The utilization of plantain flour has increased in recent years as a result of its industrial potential and health benefits; hence the more quests for its application in food product development. In this study, short bread biscuit was formulated from wheat and plantain flours mix...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i430216
Background and Objective: Food adulteration is of major public health concern worldwide. The food safety situation in Bangladesh is at an alarming stage due to food adulteration, microbiological contamination and fraudulence. Consumption of milk and milk product are increasing be...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i430214
Introduction: Buccholzia coriaceaseed possesses a vast number of therapeutic applications in African traditional medicine. However, there are still limited information on its bioactive constituents, pharmacological actions and safety profile. This study was designed to prepare hy...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i430215
Aims: There is no data regarding the survival rate of pathogens in party foods held at different temperature and time interval in Nigeria. Hence, the need to study the survival rate of selected food borne pathogens in Fried rice (spiced and non – spiced) served at parties, monito...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i430213
Aims: This study aimed at determining the In-vitro antioxidant capacity, characterise phytochemical constituents, assess toxic and functional properties of African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) seed-enriched Cassava product (Pupuru) flour blends using standard methods. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330212
A field experiment was conducted at Karaikal “the tail end of Cauvery Delta Zone” during Navarai season, 2017 (spring) to identify the optimum dates of sowing and seed priming practices on dry matter production (DMP), yield and yield attributes under aerobic rice condition. The t...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330211
An experiment was conducted to study the nutritional qualities of industrially processed tomato ketchups compared to homemade one and to assess metallic heath risk due to consumption of those ketchups. Eight different types of industrially processed tomato ketchups available in t...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330210
Pawpaw is a fast growing fruit tree with edible fruits which are consumed in many countries of the world. The fruits are edible in its unripe and ripe forms such as in salads, juices, smoothies, soups and for therapeutic purposes. Other uses include in medicine and cosmetic indus...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330209
Background: The knowledge about the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and relevant subsequent World Health Assembly (WHA) Resolutions (the Code), its implementation and enforcement are essential in promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding, especi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330208
Åshild Andreassen, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Anne-Marthe Ganes Jevnaker, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Arne Mikalsen, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Environment Agency (former Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management) has requested the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) to give final opinions on all genetically modified organisms (GMOs)...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330199
Åshild Andreassen, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Arne Mikalsen, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) has been requested by the Norwegian Environment Agency (former Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management) and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330201
Åshild Andreassen, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Anne-Marthe Ganes Jevnaker, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Arne Mikalsen, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) has been requested by the Norwegian Environment Agency (former Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management) and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330202
Åshild Andreassen, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Arne Mikalsen, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Environment Agency (former Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management) has requested the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) to give final opinions on all genetically modified organisms (GMOs)...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330203
Åshild Andreassen, Per Brandtzæg, Merethe Aasmo Finne, Askild Lorentz Holck, Anne-Marthe Ganes Jevnaker, Olavi Junttila, Heidi Sjursen Konestabo, Richard Meadow, Arne Mikalsen, Kåre M. Nielsen, Monica Sanden, Ville Erling Sipinen, Rose Vikse & Hilde-Gunn Opsahl-Sorteberg·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2020
In preparation for a legal implementation of EU-regulation 1829/2003, the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) has been requested by the Norwegian Environment Agency (former Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management) and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i330204
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/v12i330205