Aims: This study was intended to investigate and quantify the phytochemicals and the antioxidant activities of fresh and powdered wheatgrass. Study Design: The experiment was performed by solvent extraction technique for determining the phytochemicals of wheatgrass samples. Plac...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i230370
Introduction: In Côte d'Ivoire, there is an imbalance between the dietary intake and the nutritional requirements of school-aged children. The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of food diversification, namely sweet potato, soya and cowpea, on vitamin A, D and E pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130369
Åshild Andreassen, Nana Yaa Ohene Asare, Anne Marie Bakke, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Anne Marthe Jevnaker, Olavi Junttila, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse, Per Brandtzæg, Knut Helkås Dalen, Knut Tomas Dalen, Richard Meadow, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2021
Genetically modified carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) line IFD-25958-3 with product name Moonberry™, expresses three introduced traits. The dfr gene from Petunia x hybrida and the f3′5′h gene from Viola hortensis, coding for dihydroflavonol 4-reductase (DFR) and flavonoid 3′,...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130358
Åshild Kristin Andreassen, Anne Marie Bakke, Knut Kelkås Dahl, Knut Thomas Dalen, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Arne Mikalsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse, Per Brandtzæg, Olavi Junttila, Richard Meadow, Kåre Magnus Nielsen & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl Sorteberg·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2021
Soybean A5547-127 expresses the phosphinothricin - N - acetyltransferase (pat) gene from the soil bacterium Streptomyces viridochromogenes. The encoded PAT protein confers tolerance to the active herbicidal substance glufosinate-ammonium. Bioinformatics analyses of the inserted D...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130362
Åshild Kristin Andreassen, Nana Yaa Ohene Asare, Anne Marie Bakke, Knut Kelkås Dahl, Knut Thomas Dalen, Kåre Magnus Nielsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse, Per Brandtzæg, Olavi Junttila, Richard Meadow & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl Sorteberg·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2021
Soybean MON 87701 expresses the cry1Ac gene from Bacillus thuringiensis. The encoded Cry1Ac protein confers resistance against specific lepidopteran pests. Updated bioinformatics analyses of the inserted DNA and flanking sequences in soybean MON 87701 have not indicated a potenti...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130364
Åshild Kristin Andreassen, Anne Marie Bakke, Knut Kelkås Dahl, Knut Thomas Dalen, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Arne Mikalsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse, Per Brandtzæg, Olavi Junttila, Richard Meadow, Kåre Magnus Nielsen & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl Sorteberg·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2021
Soybean MON 89788 expresses the cp4 epsps gene from the plant pathogenic bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens (Rhizobium radiobacter) sp. strain CP4. The encoded enzyme 5enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (CP4 EPSPS) protein confers tolerance to the active herbicidal substa...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130366
Fish is a nutrient dense food of animal origin commonly consumed across lifecycle. Different species are found across continents based on many factors with varying benefits of which health is key. The nutrition benefits of fish are not fully understood among youths as many consu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130360
Åshild Kristin Andreassen, Anne Marie Bakke, Knut Kelkås Dahl, Knut Thomas Dalen, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Arne Mikalsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse, Per Brandtzæg, Olavi Junttila, Richard Meadow, Kåre Magnus Nielsen & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl Sorteberg·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2021
Soybean A2704-12 expresses the phosphinothricin-N-acetyltransferase (pat) gene, from the soil bacterium Streptomyces viridochromogenes. The encoded PAT protein confers tolerance to the active herbicidal substance glufosinate-ammonium. Bioinformatics analyses of the inserted DNA a...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130357
Åshild Andreassen, Nana Yaa Ohene Asare, Anne Marie Bakke, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Anne Marthe Jevnaker, Olavi Junttila, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse, Per Brandtzæg, Knut Helkås Dalen, Knut Tomas Dalen, Richard Meadow, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2021
Genetically modified carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) line IFD-26407-2 with product name Moonvelvet™, expresses three introduced traits. The cytb5 gene and the f3′5′h (Hf1) gene from Petunia x hybrida, coding for cytochrome b5 (CYTB5) and flavonoid 3′,5′hydroxylase (F3′5′H),...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130353
Åshild Andreassen, Nana Yaa Ohene Asare, Anne Marie Bakke, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Anne Marthe Jevnaker, Olavi Junttila, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse, Per Brandtzæg, Knut Helkås Dalen, Knut Tomas Dalen, Richard Meadow, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2021
Genetically modified carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) line 123.8.12 with product name Moonaqua™, expresses three introduced traits. The dfr gene from Petunia x hybrida and the f3′5′h (Hf1) gene from Viola sp., coding for dihydroflavonol 4-reductase (DFR) and flavonoid 3′,5′-h...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130355
This work studied the effect of different proportions of ascorbic acid on the physical and proximate properties on wheat-acha composite bread. Bread was produced from wheat (Triticum aestivum) and acha (Digitaria exilis) composite flours. The wheat: acha ratios used were 100:0, 9...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130352
Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the heavy metals pollution status and health risks assessment of the vegetables grown at Danbatta irrigation lands. Study Design: The research involved the collection of soil, water and cultivated vegetable from irrigation lands as we...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130354
Increasing consumer demand for natural products have renewed food industry attention in bio preservation. Lactic acid bacteria are of particular interest as effective alternative to chemical preservation because of their food grade status. This work explores the effect of antifun...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130350
Abiodun Omowonuola Adebayo-Oyetoro, Olawale Paul Olatidoye, Taiwo Joy Bamikole, Christianah Ose Igene & Oluwafemi Jeremiah Coker·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2021
Complementary food produced from fermented maize and sprouted velvet bean flour in ratios 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40, 50:50 and 100% maize (control) was studied in this research work. Proximate composition, anti-nutritional and sensory properties of the blends was evaluated using...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130351
Aims: Malnutrition among children, especially stunting is a public health problem in Cameroon. This study assesses the impact of zinc supplementation of children and nutrition education of mothers on the nutritional status of the children in the Bangang rural community. Study Des...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i130348