International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017

  • Optimization of Sesame Roasting Parameters and Level of Ingredients for Sesame Fat Spread Production

    Ruth Bekele Mijena

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 149-157
    Received: Apr. 07, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 20, 2017
    Published: Jun. 07, 2017
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    Abstract: The present study was carried out to standardize roasting operation for production of superior quality sesame fat spread by optimizing roasting temperature, roasting time, selecting suitable food additives and their proportion. Central composite design (CCD) was used for planning experimental design. Four factors: roasting temperature (180-220°C), ... Show More
  • Physio-biochemical, Quality and Microbial Characteristics: An Analysis of Watermelon Cultivars for the Fresh-Cut Industry

    Aminah Myriah Mason, Meijun Yi, Jing Kong, Michael Rickaille, Xingping Yang, Zhifang Yu

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 158-166
    Received: Apr. 11, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 24, 2017
    Published: Jun. 07, 2017
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    Abstract: Changes in quality, physio-biochemical and microbial characteristics of fresh-cut watermelon of five cultivars widely grown in China (Qilin, Heimeiren, Texiaofeng, 8424 seeded and Jingxin #1), stored for 5 days at 5°C were investigated. High respiration rates and the presence of seed cavities resulted in high juice leakage and weight loss for Jingx... Show More
  • Identification and Characterization of a Bacteriocin-Like Substance, Produced by Leuconostoc mesenteroides, as a Bio-Preservative Against Listeria monocytogenes

    Hai Chi, Xueying Li, Zhen Kuang, Xianshi Yang

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 167-171
    Received: Jun. 27, 2017
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    Published: Jun. 27, 2017
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    Abstract: By conducting a systemic screening from Chinese traditional Tofu, a bacteriocin producer with broad antimicrobial spectrum was found. The producer was identified by 16S rDNA sequencing, and it was identified as Leuconostoc mesenteroides. The producer possessed typical bacteriocin traits, such as be heat-stable and proteinase-labile. Its inhibition ... Show More
  • An Evaluation of Nutritional Quality of Traditionally Processed Camel Meat (Nyirinyiri): Value Chain Assessment and Recommendations

    Stephen W. Kisembe, Patrick S. Muliro, Joseph W. Matofari, Bockline O. Bebe

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 172-174
    Received: Apr. 22, 2015
    Accepted: Jul. 08, 2015
    Published: Jun. 29, 2017
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    Abstract: Nyirinyiri is a ready to eat meat product prepared from dehydrated camel meat that is deep fried in fat. This study was conducted to determine the effect of processing and storage on the nutritional properties of camel Nyirinyiri in a total of 35 samples represented by fresh camel meat and Nyirinyiri collected at different nodes along the value cha... Show More
  • Nutrient Composition and Sensory Evaluation of Three Selected Local Dishes Consumed in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria

    Quadri J. A., Ojure M. A., Edun B. T.

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 175-180
    Received: Jun. 12, 2016
    Accepted: Jun. 22, 2016
    Published: Jul. 12, 2017
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    Abstract: The study was carried out to determine the nutrient composition and sensory evaluation of three selected local dishes in Ipokia local government area of Ogun state, Nigeria. The recipe of the three dishes was collected from the study area. The ingredients for the dishes were standardized and later the nutrient composition was determined using AOAC ... Show More
  • Antioxidant Potential of Ocimum basilicum (Lamiaceae) Essential Oil as Preservation of the Physicochemical Properties of Palm Oil During One Month

    Augustin Goudoum, Ndomche Anne Makambeu, Armand Abdou Bouba, Martin Benoît Ngassoum, Carl Moses Mbofung

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 181-186
    Received: May 24, 2017
    Accepted: Jun. 06, 2017
    Published: Jul. 13, 2017
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    Abstract: The present study aimed to determine ability of essential oil (EO) of Ocimum basilicum as protectant of stored crude palm oil (CPO) in Cameroon. Twenty nine constituents were identified representing over 95.9% of O. basilicum. The physicochemical properties of CPO sample change significantly (p<0.000) during storage period, except moisture conte... Show More