BACKGROUND It has been hypothesized that monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer, is positively associated with weight gain, which influences energy balance through the disruption of the hypothalamic signaling cascade of leptin action. OBJECTIVE The objective was to examine the longitudinal association between MSG consumption and incidence of overweight. DESIGN Data were collected fro...

Thirty-five Bacillus isolates were obtained from traditionally fermented locust bean ( ̈iru ̈) in Akure, South-western part of Nigeria. Twelve of the bacillus isolates were identified as Bacillus licheniformis, twentyone as Bacillus subtilis and two as Bacillus cereus according to physiological and biochemical properties. The B. licheniformis isolates were selected for this study due to scarcity ...

Background: The seeds of Monodora myristica, a tropical plant belonging to the family Annonaceae, are widely used as condiments in preparation number African delicacies, impart or enhance flavour. Their use is largely due volatile and fixed oils contained nuts.Objective: To screen for acute toxicity (LD50) profile, determine physicochemical properties, well carry out GC-MS analysis seed oil myr...

Efforts to address Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) in lower-and middle-income countries (LMICs) have been gaining pace recent years. Commodities such as staple foods (e.g., cereals, roots, and tubers) condiments salt) targeted ‘vehicles’ for fortification biofortification through numerous projects initiatives. To date, there mixed experiences with delivery coverage very little documented on t...

Natural food seasoning agents are gradually gaining prominence over artificial due to purported side effects, hence, the search for natural with functional and improved nutritional quality becomes imperative. This research is aimed at investigating amino acids composition, fatty acid contents, antioxidant properties of Citrullus vulgaris fermented mutant non-mutant strains Bacillus subtilis pro...

Background: In a rural Mapuche community of the Patagonian steppe (Chubut, Argentina), we analyzed how use and popularity digestive plants are affected by their aroma, presence dual medicinal-edible uses, versatility, biogeographical origin accessibility. Methods: Free listing in-depth interviews were conducted with 25 collaborators, complemented participant observation walks in field. Quantita...

The relationship between plants and human beings has been known since time immemorial. Nowadays, there is scientific study of the that exists people plants. This includes used as food, phytochemicals, pharmacology, clothing, currency, ritual, medicine, dye, construction, etc. Manipur was a small princely state in North-East India, having history about 2000 years. As under Indo-Burma Biodiversit...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects different types powder additions on properties corn extrudates. following ingredients, which are good sources bioactive compounds, were used substitute flour: legume protein (2% pea, 5% broccoli, and lucerne), plants (15% beetroot 15% rosehip), condiments chili, 2% turmeric, paprika, basil). total polyphenolic content (TPC) antioxidant act...