Rural women engaged in agriculture play a pivotal role in household food production and consumption decisions. However, their own nutritional well-being is often compromised due to socio-economic constraints, limited dietary diversity, and lack of access to nutrition-related info...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i81796
Aims: To establish the levels of knowledge of vendors and consumers on acrylamide in selected foods vended in informal settlements. Study Design: Cross-sectional study design. Place and Duration of Study: Kibera Informal settlements, Nairobi City County, May 2021. Methodology: Sa...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71793
Aims: The study aimed to assess the prevalence and quantification of aflatoxin levels in groundnut flour sold in local markets in the central and southern regions of Malawi. Specifically, to determine aflatoxin (B1, B2, G1, and G2) levels in groundnut flour (nsinjiro). Liver canc...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71794
This study was undertaken to develop microencapsulated powders of Hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) seed oil utilizing maltodextrin and inulin as encapsulating wall materials through spray drying technology. The investigation primarily focused on elucidating the influence of w...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71792
Food security in Nepal remains a pressing issue, defined by consistent access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food aligned with cultural and dietary needs. While Nepal’s Global Hunger Index improved from 37.1 in 2000 to 14.7 in 2024, around 13% of the population still faces m...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71789
Background: Foodborne pathogen contamination in broiler chicken meat can occur at various points along the value chain, including production at the farm level. Farmers’ knowledge plays a vital role in maintaining microbiological food safety. Campylobacter and Salmonella are among...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71790
As organizational competition intensifies, supply chains are becoming increasingly competitive, pushing businesses to deliver greater value to their customers. Traceability has emerged as a critical indicator of operational efficiency and customer service within supply chains. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71791
Plastic pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century, with single-use plastic straws contributing significantly to marine litter and microplastic accumulation. In response, edible straws have emerged as a promising biodegradable alternat...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71786
Aims: Susceptibility of guava to post-harvest losses is high, which can be addressed by post-harvest management technologies such as application of coatings, which reduce post-harvest loss. This study investigates the effect of various coatings on shelf-life and postharvest quali...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71787
Lokesh Kumar P., Moulidharshan R., Nandha Kumar R., Savitha G., Pavithra M.R., Sabarish M., Tamizharasu T. & Basavaraj Somalingappa Purad·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
The food system of the whole world is under more and more pressure to find solutions to satisfy the nutritional demands of an increasing population, and at the same time, limit the impact of the food system on the environment. The increasing global demand for sustainable and nutr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71788
This study aimed to develop and evaluate mulberry herbal tea with various flavours to enhance its sensory appeal and health benefits. Fresh V1 variety mulberry leaves were shade-dried, powdered, and used as the base for developing herbal teas enriched with natural flavoring agent...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71784
The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Cultural Beliefs, Food Taboos and the Impact on the Health of Mothers and Children”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71785
Background: Frozen foods are gaining importance because of their attributes like convenience, extended shelf life and minimal preparation time. Because of the faced paced life of 21st century, frozen foods have become the inclusive part of the day-to-day life of many working prof...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71783
Indian dairy products represent a vital component of the country's culinary heritage and nutritional practices. However, the growing prevalence of lifestyle disorders and increasing consumer demand for functional, clean-label foods have encouraged the integration of nutrient-dens...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71782
India is facing growing challenge in achieving its nutrition targets under Sustainable Development Goal 2 as it grapples with a triple burden of malnutrition - persistent undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and a rapidly rising prevalence of overweight and obesity. NFHS-5...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71779