International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014

  • Reducing Water and Energy Footprints via Dietary Changes among Consumers

    D. L. Marrin

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 361-369
    Received: 25 July 2014
    Accepted: 09 August 2014
    Published: 20 August 2014
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    Abstract: An increasing global demand for food is occurring at the same time that water shortages and energy restrictions are escalating in many parts of the world. Much of the attention thus far has focused on supply side factors that can produce more food with fewer resources. Consumers, whose personal water footprints are dominated by food-related activit... Show More
  • Nutrient and Sensory Evaluation of Traditional Soups Consumed in Igbere Community in Bende Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria

    Obiakor–Okeke, P. N., Obioha, B. C., Onyeneke, E. N.

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 370-379
    Received: 30 July 2014
    Accepted: 07 August 2014
    Published: 20 August 2014
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    Abstract: This study evaluated the proximate and micronutrient composition of traditional soups (Nsala, Achara, Ofe-ose and Uha) consumed in Igbere community, Abia Sate. The proximate composition, vitamin and mineral composition of the soups were determined using standard assay techniques. The protein content of the soup meals ranged from 31.77 to 40.20%. Th... Show More
  • Effect of Garlic (Allium Sativum) and Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Extracts on Haemato-Biochemical Parameters and Liver Enzyme Activities in Wistar Rats

    Joshua Adamu Tende, Joseph Olusegun Ayo, Aliyu Mohammed, Abdulkadir Umar Zezi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 380-386
    Received: 17 July 2014
    Accepted: 13 August 2014
    Published: 20 August 2014
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    Abstract: The study was designed to investigate the separate and combined effects of garlic (Allium sativum) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) on haemato-biochemical parameters and liver enzymes activities in Wistar rats. Rats were assigned into the following groups: Group 1: (Control group 1 ml of distilled water); Group 2: (20 mg/kg of garlic); Group 3: (40... Show More
  • Formulation and Sensory Evaluation of Sorghum Based Weaning Food Fortified with Soybean and Unripe Plantain Flour

    Nwakalor, Chizoba N., Obi, Chioma D.

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 387-390
    Received: 18 July 2014
    Accepted: 15 August 2014
    Published: 20 August 2014
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    Abstract: Weaning food was formulated from different blends of sorghum, soybean and unripe plantain flour using a commercial weaning food (Golden morn) as control. The different percentages were 80:10:10, 60:20:20, 50:25:25. Sensory evaluation was done to determine which sample was most preferred in terms of taste, texture, flavour, colour and overall accept... Show More
  • Flow Cytometric Assessment of Lactococcus Lactis Isolates Viability after Lyophilization

    Eliana dos Santos Leandro, Graciela Kunrath Lima, Antônio Fernandes de Carvalho, Odilon Gomes Pereira, Célia Alencar de Moraes

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 391-396
    Received: 11 January 2014
    Accepted: 20 August 2014
    Published: 30 August 2014
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    Abstract: Lactococcus lactis strains tolerance to the lyophilization process is one of the criteria used during the selection of starter cultures in cheese production. The viability of L. lactis strains isolated from silage and milk after the lyophilization process was evaluated in the present study by flow cytometry and cell plate counting. The LIVE/DEAD Ba... Show More
  • Assessment of Total Aflatoxins Level of Two Major Nuts Consumed in Makurdi Benue State, Nigeria

    S. T. Ubwa, J. Abah, B. O. Atu, R. L. Tyohemba, J. T. Yande

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 397-403
    Received: 02 August 2014
    Accepted: 18 August 2014
    Published: 30 August 2014
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    Abstract: The main aim of this study was to determine the total aflatoxin (TAF) contents of roasted cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale), and the roasted, hulled and dehulled groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) sold and consumed in the major public areas of Makurdi Benue State, Nigeria. The items were sampled from 10 different locations based on human traffic d... Show More
  • The Effect of Different Processing Methods on the Proximate, β- Carotene and Ascorbate Composition of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentalis) Leaves and its Product, the Leaf Curd

    Onoja, Ifeoma U.

