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{"title":"Bottled Water Quality in Lubumbashi, Assessment of Producer Label Information","authors":"Kasamba Ilunga Eric, Sophie Ka, Malangu Mposhy Emmanuel Prosper","doi":"10.33425/2641-4295.1065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33425/2641-4295.1065","url":null,"abstract":"The preference for the consumption of drinking water in bottles in the city of Lubumbashi is a reality almost present in developing countries, where tap water is not drinkable. This study examined the quality of the information carried by the labels of drinking water bottles sold in the city of Lubumbashi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The purpose of this assessment was to compare the information of the physico-chemical parameters as stated by the producer of the water brand with the composition as recommended by the 2001 WHO guidelines for bottled water. And we collected information on 30 brands of bottled water produced and marketed in the city of Lubumbashi. It emerges from this research that 7 brands presented no useful information to consumers and of the remaining 23 brands we observed a difference in the labeling of the bottles and discrepancies in the chemical composition. None of the bottles met all the parameters required by the WHO. The article highlighted the need for strict regulations on labeling standards and related information to adjust water bottle labels according to water characteristics.","PeriodicalId":352761,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition Research","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139367040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Response of Maize to Spraying Phosphorus and Seaweed under the Conservation Agriculture System","authors":"AA Hassan, AL Abdulrahman, AM Dahi, HH Mohammed, HT Talb, RH Mekan","doi":"10.33425/2641-4295.1063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33425/2641-4295.1063","url":null,"abstract":"A field experiment was conducted during the fall season 2022 to study the Conservation agriculure system and the role of Treatment foliar sprays (phosphorus and seaweed) in improve growth and productivity of maize. The Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) within the order of split plots including three replicates was used. The experiment included two levels of Conservation agriculture (Zero Tillage or Tillage) symbolized by T0, T1, that represented the main plots, while the subplots included the foliar spray six mixtures of liquid phosphorus and seaweed: without spray (control), Full recommendation of di ammonium phosphate (DAP) symbolized (P1), Half-recommended di ammonium phosphate (DAP), with spraying liquid phosphorous at concentration of 100 ml/L symbolized (P2), Half-recommended di ammonium phosphate (DAP) with spraying liquid phosphorous at concentration of 200 ml/L symbolized (P3), Half recommended di ammonium phosphate (DAP) with spraying liquid phosphorus at concentration of 100 ml/L with seaweed at concentration of 50 ml/L symbolized (P4), and Half-recommended di ammonium phosphate (DAP) with liquid full-recommendation with 200 ml/L of with seaweed at concentration of 100 ml/L symbolized (P5). Results showed, Conservation agriculture negatively affected the vegetative growth characteristics, reduced Plant height and Leafy area, Crop growth rate Also, the characteristics of productivity were negatively affected, and the 500-Grains weight, decreased gave 77.81(g), and the Grain yield 3.18 (Mega ha). Foliar spraying improved and increased the growth characteristics and productivity of Maize, gave higher treatment (P5) for plant height and leaf area as well as the highest productivity. Conclude Conservation agriculture of Maize did not succeed in central Iraq and affected negatively in reducing the growth and productivity characteristics, and that foliar spraying led to improving and increasing the growth and productivity of Maize.","PeriodicalId":352761,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition Research","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139366711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Proximate, Mineral and Sensory Analysis of Maize-Soybeans Composite Flour Biscuit Enriched With Edible Insect “Kanni”","authors":"Stella Olusola Abiona, A. Ogunlade, Grace Oluwatoyin IDOWU-MOGAJI","doi":"10.33425/2641-4295.1066","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33425/2641-4295.1066","url":null,"abstract":"Maize was fortified with soybeans flour and was enriched with edible insect “kanni”. Maize, soybeans and “kanni” were extracted and processed into raw dried flour. Appropriate quantities of maize, soybeans flour and “kanni” (on dry weight basis) were measured and mixed at different concentrations while 100% maize flour as control. Proximate, mineral and sensory analysis of biscuits made from the flour was determined. The proximate, mineral and