International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016

  • Physicochemical Characterization of Biofield Energy Treated Hi VegTM Acid Hydrolysate

    Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Gopal Nayak, Ragini Singh, Snehasis Jana

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 1-8
    Received: Oct. 24, 2015
    Accepted: Nov. 09, 2015
    Published: Dec. 21, 2015
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    Abstract: The hydrolysed vegetable proteins are acidic or enzymatic hydrolytic product of proteins derived from various sources such as milk, meat or vegetables. The current study was designed to evaluate the impact of biofield energy treatment on the various physicochemical and spectra properties of Hi VegTM acid hydrolysate i.e. a hydrolysed vegetable prot... Show More
  • Nutritional Status, Characterization and Fatty Acid Composition of Oil and Lecithin Isolated from Fresh Water Fish Shoul (Channa striata)

    Md. Rasel Molla, A. K. M. Asaduzzaman, Md. Abdur Rashid Mia, Meftah Uddin, Shahangir Biswas, Md. Salim Uddin

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 9-15
    Received: Dec. 20, 2015
    Accepted: Dec. 27, 2015
    Published: Jan. 08, 2016
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    Abstract: Fishes are rich sources of different types of nutrients. Some species are found in marine water; on the other hand some varieties are available in fresh water. Consumption of fish is very beneficial to the health and development of the human body and fish becomes an integral part of the food culture of populations in many countries. They provide es... Show More
  • Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis) and Food Application

    Marwa Ezz El-Din Ibrahim, Hany Gaber El-Masry

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 16-24
    Received: Dec. 09, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 08, 2016
    Published: Jan. 27, 2016
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    Abstract: The objectives of this study were to determine phenolic content and antioxidant activity of methanolic extracts from different parts of cantaloupe (skin, seed and flesh), and to evaluate the efficiency of using cantaloupe skin wastes methanolic extracts at concentrations of 200, 400 and 600 ppm, respectively by compared with BHA on oxidative stabil... Show More
  • Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice and Related Determinants Among Maternal in Gondar, Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study

    Muluken Asfaw Admasu, Erika Cione

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 25-30
    Received: Dec. 25, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 08, 2016
    Published: Jan. 27, 2016
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    Abstract: Breastfeeding has always been the ideal feeding practice for infants because of that it is one of the components of Primary Health Care and considered as natural practices in Ethiopia even though it remains a challenging due to lack of knowledge of mothers. The objective of this study was to assess the breastfeeding knowledge, attitude, practice an... Show More
  • Incorporation of Coconut Flour in Plain Cake and Investigation of the Effect of Sugar and Baking Powder on Its Baking Quality

    Shakhawat Hossain, Mohammad Rezaul Islam Shishir, Md. Saifullah, Md. Shahidullah Kayshar, Samshad Wasit Tonmoy, Afzal Rahman, Md. Shams-Ud-Din

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 31-38
    Received: Jan. 07, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 17, 2016
    Published: Jan. 29, 2016
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    Abstract: Coconut flour is an excellent source of unique taste and aroma and rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fibers, which might have potential application in baking products and human nutrition. The study is aimed to investigate the effect of sugar and baking powder on the plain cake incorporated with different levels of coconut flour. The coconut fl... Show More
  • Problem with Dietary Habits in Community-Dwelling Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury in Japan: A Qualitative Study

    Kikuko Hata, Wakako Tatsuta, Takayo Inayama

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 39-46
    Received: Jan. 04, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 17, 2016
    Published: Jan. 29, 2016
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study was to develop a model that details “problems with dietary habits” for community-dwelling individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). We mailed questionnaires to 2,731 registered members of Spinal Injuries Japan that asked the following question: “Is there any problem with your diet, meal, and food? Feel free to write anyth... Show More
  • Preparation and Evaluation of Granola – a Breakfast Cereal, Sustituted with Maize (Zea May) and Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) Blend

