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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…
Amanda Rao, David Briskey, 1 1
Background : Recent findings have identified pistachios as a rich source of plant-derived melatonin, prompting the development of Prosomnial TM , a unique natural melatonin supplement. This randomised, double-blind, active-controlled, cross-over pilot study a…
Alina Kotchetkov, Magdy Kamel
Background : Cognitive impairment, particularly in the elderly, affects millions of people globally. While many Omega-3 fatty acid (FA) formulations are available in Canada, their benefits for brain health/cognitive function are not well-defined. Objective: T…
Ezéchiel Ndikumasabo, Paul Malumba, Venant Nihorimbere
The aim of this study is to highlight how the orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) are prepared and consumed by rural Burundian households. The study was carried out in 4 provinces in low-altitude regions, on the Imbo plain and along the shores of Lake Tangan…
Ephrem Frantial Ignaleamoko, Innocent Zinga, Odilon Sylvain Nguerepende, Edith Pulchérie Sako, Christian Malaka, Dimitri Regis Sopke Longue, Christian Simplice Armand Ballot, Mariette Moita Nassy, Alain Romaric Kola Doli, Gildas Doyemet, Benjamin SelekonYalibanda, Simplice Arthur Sombot-Ndicky, Boniface Koffi, Silla Semballa, Emmanuel Nakoume, Héraclite Bachelard Koyanga-Mbalissa, Guy Roland Mbah, Mahamodo Sania, Barbara Ouansaba, Jerry Fulgence Ignaleamoko, Eva Tapande Yakossa, Angela Eni, Fidèle Tiendrebiogo, Justin Pita
Cassava ( Manihot esculenta ) is a perennial shrub of the Euphorbiaceae family. Thus, the objectives assigned to this study are to evaluate the toxicity of the leaves of 5 cassava accessions collected in Samba using mice of the Wistar albino provided by the P…
Papa Guedel Faye, Samba Balde, Khadim Niane, Oumar Ibn Khatab Cisse, Alioune Sow, Omar Toure, Nicolas Cyrille Ayessou, Mady Cisse, 1 1, 1 1
Frying is one of the most widespread cooking methods worldwide, particularly in the food industry and catering. It involves the use of oils subjected to high temperatures, which cause physicochemical reactions that can alter their nutritional and organoleptic…
Kouassi Régine Hermione Assi Kaudjhis, Ettié Silvie Kouassi, Amandine Elodie Niangoran Assoh, Kouakou Firmin Kouassi, Odile Ake-Tano, Georges Tiahou, Atchibri Louise Anin, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
Backg round and Objective: Regular physical activity is hampered by excess weight, even though it is one of the pillars of its treatment. Thus, we experimented with coaching that incorporated physical activity with children and adolescents who were predominan…
Daniela Simões Velame, Isabella de Matos Mendes da Silva, Taiana de Araújo Conceição, Marcílio Delan Baliza Fernandes, Ludmilla Santana Soares e Barros
This study aimed to assess the hygienic-sanitary quality of raw beef sold in supermarkets and street markets in the Recôncavo region of Bahia, Brazil. Between May and July 2023, twenty-four samples were collected from six municipalities. The analyses included…
Ngoné Fall Beye, Cheikhou Kane, Alé Kane, Francisca Nadège Sètondji Vodounnou, Nicolas Cyrille Ayessou, Abdou Sene, Codou Mar Diop, 1 1
The sorption isotherm is useful for predicting changes in product stability and the choice of packaging. Therefore, this study aims to establish the desorption isotherm model of the Galmi Violet, Safari, Gandiol F1, and Orient F1 onion varieties related to te…
Nigel G. Chimbetete, Shantrell Willis, Louis Shackleford, Martha Verghese
This study evaluated the anti-obesity and anti-diabetic potential of Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) meal, alone and in combination with Bifidobacterium breve 3 (BB), in female Sprague Dawley rats. Rats were fed diets containing 2.5% or 5% HS, with or without 0.25%…
Nigel G. Chimbetete, Shantrell Willis, Louis Shackleford, Martha Verghese
Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) is an edible flower that has become a common ingredient in various food matrices, including teas, beverages, and nutraceuticals, due to its functional benefits offered by its inherent phytochemicals. HS originally was grown in Africa,…
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