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 404-410
    Received: 18 August 2014
    Accepted: 23 August 2014
    Published: 30 August 2014
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    Abstract: The study examined effect of different processing methods on the proximate, β-carotene and ascorbate composition of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) leaf and the curd produced from the leaf. Fluted pumpkin leaf was divided into four (4) portions. One was shade-dried, another was sun-dried and the other was used to produce leaf curd. The las... Show More
  • Evaluation of Pomegranate Peel Fortified Pan Bread on Body Weight Loss

    Sayed-Ahmed, E. F.

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 411-420
    Received: 12 August 2014
    Accepted: 26 August 2014
    Published: 10 September 2014
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    Abstract: Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel is a nutritive, antioxidant rich by-product, easily available after production of pomegranate juice and ready to eat arils. The aim of present study was to utilize of pomegranate peel powder (PPP) as a good source of fiber ingredient and antioxidant bioactive compounds to produce value add bakery product based... Show More
  • Nutritional and Phenolic Composition of Morinda Citrifolia L. (Noni) Fruit at Different Ripeness Stages and Seasonal Patterns Harvested in Nayarit, Mexico

    Lewis Luján, Lidianys María, Iloki Assanga, Simon Bernard, Rivera-Castañeda, Elba Griselda, Gil- Salido, Armida Andrea, Acosta-Silva, Ana Lilian, Meza-Cueto, Cipactli Yuridia, Rubio-Pino, José Luis

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 421-429
    Received: 19 August 2014
    Accepted: 30 August 2014
    Published: 20 September 2014
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    Abstract: Morinda citrifolia L. (Noni) fruit harvested in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico presented alterations in its composition and its properties with the process of senescence during ripening and the seasons of harvest.. Various stages of maturity (stages 1- 4) were examined for their physico-chemical properties (moisture, soluble protein, total carbohydrates, t... Show More
  • Evaluation of Proximate, Fibre Qualities and Consumer Acceptability of Bambaranut – Tigernut – Coconut Milk Beverage Blends

    Adedokun I. I., Okorie, S. U., Batu Barizaa

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 430-437
    Received: 18 August 2014
    Accepted: 28 August 2014
    Published: 20 September 2014
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    Abstract: Proximate composition and consumer acceptability of bambaranut-tigernut-coconut milk beverage blends was conducted. Four blends of milk beverage were formulated using different ratios of 1:1:1, 3:2:1, 2:3:1 and 1:3:2 from single milk extraction from babaranut, tigernut and coconut. Two control samples were made from 100% bambaranut and tigernut mil... Show More
  • Timely Initiation of Complementary Feeding Practice and Associated Factors among Mothers of Children Aged from 6 to 24 Months in Axum Town, North Ethiopia

    Samson Yemane, Tadesse Awoke, Measho Gebreslassie

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 438-442
    Received: 31 August 2014
    Accepted: 15 September 2014
    Published: 20 September 2014
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    Abstract: Introduction: Appropriate complementary feeding is critical for the achievement of a healthy growth and development and mere survival of young children. Lack of appropriate breast-feeding and complementary feeding practice are the main cause of under nutrition. An estimated 32% of children under five years in developing countries are stunted and 10... Show More
  • Study for Determining the Presence of Brucella spp, Salmonella spp, E. coli O157 and Some other Gram Negative Microorganisms in Fresh Cow's Cheeses

    Mehmet Emin Erkan, Simten Yesilmen, Aydın Vural, Havin Bilgetekin

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 443-447
    Received: 27 August 2014
    Accepted: 11 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the presence of Brucella spp, Salmonella spp, E. coli O157 and some other gram negative microorganisms in fresh cow's cheeses (n:100). E. coli was determined in all of the samples, E. coli O157 was found in 8 samples and Aeromonas hydrophila was found in 12 samples. In the analyzed cheeses the prevalences of Kl... Show More
  • Physicochemical Properties of Low-Amylose Yam (Dioscorea Spp.) Starches and its Impact on α- Amylase Degradation in Vitro

    Cliff Kelvin Riley, Perceval Stephen Bahado-Singh, Andrew O’Brien Wheatley, Helen Nosakhare Asemota

