Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014

  • Preparation of Chitosan and Its Application on Ginger Paste and Fruit Juice as Food Preservative

    Mohammad Tanvir Sarwar, Md. Sidur Rahman, Md. Zakir Hossain, M. Mashiul Alam

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 243-249
    Received: Sep. 30, 2014
    Accepted: Oct. 22, 2014
    Published: Oct. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: Chitosan is a nitrogen containing polysaccharides that forms a semitransparent horny substance and is a principal constituent of the exoskeleton or outer covering of insects, crustaceans and arachnids. In recent years application of natural antimicrobials instead of conventional ones, due to their hazardous effects on health, has got serious attent... Show More
  • Impact of Roasting Processing on Nutritive and Antioxidant Properties of Leafy Vegetables Consumed in Southern Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

    Florentin Acho, Lessoy Zoué, Rose-Monde Megnanou, Gisèle Koua, Sébastien Niamké

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 250-257
    Received: Oct. 19, 2014
    Accepted: Nov. 04, 2014
    Published: Nov. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: African leafy vegetables (ALVs) are considered as available and affordable sources of bioactive constituents such as minerals and vitamins both for urban and rural populations. Five leafy vegetable species (Basella alba, Colocasia esculenta, Corchorus olitorius, Solanum melongena and Talinum triangulare) that are widely consumed in Southern Côte d’... Show More
  • Toxic Trace Metal Contamination (Arsenic, Cadmium and Lead) of Sarotherodon melanotheron (Ruppell, 1852) from Alaro Stream in Ibadan

    Emmanuel Tyokumbur, Tonye Okorie

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 258-261
    Received: Oct. 01, 2014
    Accepted: Nov. 05, 2014
    Published: Nov. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Studies were carried out on the trace metal contamination of Sarotherodon melanotheron from Alaro stream in Ibadan, Nigeria. Fish were collected between January and December 2003 (Dry and rainy season).Muscle, liver, bone, gills, gut and fins were analyzed for arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) using the inductively coupled plasma-mass spectr... Show More
  • Physicochemical and Pasting Properties of Starch Extracted from Four Yam Varieties

    Addy Ransford Nii Amoo, Wireko-Manu Faustina Dufie, Oduro Ibok

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 262-269
    Received: Feb. 17, 2014
    Accepted: Jul. 28, 2014
    Published: Nov. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Yams are not among the most common sources of industrial starch, which are mostly imported at a cost. Exploiting alternative sources of starch would lessen the burden of its importation. Starches from four local varieties of Dioscorea rotundata namely Pona, Labreko, Asobayere and Muchumudu were analyzed for their physicochemical and functional prop... Show More
  • Potential of Community Based Approach for Prevention of Anaemia among Women of Childbearing Age from Rural India

    Shobha Rao

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 270-276
    Received: Sep. 29, 2014
    Accepted: Nov. 10, 2014
    Published: Nov. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Objective: Investigate impact of community based programs for creating nutrition and health awareness of women of child bearing age for prevention of anemia. Design: Intervention comprising of informal meetings, live demonstrations of iron rich recipes from green leafy vegetables and kitchen garden activity. Women with Hb<11 g/dl had to be given iron folic acid tablets and formed the supplemented group (SG) while those with Hb>11 g/dl formed non suppleme... Show More
  • Determination of Physico-Chemical Properties of Pomegranate (punica granatum L.) Fruits of Dar es Salaam Tanzania

    Lugwisha Esther Hellen, Fabian Christina, Othman Chande Othman

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 277-284
    Received: Nov. 06, 2014
    Accepted: Nov. 12, 2014
    Published: Nov. 18, 2014
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    Abstract: The physicochemical composition of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruits from Kimara, Dar es Salaam during open air storage ripening process were determined. The ash, titratable acidity, crude fat, crude fiber, moisture and sugars content were determined by proximate analysis. Ascorbic acid contents were determined using the 2,6-dichlorophenol-in... Show More
  • Biochemical and Nutritional Impact of Celery and Turnip Leaves on Induced Obese by High Fat Diet (HFD)

    Salem Amany AbdEl-Fattah

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2014
    Pages: 285-302
    Received: Nov. 21, 2014
    Accepted: Nov. 30, 2014
    Published: Dec. 08, 2014
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    Abstract: The high fiber diet is reported to have substantial health benefits such as anti-obesity. So, this study evaluated the effect of celery and turnip leaves on high fat diet (HFD) induced-obese rats. Sprague-Dawley male rats aged 4 weeks old divided 6 groups: G1, fed on basal diet and G2 fed on HFD during the nutritional experimental period, G3 fed on... Show More