Potato (Solanum tuberosum) belongs to the Solanaceae family. Potatoes are third in the world's food crops for human consumption, behind rice and wheat. In order to enhance and preserve the productivity and quality of the potato crop, disease prevention is essential. The paper aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121918
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and Delonix regia flower extracts on the quality and storage stability of buffalo milk paneer under refrigeration (4±1°C). Aqueous extracts of both flowers were incorporated individually and in comb...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121917
Growing demand for functional dairy beverages has encouraged the development of nutrient-enriched, reduced-sugar formulations. Carrot juice is a rich source of β-carotene, phenolics, minerals, and antioxidants, but its incorporation into milk requires technological optimization f...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121916
Aim: Mulberry is a perennial and woody plant, being the primary food plant for the monophagous insect Bombyx mori L., has a special significance in sericulture industry and an unexploited potential in the food industry. The study was aimed at preparation and evaluation of value-a...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121914
Dyslipidemia, characterized by elevated total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), triglycerides, and reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), is a major metabolic disorder contributing substantially to global cardiovascular morbidity and mortali...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121915
Growing consumer interest in foods that deliver both nutrition and health benefits has positioned milk and dairy products as a strategic platform for functional food innovation. Fortification of these matrices with medicinal herbs and fruits offers a route to enhance antioxidant...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121912
This study evaluated the influence of three key extraction parameters, particle size, solvent type and precipitation pH, on protein recovery to identify optimal extraction conditions. Two particle size classes (<0.5 mm and 0.5-1.0 mm) and three solvent systems, namely distille...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121913
In Chad, Balanites aegyptiaca is a highly useful species that is conserved by farmers in agroforestry parks, but its long-term survival is under threat. The aim of this study is to understand endogenous knowledge about B. aegyptiaca. Surveys were conducted among local populations...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121911
Energy is a critical input in modern agriculture and food processing systems, influencing productivity, profitability and sustainability. The growing demand for energy in the agri-food sector, coupled with the challenges of fossil fuel depletion and environmental degradation, nec...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121910
India holds the third position worldwide in the generation of single-use plastic (SUP) waste, contributing above 5 million tonnes per year. The escalating issue of environmental pollution due to plastic waste has intensified the search for sustainable alternatives, particularly w...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121908
The present research investigates the formulation, processing, and nutritional evaluation of millet-based ready-to-cook idli premix. Biofortified pearl millet (Dhanshakti variety) was incorporated in varying proportions (55%, 60%, and 70%) along with rice and black gram to develo...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121907
Tossou A. Richard, Kpogue Gangbazo Diane N.S., Djissou Arnauld, Da – Costa Yaovi C., Liady MND, Abou Y., Sohou Z. & Imorou Toko I.·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
This study evaluated the potential of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal as a sustainable alternative to fish meal in the diet of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus. The experiment was conducted over 56 days at the Laboratory of Hydrobiology and Wetland Research (Universi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111906
Santhosh K, Yaamini Matheswaran, Esaiyarasi I, Jayadharani D, Sudhin Bharathi M, Sivaprakash P, Sharma Valavan Elumalai & Marshal Nikkitha E·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
The integration of nanotechnology into food packaging marks a paradigm shift toward improved preservation, safety, and sustainability. This review explores recent advances in nanotechnology-based packaging, emphasizing mechanisms, applications, and transformative potential in the...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111905
The study was conducted at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Livestock Teaching and Research Farm to evaluation of carcass characteristics of mutton from Uda rams fed diets containing graded levels of Balsam apple (Momodica balsamina). A completely randomized experimental design (C...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i111903
The experiment was conducted in Completely Randomized Design (CRD), with four major treatment and at ambient storage conditions. At 0, 30, 60, 90 and 120 days in the storage, observations were conducted regarding changes in the physical, chemical, total plate count and sensory qu...
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