The proximate composition and microbiological quality of roasted plantain, its sauce, fish and side vegetable sold in River State University and its environment were investigated. The samples were purchased from four different locations namely staff club (SCL), shopping complex (...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030298
The present study was aimed at investigating some biochemical properties and mineral contents in pulp, skin, and seeds of Carica papaya cv. solo 8 as a function of ripening stage. C. papaya cv. solo 8 fruits were obtained from a village plantation in Azaguié area’s (5° 38′ 00″ N...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1030297
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the contribution of the mushroom Pleurotus geesteranus (P. geesteranus) to a good balanced diet. Against the backdrop of three harvests of this mushroom were carried out on the same substrate, this evaluation was made through a physico-ch...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930296
Aims: Garden cress seeds are highly nutritious super grain, that possess galactogogue, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, hypocholesterolemic, hepatoprotective activities and also suitable for celiac patients as they do not contain gluten. This study was conducted to...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930295
A newly released jasmine type, aromatic, high yielding, long slender grain and exportable rice variety viz., BRRI dhan80, suitable for rain-fed low land ecosystem of Bangladesh is advancement over existing premium quality rice varieties. The variety has reasonably conceded the Pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930294
Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis L.) is the most widely consumed citrus fruit in Côte d'Ivoire. They are rich in bioactive compound. Also, their peels or flavedo rejected during consumption have a high content of polyphenols, flavonoids, and essential oils. However, in Côte D'Ivoire...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930292
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) provides all an infant requires for optimal growth and development in the first six months of life. Although most babies are breastfed in Nigeria, only 23% are exclusively breastfed. This study was carried out to ascertain the knowledge,...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930290
The proximate and some essential mineral compositions of groundnuts processed by different methods for consumption were determined. The parameters were analyzed using standard methods of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC, 2005) and Greenfield and Southgate, 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930286
Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is one of the valuable vegetarian sources of dietary protein with good quality amino acids that are very essential for growth. It possesses phytonutrients such as omega-6 fatty acids, flavonoids, antioxidants, and certain vitamins with potential anti-canc...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930289
The global health crisis as a result of covid-19 demands fast and efficient response from global health care system. The evidence of nutrition-based interventions for viral diseases from past clinical trials, and its importance for optimizing the host immune response was reviewed...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930285
Three medicinal plants, were investigated based on their ethno-medicinal uses. Byrsocarpus coccineus (B.C), Terminalia avicennioides (T.A) and Anogeissus leiocarpus (A.L) are used traditionally in the treatment of various ailments in Nigeria. Proximate and mineral analyses were c...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930284
Objective: Ugali is an important meal in many parts of Eastern and Southern Africa and is typically prepared from a single staple food like maize, cassava, millet and sorghum or their composite. The objective of this study was to understand the perception of sensory parameters wh...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930283
Vegetable beverage was part of a balanced diet that make sure the vigor and healthy body. Vegetable juices were rich in fiber content which was quickly inducing the feeling of satiety and also improve digestion. The objective of this study was to formulate and prepare ready to se...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930281
The aim of this research was to evaluate the fungal and aflatoxin content of smoke dried catfish and African bush mango seeds obtained from selected processing zones in Benue State, Nigeria. Thirty two smoke dried catfish samples and forty eight African bush mango seed samples we...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930282
Horsegram is an underutilized drought hardy crop and mainly neglected by the farmers in Northern region of India. However, the present study reveals the hidden comparative analysis of nutraceutical use with well-known legumes like Phaseolus vulgaris, Vigna mungo, Cicer arietinum,...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i930280