Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2024

  • Research Article

    Study of Factors Associated with Inappropriate Complementary Feeding Among Children Aged 6 to 23 Months, Western Health Region of the Gambia, 2020

    Maty Diagne Camara*, Haddy Crookes, Oumar Bassoum, Jean Augustin Tine, Mamadou Makhtar Mbacké Leye, Adama Faye, Ibrahima Seck

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 79-97
    Received: 29 January 2024
    Accepted: 20 February 2024
    Published: 13 March 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jfns.20241202.11
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    Abstract: Introduction: Inappropriate complementary feeding practices are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the first two years of life. The aim was to investigate factors associated with inappropriate complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6-23 months in the Western Health Region of The Gambia. Methodology: This was a cross... Show More
  • Research Article

    Artificial Simulation of Saliva's Astringency Removal Effect on Squid

    Ling Huang, Haotian Wang, Xinyi Li, Min Yang, Shanggui Deng, Pengxiang Yuan*

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 98-106
    Received: 07 February 2024
    Accepted: 27 February 2024
    Published: 20 March 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jfns.20241202.12
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    Abstract: Astringency is a common issue in squid processing and consumption. Various techniques such as soaking in salt water, adding acids, and using enzymes have been used to eliminate astringency. However, these methods have their limitations, and the search for a better solution is ongoing. In recent years, ultrasound technology has been proposed as an e... Show More