The study assessed the phytochemical, nutritional and antioxidant properties of a functional tea made from mixture of Utazi leaf Gongronema latifolium), Nchanwu leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) and Turmeric rhizome (Curcuma longa). The three spices were individually processed by drying...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i930524
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
Nemasys G and Nemasys H with the nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora as the active organism is applied for as a plant protection product in Norway. Nemasys G is intended for use against the garden chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) in lawns and Nemasys H against black vine weevil...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i930527
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
Aviator Xpro EC 225 is a new fungicide for use in cereals, containing the new active substance bixafen and the already approved active substance prothioconazole. Prothioconazole was assessed by the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety in 2006, and is therefore not inclu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i930528
This study aimed to evaluate the best methods from extracting natural pigments from tomato fruit wastes by four techniques used to extract lycopene and β-carotene each of them consisting of three solvents: ethanol, acetone and hexane in the following ratios (1:1:1), (2:1:1), (1:2...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i930536
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
Infinito is a new fungicide containing the two active substances fluopicolide and propamocarb-HCL. Infinito is a new generation fungicide to protect potatoes against the blight pathogen phytophtora infestans. The risk assessment was finalized at a meeting Mai 29, 2012, by the Pan...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i930529
Jacinta Abudu, Jerry Ampofo-Asiama, Nazir Kizzie-Hayford, Edward Ken Essuman, Salifu Seidu-Larry & Rosemond Godbless Dadzie·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2022
Food labels are important public health tool that provides consumers with nutritional information to make informed and healthier food choices. This study aimed at determining the level of knowledge and understanding of nutritional information on food labels and its impact on food...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i930537
Background: Oxidative stress occurs due to decreased glutathione inside the body. Some supplements may promote and stimulate glutathione production in the liver. This article aims to investigate the impact of different supplements on enhancing glutathione synthesis in rats’ liver...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i930523
Flavoured tobacco is mainly consumed in India and neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nepal and the hazards are known. Considering the need to identify such flavouring ingredients and a simple analytical method was required to quantify such favouring ingredient...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i930522
Aims: To identify predominant microorganisms in dish washing scrubbers collected from ten different sources. Study Design: Collection of dish wash scrubbers from different sources, pour plating of appropriately prepared dish wash scrub suspensions and subsequent isolation and ide...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i830521
Background: The increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus Worldwide and its complex nature of predisposing one to different ailments like obesity, eye defect, cardiovascular diseases etc. calls for alternative measures in the management of the disease. Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L....
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i830520
To ensure that newly formulated food (A1, A2 and A3) based on local products and commercial love (AT), fed to quail reared in captivity for 9 weeks, did not affect their health biologicaly, biochemical blood analysis were carried out on them at the end of the experiment. The resu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i830518
Md. Imran Sarkar, Khaleda Khatun, Tahmina Mostarin, Md. Murshedul Alam, Most Jakia Siddika, Md. Arif Hosen Saddam, Niloy Banik & Md. Abdus Samad·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2022
An experiment was conducted into the Horticulture Farm of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka from October 2019 to March 2020 this study the effect of macronutrients combination and plant spacing on growth and yield of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.). Black cumin variety...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i830517
Euloge Sènan Adjou, Grâce Metome, Euphrem L. Yao, Oscar Akotowanou, Audrey Vodounou, Edwige Dahouénon-Ahoussi & Dominique C. K. Sohounhloué·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2022
The present study aims to formulate and develop functional breads from wheat and pigeon pea flour and evaluate their nutritional and sensory qualities. Indeed, different composite bread formulations have been made by partial substitution of wheat flour with pigeon pea flour in va...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i730515
The growing need for probiotics has emerged due to the imbalances in the gut microbiota. Changes in the microflora of the gut lead to various disorders. Hence, the consumption of probiotics is imperative and rewarding. They provide various benefits when consumed, including antago...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i830516
Postharvest loss of fruits is a critical problem due of rapid deterioration during handling, transportation and warehousing. Edible coating over fruits is utilised to boost their quality and shelf life. The effects of leaf extracts of Psidium guajava and Aloe vera gel on the elon...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i730514