Goat milk, known for its superior digestibility, bioactive composition and low allergenicity, is a promising source for the development of functional dairy sweets. However, its distinct flavor and textural limitations often reduce consumer acceptance. Integrating fruit pulps, suc...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71780
The worldwide functional food industry has grown at an unprecedented rate, with functional dairy products emerging as a prominent category due to its intrinsic nutritional value and consumer appeal. The incorporation of herbal extracts into dairy matrices is a ground-breaking str...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71781
Aims: The genotoxic safety of the extract Zembrin® of the medicinal plant S. tortuosum was evaluated. Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E.Br. (S. tortuosum) is a succulent plant found in South Africa. Whereas the number of toxicological evaluations of Zembrin® is limited, the purpose of...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71777
Alimi John Praise, Akanni Abubakar Adegboyega, Alimi Janet Omolola, Ayanda, Ifedapo Solomon, Omopariola Modupe Folashayo & Oledibe Chioma Francisca·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
Physical properties of food determine the consumer perception, which is instrumental in influencing preference for such food, while proximate properties depict the nutritional value that food can provide. This study was conducted to determine the physical and proximate compositio...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71778
In this study, an attempt has been made to replace the table sugar with alternatives that offer additional health benefits to the host and not just the empty calories. Kinnow nectar has been prepared with 100% replacement of table sugar with honey and jaggery. The study also focu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71775
Since oysters are filter feeders, they collect harmful bacteria from their environment, which can be a serious health risk when eaten raw. Commercially sold oysters (Magallana bilineata) from Pagadian City, (Magallana gigas) from Dapitan City, and (Magallana spp.) in Ozamiz City...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71776
Ice cream is a beloved frozen dessert that holds a special place in the diet and culture of Bangladeshi people. With the rapid growth of the ice cream industry in Bangladesh, its consumption has significantly increased across all age groups. This review explores the multifaceted...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71774
Condensed Molasses Solubles (CMS) is a processed waste liquid by-product of the Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) industry, which was found to contain organic material using the Single Cell Protein (SCP) method. The SCP method is a microbial fermentation process with organic industrial...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71772
Protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency in young children remain a significant concern in developing countries. This study aimed to use locally available foods to produce complementary flours that would meet the energy and nutrient requirements of young children....
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71773
Aim: The present study assess the consumption behavior of vitamin A biofortified orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) among agricultural educators in tertiary institutions in Ondo State, Nigeria, and to explore the relationship between their knowledge, perceptions, and actual consu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71771
The increasing demand for plant-based foods has led to the innovation of nutritious meat analogues. Ethical and health concerns related to red meat have driven demand for meat analogues using sustainable crops like soy, amaranth, and jackfruit. Roasting jackfruit seeds enhances n...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71767
Seafood accumulate contaminants primarily by uptake through the skin and gills, surface contacts with sediments, industrial effluent, wastewater, and food consumed. Health risk assessment is a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the risk posed to human health by the actual...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71768
J. Antonio Cortiñas, Mª Eva Fernandez-Conde, Liwayway P. Taglinao, Dipti Bisarya, Rizwan Rafique, Rohan Nambiar, Vinai Kumar & Sajid Fiaz·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol found in plants and fruits like grapes, berries, and peanuts, and is notably present in red wine. It acts as a phytoalexin, produced in response to stress or pathogen attack. Its content is influenced by eco-geographic factors such as humidity...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71769
Background: Probiotic beverages based on cereal and millet are popular due to their numerous health benefits and as non-dairy alternative-suitability for lactose intolerant people. These beverages have probiotic strains like Lactobacillus and Streptococcus. Probiotic formulations...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71770
Aim: The purpose of this investigation was to quantify the amounts of organochlorine insecticide residues present in packaged herbal teas sold within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria, and to assess the likely health risks connected with their consumption. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i71765