    Eke - Ejiofor Joy, Beleya Ellen Aswei, Gbarasogo Mbarabari Nicholas

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 47-52
    Received: Jan. 09, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 19, 2016
    Published: Feb. 01, 2016
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    Abstract: Granola was produced using three varieties of maize namely, yellow, white and pop and oat as control. Coconut was added to the granola sample in order to replace walnut in the control. They were subjected to sensory, chemical and functional evaluation. Sensory analysis showed that there was significant difference in their color and taste, while fla... Show More
  • Improvement of Bioactive Compounds Content and Antioxidant Properties in Crackers with the Incorporation of Prickly Pear and Potato Peels Powder

    Yousif Elhassaneen, Sherif Ragab, Raghda Mashal

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 53-61
    Received: Jan. 20, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 28, 2016
    Published: Feb. 14, 2016
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    Abstract: Prickly pear peel (PPP) and potatoes peel (PP) are considered as a waste by-products which obtained during processing of prickly pear and potatoes, huge amount of peels are generated, and their disposal is a major problem and causes environmental pollution. In the present study, PPP and PP were dehydrated under vacuum at 70°C for 3 hrs to obtain pr... Show More
  • Investigation of Nutritional Status of the Butter Catfish Ompok bimaculatus: An Important Freshwater Fish Species in the Diet of Common Bangladeshi People

    Sayad Md. Didarul Alam, Md. Hasanul Karim, Aninda Chakrabortty, Ruhul Amin, Sohel Hasan

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 62-67
    Received: Jan. 17, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 26, 2016
    Published: Feb. 23, 2016
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    Abstract: Due to the availability throughout the all seasons and tastiness, butter catfish Ompok bimaculatus gained immense commercial importance as well as greater consumer preference in South-East Asian countries. It significantly contributes to the local fisheries production. In order to explore information on nutritional status of this commercially impor... Show More
  • Fatty Acids and Tocopherols Contents of Cameroon Oil Palm from Three Varieties of Elaeis guinensis jack

    Ndomou Mathieu, Kotué Taptue Charles, Ngando Ebongue Georges Frank, Ngogang Yonkeu Jeanne

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 68-71
    Received: Jan. 25, 2016
    Accepted: Feb. 08, 2016
    Published: Feb. 25, 2016
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    Abstract: This study aimed at evaluating fatty acids and tocopherol contents of oil palm extracted from fruits of three varieties of Elaeis guinensis jacq namely Tenera, Dura and Pisifera. Oil was extracted from mesocarp of cooked palm nuts using continuous device of soxhlet. Fatty acids contents were determined by gas chromatography of methyl esters and toc... Show More
  • Monostyrene Intake in Albino Rats: Accumulation in Organs and Effects on Growth Performance and Oxidative Stress

    Mohamed G. El-Ziney, Hana BaAbdoulah, Manal S. Tawfik

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 72-79
    Received: Jan. 25, 2016
    Accepted: Feb. 04, 2016
    Published: Feb. 26, 2016
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    Abstract: Monostyrene (MS) residuals are daily migrating from different polystyrene shaping containers to our foods. In the present study, the distribution, accumulation and clearness rate of MS in different organs were done by one oral gavage of sub-lethal dose of 500 mg/kg bwt in male albino rates. Following MS in kidney, liver and brain indicated that the... Show More
  • The Effect of Variety and Processing Methods on the Functional and Chemical Properties of Rice Flour

    Eke-Ejiofor Joy, Nwiganale Ledogo

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 80-84
    Received: Jan. 19, 2016
    Accepted: Feb. 01, 2016
    Published: Mar. 01, 2016
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    Abstract: The effect of varieties, local (Abakalike) and foreign (Mama Gold) and two processing methods, semi-dry and wet grinding methods on the characteristics of rice flour were investigated. Functional and chemical properties of the rice flour were analyzed using standard methods. The functional parameters analyzed were dispersibility, relative bulk dens... Show More