The use of antibiotic drugs in livestock production cannot be avoided; it has to be used for various reasons like therapeutics, prophylactic and even as growth promoters. However the irrational use of antibiotics in livestock has led to the accumulation of its residues in animal...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71462
Food fortification has been shown to be an impactful approach in improving micro-nutrient and related functional characteristics of nutrients in some food vehicles. Some of the challenges staring at Nigeria as a nation in the face include postharvest losses, high importation cost...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71463
Feeding practices play a major role in the nutritional status of children (WHO/UNICEF, 2009). The objective of this study was to evaluate the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of children aged 0 to 59 months in the rural commune of Sinder. This is a cross-sectiona...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71464
Microalgae (MiA) have been portrayed as a sustainable alternative for conventional sources of biofuels, several food and feed systems, and renewable energy sources. Microalgal biomass has attracted considerable attention for its potential to produce high quantities of value-added...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71458
Meildy E. Pascoal, Vera T. Harikedua, Gabriela C. Kereh, Yohanis Tomastola, Irza N. Ranti, Phembriah S. Kereh, Fitri M. Otoluwa & Ana B Montol·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2024
Backgrounds: Iron nutritional anemia is anemia that arises due to empty iron reserves in the body so that the formation of hemoglobin is disrupted. Hemoglobin is part of red blood cells used to determine anemia status. Decreased iron intake can reduce hemoglobin levels in the bod...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i71460
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