Technical Applications (Nanotechnology) in the Fields of Food Industry
Journal Title: Food Science & Nutrition Technology - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
It represents the issue of food security a fundamental problem in light of the steady population increase. To achieve food security, sophisticated and well thought out agricultural development using all modern technologies, particularly those related to food and nutrition
Authors and Affiliations
Mudhafr AW*
Antioxidant and Hepatoprotective Activity of Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) Seed Extract
Background: Lotus the National flower of India is commonly called as Pink lotus belonging to the species Nelumbo nucifera. The seeds of the mature lotus are of great importance and are extensively used in traditional Chi...
Effect of Aloe vera Gel and Gum Arabic Coating on Shelf Life and Nutrient Content of Green Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.)
Capsicum, a common name of (Capsicum annuum L.), is an annual herbaceous plant of the Capsicum genus belonging to the Solanaceae family. India contributes to one fourth of the world production of capsicum with an average...
Assessing Dietary Diversity Score and Nutritional Status of Rural Adult Women in Abia State, Nigeria
Aim: The aim of the study was to assess dietary diversity score and nutritional status of rural adult women in Abia State, Nigeria. A sample of 240 women was selected using simple random sampling in Umunneochi Local Gove...
Effect of Boiling, Pressure Cooking and Germination on the Nutrient and Antinutrients Content of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
The study was conducted to investigate the effect of boiling, pressure cooking and germination on the proximate, nutrients, amino acids and anti - nutrients content of cowpea (Vignaunguiculata). The results showed that t...
A Traditional Biscuit Fortified with Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Puree and Cowpea Flour
Agbozume biscuit is a traditional snack in Ghana made from cassava starch and coconut milk. It is produced at the cottage industry level leading to variability in its production processes and quality. Orange-fleshed swee...