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Effect of Malted African Breadfruit (Treculia africana) Seed Flour Inclusion on In-vitro Glycemic Index, Starch and Protein Digestibility of Fibre Rich Snack Bars

Edima-Nyah, Anne P., Udo, Mfoniso E., Ntukidem, Victor E., Ojimelukwe, Philippa C. & Nwabueze, Titus U. · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

The study was carried out to elucidate the suitability and utilization of malted African breadfruit (Treculia africana) seed flour in snack bars production. Malted African breadfruit seeds, maize and coconut were processed to flour and evaluated of their proximate composition, ph...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i230478

Comparative Study of Iron, Manganese and Nickel Contamination Potential of Disc and Hammer Milling Equipment and their Toxic Effect on Rat Kidney

Blessing H. Isa, Jonathan D. Dabak, Umar Umar Dalhatu & Panshak Kumbet Daman · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Aim: To investigate the effect of hammer and disc milling equipment on the levels of Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn) and Nickel (Ni) contents in maize (Zea mays) flour and the consequent impact on the kidney of albino rats. Study Design: The rats were randomly divided into groups of fi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i230477

Lovastatin Concentration in Pleurotus ostreatus as Affected by Acid and Blanching Treatments Combined to Drying and Canning Processes

E. Y. Mobou, G. Yadang, A. D. B. Begoude, A. T. Nkoue & S. L. Sado Kamdem · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Aims: Lovastatin is a cholesterol-lowering drug produced by several filamentous fungi as a secondary metabolite. Its concentration in mushroom can be affected by many post-harvest processes. In this study, fruiting bodies of Pleurotus ostreatus grown on corn cobs were used to eva...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i230476

Determination of Vitamin Contents of Maize (Zea mays L) Produced and Stocked from Rural Conditions in Cote D’ivoire

Kouamé Désiré, Biego Godi H. M., NIAMKETCHI Gilles Léonce, Konan Ysidor & Sidibe Daouda · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Aims: Maize is prized for its richness in nutrient compounds. Despite its socio-economic importance, maize faces a quality problem that is sometimes very delicate. Indeed, maize during different production, post-harvest processing, storage and transport conditions is exposed to b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i130475

Prevalence of Overnutrition using Body Mass Index in Comparison with Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis among Children and Adolescents in Benin, Nigeria

Oriaifo Sylvester, Abiodun, Philip O., Atimati, Anthony Oyovwikigho & Nwaneri, Damian · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Aim: To compare the prevalence of overweight and obesity among school children in Egor Local Government Area (LGA) using body mass index (BMI) and bioelectricial impedance analysis (BIA) and determine the ability of body mass index (BMI)  to predict body fat mass as measured by b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i130474

Comparative Studies on the Physicochemical Characteristics and Lipid Contents of Desert Date (Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del) Kernel and Pulp Oils

Matthew Olaleke Aremu, Chrysanthus Andrew, Odiba John Oko, Raphael Odoh, Caleb Zando, Abdullahi Usman & Timothy Akpomie · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Aims: This work is aimed at investigating physicochemical parameters and compositions of fatty acid, phospholipid and sterol of desert date (Balanites aegyptiaca) kernel and pulp. Study Design: Balanites aegyptiaca fruit is one of the oldest feed-stocks in Africa of which little...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i130473

The Sanitary Conditions of Bakeries and Food Safety Practices Assessment of Bakers in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

Mohammed Lawal, Sa-ad Abubakari, Shamsiyatu Murtala & Umar Farouk Abdul-Aziz · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

There is a lack of research on the safety of bread in Ghana, although it is one of the foods consumed by most Ghanaians daily. The study, therefore, assessed the sanitary conditions of bakeries in the Tamale Metropolis and further evaluated the food safety practices of bakers in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i130472

Impact of Consumption of Two Street Foods (Tuna Garba and Rice with Eggplant Sauce) on Vital Organs in the Wistar Rat (Rattus norvegicus)

