Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016

  • Postharvest Changes in Physicochemical Properties and Levels of Some Inorganic Elements in Sugar Apple (Annona squamosal L.) Fruits of Coast Region, Tanzania

    Esther Hellen Lugwisha, Christina Fabian, Othman Chande Othman

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 41-48
    Received: 20 April 2016
    Accepted: 28 April 2016
    Published: 11 May 2016
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    Abstract: The physicochemical composition of sugar apple (Annona squamosa L.) fruits from Kibaha, Coast Region 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-ind... Show More
  • Mutational Improvement of Lactobacillus acidophilus GH 201 Intended for Ground Beef Preservation in Refrigerator Storage

    Alireza Goodarzi, Hrachya Hovhannisyan, Andranik Barseghyan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 49-54
    Received: 20 April 2016
    Accepted: 28 April 2016
    Published: 11 May 2016
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    Abstract: Lactic acid bacteria widely used in food preservation at refrigerator temperatures due to their ability produce high amount of hydrogen peroxide and/or other antibacterial substances at refrigerator temperatures to inhibit food-borne pathogens and psychrophilic spoilage microorganisms. In order to improve of bio-preservation efficacy of Lactobacill... Show More
  • Awareness in the Context of Prevalence of Vitamin A Deficiency Among Households in Western Kenya Using a Cross-Sectional Study

    Mary Anyango Oyunga, David Okeyo Omondi, Fredrick Kobina Ebo Grant

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 55-64
    Received: 20 April 2016
    Accepted: 29 April 2016
    Published: 13 May 2016
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    Abstract: Increasing awareness of the role of vitamin A (VA) in human health has led to international efforts to eliminate VA deficiency (VAD) as a public health problem. This paper examined community awareness of existence, signs and symptoms, causes, control of VAD as well as attitudes, so as to identify knowledge gaps among health workers and caretakers/m... Show More
  • Analysis on the Current Situation of Domestic Health Food in China

    Wang Yuwei, Li Ruifeng, Hu Lingjuan, Geng Dongmei, Wen Zhanquan, Guo Dongmei, Zhao Jing, Li Qi, Shen Pengyue, Yan Fangyuan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 65-69
    Received: 22 April 2016
    Accepted: 4 May 2016
    Published: 20 May 2016
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    Abstract: Objective: To understand the current situation of China's health food, and to provide a reference for the development of Healthcare Industry. Methods: Create a database of China's health food information from China Food and Drug Administration website. Conduct a systemic analysis of the regional distribution, annual distribution, dosage forms distr... Show More
  • Bacterial Ecology of the ‘‘Kaddid’’, Typical Dried Meat of the North Africa, During Its Traditional Fermentation

    H. Mahdjoub Bessam, M. Missouri, S. Kridech

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2016
    Pages: 70-77
    Received: 6 April 2016
    Accepted: 25 April 2016
    Published: 30 May 2016
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    Abstract: The development of lactic fermentations for transformation and bio conservation of meat, part of the indigenous flora of the 'Kaddid' is very promotable, due to their adaptability to the conditions of fermentation. The objective of this study is the selection of indigenous strains of the Lactobacillus genus highly acidifying by phenotypic and bioch... Show More