Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Volume 12, Issue 6, December 2024

  • Research Article

    Preparation of Ready-to-use Therapeutic Foods Based on Soy, Millet, Rice, Corn, and Sugar for the Management of infant with Moderate Acute Malnutrition

    Anon Franck-Donald N’guessan, Francis Beranger Angelo Aka, Kouame Hermann Yeboue*, Adelaide Gnonde, Sassor Odile Purifine Ake-Tano, Ahoua Yapi

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 255-260
    Received: 22 September 2024
    Accepted: 21 October 2024
    Published: 11 November 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jfns.20241206.11
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    Abstract: The prevalent number of children in developing countries from suffering MAM is increasing daily and this has significant cost implications for their treatment. Therefore, the management of MAM should be a public health priority. Ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) play a fundamental role in the management protocol for severe acute malnutrition in... Show More
  • Research Article

    Optimisation of the “attiéké” Fermentation Process: Evaluation of the Efficiency of Various Starter Ferments

    Akely Pierre Martial Thierry, Yapi Elisée Kouakoua*, N’Guessan Verdier Abouo, Aïssatou Coulibaly, N’Guessan Georges Amani

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 261-269
    Received: 6 October 2024
    Accepted: 28 October 2024
    Published: 20 November 2024
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    Abstract: Standardising the production of “attiéké”, Côte d'Ivoire's traditional food requires optimisation of the fermentation process, which is essential to ensure the microbiological and organoleptic quality of the product. The overall aim is to standardise the production of “attiéké” by controlling the fermentation process through the use of starter ferm... Show More
  • Research Article

    Study of Relationship Between Food Habits and the Occurrence of Constipation Among Students in Ivory Coast

    Anon Franck-Donald N’Guessan*, Francis Beranger Angelo Aka, Kouame Hermann Yeboue, Purifine Sassor Odile Ake-Tano, Ahoua Yapi

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 270-278
    Received: 6 October 2024
    Accepted: 29 October 2024
    Published: 22 November 2024
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    Abstract: The work of Amoikon et al. (2016) showed a high prevalence of constipation and dietary deviations in a student population in Ivory coast. In order to seek a probable relationship between dietary factors and this health problem, a study was carried out at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny University of Ivory Coast. It took place from October 15, 2016 to Fe... Show More
  • Research Article

    Assessing Microbiological Quality and Safety of Fresh Fruits Sold at Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia

    Desalegn Amenu*, Ayantu Nugusa, Ra’el Desalegn, Chimdesa Tolera, Temesgen Tafesse

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 6, December 2024
    Pages: 279-286
    Received: 29 March 2024
    Accepted: 13 April 2024
    Published: 7 December 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jfns.20241206.14
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    Abstract: There is ample evidence that eating fresh fruits has numerous health and nutritional advantages, making them an indispensable part of the human diet. They are one of the main causes of food-borne illnesses if they are not properly harvested, processed, stored, and handled. This study aimed to assess the microbial quality and safety of fresh fruits ... Show More