Vol. 8 No. 9 (2009)

Full Issue

Research Article

  • Effects of Two Emulsifiers on Yield and Storage of Flaxseed Oil Powder by Response Surface Methodology

    Khamis Ali Omar, Liang Shan, Xiaoqiang Zou, Zhihua Song, Xingguo Wang
    1316–1324
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1316.1324

  • Chemical Properties of Some Cucurbitaceae Oils from Cameroon

    E. Fokou, M.B. Achu, G. Kansci, R. Ponka, M. Fotso, C. Tchiegang, F.M. Tchouanguep
    1325–1334
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1325.1334

  • Production and Evaluation of Breakfast Cereal-Based Porridge Mixed with Sesame and Pigeon Peas for Adults

    Philip John Kanu, Edward Hinaga Sandy, B.A. Joseph Kandeh, Joseph Zed Bahsoon, Zhou Huiming
    1335–1343
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1335.1343

  • Effects of Rabaa Ash Alkali Treatment of Sesame Straw on Chemical Composition and Degradation in the Rumen of Nubian Goats

    Asma H.M. Hamed, E. Mohmed Elimam
    1344–1348
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1344.1348

  • Use of Starter Cultures of Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeasts in the Preparation of Kisra, a Sudanese Fermented Food

    Asmahan A. Ali, Muna M. Mustafa
    1349–1353
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1349.1353

  • Effect of Frequency of Milking Local Sudanese Cows (Kenana-Butana) on Total Yield

    A.A. Hassabo
    1354–1355
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1354.1355

  • Effect of Polyethylene Packaging and Coating Having Fungicide, Ethylene Absorbent and Antiripening Agent on the Overall Physico-Chemical Composition of Chaunsa White Variety of Mango at Ambient Temperature During Storage

    Habib Ahmed Rathore, Tariq Masud, Shehla Sammi, Saima Majeed
    1356–1362
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1356.1362

  • Effect of Family Size on Body Weight and Packed Cell Volume (PCV) of Adolescent Female Secondary and University Students in Abia State of Nigeria

    J.U. Anyika, C.A. Echendu
    1363–1367
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1363.1367

  • Actellic 2% Dust as Pesticide in Feed Ingredients: Post-Weaning Tolerance, Growth Performance and Organ Weights of Growing Rabbits

    J.M. Omoyakhi, A.M. Orheruata
    1368–1372
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1368.1372

  • Organic Enrichment of Fish Ponds: Application of Pig Dung vs. Tilapia Yield

    R.L. Bwala, E. Omoregie
    1373–1379
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1373.1379

  • Nutrient Enrichment of Cassava Starch Industry By-Product Using Rumen Microorganism as Inoculums Source

    Songsak Chumpawadee , Sirilak Soychuta
    1380–1382
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1380.1382

  • Quality of Reduced-Fat Chiffon Cakes Prepared with Erythritol-Sucralose as Replacement for Sugar

    Adisak Akesowan
    1383–1386
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1383.1386

  • Evaluation of pH Levels in Some Common Carbohydrate Food Items Consumed by Communities in the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State, South-South of Nigeria

    E.N. Tawo, A.E. Abara, S.P. Malu, N.O. Alobi
    1387–1390
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1387.1390

  • Identification and Quantification of 5-Hydroxymethyl Furfural HMF in Some Sugar-Containing Food Products by HPLC

    Suzan Zein, Mohammed Idrees Taha, Badawi Ahmed Zakaria, Babeker Siddig, Hazeim Mahmod, Abedel Rahim Mohamed Elhussein, Elrasheed Ahmed Gad kariem
    1391–1396
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1391.1396

  • Microbiological Quality of Ice Cream Sold in Gilgit Town

    Khalil Ahmed, Azhar Hussain, Imran, Mudassier Ali Qazalbash, Wajid Hussain
    1397–1400
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1397.1400

  • Proximate and Mineral Elements Composition of Water Soaked Carnavalia ensiformis Seeds

    A.A. Akingbade, F.G. Sodeinde, C.O. Olaniyi, T.S. Oyetayo, O.R. Fadare, A.O. Rabiu
    1401–1403
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1401.1403

  • The Benefits of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Yogurt on the Gastrointestinal Function and Health

