for Ultramarathon Running: A Review on Performance and Health Outcomes

Owen R. Thornton · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

This literature review analyzed 20 studies (n=147) investigating the effects of a high-fat diet on ultrarunning performance and metabolism. Results suggest that a high-fat diet can improve fat oxidation during exercise and may improve ultrarunning performance in some cases, altho...

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Effect of Substitution of Sorghum Grain by Teff (Eragorestis tef) Grain on the Performance of Broiler Chicks

Amasaib E. O. & Alamin A. A. · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

This study aimed to determine the effect of the substitution of sorghum grain with teff grain (Eragorestis teff) on the performance of broiler chicks. The teff plant has been grown in Ethiopia and is used to prepare a kind of food called injera. The seeds were brought from the Su...

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Evaluation of Breadsticks Prepared from Chufa Tubers as Partial Substitute of Wheat Flour

Hala Hussien Shaban, Gamal Saad El-Hadidy & Alshaimaa Mahmoud Hamouda · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

The influence of using Tiger Nut (chufa tubers) flour (TNF) as a partial substitute of Wheat Flour 72% extraction (WF) to improve the functional properties of breadsticks was explored in this study. Substitution levels by TNF were 0 (control sample), 10, 20, 30 and 40%. Breadstic...

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