This study produced yoghurt incorporated with beetroot and carrot juices and evaluated its phytochemical, antioxidant and sensory properties. Beetroot and carrot juices were prepared and incorporated into yoghurt at different ratios. The treatments were YOBC1 (yoghurt with 20% be...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8898
Spoiled foods can harbour bacteria that reduce food quality and may contribute to the spread of antibiotic-resistant organisms in food-associated environments. This study isolated and characterised bacteria from spoiled meat, egg and milk samples collected around Ladoke Akintola...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8899
Herbal teas are plant-based infusions that may provide functional properties through naturally occurring bioactive compounds. This study was designed to formulate a fruit-infused herbal green tea premix using green tea powder, orange powder and ginger powder, and to evaluate its...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8895
Background: Breakfast plays an important role in maintaining metabolic balance and providing essential nutrients for daily activities. However, cereal-based breakfast foods, particularly those derived from maize, are often nutritionally limited because of their relatively low pro...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8896
Micronutrient deficiency — particularly of iron, zinc, and calcium — remains a persistent public health challenge in India, disproportionately affecting women of reproductive age and children under five years. Conventional refined-wheat noodles, among the most widely consumed pro...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8897
Marion Macortho Maltina Sesay, Rebecca Sombo Luseni-Kargbo & Marian Adama Amara·Asian Food Science Journal·2026
Background: Adolescent pregnancy is a global public health issue that affects both developed and developing countries, including Sierra Leone. Adolescent girls in Sierra Leone face distinct nutritional challenges that are sometimes exacerbated by socio-economic factors such as po...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7894
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and micronutrient deficiencies are substantial public health challenges in developing regions. Traditional cereal-based gruels often provide insufficient essential nutrients and have limited capacity to sequester free radicals in the body. This st...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7893
Growing interest in sustainable functional beverages and the valorisation of fruit-processing by-products has encouraged the development of plant-based tisanes using bioactive-rich residues. This study formulated and evaluated pomegranate peel (Punica granatum L.) tisane powders...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7892
Background: Micronutrient deficiencies remain a major public health concern, particularly in developing countries, where inadequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals adversely affects growth, immunity, cognitive performance, and overall well-being. Food fortification has...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7891
Background: Maternal malnutrition remains a major public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where it contributes significantly to adverse maternal and child health outcomes. In Sierra Leone, especially in rural districts such...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7890
Background: Nutrigenomics examines the relationships between food bioactives and the human genome, facilitating a shift towards precision nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases. Notwithstanding its clinical possibility, the incorporation of genetic literacy into educati...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7889
Introduction: Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, and Cucurbita moschata) are widely consumed agro-industrial by-products that are often discarded despite their reported nutritional and pharmacological potential. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the physicoch...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7887
The growing demand for nutrient-rich ready-to-eat foods has increased the need to understand moisture sorption characteristics and packaging stability of extruded Bambara groundnut-based breakfast meals to enhance their quality, safety, and shelf life. The objective of this study...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7888
Suya, a traditional West African grilled meat product, is highly susceptible to nutritional and microbiological deterioration during ambient-temperature storage. This study evaluated the effects of four packaging materials cellophane film (CF), aluminium foil (AF), glass jar (GJ)...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7886
Background: In recent years, Increased screen time in children is strongly linked to unhealthy snacking habits, characterized by the consumption of energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods. These trends contribute significantly to childhood obesity and poor nutritional health, creating...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i7885