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View article: Importance and Toxicity of Biogenic Amines in Fresh and Processed Foods
Importance and Toxicity of Biogenic Amines in Fresh and Processed Foods Open
Biogenic amines are decarboxylation products of amino acids and naturally they occur in living organisms and are involved in various biological processes. Nitrogenous compounds such as histamine, tyramine, putrescine, cadaverine, agmatine,…
View article: Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Profiles of Landraces, Released and Introduced Sorghum Varieties Grown In Different Agro-Ecologies of Ethiopia
Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Profiles of Landraces, Released and Introduced Sorghum Varieties Grown In Different Agro-Ecologies of Ethiopia Open
This study aimed at evaluating the proximate composition and tannin content of improved and local sorghum varieties grown in the lowland, intermediate and highland agro-ecologies of Ethiopia. Thirty-four sorghum varieties (6 introduced, 19…
View article: Formulation and Quality Evaluation of Finger Millet Based Composite Food Products
Formulation and Quality Evaluation of Finger Millet Based Composite Food Products Open
Nutrient compositions of most cereal based food products are inadequate to meet the nutrient requirement for all age groups. Enrichment of cereal with easily affordable legumes, root and tubers having superior nutrients are important appro…
View article: Relation among Proximate Compositions, Rheological Properties and Injera Making Quality of Millet Varieties
Relation among Proximate Compositions, Rheological Properties and Injera Making Quality of Millet Varieties Open
The rheological, baking and eating quality of foods are depends on the relationship among the proximate and starch compositions of flour. In the present study four finger millet varieties (Axum, Padet, Tadese and Tesema), one pearl millet …
View article: Health Risks from Long-term Consumption of Micronutrient Fortified Foods
Health Risks from Long-term Consumption of Micronutrient Fortified Foods Open
A healthful diet (adequate, moderate, balanced and varied) is essential for the maintenance of health and disease prevention. Vitamin A, iodine, iron and zinc deficiencies are the key vitamins and minerals which affects more than 2 billion…
View article: A Comparative Study on Rheological, Functional and Color Properties of Improved Millet Varieties and Injera
A Comparative Study on Rheological, Functional and Color Properties of Improved Millet Varieties and Injera Open
Millets are important food crops in semi-arid and tropical regions of Africa and Asia. The cooking and eating quality of foods are determined by the rheological, functional and color properties of flours. In this research, four finger mill…
View article: Factors Affecting Iron Absorption and Mitigation Mechanisms: A review
Factors Affecting Iron Absorption and Mitigation Mechanisms: A review Open
Iron has many special functions in the body. More than 65 percent of the body’s iron is in the blood in the form of hemoglobin, which is a protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen to tissues in the body. A compound that carries ox…