Lalzarzova Fanai, Kavitha Rajagaopal, Aparna C. Babu, Renuka Nayar, Sathu T., Jess Vergis, Asha K, Aswathi P.B., Deepika Roy & Hariharan R·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
Aims: To develop and evaluate biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) packaging films incorporated with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) and assess their effects on the physico-chemical characteristics as well as the shelf life of pork chops under frozen condition Study design: It...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31644
Aims: To assess salt literacy levels among adults in remote communities of Bayelsa State and examine its association with educational attainment. Study Design: The study was a community-based cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Conducted in selected communities...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21643
Aims: Nutritional benefits of sweet potato blended into Rasmalai was explored in this study by developing a value-added Rasmalai. This work aimed to facilitate utilization of sweet potato pulp not only increases nutritive value of product but also improved sensory quality. This s...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21639
Introduction: Fast-food vendors play a crucial role in meal preparation and provision for a significant portion of the population. However, little is known about their nutritional knowledge and practices, particularly in relation to diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs)....
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21640
The present study investigated membrane fouling during the clarification of pineapple juice after pretreatment with egg albumin. Pineapple (Ananascomosus L., Merril) is the most popular tropical non-citrus fruits, mainly because of their attractive aroma, refreshing flavour and B...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21641
Complimentary food is any food or drink given to infants in addition to breast milk or formula when breast milk alone is no longer enough to meet their nutritional needs. This experiment was conducted to evaluate the nutritional qualities of complementary food produced from malte...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21642
Unsatisfactory hygienic practices can lead to food-borne pathogen contamination in fish and fishery products, posing serious health concerns for consumers. This study assessed the food safety practices, their associated factors, and microbial contamination levels of fried Nile Pe...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21638
The study was aimed at utilizing brown rice, germinated amaranth and moringa seed powder in the development of nutritious extruded product. The extruded product was optimized by employing Response Surface Methodology using Central Composite Rotatable Design (CCRD). The experiment...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21635
Nikhil Bangale, Amit Gupta, Amit Saha, CH Sandeep, Deepak Shukla, Jaidev Sudagani, Jayakrishnan B, Jimit N Vadgama, Kabir Hossain, Nitin Jain & Saket Kant·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2025
Aims: Despite the inconsistent findings in existing literature, micronutrients such as vitamins A, C, D, and E, and trace elements like zinc and selenium, are crucial for sustaining immune competence. The study aimed to capture valuable insights from healthcare professionals (HCP...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21636
Justicia heterocarpa (mwidu) is a popular indigenous leafy vegetable picked wild in rural regions of Morogoro, Tanzania, during the wet seasons. This research examined the impact of processing on micronutrients, total phenols, and anti-nutrient content. The fresh leaves (FL) unde...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21637
Adequate nutritional practices during early and early childhood are essential to ensure the growth, health and development of the full potential of these children (1). These practices begin with exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of the child's life (2), then contin...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21633
Pupuru, a cassava-derived food product, has gained significant popularity globally, with its demand steadily increasing. However, one of the major defects of pupuru is its lack of essential nutrients, particularly beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. The study explored the be...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21634
Aims: To assess the microbiological quality of beef marketed in commune I of Bamako district to determine its level of contamination and identify the main pathogens present. This study is based on the hypothesis that the microbiological quality of meat sold in the markets studied...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21632
Little attention has been paid to on-farm cocoa fermentation practices, leading to poor-quality cocoa beans. A cross-sectional study was conducted in three agroecological zones of Uganda (Lake Victoria Crescent, Western Rangelands, and Lake Albert Crescent) to investigate on-farm...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21629
Aims: This study aimed to develop a pineapple-based whey beverage enriched with banana pseudostem extract and ginger, leveraging their nutritional and functional properties. By optimizing the formulation using Response Surface Methodology (RSM), the research sought to create a nu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i21630