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Opinion on the Safety of BioProtein® by the Scientific Panel on Animal Feed of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety

Aksel Bernhoft, Knut Gunnar Berdal, Marit Espe, Siri Mjaaland, Ivar Storrø, Henning Sørum, Mette Valheim, Harald Volden, Marit Aursand, Marc Bertnssen, Gro-Ingunn Hemre, Bjørn M. Jenssen, Magny Thommassen & Anne-Katrine Lundbye Haldorsen · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

BioProtein® (BP) is a trademark for single cell (bacteria) protein, based on conversion of methane, with the addition of ammonia and oxygen, to a protein source. BP is produced by Norferm AS in Norway, and has been authorized by the EU as a protein source in animal feeds since 19...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i430489

Evaluation of Proximate Composition, Minerals and Micronutrient Contents of Finger Millet Herbi Dumpling

Deffodile Bharali, Sunita Mishra, Smriti Mishra & Shivani Sinha · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Finger millet is an important crop in Maharashtra, Orissa, and Tamil Nadu. Millet production and consumption have been on the decline for some years. Finger millet samples were gathered from regional locations in Nashik and Kolhapur, Maharashtra. These were also taken as samples...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i430502

Risk Assessment of the Fungicide Bontima with the Active Substances Cyprodinil and Isopyrazam

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

Bontima is a new fungicide containing the two active substances isopyrazam and cyprodinil. Bontima is a fungicide against the most important diseases in winter and spring barley. Isopyrazam is a new active ingredient with new mechanisms of action that may delay the development of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i430490

Re-Assessment of the Plant Protection Product PROMAN – with the Active Ingredient Metobromuron [Edition 2]

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

Proman is a broad spectrum selective herbicide for potatoes grown outdoors, containing the active substance metobromuron. VKM’s Panel on Plant Protection Products has previously discussed questions concerning Proman raised by The Norwegian Food Safety Authority, and stated its op...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i430491

Risk Assessment of the Pesticide Coragen 20 SC with the Active Substance Chlorantraniliprole

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

Coragen 20 SC is a new product in Norway containing the active substance chlorantraniliprole. It is applied for use in apples against codling moth (Cydia pomonella), apple fruit moth (Argyresthia conjugella) and free leaf living larvae. The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i430492

Risk Assessment of the Insecticide/Acaricide Milbeknock with the Active Substance Milbemectin

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

Milbeknock is a new insecticide/acaricide containing the new active substance milbemectin, which is a microbial fermentation product of Streptomyces. It is applied for control of mites and leafminers. The intended use is as a foliar spray in fruits (apples/pears), strawberries (o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i530494

Risk Assessment of the Pesticide Envidor with the Active Substance Spirodiclofen

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

Envidor is a new product in Norway containing the active substance spirodiclofen. The product is applied for use as an insecticide and acaricide in fruit, berries and ornamentals (field, glasshouses and tunnels). The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) was asked...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i530495

Risk Assessment of the Pesticide Centium with the Active Substance Clomazone

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

Centium is a new product in Norway containing the active substance clomazone. The product is applied for use as a herbicide in potato, carrot, cabbage, brussel sprout, swedes, oil seed rape, pea and bean. The Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research recomme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i530496

The Potential use of Phenolic Compounds Recovered from Olive Mill Wastewater in Food Model Systems

Asma Mami Maazoun, Mohamed Karim Aounallah, Sofiene Hammami & Chokri Damergi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

In terms of economic growth, health benefits, and culture, the olive oil industry is a critical sector for many countries. However, olive mill wastewater (OMWW) is one of the most polluting by-products of the manufacture of virgin olive oil. Several studies have reported that OMW...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i330484

Proximate and Mineral Composition of Aerial Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera Linn) after using Different Fermentation Methods

D. A. Bukola, F. A. Akinyosoye & B. J. Akinyele · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

This study evaluated the nutritional value of aerial yam potato fermented with different methods and other food processing. Aerial potato was subjected to different treatments (peeled, unpeeled, peeled and blanched, unpeeled and blanched, peeled and boiled, unpeeled and boiled) b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i330483

Anti-Oxidative Impact of Liquid Smoke and Thyme Essential Oil on the Quality Characteristics of Chicken and Turkey Meatballs Products during Frozen Storage

Mohamed A. Sorour, Adel A. Abd El-Hamied, El Sayed A. Mohamoud & Ahmad Rashad Mahmoud · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of liquid smoke (LS) produced from beech sawdust and thyme essential oil (TEO) as natural antioxidants in chicken and turkey meatballs during frozen storage. The LS and TEO were added to chicken and turkey meatballs at levels of 1...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i330482

Utilization of Treated Seed Kernel Flours of Some Fruits in Biscuit Manufacture

Mohamed, A. Sorour, Abul-Hamd, E. Mehanni, S. M. Hussein & Mustafa Abdelmoneim Mustafa · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

During the processing of fruits, large quantities of wastes are generated, these by-products contain large amounts of oil, starch and protein that can be exploited due to their good nutritional, technological, and functional properties. However, due to the presence of several ant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i330481

Nutritional Composition of Some of the Most Consumed Cereals and Legumes in Nigeria

K. Okonwu, N. A. Egerton, A. E. Ajayi & J. U. Agogbua · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

This study evaluated the nutritional composition of some of the most consumed cereals and legumes in Nigeria. The study is aimed at providing nutritional facts about these grains, which will guide its consumption based on nutritional requirement of individuals. These cereal grain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i230480

Isolation, Identification and Mode of action of Partially Purified Bacteriocins from Lactic Acid Bacteria in Fermented Cassava Grits

C. V. Uzoh, J. O. Orji, C. O. Okeh, C. O. Nworie, P. C. Igwe, L. I. Uwanta, C. S. Ugwuocha & P. N. Okorie · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

The study on the isolation, identification and mode of action of partially purified bacteriocin from lactic acid bacteria found in fermented cassava grits was carried out. Fermented cassava grits were collected from different garri processing plants and transported with cold box...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i230503

Tunisian Ceratonia siliqua: Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant Activity, Preparation and Characterization of Carob Emulsion System

Oueslati Samia, Mahfoudhi Nesrine, Zar Kalai Feten & Ksouri Riadh · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Ceratonia siliqua were screened for their polyphenol content and antioxidant ability. A formulation of emulsion using the seed oil and galactomannans was assessed. Results showed that maceration contained the greatest amount of phenolics in organs. The best antioxidant capacity w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i230479