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Suma Divakar

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Proximate and Bioactive Compounds Analysis of Cissus quadrangularis: Nutritional Significance and Therapeutic Potential

L. Aiswarya, Suma Divakar, N. E. Safiya, U. Krishnaja, Pratheesh, P. Gopinath & K. P. Sindura · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2026

Aim: The present study comparatively evaluated the nutritional composition, mineral profile, phytochemical constituents, and antioxidant potential of five morpho-variants of Cissus quadrangularis, designated as CQ, CC, CF, CT and CP. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i5808

Quality Evaluation of Green Banana (cv. Nendran) in Different Stages of Maturity

Shihna & Suma Divakar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Aims: Banana (Musa spp.) is a globally significant tropical fruit crop, valued for its economic importance and as a staple food that contributes significantly to human nutrition. The Nendran banana variety (Musa AAB) is widely cultivated in the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i111742

Optimizing Conditions for Enzymatic Extraction of Juice from Jackfruit (Koozha) Using Response Surface Methodology

P. S. Bensi, Suma Divakar, K. S. Meena Kumari, C. Mini, Brigit Joseph & U. Krishnaja · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

The central composite design of Response surface methodology, statistical tool was used in this study for analyzing the effects of enzymatic treatment conditions namely; incubation time, incubation temperature and enzyme concentration on the percent yield. The jackfruit koozha pu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i630235

Nutrient Analysis and Enrichemnt of Tribal Traditional Ethnic Recipes in Wayanad: A Sensory Evaluation Study

M. S. Revathy, C. Anitha Chandran, Suma Divakar, N. E. Safia, P. R. Geetha Lekshmi & V. Sreeram · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Traditional ethnic foods are integral to the food systems of tribal communities and are closely linked to locally available resources and cultural practices. This study analysed the nutrient composition of three traditional recipes associated with the Paniya, Mullu Kurumas and Ka...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104413

A Comparative Analysis of the Influence of Various Processing Techniques on Quality Attributes of Jackfruit Seed Flour (JSF) from Different Cultivars

Sreejaya U, Krishnaja U, Suma Divakar & Pratheesh P Gopinath · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2024

Despite the fact that jackfruit seeds have been shown to have a number of beneficial nutrients and bioactive components that provide significant value to meals, they are widely neglected. The study was aimed at investigating the effect of processing on the functional properties,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i91537

Nutritional Formulation and Sensory Acceptability of Fortified Nutrimix Porridge from Indigenous Rice Varieties for Preschool Children

D. Gayathri, R. Reshmi, M. Esakkimuthu, Suma Divakar, N. Chithra & G. K. Beela · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Malnutrition among preschool children (3–6 years) remains a major public health problem in India due to inadequate intake of energy and essential micronutrients, while rice, the primary staple food, loses significant nutrients during milling. This study aimed to formulate a forti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33755

Growth Response of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Varieties in Containerized System for Urban Horticulture

V. Swetha, S. Simi, P.R. Manju, R.V. Manju & Suma Divakar · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Guava (Psidium guajava L.), prized for its nutritional and economic value, thrives in tropical and subtropical regions, making it a suitable candidate for urban container farming. This study, conducted at the Department of Fruit Science, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, evaluat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i121803