Livar Frøyland, Margaretha Haugen, Sigrun Henjum, Kristin Holvik, Martinus Løvik, Bjørn Steen Skålhegg, Tonje Holte Stea, Tor A. Strand, Grethe S. Tell & Per Ole Iversen·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (Vitenskapskomiteen for mattrygghet, VKM) has, at the request of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet; NFSA), assessed the risk of "other substances" in food supplements and energy drinks sold in Norway. VKM has asses...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i830269
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the protein intake of vegetarians and non-vegetarians in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Methodology: Four objectives and four research questions guided the study. A survey research design was adopted for the study. A sample si...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i830259
Gboyega O. Oyeleke, Stephen G. Olawale, Olusola A. Adedayo, Ajisola A. Adebisi, Ibraheem A. Abdulazeez & Emmanuel O. Oyetola·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
Functional, antinutritional, antioxidant and elemental compositions of full-fat sample (FFS) and defatted sample (DFS) Mucuna sloanei (Ukpo) seed were investigated using standard analytical techniques. The results of functional properties (%) in full fat and defatted seed flours...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i830257
Aims: To study the effect different packaging materials on shelf-life and quality of blended fruit leather. Place of Study: The present investigation was carried out at the Department of Post-Harvest Technology and Agri. Engineering, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (II...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i830258
In this covenant of functional foods, the world seeks for new healthier food products with appropriate proportions of bioactive constituents such as fiber, mineral elements, amino acids and phenols. The psyllium seed has good nutritional and pharmaceutical properties; therefore,...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i830256
Background: Despite the complex nature of inter-relationship between malnutrition and malaria, there has been continued emphasis and need to further re-examine the twin issues side-by-side with a view to forging an integrated public health care strategy. Objective: This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730255
Objectives: To study the effect of socioeconomic factors such as birth order, family size, family type, parent’s education level and family income on nutritional status of school children. Methods: It was a cross sectional survey conducted at Madurai district, Tamil Nadu to asses...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730270
Objectives: To provide scientific and practical criteria for Nutrient Profiles (NP) in China in order to evaluate the overall nutritional quality of solid pre-packaged food according to their nutrient composition. Methods: Based on data obtained from a survey of experts’ grading...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730254
Objective: Ogi is a fermented cereal gruel produced from maize, sorghum or millet. The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of ginger and cinnamon on the proximate composition and sensory properties of corn ogi. Methodology: Ogi slurry was prepared from corn and f...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730253
Sorghum is a drought-resistant crop grown widely in various parts of India. It has low protein content, highly deficient in essential amino acids lysine and tryptophan and high anti-nutritional content. Therefore, keeping in view the present study aimed to determine the effect of...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i730252