sensory properties of maize-soybeans composite flour biscuit samples (A, B and C) were evaluated. The biscuits contained moisture (10.42-11.02%), protein (11.85-15.95%), ash (1.75-2.11%), fat (16.18-17.26%), fibre (2.52-4.36%) and carbohydrate content (49.95-56.00%), respectively. Major mineral contents in the biscuits were sodium, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium and calcium of 40.95-73.25, 1.75-2.45, 1.22-1.53, 50.76-87.45, 8.15- 11.22 and 78.75-108.56mg/100ml, respectively. However, sample C (15% SB and 15% K) had the highest value of fibre, protein and carbohydrate content as well as highest mineral value of sodium, magnesium and iron. However, overall acceptability of sample C was significantly higher than others. This study reveals that the flour blend can be use for production of biscuits and can be a substitute for wheat flour in pastries.","PeriodicalId":352761,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition Research","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139366678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parasitic Contamination of Commonly Consumed Fresh Fruits Sold At Tiko and Limbe Municipality Markets, South West Region of Cameroon","authors":"Fominyam Boris Tangi, Toche Gatchuessi Brice Arnauld, Brendaline Koye, Augustine Eyong Bate, Atembeh-Noura Efientngab, Enoh Jude Eteneneng, Makoge Valérie, Nkengazong Lucia","doi":"10.33425/2641-4295.1062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33425/2641-4295.1062","url":null,"abstract":"The disease transmission potential and safety of fruits sold in the cities of Limbe and Tiko, Cameroon, for consumption was assessed with respect to their contamination by ova and cysts of parasites. In sub- aharan-Africa, protozoan parasites and soil transmitted helminths are the leading intestinal parasites causing significant morbidity and mortality. This explains the frequency and high prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in this region affecting nearly all inhabitants at some point of their lives. Fresh fruits are one of the main components of a healthy diet. A total of 424 different fruit types were randomly collected with 210 samples in the rainy season and 214 samples in the dry season from both towns for parasitological examination using normal saline sedimentation and zinc sulphate flotation techniques. The results showed that out of the 424 samples examined, 97 were contaminated with parasites giving an overall contamination rate of 22.9%. The rainy season had a higher contamination rate 29.5% than the dry season 16.4%. Among the fruits, mangoes, plum, pear, pawpaw were the most frequently contaminated and apples and watermelon were the least contaminated. The protozoans detected include E. histolytica/E. dispar (29.4%) being the most frequent, followed by E. coli (11.8%), Giardia lamblia, (6.1%) and Isospora belli (2.4%) being the least. The helminthic parasites detected included Ascaris lumbricoides (12.4%) being the most prevalent while the others were E. vermicularis (8.8%), T. trichuria(5.9%), Trichostrongyloides specie(5.9%), Taenia specie, F. buski, Ancylostoma specie, F. hepatica and O. sinensis 2.9% each. Fruits are still a means by which parasites are transmitted in the population considering the vast variety detected on different fruits and the high contamination rate. Therefore, emphasis should be put on educating the population about the importance of washing their fruits thoroughly and more than once before consumption. Vendors should also be educated on the proper means to display fruits for purchase by consumers and limit the touching of fruits by different consumers before purchase.","PeriodicalId":352761,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition Research","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139366371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Periodic Appraisal of Cholesterol Degradation by Two Bacteria Isolates from 'Iru' (Fermented Parkia Biglobosa)","authors":"T. Omodara, T. Olowomofe, Ayoola Oluwasegun Ileola","doi":"10.33425/2641-4295.1064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33425/2641-4295.1064","url":null,"abstract":"This study was carried out to evaluate the incubation period on cholesterol degrading ability of bacteria isolated from 'iru' (fermented Parkia biglobosa seeds). The total bacterial count after culturing 'iru' (Parkia biglobosa) on nutrient agar were 7.30, 8.13, 7.28 and 8.11 respectively. The isolates were identified as Bacillus cereus and Bacillus subtilis. The isolates were screened on a salt agar of 1% cholesterol. Some of the isolates utilized cholesterol and grew well. IRUA and IRUC had the highest growth on the minimal salt cholesterol agar, followed by IRUB. The growth of 2IRUB was very low while IRUD, 2IRUA, 2IRUC, 2IRUD had no growth on the nutrient agar. Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus degraded cholesterol maximally as 59.57mmol/L and 43.51mmol/L respectively. The cholesterol concentration degraded greatly with incubation period showing that there were high activities of the microorganisms and maximum cholesterol degradation was recorded on the 7th day. This study showed that the cholesterol degrading bacteria from Parkia biglobosa are endowed with the capability to degrade cholesterol and are good sources of cholesterol oxidase exploited for potential biomedical and industrial applications.","PeriodicalId":352761,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition Research","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139366522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Nature Based Solution: Production and Characterization of Biomass Derived Catalyst from Nigerian Baobab Fruit Shell Powder (Adansonia Digitata).","authors":"Eze Ji, Nwaeze Ia","doi":"10.33425/2641-4295.1058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33425/2641-4295.1058","url":null,"abstract":"Work on biomass synthesized catalyst from Nigerian Baobab fruit shell powder was thermally treated at 550o C for 6 hours using a muffle furnace. The resultant calcined powder and the un-calcined were characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and further compared with the un-calcined form (baobab fruit shell powder). The FTIR revealed the presence of functional groups matched as alkenes with carbon-hydrogen and nitrogen-hydrogen bonds for baobab fruit shell powder (BFSP). With C-O, a carbon stretch at 1118 & 670 cm-1 and C-H alkyne for the biomass derived catalyst (BDC) from baobab. The morphology of the samples using SEM indicated the presence of higher porosity in the calcined sample when compared to the uncalcined. The superimposed graph of intensity vs 2 theta, of the BFSP and BDC showed no crystallinity during phase determination causing differing diffraction peak counts with no width from 200 – 450 , characteristic to biomass of plant or animal origin. Related outcome was seen for XRD results.","PeriodicalId":352761,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition Research","volume":"172 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122786508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Exercise on the Signs and Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.","authors":"Lund Mariah, Carlson Max, Scallon Lily, A. Sarah, Lentz Mason, Kastello Gary, Hansen Kent","doi":"10.33425/2641-4295.1056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33425/2641-4295.1056","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) generally describes several autoimmune disorders that involve inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, including Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). An estimated 3.1 million Americans are affected by IBD. Although the inflammation caused by IBD mainly affects the gastrointestinal tract, when IBD is exacerbated, the inflammation can become systemic. Consistent exercise is theorized to reduce chronic inflammation and reduce signs and symptoms of IBD. Objective: This meta-analysis aims to examine the effects of exercise on the signs and symptoms of IBD. Methods: A literary search was conducted using Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Cinahl databases. Of the 1031 records identified, twelve articles met the inclusion criteria, with seven articles presenting data that could be metaanalyzed. The reported data from the seven included articles were standardized to compare dependent variables using the Stata17 statistical package. Pooled effect sizes and 95% confidence intervals were obtained through the random-effects model. The results were used to examine the effects of exercise on C-reactive protein (CRP), fecal calprotectin (FC), and IBD signs and symptoms related questionnaires. Results: Signs and symptoms questionnaires were standardized and compared, resulting in a low risk of heterogeneity of 0.00% (I2), an effect size of 0.02, 95% CI [–0.66 to 0.70], p=0.96. Biomarkers were pooled, standardized, and compared, resulting in heterogeneity of 0.00% (I2) and an effect size of -0.48, 95% CI [–1.60 to 1.42], p=0.40. Conclusions: These results suggest that exercise does not decrease signs and symptoms in IBD patients.","PeriodicalId":352761,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition Research","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125456981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Comparative Nutraceutical Analysis of Edible Solanum L. Species Reported in India.","authors":"A. Balkrishna, R. Shankar, Rashmi A Joshi, U. Prajapati, A. Srivastava, Pooja Vidyarthi, Ridhi Lathwar, V. Arya","doi":"10.33425/2641-4295.1060","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33425/2641-4295.1060","url":null,"abstract":"The Genus with its 1234 species has worldwide distribution and is native to almost all continents, except several parts of Canada, Arctic and Antarctica