Purpose: Water makes up 60 - 70% of body, adequate hydration is essential for the performance of student-athletes, but little is known about hydration practices in school sports settings in sub-Saharan Africa. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31673
Aim: The study was focused on the evaluation of different Physico-chemical and engineering properties of cow and buffalo milk-based solar-assisted tray drying khoa powders. Background: Drying of milk and milk products was considered the best way to preserve the milk solids. Dryin...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i41674
Malnutrition among school going children is one of the major health problems in India. School going age is a crucial period for physical, mental, emotional as well as cognitive development of children. In spite of so many efforts of government, the prevalence of underweight child...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31672
Introduction: Fermented Parkia biglobosa seed is a popular condiment in Nigeria which is used in enhancing the taste and flavor in soup and dishes. The study was carried out to investigate the influence of Aframomum melegueta, Zingiber officinale, Allium sativum, Myristica fragra...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31671
Background: Malnutrition remains a major concern in India, with high stunting rates in Karnataka, particularly in Vijayapura. Proper breastfeeding and complementary feeding are crucial for infant growth, yet gaps in maternal knowledge persist. This study assesses maternal and inf...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31670
Aims: Harvest stage of mature cashew apples is of the significant factors that determines their physicochemical and biochemical properties, those properties have an impact on the quality, the processing potential, and the overall valorization of cashew apples. Objectives: This st...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31668
The study focuses on modeling the area under pearl millet cultivation in Gujarat, India, using various statistical methods. The analysis employs both parametric (ARIMA, linear, non-linear and Exponential Smoothing State Space models) and non-parametric (LOESS smoothing) approache...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31669
Pineapple processing generates a huge amount of by-products like peels, core and pomace which are often discarded, resulting in major disposal and environmental issue. These residues are rich in sugars making them an ideal substrate for fermentation to produce value-added product...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31667
Zinc is an essential trace element crucial for numerous biological processes, including cellular growth, immune function, and enzymatic activities. It plays a significant role in human health, with its deficiency linked to impaired growth, weakened immunity, and increased suscept...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31665
Aims: To determine the physico-chemical properties of biscuit produced from wheat, Basil and Lemon grass flour blends. Additionally, it is an effort to create herbal biscuits with extra value and health benefits. The investigation of the literature shows that there is a complete...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31666
Aim: This study aimed to assess the nutritional value of microgreens and their mature counterparts, focusing on red amaranthus, fenugreek, and spinach. Research Design: Comparative Nutritional Analysis-Proximate composition analysis of microgreens and mature greens. Creation of f...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31664
Sandrine Suzanne Beack Bayengue, Rachel Lauve Tchokouaha Yamthe, Paul Marius Koualiagnigni, Cedric Laurel Cidjeu Pouaha, Theodora Kopa Kowa, Loick Pradel KOJOM FOKO, Aristide Laurel Mokale Kognou, Paul Toukam, Colette Elysée Aboudi Etono, Nkongo Raymond Ndip, Mathieu Ndomou, Dhanasekaran Shanmugam, Gabriel Agbor Agbor, Rosalie Anne Ngono Ngane & Clergé Tchiegang·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
Aims: This study aimed to investigate the in vivo antianemic activity and in vitro antiplasmodial and antibacterial activities of beverage and fractions from leaves of Justicia secunda. Methodology: The beverage was prepared according to the traditional method and was further par...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31663
Non-thermal processing techniques for fish and fish product preservation are gaining importance at present due to no loss of properties during heating. Irradiation forms a better option for fish and fishery product preservation due to its lethal effect on microbes. Seafood irradi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31662
This study was carried out to evaluate the nutrient composition, functional, microbiological and sensory properties of breakfast cereals formulated from flour blends of maize, soybean and carrot. Each sample of the flours was used at varying replacement levels (5-25%) to compleme...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31657
This research studied the impact of selected standard processing methods on the functional, proximate and antioxidant properties of soy flours was carried out. Three soy flour samples were prepared using three processing methods (PM1 –PM3). PM1 involves soaking of clean soy bean...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31658