This study assessed the chemical and physicochemical properties of biscuits made from fermented black bean and cocoyam flour blends. The use of underused legumes and root crops in baked goods has been promoted by the growing demand for functional meals and the need to lessen reli...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3421
Background: Increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with suboptimal diet quality and related health risks. Sedentary IT work may increase reliance on UPFs, with potential implications for nutritional status and overall well-being. Objective: This stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3422
This study evaluated the proximate, functional, sensory and vitamin composition of multigrain akamu sweetened with date powder and flavoured with ginger powder. Multigrain akamu powder was prepared from maize, millet and sorghum, while date and ginger powders were processed separ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3419
Background: CalmiBites is a novel cocoa-oat snack developed using traditional Indian ingredients to provide a palatable and affordable snack option for young adults. Aims: This study aimed to develop CalmiBites and evaluate its sensory acceptability, short-term storage stability...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3420
Chronic stress can sustain activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to elevated cortisol levels, systemic inflammation and metabolic disturbance. Interest in dietary approaches to stress management has increased because functional foods may provide acc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3417
Three tropical root and tuber crops, namely cassava (Manihot esculenta TME 419), white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) and sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas Lam.), were evaluated as starch sources and subjected to chemical modification. Native starch yields were 23.82%, 18.65%...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3418
Sous vide processing, the practice of sealing food under vacuum and cooking it at precisely controlled, sub-boiling temperatures for extended periods, has grown from a specialised culinary technique into a substantial subject of food science research in its own right. This review...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3416
Aims: This study aimed to develop and characterise a maltodextrin-enriched aqueous extract of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. flowers and to evaluate its suitability as a natural preservative coating for selected fruits and vegetables. Study Design: Experimental laboratory study. Place...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3415
This study evaluated the effect of African yam bean and orange albedo flour inclusion on the functional properties of wheat-based flour blends and the proximate composition, physical characteristics, and sensory quality of bread prepared from the blends. Five flour formulations w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3414
This study was conducted to formulate and evaluate a guava-flavoured non-dairy yoghurt using black rice milk and coconut milk as the primary ingredients. Black rice milk and coconut milk were combined in different proportions, with selected treatments prepared either with or with...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3412
Green leafy vegetables (GLVs) are nutrient-dense foods with potential for use in dehydrated forms; however, processing conditions may influence their composition and functional characteristics. This study evaluated the effect of thermal processing on the proximate composition, fu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3413
Introduction: The ongoing nutrition transition in sub-Saharan Africa is accompanied by increasing penetration of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which is particularly concerning among young adults in university settings. However, evidence on UPF exposure in the Senegalese context r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3411
Franck P. Angbongbo, Queen. M. Iragi, Michael. B. Ntwali, Juliette. B. Asifiwe, Dieudonné. L. Nyamaifofe, Alex. A. Lina & Didy. O. Onautshu·Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition·2026
Tomato concentrates are an essential food product worldwide. This study presents a comparative analysis of the physicochemical and microbiological stability of tomato concentrate in Bukavu by comparing traditional heating techniques with the application of essential oil extracts...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3409
Background: Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is a recognised dietary concern among young adults, yet context-specific evidence on students’ knowledge and consumption patterns remains limited in some Nigerian university settings. This study assessed knowledge of the health con...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3410
The global rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and micronutrient deficiencies, particularly in developing regions, underscores the need for affordable, nutrient-rich gruels. This study assessed the quality attributes of gruels produced from composite flour blends of orange-f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i3408