Production of complementary food using locally available underutilized materials has become of necessity to overcome the economic effects on importation. This research examined the chemical composition, functional, microbial and sensory qualities of complementary food produced fr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71461
Producing bakery products with low glycemic index is expedient to replacing the consumption of foods, such as white bread, correlated with cardiovascular diseases. This research looked at the chemical, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and sensory properties of bread made from a mix of...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71457
Diabetes can be caused by various factors such as high sugar intake, hormonal imbalances, and genetics. Eating low-GI meals can reduce blood lipid levels, decrease postprandial blood glucose levels, decrease insulin demand, increase colon fermentation, and enhance satiety. The in...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71456
Present study aimed for the design and development of a continuous ohmic heating system for heating of milk. The holding capacity of the designed heater was 8.24 litre and had a 'tube in tube' type arrangement. The heat transfer area of the ohmic heater was increased by employing...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71455
A study was carried out to investigate the nutritional composition of four different fish species (Wallago attu, Labeo rohita, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, and Rastrelliger kanagurta) sourced from the inland and marine sector comprising both culture and capture fisheries marketed...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71452
Effect of germination and fermentation on the nutrient contents, functional and antioxidant activities of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) flour were investigated. The pigeon pea seeds were sorted, cleaned and processed into germinated, fermented and raw flours. The flour samples obtai...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71453
Tolulope S. Ewekeye, Olasunkanmi K. Awote, Wahab M. Lawal, Esther O. Famokunwa, Abdulrazak O. Adebayo, Titilola S. Osinaike & Oyedamola A. Oke·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2024
This study aimed to investigate the effects of synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), Azadirachta indica (neem), and Moringa oleifera (moringa) leaf extracts on the shelf life and quality retention of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) fruits during storage. Thirty-five (35) red...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71454
The emergence of plant-based meat analogues (PBMA) offers a promising pathway to address the environmental and health challenges associated with traditional meat consumption. However, the transition from meat to PBMA faces significant hurdles in gaining consumer acceptance. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61447
The present study was conducted to prepare nutritionally enriched noodles that have high dietary fiber and essential mineral content that provide various health benefits. The study aims to evaluate the sensory profile of the noodles, prepared by using fortifying flour i.e., sweet...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61448
Amaranthus, commonly known as amaranth it is incredibly nourishing, abundant in calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium as well as vitamins (A, C and folate), fiber, protein. It is a significant supplement to diets because it offers a balanced array of critical nutrients, particul...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61449
Aim: The study aimed at evaluating the microbial quality of conventionally (CV) and mechanically (MC) prepared fufu samples in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. Study Design: The study used 2 x 5 x 2 experimental design constituting two fufu preparation methods (CV and MC), five di...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71450
Aims: In addition to attempting to evaluate the performance of SSF cultures in heated milk, the current study aimed to investigate the impact of refrigeration temperature storage on the fluid bed dried powder of Solid State Fermented (SSF) lactic cultures, such as dahi, yoghurt,...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71451
Storage insect pests destroy food grains in storage. In the present study, the insecticidal activity of red seaweed extract (Eucheuma denticulatum) and neem (Azadirachta indica) was examined against maize weevils (Sitophilus zeamais) and the quality of the stored maize was assess...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61446
Background: A beverage is a liquid prepared from cereals, grains and leaves/calyxes for human consumption. Beverages are classified into alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Objective: The study evaluated the nutritional quality and antioxidant properties of Roselle-tiger nut...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61444
Aims: This study sought to determine the extent of rural women's participation in managing aflatoxin contamination in the groundnut postharvest value chain. Study Design: The study employed a cross-sectional mixed-methods research design involving quantitative and qualitative met...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i61445