M. D. W. Samaranayake

Determination of Functional Properties of Sri Lankan Ambarella (Spondias dulcis Forst. syn. Spondias cytherea Sonn.) Fruit and Development of Vacuum Dried Ambarella Fruit Powder and Incorporated Soup Mix

N. P. G. D. Navoda, M. D. W. Samaranayake, S. L. Liyanage, H. M. T. Herath & J. M. J. K. Jayasinghe · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Objective: To develop vacuum dried (VD) Ambarella fruit powder and Ambarella fruit incorporated soup mix from large and miniature Ambarella and investigation of antioxidants and anti-diabetic properties. Methods: Ethanolic extracts of two Ambarella varieties were analyzed for ant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130381

A Comparative Study on Potential Antioxidants and Antioxidant Activity in Raw and Cooked Selected Locally Grown Legumes in Sri Lanka

L. L. P. S. Lokuge, H. M. T. Herath, M. D. W. Samaranayake, S. L. Liyanage, R. H. M. K. Ratnayake & W. K. S. M. Abeysekera · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

Legumes are important crop species belonging to the family Fabaceae and constitute a significant part in the diet of Sri Lankans, as a meat substitute. The present study evaluated antioxidants and their activity in locally grown legume varieties for potential utilization as healt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i430197

Designing of Ready to Eat Convenient Mid - Day Meal for Children (5-10 yrs) and Adolescents (11-19 yrs) of Sri Lanka Based on Nutritional Perspective

A. G. S. K. Pushpakumara, S. S. K. Madage, N. Gunasekara, M. D. W. Samaranayake & H. M. T. Herath · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

The most prevalent malnutrition issues in Sri Lanka are the protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), vitamin A deficiency, and iron deficiency. Childhood and adolescence are the crucial stages of life which mostly susceptible to malnutrition since their major physiological and psycholo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i730511