Food Science and Engineering, Volume 3 Issue 2 (2022), 91-209



Open Access Article

Usage of Biofertilizers to Correct the Nutrient Deficiency of Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis): An Observational Study and Review

by Chee Kong Yap, Nor Fatin Najhan Nasrudin, Mohamad Saupi Ismail, Rosimah Nulit, Mohd Hafiz Ibrahim, Muskhazli Mustafa, Chee Wah Yap, Shih Hao Tony Peng, Krishnan Kumar, Wan Hee Cheng, Rio Risandiansyah, Ahmad Dwi Setyawan

ABSTRACT: Oil palm ( Elaeis guineensis ) is one of the most nutrient-intensive plantations in Malaysia. It requires many nutrients to reach its full potential and production stage. The main issue is that...

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Essential Oils as Potential Tools to Control Listeria Monocytogenes in Foods

by Sher Ali, Daphne C. M. Andrade, Vanessa T. Rezende, Micheli M. C. C. Aoyanagi, Bruna B. Franco, Eliana S. Kamimura, Carlos A. F. Oliveira

ABSTRACT: Foodborne diseases are indisputable risks to human health, as they are directly affected by the consumption of food and beverages exposed to spoiling and pathogenic microorganisms. A commonly...

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Comparison of Health-Relevant Polyphenolic Component Content and Bioavailability of Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus L.), Blueberry (Vaccinium Sect. Cyanococcus Rydb.) and Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa (Michx.) Elliott)

by Xiao Chen, Yan-Chao Wu, Liu-Hong Qian, Yu-He Zhang, Pi-Xian Gong, Hui-Jing Li

ABSTRACT: The fruit-based dietary supplement business is flourishing, and many plant bioactive compounds exhibit beneficial effects on health. Polyphenols, including anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins,...

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A Compositional Perspective of Sour Orange (Citrus aurantium L.) Flowers Essential Oil under Different Storage Conditions

by Aida Mohagheghniapour, Mohammad Jamal Saharkhiz, Tahereh Movahhed Haghighi

ABSTRACT: Sour orange ( Citrus aurantium L.) is a tree with medicinal properties. This study assessed the impact of various storage conditions and times on the Essential Oil (EO) content of sour orange...

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Physicochemical Properties and Hydration Kinetics of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) Seed

by Shafa'atu Giwa Ibrahim, Nor Aini Mat Noh, Nur Syamimi Zaini, Wan Zunairah Wan Ibadullah, Nazamid Saari, Roselina Karim

ABSTRACT: Hydration of kenaf seed was studied at 25, 35 45, 55 and 65 °C by the method of weight gain until equilibrium was achieved along with the physicochemical properties of the seed. The results showed...

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Evaluation of Proximate Composition, Antioxidant and Pasting Properties of Optimized Flour Blends from Pearl Millet, Green Gram and Tigernut Pomace

by Florence A. Bello, Babatunde S. Oladeji, Rose I. Tom

ABSTRACT: Flour blends produced from pearl millet, green gram, and tigernut pomace were evaluated for their chemical composition and pasting characteristics. Sixteen runs (flour blends) were generated using...

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Mycotoxin Profile of Honey and Dry-Cured Meat (Kilishi) for Export in Abuja, Nigeria

by Toba Samuel Anjorin, Stephanie Chisom Ekwunife, Ebute Joy Egweye, Motunrayo Ganiyat Akande, Adebisi Akinyemi Fagbohun, Nnaemeka Tobechuku Asogwa

ABSTRACT: Animal products are not immune to contaminants and could render them not safe for local consumption or unacceptable for export. This study aimed to ascertain the prevalence and profile of...

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Effect of High-Pressure with Temperature on Mango Pulp: Rheology Evaluation in Comparison with Thermal Process

by Luma Rossi Ribeiro, Thiago Soares Leite, Marcelo Cristianini

ABSTRACT: Effect of High-Pressure with Temperature (HPP+T) and Thermal Processing (TP) were evaluated on the rheological characteristics of mango pulp. Samples were subjected to an equivalent condition of a...

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Study on Evaluation of Functional Properties of Blends of Soy and Jackfruit Seed Floor Based Extruded Products

by Priyadarshini Chakraborty, Dipak Kumar Bhattacharyya, Minakshi Ghosh

ABSTRACT: The present study aims in preparing novel products with better functional properties (expansion ratio, bulk density and antioxidant properties) from jackfruit seed flour and soy flour, whose...