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 448-454
    Received: 09 September 2014
    Accepted: 23 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: Starches from four low-amylose yam cultivars, cv.Chinese yam, Bitter yam, Yampie and Akam cultivated in Jamaica were extracted and the relationship between physicochemical properties and in vitro digestibility investigated. A direct correlation between starch physicochemical properties and digestibility of the low- amylose starches was observed. Ch... Show More
  • Anthropometric Measurements Determinant Nutritional Status of Urban Primary School Children in Selected Areas of Iran and India: A Comparative Study

    Sahar Hooshmand, Shobha Udipi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 455-461
    Received: 03 September 2014
    Accepted: 19 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: Background: Malnutrition is a widespread problem in developing countries. Information on nutritional status of primary school children are not enough in Iran and India. The present study, made to assess prevalence of undernutrtion, stunting and wasting among urban school children in Mumbai in India and Ahwaz in Iran. Methods: Height and weight of 4... Show More
  • Nutritional Assessment of Exclusively Breastfed and Non-Exclusively Breastfed Infants Aged (0 – 6 Months) at Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria

    Ndiokwelu Chika, Nwosu Odinakachukwu, Uwaoma Eucharia, Maduforo Aloysius

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 462-470
    Received: 10 September 2014
    Accepted: 26 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: Background: The assessment of Nutritional status of infants, aged 0-6 Months (Exclusively breastfed and non- exclusively breastfed) was conducted at Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital, Ogui, Enugu State, Nigeria. The aim of the survey was to find out if mothers truly practice exclusive breastfeeding, the ratio of mothers who practice exclusive br... Show More
  • Quality Evaluation of Composite Bread Produced from Wheat, Defatted Soy and Banana Flours

    Igbabul Bibiana Dooshima, Amove Julius, Okoh Abah

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 471-476
    Received: 11 September 2014
    Accepted: 27 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: The physicochemical and sensory evaluation of the bread produced from the composite flour of wheat, defatted soy and banana was determined. Five bread samples were produced from the proportion of wheat/defatted/banana composite flours as 90%:5%:5% (B), 80%:10%:10% (C), 70%:15%:15% (D), 60%:20%:20% (E) and 100% wheat was the control sample (A). The ... Show More
  • Assessment of Nutritional Status and Prognosis in Surgical Intensive Care Unit: The Prognostic and Inflammatory Nutritional Index (PINI)

    Hedi Gharsallah, Zied Hajjej, Imen Naas, Zied Aouni, Nejla Stambouli, Iheb Labbène, Mustapha Ferjani

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 477-483
    Received: 15 September 2014
    Accepted: 23 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: Background Malnutrition is an independent factor of morbidity and mortality in patients at intensive care unit. The prognostic inflammatory and nutritional index (PINI) is frequently used as a marker of malnutrition but this scoring system was not studied in surgical intensive care units. The purposes of this study were to assist nutritional status... Show More
  • Development and Quality Evaluation of Bread Supplemented with Jackfruit Seed Flour

    Mohammad Tafazzal Hossain, Mohammad Mojaffor Hossain, Manobendro Sarker, Asadur Nur Shuvo, Mohammad Mahbubul Alam, Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 484-487
    Received: 11 September 2014
    Accepted: 25 September 2014
    Published: 20 October 2014
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    Abstract: The study was conducted to develop nutritionally enriched bread with the jackfruit seed flour supplementation to wheat flour. After washing and removing the outer brown layer, seeds were sliced and pretreated by blanching with 0.5% potassium metabisulphite for 10 minutes. The cabinet dehydration technique was applied for drying of jackfruit seeds a... Show More
  • Design of a Premix for Making Gluten Free Noodles

    Silvana Beatriz Sabbatini, Hugo Diego Sanchez, Maria Adela de la Torre, Carlos Alberto Osella

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 488-492
    Received: 22 September 2014
    Accepted: 08 October 2014
    Published: 20 October 2014
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    Abstract: The objective of this work was to select suitable starches and hydrocolloids to produce premixes that allow making gluten free noodles for celiac people and the evaluation of their physical, chemical and sensorial characteristics. Native and pregelatinized corn starch and the hydrocolloids xanthan gum, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and guar gum were... Show More