N'Gbésso Amos Ekissi, Yadé Réné Soro, Natia Joseph Kouadio, Gnogbo Alexis Bahi, Gbohounou Fabrice Gnali, Tehi Bernard Sea, Kouassi Benjamin YAO & Allico Joseph Djaman · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Street foods are seen as a public health problem due to lack of infrastructure and basic services, difficulty in controlling the plethora of street food sales operations due to their diversity, their mobility, and their temporary nature. The objective of this study is to show the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i130470

Formulation of Adequate Complementary Food for Children 6–24 Months Using Local Staple Foods in the South-west Region of Cameroon

Marie Claudine Mbame, Bernard Tiencheu, Romelle Feumba, Flore Deffo Tiepma, Arrey Oben Ashu, Achidi Aduni Ufuan, Boris Gabin Kingue Azantsa & Julius Oben · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

Background: Malnutrition is still among the leading causes of death in children <5 years, contributing to about 50% of infant deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa. Undernutrition is the more common form of malnutrition in developing countries, and results from insufficient intake of p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i1230471

Post-harvest System and Quality of Cocoa Beans in the Southern Region of Cameroon

C. Saïdou, E. Tchemtchoua, A. Mahama, B. A. Mohammadou, D. Abolo, A. Ali & N. N. Njintang · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

Aims: Multiple rejections of Cameroonian cocoa at the level of the international market proved that commercial cocoa produced in this country still has an unstable quality. In view to contribute to the improvement of the quality of this product, an investigation was made on the p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i1230466

The Role of Selected Bioactive Compounds and Micronutrients with Immune-enhancing Activity on the Prevention and Mitigation of SARS-CoV-2

Ayhan Baştürk, M. Murat Ceylan, Kevser Alaca & Gülçin Yıldız · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

While the world is fighting against SARS-CoV-2, this virus continues to mutate around the world, infecting with new variants and causing the death of people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data, there were over 255 million confirmed cases and more than 5 million...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i1230468

Virgin Olive Oil, A Rich Source of Functional Bioactive Compounds in the Promotion of Human Health: An Overview

Asma Mami Maazoun, Mohamed Karim Aounallah, Chokri Damergi & Sofiene Hammami · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

The prevention of pathologies by diet management is an important public health challenge. The Mediterranean diet (Med diet) is considered one of the healthiest dietary patterns. According to current scientific research, this dietary pattern is linked to a decreased prevalence and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i1230469

COVID-19 Impact on Food Safety Perception among Saudi Women

Welayah Alammar, Arafat Goja, Tunny Purayidathil & Rabie Khattab · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

Aims: The spread of COVID-19 pandemic has increased the global public concern about food safety and hygiene. This study was conducted to assess the impact of COVID-19 on food safety knowledge, attitude, and practices among Saudi women. Study Design: A cross-sectional study using...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i1230467

Risk Assessment of Contaminants in Sewage Sludge Applied on Norwegian Soils

Gunnar Sundstøl Eriksen, Carl Amundsen, Aksel Bernhoft, Trine Eggen, Kari Grave, Bent Halling-Sørensen, Torsten Källqvist, Trine Aulstad Sogn & Line Emilie Sverdrup · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety (VKM) was asked by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority to assess the risk of using sewage sludge as fertilizer and soil conditioner in agricultural lands and park areas as well as sludge mixed with soil sold to private households...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i1130458

Multifunctional Bioactive Peptides from Germinated Soy (Glycin max) and Voandzou (Vigna subterranea) Beans: In-vitro Anti-Diabetic Potential through α-amylase α-glucosidase Inhibition, and Antioxidant Ability by DPPH Reducing

Ginette Gladys Doué, Rose-Monde Mégnanou & Thierry Lessoy Zoué · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2021

Legumes, protein-rich foods containing various peptides, offer the possibility of modulating both sugar absorption and free radical production, in order to prevent diabetes and oxidative stress diseases. This study aimed to reveal the antioxidant and anti-diabetic potential of pe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i1130463