    Ayman Suliman Mazahreh, Omer Turki Mamdoh Ershidat
    1404–1410
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1404.1410

  • Effect of Microbial Degradation Lignin on Fermentation Characteristic of Distillers Grain In vitro

    B.G. Zhao, Z.S. Wang, A.G. Zhou, L.Z. Wang, Q.L. Yu
    1411–1414
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1411.1414

  • Nutritional Merits of a Ginger-Spiced Cheese Fed to Male Wistar Rats

    S.D. Mendi, C.W. Nain, M.Y. Mfopit, A. Tanya, M.F. Carl
    1415–1421
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1415.1421

  • Women Food Safety Practices from Shopping to Eating in Ankara, Turkey

    Canan Talas, Asli Ucar, Ozfer Ozcelik
    1422–1429
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1422.1429

  • The Effect of Boiling on the Nutrients and Anti-Nutrients in Two non Conventional Vegetables

    Ajala Lola
    1430–1433
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1430.1433

  • Studies on Antimicrobial Activity and Certain Chemical Parameters of Freeze-Dried Wild Plums (Prunus Spp.)

    Seyhun Yurdugul, Faruk Bozoglu
    1434–1441
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1434.1441

  • Performance of Sudanese Desert Lambs Fed Graded Levels of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Seeds Instead of Groundnut Cake

    Amani A. Beshir, Salih Ahmed Babiker
    1442–1445
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1442.1445

  • Ocular Screening among Pupils in Public Primary Schools in Edo State of Nigeria

    F.I. Okoro, U.F. Okafor
    1446–1449
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1446.1449

  • Influence of Black Cumin Fixed and Essential Oil Supplementation on Markers of Myocardial Necrosis in Normal and Diabetic Rats

    Muhammad Tauseef Sultan, Masood Sadiq Butt, Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Amer Jamil
    1450–1455
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1450.1455

  • Proximate Composition and Mineral Analysis of Cinnamon

    Shumaila Gul, Mahpara Safdar
    1456–1460
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1456.1460

  • Nutrient Intake and Digestibility of West African Dwarf Bucks Fed Poultry Waste-Cassava Peels Based Diets

    A.I. Ukanwoko, J.A. Ibeawuchi
    1461–1464
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1461.1464

  • A Study of Malnutrition among Chronic Liver Disease Patients

    Shaheen Butt, Parvez Ahmed, Perveen Liaqat, Hajira Ahmad
    1465–1471
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1465.1471

  • Aromatic Plant Species Mentioned in the Holy Qura’n and Ahadith and Their Ethnomedicinal Importance

    Sarfaraz Khan Marwat, Muhammad Aslam Khan, Fazal-ur-Rehman, Inayat Ullah Bhatti
    1472–1479
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1472.1479

  • Study on Consumption of Chicken Eggs in Hyderabad District

    A. Memon, A.S. Memon, A.H. Soomro, N. Rajput, I.H. Leghari, A.A. Moriyani, N.N. Ansari
    1480–1485
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1480.1485

  • Extraction of ß-glucan from Oat and its Interaction with Glucose and Lipoprotein Profile

    Asif Ahmad, Faqir Muhammad Anjum, Tahir Zahoor, Haq Nawaz
    1486–1492
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1486.1492

  • Determination of Total, Viable Cells and Enterobacteraceae in Categorized Milk Powder

    Imran Rashid Rajput, M. Khaskheli, H.A. Kaleri, S.A. Fazlani, K. Devi, G.B. Khaskheli
    1493–1496
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1493.1496

  • Determinants of Nutritional Status of Preschool Children from Rural Households in Kaduna and Kano States, Nigeria

    Ifeanyi A. Ojiako, Victor M. Manyong, Anthony E. Ikpi
    1497–1505
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1497.1505

  • Do Mothers' Knowledge and Practice of 'Child Survival Strategies' Affect the Nutritional Status of Their Children?

    Rasaki Ajani Sanusi, Adunni Olatokunbo Gbadamosi
    1506–1511
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1506.1511

  • Beta Carotene Content of Commonly Consumed Foods and Soups in Nigeria

    Rasaki Ajani Sanusi, Abimbola Eniola Adebiyi
    1512–1516
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1512.1516