poles. The species are widely used for vegetable and medicines. Various species of Solanum are herbs, climbers, undershrubs, shrubs and trees. From India, 64 species have been reported inclusive of cultivars, out of which 16 species possess medicinal properties Species like Solanum lycopersicon, S. melongana, S. spirale, S. tuberosum are widely used as vegetable and other supplementary food recipes whereas in the traditional culture of Northeast India, S nigrum, S. torvum, S. tuberosum, S. violaceum are used as vegetable with the concept of digestion and worm infestation in different names and the natives adapted the cultivation of the concern species in their kitchen gardens for self and family use. To serve the purpose, shoots of S. nigrum and berries of other species are being used whereas in Ayurvedic system of medicine, S. nigrum is described for the preparation of liver related medicines like Kakamachi Ghrit.","PeriodicalId":352761,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition Research","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125246899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of ThymoQuin Black Cumin Seed Oil as a Natural Immune Modulator of Upper-Respiratory Tract Complaints and Psychological Mood State.","authors":"S. Talbott, J. Talbott","doi":"10.33425/2641-4295.1057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33425/2641-4295.1057","url":null,"abstract":"We conducted a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with black cumin seed oil (Nigella sativa) on upper-respiratory tract complaints (URTCs) and psychological mood state. Thirty-seven runners (13.1-mile half-marathon and 26.2-mile marathon distance) consumed 500mg of black cumin seed oil extract (commercial name ThymoQuin®3%) or placebo daily during the 4 week supplementation period (3 weeks before and 1 week following a marathon or half-marathon competition). We collected subjective and objective measures before and after supplementation. Before and after supplementation, each subject completed two subjective surveys; (1) the profile of mood state (POMS) psychological assessment and (2) a standardized health log assessing health status and URTCs, as well as provided saliva samples and fecal samples for objective measurement of cortisol and microbiome balance, respectively. Compared to placebo, subjects in the ThymoQuin supplementation group reported significantly fewer upper-respiratory tract complaints (URTCs such as cough, sore throat, sinus congestion, etc) and better overall well-being (e.g. lower stress, increased energy), as well as lower stress hormones (cortisol) and superior microbiome diversity (S. thermophilus). These results suggest that ThymoQuin black cumin seed oil extract may improve immune system vigilance and overall well-being following the stress of endurance training and competition, and that these immune-mood benefits may be mediated through the Gut-Immune-Axis.","PeriodicalId":352761,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition Research","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122329567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physicochemical Characteristics and Vitamin A Fortification Levels of Refined Edible Oils Available in the Markets of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.","authors":"R. Dembélé, Mathias Kambou, O. Traoré, W. A. Kaboré, Marcelline Ouedraogo-Kangambega, I. Soulama, Mauricio Arcos Holzinger, I. Landires, E. Kabré, A. Traoré, N. Barro","doi":"10.33425/2641-4295.1059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.33425/2641-4295.1059","url":null,"abstract":"Edible oils are vital constituents that provide energy and serve as a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A. This article aims to evaluate the physicochemical properties and assess the vitamin A content of 45 edible oil samples (37 of palm oil and 8 of cotton seed oil) sold in five markets in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. A retinol palmitate standard was used as a control sample for vitamin A content assessment. The physicochemical properties, including the moisture content, acid value, peroxide value, saponification value, and mineral oils content, were determined according to the International Organization for Standardization. Vitamin A levels were assessed by the High-Performance Liquid Chromatography method. The average values of moisture, acid, peroxide contents, and vitamin A were 0.09%, 0.53 mg KOH/g, 6.24 ± 2.92 meq O2/kg, and 6.70 ± 14.26 mg of Vit A/Kg, respectively. Our samples were soap and mineral oils free. However, several samples did not comply with Codex Alimentarius standards for water content (4.44%), acid peroxide values (10%), and vitamin A levels (80%).","PeriodicalId":352761,"journal":{"name":"Food Science & Nutrition Research","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122568127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}