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Organoleptic Characteristics of Tiger Nut Drink (Kunu Ayaya) Preserved By Herbs

W. S. Lawal, R. T. Yusuf, A. O. Atanda, Q. O. Hassan, A. K. Alaya & T. M. Olorundare · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Tiger nut drink (Kunu ayaya) is a local drink that has a life span of one day immediately after preparation because spoilage set in. instead of using a preservative that contains chemical that has negative effects on final consumer of the drink, five (5) different herbal material...

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Physicochemical and Morphological Analysis of Millet Yoghurt Powder: Characterization and Quality Evaluation

Teena Thomas, Neetu Singh & Prashant Sagar · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Aim: To fulfil the growing demand for alternatives to animal-derived products, novel plant-based (PB) foods and beverages have been developed and made available to the market in recent years. People who eat too much cholesterol, have lactose intolerance or malabsorption problems,...

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Anti-Nutrients Composition of Starch Isolated from Red and White Sorghum Cultivars Subjected to Different Steeping Time

A. B. Zubair, M. O. Ojo, F. A. Femi, Y. M. O. Maxwell, L. R. Isah & J. O. Owheruo · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Sorghum is a food crop that serves as a major source of calories to a substantial number of populations living in semi-arid tropics of Africa, Asia and other countries of the world. Steeping processing techniques improves nutritional qualities, palatability and consumer acceptabi...

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HPLC Characterization and Sensorial Analysis of Kombucha Based Synbiotic Beverage Infused with Chicory Root Powder (Cichorium intybus)

Anshu, Neetu Singh & Prashant Sagar · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Probiotic and prebiotic drinks are promoters of the growth and maintenance of healthy intestinal microbiota composition. In spite of that, a product that gathers the medicinal attributes of symbiotic multiple yeast- bacteria colonies, like Kombucha, has not yet been explored and...

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Chemical Composition, Functional and Pasting Properties of Sprouted Maize (Zea mays)-Hildegardia barteri (Kpaakpa)- Blanched Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Composite Flour

Josephat Ikechukwu Anyadioha, Roseline Nwabugo Attaugwu & John Ikechukwu Eze · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

The need to develop nutritious food products- bakery and pastry products has attracted the attention of food and nutrition scientists in recent time. This study, therefore, is aimed at investigating the chemical, functional, and pasting properties of non-wheat-based composite flo...

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An Assessment of Anti-hyperlipidemic Potentialities of Ethanolic Extract of Hemidesmus indicus in High Fat Induced Rat Model

Juliana Aditi Baroi, Md. Rakib Hossian, Md. Mustafiz Chowdhury, Nur-Neasha Dolon, Fahmida Maliha, Md. Abdullah Hil Baky Rupak, Navila Nawjesh Lima, Md. Rahmat Ullah & Rafat Tahsin · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

The art or practice of utilizing herbs and herbal preparations to preserve health and to prevent, treat, or cure illness is referred to as herbal remedies. Rats were utilized to examine the lipid, liver, and renal profiles of hemidesmus indicus extract. Compared to the positive c...

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An Evaluation of Anti-hyperlipidemic Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Cinnamomum tamala leaves in High Fat Induced Rodent Model

Farhana Yesmin Peya, Sayma Akter Nirzana, Isratul Jannat Mim, Tasnimur Rahman Khan, Souvik Kumar Mandal, Masruk Alam, Redwanul Haque, Najmus Sakib Minhaj, Tasnia Rahman & Rafat Tahsin · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Background: Hyperlipidaemia is a strong predictor of atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and cerebrovascular disease. A variety of medicines for the treatment of hyperlipidaemia are still available. Life Societies always need to improve antihyperlipidemic medicines. Because...

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Effects of Fermentation and Steaming on the Proximate and Antinutritional Properties of Pigeon Pea Seed Flour

I. G. Lawrence, E. A. Akande & M. O. Oke · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

Pigeon pea is one of the underutilized legumes despite its high nutritional quality. The effect of fermentation and steaming on the quality attributes of commonly consumed legumes have been established but not fully on pigeon pea. This study therefore investigated the effects of...

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Economic Analysis of Locust Bean Seeds Processing and Marketing in Ekiti State, Nigeria

K. A. Abdu-Raheem, F. O. Osundare, O. C. Ajewole, A. O. Adekunmi, A. O. Kolawole & F. M. Oluwatusin · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

This study estimated the economic analysis of the processing and commercialization of locust beans in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Using primary data and a multistage sampling method, 240 respondents were selected for the study. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statist...

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Formula of Mustard (Brassica juncea L) Stick Fortified Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) Flour

Al Muthiah, A. Ita Juwita, Muhammad Fitri & Arham Rusli · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

The use of mung bean flour in making snacks has been shown to increase the nutritional content and functional properties of the product, especially protein, minerals and dietary fiber. This study aims to determine the best formulation for making mustard sticks fortified with mung...

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Assessing the Organoleptic Properties of Biscuit Products at Various Levels of Addition of Bream Fish (Nemipterus japonicus) Meat

Junianto, Sinta Firanida, Fritsan Rizki Jefferson Sihombing, Thania Tiaraningsih, Rama Putra Dinta & Nevan Kenaz · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2023

The research aimed to determine how much bream fish meat flour should be added during biscuit-making in order to achieve the most preferred product. The research method used was experimental, employing four treatments: 0% (no addition, serving as the control), 5%, 7.5%, and 10% o...

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