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Food and Nutrition Sciences (FNS) is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in related areas. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of food and nut…
Mablahi Amina Kanika, Imar Djibrine Soudy, Alhadj Markhous Nazal, Oumalkher Youssouf Adam, Yacoub Mahamat Allamine, Akoïna Moursal, 1 1
The inadequacy of drinking water distribution by the Chadian Water Company (STE) has led to the proliferation of private wells and boreholes in the city of Abéché. This study aims to evaluate the microbiological quality of the drinking water from these wells…
Martha Bosibori Ombonga, Mary Nyambeki Omwamba, Benard Odhiambo Oloo
Pork sausages contain significantly high amounts of saturated fat and they have been linked to various cardiovascular diseases. Fat substitutes used to reduce the amount of saturated fat include starch, gums, soy, plant oils, cereal-based substitutes like chi…
Kohshi Kusumoto, Kouyoh Habuchi, Satoru Sakuma, Keiichiro Okuhira
The brain’s blood microvessels restrict the exchange of substances between the blood and brain tissue through the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Methyl-glyoxal (MG), a byproduct of glucose metabolism, contributes to the formation of advanced glycation end product…
Michel Elenga, Thérésia Ibara Beah Inianga, Stephane Wossolo Lingomo, Gedellevie Ryssie Miantoko Zebita, Stève Moulengo Massamba, Yvon Simplice Itoua Okouango, Vital Mananga, 1 1
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of thermooxidation of S. ochocoa oil on its quality and on the biochemical and anthropometric parameters of Wistar rats. S. ochocoa seeds from the Lekoumou department were used for oil extraction at the press.…
Maria Aparecida Nicoletti
The article contains a list of 25 structured technical sheets on fruits and pseudo-fruits that will serve as guidance in improving the quality of health of people, whether with chronic diseases or not. The technical sheets contain data related to the composit…
Archana Mukherjee, Janardanan Sreekumar, Madhavi Nair Sheela, Sheela Immanuel, Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Vivek Hegde
The tropical roots and tuber crops (R and T) consist of cassava, sweet potato, yams, elephant foot yam, taro, tannia and a couple of minor tuber crops. Tropical tuber crops are the third most important food crops after cereals and pulses. These crops play a c…
Ababu Victor, Lydiah Maruti Waswa, Peninah Njiraine Ngoda
Pigeon peas, a type of pulse, have immense nutritional potential to improve health in arid and semi-arid regions. However, unlocking this potential relies heavily on understanding their technological properties, such as hydration rate, volumetric expansion, a…
Ines Wendlassida Zaheira Kere, Fatoumata Hama-Ba, Souleymane Sankara, Sibiri Bougma, Bassibila Zoungrana, Moussa Ouedraogo, Aly Savadogo
Introduction: Neonatal mortality remains a major concern in West Africa, and exclusive breastfeeding is recognized as a crucial intervention to promote newborn survival. This study aims to identify the factors influencing the practice of exclusive breastfeedi…
Mariko Oe, Wei Wang, Keiko Kuriyama, Yumi Takeda, Mamoru Kimura, Ryosuke Matsuoka, Naoki Miura, Jun Muto
Objective: Few studies have evaluated the effect of oral sodium hyaluronate (SH) ingestion on the moisture content of the superficial stratum corneum. This study aimed to assess whether oral SH ingestion improves the moisture content of the upper layer of the…
Mariko Oe, Mengwei Yuan, Keiko Kuriyama, Yumi Takeda, Mamoru Kimura, Ryosuke Matsuoka, Naoki Miura, Jun Muto
Gluconacetobacter hansenii GK-1 is an acid-resistant gram-negative bacterium used in vinegar brewing. Oral ingestion of GK-1 was previously reported to help maintain immunity and reduce nasal discomfort. Considering the suggested mechanism of action of activa…
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