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Chemical and Sensory Evaluation of Smoked Fish Treated with Ocimum gratissimum Extract

Okorie-Humphrey Chinasa, E. Obasi Nneoma, U. Enyi Chukwunwike, O. Ukpong Emem, N. Amuzie Nmesomachi & U. Udume Bethel · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

This work aims to the effect of three different concentrations (20%, 40%, and 60%) of Ocimum gratissimum extract on the proximate, mineral composition and sensory acceptability of smoked catfish and mackerel samples. Fresh fish samples were hot smoked in a locally fabricated smok...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i1030544

Evaluation of the Dietary Profile of Basketball Players in the Senior First Division Teams of Côte d’Ivoire

K. Diallo, D. A. Sess-Tchotch, A. H. Yépié, A. R. Kouadjo, N’guessan K. & L. O. A. A. Anin · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Introduction: Diet plays a fundamental role in the performance of athletes in general and basketball players in particular. For a better understanding of the nutrition of the athlete, this work aimed to evaluate the diet of Ivorian female basketball players in pre-competitive per...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i1030545

Implications of Safe Street Foods in Dhaka City: An Opinion

Shah Mustafizur Rahman, Anis Ahmed & A. S. M. Giasuddin · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Street foods play an important role in large group of economic people in the Dhaka city. And it is also the major source of income for floating vendors. Huge numbers of vendors sell dishes, snacks, fruits, and beverages in the megacity of Dhaka. The objective of this article is t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i1030541

Effect of Sowing Date and Phosphorus on Growth, Seed Yield and Quality of Fenugreek

Shamsun Nahar, Tahmina Mostarin, Khaleda Khatun, Akhi Akter, Tahira Begum, Abdullah Salfe Al Shamim, Faysal-Al Mamun, Abdullah All Imtiaz, Mahbub Iqbal & Md. Abdus Samad · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

The effect of sowing date (three sowing dates viz., S1= 01 November, S2= 15 November and S3= 30 November) and phosphorus levels (four phosphorus fertilizer levels viz., P0= Control, P1= 35 kg P ha-1, P2= 45 kg P ha-1 and P3= 55 kg P ha-1) on growth, seed yield and quality of fenu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i1030539

Effects of Mucuna Milk (Mucuna pruriens L.) on Body Weight and Serum Biochemistry in Rats Fed Hyperlipidaemic Diet

Bidja Abena Marie Thérèse, Mang Yannick Dimitry, Djiogue Manejo Josiane Edith, Abdou Bouba Armand & Njintang Yanou Nicolas · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Aims: to investigate the potential of Mucuna milk to influence weight gain, blood lipid levels and redox status in a rat model on a high-fat diet. Study Design: 42 healthy male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 7 groups of 6 rats. Group I received a standard diet; Group II w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i1030540

Production and Quality Assessment of Biscuit from Acha Flour Supplemented with Pigeon Pea

James Abiodun Adeyanju, Olubunmi Dupe Alabi, Adekanmi Olusegun Abioye, Abiola Adewale Oloyede & Olayinka Idayat Korede · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

This research work evaluates the production of biscuits from blends of acha and pigeon pea flour. Acha and pigeon pea flour were blended in the ratio 95:5, 90:10, 85:15, 80:20 and 100:0 (control) to produce biscuits. Biscuits made from this blend were analyzed for proximate analy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i1030538

Body Mass Index (BMI) and Cutaneous Lesions among the Elderly Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Rivers State

E. F. Pepple, E. S. Amadi, B. Otike-Odibi & H. I . Bell-Gam · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Aims:  The aim of the study is to highlight that cutaneous lesion can be markers of nutritional status in the elderly. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: This study took place within the wards of University of Port Harcourt Tea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i1030535

Risk Assessment of the Fungicide Luna Privilege with the Active Substance Fluopyram

Line Emilie Sverdrup, Christine Bjørge, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Torsten Källqvist, Ingeborg Klingen, Marit Låg, Erik Ropstad & Edgar Rivedal · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Luna Privilege is a new fungicide for use in apples, pears, outdoor and indoor strawberries, outdoor and indoor lettuces, peas, beans and indoor tomatoes, and contains the new active substance fluopyram. VKM was requested by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority to consider the pos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i1030530

Risk Assessment of the Fungicide Talius with the Active Substances Proquinazid

Line Emilie Sverdrup, Christine Bjørge, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Torsten Källqvist, Ingeborg Klingen, Marit Låg, Edgar Rivedal, Erik Ropstad & Steinar Øvrebø · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Talius is a new fungicide containing the new active substance proquinazid. Talius is a fungicide against cereal powdery mildew (Blumeria graminis) in cereals and grass seed. The risk assessment was finalized at a meeting Mai 29, 2012, by VKM’s Scientific Panel on plant protection...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i1030531

Risk Assessment of the Growth Inhibitor Bonzi with the Active Substance Paclobutrazol

Line Emilie Sverdrup, Christine Bjørge, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Torsten Källqvist, Ingeborg Klingen, Marit Låg, Erik Ropstad & Steinar Øvrebø · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Bonzi is a new plant growth regulator containing the active ingredient paclobutrazol of the triazole chemical class. Bonzi is for use on ornamental plants, such as Chrysanthemum, Perennial Plants, Bedding Plants, Foliage Plants, Geraniums, Hibiscus and Azaleas, in nurseries and g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i1030532

Risk Assessment of the Insecticide Movento 100 SC with the Active Substance Spirotetramat

Line Emilie Sverdrup, Christine Bjørge, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Torsten Källqvist, Ingeborg Klingen, Marit Låg, Erik Ropstad & Steinar Øvrebø · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Movento 100 SC is a new insecticide containing the active substance spirotetramat. The intended use is in stone fruit, pome fruit, vegetables and ornamentals outdoors, and lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers in greenhouses. VKM was requested by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i1030533

Risk Assessment of the Insecticide Plenum 50 WG with the Active Substances Pymetrozine

Line Emilie Sverdrup, Christine Bjørge, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Torsten Källqvist, Ingeborg Klingen, Marit Låg, Edgar Rivedal, Erik Ropstad & Steinar Øvrebø · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Plenum is a new insecticide containing the new active substance pymetrozine. Plenum is an insecticide against different pests in ornamentals, lettuce, cucumber and tomato in greenhouse and against pollen beetles in oilseed- and turnip rapes. The risk assessment was finalized at a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i1030534

Evaluation of the Arguments in the Appeal from Bayer Crop Science of the Decision Made by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority on the Fungicide Infinito with the Active Substances Fluopicolide and Propamocarb

Line Emilie Sverdrup, Christine Bjørge, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Torsten Källqvist, Ingeborg Klingen, Marit Låg & Erik Ropstad · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Infinito is a new fungicide containing the two active substances fluopicolide and propamocarb-HCl intended to protect potatoes against the blight pathogen Phytophtora infestans. Fluopicolide is a new active substance in Norway, while propamocarb-HCl is already approved in several...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i930525

Risk Assessment of the Biological Control Product «Gulløyelarver» with the Active Organism Chrysoperla Carnea

Torsten Källqvist, Katrine Borgå, Hubert Dirven, Ole Martin Eklo, Merete Grung, Jan Ludvig Lyche, Marit Låg, Asbjørn Magne Nilsen & Line Emilie Sverdrup · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Gulløyelarver (green lacewing larvae, Chrysoperla carnea) is a product for biological control. The application is for use against aphids in green-houses and tunnels. Gulløyelarver was used in Norway from 1985-1993. An assessment in 2001 concluded however that the use of products...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i930526