Complementary weaning foods can be improved by blending of different locally available food grains. Optimum nutrient quality was found in the range of 55.0–68.5% maize, 27.5–35.0% pea, and 4–10% malt barley. Thus, the model generated in study can predict other proximate attributes except for fat.

The effect of chemical and heat pretreatments on the proximate and functional properties of flour from the pretreated bananas and its composite with wheat flour (WF) were examined. Water absorption and specific volume were 48.12 ± 0.07–52.60 ± 0.14 and 2.850 ± 0.07–5.635 ± 0.18 with the WF having significantly (P < 0.05) higher values than other blends and the most acceptable in terms of appearance and taste.

In this study, we tested genistein, a TOP2 inhibitor, on the repression of telomere–telomere recombination. The results indicated the inhibitory effects of genistein on telomerase minus cells depend on type II recombination pathway in yeast and the alternative lengthening of telomere (ALT) pathway in human tumors.

The aim of this study was to verify the activation details and products of human lymphomonocytes, stimulated by different β-glucans, that is Euglena paramylon, MacroGard^®, and lipopolysaccharide. Our results indicate that linear fibrous Euglena β-glucan, obtained by sonication and alkaline treatment can act as safe and effective coadjutant of the innate immune system response.

Heavy metal pollution is a serious problem in Lentinula edodes because it tends to accumulate heavy metals. This study investigated the removal of cadmium (Cd) from contaminated Lentinula edodes and its lentinan by complexation and coagulation. An optimized method for acquiring purified lentinan from contaminated Lentinula edodes was constructed, which affords a method for extracting pure, active ingredients from polluted food or medicinal sources.

Walnuts have health benefits due in part because of their antioxidant content. Supercritical carbon dioxide with an ethanol modifier can extract antioxidants from walnut husks. The highest antioxidant content measured by the ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) assay was 0.054 mmol Trolox Equivalent/g of husk.

The influence of blanching on the phenolics composition, antioxidant activity, and inhibitory ability of methanol extract of A. digitata leaves on the activities of some key enzymes implicated in the pathology and complications of type 2 diabetes (T2D) was evaluated in vitro. The raw leaves had appreciable levels of health-benefiting flavonoids and phenolic acids, displayed antioxidant activity and inhibited some key enzymes implicated in the pathology and complications of T2D. However, blanching decreased these functionalities of the leaves.

Data indicate that households with children with stunted growth and those without are significantly different in dietary diversity score and household food insecurity access scale but not with agricultural biodiversity. This suggests some potential in using dietary diversity score and household food insecurity access scale as proxy measures for stunting.

We determiend that a lactoferrin-based product protected against acute oxidative stress and extended lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans. Paralysis of the transgenic C. elegans strain CL4176, caused by Aβ1-42 aggregates, was clearly ameliorated by treatment. Transcriptome analysis in treated nematodes indicated immune system stimulation, together with enhancement of processes involved in the oxidative stress response, protein homeostasis processes, cellular adhesion processes, and neurogenesis in the nematode.

Effects of pussy willow extract (PWE) and PW essential oil (PWEO) on oxidative products like peroxide value (PV) and carbonyl value (CV) of sunflower oil during ambient storage were evaluated.

The objective of this study was to investigate the interactive effects of varying fat and salt levels on the sensory and physicochemical properties of black pudding without using additional additives to produce a highly accepted product low in sodium and fat. Black pudding samples containing 0.6% sodium and 10% fat displayed a positive (P < 0.05) correlation to liking of flavor and overall acceptability which meets the sodium target level set by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and shows additionally that a fat reduction in black pudding products is more than achievable.

The study determined the preference of Clariid catfish species of Clarias gariepinus, Heterobranchus bidorsalis, and their hybrids based on sensory – cognitive and qualitative parameters, and nutritional quality – proximate composition. In addition to the general cognitive features, the study employed the recent characteristic taste ‘umami’ in its assessment, and concluded that the catfish products are good sources of high protein, fat, and minerals that are indispensable in human diets; and also the parent catfish species possess better sensory qualities than hybrids, but all species need exogenous enhancement to their natural sensory components.

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) of defined particle size (0.5–10 μm) was evaluated for mutagenicity in Salmonella typhimurium, for clastogenicity/aneuploidy in cultured human lymphocytes, and for acute and subchronic rodent toxicity in the rat, following standard OECD test protocols, in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). No genotoxic effects were induced, and no adverse effects were found at the highest dose in the rodent studies.

The study was carried out to ascertain the levels of mold contamination and physicochemical properties of crude palm oil sold in Jos and its environ. A total of 90 samples were collected in sterile containers and molds were isolated and identified using standard identification procedures. The assessment of mold isolated from the study sites recognized some life-threatening genera (beyond the acceptable standard mold count limit) capable of producing carcinogenic toxins.

M. oleifera leaf powder contains significant levels of the micronutrients β-carotene, Cu, Zn, Mn, and Fe. M. oleifera leaf-fortified local dishes were well accepted by children in Ada-East district. M. oleifera leaf fortified dishes could be good sources of β-carotene and other minerals for children vulnerable to malnutrition in Ghana.

The most total phenol content of different extracts from Cressa cretica leaves was outcome of the ethanolic extract after 18 h extraction. The results of different assays for determination of antioxidant potential of the extracts as well as their EC50 values were indicated antioxidant activities in order: BHT>ethanolic extract>aqueous extract.

The research studied the effects of cold immobilization-restraint stress and the abilities of extracts from the egg to modulate the antioxidant status and alleviate the stress effects.

The effect of acidulant and Moringa leaf powder on acceptability and iron and zinc solubility of a standard Moringa sauce were assessed. The Lime juice-acidulated sauce was the most acceptable formulation. Our study confirm the beneficial effect of lime juice in improving iron and zinc bioavailability.

Mango seed kernels can be ideal raw materials for obtaining extracts rich in bioactive compounds with good antioxidant properties. In order to determine their potential use, this study evaluated some of the biochemical characteristics and antimicrobial potential of mango seed kernel extracts on medically important human bacterial and fungal pathogens. This study demonstrates that mango seed powder is an abundant and cost-effective potential natural antibiotic and antifungal that can be utilized in addressing the challenge of food poisoning and infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms in the food industry.

Pectin was extracted from orange peel and then was added to yogurt to improve the texture and sensory properties.