The present study focused on Physicochemical, proximate and mineral analysis of some underutilized wild edible seeds (Parkia biglobosa, Prosopis africanum Acacia sieberiana) used as condiments in Nigerian traditional soup consumed by different tribal communities across the country. seed samples were all pulverized their properties determined appropriately. physicochemical three comparable with ...

Targeted fortification programs for infants and young children are an effective strategy to prevent micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries, but the role of large-scale fortification of staple foods and condiments is less clear. Dietary modeling in children aged 6-60 months was undertaken, based on food consumption patterns described in the 2009 national food consumption survey, usin...

Interest in essential oils and their food applications has grown due to the negative reaction of consumers synthetic chemical additives intentionally added industrialized products order increase shelf life. In this context, present study aimed evaluate profile, toxicity Artemia salina Leach antibacterial activity vitro obtained from natural condiments on bacteria clinical importance. Plant mate...

Ocimum basilicum L. is the most common species, and it used as an ornamental plant in food condiments. This unique study examined chemical composition biological activities of six extracts from five basil cultivars, including their antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antilipidemic, neuroprotective, anticollagenase activity. Moreover, toxicological effects were studied using zebrafish Danio rerio. Vola...

Solanum lycopersicum, which is commonly known as tomato, not only serves a dietary fruit vegetable but also functional food that protects humans against chronic degenerative illnesses such diabetes microvascular complications, viral diseases, and cancers. The nutritional benefit of tomato largely attributed to its phytonutrient composition. influence post-harvest processing methods, digestion p...

A large number of plants have been used by various societies for the treatment of disease. Tagetes minuta L. (Asteraceae) is an annual species native of South American, although it has became widespread throughout the world. It is used in medicinal tea and condiments. Decoction of the plant is used as beverage and as a remedy for common cold, digestive system complaints, stomach upsets, diarrhe...